in2ebook Chapter 192 The truth comes out
Chapter 192 The truth comes out
On a dark and windy night, the palace was quiet, with only the footsteps of patrolling guards echoing rhythmically on the stone pavement. However, in a corner of the palace, Li Yi was wearing golden armor and had a stern look on his face, with a team of majestic imperial guards behind him. They stood tall, and the weapons in their hands flashed a cold light in the moonlight.
Li Yi stared at the closed palace in front of him with a firm gaze. He had received accurate information that the minister with ulterior motives and his accomplices were plotting here. At this moment, his heart was filled with anger and worry about the future of the Tang Dynasty. He knew very well that this action was related to the stability and peace of the Tang Dynasty.
"Prepare for action!" Li Yi ordered in a low and powerful voice. The imperial guards clenched their weapons in unison, their eyes revealing determination.
Following Li Yi's gesture, the palace gate was suddenly opened. The Imperial Guards rushed in like a tide, instantly breaking the tranquility of the palace. The minister and his accomplices were sitting together, looking panicked. Before they could react, they were surrounded by the Imperial Guards.
"You... what do you mean?" The minister pretended to be calm, but his trembling voice betrayed his inner fear.
Li Yi stepped forward, his eyes full of majesty and anger: "Humph! Your conspiracy has been discovered, today is your doom!"
The minister turned pale and collapsed to the ground: "Your Majesty, please spare me, Your Majesty, please spare me!"
His accomplices also knelt down and begged for mercy. For a moment, the palace was filled with begging and crying. But Li Yi was unmoved. He waved his hand and said, "Take them all away!"
The imperial guards quickly escorted these people out. The corridors of the palace were brightly lit, and Li Yi walked in front with firm and powerful steps. He knew that this was just the beginning, and the future of the Tang Dynasty would require more efforts and reforms.
The next day, the atmosphere in the court was solemn. The ministers stood on both sides, each of them was silent, and their eyes occasionally turned to Li Yi and the captured minister standing in the center.
Li Yi sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy face. His eyes swept across everyone and finally stopped on the minister.
"As an important official of the court, you do not want to serve the country, but have evil intentions and are plotting rebellion. What crime should you be punished for!" Li Yi's voice echoed in the court, as deafening as thunder.
The minister had long lost his former dignity. At this moment, he burst into tears and kept kowtowing and begging for mercy: "Your Majesty, I was confused for a moment and was blinded by lard. Please have mercy on me, Your Majesty!"
Li Yi was furious: "Confused? What you did almost brought the Tang Dynasty to an irretrievable end, and you still dare to say you are confused!"
Lin Xiao stood aside and watched all this quietly. She knew very well that this was not only a trial of a treacherous minister, but also a moment to show everyone Li Yi's determination and authority.
"Your Majesty," Lin Xiao stepped forward, "This incident is not accidental. The issues behind it are worth our deep consideration."
Li Yi nodded slightly, motioning Lin Xiao to continue.
Lin Xiao's eyes were firm, and his voice was clear and loud: "Your Majesty, this incident also shows us the importance of breaking superstition and popularizing knowledge. Because of superstition, the people are easily exploited by those with ulterior motives to spread rumors and cause panic. If we can make the people understand the principles of science and no longer blindly believe in those nonsense, such incidents may be avoided."
Li Yi nodded in agreement: "My beloved concubine, what you said is very true. I will definitely take it seriously."
He glanced at the ministers in the court and said, "My dear ministers, this incident should be a warning. I want ministers who are loyal to the country and serve the country wholeheartedly. If there are such people with evil intentions again, they will be executed without mercy!"
The ministers knelt down one after another and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Yi continued, "What Concubine Lin said about dispelling superstition and popularizing knowledge is related to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. I have decided to establish a special school from now on to train scholars and spread scientific knowledge to the people. My dear ministers should work together to strive for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
The ministers accepted the order and admired Li Yi's determination and Lin Xiao's wisdom.
Lin Xiao continued, "Your Majesty, in addition to setting up schools, you can also send officials to various places to hold lectures to explain scientific principles to the people in an easy-to-understand way. At the same time, those who spread superstitious rumors should be severely punished."
Li Yi agreed, "My beloved concubine has considered everything. I will leave this matter to you to arrange."
Lin Xiao accepted the order and thanked the emperor, feeling filled with a sense of mission.
In the following days, the Tang Dynasty began a vigorous campaign to eliminate superstition and popularize knowledge. Lin Xiao carefully selected a group of knowledgeable and eloquent officials to form a propaganda team and went to various places. They explained astronomy, geography, agricultural production, medical knowledge and other aspects to the people in markets, villages, schools and other places, so that the people could understand that many seemingly mysterious phenomena had scientific explanations.
In the capital, specially established institutions have also attracted many students to study here. In the institutions, teachers impart advanced knowledge and concepts, and cultivate batches of knowledgeable and responsible talents.
The captured minister and his accomplices were interrogated and their crimes were exposed one by one. Their conspiracy, corruption and bribery were outrageous. In the end, they received the due punishment to serve as a warning to others.
As time went by, the customs of the Tang Dynasty gradually changed. People no longer believed in superstitious rumors easily, but paid more attention to solving problems through scientific methods. Agricultural production was improved because of new knowledge and technology, and business was also prosperous.
Lin Xiao and Li Yi looked at the changes in Datang and were filled with satisfaction. They knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go in the future, but they were full of confidence and believed that Datang would usher in a more glorious tomorrow with their efforts.
On a sunny day, Li Yi and Lin Xiao went on a secret tour and came to the streets of the capital. They saw the happy smiles on the faces of the people and the children reading aloud in the school, and they felt extremely satisfied.
"My dear, it is thanks to you that the Tang Dynasty is what it is today." Li Yi looked at Lin Xiao affectionately and said.
Lin Xiao smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, this is your wise leadership. I am just trying my best to help you."
The two walked hand in hand on the street, enjoying the hard-won peace and prosperity. They knew that the road ahead was still full of challenges, but as long as they worked together, the glory of the Tang Dynasty would continue.
On the way back to the palace, Li Yi and Lin Xiao were filled with thoughts. They recalled the hardships of the past and lamented their current achievements.
"Your Majesty, we cannot be satisfied with the status quo. We must continue to work hard to enable the people of the Tang Dynasty to live a better life." Lin Xiao said.
Li Yi held Lin Xiao's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. I will never let down the people or the Tang Dynasty."
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on them, illuminating their determined figures as they walk further and further towards the palace. Under their leadership, the Tang Dynasty is moving towards a brighter future.