Obviously, neither the ministers nor Li Shimin expected that the public grievances arose because of a person, and this person was no one else, Zhang Liang, who was standing in the court at this time.

Li Shimin's anger was reduced a lot. Before, he had some mistakes in the family, but the emperor was destined to be guilty, but now his eyes showed a hint of interest.

The ministers present couldn't help but show a look of teasing expression on their faces. It was important to know that the impeachment of several days had turned Zhang Liang into a turtle with a head-shrinking turtle.

It can be said that from Huaizhou to Zhang Liang coming to Chang'an, people are going to impeach things, such as disturbing the people and trampling on farmland, etc.

Although Li Shimin did not treat Zhang Liang, Zhang Liang was very self-aware and would apologize for every impeachment.

This also touched Li Shimin, so at most it was to cut off some of his fief and salary, which was not painful for Zhang Liang.

However, there was no big thing that happened today that was related to Zhang Liang, even they did not expect it.

If Zhang Liang could admit it before, then Zhang Liang's face turned red and white on this matter, and he was obviously very angry.

He never dared to admit this, otherwise it would be a small matter. After all, there has been no good ending behind public grievances since ancient times.

"General Li, I, Zhang Liang, don't think I did anything wrong. How could it be that I aroused public grievances?"

This time, Zhang Liang stood up without hesitation, with a hint of justification in his words, and almost did not accuse Li Junxian of talking nonsense.

However, in the face of Zhang Liang's questioning, there was no change in Li Junxian's expression, but there seemed to be a trace of sympathy in his eyes.

This matter must be the mastermind behind it, but Baiqi has just been established, and even he can't find any clues.

But it must be students related to An Xuangong, etc., and many of these students come from aristocratic families. Among these people, there may be people who are hostile to Zhang Liang.

So it may not be necessary to plan this matter, but no matter what, Zhang Liang will definitely suffer the loss.

"At the earliest, news that Li, the wife of Changping County Duke, had stolen people was circulated in Chang'an."

"Later, it spread more and more widely, involving the news that the Duke of Changping County abandoned his wife."

"There is a woman at the gate of Chang'an, the original wife of the Duke of Changping County, crying that the Duke of Changping County abandoned her in order to marry the daughter of a family."

"It aroused the sympathy of many people passing by, and caused the indignation of the people, and they all wanted to go to the yamen to ask for an explanation for the women."

Li Junxian's voice sounded slowly, but every sentence hit Zhang Liang hard, and his face turned pale.

As for the words of the ministers present, he showed a trace of contempt and his wife could not control her. She also abandoned her wife to marry a daughter of a noble family.

In the end, it caused public grievances. His Majesty was afraid that his Majesty would deal with it. At this time, Li Shimin's expression was also ugly.

I didn't expect that my confidant would do such a thing. You should know that Li Shimin is the person who values ​​feelings the most, and he hates the most is the person who betrays his feelings.

Not to mention Zhang Liang's behavior is undoubtedly slapping him in the face. You should know that the impeachment of Li Shimin a few days ago took a lot of energy to suppress it.

Zhang Liang naturally paid attention to His Majesty's gaze, and his face turned pale. He naturally knew his own affairs and naturally could not withstand any verification.

"Plop!"

"Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Zhang Liang knelt down and lowered his head and said, "I said with a firm heart."

Of course, I don’t know what it is inside. After all, Zhang Liang still has a considerable ability to get to this point.

It was obvious that Zhang Liang could tolerate Li's stealing, although today's incident made the ministers present despise.

However, there is a new understanding of Zhang Liang. It is not underestimated that he can bend and stretch. Who can become a founding hero is a simple figure?

Especially Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and others, they had already secretly remembered Zhang Liang in their hearts. After all, after this incident, Zhang Liang was afraid that he would hold a grudge against their teachers and himself.

Of course, they didn't feel much. After all, they didn't have a good relationship with Zhang Liang, so they didn't mind being worse.

Faced with Zhang Liang's apology, Li Shimin's eyes did not change at all, and he did not speak out at the first time, but those who are familiar with this emperor knew that His Majesty was angry.

This is indeed the case. You should know that Li Shimin has always wanted to weaken the influence of the aristocratic family, but Zhang Liang's behavior is undoubtedly helping the aristocratic family increase its influence.

After touching Li Shimin's several taboos in a row, if the love between the past was not still there, I might have had to be removed from my title today.

However, even so, Li Shimin's anger did not dissipate so easily, especially when it came to aristocratic families.

"Zhang Liang's moral character was not upright, so he was given a title and went to Lingyan Pavilion and changed it to Changping County Duke. He immediately issued an order to Chang'an to calm the anger of the public."

After a long time, Li Shimin's voice without any emotion sounded, which was considered a criterion for this matter.

For a moment, the ministers present showed a smile on their faces. They were naturally happy to see Zhang Liang unlucky.

Moreover, after this incident spread throughout Chang'an, Zhang Liang's reputation was ruined. If you know that a person's reputation was ruined, it would be basically impossible to move forward.

As for the fact that it is basically impossible to turn around, especially when I go to Lingyan Pavilion, the dukes are smiling happily.

You should know that Zhang Liang was originally Li Shimin who insisted on entering Lingyan Pavilion before, and many dukes did not intend to put Zhang Liang in the same column.

Now that the higher you climb, the worse you fall, the more you fall, which naturally makes them happy.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhang Liang's eyes burst out with blue veins, and he naturally did not want to accept this result. It was difficult and all this had become a foregone conclusion. In the end, he could only speak out, with a hint of loneliness in his words.

Originally, he still had ideas about the position of Duke, but after not knowing who had planned it, there was not only hope.

He even fell to the county magistrate, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to Zhang Liang, who always valued power.

But he knew in his heart that this was the best result. If His Majesty had nostalgia for his old love, then he would have removed his title at this time, let alone retain a county magistrate.

However, he knew that he had offended too many people, and he could tell that when he saw that he was in a downturn, no one spoke.

At the same time, Li Junxian also quickly ordered people to pass the imperial edict. After all, if something happens to Chang'an again, it will be a disaster.
Chapter completed!