Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2640 Choose one of two
The three were divided into two factions, Li Ji and Xiao Yu, who believed that Fang Jun alone could not accept such a great merit, and that the contribution of the prince and Dou Jing should not be erased, and the prince's leadership should be highlighted, and he should be the first; the eldest grandson Wuji fought alone, pinching his nose and trying to attribute all the credit to Fang Jun, even if Fang Jun's duke title was recognized, he firmly opposed the prince to benefit from it...

Everyone's interests can't be disputed.

His Majesty Li Er sank like water, but he remained silent all the time. He was also weighing the pros and cons in his heart...

I am inclined to King Jin's succession, but if King Jin wants to shake the crown prince's position and then obtain the position of crown prince, he must win over and unite the Guanlong nobles, and this is contrary to his strategy of suppressing the Guanlong nobles. A balance point is very difficult.

Jiahe Xiangrui was created by Fang Jun. From the beginning to the end, Fang Jun did it himself. Even if the crown prince has made merits, he only gave a few random instructions in it. In terms of merit, it is really not worth mentioning. His Majesty Li Er knows it well. of.

However, Dou Jing's attitude had to make His Majesty Li Er think deeply.

The Dou family is a descendant family. Although it was not prominent among the Guanlong nobles at first, the Fufeng Dou family has a long history and is deeply rooted in the Guanzhong area. It expanded rapidly, and soon became the backbone of Guanlong, second only to the Changsun family.

Although Dou Jing is not a direct descendant of the Dou family, but he has a long seniority, high prestige, and is very influential within the Dou family. Now he is willing to add the prince's name to the memorial, and he is full of praise in his words It is obvious that he has made up his mind to stand by the prince.

Dou Jing's attitude is very likely to change the position of the entire Dou family.

One more supporter like the Dou family for the crown prince would not be able to significantly increase his power, but once the Dou family leans towards the crown prince, it means that the division within the Guanlong nobles can no longer be concealed.

First, the Dugu family expressed disapproval of the Guanlong Group's alliance, and then the Changsun Huan incident caused many Guanlong nobles to split their plans. If Dou's rebellion was added, the entire Guanlong nobles almost existed in name only.

On the one hand, his strategy of suppressing Guanlong is about to win a big victory. Since then, the imperial power has been further stabilized and will no longer be constrained by powerful ministers; on the other hand, it means that the support of King Jin has been greatly reduced, and the prospect of fighting for the crown is extremely bleak... …

His Majesty Li Er has always believed that even if the King of Jin can win the reserve position with the support of Guan Long, he will inevitably suppress the nobles of Guan Long after the King of Jin ascends the throne. The attack, all the major factions in the DPRK and China were all injured, and their power was greatly damaged. It was the best time for the imperial power to be further concentrated.

Qin Shihuang ordered the world to obey, even if it was a tyranny such as burning books and burying Confucianism, few scholars in the world dared to resist, even if 30 people were recruited to build the Great Wall northward, and there were many dead and wounded, mourning and mourning, but they still ordered it. .

This kind of extreme power really makes every emperor admire and yearn for it.

That is the real Nine-Five Supreme, the Lord of the World!
Any emperor who has a little bit of pursuit will strive for the goal of Qin Shihuang's centralization of imperial power all his life. However, all kinds of power constraints in the court have led to the exception of a few emperors such as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Most emperors can only sigh and sigh...

As far as the current situation of the Tang Dynasty is concerned, even though the Guanlong nobles are in a situation of disintegration, the constraints and threats to the imperial power are still more fierce than the Jiangnan gentry and Shandong aristocratic families who have been suppressed and far away from the center. Periodically, from the decline of Guanlong nobles to the rise of Shandong aristocratic families and Jiangnan gentry, and then to the suppression of imperial power and Shandong aristocratic families and Jiangnan gentry, and the rise of other forces, it will take at least 50 years.

Nearly one Jiazi's time is enough for the center to concentrate its strength and flex its muscles.

By the time the aristocratic families in Shandong and the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River slowly developed and coalesced, enough to restrain the imperial power and occupy the court, the imperial examination system had already made great progress. At that time, countless students from poor families would fill the court and the county In the meantime, the influence of the aristocratic family will no longer be what it used to be.

This is basically the direction of the Datang regime in the next sixty years.

Of course, the first key is to try to contain the threat of the Guanlong nobles to the imperial power...

In contrast, the ownership of the crown prince seems to have become less important.

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a long time before he made up his mind, and said slowly: "In this case, at the meeting of the Political Affairs Hall tomorrow, all my dear ones should submit a proposal to give the crown prince the right to supervise the country, and grant Fang Junyue the title of duke. Dou Jing was conferred the title of Marquis of Pengyuan, and other meritorious persons were ordered to be screened and selected by the Ministry of Officials, and all of them will be rewarded. As for Li Zhen, the king of Yue, he should be named the king of Chen."

"Chen" is one of the big countries among the vassal states of the Zhou Dynasty. Qi Zuoyu, the ancestor of the Shang clan, made great achievements in water control. The earliest capital city.When King Wu overthrew Zhou and established the Zhou Dynasty, he named this place the Kingdom of Chen, which was the source of China in the world.

Before this, Chen Guogong Hou Junji was enfeoffed here, and Hou Junji was punished for treason. Although His Majesty Li Er thought of his past meritorious service, he was not punished by the whole family, but the title and fief were also lifted, and now it happened to be entrusted to Li Zhen.

Compared with Yuedi, Chendi is obviously richer and more prosperous, and has a higher status.

Li Ji and Xiao Yu said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Changsun Wuji's face was ugly. It could be seen that His Majesty Li Er had made up his mind, so he didn't dare to say more. After all, he is no longer the minister Li Er urgently needs to win over and reuse. His temper came, but he didn't have any good fruit to eat.

His Majesty Li Er saw that Changsun Wuji remained silent, and said: "Since the three lovers have no objection, then Ming Dynasty will go to the Political Affairs Hall to settle this matter."

These three people are the pillars of the imperial court. After Cen Wenwen was promoted to Zhongshu Ling, his health deteriorated. He stayed in the mansion for 20 days in a month to recuperate and treat. The government affairs are handled by two Zhongshu servants on a daily basis. They have gradually faded out of the central government. , as long as the three of them agree, the Zhengshitang is just a formality.

All three nodded: "Follow His Majesty's will!"

Important matters were discussed, and His Majesty Li Er relaxed. After all, as long as a decision is made, it cannot be changed half-heartedly. He said with a smile: "This auspicious occasion of Jiahe is indeed a grand event throughout the ages, and it is worthy of the merits of Hou Ji! It should be announced to the world. , All peoples rejoice."

Li Ji hurriedly said: "I have this intention. Later, I will gather the officials of Shangshu Province to draft an announcement. Please read it and announce it to the world, so that all the subjects of the Tang Dynasty can feel such a grand event. The hearts of the people are stable and the morale is high. Regardless of the civilian army, everyone is grateful for His Majesty's kindness, and everyone will forge ahead with one heart, and the Eastern Expedition in the spring of next year will surely be overwhelming and invincible!"

"Haha! If this is the case, then it must be regarded as a great achievement by Fang Jun. Is it possible that I will really give him the gift of Nine Tin in the future? But this kid has always acted like a fool and does not know how to make progress. I am afraid that he is not like those who have received the gift of Nine Tin in the past. The ability and courage of a country's pillar."

"Think twice, Your Majesty! How can the gift of nine tins be given lightly? Even if Fang Shaobao has made outstanding achievements, he cannot accept such a courtesy. Xun, it's not a good thing."

Li Ji spoke hastily, trying to dispel His Majesty Li Er's idea.

The "Nine Tin Ceremony" seems to be unparalleled in glory, but why is it so pleasant?A meritorious service is unparalleled in the world. Once it is awarded, it will definitely become the target of public criticism. Moreover, this kind of special honor is already the pinnacle of a minister. Out of disobedience, coveting the supreme throne...

He regards Fang Jun as his nephew, and he also knows that Fang Jun values ​​loyalty and affection. As long as he can take care of him in many ways, and rely on his deep friendship with his son, he will definitely take care of the Li family in many ways and help protect the Li family in the next few decades. Generations of prosperity, but absolutely do not want Fang Jun to give birth to a heart of disobedience, thus dragging the Li family into the abyss of eternal doom.

However, Changsun Wuji said from the side: "The words of the British public are biased. Fang Jun's meritorious service is not only clear to His Majesty, but also our courtiers and the people of the world. Who is not aware of it and admires it? Fleets are attacking cities and lands overseas, sending troops out of Baidao to destroy Xue Yantuo, donating technologies such as gunpowder, glass, etc., and now they are bringing good fortune from the heavens. The outstanding feats of today? The gift of nine tins is well deserved!"

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and looked at the two people who were constantly arguing in front of him, his smile gradually faded.

(End of this chapter)