In the emperor's bedroom, Li Shimin and his uncle slept on the same bed and talked all night long.
The two of them seemed to have returned to the past war days, when they often slept in the same tent like this and discussed matters late into the night.
"I removed Liu Zhenghui from the post of Minister of Punishment and replaced him with Li Jing. Does he have any complaints?"
Liu Zhenghui was one of the seventeen heroes of the Yuanmou in Taiyuan. He was a confidant of the Supreme Emperor. In his early years, he was the Sima of Yingyang Prefecture in Taiyuan. At that time, he, Liu Wenjing, the magistrate of Jinyang, and Pei Ji, the eunuch of Jinyang Palace, planned the army with Li Yuan, who was left behind in Taiyuan.
He was born in the Liu family of Henan, a Xiongnu clan, and belonged to Jihu, which was Sinicized in the Northern Wei Dynasty. During the Wude period, he controlled Taiyuan and was the capital of the Ministry of Punishment. He was also very meritorious. He was once captured by Liu Wuzhou, but he remained loyal and unyielding.
It's just that he and Luo Yi are relatives and have close contact with each other.
These relationships with the Supreme Emperor's confidants and Luo Yi's relatives were enough to make Liu Zhenghui step aside. The emperor removed him as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments and transferred him to the Minister of Guanglu Temple, which could be regarded as leaving him some favor.
"Liu Zhenghui complained a lot and felt it was unfair. He even said that Luo Yi could not possibly rebel." Changsun Wuji showed no favoritism to this Taiyuan Yuanmou hero who had an iron ticket to avoid death. One sentence put him in a desperate situation.
The emperor snorted coldly.
"In this case, Guanglu Qing shouldn't do anything anymore. He will remove his name, take back his real title, and order Yousi to investigate his relationship with Luo Yi."
"As for Liu Shili, someone had previously reported that his surname was Ying Fu, and he wanted to rebel. I asked him face to face, and he said that he was only a sixth-rank official in the Sui Dynasty. Later, he fell in love with the wrong person and served Wang Shichong as a bodyguard general. Luoyang was pacified, and he should have been arrested.
He was executed because I admired his talent, so I pardoned him and appointed him as the left guard.
In June last year, I followed Jingde, Junji and other nine generals for their meritorious service. Now I am granted the title of Duke of Qianhu County and worship General Zuo Xiaowei. These are all gifts from me. I don't dare to have any second thoughts.
I also believed him, but I also reminded him to have less contact with Luo Yi, but now someone has reported that Liu Shili still has close contact with Luo Yi secretly, so how can I trust him?"
"It's a pity that I asked him to inspect General You Wuhou earlier,"
Liu Shili was originally one of the nine generals of the Xuanwu Sect and an important confidant of the emperor in planning the palace coup, but now he is still entangled with Luo Yi, despite the emperor's warning.
Li Shimin was very disappointed with this. Liu Shili was the fourth-level official who had previously been granted the title of meritorious official. Together with Hou Junji and Zhang Gongjin, he was granted the title of Thousand Households.
Liu Zhenghui was in contact with Luo Yi, but he still managed to get it over with, but Liu Shili really shouldn't have done so.
"Remove Master Liu's official status, seize the title and dismissal from office, and let him reflect at home."
The emperor also asked Liu Zhenghui to take back the death-free iron coupon in his hand, which was regarded as a death penalty.
"An Ye also had many secret contacts with Luo Yi, did you know?" the emperor asked.
Changsun Wuji felt cold in his heart when he heard this. Changsun Anye was his third brother. Of course, they had the same father and different mothers, so their relationship was not good. When his father Changsun Sheng passed away, his brother and sister were still young. As a result, Changsun Anye took their mother and son away.
San was kicked out of the house.
Fortunately, their uncle Gao Shilian took in their mother-in-law at that time.
However, although Gao Shilian was the son of King Anle of the Northern Qi Dynasty, his official career was not smooth in the Sui Dynasty. He was also convicted of being involved in political battles and was exiled to Jiaozhou. It was very difficult for his aunt and children to stay in the capital, but they were still given a small courtyard.
Always help.
That difficult life also made the brothers and sisters Changsun Wuji mature early.
Now there are two brothers and sisters, one is the empress of the motherland, the other is the minister's right servant and worships the prime minister. They are extremely rich and noble. The eldest grandson Anye is no more than the general of the right prison gate.
In fact, the relationship between the brothers has always been bad, but Empress Changsun came forward and often persuaded Wuji to be generous, so the superficial harmony was barely maintained.
Changsun Anye was a restless man and was addicted to alcohol. However, among the five Wuji brothers, the eldest eldest, Changsun Xingbu, was King Kuzhen of the Han Dynasty during the Sui Dynasty. After the Han Dynasty rebelled, he refused to allow the Han Dynasty to enter Bingzhou City. After the city was destroyed, he was killed and the court gave him a pension.
, and made his younger brother, eldest Sun Heng'an, the Ying Yang Lang General. However, the second brother who was granted the title of this generation also had no ability and was not involved in the Sui Dynasty.
The third child, An Ye, whose given name is Wu Xian, is known as a drunkard. As soon as his father died, he kicked his father's second wife and her children out of the house. He did not inherit half of his father's eldest son Sun Sheng's skills, but his extravagant enjoyment was first-rate.
, when he drove away his younger siblings and waited for his younger sister to marry Li Shimin, the Li family established the Tang Dynasty, and the eldest grandson Anye asked his younger sister for official titles every day.
Empress Changsun was a relatively virtuous person, but she found it difficult to refuse her brother's rogue requests. She often went to Li Shimin to intercede for Anye, and with this relationship, he became the general of the right prison gate.
But Changsun Anye didn't show any restraint. Instead, he acted unscrupulously because of his status as uncle of the state.
That means I dare to accept anyone’s money, and I dare to respond to anyone’s request.
Although he knew that his brother-in-law was not getting along with Luo Yi, he still kept in contact with Luo Yi.
Changsun Wuji dislikes this brother very much, but among his five brothers, except for one brother Wuyi who is still young, this is the only one left among the three brothers.
Li Shimin also knew very well that Changsun Anye was a rogue, and sighed, "Go back and have a long talk with Anye. This time I will not pursue him for the sake of your brother and sister. I hope he will take care of himself."
"I thank Your Majesty for your great kindness,"
Changsun Wuji was actually willing to see the emperor's crime of public security, and it would be best to exile this scoundrel to the frontier. However, Changsun Anye was his and the queen's brother, and also represented the Changsun family outside the country. If he wanted to be involved in the crime of rebellion, it would be unreasonable for him to be involved in the crime of rebellion.
It will definitely affect their brothers and sisters.
The best thing for such a scoundrel is to drink to death one day, that would be the best.
"Wu Huaiyu was assassinated in Lingzhou City. Dozens of mountain barbarians and Turkic assassins ambush and assassinate her in the street. One of the assassins was even the maid Li Daozong had just given to Wu Huaiyu. What do you think about this?"
Changsun Wuji and Li Daozong have been feuding for a long time.
They were both under the command of the King of Qin at that time, and later they were ordered to lead the troops to attack together. However, due to disagreements, they had a very unpleasant quarrel. Li Daozong ignored the opposition of his eldest grandson and insisted on leading the troops to attack. Zhangsun Wuji did not move and did not attack. As a result, Li Daozong was defeated.
, almost died, and the grudge was forged.
Although the emperor also helped to resolve the issue, Li Daozong, who had always had a good temper, refused to forgive Changsun Wuji. After all, no one could forgive him. He almost died, his subordinates were almost wiped out, and he almost became another Li Daoxuan.
But Changsun Wuji refused to admit his mistake. He felt that Li Daozong was reckless and attacked rashly. If he followed, the whole army would be gone. So even if Li Daozong died in battle, he would not regret it. He had to be responsible to the King of Qin. Li Daozong
If the army is defeated, it is his own responsibility, and he has to take part in it.
When Changsun Wuji saw the emperor asking about this matter, he hesitated for a moment and then said bluntly, "I think it is unlikely that King Rencheng would assassinate Wu Huaiyu.
These assassins were more likely sent by Liang Shidu or the Turks.
However, as the governor of Lingzhou, King Rencheng had guarded Shuofang for five years, and he actually allowed the enemy to openly attack the new governor of Yanzhou in Lingzhou City, and there was also an assassin who was the maid he had just sent out. He was also seriously derelict in his duties.
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Changsun Wuji was not polite and took the opportunity to read a book about Li Daozong. For example, he occupied hundreds of hectares in Lingzhou, and secretly smuggled back trade, etc.
"There are many problems in Shuofang. Many officials are only focused on occupying land and smuggling. They even bring the imperial army and are busy catching and selling slaves.
If this continues, the consequences will be disastrous. The attack on Wu Huaiyu this time also sounded the alarm to the court that it cannot be allowed to continue like this.
To change the current situation in Shuofang, it is best to change the governor first."
Li Shimin lay on the couch and thought carefully.
Last winter, Li Daozong was transferred back to the court as Minister of Punishment. However, in order to conquer Liang, Li Shimin finally chose to let Li Daozong, who had been in Lingzhou for a long time, return to be the governor. But now he can't help but waver a little.
"How about letting Duan Decao succeed the governor of Lingzhou? Duan Decao has been in Yanzhou for a long time, and he has always fought against Liang Shidu, and he has a good record."
"No, Your Majesty. Although Duan Decao is very good at fighting, the situation in the Governor's Mansion in Yanzhou is not much better than that in Lingzhou. Duan Decao going to Lingzhou is just changing the soup without changing the medicine. It is best to transfer people from outside Shuofang.
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The better candidate was Li Jing, but Li Jing had just been transferred to the court as Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment and Crown Prince Zuowei, not to mention that the emperor had no intention of letting Li Jing leave the town.
"How about Hou Junji taking over as the governor of Lingzhou?" the emperor asked again.
"Your Majesty, Hou Junji has been following your Majesty. Although he is very brave in charging into battle, he has never had the experience of standing alone. He has never even been a governor, let alone the governor of Lingzhou in the current war."
Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh that Hou Junji was loyal enough, but it was a pity that he lacked qualifications and experience and could not bear this heavy burden. "It would be great if Shu Bao was in good health. I would be most at ease if he became the governor of Lingzhou. It's a pity that
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The emperor added, "Originally, you are qualified to hold this position."
"I am willing to go to Shuofang Governor to relieve His Majesty's worries."
"You are now the minister's right servant. There is no reason to become the governor again. Wouldn't that be a relegation?"
Although Lingzhou Dudu's Mansion is only the Central Dudu's Mansion, like Liangzhou Dudu's Mansion, it is the most important military town in the northwest, especially now it is becoming more and more important.
You must choose someone with sufficient abilities and qualifications.
Li Shimin searched around his confidants, but found no suitable one. Qin Qiong was ill, Yuchi Gong went to Xiangzhou to be the governor, Cheng Yaojin was appointed the governor of Luzhou, Zhang Gongjin was the governor of Daizhou, and Qu Tutong was the governor of Luozhou.
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Liu Shili, the general who inspected the school right Wuhou, had just been dismissed by himself.
Fan Xing was appointed the governor of Yanzhou, Li Daliang was the governor of Jiaozhou, Guo Xiaoke was the governor of Zhaozhou, and Huang Junhan was the governor of Kuizhou.
Li Daozong was originally trusted by Li Shimin, but now he had to consider replacing him but could not find a suitable candidate.
Li Xiaogong's qualifications, prestige and abilities were sufficient, but Li Shimin could not let him go without any worries.
The other generals Liu Hongji, Changsun Shunde and Tang Jian, as well as brothers-in-law Chai Shao, Duan Lun and Yang Shidao, are actually sufficient in terms of qualifications and abilities.
But Li Shimin was not too reassured about these few people. They were either the Supreme Emperor's confidants or the Supreme Emperor's sons-in-law. It was too late for Li Shimin to deprive them of their power, so how could he easily grant them important positions?
"How about letting Wu Huaiyu inspect the Lingzhou governor?" As soon as the emperor finished speaking, he immediately vetoed it, "He is still too young and not qualified enough.
What do you think about letting Fan Xing, the governor of Yanzhou, be the governor of Lingzhou, Duan Decao, the governor of Xiazhou, be the governor of Qingzhou, and Duan Lun, the governor of Qingzhou, be the governor of Yanzhou?"
Changsun Wuji thought about it and felt that such a transfer was too big. Originally, the governors of the eight major governors were appointed years ago. Now that they have just taken office, it is not appropriate to overthrow them and start over.
The emperor also sighed and felt that it was indeed inappropriate.
"How about letting Xue Wanche, the governor of Longzhou, succeed the governor and governor of Lingzhou, put Yanzhou into the governor's office of Lingzhou, and Wu Huaiyu becomes the governor of Lingzhou governor's office and the governor of Yanzhou?"
The governor of Lingzhou, Shi, is only a senior official of the fifth rank, while the governor of Yanzhou is a senior official of the fourth rank. However, the emperor's arrangement is very meaningful. Although the governor of Yanzhou is a junior official of the fourth rank, he is only in charge of the military and administration of Yanzhou.
The governor of Lingzhou Governor's Office can manage the military and political affairs of several states in Lingzhou.
If the Xiazhou Governor's Office removes one Yanzhou, it will still be the Governor of Xia Suiyin Province, the Gyeongju Governor's Office will be the governor of Qingjing Ningzhou, the Huizhou Governor will be the governor of Huiyuan Province, and the Yanzhou Governor will be governor of Yan, Dan, Fu,
Fang Sizhou.
However, Youzhou is actually in name only, so the Lingzhou Governor's Mansion actually only has two states, Lingyan. Governor Xue Wanche is also the governor of Lingzhou, and Wu Huaiyu is the chief governor and the governor of Yanzhou. Each of them leads one state, and together they command the governor's mansion.
It was obvious that the emperor did not fully trust Xue Wanche, who was not his direct descendant.
The emperor trusted Xue Wanche's ability.
"Calling King Rencheng back to the court to pay homage to Qing Honglu."
"I ordered you to investigate the Lingzhou assassination case strictly and get to the bottom of it."
Changsun Wuji was lying on the other end of the couch, with a smile on his lips.
