Originally, it was surprising that Fang Jun kept talking about "justice". How dare you say that you represent "justice" when you are a bully and a bully who regards the law as nothing? Although you have never bullied men, bullied women, sold jobs, and won titles, it is not a good thing for the sake of the people. Having done so many things, claiming to represent “justice” is not a joke, but it’s still a bit too arrogant, right?
We have studied the Four Books and Five Classics, and what we pay attention to is the golden mean, so low-key!
And what the hell are "handsomeness means justice" and "long legs means justice"?
Of course, all of you here are "non-travelers" and it is impossible to have such a deep understanding of these two sentences. However, no one went into the meaning of it. Instead, they naturally thought that these were Fang Jun's words to tease Linghu Defen. .
Linghu Defen's words were stuck in his throat, his eyes were as wide as a bell, and his whole thoughts were messed up in the wind!
What is this crazy talk about?
Oh, you are more handsome than me. Are you righteous?
Your legs are longer than mine. Are you righteous?
Linghu Defen wanted to yell: I was very handsome back then! When you, a blackhead, reach my age, will you see if you are still as handsome as me?
He didn't understand the profoundness of these words. He was so angry that his nose was filled with smoke. He pointed at Fang Jun's nose with a trembling finger and said angrily: "Nonsense, complete nonsense, simply... simply..."
The old man was so angry that he could not speak.
He actually felt extremely regretful at this moment...
At the meeting that day, I had to hit a pillar and pretend to be fainted to avoid the disgraceful disaster. How could I forget the pain at that time before the scar healed?
Unlike Linghu Defen, who was furious, most of the officials in the hall burst into laughter at this moment, but it was not the kind of roaring laughter, but a slightly suppressed laughter. After all, not everyone has Fang Jun's status and backing. Hu Defen still has to worry a little about his face.
No one took Fang Jun's "nonsense" seriously, everyone just thought it was in line with Fang Jun's style. Since you don't reason with me and want to rely on your old age, then don't blame me for slapping you in the face!
Everyone even thought that Fang Jun just said that I am more handsome than you and that my legs are longer than yours, which is enough to give Linghu Deben face. If he said "Wait until I drink a libation in front of your soul", it would not make Linghu Deben even more angry. Hit a pillar?
As for the officials of Guanlong group, they are collectively embarrassed...
Linghu Defen can be regarded as a benchmark for the Guanlong Group in the court. He is a representative figure, and his position as Minister of Rites is quite high. In addition, he is extremely active, so he is always regarded as the leader of the Guanlong Group.
At this moment, the leader is being ridiculed and ridiculed. How can these people look good on their faces?
But in the face of Fang Jun's momentum and outstanding achievements in the past, no one dared to say anything to help Linghu Defen...
Linghu Defen had finally learned how powerful Fang Jun was with his venomous tongue. He had been humiliated several times and refused to accept it. In terms of knowledge, he dared to say that he was far better than Fang Jun. But when it came to verbal disputes, the two Linghu Defen also did not accept it. Not an opponent!
Why couldn't I hold back and insist on provoking this stick?
Linghu Defen regretted it endlessly and was in a dilemma.
If the quarrel continues, who knows if this guy will say something even more unpleasant? If it stops, it will give people the impression that they are afraid of Fang Jun. In a dilemma, Linghu Defen couldn't stand it anymore, so he simply shook his sleeves and turned dark. Turn around and leave.
If I can’t afford to offend, I can’t afford to hide?
As soon as he reached the door, there was a rush of footsteps outside the hall.
A scribe, sweating profusely, ran in from outside the hall. He was so panicked that he almost bumped into Linghu Defen.
Linghu Defen held back his anger and thought to himself, you are all bullying me for being old, right?
He said angrily: "How is it appropriate to be so flustered? This is the political hall, not a brothel where you sleep in flowers and sleep in willows, drink and have fun!"
The clerk was startled, and quickly bowed to apologize, panting and saying: "Your Excellency, Linghu, forgive me, but I really have an urgent military situation that I need to inform all the ministers and assistants!"
Someone with keen eyes saw the red feather emergency report in his hand and quickly asked: "But where is the emergency military situation?"
They were all mid-level and high-level officials in the imperial officialdom. There was no need to conceal military information at this level. The clerk said sadly: "It is precisely Yanqi, Qiuci and other countries who rebelled. They first detained our envoys from the Tang Dynasty, and then sent troops to cooperate with the Turks.
Guo Xiaoke, the governor of Yizhou and Anxi, led his army to counterattack, but fell into the enemy's trick of luring the enemy deep into Yancheng, the capital of Kucha. Half of the more than 10,000 Tang troops fled, and most of the tens of thousands of allied troops from various tribes were killed or injured. Guo Xiaoke was severely wounded in nine places.
, died fighting to cover His Majesty’s retreat!”
"hiss!"
Suddenly there was a sound of breathing in the hall.
Yanqi and Kucha rebelled?
Guo Xiaoke died in battle?
Damn it!
Wasn’t the entire Western Region lost?
Linghu Defen stood at the door, eyes wide with anger, hoarse at the top of his voice, and cried out sadly: "Guo Xiaoke deserves to die. He fell into a treacherous plot by mistake and killed thousands of my sons. He deserves to die!"
All the officials were silent for a while.
It is true that as a commander-in-chief, Guo Xiaoke mistook the enemy's plan and led to a great defeat. This not only cost the lives of thousands of Tang Dynasty tigers, but also caused the imperial court's Western Region policy to completely fail. His crime is unforgivable. However, Chinese people all pay attention to the principle of "life is important"
, then Guo Xiaoke even lost his life, why should he condemn more and beat him mercilessly?
Fang Jun snorted and said calmly: "Knowing shame and then being brave. Guo Xiaoke is certainly guilty, but he used his own life and blood to wash away his shame. Why should we, those in high positions in the court, ridicule and condemn such people who sacrificed their lives for the country?"
A heroic spirit?"
Linghu Defen was so angry that his lips trembled...
You bastard got into trouble with me today, right?
I wanted to say something to yell at him, but thinking about the blow I had just suffered, I decisively shut up, rolled up my sleeves and left.
No one paid attention to him, and they all asked the scribe about the situation of the war in the Western Regions.
How did the scribe know there were so many? After dealing with them for a while, he hurriedly entered the inner hall and reported to several ministers.
Zhang Xingcheng sighed: "Oh! If this happens, wouldn't the situation in the Western Regions be extremely corrupt? What a pity!"
If the Western Region is stable, Guanzhong will be stable.
Although the Western Regions are thousands of miles away from the Central Plains, once there is any disturbance in the Guanzhong, Guanzhong will be affected. After all, from the Western Regions to Yumen Pass, it is a thousand miles of desert and a flat river. A powerful cavalry can quickly reach Yumen Pass. And once Yumen Pass is lost, it can be defeated in a matter of seconds.
Advancing into Guanzhong and threatening Chang'an!
Therefore, as long as a dynasty with Chang'an as its capital must never ignore the stability of the Western Regions!
This was true in the Han Dynasty, and even more so in the Tang Dynasty!
As the clerk walked in, an exclamation suddenly sounded in the inner hall, and it was unknown which Prime Minister made it. However, this is obviously understandable. The serious consequences of the great change in the situation in the Western Region are really too great. Who would
Thinking that the hearts of the countries in the Western Region, which had been gradually gathering together, had experienced such a big change in such a short period of time?
Fang Jun also shook his head and sighed.
Praise for Guo Xiaoke's fierceness is the emotion of a man from the Tang Dynasty. But in fact, Guo Xiaoke has no political mind at all. If he hadn't been so short-sighted that he was greedy for the profits of Fangjia Winery and even abolished the wool workshop, how could he have caused the countries in the Western Regions to become alienated from each other?
Did it give the Turks an opportunity to take advantage of? If he hadn't been greedy for power, rashly underestimated the enemy, and arrogant, how could he have suffered such a catastrophe?
Character determines success or failure, don’t be fooled if you are honest!
*****
Several prime ministers and assistant ministers hastily handled the matters that the officials had reported on their duties before. They simply went through the procedures and announced the end. Then they walked straight to the Tai Chi Palace with solemn expressions and hurried steps.
When His Majesty Li Er heard the bad news, he was naturally furious!
He yelled: "Guo Xiaoke made a mistake!"
He smashed the teacup in front of him violently. The crystal-clear white porcelain teacup shattered on the hard floor tiles, and the fragments splattered.
How could he not be angry?
Seeing that the situation in the Western Regions was stable, the imperial court could go all out to conquer Goguryeo and achieve its grand ambition of becoming an emperor for eternity! But who would have thought that Guo Xiaoke had only been in the Western Regions for a few days and would actually make people angry and complain about the rebellion of various countries, and lose troops and lose generals?
His Majesty Li Er glared at Changsun Wuji: "You recommended a good candidate!"
Before the rise of the imperial examination, the appointment and dismissal of officials were mostly based on recommendation. As a recommender, the performance of the recommended person would be linked to his political achievements. To put it simply, if Guo Xiaoke's performance was perfect, why would Changsun Wuji be recorded in his merit book?
On the contrary, Changsun Wuji will also be jointly and severally liable.
Once the recommendation is done, everything will be fine?
Beautiful thought!
Changsun Wuji was also full of bitterness, and Guo Xiaoke was a famous general. Who could have expected that once he arrived in the Western Regions, he would be like a horse and let go of Nanshan, no longer under control, so that led to these things happening?
"Your Majesty, I am aware of my guilt and dare not shirk responsibility. But now we must come up with a charter as soon as possible. How to deal with the changes in the Western Regions?"
His Majesty Li Er snorted angrily: "How to deal with it? Of course, blood debt must be paid with blood!"