Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4042 Confused
His Majesty Li Er asked who would recommend the new naval commander, and all the ministers shook their heads, even if there was no suitable candidate, they did not dare to reach out to Fang Jun's army rashly, otherwise Fang Jun would block him in Tai Chi after the court was over Palace gate...

Seeing that there was no response from the crowd, His Majesty Li Er looked at Fang Jun and said slowly: "You are the one who created the naval division, and you know everything about it. No one can understand what kind of talents the naval division needs better than you. Let's see."

Fang Jun thought for a while, and said: "Liu Rengui, deputy general of the navy, can succeed as the commander of the navy."

Liu Rengui has been stationed in Da Nang all the year round, and his troops deter Annan, and his behavior is extremely domineering. He treats the kings of the Nanyang countries as worthless. Under Tang Tianwei, whoever has a maritime trade business with Nanyang at home has never heard of this person?

His Majesty Li Er obviously knew Liu Rengui very well, after a little thought, he nodded and said: "Yes."

Then he said to Zhang Shigui: "After returning, order the clerk of the Ministry of War to issue a transfer order, transfer Su Dingfang to Beijing as the General of Zuo Tunwei, and at the same time promote Liu Rengui to be the commander of the navy to control the royal navy. As for who will be stationed in Da Nang after Liu Rengui is transferred, To maintain the interests of the empire in Nanyang, it should be discussed within the navy and reported to the Ministry of War for review."

Zhang Shigui was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Here."

Originally, his rank was not high enough to participate in this court meeting, but he was called by His Majesty to be a "Military Counselor", so he was qualified to attend.Hearing His Majesty's order at this moment, he couldn't help shaking his head...

The officials in the hall were also a little confused.

If it is said that His Majesty supported the Zuo Tunwei to fight against the Right Tunwei, why did Su Dingfang fall into Beijing and preside over the reorganization of the Zuo Tunwei?If it is said to weaken Fang Jun's control over the Royal Navy, why did Liu Rengui be appointed as the new naval commander?

Although Liu Rengui is now well-known and well-known across the world, he was Fang Jun's personal soldier back then, and he could almost be regarded as a domestic slave... Wouldn't it further increase Fang Jun's prestige among the navy?

During today's court meeting, all the ministers looked confused from the beginning to the end, completely uncertain of His Majesty Li Er's intention...

His Majesty Li Er looked around and asked, "Do you have any other business?"

Seeing that the ministers shook their heads, they said, "Since there is nothing wrong, let's go back to the court. After returning, we will pay attention to the disaster relief of Jingzhao Mansion. If necessary, we should do our best to assist. Guanzhong is the foundation of the empire. Not only can there be no chaos, What's more, the people can't live in poverty and their lives are in jeopardy, otherwise the country will be shaken and the harm will be very serious."

"Here!"

All the ministers agreed in unison, then got up to salute, and then exited the hall one after another.

After all the ministers went out, His Majesty Li Er sat behind the imperial case, looking at the empty hall and the bright floor tiles, suddenly a sense of loneliness and sadness welled up in his heart... All the civil and military ministers, even today he can't even stand a single one. There is no one who completely trusts those who stay to discuss things...

Once upon a time, he claimed to be the most enlightened monarch in the past and present, and all the courtiers who followed him through life and death were loyal to him. "Tibetan, rabbit dead dog cooking" and other things, treat the ministers with sincerity and extreme grace, even for rebels such as Hou Junji and Changsun Wuji, they are nothing more than death crimes, written off, and do not spread the disaster Kinship, sin and descendants.

Throughout the ages, has there ever been such a benevolent king?
However, up to now, the ministers are alienated from him one by one, each with their own small calculations, and even would rather go against his wishes to support the prince...

After a while, His Majesty Li Er woke up from the disappointment and anger, let out a breath, and said to Wang De beside him: "Go and call Duke E, I have something to order."

"Here."

Wang De took the order, hurried out of the palace in person, and rushed to the Duke of E's mansion to summon Yu Chigong.

……

His Majesty Li Er returned to the apse, took off his dragon robe and crown, changed into ordinary clothes after taking a bath, sat on the floor mat in front of the study window and made a pot of tea, just after drinking a few sips, the servant informed that Wei Chigong had arrived, His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to summon him.

Yu Chigong was dressed in ordinary clothes, and after entering the room, he knelt down on one knee and performed the military salute: "I have ordered to see you, what orders does your Majesty have?"

His Majesty Li Er looked as usual, and said softly: "It's nothing important, but I haven't seen you for a long time, and I want to talk to you. It's just you and me here, no need to be formal, come over for tea."

"Here."

Yu Chigong got up, and carefully knelt down opposite His Majesty Li Er. Seeing His Majesty Li Er reaching for the teapot, he was so frightened that he hurriedly snatched it over: "Your Majesty can't do it, let this humble minister come..." Holding the pot and pouring tea, he was heartbroken Uneasy.

Although His Majesty didn't look like he wanted to pursue his disobedience to the military order and defending the Guanlongmen Clan, but after all, he made a mistake first, so he was unavoidably trembling.

His Majesty Li Er didn't seem to notice his restraint and panic. He took a sip of tea and didn't mention those things at all, but asked, "Zhen, can I trust you as always?"

However, this sentence was more lethal than questioning crimes, and Yu Chigong was so frightened that he left the table and knelt down on the ground: "Where did your majesty say that? Although I am sometimes confused, my loyalty to your majesty is always the same. Even if the ground is cracked, I dare not waver!"

"Eh, it doesn't have to be like this."

His Majesty Li Er put a hand on Yu Chigong's shoulder, gave him a little support, and said with a smile: "Among the ministers of Zhenguan, the ones I trust the most are Shu Bao and you. Now there is only you, a loyal person left. I just sighed for a while, you don't need to worry, get up quickly."

"Here."

Yu Chigong got up and sat down, only to feel the coolness on his back, and his shirt was already soaked in cold sweat...

His Majesty Li Er took another sip of tea, and said directly: "I want to transfer the six leaders of the Eastern Palace outside the city, and you will command the 'Yuan Cong Forbidden Army' and the 'Xuanjia Iron Cavalry', and at the same time station the Right Marquis Guard outside the Chunming Gate. I wonder if you have the confidence to take over Chang'an's defense?"

Yu Chigong was overjoyed at first, and then surprised: "Your Majesty is magnanimous, and will not pursue the fault of the humble minister, but the humble minister knows that he has made a mistake, how can he be shameless? He dare not accept such a heavy responsibility."

Anything abnormal is a demon.

He obeyed the orders of the Guanlongmen Clan, first disobeyed Li Jizhi's military orders, and then fled before the battle, which almost caused a scuffle outside the Chunming Gate. If a tyrant like Sui Yang Emperor were to beheaded, his Majesty would be lenient. It's the best thing to lose, but it's too weird to entrust him with a heavy responsibility now.

Moreover, taking over Chang'an's defense means that he will become the pioneer on the road of His Majesty's easy storage. If he faces the East Palace, he may be regarded as His Majesty's eagle dog, and he will bear the infamy of deposing the prince. …

His Majesty Li Er was a little annoyed, he put down the teacup heavily, and said displeasedly: "You are also a minister of Zhenguan. Back then, you followed me to roam the world and annihilated all the princes in the world. Why is it that you have lost your ambition at a certain age and are timid in doing things? Su Wei I don’t feel comfortable entrusting other people with important tasks such as palace confinement and defending Chang’an, so let you take over, and don’t make me angry.”

Not everyone can get the emperor's trust.

So Yu Chigong was certainly worried, but His Majesty's heart-to-heart words made him very excited, so he had to express his position quickly: "Since Your Majesty let go of the past and trust remains the same, how dare I shirk again? Please rest assured, Your Majesty will definitely guard Chang'an City." To repay His Majesty's trust is to be as solid as gold soup!"

Your Majesty is not willing to take the hard way, and now he has shown extreme trust in himself. If he still shirks, his Majesty may be so angry that he can't bear it and walk around...

His Majesty Li Er nodded happily: "That's right! Back then, I made an appointment with you and other meritorious persons to 'share wealth and honor'. Over the years, I felt that I did a good job. People who rebelled against me have never harmed their descendants, and the ancient sage kings can't do it. You should also remember the friendship in the past, and do your best to help me, so that this great Tang Dynasty will last forever, and you will be able to replace it To be rich and honored, to rest with the country."

Does he mind Yu Chigong following Guan Long's orders?That must be mindful, under the imperial power, with imperial power in Kyushu, a general in command obeys the orders of a powerful family, where do you put the emperor?Which emperor would dare to keep such a general by his side?

But His Majesty Li Er has his own way of controlling people. Now that Guan Long is weak and collapsed, as the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to live in. How can Yu Chigong join together as before?As long as he expresses that he will not blame the past and entrusts him with a heavy responsibility, Yu Chigong will naturally know how to make a choice.

The Eastern Palace is about to be abolished, and the elites in Shandong and Jiangnan haven't established their foothold yet. Under such a situation, Yu Chigong is naturally loyal to his duties and dare not have the slightest rebellious heart...

Yu Chigong has a relatively straight temper, and upon hearing His Majesty's heart-to-heart words, his blood surged with excitement, and he immediately swore: "My minister will definitely obey His Majesty's orders, but if he has a different heart, he will be destroyed by heaven and earth, and his descendants will be cut off!"

Because Chunming fled outside the gate, he offended Li Ji, and he was not welcomed by Donggong, Cheng Yaojin and others. He had suffered a lot in the past few days, and his power was about to drop. What is there to hesitate about?
Both public and private should obey the emperor's orders.

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When Fang Jun returned to Liang Guogong's mansion in Chongrenfang, the steward Lu Cheng came to report that the main buildings in the mansion had been repaired, and he could return to live in the mansion another day.

Fang Jun sat in the flower room, took a sip of tea, casually took the almanac from Lu Cheng and flipped through it. He saw that two days later would be an auspicious day, suitable for "marriage", "housewarming", etc. Then he said: "Today I will stay in the mansion, you send someone to Youtunwei camp to inform the princess, let them pack their bags tomorrow, and move back to live in the mansion two days later."

"Here."

Lu Cheng went out and arranged for someone to go outside the Xuanwu Gate to inform.

Fang Jun sat alone in the greenhouse, surrounded by fresh green flowers and trees, took a sip of tea, closed his eyes, and thought about the current situation.

Leaning slightly, Lu Cheng turned back inside again: "Erlang, the King of Jin is asking to see you."

(End of this chapter)