Chapter 953: Leaving You the Last Shred of Dignity

Originally, according to the magnanimity of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, he could have tolerated this fault of Wei Zheng.

However, that would have to be placed before, when Emperor Li Shimin of Tang did not know about the matter regarding the Jinghe Long Wang.

After all, in this way, set off by Wei Zheng, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang would be a benevolent ruler of the people, comparable to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Unfortunately, now that the Jinghe Long Wang had just died, and the head of the Jinghe Long Wang was placed in front of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang,

one must know that it was the Jinghe Long Wang who informed Emperor Li Shimin of Tang that there was a mastermind behind the scenes currently plotting against him, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang.

Now, even if Wei Zheng's act of beheading the Jinghe Long Wang did not have the intention of harming Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, in the eyes of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, Wei Zheng was already unreliable.

And even now, with the position Wei Zheng was in, once utilized by the mastermind, Li Shimin, as the Emperor of Great Tang, had not a shred of security.

So, no matter the reason, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang could not let Wei Zheng continue in the position of Prime Minister.

Emperor Li Shimin of Tang took a deep breath at this moment, suppressed the fear in his heart, then looked at Wei Zheng, and said in a cold tone: "The Prime Minister has lost his virtue, causing the people to be displaced. Today, I dismiss Wei Zheng from the position of Prime Minister, and Zhangsun Wuji shall take over! As for Wei Zheng, strip him of his title, reclaim his fief and food households, and demote him to a commoner!"

"This commoner thanks Your Majesty for the grace of not killing me!"

In the end, hearing the words of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, Wei Zheng still felt a trace of regret in his heart.

After all, without the position of Prime Minister, even if he went to the Heavenly Court in the future and became an immortal official, he would only end up with a small official position.

"Wei Zheng, I consider that we have been monarch and minister for a time, so I will leave you the last shred of dignity. Walk out of the imperial palace yourself."

Emperor Li Shimin of Tang finished speaking and left the place without looking back, not even paying attention to the head of the Jinghe Long Wang on the ground.

After all, the Jinghe Long Wang was already dead, and for Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, he had no value at all, so naturally, there was no need to pay attention.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wei Zheng stood up and bowed again.

Wei Zheng did not lack monarch-minister feelings for Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, so at this final moment, when he was about to be far away from the imperial court, he said one last word of admonition to Emperor Li Shimin of Tang:

"Your Majesty, if the country is prosperous and the people are at peace, even the Jade Emperor would not dare to do anything to you!"

Having said this, Wei Zheng did not show any reluctance, and walked out of the imperial palace of Great Tang with big strides.

Emperor Li Shimin of Tang had already moved far away from the side hall, but when he heard Wei Zheng's last words,

he was suddenly startled in his heart, knowing that this was a word of warning from Wei Zheng.

At this moment, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang wanted to ask Wei Zheng how he should resolve the situation under such circumstances.

However, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang's previous words had been too absolute, so he could not bring himself to lower his face at this moment.

Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that he, Li Shimin, as the Emperor, was wrong?

No, in this feudal era, he, as the Emperor, could not be wrong; the only ones who could be wrong were the ministers.

Therefore, in the end, Emperor Li Shimin of Tang let Wei Zheng leave, but he secretly kept Wei Zheng's last words in his heart.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant swears to protect Your Majesty's safety with my life."

Qin Shubao stood out at this moment to express his loyalty.

After all, having heard such rebellious words from Wei Zheng earlier, if he did not show any reaction in front of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang, then what if Emperor Li Shimin of Tang thought he was part of Wei Zheng's faction? Wouldn't that be a huge loss? ===== CHAPTER 955 =====