"you!"

Zhao Yuanlang changed his face when he was scolded. In desperation, he could not think of a counterattack. He simply lie on the ground and cried: "I am wronged! Please kill this filthy word, speak nonsense, and slander the court officials..."

All the officials were a little amused when they looked at Zhao Yuanlang. Even those who were also hostile to Li Mu thought Zhao Yuanlang was very ridiculous. You are so stupid. What kind of thing do you think you dare to ask Your Majesty to kill Li Mu? I thought there would be a good show today, but I didn't expect that this guy could not catch up with his senior, and his words were just in his mind.

Li Shimin had already become disgusted with Zhao Yuanlang for what he had just said. After hearing Li Mu's words, he felt very relieved. How could he kill Li Mu? Li Mu was the one who invented horseshoe, Zhenguan plow, and printing techniques, and was so loyal to kill him? The little censor took himself too seriously!

Li Shimin snorted coldly and said, "Zhao Yuanlang, pay attention to your manners. This is Liangyi Hall. Look at yourself and what you look like! If you cry or make trouble in the court, I will expel you!"

Zhao Yuanlang did not dare to cry again, but Li Mu did not intend to let him go, but saluted Li Shimin, and then said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty said: A gentleman is open and honest, but a villain is always close. When I first read this sentence, I did not understand the meaning. Today I met the Censor Zhao and understood the wisdom of the saint. Today, I also want to be a gentleman and have a gentleman discussion with the ministers in the court. I would like to ask Your Majesty to be a gentleman."

When Li Shimin saw Li Mu's heart was in mind, he was happy and said, "I'm sure. Dear friends, you can argue with what Li Mu said now. I will never be punished for my words."

"Thank you for your grace."

After thanking Li Mu, he said, "I came to court today to start the affairs of the Ministry of Works, but after waiting for two hours, I listened to the debates of dozens of officials, and I only fought for the mining tax, and I was not giving in to each other, and it took time. I only had one feeling in my heart, selfishness, and frugality! Those who serve the country and the people, today I am blind and I didn't see any."

Someone wanted to speak, but Li Mu interrupted him and continued, "I don't want to be a shrew's argument, so let me finish my words first."

Li Shimin also said: "Should you wait and let the Marquis Zhulu finish the talk first."

"I think that those who are ministers should know that all the kings in the four seas are the kings, and all the kings in the boundaries of the land are the kings. Your Majesty is the lord of the world, and all the ministers of the world belong to Your Majesty. Why is it not for Your Majesty to recover the minerals now? Does anyone think that the minerals in the world should not belong to Your Majesty, but to him?"

Whoever dares to accept this, wouldn’t it mean that whoever accepts this meant he was planning to rebel?

"The world is so vast. Your Majesty must not take any of the things you want to obtain minerals, so he needs the assistance of his subjects. This is also true for emperors in ancient and modern times. In the past dynasties, except for salt and iron, the rest of the minerals were mined by local tribes and local governments, and the court collected mineral taxes every year. It seems that there is no problem, but people's hearts are sinister. The emperors rule the world with kindness, but there are some sinister people who do not repay them with kindness."

"Today I am blunt. If the mineral deposits are all under the hands of the great families, and the imperial court collects mining taxes, it depends on the expressions of these great families. I have checked the records of the Yu Ministry that there is no amount of mining in a certain mine in Huainan every year. People who operate the mine pay taxes will do whatever they want. They pay 20 to 30 to 30 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 50 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 10000 to 10000 to 10000 to 10000 to 100000 to 1000000 to 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

"But why did Your Majesty summon you and others to discuss, but you are talking about other things, using excuses to compete for profit with the people, hiding wealth from the people, and obstructing them in every way?" Li Mu sneered and said, "Isn't it because you have become accustomed to this kind of life of taking advantage of the court? Although I don't recognize those who oppose today, I dare to assert that there must be a shadow of a high-ranking family behind them, so they have damaged their interests, so they tried their best to stop them. Everyone, I would like to ask, as a minister of the court, where is your conscience?"

"Your salary and wealth are the people's money and paste. What you said about hiding rich people for the people, have you really done it? In the event of a disaster, the granary of the high-ranking families is full of stocks and locked up the doors. When the victims are hijacked, they are reluctant to give a chew of porridge. If you can really hide rich people for the people, how can the people be displaced?"

"In the past, the Yellow River was flooded with water, flooded seven cities, starving everywhere, and the people were living in poverty. At that time, the world was settled, the national treasury was empty, and there was no money and grain relief in the court. What should the great surname do? Where is the benevolence, righteousness and morality? If it weren't for the Queen's family, who had contributed 100,000 yuan to help the court overcome difficulties, are there still people on both sides of the Yellow River? The great surname has been passed down for thousands of years, and in times of crisis, it is not as responsible as a weak female. It is ridiculous and extremely ridiculous!"

"Since benevolence cannot be exchanged for benevolence and righteousness, what's wrong with rule of law? Your Majesty collects minerals in the court and sets up a special officer to manage them. The benefits they get will be dispatched by the court. If there is a disaster or flood, some people will not be able to make a joke!"

"Many people say they compete for profit with the people," Li Mu chuckled and said, "I really want to ask, how can you say this sentence? People in the world regard business as a lowly business and dislike it, but who dares to say that they have not done business in private? Even the officials of the Qingliu often accept the elegant bribes of merchants. Do you still have to spread these things out in detail? I know that there are many discussions between the government and the public about my business, but I never disdain to respond? It is also because of this saint teaching that a gentleman is open and honest, and the villain is always worried. Although I, Li Mu, dare not call a gentleman a gentleman, I admire the virtues of a gentleman and are trying to be a gentleman. Everything I do is open, open and honest, and do not fear others' words. Unlike you, who are despised and do it behind your back, when I see that I make money, I ridicule it. Isn't it true that the villain is always worried?"

"I think it is a good thing for the Emperor to resolve the damage to the mining tax. Instead of getting the benefits of the mining industry by some big rats, it is better to take it back to the court. Now the Emperor is wise, and every year he earns, he does not move a single penny, and is used all for the people's livelihood. When it is not enough, all the treasurys are used. Under the leadership of Empress Changsun, the concubines in the harem are also routinely thrifty and never wasteful. Even the king and father are like this, what are our ministers who are fighting for their own selfish interests? If there is a disaster in the future, will you go to provide relief? Whoever dares to say this, I will turn against you and stand on your side!"

Li Mu finished speaking like a cannon. The Liangyi Hall was silent. The people who wanted to stand up and argue were all silent at this time. Li Mu's speech was like a slamming wave, and he shot everyone all over the place, but he still occupied the moral commanding heights, making you unable to argue. At this time, wouldn't it be equivalent to admitting that he was a big rat?

Li Shimin was also shocked. He didn't expect that Li Mu would dare to say so, put everything on the surface, and after he said this, Li Shimin suddenly realized that most of the things that everyone had tacitly understood in the past were the court. After hearing Li Mu's words, he was also full of righteous indignation. If Li Mu hadn't pierced the window paper today, he wouldn't have known that the court would have suffered such a big loss!

Zhao Yuanlang's face looked like a dirt. When Li Mu spoke, he wanted to interrupt several times, but Li Mu spoke too fast and he didn't find a chance. When Li Mu finished speaking, he suddenly found that he had no room for speech. If he spoke again at this time, it would be equivalent to confirming that he was a lackey of a family! And Lu Zhaolin, the Minister of the Civil Affairs Department who stood up with him, secretly stood back! This old man saw that the situation was not good, and actually slipped away!

But Zhao Yuanlang was unwilling to give up. He knew that even if he didn't say anything now, his official position would be over after today. Instead of waiting for death, it would be better to fight to the death. Even if he couldn't become an official, the forces behind him would give him a considerable offering.

"Marquis Zhulu!" Zhao Yuanlang stared at Li Mu angrily and gritted his teeth, "Isn't it because of interests that you have said so much? You are talking about profits with the people! You occupy a share in wineries and horse farms, and you make money every day, which is much more than operating a mine. You always say that you are a big family, why don't you look at yourself?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the officials immediately gathered like Li Mu. Yes, you scolded us so happily, but the world is as dark as crows. Don’t just see others and forget yourself?

Feeling everyone's eyes, Li Mu actually smiled.

"Civil Zhao, say a shameless word. Compared with you, I am like a saint, saying that I am competing for profit with the people, haha, aren't you afraid that lightning will strike your head?"

"You dare to compare yourself with a saint?"

"No, of course I know that I am not a saint. I mean, compared to people like you, I am like a saint, not so outstanding, it is all thanks to you."

After Li Mu finished speaking, he ignored him and bowed to Li Shimin, saying, "Your Majesty, you know my nature, and you are the most low-key. I was unwilling to promote myself, but since I said that, I will argue for myself. I participated in the operation of the winery and horse farm, and my cumulative income was more than 70,000 yuan, but except for the expenses in the mansion, all the remaining money was spent in the Ministry of Works, and one ten was not saved. I did not ask the Ministry of Works for a penny. I was all the ministers.
Chapter completed!