Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3978
Fang Jun and Ma Zhou sat in the hall, drinking tea and eating pastries, while exchanging some opinions on the current reconstruction of Chang'an. Most of the time, Fang Jun combined with more reasonable urban planning principles to explain to Ma Zhou the various functions of modern affairs .

For example, the improvement and expansion of the public health system is related to the reduction of domestic pollution, the improvement of residents' hygiene level, and the reduction of various diseases; Big investment, one-time construction for a hundred years of income, no matter how big the flood is, the flood can be discharged smoothly, without causing waterlogging in the city...

Especially the demolition of some square walls, the two even had a heated argument.

Chang'an City was originally named Daxing City. At the beginning of its establishment, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, who started his family relying on the army, completely followed the principle of "military supremacy" and ordered Yu Wenkai to design and build Daxing City. It is easy to manage, greatly reducing the occurrence of civil strife, and even more so that once a strong enemy invades, every place can rely on the walls of the square to form a solid barrier, and the army and the people will defend and counterattack on the spot.

But Fang Jun believes that this seemingly extremely safe strategy is actually unnecessary, because once the enemy can completely defeat the Sixteen Guards army that spreads all over Guanzhong and defends the capital, its military strength will be enough to blow Chang'an City to dust. How could it be possible to defend Chang'an City?

It's completely superfluous.

In fact, this is indeed the case. No matter whether the Huihe cavalry and Huangchao rebels invaded Chang'an later, these Lifangs never played a single role against the background of the complete defeat of the Tang army...

However, the existence of the square wall has caused flow obstacles and restricted the development of Chang'an's commerce. At the moment when commercial taxation has become the core of the court's taxation, Chang'an City, which has a permanent population of [-] people, has not achieved the corresponding degree of prosperity.

To demolish the walls of the square, increase the circulation in the city, and then completely abolish the curfew will cause Chang'an's economic aggregate and taxation scale to more than double...

However, Ma Zhou believed that "restraint is difficult to violate". Even if the existence of square walls cannot play a role when foreign enemies invade, their role in ensuring the stability of imperial power cannot be ignored, unless they take advantage of the military strength in Guanzhong like the Guanlongmen faction. When the emptiness suddenly rises up to rebel, otherwise it will be a difficult bloody battle just to completely occupy more than a hundred li squares in the city. How much strength will be left to attack the imperial city in the end?
Of course, Ma Zhou also partly agreed with Fang Jun’s point of view, and felt that if some cities with a strong commercial atmosphere and a large population flow could gradually demolish the walls, the advantages would outweigh the disadvantages...

When Li Junxian came in with a stack of confessions, the two of them stopped arguing.

"Recruited?" Fang Jun looked at Li Junxian and asked.

"Recruited!"

Li Junxian laughed, and excitedly came to the two of them and sat down, quite proud: "It's still the punishments that you figured out, Erlang, that work. At first, the old dog was so stubborn that he didn't utter a word, but in the end it was hard After a few swipes of the brush on his legs, everything was gone."

He submitted the confession, but was stopped by Ma Zhou: "You are investigating this case under the order of the crown prince, with the assistance of the Six Commanders of the East Palace and the Jingzhao Mansion. It has nothing to do with others. Now that you have the confession, you can decide how to handle it yourself." That is, if Jingzhao Mansion’s assistance is needed, I will send someone on my own, without the need for outsiders to know the details.”

Li Junxian understands that this is clearly protecting Fang Jun and preventing him from participating in it...

Looking at Fang Jun, I was really envious in my heart. Everyone in the officialdom came and went, laughing and joking, but in fact, they rarely showed any sincerity. It was unique to be cared about and watched all the time, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.

Seeing Fang Jun nodding his head, Li Junxian naturally followed the good advice: "Then the general will overstep, and send people to arrest people according to the confession! This matter needs the cooperation of Mafu Yin, and the old eunuch confessed that there are no less than five strongholds in Chang'an city. , They were all hidden in the beginning of more than ten years, painstakingly planned, if there is no cooperation and assistance from the officials of Jingzhao Mansion, I am afraid that these thieves will be aware of our soldiers and horses as soon as they arrive at the entrance of the alley, and they will run away."

A stronghold has been in operation for a long time, and the surrounding environment is very familiar, and it can be found out at the slightest sign of trouble. The officials and subordinates of Jingzhao Mansion are all local snakes. With these people assisting in the arrest, the vigilance of the thieves can be minimized. Ensure success.

Ma Zhou nodded and said, "This matter is easy to handle. I asked Si Lu to join the army to assist."

After that, he ordered people to get rid of the call to join the army.

Not long after, Si Lu joined the army and entered the hall. He first turned to Fang Jun's forces, and said in a humble tone, "I'm humbled by Li Yi's mansion, and I have seen the Duke of Yue."

Fang Jun: "...how did you join the army as the secretary of the Jingzhao Prefecture? Wasn't it the magistrate of Jingyang County before?"

Jingzhao Mansion has one Fu Yin, two Shao Yins, and two Si Lu joined the army. They are in charge of seals and discuss gains and losses. Their rank is equal to that of the county magistrate, but their power is not as good.What's more, Si Lu's joining the army is only the assistant official of Jingzhao Yin, and his subordinate rank is naturally not comparable to that of a county magistrate. As long as his political achievements are outstanding, his future is not the same.

However, he can be regarded as convinced of Li Yifu, and he has been suppressed several times, which has caused Li Yifu's official career to be frustrated, his official fortune has been difficult, and he has not been able to get a promotion that matches his ability.Unexpectedly, he is hugging Ma Zhou's thigh now. Although the position of Silu joining the army is not as good as that of a county magistrate, he can be considered as a member of the Eastern Palace.

Sure enough, there is no one who can leave a name in history, regardless of loyalty, treachery, good or evil, and there is no one who is easy to deal with. He really has the right and the wrong, and he specializes in business...

Li Yifu looked humble and obedient, as if seeing a respected teacher, rather than an opponent who repeatedly rejected and suppressed, bowed and smiled: "Guan Long's rebellion has caused the current situation to be dangerous and the country to be in turmoil. Since the matter of being loyal to the emperor, you have supported the crown prince Zhengshuo, devoted your allegiance, and dedicated yourself, and the Duke of Yue, you have traveled thousands of miles to defeat the foreign enemies, and you have rushed to help the East Palace to turn the tide, you are a role model for my generation."

This is a beautiful statement, not only praised Fang Jun's achievements, but also defended his own position and ambition. Hearing Ma Zhou and Li Junxian nod again and again, they appreciated it very much.

Fang Jun was speechless. This kind of treacherous and evil person who has been famous in history really has a unique personality and charm, and is different from ordinary people. If he hadn't had the "knowledge of people", I'm afraid he would think Li Yifu is a passionate, loyal and talented person at this moment Promising young people...

If he continued to suppress and kicked Li Yifu out of the Eastern Palace faction, when others asked why, would he want to say "Wang Mang is humble and not usurped"?
Suppression is a must. Such traitors must not be allowed to go to court and hold power, but they cannot fight openly...

My thoughts turned, and I said: "You and I have some affection. In the past, I saw that you were impetuous and greedy, so you were alienated, and you never praised or recommended you. I just want you to hone more, and your temperament can be more calm and simple. , Now it seems that it is really effective. Right now Chang'an is full of waste, and since you have joined Mafu Yin, you should understand his personality of being dedicated to the public and being unassuming, and do your best to assist you. Don't go astray and do many injustices .”

Li Yifu's face was full of fear, and he bowed to the ground: "I would like to thank the Duke of Yue for his attention. How dare you not put the world first? If there is a mistake, I am willing to be punished."

His attitude was humble and apprehensive, but he couldn’t help but complain in his heart: It’s nothing more than what you said, and we didn’t get any "profit" or "desire" from the beginning to the end. Where did the "lust for profit" come from?

Ma Zhou was not sure about Fang Jun's attitude towards Li Yifu, so he ordered: "This is not the time to reminisce about the old days, go down and summon the yamen patrols and subordinate officials, and follow General Li's orders, there must be no mistakes."

"Here!"

Li Yifu hurriedly responded without asking any further questions, and retired after saluting, and went to call the yamen manpower to make preparations.

When Li Yi's mansion resigned, Ma Zhouqi said: "It is said that Erlang was in charge of the examination back then, and he had a gift of clothes to Li Yi's mansion, and it was a good story. It will become a great weapon. Why didn't Erlang recommend it for reuse, but what you said seems to suppress it?"

Li Yifu had worked under him before, and he was a bit more tactful, but he had outstanding ability, only today did he know that Fang Jun didn't like him.And Fang Jun has always been known for his simplicity and talent. I don’t know how many unknown young talents have shined under his command and have been reused, but they look down on Li Yifu. It’s really strange...

Fang Jun could only open his eyes and talk nonsense: "I have often seen this person, and I know that his intentions are not righteous, he is stern, and his official career is difficult, but he can still concentrate on doing things and be in awe. , and no thought of family or country.”

Ma Zhou stroked his beard, groaning silently, this comment was serious, it came from Fang Jun's mouth, with his power, I'm afraid Li Yifu's official career will end here, and it will be difficult for him to make any progress.Of course, he understands Fang Jun's character, he is quick to deal with things and not people, and he will not make false statements and maliciously frame up. He is also famous for his ability to see young officials, and all the people he recruits are outstanding and able to take charge of a party. , the success rate is ridiculously high, since he is not optimistic about Li Yifu, it shows that Li Yifu really has various problems.

It seems that we should use it cautiously in the future, and find a reason to dismiss it...

Li Junxian waited for a while, and asked: "Do you want to send someone to keep an eye on this person, and if you find a problem, take it down immediately?"

This is what the "Baiqisi" does. Since Fang Jun is not optimistic about Li Yifu, he can always find out the faults of Li Yifu, and then he will go to prison directly...

Fang Jun shook his head: "There is no need to mobilize so many people. The most important thing at the moment is those mysterious forces hidden everywhere. You should do your best to handle this case. You must dig out all these rats lurking in Chang'an before the prince leaves the city tomorrow morning." Otherwise, letting them stir up the wind and the rain will always be a serious problem."

After a pause, he warned again: "If possible, try to preserve Yu Suigu's life, and don't let him die unexpectedly."

"Here!"

Li Junxian took the order, got up to say goodbye, and strode out of the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion. Countless "Hundred Knights" masters swarmed and gathered behind him. Under Li Junxian's order, they rushed to those people in the city like wolves of hidden places.

"Hundred Cavalry Division" is a military unit, and they usually practice in the same way as an army. They behave in a well-regulated manner and are well-arranged. They are also equipped with military-style strong bows and crossbows. The most important thing is the strong attack at the beginning of He Cheng's concealment. A surprise attack is like an eagle fighting a rabbit, crushing it forcefully.

Li Junxian is full of confidence.

(End of this chapter)