Chapter 376

they could appease the resentment of the common people, preserve the vital strength of the noble families, and maintain stability across the Great Tang.

Killing three birds with one stone, isn't it beautiful?

Li Er was worthy of being a monarch with great talent and bold vision; thinking of such a strategy showed his strategic vision was outstanding.

"This..."

"No! This old man disagrees! If we do this, wouldn't we be bowing to the common people? Where would the prestige of our noble families be?"

"Confucius said: Punishments do not reach up to the high officials, and rites do not reach down to the commoners! Asking our noble families to apologize to the common people is an insult to our culture!"

"Yes, we absolutely cannot compromise!"

Some of the officials reacted quite intensely, refusing to agree no matter what.

The reason was simple.

Because those who committed crimes were basically their own children!

There were young masters who acted like tyrants and spoiled, willful young ladies from wealthy families.

Li Er's face turned livid, the evil fire in his heart rising, wishing he could chop down those officials who only thought about their own family interests.

What time is it now?

And you are still here bargaining with me?