Chapter 45 Taizong Chapter 45 Resurrection to seize the throne
Chapter 2098 Taizong Chapter 45 Resurrection to seize the throne
Liu Wenhuan returned to the court and missed the Mid-Autumn Festival as expected. However, as soon as he arrived in Beijing, he was summoned to the palace to give a report on his work. Emperor Liu Yang wanted to personally hear his "participant"'s understanding and opinions on the Peninsular War.
The conversation between father and son lasted for a full hour. Liu Yang was as serious as usual, without showing much emotion, and only had a little encouragement in his attitude. However, not long after meeting Liu Wenhuan, he sent someone to announce the edict.
Thanks to the achievements of Annan, Liu Wenhuan of the Jin Dynasty became the king of Ruyang County.
At the same time, the Political Affairs Hall was also ordered to evaluate the heroes of the Battle of Annan. No matter how much disputes there were between the DPRK and China about the war that took place in the south, the contributions of the soldiers who sacrificed so much cannot be erased. The upper-level officials
Strategic decision-making issues must be resolved at the top, and no less representation and treatment should be given.
As a result, while the court provided a large sum of money for pensions, several military nobles were born in the Han Empire. The first of them was of course Hou Yanguang, the deputy commander. It was also clear within the court that he was the actual commander of the Han army. There were hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
Overall planning and mobilization was really not something that Liu Wenhuan, who lacked experience, could handle.
Therefore, although Hou Yanguang gave up the title of "the most meritorious", he got benefits. Liu Yang gave him the title of Marquis of Pingnan. After five years, the title that originally belonged to Wang Quanbin's family continued from Hou Yanguang.
At the same time, Kou Zhun was also praised for his active efforts in raising food and wages during the war, and efficiently and orderly dispatching manpower, so that the army was fully supplied.
Of course, since he had just taken office as the chief envoy of Annan, he could not be promoted and it was not easy to get a title. Therefore, he was given a goldfish bag, a suit, a pommel horse, and a moderate increase in administrative treatment, and recorded a great contribution in his resume.
Shortly after receiving the award, Kou Zhun summarized the situation of the Peninsular War from his perspective and wrote a memorial to Emperor Liu Yang, which was 10,000 words long.
There is only one thing I want to say. I beg the emperor to stop the war and not to start the war again. War is really too expensive, especially in this border area. It is almost certain that the gains outweigh the losses.
Taking the war against Chenla as an example, if the fighting personnel were used to build bridges, pave roads, and build water conservancy, the agricultural conditions of Annan as a whole could be greatly improved.
Of course, if it is just to persuade the enemy to stop fighting and recuperate, then this kind of cliché will hardly bring people a sense of surprise. Moreover, all peace has a major premise, that is, the majesty of the imperial court cannot be desecrated, and the territory of the empire cannot be violated.
The clever thing about Kou Zhun is that, while expressing his political attitude of the "revisionist school", he also focused on explaining how to stabilize the border issues. Taking Annan as an example, he presented ten suggestions to Liu Yang. In summary
The five points were discussed: the Han people consolidated the border, divided the barbarians, built water conservancy, developed transportation, and encouraged agriculture
None of these require investment. The imperial court has always had preferential policies for border areas and states, but they are absolutely unable to meet Kou Zhun's "Ten Rules for Defining Borders." And Kou Zhun's real purpose in writing such a long memorial is
It seems to be coming soon.
Therefore, after reading the memorial, Liu Yang issued an edict to reduce or reduce taxes on Annan Road for one year. Note that this reduction is not that the local tax is no longer collected, but that the main courses for one year do not need to be paid to the court, and this part is used
To provide "start-up capital" for Kou Zhun Zhi'annan.
Of course, this process would inevitably involve the imperial court sending censors, emissaries and other officials to conduct overt and covert visits. Liu Yang now did not believe a hair in the integrity of local bureaucrats, including Kou Zhun.
Take Jiannan as an example. After the rebellion was put down, the imperial court also implemented tax exemptions and exemptions for the severely affected prefectures and counties as appropriate. As a result, dozens more officials were cut off, and the imperial court sent a dozen more envoys to Daozhou to investigate.
Check and check to curb the evil trend.
Liu Yang also discovered that some local bureaucrats particularly like to play with the court's policy of "benefiting the people", as if the court's favors and benefits are not for the people, but for these bureaucrats.
Generally speaking, if you don’t reach out or cut it off, it will feel extremely itchy.
At the same time, after some consideration, Liu Yang temporarily placed the four newly established states in North Chenla by Liu Wenhuan under the jurisdiction of Annan Road. To be precise, it was to put more burdens on Kou Zhun. Didn't he like to toss and give him the power of force?
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Of course, this is not for Kou Zhun to mess up the situation, otherwise he would be the first to bear the responsibility. Kou Zhun is not stupid, at least he knows better than Liu Wenhuan.
"Congratulations, Your Highness." In front of the palace gate, Zhao Kuangyi met Liu Wenhuan, the new Prince of Ruyang County, who had paid a visit to Concubine Zhao, and greeted him with a slightly complicated expression.
Liu Wenhuan was obviously in a good mood, but he was not in a wild mood, and he couldn't restrain the smug look on his face.
However, when he saw Zhao Kuangyi, he immediately regained his seriousness, saluted respectfully, and called his uncle. For Zhao Kuangyi, Liu Wenhuan respected his uncle much more than his mother. He knew better how much help Zhao Kuangyi could bring him, and not
Like Concubine Zhao, she sometimes has to be a little reserved and struggle with some inexplicable "family opinions".
Probably because of Liu Wenhuan's attitude, Zhao Kuangyi's serious expression softened a bit, and he took the initiative to invite him. After talking about "homely things", Liu Wenhuan naturally had no reason to refuse.
The two of them did not go back to the mansion, but sat down at an ordinary wine shop outside Zijin Temple, ordering a pot of warm wine to chat. It was not that they did not care about the crowd, but their respective mansions were probably not as good as this small one.
The wine shop is more "private".
"His Royal Highness led the army to counterattack Zhenla, which is still a bit reckless." After a glass of warm wine, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but point out.
Hearing this, Liu Wenhuan frowned and said, "This matter has already passed, why does my uncle bring it up again now?"
Noticing Liu Wenhuan's reaction, Zhao Kuangyi sighed inwardly, poured two glasses of wine, and said: "Please forgive me for talking too much, I just want to remind your highness of one or two things. It is not good for your highness to get carried away with your pride!"
Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Liu Wenhuan frowned even more. Such preaching is really not easy for young people with strong blood and achievements to accept. At least Zhao Kuangyi does not have the authority and status to suppress Liu Wenhuan.
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Therefore, Liu Wenhuan's expression immediately fell, and then he said with some annoyance: "I know what my uncle is pointing out! But let's talk about the matter. Zhenla violated the ban for no reason. I led the army to fight back and retaliate. What's wrong?
How can the great Han Dynasty tolerate the provocation of a small country? If a powerful man is attacked openly, he will be punished no matter how far away he is. Only after the chaos did the Han Dynasty have such a strong voice. Is it possible that the great Han Dynasty of today is not even as good as the previous dynasty? In the period of Shizu, we would not have really
How can the barbarians who have subjugated their country be able to teach us a lesson? Who dares to comment on this matter?"
"What His Highness said makes sense!" Liu Wenhuan's words were plausible and convincing. Zhao Kuangyi also nodded in approval, and then followed up: "If it weren't for this reason, Your Highness thought that you could successfully counterattack and attack Beizhenla? You attacked rashly,
If you go deep into enemy territory, even if you capture the entire Zhenla Kingdom, if you are not the eldest son of the emperor, do you think your highness will be able to be accepted in the court?"
Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Liu Wenhuan's unruly expression disappeared a lot. He buried his head in thought, but still couldn't find an answer. He finally raised his head and looked directly at Zhao Kuangyi and said: "What do you want to say, uncle? If the Murong family and the courtiers are dissatisfied, they will eventually be dissatisfied."
, If Your Majesty has any opinions, the Nanzheng Conquest has been completed, and I will also be promoted to the title of County King, why should I worry about it?"
Liu Wenhuan had a questioning tone and stared straight at Zhao Kuangyi. Zhao Kuangyi was stunned for a long time, and then asked sadly: "Does Your Highness think that His Majesty can be bullied?"
"Your Majesty is very perceptive and can see thousands of miles away. How can he be deceived? That's why Xiao Xiao won't take advantage of him!" Liu Wenhuan responded stubbornly.
Zhao Kuangyi took a sip of wine and said: "Your Highness, ask yourself, did you lead the army to attack Zhenla out of righteous indignation and boost the prestige of our country, or was it to gain fame and meritorious service?"
As soon as these words came out, Liu Wenhuan immediately lost his composure and even stood up. When he saw someone around him looking at him, he slowly sat down again pretending to be calm.
Looking at Zhao Kuangyi who was toasting and drinking there, he took a deep breath of the cool autumn air, hesitated a little, and then lowered his voice and said: "My third brother is already twelve years old. I don't have much time and I don't have many opportunities. If I don't forge ahead,
, how to break the situation?”
Zhao Kuangyi was a little surprised that Liu Wenhuan showed his feelings in this way, but after listening to his words, his expression became more solemn and he replied: "Since your highness has such ambition, you should think long term and not be impatient, otherwise it will backfire?"
"Your Highness, do you know how much food the imperial court spent on the war between Annan and Zhenla, and how much local people were mobilized?" Zhao Kuangyi said with some seriousness: "If you don't even consider these, how can you get the Sacred Heart?"
"Your Majesty is someone who takes the overall situation into consideration. When you are made king, you also have a love for your son! Letting Your Majesty lead the troops to defeat the enemy is a test. Your Majesty thinks that your performance in Zhengnan can impress His Majesty?"
Zhao Kuangyi said: "Your Majesty, if you want to seize the throne, you still need to follow the trend. What is the general trend of the world now? Your Majesty knows!"
Your Majesty's policies and guidelines for governing the country, have you ever carefully studied and studied them? If you don't realize this, no matter how much you do or how hard you perform, it will just be a fish in the woods and go in the wrong direction."
For Liu Wenhuan, Zhao Kuangyi's words really didn't sound good. Not only did they not sound good, they were even a bit long-winded, nagging, and annoying. However, in the end, Liu Wenhuan still said that he would pay attention to it in the future, study more about the policies and concepts of the emperor's father in governing the country, and stop being impatient.
Seeking progress. However, it is not clear how much Liu Wenhuan actually listened to.
No matter how Zhao Kuangyi tried to persuade him, at least what appeared on the surface now was that the eldest son of the emperor was rightly favored, and Zhao Kuangyi's pouring of cold water was somewhat inappropriate.
Liu Wenhuan took his leave first and left, while Zhao Kuangyi sat alone in the wine shop, pouring himself a glass of wine and swallowing all his melancholy into his stomach.
Zhao Kuangyi is now 59 years old, nearly sixty years old. Despite his age, the political ambitions in his youth are gradually fading away under the erosion of time.
To be honest, Zhao Kuangyi's desire for power is no longer as strong as before. In the court, in addition to fulfilling his responsibilities as a minister and cultivating his political integrity, all his efforts and hopes were placed on Liu Wenhuan, just for the sake of Liu Wenhuan.
If you can help Liu Wenhuan to rise to power, you will be considered successful, and your death will be well deserved.
However, after so many years, Zhao Kuangyi's confidence could not help but be shaken by the performance of Concubine Zhao and her son. There were really too many things that were beyond his control.
Concubine Zhao was a female prostitute with limited knowledge, so Zhao Kuangyi could not care about her, but Liu Wenhuan, whom he had been very optimistic about before, now felt powerless.
Inexplicably, Zhao Kuangyi suddenly thought of Zhao Dezhao. He was not as active as himself in supporting Concubine Zhao's mother and son. It is true that Zhao Kuangyi is now in charge of the Zhao family, but Zhao Dezhao and Concubine Zhao are brothers and sisters.
Now that I think about it, Zhao Dezhao, his eldest nephew, seems to see things more clearly than himself.
However, at this point, Zhao Kuangyi had no way out. There was only one way to go. Of course, he had no idea of retreating.
While Zhao Kuangyi commented on Liu Wenhuan's impatience, there were others in the palace who were even more anxious and unable to feel at ease.
"Queen, I'm still saying the same thing. It's better to be still than to move now. As long as the third prince is humble and respectful, thinks carefully, practices etiquette and cultivates virtue, then no one can shake his status. Otherwise, Zhu Guoxun will not agree, and the whole court will
Even the ministers didn't agree!" In the Kunming Hall, Murong Defeng, the official minister, tried his best to persuade Queen Murong.
However, the queen couldn't hear it and immediately rebuked: "You always talk like this and speak with certainty, but look at the situation in the court now? Liu Wenhuan has been crowned king!"
At the beginning, I said that my son was too young to be able to rule the country, so I tolerated it. But now that my son is grown up, he is still unable to take up his position. What's the point?"
"You always say that time is mine, but these five or six years have passed, and the officials have said nothing. On the contrary, the Zhao family's mother and son have been favored and favored.
The eldest son, does the official family regard Wen Peng as the legitimate son?"
"Queen!" Hearing Queen Murong complain, Murong Defeng became a little anxious, and his tone was even stern, and he said loudly: "You must not blame your Majesty!"
Noticing Murong Defeng's serious expression, the queen also knew that she had made a mistake. A flash of embarrassment flashed across her graceful face. She turned back and sat down, took a deep breath, and said with an unhappy tone: "Rixin, what do you think the officials think?"
?When the late emperor enthroned the official family, the official family was only eight years old, and his status had been determined early. Therefore, even for more than thirty years, it was difficult for him to compete with the dragon and tiger brothers.
Now, my son is already ten and two years old. If the name is not determined, it will not allow the nobles to wait and see, and the courtiers will be suspicious, which will also give Zhao family delusions.
If things go on like this, the foundation of the country will be uncertain. Let alone my mother and son, what good will it do to the country of Han Dynasty?"
It was rare to see the queen analyze the matter of seizing the heir so calmly. Murong Defeng listened, thought for a while, and said as calmly as possible: "Times have changed, and the situation is different now. Your Majesty has your own considerations regarding the crown prince's succession.
Now, I'm afraid I'm still observing. However, as I have always said, I still believe that as long as the queen and the third prince do not make mistakes, it is impossible for your majesty to abandon the legitimate lineage and establish a concubine.
The direct line succession system was agreed between the ancestors and the ministers, and it is also the reason why your majesty successfully succeeded to the throne. Setting up a heir apparent against the system is a way to cause chaos, and it is impossible for your majesty not to understand."
"Having said that, it is precisely because of this that I am uneasy!" Empress Murong said with a solemn expression: "The emperor's heart is unpredictable! With the current power and prestige of the official family, if he insists on becoming a minister, the noble ministers of the imperial court will
Who can stop me, can you?"
Queen Murong's question really stopped Murong Defeng. He frowned and thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "I sincerely ask the Queen to stay patient and deal with it normally."
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The empress apparently did not listen to Murong Defeng's persuasion. In the autumn of September of the sixth year of Yongxi's reign, a group of civil servants, imperial censors and ministerial officials rushed to petition the emperor to appoint a prince because the country's foundation was not solid.
, to calm the hearts of the people in the world.
So, after more than five years, the issue of the crown prince and heir apparent was once again placed in front of Liu Yang. However, this time, Liu Yang dealt with it much more simply. He did not let the two parties fight, affect the situation of the court, and undermine the great man's hard-won recovery.
harmonious and stable situation
All the officials who complained were demoted and dismissed. More importantly, Empress Murong was also reprimanded orally by Liu Yang for some reason. From the autumn of the sixth year of Yongxi period, she almost never set foot in Kunming Palace.
In informal situations, the emperor and empress did not even meet each other.
Of course, Concubine Zhao was treated in the same way. The two women usually did not dare to disobey Liu Yang, but when it came to their beloved son and the position of the prince, all scruples were put aside, which also made Liu Yang quite sad.
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The "Controversy for the Crown Prince" in the autumn of the sixth year was suppressed by Liu Yang's straightforward and decisive handling. However, even Liu Yang himself knew that there would be more and more such situations, and the pressure and contradictions would increase.
Heavy, this is almost inevitable.
Supporting Conglong's meritorious service is top-notch in any era. There will always be people who strive for it one after another. As long as they have a breath left, they will devote themselves to it without hesitation.
This time, Liu Yang also seriously thought about the issue of the crown prince. On the one hand, he was forced by the undercurrent of the heirloom situation, and on the other hand, because Liu Yang himself was not young anymore.
Liu Yang, the emperor of the sixth year of Yongxi reign, is already 49 years old