Chapter 183 There will be a battle sooner or later
Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji saluted together.
"Your Majesty, Songtsen Gampo will be silent for a period of time after taking Tuyuhun, but there will definitely come another attack. The court must make preparations in advance." Changsun Wuji bowed and preached.
"I think many people are also waiting for the fight between Tang Dynasty and Tubo." Fang Xuanling also said.
What Fang Xuanling said is also referring to the surrounding countries. Today's Tubo is different from the past.
In the past, Tubo was a bitter and cold place. Songtsen Gampo recovered many Tubo tribes and raised a large army in that bitter and cold place. Li Shimin admired his talent very much.
My neighbor is a powerful enemy, and I want to test how capable this powerful enemy is.
Those small countries want to watch the excitement, but also want to attach themselves to it.
It is not yet known which one is stronger or weaker between Tubo and Tang Dynasty. We are all waiting for when Datang and Tubo will show off.
This is not only a contest of military strength, but also a contest of strategy and national policy.
While the monarch and his ministers were laughing and talking, they had even discussed how to make full use of Zhang Yang, just like a plate of delicious food in front of them, thinking about how to share it.
Zhang Yang returned to the Ministry of Rites and whispered, "His Majesty, Prince Hejian, has already agreed."
Li Xiaogong asked in confusion, "Did you really agree?"
Zhang Yang nodded, "The Ministry of Rites now has autonomy. It can handle matters on its own. It can also ask the ministries of the DPRK and Central Committee to cooperate with us through the Zhongshu Province. We can even mobilize the leading army guards."
After the words fell, the Ministry of Rites fell into silence again.
Li Xiaogong and Xu Jingzong were both silent.
"From now on, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire, the three of us will go together." Li Xiaogong finally spoke.
This means that the Ministry of Rites will have to do more things in the future, even communicating with surrounding countries.
In the face of huge responsibilities, there is also huge credit.
There are even greater risks.
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "In short, our Rites Department no longer has to look at the faces of other departments. We are finally proud and proud."
"What else did your Majesty say?"
Zhang Yang told everything about his conversation with Li Shimin.
Xu Jingzong was excited and worried. From now on, the Ministry of Rites has greater power. This is undoubtedly a good thing. In the future, there is no need to be timid in doing things, let alone worry about the ministries not cooperating with the Ministry of Rites.
Of course Xu Jingzong likes power. Ever since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has been on the verge of testing the throne.
Now I finally entered the court and saw the power.
"Brother Xu, Zhang Xiangxiang and Zhang Dashu, the ministers of the Ministry of Commerce, will come to the Ministry of Rites to handle matters together. They also serve as ministers."
Zhang Xiangxiang was originally the minister of the Ministry of Husbandry, and when he was transferred to the Ministry of Rites, he was on the same level.
Zhang Dashu was promoted from a minister in Dongtai to Minister of Rites from Menxia Province.
As for Zhang Daan and Li Shimin, they still don’t want to give it.
Xu Jingzong wrote down Zhang Yang's words, "I understand."
Zhang Yang continued, "Brother Xu, please collect more news about Tubo and Turks these days, and find out how many people in Chang'an are Tibetan spies in Chang'an City. If necessary, you can ask Li Junxian to help."
Investigate and arrest people, our etiquette department will have a lot of things to do in the future."
Xu Jingzong couldn't help but nodded, "I will definitely handle the situation well. Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang."
Xu Jingzong was originally the source of information in Chang'an City. This matter could not trouble him. He was a capable person, but his character was not very good.
After leaving a lot of things to Xu Jingzong, Zhang Yang and Li Xiaogong began their long vacation. According to Li Shimin, everything was for the sake of the country.
Nowadays, the Ministry of Rites has more affairs, and the files kept in the Zhongshu Province have also been brought to the Ministry of Rites. These are files containing news from various countries.
Originally Xu Jingzong couldn't handle it alone, but fortunately Zhang Daxiang and Zhang Dasu came.
At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, there were not many officials available for appointment. Everyone was very busy, and many people held multiple positions.
Only Zhang Yang, an outlier, began to live a leisurely life after receiving the award from Li Shimin.
Within Zhongshu Province.
Lang Cenwen, secretary of the Central Committee of the DPRK, asked Fang Xuanling, who was looking at memorials from various places, puzzled.
"Why would Your Majesty promote such a person like this?"
Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "What's wrong with him?"
Cen Wenwen sat aside and said, "In my opinion, this Minister Zhang is not a person capable of taking on a big responsibility at all. He has not been in court for half a month."
Fang Xuanling's expression was very calm, "Not going to court for half a month does not mean that the Ministry of Rites is not doing its work. As far as I know, the Ministry of Rites has been collecting news these days, all about Tubo."
"But...but that's all they did."
Fang Xuanling shook his head and said, "Did you see that he just did this?"
Cen Wenwen lowered his head, "I don't know much about what is going on behind the scenes."
"We should stay in our position, pursue our own affairs, and do our own thing well. If you are really curious, you might as well see what happens to the Ministry of Rites in the future."
Zhang Yang had never seen the life of the powerful class of the Tang Dynasty, but he had seen it this time.
In Li Xiaogong's house, Zhang Yang watched a group of women dancing.
Since he had a long vacation and could ignore the government affairs, Li Xiaogong was in a good mood and invited all officials from the Ministry of Rites to visit his house.
This guy also touched other people's waists unscrupulously and danced with these girls, which made these girls dance even more happily.
There was constant laughter in the house, they were like a group of banshees.
As long as Li Xiaogong hooked his fingers, they would climb onto the bed.
Zhang Yang drank wine in a muffled voice, it was too decadent.
Zhang Xiangxiang and Zhang Dasu also had serious faces, and Xu Jingzong was not in the mood for wine either.
Only Li Xiaogong was in the highest interest.
After dancing with these girls for a while, Li Xiaogong dismissed them and laughed, "Why are you so silent?"
"I envy the life of Prince Hejian."
"I have been on the battlefield for so many years, and now I can finally put down my weapons and only have fun."
What about Jiangshan Sheji? Li Xiaogong almost spat, and then yelled, "Fuck Jiangshan Sheji, don't bother me to enjoy my life."
Zhang Yang said helplessly, "Prince Hejian County also needs to pay attention to his health. Drinking astringent wine will harm his body."
Prince Hejian: "What you said is a bit disappointing. Don't say it again next time."
From morning to noon, the banquet was broken up.
Li Xiaogong's son Li Chongyi personally escorted several people out of the mansion.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xu Jingzong walked out of the mansion first, "I still have some things to be busy with, so I will take my leave first."
Zhang Yang looked at Li Xiaogong's son. Li Chongyi looked fifteen or sixteen years old, but he looked very gentle.
Li Chongyi smiled and said, "I often hear my father talk about Minister Zhang. You are a very capable person."
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "Master Chongyi, are you praising me or scolding me?"
Li Chongyi shook his head and smiled, "You must have some means in life, and I should learn more from Mr. Zhang."
Seeing that Li Chongyi wanted to give it away, Zhang Yang quickly turned around and bowed slightly, "Young Master Chongyi, there is no need to give it away anymore. Prince Hejian is very drunk and needs someone to take care of him."
Li Chongyi stopped and said, "Guys, please walk slowly."
Walking on Zhuque Street, Zhang Xiangxiang and his younger brother asked in confusion: "Does the Ministry of Rites have to be so outstanding in the court?"
Zhang Dashu was also puzzled, "There are five people in the Ministry of Rites, but we are the only two brothers who have gone to court. This is too outstanding."
Zhang Yang said with a smile, "In terms of diplomatic strategy, a lot of it is intelligence work. Diplomatic work has certain particularities. Our every move will also be known to those small countries outside the border. We need to know what they are doing, but
Our own purpose must not be known to them."
"Hide yourself, then watch the other party's actions and plan from them?"
"Many times when there are disputes between the two countries, diplomacy comes first, and the Ministry of Rites should be at the forefront, even at the forefront of the military."
Zhang Elephant's eyes showed a little more respect, "I didn't expect that Mr. Zhang still has such courage in his heart, I admire him."
"Stop being impressed, go see the teacher."
"good."
From the beginning, Zhang Xiangxiang felt that Zhang Yang was a laid-back person. On the surface, the Ministry of Rites did not do anything, but only when he was in it could he see that the Ministry of Rites had many things to do. Even Xu Jingzong had to take care of things.
I went home and dealt with it all night. Recently, I have been keeping an eye on Ashinadur's movements, dealing with Turk's funeral and the unstable factor of Ashnadur.
The current Ministry of Rites even needs to find out how many people are around Ashinadur and how many personal papers he has. To this end, Xu Jingzong specially invited some people to inquire about the information, and even trained students who are proficient in various languages to be sent to other countries outside the country.
A person who inquires about information.
In fact, the imperial court has spies outside, but the spies of the Ministry of Rites are different. The spies of the Ministry of Rites are all outsiders. They allow Turks to sneak into Tubo and Tibetans to sneak into Turks. This approach is to prevent collaboration with the enemy and allow the craftsmen to threaten each other.
It can also be used to blackmail the dispatched workers.
The method is somewhat unflattering and not the work of a gentleman, but it is a particularly reliable and practical means of controlling people's hearts.
Zhang Yang is neither a good person nor a gentleman.
The Prince of Hejian County is a pillar supporting the Ministry of Rites.
Zhang Yang is the one who really makes suggestions in the Ministry of Rites. No wonder His Majesty wants to meet him in person.
Zhang Yang's behavior also gave the Ministry of Rites a sense of being tough and unscrupulous in order to achieve the goal.
Arrive at Duke Zou’s residence.
Now Zhang Gongjin is more and more satisfied with Zhang Yang as his disciple.
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "How is your health today, teacher?"
Zhang Gongjin stroked his beard and said, "Sit down first and play chess!"
The chessboard was arranged, Zhang Yang nodded and sat down.
"The big fool makes tea, and the second fool goes to buy some food." Zhang Gongjin ordered his two sons.
The two honest sons listened to their father's words and immediately made arrangements.
The chess game began to fight, and after a chess match, the situation was very anxious, and both sides were evenly matched.
Zhang Xiangxiang put the tea aside, one bowl for each person, and then stood quietly aside.
Zhang Dashu also brought food, six cakes and some minced meat.
Feeling this way again, Zhang Yang's chess strategy changed again.
Zhang Gongjin looked at the chessboard and whispered, "What has the Ministry of Rites been doing recently."
Zhang Xiangxiang on the side said, "Back to my father, recently the Ministry of Rites is asking General Li Junxian to catch the spies stationed in Chang'an City outside the customs. The Ministry of Rites also wants to train them to serve the Tang Dynasty. This is called instigating rebellion, and what we do is
These matters are kept secret from the DPRK and China, and even the Ministry of Education does not know about it."
"I didn't ask you! Just stand aside." Zhang Gongjin said shamelessly.
"I understand, father." Zhang Elephant responded and stood up again.
"I haven't made any progress in so many years. I've been completely embarrassed by you three brothers..."
Zhang Gongjin scolded his son.
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Teacher, there is no need to be angry. The Ministry of Rites is indeed busy with these things."
Zhang Gongjin let out a long sigh, and the offensive on the chessboard was defused again, "I find it very strange, did your Majesty really agree to you?"
"I did agree. I'm also a little confused. Logically speaking, it would be good to bargain, but it's so refreshing."
"I heard that Fang Xuanling went to meet His Majesty before the decree from Zhongshu Province reached your Ministry of Rites."
"How old is the Duke of Wei?"
Zhang Gongjin nodded and said, "Your Majesty attaches great importance to Fang Xuanling. If His Majesty would avoid Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian because he favors talents and avoids relatives, after Du Ruhui passes away, Fang Xuanling is the most suitable among the remaining people."
Zhang Yang thought, "That's true."
In fact, this is the fact. During the Zhenguan Dynasty, the position of prime minister was always unclear, and many people came and went in that position.
Even after changing so many people, in the end only Fang Xuanling stayed in this position the longest, longer than anyone else.
Fang Xuanling was very good at governing.
Zhang Gongjin ate one of Zhang Yang's cars, "Recently, I always feel that you will be in trouble. Those old foxes in the court may have other ideas. The reason why Zhongshu Province is so willing to give you power is because Changsun Wuji lost his bet.
Secondly, they have other agendas.”
"Zhao Guogong keeps his word, and His Majesty is also very particular about people. How great. The Ministry of Rites has everything it wants, and we can flex our muscles." Zhang Yang said with a smile.
"I'm relieved that you think so." Zhang Gongjin also nodded with confidence, "I like you who talk like you're drunk even though you're not drinking."
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "Teacher, you're welcome. I won this game again."
The chess piece was picked up and dropped again. Zhang Yang's double cannon killed Zhang Gongjin.
The smile froze on his face, the corners of his eyes twitched twice, and he sighed helplessly, "Miscalculation!"
The busiest person in the past half month is Xu Jingzong. He wakes up early and stays late at night. He is responsible for almost all the affairs of the Ministry of Rites by himself.
In the eyes of everyone in the court, Zhang Xiangxiang and Zhang Dashu went to court on time and went down to court on time every day. They were the only two people in the Ministry of Rites who could go to court.
It seems that these two people are just here to deal with the court.
Xu Jingzong also went to court occasionally. The Ministry of Rites was too busy with matters, so he didn't even go to court.
Others don't know what Xu Jingzong is doing, but as long as Xiang Xiang and Da Su understand, Xu Jingzong is so busy that his beard and hair are messy, his face is haggard, and people are going crazy.
At this moment, Zhang Yang and Li Yue are playing badminton in the village. The badminton court in their fiefdom can be as large as possible.
A group of boys and girls looked at the scene in front of them, their heads turning along with the trajectory of the badminton.
Li Tai looked at the badminton flying around and shouted excitedly, "Sister, brother-in-law, let me play too."
Li Yue looked worried, "Qingque, do you really want to play?"
Li Tai took the racket and said, "I must beat my brother-in-law."
On the side of the court, Sun Simiao observed the wounds of the two people, considered it several times but remained silent.