Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2299
His Majesty Li Er was still traveling in the mountains and rivers in Linyou, and last night, he was still staying in the inn.

After the third watch, His Majesty Li Er, who was lying on the bed, was not asleep. Suddenly, several arrows shot into the window again.

His Majesty Li Er got up quietly without saying a word, and tiptoed to the backyard with his sword in hand, climbed up the wall and looked towards the outer courtyard.

As a result, in the dim moonlight, His Majesty Li Er saw his imperial guard Diao Wenyi and another imperial guard Cui Qing holding a bow and hiding behind an ancient tree, probing furtively...

The nature is very bad, but the case is very simple.

Before even waiting for the "Baiqisi" to use the severe punishment, the two guys knelt down to His Majesty Li Er and confessed everything bitterly.

Because His Majesty Li Er often made private visits in secret, the guards were under too much pressure, so these two guys came up with a method of "creating something out of nothing", pretending to be an assassin to assassinate, trying to scare His Majesty Li Er, so that he quickly hid in the palace , don't visit incognito everywhere...

Fang Jun was extremely speechless, and really answered the old saying: If you don't die, you won't die...

As a guard, you should guard the emperor honestly. This is your duty, but you want to use such intimidation methods to force the emperor to reduce or even stop going out of the palace. Who gave you the courage?
Hearing the reason of the matter, the ministers who rushed here so frightened that their souls were half flying let out a long breath, and then launched a joint denunciation against the two imperial guards.

These methods are really too much.

Changsun Wuji's face was filled with righteous indignation, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, these traitors must be punished with capital punishment, so that they can punish the past and the future, even their family members will be implicated in the three clans! Otherwise, if someone follows the example and wants to commit great treason Using this as an excuse will make the palace restless!"

Many ministers echoed in unison, admonishing His Majesty to punish him severely.

The behavior of these two imperial guards is indeed damnable, and it is not a pity to show the head of the owl to the public, but it is too much to implicate the three clans just for this...

Fang Jun hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Diao Wenyi's crime is unforgivable, and he really deserves to be killed. Not killing is not enough to be above the class, not killing is not enough to make the people angry! But after all, the two people's motivation is not to commit great treason. The move is just to admonish His Majesty in such a wrong way. It is enough to punish the two of them as a warning to others. Your Majesty, think twice."

Before His Majesty Li Er could speak, Changsun Wuji was already furious.

He turned around, glared at Fang Jun, and pointed with a halberd: "Your Majesty is the emperor of ninety-five and ten thousand chariots, and all fortunes and misfortunes are related to the rise and fall of the empire and the well-being of the people. Put it in a dangerous place, if you miss it, the sky will collapse, the sun and the moon will be dark! No matter how severe the punishment is, it is not too much, otherwise, how can you warn the world? Fang Jun, you keep saying that you are partial to the mob, what is your intention? "

motherfucker!

In front of so many people, you say I am harsh?

so rude!

Fang Junyi was not afraid, and did not back down: "Mr. Zhao is only out to vent his anger, but does he still have the law in his eyes? Killing people to pay the debt and paying the money, any crime must be judged according to its consequences and initial motives, Diao Wenyi The crime is unforgivable, but its original motivation was to persuade His Majesty not to go out of the palace for private visits. Bailongyufu is in a dangerous place. As a courtier, what is wrong with admonishing it? Just because of the purpose of advising The method has the risk of accidentally injuring His Majesty, so he deserves to die, but how can he vent his anger on his family and punish his three clans?"

"White Dragon Fish Clothes" is an allusion recorded in "Shuo Yuan Zhengjian".

It is said that Fu Chai, the king of Wu, wanted to go out of the palace to drink and have fun with the people. Wu Zixu remonstrated: "No! In the past, the white dragon descended into the cold abyss and turned into a fish. A fisherman named Yuqie shot it in the eye. The white dragon appealed to the emperor of heaven. , the Emperor of Heaven said: "When it is time, if it is placed and shaped?" The white dragon said: "The cold abyss under me turns into a fish." The Emperor of Heaven said: "Of course the fish will be shot by the fisherman. , What is the crime of Yuqi?' Husband Bailong is a noble animal of the Emperor of Heaven; But if you drink wine from ordinary people, I fear that the king will be in trouble." Fucha, the king of Wu, had to give up after hearing the advice.

In the same way, if the emperor was dressed in white dragon fish, he would be in danger of being shot by a fisherman. As a guard, Diao Wenyi advised him, what's wrong?
What was wrong was only his method, but if he killed his three clans because of this, everyone would be silent. In the future, His Majesty will be in a dangerous situation, and who will dare to speak up?

Changsun Wuji looked angrily, and was about to say more, when he saw His Majesty Li Er waved his hands after the case, and said in a deep voice: "Don't say anything about the auxiliary machine, Diao Wenyi deserves to be punished for his crime, and it cannot be forgiven, but Fang Jun's words are also true. Somewhat reasonable, Diao Wenyi was only wrong in the means of persuasion, and he was punished immediately, the crime is not as good as his family."

Fang Jun hurriedly bowed to the ground, and shouted: "Your Majesty is benevolent, generous, wise and mighty!"

The rest of the ministers saw that this was a big deal in the first place, but Changsun Wuji and Fang Jun got into a fight, and it was inconvenient for everyone to intervene. Since His Majesty's attitude is so clear and firm, what is there to care about?
"Your Majesty's kind heart is the blessing of all people!"

Unanimously praised the emperor's kindness.

Changsun Wuji's face was livid, and he could only freeze on the spot without saying a word.

From his point of view, the emperor is obviously pulling sideways, it's not fair...

His Majesty Li Er naturally also noticed Changsun Wuji's face, and he didn't want this humerus minister to be too embarrassed, so he raised his hand to stop the ministers from singing their praises, and said loudly: "Next year's spring will start the Eastern Expedition, and all of them will be driven by Zhenhui." Conquer in person, rule over millions of tigers in the Tang Dynasty, destroy Goguryeo, and establish an immortal feat! At that time, the prince will be ordered to stay in Chang'an to supervise the country, so I plan to re-appoint the official of the East Palace to assist the prince to supervise the country in the future."

The hall suddenly fell silent.

The prince is the foundation of the country, as the emperor's heir, every move involves the interests of countless people.Since the dispute over the reserve position in the past few years has been settled, if there is no major change now, the crown prince's position is still as stable as Mount Tai, and he is only waiting to inherit this beautiful river and mountain.

In this way, the official of the Eastern Palace has become a favorite in the eyes of countless people, because as long as he becomes an official of the Eastern Palace, it means that he has established the righteousness of a monarch and his ministers with the crown prince. From then on, he will be the crown prince's team. When reusing these hidden mansions, they are confidantes who are saddled with horses and horses.

The continuation of the regime has always been the root of court struggles.

Now that His Majesty intends to appoint an official of the Eastern Palace, who can not be tempted?

As long as you become an official of the East Palace, you will make yourself or your family stand in the power center of the Tang Dynasty for 30 years or even longer!

They all opened their eyes wide, staring at His Majesty Li Er for a moment, hoping to hear their own name from His Majesty Li Er's mouth...

His Majesty Li Er looked around for a week, took a panoramic view of the expressions of the officials, and said: "The appointment and dismissal of officials should be the responsibility of the Political Affairs Hall. It is up to the ministers to draw up the candidates, and then I will make the decision. However, the officials of the Eastern Palace Appointment and dismissal are of great importance, and it is related to whether the empire can maintain long-term stability in the future and continue to forge ahead... Therefore, I intend to promote Zhao Guogong as Situ, and confer the title of Taifu, Prince Taifu, and all the lovers, do you have any objections? ?”

There was a silence above the hall.

This decision was really unexpected...

The crown prince and Taifu are the head of the "Three Dukes". In terms of reputation, they are already the head of a hundred officials, one person below tens of thousands.The "Shangshu Zuopushe" held by Li Ji is actually the deputy of His Majesty Li Er and the de facto head of the prime minister, but his official position is not the same as that of the Taifu.

Of course, Tai Tuo has no actual power, but an honorary title.

But... Even if it is an honorary title, it is the top of the hundred officials. Throughout the ages, how many people can climb such an official title?
For this appointment, the ministers are envious of some, but it is not too surprising. After all, since Wei Zheng passed away and Fang Xuanling became an official, looking at the court, there is no one who can compete with Changsun Wuji in status. Changsun Wuji deserved it.

It's just an honor after all...

But Prince Taifu is different.

Taifu is the nominal teacher of the prince. China has respected teachers since ancient times. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the term "master" has evolved to refer to the emperor's teacher, which is the collective name of Taishi and Taifu. "Master, an extremely noble minister", ordinary people can only call "teacher", "master" is the title of the emperor's family.

The so-called "one day is a teacher and life is a father", the foundation of Confucian righteousness is "heaven, earth, ruler, relative and teacher". If Changsun Wuji becomes the prince and grand tutor, then no matter what trend the government will develop in the future, Changsun Wuji has already occupied the righteousness Fame, as long as it is not a serious crime of usurping the throne and treason, even if the crown prince ascends the throne as emperor, he can only be respectful and respectful in front of his eldest grandson Wuji, and behave like a disciple.

And the eldest grandson Wuji is also the prince's uncle...

It can be said that from then on, Changsun Wuji's position is still as stable as Mount Tai, as long as he does not commit suicide, no one can shake it in the slightest.

The reason why everyone was silent was not because they questioned Changsun Wuji's qualifications. Looking at the court, there were almost no people who were more suitable for this position than Changsun Wuji.

(End of this chapter)