Chapter 333 The Golden Palace pays homage to the prime minister and is granted the title of Duke
Author: Muzi Blue
Chapter 333 The Golden Palace pays homage to the prime minister and is granted the title of Duke
Chang'an.
The emperor is in a particularly happy mood today.
In the morning, I even laughed out loud a few times.
This made Wei Zheng want to stand up and remind the emperor to pay attention to court etiquette.
"I am very happy today, very happy, because Shuofang has returned good news that the five-pronged attack on Liang was a complete success. Yang Gongren and others have withdrawn their troops. After two months of dispatching troops, the Liang division retreated into the city and did not dare to fight.
Yang Gongren and others reported that this time they captured 10,000 enemies, and more than 10,000 surrendered. They also captured Shuofang's population of tens of thousands, and captured more than 100,000 cattle and horses.
Not only did they restore Shanlu City in Xiazhou, but they also relocated more than 10,000 people to return home.
After this battle, Liang Shidu, this clown, has been completely defeated, and from now on, he will no longer be a border trouble for us, the Tang Dynasty."
In the court hall, Li Shimin became more and more excited as he talked. He got off the imperial couch and danced impassionedly.
There is a reason why the emperor is so happy.
Think of last year, when he counterattacked in desperate situation, mutinied to seize the throne, the Turks invaded in large numbers, and Liang Shidu, the clown, was also the vanguard.
At that time, Li Shimin was indeed in a very difficult situation, with internal and external troubles making him very anxious.
But he still survived. Although the Weiqiao Alliance was still in disgrace, he controlled the overall situation. This year, he had already surrendered Yuan Junzhang of Yunzhou and now defeated Liang Shidu.
This made Li Shimin sigh deeply, but the Turks did not dare to intervene this time.
Offense and defense have changed.
These two dogs raised by the Turks were taken away, and naturally the Turks were next.
In less than a year, the emperor had already stabilized the court inside and outside the court. He was also able to reorganize his troops and quickly counterattack. He had wiped out Yuan Junzhang and Liang Shi, who had not been able to regain control of the emperor for nine years. How could this be done?
Not happy?
Sun Wuji, the minister's right servant shot the eldest son, immediately came out of the procession and loudly praised the emperor's achievements.
"Yang Shidao, the Duke of Ande County, had meritorious service in recruiting Yuan Junzhang in Bingzhou. He was given a thousand pieces of miscellaneous colors by Taichang Qing, who was also the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and the official Ziguanglu of the Jin Dynasty."
"I watched Duke Yang Gongren command the five-pronged attack on the Liang Dynasty. He was able to control it well. He made special advances and was given a thousand pieces of color."
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The five general managers were all promoted in rank, and others, such as Shi Wuhuaiyu, the governor of Lingzhou, Su Lie, the Sima of Yanzhou, and Liu Lancheng, the Sima of the Xiazhou governor, were also rewarded based on their merits.
Wu Huaiyu was promoted to the fourth rank of Zhengyi Dafu and was given 800 pieces of silk.
The emperor sent people to issue an edict to reward the soldiers.
"Du Ruhui, Minister of the Ministry of War, pays homage to the minister."
"Du Yan, the imperial censor, is also the official minister."
"Du Yan participated in government affairs."
"Secretary Supervisor Wei Zheng participated in government affairs."
Du Ruhui previously served as the Minister of the Ministry of War and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and as a school inspector and minister. He held several important positions and entered the Political Affairs Hall as the Prime Minister.
But this time, because of Du Ruhui's meritorious service in taking charge of the Ministry of War, the emperor asked him to serve as the inspector and become an official minister.
However, he was not allowed to serve as the Ministry of Personnel. Instead, his uncle Du Yan was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. For the first time, he used the title of "participating in government affairs" to allow Du Yan to enter the political affairs hall and formally worship the prime minister.
Unexpectedly, Wei Zheng, the secretary supervisor, also joined the political affairs hall to pay homage to the prime minister because of his participation in political affairs.
However, considering that many old ministers had resigned and even Gao Shilian was convicted and released, there are not many prime ministers in the court now.
If we don't count Pei Ji, who came to Zhongshu's office on the 32nd to conduct political affairs, the current prime ministers are actually Xiao Yu, the servant on the left, Changsun Wuji, the servant on the right, Fang Xuanling, the minister of Zhongshu, and Du Ruhui, the servant.
Du Yan and Wei Zheng were newly added to the Political Affairs Hall, so there are actually only six people.
Feng Deyi died of illness, Chen Shuda and Ding You kept filial piety, Yang Gongren is now the governor of Lingzhou, Yu Wenshiji is the eunuch of the palace, Pei Ju is the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Pei Ji was actually kicked out of the court.
Xiao Yu was actually the only prime minister left in the Wude Dynasty.
However, it was expected that Du Yan would become the prime minister. He had always been in charge of Lantai and had been the emperor's confidant as early as the Qin Palace. Although he and Du Ruhui were uncles and nephews, the whole world knew that these uncles and nephews had a grudge. Du Yan
When he served as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel to Wang Shi, he killed Du Ruhui's brother and almost imprisoned and starved his brother to death. After breaking Luoyang, Du Ruhui also directly asked Li Shimin to kill Du Yan.
Therefore, the uncle and nephew of the Du family are both prime ministers, so there is no need to avoid it. Anyway, the uncle and nephew have been tit for tat and have never reconciled.
Furthermore, Du Yan and Changsun Wuji have always been at odds.
Although the queen's uncle, Gao Shilian, was demoted to the outside, the queen's brother, Changsun Wuji, was appointed as the right servant, which still aroused many people's dissatisfaction. They felt that Changsun Wuji was too young and a relative, so it was inappropriate to directly worship the right servant.
Du Yan has always been the leader of the more violent public opposition, and now having him become prime minister will undoubtedly appease him.
As for Wei Zheng's appointment as prime minister, that was really unexpected.
No one thought that Wei Zheng could be the prime minister. After all, a year ago, he was a member of Xi Ling King Li Jiancheng, and he wholeheartedly persuaded Jiancheng to kill King Qin. In a short period of time, he went from being the chief secretary of Zhan Shifu, to admonishing the officials, to Shangshu Zuo.
Cheng, then Secretary to the Young Supervisor, then Secretary to the Supervisor, and now he is worshiped as the Prime Minister with the title of Participating in Political Affairs.
Although he has not yet been promoted to the governor of the three provinces, he has become the official prime minister.
Everyone in the hall looked at Wei Zheng with somewhat complicated eyes.
Who would have thought that a remonstrating minister who relied on criticizing others every day would also become a prime minister?
Originally, everyone thought that Wang Gui, Yang Shidao, etc. were more likely to enter the political affairs hall.
But what is even more unexpected is that after the emperor asked Wei Zheng to participate in the government affairs as secretary supervisor, he also asked him to resume the post of Zuocheng, the minister, which was the position he held before.
A series of important personnel appointments can't help but make people start to have some daydreams. After all, there are recent rumors that Zuo Pu She Xiao Dapao has started to quarrel with the emperor again, and the emperor even kicked the imperial court. Although no one has come out to confirm, but
The fact that it can be said that there are noses and eyes shows that this matter is very true, and Xiao Yu may be dismissed from the prime minister at any time.
The meeting is over.
Immediately there were people visiting Wei Zheng's family, and they all brought gifts. Some brought elegant things, such as collections of ancient books or antique calligraphy and paintings, while others simply brought mundane things, such as gold books, silver basins, BMWs and incense cars.
When Wei Zheng returned home after his shift, he found that there was a queue in front of the door.
At first, I thought they were giving gifts to the Wu family again, but when I arrived at the door, I discovered that there were also gifts for the Wu family, but today more gifts were given to the Wei family.
The old servant of the Wei family was pointing the finger at the gate with excitement on his face.
Wei Zheng paid homage to the Prime Minister, and the emperor specially granted him the title of Marquis of Julu County. He also gave him a halberd inside the door and the qualifications to build a family temple. In addition to ranking Wei Zheng, he also rebuilt the gate of the Wei family and sent someone to be the supervisor immediately.
Measure the size.
There were so many people coming to visit that there was a huge pile of greetings.
Mr. Pei has also just received the title of Lady of the County.
Ms. Pei was also so excited that she cried with joy, but she didn't get too excited. For the guests who flocked to visit, they accepted all the posts first, but all the gifts were confiscated.
However, I made an exception and accepted the gift from the Wu family next door.
The Wu family were not only in-laws but also neighbors, and their relationship was quite special. As soon as the news came out that Wei Zheng was conferred the title of Marquis, the Wu family immediately came to congratulate and send gifts.
The Wu family gave a lot of gifts, one for the old Wu and his wife, one for the eldest daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cheng, on behalf of the couple, one for the second wife, Mrs. Fan, on behalf of the Wu Huaiyu and his wife, and then Wu Yu'e also gave one on behalf of her and Ma Zhou.
One serving.
These gifts included paper, ink, pens, and inkstones, books, liquor, green salt, gold bars, silver collars, horses, slaves, etc.
Wei Zheng looked at these gift lists.
It's a bit heavy, especially given by the eldest brother Cheng and the second brother Fan. It obviously represents not only the brothers Wu Huaiyi and Wu Huaiyu, the second brother, but also the etiquette of the Cheng Yaojin and Fan Xing families.
"Take it."
"Really accept it?"
"The Wu family is no stranger to each other. We are both neighbors and in-laws. We are well-connected families. No matter how high or low we are, it is all a matter of friendship."
"Will you be impeached? You just became prime minister and you received so many gifts?"
"Don't worry, this is not a bribe."
Mrs. Pei felt relieved now, "Then what shall we do back then?"
"You can go back and visit each house and bring back some books, calligraphy and paintings, whatever you like."
"Bujiro next door has also been promoted this time,"
"Well, he is doing quite well in Yanzhou now,"
Wei Zheng and Wu Huaiyu now have the same official rank. They are both senior officers of the fourth rank, Zhengyi Dafu, and are just one step away from being promoted to the third rank, Yinqing Guanglu Dafu.
But to be honest, Wei Zheng is still the best. How many fourth-rank prime ministers can there be?
Mrs. Pei held her husband's hand, her eyes full of spring. She had never expected that before, she almost broke her family because she wanted to marry the daughter of the Wang family, but now in the blink of an eye, her husband had become a prince.
Wu Huaiyu was very popular before, and now his official career is going smoothly, but now his official rank is still the same as that of her husband. As for her position, she is no longer comparable.
The governor of Lingzhou and the governor of Yanzhou, the director of Chongwen Hall and a bachelor of Chongwen Hall, the prince of Donggong Economic Bureau, Xi Ma, so many official positions,
None of them are as good as one participating in political affairs.
Although Wei Zheng's current job is to serve as the Secretary and Supervisor of Zuocheng, the Minister of Finance, he has already joined the Political Affairs Hall to participate in political affairs.
No matter how popular Wu Huaiyu is, he may not be able to become the prime minister in less than twenty years.
"I boiled a pot of good wine for you and cooked some good dishes,"
Wei Zheng looked at his wife's charming eyes and felt something he had not seen for a long time, "Okay, ma'am, let me have a few drinks with you."
Early the next morning, Wei Zheng went to court in high spirits.
Although I am not young anymore, I can still be wild as a teenager and occasionally show off my prowess. Last night, Old Wei made Xiao Pei extremely happy.
Waiting in front of the palace gate to open, the officials were particularly enthusiastic today and greeted Wei Zheng one after another. This was a treatment he had never enjoyed before in his many years as an official.
Some palace officials even specially asked him to rest in the waiting room on the side. After paying homage to the prime minister, he, like other prime ministers, had to blow the cold wind outside the palace gate. He could rest directly in the waiting room next to him. There was even a room here.
Provide them with breakfast.
In winter, there is a charcoal stove to make tea and keep warm.
Entering the waiting room, the eldest grandson Wuji, Du Ruhui, Du Yanfang, Xuanling and four other people were there, but Xiao Yu was not there. This man who contradicted the emperor was punished to reflect at home.
The four prime ministers stood up and greeted him.
Wei Zheng also saluted politely.
"Ms. Gong, the palace gate reports victory!" Changsun Wuji's entourage came in and reported, "Shuofang has a great victory."
Changsun Wuji was confused, "A great victory at Shuofang? Didn't the troops and horses of the five-pronged attack on Liang have already withdrawn their troops? Yesterday, Your Majesty had already appointed various officers and generals. Why is it another victory now?"
"Hui Xianggong was the great victory over Liang. Shi Wuhuaiyu, the commander of the Lingwu Dao march, led three thousand cavalry behind the palace. The military commander Shi rebelled against Liang Luoren, Xin Zhuer and other generals in Shuofang City. They rose up in the middle of the night, killed Liang's division and captured Shuofang.
The city descended."
"My lord, all the Liang masters are dead, and the pseudo-Liang Kingdom has been destroyed!"
"The envoy reporting the victory is sent by Wu Changshi, and Lubu was also written by Wu Changshi himself, and is waiting for the palace gate to be opened."
Changsun Wuji looked at Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Du Yan, and the five prime ministers, all with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
"The five-pronged army that attacked Liang has retreated, leaving Wu Huaiyu with three thousand cavalry at the rear. Then he instigated a rebellion against Liang Luoren and Xin Zhu'er without using a single soldier, and then killed the capital of Liang's division and captured the three cities of Shuofang?"
"hiss!"
The five prime ministers couldn't help but take a long breath,
"Wu Qingyang really left a surprise for us!"
Du Ruhui couldn't help but sigh, "I thought it would take at least next year to destroy Liang Shidu in one fell swoop. Who could have imagined that there would be such a surprise."
"Since Liang Shidu is dead, this fake Liang will definitely spread the word. Wu Qingyang will make great achievements again this time."
"Yes, it is not an exaggeration to destroy the country, kill the king, and make the country a duke."
The last separatist rebel king in the world was wiped out by Wu Huaiyu. This feat was truly extraordinary, and he was the only one to do so.
Wei Zheng was filled with shock after hearing this. He was a little proud yesterday. After all, Wu Huaiyu was still younger than him. Who would have expected that just one night later, he would already destroy the country and kill the king.
When the time comes, the palace door opens.
The five of them were the first to enter the palace with happy faces.
On the Golden Palace.
The emperor arrived and already knew about the great victory. The smile on the emperor's face was even brighter than yesterday.
His mouth was grinning to the back of his ears.
"Wu Huaiyu made a plan to rebel against the enemy generals, killed Liang's capital, and Pingshuo Fangcheng. His contribution was in Sheji. What do you think should be rewarded?"
Yesterday everyone was envious of Wei Zheng, and today everyone is envious of Wu Huaiyu. What luck.
As soon as the five armies withdrew, he successfully instigated a rebellion and killed the king and destroyed the country. People suspected that he deliberately waited for the withdrawal of the troops before taking action, intending to monopolize the great achievements.
If we really want to talk about rewards, no reward is too high.
Du Ruhui came out first.
"I believe that with Wu Huaiyu's merits, I can be promoted to the rank of Yinqing Guanglu doctor."
Changsun Wuji had a good relationship with Wu Huaiyu, and at this time he was also pushing the boat and carrying the sedan chair, "Your Majesty, Wu Huaiyu was originally promoted to the fourth rank, to break the king's victory. Even if he was directly promoted to two ranks to become the third rank Jin Ziguanglu doctor, it would not be too much.
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Li Shimin was very happy as he stroked his carefully groomed beard.
"Prime Minister Wei, what reward do you think should be given?"
In the past, Wu Huaiyu discussed rewards for his meritorious service several times, but Wei Zheng always obstructed him, thinking that the reward was too much.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Wu Huaiyu has indeed made a great contribution this time. This time Wu Huaiyu accompanied the army to Shuofang to attack Liang and led an army. Shanlu City made a clever plan to counterattack and capture the enemy general. He captured Shanlu City in one fell swoop and captured eight thousand enemies.
Then he besieged Shuofang, and used tricks to drive a wedge between Liang Shidu and his general Li Zhengbao, causing Liang Shidu to kill the general and destroy the Great Wall. Now he even instigated Liang Shidu's younger brother and his imperial guard general to rebel, beheading Liang Shidu and surrendering to the city.
As a result, the pseudo-liang was destroyed,
Wu Huaiyu helped us, the Tang Dynasty, pacify the last rebel king in the separatist regime in the world. This achievement is enough to make us the Duke of the country."
As soon as Wei Zheng's words came out, even Li Shimin was a little surprised.
In the past, Wu Huaiyu led the hospital camp in Longyou and made great contributions. He wanted to confer a viscount on Wu Huaiyu, but Wei Zheng objected. Now he actually took the initiative to confer a viscount on Wu Huaiyu.
"Could it be that Prime Minister Wei said this because he was married to the Wu family?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.
"Your Majesty, Wu Huaiyu's contribution is truly demonstrated here. Although I am related to the Wu family by marriage, it is impossible for me to be partial."
Li Shimin smiled.
He stroked his beard and glanced at the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was bowing his head and saying nothing, and the prince Zuo Wei led Li Jing.
"Li Jing, Wu Huaiyu is your disciple of the Art of War. What do you think of his contribution and what reward should he receive?"
Li Jing came out.
"Replying to Your Majesty, I think what Du Shizhong, Changsun Pushe, and Wei Jian said is very reasonable. Wu Huaiyu defeats the king and wins. The merit is in the country, and the honor will be added to the Zhuguo!"
Li Jing did not shy away from suspicion, was very kind to his beloved disciple, and was not affected by Sanniang's incident.
Li Shimin stroked his beard.
"My dear friends, do you have any objections to this?"
