bastard seizes tang

Chapter 665
The Tang Dynasty was established for more than [-] years, during which there were countless battles, and there were many famous generals in the court, but if you want to talk about their origins, most of the military officials came from nothing more than three places.

First, the Hedong clan started with Li Yuan in Taiyuan and made great achievements in the Yuan Dynasty; second, the Guanlong clan was dominated by the Guanlongmen clan after the Tang Dynasty won Guanzhong and established its capital in Chang'an; Headed by the Wagang faction, and Li Ke suggested that Li Shimin appoint a military official from Shandong.

There are quite a lot of military officials from the Wagang clan in the court, and there are also many high-ranking ones, such as Qin Shubao, Cheng Zhijie, and Li Junxian. One person came to mind, and that was Li Ji.

Li Ji was a famous general in the court, he made great achievements in several foreign wars, and he was in charge of the military affairs of Hedong for many years.And the most important point is that Li Ji was born in a rich family in Shandong, so he would not buy the account of the Guanlongmen Clan.

Although Li Ji is not Li Ke's confidant, he can also be trusted by Li Ke. Li Ji used to be Li Ke's former subordinate. Li Ke is very clear about Li Ji's political orientation. Li Ji has never been close to the Guanlongmen who monopolize Kansai, and advocates suppression .

You know, above the history of the Tang Dynasty, it should have been 15 years later. Under the pressure of the Guanlongmen Clan, the one who insisted on making Wu Zetian the empress was Li Ji, who represented the military. If the Tang Dynasty could succeed in attacking the Guanlongmen Clan, Li Ji deserved credit. without.

What Li Ke said, the meaning contained in it is too obvious, and he almost said the word "Li Ji". It can be said that Li Ke is actually not talking about the recommended person, but the reason for recommending Li Ji.

Li Shimin was equally satisfied with Li Ji's choice. The Minister of the Ministry of War he appointed now was to suppress the Guanlongmen faction and follow the national policy.This person's strength and reputation are not only indispensable, but more importantly, he must be able to be used by the king.

If the current crown prince is still Li Chengqian or Li Zhi who should have the opportunity to become the crown prince, Li Shimin may hesitate a bit. After all, Li Ji is not something that everyone can hold down and use. Li Shimin rest assured, after all, Li Ji was originally Li Ke's subordinate, and Li Ke also used the land smoothly during the Northern Expedition.

The next day, Li Shimin decreed that Sun Wuji, the eldest son, would resign from his position as minister of the Ministry of War and transfer to Bai Tejin, and take Li Ji as minister of the Ministry of War.

Minister of the Ministry of War, also known as Da Sima, is in charge of military affairs in the middle of the country. At the moment when the imperial court advocated suppressing the Guanlongmen Clan, there was such a big personnel change as Shangshu of the Ministry of War in the court. The intention is self-evident, when the imperial decree was issued, the whole court was in an uproar.

But this is only the beginning, and more important arrangements are yet to come. Just after Li Ji was ordered by the emperor to return to Beijing to take office, he gave Zhang Xuansu a form in the matter. Martial arts.

The word "martial examination" was still very new to the people at that time, but it was not difficult to understand its meaning. As the name suggests, it was naturally similar to the imperial examination, except that civil servants were elected in the imperial examination, while military officials were elected in the military examination.

If it is said that sending Su Dingfang as the governor of Liangzhou was testing the attitude of the Guanlongmen faction, then the martial arts directly divided their interests.This is not only for the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty, but also a naked and undisguised counterattack and revenge against the Guanlong clan who provoked the imperial power.

As soon as Zhang Xuansu's memorabilia came out, a single stone caused a thousand waves. Everyone knew that the Guanlong Clan had flourished for more than a hundred years and occupied Guanxi. Now the biggest challenge they faced came.

In the past, all dynasties and generations suppressed the Guanlongmen Clan, nothing more than the Qingsu army and the installation of military officers. These Guanlongmen Clans can be squeezed out, but this time is different. The forces in the government army were wiped out by the roots.

Chang'an City, East Palace, Guangtian Palace.

"The last general, Li Ji, pays homage to the prince." Li Ji, the new minister of the Ministry of War and British Duke, stood in the hall and bowed to Li Ke.

Li Ke looked at Li Ji who was standing in front of him, got up and said with a smile, "The Great Sima is here, but he is really a rare visitor."

Da Sima is the respectful name of the Minister of the Ministry of War. In terms of seniority, Li Ji and Li Ke's uncles said that it was not wrong for Li Ke to call Li Ji Da Sima.

However, Li Ji has always maintained a low self-esteem in front of Li Shimin and Li Ke. Hearing this, Li Ji hurriedly said: "The crown prince said that he is the last general, and the last general is also considered to be under the prince's family. If the prince calls the last general, it is considered close. .”

When Li Ke was in the north, Li Ke was the governor of Bingzhou, and Li Ji was the chief historian under his command. Although it is far-fetched to say that Li Ji is Li Ke's disciple, it is also true.

Li Ke was aware of Li Ji's temperament, and Li Ke followed Li Ji's words and asked, "Then why did Mao Gong come here today?"

Li Ji replied: "The last general just came from the palace, His Majesty told him to come to the East Palace to meet the prince and listen to the training before taking office."

The matter of martial arts and the suppression of the Guanlongmen faction was brought up by Li Ke, and this matter was the first priority of the Minister of War when he took office. Li Shimin should have asked Li Ji to meet Li Ke before taking office.

Li Ke thought for a while and said: "Mao Gong is a famous general in the country, and everyone respects him. I dare not take the so-called listening and training. Maybe there are a few words that I want to mention to Mao Gong."

Li Ji said: "Prince, please tell me."

Li Ke said: "You are the Shangshu of the Ministry of War who is about to take office, the arm of the emperor, and the former favorite general of the palace. In Longyou, you must be able to guess this."

"There are many rumors about this matter in the court, and the last general has also heard about it." Li Ji responded and said to Li Ke.

It's not a secret that Li Shimin's intention to weaken the Guanlong Clan was known to everyone in the court.

Li Ke said to Li Ji: "That's right, because of this, you must remember one thing when the Ministry of War organizes the martial arts of the forbidden army in the future. Guan Longerlang to make an example."

The imperial court first implemented the martial arts system in the Forbidden Army, and the ultimate goal was to promote this in Guanlong and break the monopoly of the Guanlongmen clan on the official positions of the government army. Long Erlang, Li Ke wanted Guan Long Erlang to see the determination of the imperial court to choose its ability in martial arts, so as to prepare for the future.

Li Ji is also very clear about Li Ke's meaning, but it is not easy to achieve this. The imperial examinations originated in the former Sui Dynasty and have been in operation for a hundred years. It is not easy to be independent of one's origin, and the resistance is self-evident.

Li Ji showed a little embarrassment when he heard Li Ke's words, and Li Ke knew Li Ji's concerns by looking at Li Ji's appearance.

Li Ke said: "Just do this matter. It is inevitable for the imperial court to weaken the power of the Guanlongmen Clan in the government army. You don't have to worry too much. Behind you is my palace. What I can't deal with is my father. This matter You have absolutely no room for sloppy."

"No!" Li Ke said, and his words gradually became a little more serious. Li Ji didn't dare to hesitate any more when he heard the words, and immediately agreed.

(End of this chapter)