"The academy for King Wu is almost ready, right? I don't understand. There are so many talented ministers in the court, why the Supreme Lord insists on letting this person build an academy?"
Not long after Du Fuwei resigned, Feng Deyi walked into the Liangyi Hall, which was obviously intentional.
He bowed to Li Po and sat down, then opened his mouth to speak ill of Du Fuwei. Although he did not say that Du Fuwei was of low origin, that he was an outright illiterate, etc., the meaning was clearly expressed.
Du Fuwei is not a virtuous person, so asking him to build an academy is simply a joke.
Of course, he had opposed Du Fuwei's establishment of the academy for more than a day or two. The main reason was because it was him who founded Chang'an Academy, which was one of his major political achievements when he served as a minister.
But if the second academy that appeared was built by Du Fuwei, people would inevitably compare it to it.
Although Du Fuwei was a prince in the same place and was now granted the title of King of Wu by Jin, he was regarded as a despicable person in the eyes of many people. If he was compared with him in the future, it would definitely damage Feng Deyi's reputation.
unfavorable.
After several objections, Li Po naturally understood the twists and turns in his heart.
Moreover, this guy has always been cunning. He started by talking about Du Fuwei, so he might have some plans behind him.
"I have decided on this matter. You don't need to say more."
Li Po waved his hand impatiently. Feng Deyi had a very bad habit. When he was dissatisfied with certain people but could not do anything about them for the time being, he would turn into a mother-in-law and nag endlessly.
Just like if he and Xiao Yu didn't deal with each other, he would often say something trivial about Xiao Yu in Li Po's ears. Maybe he thought that if he talked too much, the emperor would always become distant from Xiao Shiwen.
It's a pity that Li Po'er didn't have a soft heart. As time went by, he felt that Feng Deyi was fine in other aspects, but this problem of talking trivial things about others was really serious.
In fact, after being in power for a long time, Li Po has realized that this is not a characteristic unique to Feng Deyi. Whether Xiao Shiwen or Changsun Shunde, etc., they all have such characteristics to a greater or lesser extent.
They will instinctively attack political opponents or people with whom they have a problem, and they will attack them instinctively when they see an opportunity, and they do not have too many scruples when speaking. If they have the opportunity, they will not say a few words, as if they do not have a clear idea.
This kind of behavior, which is not aimed at bringing down the other party, seems particularly out of place for the sober-minded courtiers in the city.
Li Po talked about this with Wen Yanbo, because Wen Yanbo didn't have this problem. He always talked about things as they happened, and he was a good answerer.
According to Wen Yanbo, this was caused by the legacy of the late Jin Dynasty. Because the dynasties changed too frequently and the Hu people came to dominate the Central Plains, the fights between political opponents became more intense and they often used all possible means to attack each other.
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Most of the high-ranking officials in the court during the Sui Dynasty were like this. They often spoke indiscriminately when they were angry. It was common for them to angrily criticize the emperor in person or behind his back.
That is no longer within the scope of remonstrance, and many times it is just venting one's dissatisfaction.
For example, those who initially supported Yang Jian's usurpation of the throne always told others in private that Yang Jian treated them too poorly. How could they still remember their contribution in supporting him?
Another example is that General He Ruobi dared to slam the table with the emperor in person, and Shi Wansui also defended himself in court without caring about the emperor's face.
This was still the heyday of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, when everyone was somewhat restrained. The previous two Jin Dynasties, Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Northern Qi, and even the Song, Qi, Liang and Chen in the south, the atmosphere was no different, or even much more intense.
This also created a situation where powerful officials under the princes emerged in large numbers. Hou Jing, Er Zhurong, Gao Huan, Yu Wentai, Yu Wenhu, and even Yang Jian were all products of this atmosphere.
The world is in chaos, monsters are running rampant, and more and more people dare to speak big words and do big things, which has caused the trend of Hu Feng spreading southward. What does it mean to speak out and remonstrate during this period? If you don't listen to me, I will change the world. This
The thoughts of many important ministers and generals are full of wildness and unscrupulousness.
After saying this, Wen Yanbo also comforted the emperor, saying that things are much better now, mainly because of the former Sui Dynasty Emperor Wen's advocacy of restoring Han rituals and respecting Confucianism.
People with loud mouths were either reprimanded or killed, which changed the trend of brutality. Unfortunately, they still died in the second generation. In addition to Yang Guang's sins, the legacy of the late Jin Dynasty also played a role in it.
Taking this opportunity, Wen Yanbo would like to give some advice.
Today, when the Tang Dynasty was first established, we should take a lesson from it. Those who were the founding heroes were arrogant about their merits, had a domineering attitude, and were good at talking to others. They should be severely punished to prevent others from imitating them. Only in this way can the atmosphere in the government and the public be clear and the political affairs can be clear.
Li Poshen thought so. Today, Feng Deyi came to talk again, which hit a harder nail. However, Feng Deyi made no big mistakes and was written down by Li Po. He was not listed in Li Po's small ledger.
The first few, so the nail didn't pierce his face.
The old fox also heard about Du Fuwei's visit to the palace, so he came over in time for dinner, intending to spread some slander and have a meal on the way. Of course, this was not his main purpose.
He and Du Fuwei did not have much connection.
After changing the food and drinks, he got down to business, "Your Majesty, the reward for merit has been transferred from Zhongshu to the subordinates. Today, the world is at peace, and the achievements in founding the country are gradually coming to an end. I think that after this time, I will reward everyone for merit again."
Calculate something.
Moreover, the achievement of founding a country is not easy, so we should distinguish it so that those who come after us can remember it, and at the same time, let the people of the world know how hard it was for the Supreme Leader to lead the people to eradicate the princes and quell the war."
Li Po held the wine glass and nodded slowly. Dou Jiande was put down this year, which brought an end to the war in the late Sui Dynasty. The remaining sporadic rebellions were all the aftermath of the war in the late Sui Dynasty and were no longer enough to shake the rule of the Tang Dynasty.
For the ministers of the Tang Dynasty, they no longer had any contribution to the founding of the country. But then again, later people may not think so. Expelling the Tubo, conquering the Turks, and even the war with Goguryeo that he expected could be counted.
Let’s go into the achievements of the founding of the Tang Dynasty.
But this is the current actual situation. The princes have been destroyed, the Tang Dynasty has unified the world, and the founding of the country is over.
Li Po thought for a while and said: "In your opinion, how should I announce this matter to everyone? Do you want me to reward everyone lavishly and think it's over?"
Unsurprisingly, Feng Deyi shook his head and said: "That would inevitably lead to the suspicion of being heavily rewarded for no merit, and there are many meritorious officials, so it is impossible to cover everything. It will definitely arouse people's complaints. Wouldn't it be counterproductive?
I think the court should do two things to remember the founding of the country.
Next year, I asked the Supreme Lord to lead a group of ministers to offer sacrifices to the world, to show that peace has arrived for the people in the world. I know that the Supreme Lord has always taken Yang Guang as a warning and is unwilling to work for the people and waste state funds, so I have repeatedly rejected such suggestions.
Just like this year's autumn hunt, I and others were willing to rejoice with Your Majesty and celebrate the grand event of the unification of the four seas. However, Your Majesty finally rejected this proposal. I also know that Your Majesty saw that the world was just settled and everything was complicated, so he did not want to indulge in fun.
The subjects thought he was dissolute, so he refused.
However, this move is not just for hunting and fun, it can also show everyone that the world is settled and that both monarch and ministers can work together to achieve prosperity. It can also inspire the hearts of the subjects.
Moreover, this was a show of military prowess by the kings of the past dynasties. During this period, selecting handsome men and having fun with their ministers were all trivial matters. Think about the fact that the Turks often gathered with various tribes and shot eagles during the period. Isn't it just to show their strength and highlight the country's foundation?
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Could it be that the Supreme One has wiped out the world, and his martial arts are so great, but he wants to show weakness to others, so that everyone forgets that the Supreme Being is personally present in the battle, armed with swords and arrows, and how brave he is?"
Mud horse...Li Po immediately cursed vulgarly in his heart.
He has rarely acted extravagantly in recent years, not just to save money so that everyone can live a good life with enough food. Looking back, he is often proud of his restraint, and it goes without saying that he can compare with others.
, it must be Yang Guang without a doubt.
That guy's lavish and careless behavior is really unflattering. In the end, he did lose all his family business. He is really a typical negative example. But how did he end up like this?
Has the taste changed?
His eyes gradually turned fierce as he looked at Feng Deyi. Feng Deyi looked up and quickly lowered his head. He couldn't help but feel worried. Damn, is it my first time to formally advise the king? Is this going to be a bad thing?
This guy was frightened and couldn't help but secretly mutter, "Feng Lun, Feng Lun, you are really getting better and better. You are a servant, not Xiao Shiwen, who is a middle school secretary. Why do you talk so much?"
This guy's temperament is like this, and the reputation of remonstrance is not for him. It is rare that he said so many offensive words this time. Before he could do anything, he already regretted it.
But the next moment, Li Po's anger had melted away. Feng Deyi's words were unpleasant to listen to, but the logic in them was clear, and what he said made sense. After looking through it, there was no private goods included in it, so he could
Suck it up and think about it.
What he hates most is actually that his ministers try to hide their selfish motives from him. After becoming emperor, such things become more and more common day by day.
In some cases, he pretended not to see it. For example, Feng Deyi squeezed out Yu Wenshiji. Because he was not very satisfied with him, he could just take advantage of the situation and not argue with Feng Deyi.
But sometimes it makes him very angry and he needs to react to let people know the consequences of deceiving him. For example, Zheng Shanguo should have gone to Lingnan, but due to the amnesty, he stayed in Chang'an to retire.
Even though Feng Deyi's remarks were very harsh, they were clearly within his tolerance range.
Once his anger subsided, he was amazed in his heart. This guy actually imitated Wen Yanbo and Xiao Shiwen? It was strange.
He looked at Feng Deyi carefully again, but he bluffed Feng Deyi quite hard. Fortunately, Li Po spoke first, otherwise Feng Deyi would definitely change his tone and plead guilty immediately.
Li Po chuckled lightly, toasted Feng Deyi and said with a smile: "What you said is very reasonable, but I am the emperor, and with Yang Guang at my side, I cannot act recklessly. If I act arrogantly, I must reflect on myself."
Do something to avoid making the same mistake.
As a servant, you should understand my thoughts, but you can still give advice on this, which shows your loyalty. If all the ministers in the court are like you, I will be relieved."