The King of Handan and Acting Governor Shi Lishan, who were in charge of the Daizhou Governor's Office, returned to take any posts. This was not a sensitive topic, nor was it an issue that needed to be solved urgently, but it caused quite a stir.
On the one hand, it is difficult to relocate, and on the other hand, it is Wei Ting, the prince's confidant who has a bit of a bad mouth.
Wei Ting mentioned in a joking tone at a banquet that Li Huairen could cause trouble no matter where he was. This comment was not unusual, but it only existed in the minds of some people who knew it. Wei Ting was the first to mention it openly...
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In the Liangyi Hall, today's proceedings have been completed. After the ministers have retired, Li Yuan leans on the couch and chats with his closest minister, Pei Ji. Next to him are Prince Li Jiancheng, King of Qin Li Shimin and his servant Pei Shiju.
"That's true." Li Yuan burst into laughter, "Not to mention Shandong and Daizhou. Going to take the Jinshi examination can make the city full of trouble. Going to Qujiang to enjoy the scenery makes such a big noise. It seems that we really need to think carefully."
Li Jiancheng couldn't help but laugh, "Father, Huairen has made great contributions to Daizhou. How to arrange it when he returns to the imperial court really needs to be considered."
"Yeah." Li Yuan nodded, "Remember Huairen's letter last month also mentioned that Daizhou General Manager's Office recorded affairs and participated in the military?"
"Yes, Xue Wanche is a famous general in Hebei, but he can't stand copywriting, which is not his strong point. Huairen intends to transfer him to join the army, and he will be selected as a recorder to join the military." Li Jiancheng explained tactfully. After all, it didn't sound good to Chang He to be kicked back.
Moreover, Li Jiancheng privately felt that Chang He was driven back... because of Duan Zhixuan's involvement. Li Shan obviously did not want to favor any force.
But now that the Jianghuai War has come to an end, Li Yuan has made up his mind to support Li Shan in building a stronghold in Shuozhou. It is obvious that Daizhou will become the focus next...the military strength, food and grass, generals and various large amounts of resources will be tilted.
Li Jiancheng can rest assured about Li Jing, but he will never allow the King of Qin's lineage to gain an advantage in Daizhou... You already have Shaanxi Province, do you want to take away Daizhou?
Although Li Jiancheng secretly guessed that Li Shimin might not really want to occupy Daizhou, it was a bit taboo after all, but how could Li Jiancheng dare to let go of such a thing?
Therefore, Li Jiancheng was very satisfied with Li Shan's decision. In the system of the early Tang Dynasty, the general manager of a state held the power, and the chief historian, Sima, Biejia and other assistant officials had no power. Instead, the lower-level officials who recorded affairs and joined the military were the actual leaders.
The key to operation.
General Li Shan entrusted Zhang Gongjin with the garrison affairs and ordered Zhang Shigui to prepare for the establishment of Guji Town. However, at the same time, he also gave Li Jiancheng the important job of recording affairs and military affairs in the future.
To this end, Li Jiancheng considered for a long time before selecting a suitable candidate.
"Lu Chengji?" Li Yuan thought for a while and asked hesitantly: "It belongs to Duke Fan Yang..."
"The second son of Duke Lu She of Fanyang County was ranked the same as Huairen last year, and later entered the East Palace to serve as Prince Sheren." Pei Ji on the side explained: "I heard that Huairen has a good relationship with him... ahem..."
"Supervisor Pei?" Li Yuan was a little surprised, why he stopped talking in the middle of the sentence.
Li Jiancheng stuck his head out and whispered: "Huairen recited poems in Kangfang several times, and Lu Chengji was present."
"Hahaha!" Li Yuan laughed loudly, "I heard from Pingyang that Cui Xin dotes on his daughter. I wonder if Huairen will be punished?"
While Li Jiancheng was joking, he looked at Li Shimin opposite... You can push Li Kai and Li Yiyan over, and I can also push Lu Chengji over.
Although we still don’t know what changes will happen to Daizhou after Li Jing takes office, two things are certain. First, the importance of Xia City will not decrease... On the one hand, it is for the public good.
Daizhou is too important, but on the other hand, it is for personal gain. Li Kai, who is in charge of Xia City, is Li Jing's nephew.
Secondly, the importance of recording affairs and participating in the military will be increased. In the past few months, Xue Wanche did not actually exercise the power of this position. On the one hand, it was because Xue Wanche was not good at it, and on the other hand, it was also because Li Shan himself had other tricks.
In the command system, he can even bypass the military official and issue orders. This is based on his strong control over local forces and a network of interests.
Li Jing, who is about to take office, cannot do this. He who records affairs and joins the military will definitely have more power... His subordinates Si Tian, Si Bing, Treasurer, Si Nong, etc. join the army. In addition to Si Bing joining the army,
He can reach out to almost every corner of the Governor's Mansion.
The most important thing is that in comparison, Li Kai and Li Shan are recognized as close friends. The former went to serve as the acting county magistrate, while the latter did not hesitate to let go.
The personal relationship between Lu Chengji and Li Shan is much inferior, but they are related by marriage.
There are also traces of marriages within the seven families of the five surnames. For example, the Cui family of Qinghe often married the Lu family of Fanyang. Cui Xin's first wife was born in the Lu family of Fanyang and was the biological sister of Lu Chisong, Duke of Fanyang County.
Although Cui Shiniang was born to the Zhang family, if we really talk about it, Li Shan would call Lu Chengji his brother-in-law.
Li Yuan frowned again. Although he didn't know the details of the inside story, he also knew that the boss and the second child were most likely competing again... It was really uncomfortable.
Not thinking about this, Li Yuan brought the topic back casually, "Hongda is the best at selecting Cao Cao, and it was you who recommended Huairen to Daizhou that day..."
Li Shimin felt funny in his heart. If it weren't for Pei Shiju and Li Dewu, the pair of son-in-laws who repeatedly "helped" Li Shan, how would Li Shan be where he is today?
"Huairen returns to serve in the imperial court. Does Hongda have any good ideas?"
However, Li Shimin also knew that Pei Shiju was probably suspicious when he threw himself into the East Palace. He turned around and looked calmly, as if waiting for Pei Shiju's answer.
The white-haired Pei Shiju stroked his beard and pondered. In the past two years, this once famous minister seemed to have aged very quickly... Compared with Wude who entered the Tang Dynasty in the fourth year, he was almost ten years older, and even his voice was muted.
In the air, trembling and towering.
"Your Majesty, I don't dare to make unreasonable comments." Pei Shiju said softly: "The King of Handan is as young and heroic as I have seen in this life, and can only be compared to His Highness the King of Qin."
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and smiled, but did not speak.
Pei Shiju glanced at Li Shimin from the corner of his eye and continued: "The governor's history is from the fifth rank, Daizhou is Shangzhou, and it also governs Shuozhou, Yuzhou, and Xinzhou, and is the fifth rank. The King of Handan repeatedly made great achievements and forced Duke Rui to surrender.
If you want to be captured alive, you should leapfrog your rank and be promoted to the fourth rank or from the third rank."
Li Yuan nodded slightly, this is where it becomes difficult. It is obviously impossible for a fourth-rank minister to be a minister or a third-rank minister, and all the nine temples and fifth eunuchs are full, and most of them do not have high positions of power.
Li Jiancheng tentatively asked: "Pei Gong means... Taipu Temple?"
Taipu was first one of the Nine Qings, in charge of political affairs. However, it was not established permanently in the northern and southern dynasties after the Han Dynasty. It was not reestablished until the Northern Qi Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty followed the Sui Dynasty and was one of the Nine Temples. The Taipu Temple Minister was the third rank.
It's quite appropriate.
The key is that on the one hand, Li Shan is planning to build Xia City, the most important of which is Ma Yin. If Li Shan becomes the minister of Taipu Temple, he can naturally bring Ma Yin into the court.
On the other hand, Taipu Temple is now the sphere of influence of King Qin's lineage, and the minister of Taipu Temple is an official of Tiance Mansion... Anyway, this is a good thing for the East Palace.
But what Li Jiancheng didn't expect was that Pei Shiju shook his head slightly and said, "The King of Handan will take charge of the acting governor's office, and Xia City and Ma Yinjun will be controlled by the acting county magistrate Li Kai."
"What does Mr. Pei mean?"
"Your Majesty treats him as a nephew, is included in the imperial clan, and canonizes him as the prince of the county." Pei Shiju looked at Li Yuan, "Huairen has upheld his righteousness, and throughout his time in Daizhou, he has always been responsible for the public affairs, and he may be able to serve as Zongzheng Shaoqing."