Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3185 How to Confer a Reward?

"Your Majesty, urgent report from Chang'an, great victory in Hexi!"

The servant walked in quickly, his face did not show any of the usual care and caution before serving the emperor, instead he was ecstatic.

Even if he is just an internal servant, he is not allowed to participate in political affairs, but he can serve the emperor day and night, how can he not know what is the crisis of the empire now, and why does his majesty have trouble sleeping at night and not thinking about food and drink?
Therefore, when the urgent report from Chang'an arrived, seeing the news of the great victory in Hexi, I couldn't help but rush to report it.

The three monarchs and ministers in the tent were discussing whether Yuan Gai Suwen's peace agreement was true or not, and the precarious situation the empire was facing, when they suddenly heard that there was an urgent report from Chang'an and the news of the great victory in Hexi, they were stunned for a moment.

Immediately, the monarch and his subjects reacted.

His Majesty Li Er didn't care about the majesty of the king, he suddenly got up, his eyes widened and he asked in surprise: "What did you say?"

The servant had already arrived in front of him, knelt down and raised both hands of the emergency report, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Chang'an emergency report, Hexi victory!"

His Majesty Li Er has already picked up the urgent report, removed the wax paint on it, pulled out the letter paper from the letter, and carefully read it at a glance.

Changsun Wuji and Li Ji looked at each other, feeling a little unbelievable.

Fang Jun went out of the town of Hexi as a last resort. He should have been the Zuo Tunwei, but Chai Zhewei was "sick" and could not go into battle. Fang Jun had to lead the Right Tunwei to the top.However, Chai Zhewei's actions made the prince and Fang Jun feel uneasy, so they took half of the right guards out of the town of Hexi, and the remaining half guarded the Xuanwu Gate to ensure the stability of the Taiji Palace.

No one was optimistic that Fang Jun would be able to win the Battle of Hexi, and he couldn't even hold the defense. The Tuyuhun cavalry came in full force, and the impact was definitely not something that the Tang army's infantry could resist, let alone Guanzhong, Hexi, and even the Western Regions. Empty, without support?
It is Fang Jun's fate to be able to return to Chang'an from Hexi alive...

Therefore, when Fang Jun resolutely led his troops out of the town of Hexi regardless of the honor and disgrace of life and death, the whole Guanzhong began to praise him for "living to death", "respecting death as home", "pillar of the empire", etc. His reputation soared for a while, and he was received by countless people in the government and the opposition. admiration and respect.

Because everyone knows the importance of Hexi to Guanzhong, to the Western Regions, and to the empire.

Everyone hopes that Fang Jun can repeat the "miraculous" performance when he left the White Road and felled Xue Yantuo, and led his subordinate Tiger Ben to win a grand victory, stabilize the situation, and eliminate the crisis.

However, everyone knows how bleak such extravagant hopes are, and it is precisely this that makes Fang Jun a good example of not fearing life and death and wholeheartedly serving the country, and also makes Chai Zhewei, who is timid and fearful of the enemy, fall into the dust.

Even His Majesty Li Er, who was in Liaodong, was grateful for Fang Junzhi's loyalty and courage, sighed with emotion, and regretted it endlessly.

But who would have thought that suddenly, a war that was impossible to win would be won without warning...

His Majesty Li Er quickly read the urgent report in his hand, suddenly let out a long laugh, slapped the table in front of him, and said loudly: "Okay! Good! Good!"

The three "good" characters fully show the joy and ecstasy in his heart at this moment!

After finishing speaking, seeing both Changsun Wuji and Li Ji looking at him, he handed the letter in his hand to Li Ji on the left, and Li Ji quickly took it.

Changsun Wuji's face remained unchanged, but the corners of his eyes twitched slightly.

The human heart is like this, if you have never owned it, you will not feel much; but if you have it once, but once you lose it, you will inevitably worry about gains and losses, and feel unwilling.

Since the time of Prince Qin's residence, he has always been the most trusted confidant of His Majesty Li Er. His Majesty Li Er has never concealed his official and private matters, and he will always seek his opinion as soon as possible. He is highly trusted by His Majesty Li Er, but his eldest grandson Wuji's status has never been challenged.

But now, such an important battle report was handed to Li Ji first, and he turned a deaf ear to him.

Although he also understands that Li Ji is now the head of the prime minister and the leader of all officials, and his political status is far higher than himself. This is the power and respect that Li Ji deserves, but there is still a sense of sadness in his heart, as if lost.

The scenery is not as good as the old days, and the newcomers are better than the old ones...

After reading the urgent report in his hand, Li Ji let out a long breath, and presented it to Changsun Wuji with both hands, very respectful.

However, this kind of respect could not soothe the loss and sorrow in Changsun Wuji's heart, he took the urgent report with a blank face, and read it intently.

His Majesty Li Er ordered someone to change a pot of tea, poured a cup, took a sip, cheered up, and said with a long smile: "Fang Er has a lot of stinky problems with his stick, sometimes I am so angry that I wish I could beat him hard. He was one hundred and eighty army sticks, and he was out of sight and out of mind when he was thrown to Qiongzhou. However, he has to admit that this son is outstanding and amazingly talented, and often makes some shocking movements in impossible places. Bai Dao brazenly entered Mobei, and I was so angry that I couldn't eat, and I couldn't sleep at night, lest he bury my guard Tiger Ben in the ice and snow of Mobei. But who would have expected that he would rush all the way and beat Xue Yantuo's army to the ground? Falling flowers and flowing water. Xue Yantuo, who is known as a string-controlling man with 20 yuan, was forcibly eliminated by him, and repeated the great achievements of champions Hou Fenglangjuxu and Le Shiyanran! Now he is out of the town of Hexi, even in a situation that the world is not optimistic about. Next, severely injured the Tuyuhun cavalry, and killed the son of Nuohebo, you are truly a genius!"

In the words, the joy and joy are full, and the love for Fang Jun is undisguised, and the true feelings are revealed.

Li Ji can understand.

As a king, holding the sun and the moon in his hands, it is impossible to do everything by himself. This requires all kinds of talented people under his command, who can carry out the wishes of the emperor, so that the whole world is under the control of the emperor. According to the grand plan of the emperor Govern the world.

However, a thousand troops are easy to get, but a general is hard to find.

Throughout the ages, countless traitors have stolen high positions and wielded great power. Could it be that the emperors are all foolish and licentious?Not necessarily so.For the emperor, the loyalty and treachery of a courtier is completely different from the loyalty and treachery in the eyes of the common people.The emperor didn't care too much about whether his courtiers corrupted money and manipulated power. As long as the courtiers were loyal to their masters, they didn't have to be morally perfect.

It is enough to demonstrate the ability to surpass others in one aspect.

Any emperor will choose the former between a traitor with outstanding ability who can perfectly implement the emperor's wishes, and a staunch and upright official who is upright and steadfast but ignorant of common affairs.

Although Fang Jun sometimes behaves recklessly and appears arrogant and domineering, he is indeed talented and few people can match him. What's more valuable is that he is an all-rounder.

Economics, internal affairs, trade, ordnance, military... Dabbled in all of them, and proficient in all of them.

Such a handsome young man, a noble son with a strong root, and the emperor's son-in-law, how could His Majesty Li Er not love him?

Li Ji couldn't help but glanced at Changsun Wuji.

Back then, Sun Chong was in such a position. He was hailed as No.1 among the younger generation. He was deeply trusted by His Majesty Li Er. At a young age, he was entrusted with the position of secretary and supervisor to assist the emperor in handling government affairs. Many people regarded him as Regarded as the future prime minister.

However, although Chang Sun Chong can be compared with Fang Jun in terms of status, he is not the same in terms of talent and resourcefulness.

Li Ji followed His Majesty Li Er's words, nodded and said: "That's true. What's especially rare is that this son is not only good at both civil and military affairs, economics and military affairs, but also has the courage to take on the responsibility. This Western Expedition is a crisis of the country. If you stand up now, no matter you win or lose, it is enough to make many nobles and dignitaries in the court ashamed. For this big victory, His Majesty should reward you generously."

His Majesty Li Er thought so deeply, but in an instant, he felt embarrassed.

In the year of the general with the hammer and the weak crown, he was already the six ministers, the minister of military aircraft, and the duke of the country. He has made great contributions this time, and the contribution is in the community. How should he be rewarded?

Is it possible that the title can go one step further and be conferred the title of county king?
Or simply take one step at a time and allow him to enter the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister?

Datang adopted the "group minister system", and the chiefs of Shangshu Province, Menxia Province, and Zhongshu Province were all prime ministers.Since His Majesty Li Er once held the post of "Shang Shu Ling", no one dared to take the post of Shang Shu Ling after he ascended the throne, and this position has been vacant all the time.However, there are often more than one chief executive in Menxia Province and Zhongshu Province, so the number of prime ministers is not fixed at four.

Adding one more Fang Jun doesn't seem to matter.

But how old is Fang Jun this year?If he is promoted to prime minister, he is already at the pinnacle of being a minister. How can future emperors show kindness and win people's hearts?
People's hearts are always full of desires. This has nothing to do with character, but human nature.

Once there is no promotion to be promoted and no reward to be rewarded, it is inevitable to feel that life lacks challenges and benefits, and then gives birth to thoughts that should not be there.

This is the source of chaos...

(End of this chapter)