After the court meeting ended, Wu Huaiyu did not go home. Today's meeting took a long time. The emperor prepared food for the ministers on the porch.
The food is pretty good,
After staying in Lingnan for a year and a half, he really missed these Guanzhong foods, especially the Guanzhong noodles.
As usual, the prime ministers had sheep in their dining room, and the Tongzhou sheep being slaughtered were very delicious, something that the sheep from Lingnan did not have.
There were snacks and fruits after the meal, but unfortunately no wine.
"Wei Gong,"
There are many rules for eating in the corridors of the palace. You are not allowed to chat noisily while eating. After eating, Huaiyu was not idle and took the opportunity to communicate with the prime ministers privately.
"Let's take a walk to eat."
"good."
Attendant Wei Zheng responded with a smile, and the two of them walked on the corridor. The sun was shining brightly outside, and it was quite cool on the corridor.
"You won't leave when you come back this time, right?" Wei Zheng asked.
"The things in Lingnan haven't been settled yet. It's all that bastard Hou Junji who is messing around. I can only wipe his ass," Huaiyu said with a smile, "Fortunately, the progress is going smoothly, but it still needs some time. Waiting for the suppression."
After Fu Bingyong pacified the left and right Xi barbarians, he still had to take advantage of the situation to implement the Two Taxes Law in Lingnan.
There are many things to do, and there are so many things to worry about. This time I squeezed out time from my busy schedule to come back.
After pacifying the Left and Right Rivers, they also planned to capture the Lazi tribe in the middle of Lingnan, Qianzhong and Nanzhong roads. After conquering them, they would establish Jiyi Prefecture County and incorporate it into the territorial rule of the Tang Dynasty...
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What Wu Huaiyu said had already been reported to the imperial court, and even in the future strategic plan reached after discussions between the emperor and the prime ministers, the Lunzi Department was a large blank area, and even superficial surrender had not yet been achieved.
Capturing this blank area will have a great effect.
The biggest role is to open up the communication channel between Shu, especially the Shu area to the sea, and connect it with Shu. Then it can radiate and deter the wild areas such as central Guizhou, Nanzhong, and the western part of Lingnan Yongfu and the western part of Jiaofu.
In this way, the entire southwest border of the empire can be effectively integrated.
It not only strengthens the empire's actual control over southern Xinjiang, but also promotes trade on the Southwest Silk Road and the Southeast Maritime Silk Road, allowing goods from the interior of southern Xinjiang to flow. Of course, it also facilitates the flow of goods from the interior of the Central Plains into the border.
In all aspects, this strategic line is great. Although it may take hundreds of years to continuously invest in and expand it, it is worth it and can bring huge returns, both in geopolitics and military strategy.
And also economically.
But coordinating such a large stall is not something that a certain governor of the governor's mansion can do.
It’s not even something that can be accomplished in one place. This involves Lingnan Road, Qianzhong Road, Jiannan Road and other roads. It not only requires the overall coordination of the court, but also requires sufficient qualifications, prestige and level at the local level.
and capable people.
And Wu Huaiyu happens to be the right person in every aspect.
"I'd better stay in Lingnan and finish my work. I will express my condolences to the saint and will not occupy this position."
"I hope that Wei Gong can support Zhou Guogong to enter the political affairs hall, and just take the title of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and participate in the political affairs before worshiping the prime minister."
Wei Zheng looked at Wu Huaiyu and did not agree immediately.
"Du Zhenglun was implicated in the Eastern Palace and was demoted. I know that Duke Wei has always admired Du Zhenglun's talent. I am willing to help in this matter. I have always admired his talent and integrity."
Du Zhenglun was a scholar in the Sui Dynasty, and all three brothers were admitted as scholars. It can be said that he was very famous. Later, he was recruited by Li Shimin into the Literature Museum of Prince Qin's Mansion, and he was considered to be very qualified.
In the first year of Zhenguan, Wei Zheng strongly recommended Du Zhenglun, saying that his talents were unparalleled in ancient and modern times. Therefore, Li Shimin promoted Du to the rank of Wailang, a member of the Ministry of War. Later, he was recommended and supported by Wu Huaiyu, and his official career was compromised.
After Wu Huaiyu left the capital, Li Shimin had high hopes for Du Zhenglun, hoping that he could become like Wu Huaiyu.
Prince's Master,
As the saying goes, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Previously, when the East Palace caused such a big incident, the emperor was extremely angry, and many officials in the East Palace were unlucky because of this.
Du Zhenglun was extremely disappointed with Li Shimin and wanted to demote him to Jiaozhou.
Wei Zheng loved Du Zhenglun's talent and even thought that he was his political successor. However, although Du Zhenglun was talented, he was a bit narrow-minded.
When the Du family jointly revised the genealogy of the Zhao family, they were ridiculed and rejected by the Du family.
Du Zhenglun's official career has been smooth in recent years, and he is a bit proud of himself. The Du family has two prime ministers, Du Ruhui, Du Yan, uncle and nephew. Both of them died of illness, and the Du family in Jingzhao was a little weak. Later, the emperor missed Du Ruhui and recruited his younger brother Du Chuke into the court.
be reused,
Du Chuke and Du Zhenglun happened to have similar official ranks and positions, so they had many conflicts.
This time Du Zhenglun was implicated in the Eastern Palace and was demoted. In fact, Du Chuke had put in a lot of effort.
Wei Zheng wanted to win over Du Zhenglun.
"We can first find a way to ensure that Du Zhenglun stays in the capital. First, he can retain the position of regular servant of the Sanqi to assist the prince in supervising the country, and then resume his position as the prince Zuo Shuzi later." Huaiyu said.
Wei Zheng understood that this was the exchange condition offered by Wu Huaiyu. He would help keep Du Zhenglun from being demoted to the state, and Wei Zheng would help recommend the warrior Xun to the political affairs hall.
"It has been several months since Hou Junji was dismissed from his post. Your Majesty has long intended for him to return." Wei Zheng said this.
"Does Prime Minister Wei think he is suitable for a comeback?"
"Hou Junji has made great contributions to the country. Although he has made some mistakes, he cannot let his talents go to waste. After all, he is still young." Wei Zheng said.
"Prime Minister Wei is quite attentive to this student." Huaiyu smiled, "Since Prime Minister Wei wants to protect him, why not let him inspect the Sima School in Jingzhou and follow Li Zihe to Pingshan Qiang in Jingzhou, which can be regarded as atonement for his sins.
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A mere former prime minister, the number one hero of the Xuanwu Sect, is now reduced to a Jingzhou Sima, and the word "inspection and correction" is also added, which is a bit insulting.
However, Wei Zheng was very satisfied with this, and if Wu Huaiyu was willing to let go, others would not be so opposed, and Hou Junji's path to comeback would be smooth.
It doesn't matter whether Sima is Sima or not, what's important is that he can come back.
Wei Zheng did not confiscate Hou Junji's gift. He accepted Hou Junji as his student and thought he knew Hou Junji relatively well. He also knew what Hou Junji was doing in Yongfu, Lingnan, but he still felt that Hou Junji was a talent.
, can’t just waste it.
What's more, Hou Junji visited his house many times and expressed his determination to change his past, and the emperor had already intended to give Hou Junji a chance.
The two prime ministers reached an agreement in the corridor.
Wu Huaiyu always kept a smile on his face. He hated Hou Junji with all his heart. He was one of the few people he could truly call his enemy.
Others, such as Chai Shao, were at best incompatible opponents, but they had a falling out with Hou Junji, but he also knew that with Li Shimin around, it would be too difficult for Hou Junji to kill him as long as he did not rebel.
Disaster.
Today, first Wen Yanbo and then Wei Zheng had to speak for Hou Junji, so Wu Huaiyu had no choice but to compromise.
In the final analysis, politics is about transactions and compromises. Only by giving up can you get something. If you can send the warrior Yu to the political hall, it is not impossible to let Hou Junji go first.
After bidding farewell to Wei Zheng, Wu Huaiyu went straight to Wen Yanbo.
He got straight to the point, "I plan to recommend Hou Junji to inspect the Sima School in Jingzhou and follow Li Zihe to Jingzhou to quell the Qiang rebellion. After the Qiang rebellion in Jingzhou is quelled, Hou Junji can be asked to take over as the governor of Jingzhou. What does Prime Minister Wen think?"
Wen Yanbo stroked his beard, a little surprised.
"Xianggong Wu is indeed a prime minister who can support a boat and has a big picture in mind,"
Huaiyu chuckled,
They are all old foxes. If he gave in, Wen Yanbo would of course reciprocate the favor. Huaiyu did not hide it, hoping that he could support the warrior Xun to enter the political hall. He also made it clear that he would continue to stay in Lingnan.
The three brothers of the Wen family are known as the Three Heroes of Hedong. They are as famous as the uncles and nephews of the Xue family of Sanfeng of Hedong, but their official career is stronger than that of the Xue family.
He has a good relationship with the warrior Xun. He is a fellow from Hedong and a hero of the Yuanmou in Taiyuan. He is willing to support the warrior Xun to enter the court. Of course, he also has conditions. He hopes that Wu Huaiyu can take care of the Wen family.
