Chapter 234 Goodbye, no, never again
"Zhao Chen, if you want to go to Wannian County, I will go with you!" Queen Changsun said, asking Zhao Chen to stop there immediately.
Zhao Chen could not have imagined that the emperor would get involved with those aristocratic families so quickly.
And at the very beginning, they abolished more than a dozen officials of fifth rank and above.
Aren't you kidding me?
Zhao Chen felt that Old Li Tou was obviously stimulated by something.
Otherwise, we would have to wait for some more time, at least after the autumn exams before taking action against those aristocratic families.
The bookstore is not open yet, and the autumn exam has not been held yet.
How could students from poor families support the emperor when they have not yet enjoyed the benefits?
For Lao Li Tou to attack the noble family at this time, wouldn't it be a warning to others?
"Aunt, I am only a sixteen-year-old child. I don't want to lose my life early." Zhao Chen said to Queen Changsun.
He, Zhao Chen, had a conflict with the boss of the aristocratic family. The wealthy family would be angry at most and would not pay much attention to it.
But what if Zhao Chen's Wangyou Bookstore had its own paper and its own printing.
Then it will definitely shake the foundation of the aristocratic family.
Once they knew that he was the mastermind behind this, Zhao Chen didn't believe that they would let him go.
Lao Litou has been making frequent mistakes recently.
"I also know that His Majesty's actions this time are a little impatient, but for so many years, he has been suppressed by the aristocratic family, and he cannot do many things according to his own wishes."
"Now His Majesty has seen a glimmer of hope, and he can't wait any longer."
"His Majesty said that no matter what, he will keep you safe, but he needs your help."
"Zhao Chen, my aunt is here today to ask you to stand with His Majesty and defeat the family." Empress Changsun walked to Zhao Chen, held his hand, and said with great sincerity.
Empress Changsun had only thought that the emperor was going to beat up the wealthy family.
Who would have thought that this morning at court, the emperor would directly capture more than a dozen officials.
In the Tai Chi Hall, there was a lot of opposition.
When Queen Changsun heard the news, everyone was a little confused.
So she urgently hoped that Zhao Chen could help the emperor.
"Auntie, you think too highly of me. I need connections but not connections, and power but no rights. How can I fight against those wealthy families?"
"Also, I just promised to help, but Lao Litou will push me to the front at any time."
"Do you think this is appropriate?" Zhao Chen looked at Queen Changsun and said slowly.
"I know……"
"Forget it, aunt, I will go to the palace now and explain this matter clearly to Old Li Tou." Zhao Chen interrupted what Queen Changsun was about to say.
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In the palace, Li Shimin is very happy today.
Under his Qiankun arbitrariness, he forcibly captured those dozen officials with backgrounds from aristocratic families.
Thinking about how incredible it was when those officials were captured by him, Li Shimin felt inexplicable joy at this moment.
"Bring me a pen and ink." Li Shimin smiled and said to the eunuch waiting next to him.
The eunuch brought the pen and ink and carefully polished the ink for the emperor.
Then the emperor wrote a big word "good" on the rice paper.
"How do you like my words?" Li Shimin put away his pen and asked the eunuch.
"Okay!" The eunuch extended his thumb and said flatteringly.
"Haha, I am happy today, so..."
"Your Majesty, Marquis Wannian County, please see your Majesty." Before Li Shimin could finish speaking, he heard a eunuch shouting from outside.
"Zhao Chen, what is he doing here?" Li Shimin was just stunned for a moment, then waved and said, "Let him come in."
Zhao Chen walked into Ganquan Hall. This was his first time here.
It is majestic and majestic with its carved beams and painted pillars, but the layout inside the palace seems a bit shabby.
After walking a few steps, he saw the emperor standing in front with a proud look on his face.
Seeing this, Zhao Chen couldn't help but feel annoyed.
I'm sorry that Lao Li Tou didn't realize the seriousness of the situation and was still smiling so happily!
"Boy Zhao, you are here. Come and see how this word is written with me." Li Shimin shouted to Zhao Chen.
He waved to the eunuch waiting on the side and motioned him to leave.
The eunuch left, and only Zhao Chen and the emperor were left in the Ganquan Palace.
"Old Li Tou, why did you do this?" Zhao Chen walked up to Li Shimin and asked.
"Why do you do this?" Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen, a little surprised.
"The bookstore has not yet opened, the autumn examination has not yet been held, among the poor students in the world, who knows about me, a nobody?"
"Cheap books have not yet been printed and distributed, and the aristocratic families are still an unreachable peak in the eyes of the common people. Scholars still cannot afford to read, and they still want to curry favor with the aristocratic families. They will only support the aristocratic families."
"You took down more than ten officials in the court today. It's really impressive. What about me? Is this how you promised me?" Zhao Chen looked at Old Li Tou, not hiding his dissatisfaction at all.
"Once the big family knows about it, it will be me, Zhao Chen, who will help you charge into battle. I will do the papermaking and printing all by myself."
"Will they show mercy to me?"
"Or are you sure that they can't kill me before you defeat them?"
"Old Li Tou, you've gone too far!" Zhao Chen suddenly shouted loudly, and the entire Ganquan Hall echoed.
The eunuchs who had just guarded the palace gate and were waiting outside were startled when they suddenly heard such a loud shout.
The Marquis of Wannian County is in Ganquan Hall
Inside, actually talking to the emperor like this?
Is this crazy?
The eunuch saw that the guards responsible for protecting Ganquan Palace were also shocked and suspicious at this moment.
It was obvious that they all heard what Zhao Chen just said.
The Marquis of Zhao County will definitely be escorted out by the guards later!
He is truly the first person who dares to speak to His Majesty like this.
The eunuch thought so.
At a glance, the guards protecting Ganquan Palace had their swords drawn at this moment, as if they were waiting for the emperor's order.
But a long time passed, and no sound came from inside.
Li Shimin was also frightened by Zhao Chen's last words.
"I just want to clear out the members of the aristocratic family from the court as soon as possible. I said that I will definitely protect your safety..."
"You can pull me down. If you do this, I'm afraid I won't survive the day after the bookstore opens." Before Li Shimin could finish his explanation, he was interrupted by Zhao Chen's impatient wave.
"Old Li Tou, I don't want anything anymore. The previous agreement is invalid. The papermaking technology and movable type printing technology are all given to you."
"I will go back to Wannian County with Uncle Fu later. I beg you, please don't involve me anymore."
"Goodbye, no, never again!" After Zhao Chen said that, he turned around and left.
Li Shimin was stunned by Zhao Chen's cynicism.
But he also knew that if Zhao Chen left, he should not think about taking down those wealthy families.
Although Zhao Chen does not have a specific official position, he is Li Shimin's biggest trump card in the game with the wealthy families.
How could he let Zhao Chen go.
"Boy Zhao, wait a minute, listen to me!" Li Shimin ran over and grabbed Zhao Chen's arm.
"What else is there to say?" Zhao Chen frowned and wanted to shake off Li Shimin's hand.
