This made Li Shimin anxious, and he wanted to trade one for one with me.

As he spoke, he glanced at Hu Yan and Quan Wanji.

The two immediately understood that His Majesty was asking for their opinions.

Quan Wanji said without hesitation, "Your Majesty, I think Imperial Censor Cheng's words are not without merit."

Hu Yan glanced at him, not surprised that Quan Wanji would side with Cheng Jun.

After all, King Wei was using the weighing of options as a weapon against Cheng Jun.

Quan Wanji, as Quan Heng's father, might not have known, but now that he knows his son was used as a weapon, he must be harboring resentment.

Hu Yan thought Quan Wanji was relatively good-natured for not kicking someone when they were down.

Seeing Li Shimin cast his gaze, Hu Yan thought for a moment and said, "I think what the Prince of Wei said is not without reason, but what Imperial Censor Cheng said also makes some sense. Your Majesty and I are both a little unsure."

Li Shimin glanced at Hu Yan, knowing he didn't want to get involved, and didn't press the matter. He then scanned the three men and asked:

"My three ministers, what do you say should be done about this matter?"

Quan Wanji and Hu Yan looked at Cheng Jun again.

He's an expert at revenge.

Cheng Jun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I beseech Your Majesty to make the final decision."

Let me handle it myself...

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and then said, "How about I give him a reprimand?"

Before the words were even finished, Cheng Jun's voice rang out:

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, no matter how loud the noise, it cannot wake someone who is pretending to be asleep."

This means my reprimands were useless...

Li Shimin immediately understood and continued, "How about I have him copy the books?"

Cheng Jun reminded him, "I believe that the punishment for copying books is the same as the result of a reprimand."

Li Shimin glared at him and said, "I said to issue a reprimand, and you said no; I said to copy books, and you said no; do you expect me to make decisions based on my imperial will?"

"Why don't you tell me what should be done?"

"You're the one who told me to say this..." Cheng Jun stepped forward and said seriously:

"Your Majesty values ​​the use of officials who speak out and regards censors as your eyes and ears. This is so that when mistakes are made, someone can remind you. Therefore, ministers who act in accordance with Your Majesty's wishes are called virtuous ministers and gentlemen."

"However, if those around Your Majesty not only fail to remind you when you make a mistake, but instead offer slanderous advice, causing Your Majesty to continue down the wrong path, then such ministers are called treacherous villains."

Cheng Jun said in a deep voice, "It is common knowledge in the court and among the people that Prince Wei is learned and exceptionally intelligent, and His Majesty often gives him guidance. In my opinion, Prince Wei would never do such a thing to frame me!"

Hu Yan and Quan Wanji, who were standing nearby, were taken aback. Didn't he say that the Prince of Wei was the mastermind behind it all? Why was he now defending him...?

Li Shimin's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he inwardly cheered, clapping his hands and exclaiming, "That's right! You're absolutely right... The Prince of Wei could never have done such a thing as framing a loyal official. There must be a villain among his men causing trouble!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Cheng Jun immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

At the same time, he noticed that Hu Yan and Quan Wanji both looked thoughtful, and he knew that they had figured out why he had cleared Wei Wang of any wrongdoing.

The reason is simply that Li Shimin's doting on the Prince of Wei was unparalleled among all the princes!

Therefore, it is wishful thinking to expect Li Shimin to severely punish the Prince of Wei.

After understanding this, Cheng Jun decided to take a roundabout approach and continued:

"Therefore, I believe that as long as this villain is exposed, King Wei will be able to correct his ways. It will be enough to severely punish this villain as a warning to others!"

"You have a point!"

Li Shimin clapped his hands repeatedly, giving Cheng Jun admiring glances, while loudly calling out towards the outside of the hall, "Ananda!"

"The servant is here."

Zhang Anan immediately walked in, cupped his hands, and said...

Li Shimin asked, "Who usually teaches the Prince of Wei his studies?"

Zhang Anan immediately replied, "There are two scholars at the Hongwen Academy and five doctors at the Imperial Academy."

Cheng Jun said solemnly, "Your Majesty, with so many people, we need to carefully distinguish who the treacherous villains are."

"Why bother distinguishing them? It's such a waste of effort!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Wouldn't it be enough if I just replaced them all?"

After saying that, he said to Zhang Anan, "Anan, you draft the decree. From this day forward, the two scholars of the Hongwen Academy and the five doctors of the Imperial Academy shall no longer be allowed to teach the Prince of Wei."

"The slaves obey the order."

Just as Zhang Anan received the decree, Cheng Jun's voice rang out: "Your Majesty, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a king cannot be without a teacher for a day."

Seeing Li Shimin cast his gaze, Cheng Jun said earnestly, "Especially since the Prince of Wei is at such an age, it is the time when he is eager to learn. I agree with Your Majesty to replace the people around the Prince of Wei, but I also hope that Your Majesty can immediately select seven new teachers for the Prince of Wei."

"You're right..."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "However, given what has happened, I am not at ease choosing anyone now."

Do you have any candidates?

He raised his head and looked at Hu Yan, Quan Wanji, Cheng Jun, and Zhang Anan in the hall.

All four of them looked at Cheng Jun at the same time.

Li Shimin also looked at Cheng Jun.

Cheng Jun hesitated for two seconds, then said, "If Your Majesty trusts me, I will recommend a few people."

Li Shimin nodded repeatedly and said, "I don't trust anyone else now, only you. Go ahead and tell me!"

Cheng Jun's expression turned solemn. He raised his hand, pointed to Quan Wanji beside him, and said, "The first person I recommend is Left Chancellor Quan. Left Chancellor Quan is an upright man, which is evident to all in the court and among the people. He can serve as the tutor of the King of Wei."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, finding his words reasonable. He looked at Quan Wanji and asked, "Minister Quan, what do you think?"

Quan Wanji first glanced at Cheng Jun, who was smiling at him. Without making a sound, he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your subject is willing to take on the role."

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction and looked at Cheng Jun, signaling him to continue making recommendations.

Cheng Jun continued, "For the second person, I recommend Changsun Wuji."

Li Shimin was taken aback and asked, "Who? Changsun Wuji? You recommended him?"

"Correct."

Cheng Jun nodded and said, "Minister Changsun is the King of Wei's maternal uncle. As the saying goes, a close uncle is like a father and son. If Minister Changsun is chosen to be the King of Wei's teacher, the King of Wei will definitely listen to him."

Li Shimin thought about it and agreed, saying, "Granted. What about the third one?"

Cheng Jun said, "The third person I recommend is Kong Yingda, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy."

"Kong Yingda was a descendant of Confucius, the most sage teacher. He was learned and knowledgeable, surpassing all the scholars in the Hongwen Academy. Therefore, he was the most suitable to serve as the teacher of the King of Wei."

Li Shimin nodded repeatedly and said, "That makes sense. What about the fourth one?"

Cheng Jun said solemnly, "The fourth person I recommend is Li Gang, the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince! Li Gang's scholarship goes without saying. With him guiding the Prince of Wei, he will surely be able to lead the Prince of Wei onto the right path!"

Li Shimin thought the candidate was excellent and asked, "And who is the fifth person?"

Cheng Jun said, "For the fifth person, I recommend the Grand Counselor Wei Zheng! If Wei Zheng can advise Your Majesty, then he can certainly advise the King of Wei."

"He's a good candidate..." Li Shimin nodded and asked, "And the sixth person?"

Cheng Junlang said in a loud voice: "For the sixth person, I recommend Du Ruhui, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Du has been unwell recently and is more suited to doing some leisurely and relaxing things. Instructing the Prince of Wei is much easier than official duties."

That makes sense... Li Shimin thought it was reasonable and asked, "Who would you recommend for the seventh person?"

Cheng Jun took a step back, bowed deeply, and said loudly, "The seventh person, I volunteer!"