I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

Above the court of Wu County Government, a huge plaque with the words "A Bright Mirror Hangs High" hangs high above the head.

In the hall, the yamen runners were holding water and fire sticks and standing neatly on both sides.

They were dressed in brown yamen uniforms, with black belts around their waists, and had stern expressions.

The lobby floor is paved with ancient blue bricks, which have a dim glow after years of wear and tear.

On the surrounding walls hung several murals depicting the majesty of the law, but at this moment, the tense atmosphere in the court made everything seem a little depressing.

Tang Wang stood in the hall. Although he felt a faint ripple of uneasiness in his heart, the scrutinizing gazes from all around him made the atmosphere so hot and unbearable that he could not afford to retreat even a little.

For Tang Wang, today's confrontation has become a battle to defend his reputation in the officialdom.

As a county lieutenant, he should be powerful and enforce discipline in this small world of Wu County.

If he couldn't even subdue the three people in front of him, whom he scornfully called "troublemakers", how could he hold his head up in front of his colleagues in the future?

How can we establish our authority in the hearts of the people?

He will inevitably become a laughing stock among the people, and his official career will probably be full of thorns.

Thinking of this, Tang Wang's determination became stronger. No matter what the cost, he was determined to completely suppress these three people and let them know how powerful he was.

"How dare you! You still dare to quibble? Writing anti-government poetry in public, attracting the attention of those scholars, isn't this a crime of treason?"

Tang Wang was furious, his eyes wide open, glaring at Li Chengqian fiercely.

He took a big step forward and pointed directly at Li Chengqian, the muscles on his face distorted with anger, and his voice was sharp and shrill.

"You, a wicked commoner, have completely forgotten Your Majesty's great kindness. You spend all day complaining about the injustices of the world, grumbling and whining. What I despise most is people like you who only know how to complain but never know how to repay your kindness!"

When the yamen runners beside him heard this, they all murmured in agreement.

A burly yamen runner frowned and said loudly, "Tang County Magistrate is absolutely right! This kind of lawless and slanderous people should be severely punished!"

Another tall and thin yamen runner also nodded and said in a shrill voice: "Yes, daring to write anti-government poetry is simply a heinous crime!"

For a moment, the voices of approval from the yamen runners rose one after another, echoing in the court.

Qian Shuwang looked at the yamen runners around him who were mobilized, and a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes.

"Under your Majesty's wise leadership, the Tang Dynasty is now peaceful and prosperous. It couldn't be better!"

"If I were you, I would be so grateful to Your Majesty for such a great favor, yet I still wrote such a treasonous poem. I would be so ashamed that I would not even have the nerve to live in this world!"

After saying this, Tang Wang flicked his sleeves violently. That exaggerated action, coupled with his indignant expression, made him look righteous and awe-inspiring.

Li Chengqian's face was as calm as water. Looking at Tang Wang's ferocious performance, he couldn't help but feel deeply worried.

In the vast territory of the Tang Dynasty, there may be countless "Tang Wang" who hold power but act recklessly and trample on the rights and interests of the people.

If this kind of atmosphere is allowed to grow and spread, the foundation of the Tang Dynasty will be seriously eroded.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and gathered his composure. He looked at Tang Wang with a determined gaze and said quietly, "You keep referring to His Majesty, constantly using His Majesty's name to suppress others and try to confuse the public."

"But speaking objectively of the matter, regarding this case alone, whether my poem is anti-China should be judged impartially by the imperial court. It is not something you can arbitrarily decide based on your own nonsense."

Li Chengqian raised his voice slightly. "Our Great Tang has always upheld the principle of presumption of innocence. You have no solid evidence, yet you hastily labeled this poem as anti-corruption. Is this the proper way for a Tang official to enforce the law?"