Chapter 7 The release of power from noble relatives
In the late winter of the third year of Qianyou's reign, it snowed again in Tokyo. The wind added to the snow, and it was very heavy. It lasted for three days, and the sky and the earth were covered with snow, which was a good omen for a good harvest.
South of Miyagi City, the Ryukyu Army garrison was the first army to demobilize after the snow. The soldiers who had returned from three-day leave entered training mode under the command of their officers. Amidst the sound of drills, hundreds more soldiers were carrying materials. , build the barracks that were damaged by the wind and snow. With more people and strength, you can repair them in one day.
Outside the imperial city, in the squares and alleys, the sounds of rustling are concentrated, but the movement is not small. No matter rich or poor, high or low, everyone is busy sweeping away the snow in front of their doors. The breath of life is very strong, and children are snowy. The playful laughter also adds a bit of color to the city of Tokyo. The further away from the imperial city, the more lively it becomes.
It is rare to find a wide street in a densely packed neighborhood, and the Shouyang Palace is located on a street with a wide view. It is the most important street. The Gaomen mansion is magnificent and luxurious, with an astonishing scale. Inside the mansion, the rockery is stained with frost and snow. , the lake pavilion is covered with ice, and the trees are deserted, but their luxurious color cannot be faded.
Shouyang Gong, Wu Deshi, Li Shaoyou, the nephew of the Queen Mother, the emperor's younger brother, cousin...
In the early summer, for his service and service, Liu Chengyou promoted Li Shaoyou to the title of Duke, expanded his estate, and rewarded him with gold, silver, silks, and beauties. He was extremely favored, and there was nothing special in the court.
Of course, this sudden generous reward did not come without a price. A series of honors and honors came at the expense of his father Li Hongxin's retirement.
Li Hongxin, the brother of the Queen Mother and the uncle of the Emperor, was the deputy commander of the Imperial Palace in front of the palace at that time. He was a senior general with a leading position in the armies of the Han Dynasty and the Han Dynasty, holding military power. He was previously the deputy commander of the bodyguard army, and no matter what else, he was the deputy commander of the emperor's army. In the early days of Liu Chengyou's accession to the throne, he still played a certain role as a check and balance against foreign generals and as an escort.
Of course, the effect did not last long. The emperor quickly controlled the situation and took the throne with his excellent tactics. Then, Li Hongxin's role in the army gradually became negative.
The development and changes of the Imperial Army of the Han Dynasty were carried out through constant organizational adjustments and personnel changes. The core purpose was to declare the emperor's majesty and strengthen control. Analyze the bodyguard department, send out senior generals, promote young talents, reward and bribe, and organize the army. Military discipline...
In the past three years, it can be said that among the foreign ministers, the threat of the military elders has been destroyed and dealt with by Liu Chengyou. However, for Liu Chengyou, it is still not enough. Foreign relatives and relatives have become his targets.
The first person to target was Li Hongxin. Initially, he was afraid that Li Hongxin was not smart enough and made his intention clear without hinting. Lao Li was very unhappy and did not know what to do, so he went to the palace to complain to the Queen Mother. After all, he was his biological brother, so Li could not help but intervene. After a few sentences, Liu Chengyou was dissatisfied for the first time, and the relationship between mother and son became somewhat cold.
Li Shaoyou was still aware of current affairs and knew Liu Chengyou better than his father. He knew that if he really angered this cousin, he would not really care about his nephew. Especially if the relationship between the emperor and his son was really damaged because of this incident, it would inevitably To arouse Liu Chengyou's anger would be to bring disaster upon oneself.
Moreover, if the Queen Mother can protect them for a while, she can also protect them for a lifetime. What if the Queen Mother is gone?
Li Shaoyou may be a bit dissolute and unreliable in his daily life, but he is always shrewd in matters of right and wrong. After some sincere analysis and advice, his father was shocked into a cold sweat. Without hesitation, he entered the palace in a panic and took the initiative. Please resign to Liu Chengyou.
Despite some twists and turns, Liu Chengyou still expressed his acceptance and responded with a smile when faced with his uncle's "turning back and making peace". At the same time as he was relieved of his military duties, he was promoted to the title of Duke of Yu, and was given the title of founding hero, and was rewarded with mansions, manors, land, The money and silk were not reduced, and he was not sent away. He was left to enjoy the blessings in Tokyo. He had used his status, position, and power to earn a large family fortune, and he was not going to question it, and let bygones be bygones.
After Li Hongxin resigned, the other two uncles, Li Hongyin and Li Hongjian, there are examples of brothers, both accepted the emperor's "deal", each resigned from the army and had the right to withdraw from the army.
This can also be regarded as a redemption strategy!
Regarding the dismissal of his relatives, it was not that Liu Chengyou was afraid of them, but that these people had limited abilities and could not be reused.
Take Li Hongxin as an example. He has no talent in the state or county and no skills in the military, but he was lucky enough to be promoted as a noble relative. He is greedy and stingy, likes to collect, and loses the hearts of the people. If he had been in a high position for a long time and held great power, I am afraid that not only would he not be able to Benefit, but harm.
Among the uncles, the only one who was somewhat knowledgeable was Li Hongwei (Yi), who was the military governor of Pinglu at that time. At the beginning of the year, the former military governor Guo Jin died of illness, and Li Hongwei was proposed to succeed him. After half a year of service, he showed great achievements. With the talent of guarding, the imperial court destroyed the Buddha, and there was little chaos in the land of Ziqing.
Uncle-in-law Li Ye was a talented man with high ambitions, but he had little experience in the world. He was somewhat ambitious but short-handed, and he was not big-minded. However, because the Queen Mother was too fond of him, he thought it was to give his mother face, so Liu Chengyou still kept him and let him work in Xuan Dynasty. Sitting in the position of the envoy.
There are a lot of nobles and relatives in the Han clan, but when we break it down, there are really only a few who are useful. Those who can catch Liu Chengyou's eyes are Li Shaoyou, Song Yanwo, and Li Hongwei. The rest can only be used as crooked melons. Jujube is used to describe that most of them have low talents and morals, and are not worthy of being sons of men...
On the front of the palace, Li Hongxin resigned, and Liu Chengyou promoted Murong Yanzhao, whom he had known for more than a year in the Forbidden Army, to the rank of Marquis of Yu, the palace commander, to assist the palace commander Shang Hongqian in commanding the army.
Shang Hongqian, the tool man who was supported by Liu Chengyou after Shi Hongzhao was demoted, was originally a passer-by. He had some thoughts during his tenure, but luckily he suppressed them in time due to circumstances.
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Therefore, for more than two years, he has been in the position of commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Army, and Liu Chengyou has no intention of replacing him. He still needs a veteran general like him who meets the requirements in all aspects except his ability to act as a facade.
When Liu Chengyou did not set up deputy capital commanders and horse and infantry commanders in front of the palace, and Shang Hongqian gradually delegated power, the daily command affairs of the Sima Bu armies in front of the palace were actually handled by Murong Yanzhao.
Compared with the front department, the changes in the Guards Department were even greater. The first and second leaders, as well as the chief and deputy commanders, were replaced. Bai Wenke, the commander of the guards and horse infantry, was promoted to an official with the title of Taiwei; Li Hongjian, the deputy commander, for this uncle , Liu Chengyou did not favor one over the other, he was equally generous in salary, glory and splendor.
The successor was the abbot of the country, King Linqing, who stayed behind in Yedu before. Gao Xingzhou, the envoy of the Tianxiong Army, commanded the two armies of the guards. In order to check and balance, Liu Chengyou's choice was Wang Jun, the deputy privy envoy. Wang Jun's character became increasingly fierce He is arrogant and arrogant, and cannot tolerate others, but his ability and efficiency in doing things are getting higher and higher, so he is perfect for offending and balancing others.
He was originally placed in the Privy Council to check and balance Guo Wei, but to Liu Chengyou's surprise, Guo Wei was too slippery. He was usually honest, low-key, and humble, and he followed Wang Jun's hair. Even though Wang Jun was very aggressive, he still Guo Wei resolved the situation and his position in the Privy Council was increasingly consolidated. As the Privy Council gained increasing weight, this situation was not what Liu Chengyou wanted to see. Fortunately, Wang Jun was transferred out of the Privy Council.
At the same time, Gao Xingzhou was transferred back to Tokyo as the commander-in-chief, which was a great support to the concubine Gao in the harem, especially when the two princes Liu Yang and Liu Xi were born. Liu Chengyou, who had already practiced his balancing skills at home, saw the opportunity again. Another father-in-law, Fu Yanqing, was transferred to Daming Mansion, succeeded Tianxiong Army, guarded Yedu, and was named King of Wei.