Tiantang Splendid

4020 Arrangement of cronies
Li Yuanjia's sentence "the prince's safety cannot be guaranteed", made His Majesty Li Er realize that he was a little negligent.Now everyone in the world knows that his heart of Yi Chu is as firm as a rock, and everyone knows that the East Palace has a huge power and a stable position. Even if he is an emperor, it is not easy for Yi Chu to succeed. He must use various means to succeed.

If the crown prince had the slightest accident at this critical juncture, it would be inevitable that some people would suspect that he had done something secretly...

After all, although Li Er is recognized as a good emperor in the world, he has been repeatedly criticized for his personal morality and character, and he is not flattered. The act of killing brothers and brothers in those years is vivid in my memory. Who knows if he will kill another son today?
Stroking his beard and pondering for a while, His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "I just returned to Chang'an, and there are so many things going on, it's hard to take care of it all at once. It's true that I've been negligent about this matter. You will come and tell the prince yourself , You will return to the palace after the repair of the East Palace is completed, and you also inform the government offices such as the Shaofu and the Ministry of Industry that all craftsmen and building materials will be transported to the East Palace first, and the East Palace must be repaired as soon as possible."

Li Yuanjia led the decree: "The preparations for the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven are almost ready. Later, after meeting Li Chungang at the Taishi Bureau, I will set a date for offering sacrifices to heaven, and then I will inform His Majesty."

His Majesty Li Er said: "You handle these matters yourself, you must be thorough, and there must be no mistakes."

"The important affairs of the country are in the sacrifice and in the army." The matter of offering sacrifices to heaven is of great importance, especially under the circumstances that the whole country's effort to conquer the east has not yet been fully achieved, and the navy has won the greatest victory. It will be infinitely magnified or even infinitely extended, affecting the stability of the imperial power.

Li Yuanjia resigned and left.

Many things seem to be very difficult, but in fact, as long as you find an entry point and use the right method, you can often get unexpected results, and it is not that difficult...

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Fang Jun came out from Han Wang's mansion, went directly out of the city and returned to Youtunwei camp, begging to see the prince.

The two sat opposite each other in the tent, and Fang Jun explained in detail what Li Ji had summoned him just now. At the end, he comforted him: "Although His Majesty has great prestige, the government and the public are silent about the matter of Yi Chu, but in fact, everyone has something in their hearts. A judgment, most people's hearts are towards the East Palace, this is the reward for His Highness's outstanding performance over the past year. Therefore, there may not be room for things to change."

His Majesty Li Er's behavior is indeed domineering, and his temperament has changed after returning from the Eastern Expedition, and he has become more and more arbitrary, but this His Majesty's rationality is also unparalleled.

A glimmer of hope remains.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "Erlang doesn't need to comfort Gu. The so-called 'knowing a son is like a father' is actually the other way around. No one can understand the temperament and style of the emperor better than Gu. It has always been only him who is willing in his heart. It can force him to submit. It is absolutely impossible to rely on the pressure of public opinion from the ruling and opposition parties to force the father to change his mind."

Fang Jun had nothing to say.

For example, before Wei Zheng, the world knew that he made a direct remonstrance, which made His Majesty Li Er afraid of his sincerity, and had to admit his mistakes again and again... In fact, it was just that His Majesty Li Er was willing to give the world an image of "accepting advice with an open mind" , Wei Zheng is a mirror, showing the glorious side of His Majesty Li Er to the world.

The only person in this world who can make His Majesty Li Er change his mind is Empress Wende.

After the death of Empress Wende, no one can control His Majesty Li Er's will anymore...

Fang Jun sighed, and said: "Even if His Majesty cannot change his mind, he will be afraid of the British public and humble ministers after all. It may save His Highness's life, and it will not prevent the East Palace from ending well."

Li Chengqian said happily: "I don't care about the life and death of the lonely. If there is a hidden danger to the imperial power in the future, even if I die, it's not a bad thing. As long as the lonely wife and children can survive, they should be grateful for being alone under the nine springs, and they will be the grass in the next life." Form a ring to repay the kindness of Erlang and the Duke of England!"

No one wants to die, but since ancient times, the abolished prince has never had a good end. This is because even if the reserve position is lost, the existence of the abolished prince will seriously threaten the stability of the imperial power. No matter who ascends the throne as the emperor, how can such hidden dangers be allowed to exist?
If he can protect his wife and children and keep his incense stick alive, Li Chengqian is already a blessing, so how dare he ask for too much?
Fang Jun panicked and said: "This is the duty of our ministers, even if you die, you will have no regrets!"

This matter is far from death, but it is certain to offend His Majesty Li Er. It is conceivable that both Fang Jun and Li Ji will suffer revenge and suppression from His Majesty Li Er in the future. They are using their official careers to fight for Li Chengqian. A silver lining.

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Coming out of Li Chengqian's residence, the sky was just at dusk, and the long-lost colorful clouds filled the sky, and the brilliance seemed to cover up all the haze in the world.

When they came to the tent of the Chinese army, they called Gao Kan, Cheng Wuting, Wang Fangyi, Cen Changqian and others, and asked the soldiers to prepare wine and food, and they sat facing each other to drink.

During the banquet, Fang Jun first toasted a few subordinates, and then said frankly: "Your Majesty wants to seize the post of Minister of the Ministry of War, and the General Youtunwei will have to abdicate soon. What are your plans?"

Different from Cheng Wuting and others with deep backgrounds, when Gao Kan came to join the army, he was just a shabby household in the Bohai Gao family. It is because of Fang Jun’s single-handed cultivation that he has come to this day, so he expressed his position most directly and simply: "Wherever the commander-in-chief goes, the last general will follow wherever he goes, leading the horse and falling on the pedals, there is no other way."

Cheng Wu ate his food, and said indifferently: "The ups and downs of the officialdom, the ups and downs, and the ups and downs are really common. Who can go straight to the top and remain undefeated for a lifetime? Don't worry, Erlang, even if the general of Youtunwei is changed. People, but as long as we are here, we will always be your army!"

With Fang Jun's prestige in Youtunwei, coupled with his own status, qualifications, and meritorious service, it is enough to hold Youtunwei tightly together. It is as difficult as heaven for others to seize control of Youtunwei.

As long as Youtunwei still obeys Fang Jun's orders, he will still be the pillar of the East Palace.

Fang Jun nodded, took a sip of wine, looked at Cen Changqian, Ouyang Tong, and General Xin Mao, and asked with a smile: "You are not affiliated with the Right Tunwei, but you are only serving in the army temporarily because of the mutiny. It will be restarted. It would be best for you to go back and continue studying, but the three of you don’t need to waste your time in the academy. If you want to continue to serve in the army, you can report directly to the Royal Navy, and Su Dingfang will definitely use it.”

These three people are talents that he must keep in his hands, together with Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, Pei Xingjian, Liu Rengui, Xi Junmai and others, they will be the pillars of the Tang Empire in both civil and military aspects in the future. With these people in hand, as long as If I have lived long enough, why should I worry about status and power?
When the bigwigs in both the military and the government came from his sect, how to paint this picturesque country or not let him do it?

Cen Changqian and the others were a little depressed when they heard that Fang Jun was about to be suppressed by His Majesty Li Er, but when they heard Fang Jun's words, they were a little excited.

As everyone knows, Fang Jun's greatest ability is not literary and martial arts, poetry and poetry, but "knowing people", but anyone he values, no matter whether he is a gentleman or a poor family, he will cultivate and reuse them, and these people will eventually become They are also outstanding and brilliant, which proves Fang Jun's knowledge of people.

Now that they are so optimistic about them and are willing to make arrangements for their future, doesn't it mean that they are great talents?
Ouyang Tong took the lead and said: "My father has already found an idle job in the Ministry of Rites for the humble job. The purpose is to practice a lot, but at the same time, he will return to the academy to continue studying. Thank you for your trouble."

His father, Ouyang Xun, is one of the world's leading figures in the literary world, with a wide network of contacts. This road is indeed the most suitable for Ouyang Tong.

Fang Jun nodded: "That's very good."

General Xin Mao said: "I am impatient with those studies in the academy, and I plan to stay in Youtunwei directly, even if I just start as a soldier. This is the life I yearn for. A worthy death."

At that time, Fang Jun’s song "Looking for a Marquis from Three Thousand Miles Away" touched the blood of many young people. In this era when only military merit can make you a Marquis, if you join the army and fight fiercely in the frontier to gain fame and career, you will be promoted. It has become the hope and vision of many people.

Fang Jun clapped his hands and praised: "People are valuable with self-knowledge. You are not as calm as Cen Changqian, and you are not as smart as Ouyang Tong, but you are resolute and indomitable. You are most suitable for the army. As long as you are careful on the battlefield and live a few more years, you will become a Marquis yourself. It’s not a problem, and it’s not impossible for a generation of famous generals.”

Finally looked at Cen Changqian.

Cen Changqian raised his glass to toast, and after drinking it all, he pondered for a while and said, "Uncle intends to let me take up a position in Shangshu Province, but I don't want to go."

He looked up at Fang Jun, and said sincerely: "I'm not talented enough, I don't dare to talk about national affairs, so Shang Shusheng doesn't plan to go. But my uncle treats me with great kindness, I dare not and can't bear to disobey, please also ask the commander-in-chief On behalf of the persuasion, I would like to stay in the academy to study, and at the same time, I can also help the general handle the affairs of the academy."

Fang Jun laughed, and nodded Cen Changqian with his finger: "I thought you were the most simple and honest one, only to find out that you are the most cunning."

Why would His Majesty Li Er prefer to be slandered and criticized by the Confucianists all over the world, but also to support Fang Jun in establishing an academy, and use the Emperor Supreme as the grand altar wine of the academy?

Because His Majesty Li Er realized that "professional people need to do professional things" will be the most important trend in the empire in the future. After reading a few sage books, he thinks he can do any job well. The disadvantages are bound to diminish gradually. Over time, the students of the academy will surely occupy the real power yamen. At this time, they will become the "principals" of the backbone of these empires. Let these students become disciples of the emperor, which is more conducive to the stability of the imperial power.

As long as there is a place in the academy and can surpass all the students to become the administrator of the academy, this network will be shared by Cen Changqian. In the future, no matter "friends" or "party", they will have a solid foundation.

This is much more practical than the way to get promoted after entering the Shangshu Province to do errands and learn the tongue for ten or twenty years...

(End of this chapter)