Du Chuke resigned and went out. Seeing that his eldest son, Sun Shunde, did not come out with him, Du Chuke looked back and sneered slightly.
The appointment of this servant was made in silence, and the minister did not know anything about it. He knew very well what this meant, and it was definitely not for him, Du Chuke.
Changsun Shunde had been temporarily in charge of everything in the province, so he felt something was wrong. Changsun Shunde had been in the province for four or five years.
Based on his qualifications, it would be reasonable for him to take over the post of Shizhong after Feng Deyi's death. What does it mean to be temporarily in charge of the position of Shizhong?
Is it because the emperor thought that Feng Deyi had just passed away, so he didn't want to let this person go to tea, so he let someone take his place?
It's impossible even if you think about it...
It is in vain that Mr. Changsun claimed to be an official for many years. He looked quite like it, but in fact he was just a fool.
Before, he looked like he was no one else, and just looking at that old face was so disgusting.
And how arrogant that would be, and how embarrassed he is now. What can he say in the palace at this time? Ask His Majesty to apologize? Forget it, Your Majesty didn't mention any fault at all, so what are you asking for?
What about sin?
Thinking of Sun Shunde's face when he came to Tai Chi Hall together, Du Chuke was in a good mood.
He estimated that the eldest grandson Shunde would not be interested in doing anything serious in the future. Fan Liangzhou was about to take up a post in Menxia Province, so he would have to take care of the recruitment first.
It's a good time to take this opportunity to meet Fan Liangzhou first and see what kind of person he is. Don't give up another eldest grandson, Shunde. Then Du Chuke can only ask for a foreign post.
There is no excuse for not dealing with the two men in charge of the sect. The emperor may be dissatisfied with him, so he might as well take the initiative to ask for transfer to avoid ending up in the same situation as Changsun Shunde.
With his thoughts on his mind, Du Chuke strolled back to his hometown.
He didn't mess around and took the opportunity to retaliate against Changsun Shunde's gang members. That was totally unnecessary.
The emperor was about to attack them when they answered correctly in the palace, but Sun Fujia and him persuaded the emperor. I think these people didn't have a good life for a few days.
When a new minister takes office, those who take the initiative to resign are smart people. Those who are not smart may have to go to Dali Temple like Liu Zhengyou.
It's just that when the emperor answered correctly, the emperor's words had a profound meaning. He had to think about it carefully and not make the emperor really upset.
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In the Tai Chi Hall, the atmosphere was slightly awkward.
Changsun Shunde wanted to speak several times, but could not think of what to say. Just as Du Chuke thought, the emperor did not blame him at all. It would be too stupid for him to directly apologize.
This is the most embarrassing situation for an official. The emperor quietly plays a big joke on you, and there are really not many people who can withstand it.
Changsun Shunde is obviously not among them. If he could be easily resolved, he would not have been stuck in the position of servant for so many years.
At this time, Changsun Shunde... it is no exaggeration to say that he was completely out of control. All he could think of was dragging Du Chuke to the Taiji Hall to deliver the edict. He couldn't think of anything else.
His mind was in a mess. His many years of experience as an official were not enough for him to deal with such an unexpected situation. He was a member of a family who had been enjoying high positions and high salaries for so many years.
The most critical thing that he encountered before was how to escape safely to Guanxi. At that time, Wang Shichong had not yet proclaimed himself emperor, so he did not need to guard against others, he only needed to avoid Li Mi's troops outside the city.
Therefore, Changsun Shunde lacked real experience and was the first to offer the city because he lacked confidence and prestige and was afraid of falling behind others. The gap between him and those who fought hard in the chaos was obviously widened.
In Li Po's eyes, the current ugly head of the Changsun family is even more unbearable. Regardless of his talent or virtue, Changsun Shunde is not the kind of person who can be valued, trusted and retrusted.
Maybe this person could still be a high-ranking official safely under Li Shimin's rule? After all, Li Shimin married the daughter of the eldest grandson, so he would naturally take certain care of his eldest grandson, Shunde.
Who knows, anyway, he has never heard of such a capable minister as Changsun Shunde in the early Tang Dynasty. It seems that he was mediocre and had no achievements worth writing about.
Little did he know that his eldest son, Shunde, was really one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.
There are really not many achievements. One is that when Li Yuan went south, he broke through Linfen and captured Qu Tutong alive. Well, in fact, it was all the credit of Liu Wenjing, but it was just placed on the head of Changsun Shunde.
In fact, these are not much merit. Thousands of people beat the drums. At that time, the general trend of the Sui Dynasty was over, and people's hearts were scattered. What kind of military merit could the little resistance Li Yuan encountered in going south be regarded as?
Moreover, during the expedition to Liaodong, his eldest grandson Shunde was the only one who avoided military service.
Another contribution of Changsun Shunde was the Xuanwu Gate Change, which helped Li Shimin ascend the throne as emperor. This was the foundation for him to establish himself in the court. He could support great achievements and last a lifetime.
Even so, he accepted the treasures stolen from the palace by his slaves, which were said to be some silk and gold and silver, so he was dismissed...
This is all nonsense. Most of it was framed. As for the real reason for his dismissal from office, it is unknown, but it also shows how famous Changsun Shunde was.
In Li Shimin's version, most of the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion are relatives of the emperor, which is obviously unfair. Among them, the one with the simplest resume is Changsun Shunde.
The only major thing he accomplished was to establish his support in front of Xuanwu Gate. No wonder Li Po had never heard of his name.
But his official position has always been as good as others...
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"You didn't say a word before, but now you are sitting here. Are you dissatisfied with Fan Xuan's position as a servant?"
Li Po saw him sitting there motionless, with a rather distracted look in his eyes. He felt that this man might have signs of myocardial infarction or cerebral hemorrhage at any time. He estimated that if he took his blood pressure now, it might even go off the charts.
It is not terrible for a person in his fifties to have no brain. What is terrible is that he originally had no brain, but thought that his brain was easy to use. It is not easy for such a person to survive until now.
Li Po had naturally noticed everything that had happened in his province in the past few months. Not only did his eldest son Shunde have problems with his talent, but he was also completely unaware of his own situation.
I can't blame a guy like Feng Deyi for always saying that Changsun Shunde is not bad. It's definitely not because he likes Changsun Shunde, but because he doesn't pose any threat.
If it weren't for Changsun Shunde's clique, which almost ruined the atmosphere, Li Po would not have wanted to punish him like this. A high-ranking official with mediocre talents and not very bright brains, what a good sword and gun, or even a scapegoat.
Is it possible that Feng Deyi also had this idea before he allowed Sun Shunde to stay in the position of minister?
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The emperor was the first to speak. The eldest son, Shunde, stood up and bowed deeply, "I... would like to ask Your Majesty when Fan Shizhong will take office, so that I can make some preparations."
Li Po...
Sun Fujia, who stayed in the palace, closed his eyes and said to himself how shameless he was, how could such a person deserve to be here?
It was him, Sun Fuga, who resigned from office at this time, so he could still save some face...
Li Po nodded "pleasedly" and said with a smile: "Fan Xuan is not in good health and is resting in his mansion. You can visit him on my behalf to see when he can take up his duties.
He is a meritorious person, so I naturally have to use my position to fill his role, right?"
The tone was gentle, like the spring breeze blowing on his face. Changsun Shunde listened and felt as if strength had been injected into his weak legs.
Not in good health? A man of merit? Is there an empty position waiting for him?
These words that had no meaning but seemed to contain various meanings penetrated into Changsun Shunde's ears. Coupled with the emperor's tone, Changsun Shunde seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, making him generate countless associations.
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After the eldest son Shunde left, Li Po got up and walked around the palace again. The province was destined not to be so quiet today, so he only asked Sun Fuga to be on duty in the palace.
After walking around for two times, Li Po said: "Are you satisfied now? Everything in the province remains the same as before, except that the prime minister has been changed. You should take a closer look. Fan Xuan has just arrived, and his body is very weak after the long journey. Once
If something happens, it will be difficult for you to absolve yourself of the blame."
Sun Fujia looked dumbfounded at the inconspicuous emperor. Why should I be blamed for it? Changsun Shunde did something so outrageous. If you didn't do it deliberately, I would have crashed to death here.
Sun Fujia responded with silence. Silence did not mean agreement. He was not happy about it.
Li Po shook his head boredly. Sun Fujia was not as capable as Wei Zheng, and he was more like the Wei Xuancheng depicted in history than Wei Zheng himself.
He is open-minded, outspoken, honest and trustworthy, so he has no fear of the imperial power at all, because he believes that everything he does is right, and he is the most typical example of a straight minister.
Li Po said in a blink of an eye, "By the way, when will Feng Lun's coffin return to his hometown? Why is there no movement at all?"
Sun Fuga said: "The Yang family originally wanted to leave in February, but because the weather was too cold, it was postponed to March. It should be within these days to send the Duke back to his hometown for burial, right?"
Li Po snorted and said dissatisfied: "Why are these people so unreliable in their work? Is it because Feng Lun is not a member of the Yang family, so they are being ignored?
I asked you to pass on my instructions to them to set off as soon as possible. You will send them off on my behalf. The Ministry of Rites must fulfill their responsibilities. They don’t need to be grand, but they must be polite and courteous when setting off.
By the way, since we are going to the Bohai Sea, it just so happens that Xu Shiji, Wang Zhibian and the others are going to welcome the army and ask them to escort them for the whole journey."
After hearing these words, Sun Fujia was quite touched. The emperor treated Feng Lun very well. How many years had it been since Feng Lun came to the Tang Dynasty? Just because he was close to the emperor, he could receive this honor after his death. The emperor treated Feng Lun very benevolently.
ah.
I should have no regrets when I come to Feng Lun.
But Sun Fujia thought about it for a moment, and then admonished him: "Is it inappropriate for me to ask two generals to escort Feng Lun? The army squadron is a great joy."
Li Po thought for a moment, and Sun Fuga was right. Things really couldn't be done this way. This time, the army was returning to the court after defeating Goguryeo, so there couldn't be any mistakes.
The emperor didn't care that the two generals were tainted with the smell of funerals. When the generals who returned to the court heard about it, they would definitely feel uncomfortable.