The dispute in the main hall disappeared instantly, and everyone looked at Gao Shilian, who had always been silent.
As Shangshu Youpu She also serves as Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, his words are extremely weighty, but Gao Shilian is naturally close to the Guanlong Group because of Changsun Wuji, and the interests of both parties are aligned, so he is naturally inclined to oppose it.
However, just when everyone thought Gao Shilian would express opposition, Gao Shilian said slowly: "You are all arguing... but why have you never thought about what was the original intention of Fang Shilang in proposing this motion?"
There was a solemn silence in the hall.
The civil and military ministers, who had been arguing and blushing just now, all looked surprised, and then all of them looked ashamed.
It has to be said that during the establishment of every dynasty, the majority of both monarchs and ministers were loyal and upright people who cared about the people. Although they had different political opinions due to their own interests, and they would fight openly and secretly in private, they would go to any length, but for
The bottom line of morality is basically the same. Everyone can seek common ground while reserving differences on the concept of ensuring the stability of the government and benefiting the people of the world, and will not oppose just for the sake of opposition!
Why did Fang Jun propose this motion in the first place?
It’s to rescue the victims!
In this era of extremely low productivity, both communication and transportation are extremely backward. Natural and man-made disasters are common, including floods, droughts, locust plagues, epidemics, earthquakes... Every disaster means that countless people are displaced or even directly killed!
How to evaluate whether an empire is strong and whether an era is prosperous?
In ancient times, there was only one criterion, and that was population!
This standard seems very simple and crude, right?
That's it!
With a larger population, more land can be cultivated, more food can be produced, more troops can be recruited, and more enemies can be defeated!
In turn, only when an empire becomes stronger and more prosperous, with more land and more food, can it support a larger population!
Therefore, there is only one condition for judging the so-called prosperous times in history books - whichever era has the largest population will be the prosperous era!
His Majesty Li Er was very satisfied with the reaction of the ministers. Since they all realized their mistakes, he would naturally not criticize them harshly. The ministers are also human beings. They all have aunts, relatives, new friends, and old friends. They all live in circles and pursue interests.
It is inevitable.
He never thought there was anything wrong with ministers competing for interests. As long as there was a bottom line of moral restraint on top of interests, that would be good.
However, Changsun Wuji doesn’t think so...
When Gao Shilian said such a sentence, he was shocked and looked at Gao Shilian's calm face in disbelief!
What is Fang Jun’s original intention?
It’s to rescue the victims!
This is justice!
Since Gao Shilian raised such a question at this time, it was obvious that he was completely inclined to implement Fang Jun's proposal...
But this is wrong!
The Guanlong Group has a profound influence in the military, and almost half of the middle and lower-level officers are from the Guanlong Group. These officers from the Guanlong Group have made great contributions to His Majesty Li Er's fight for hegemony, and are the cornerstone of His Majesty Li Er's imperial power.
But it is precisely because the Guanlong Group's foundation in the military is so deep that His Majesty Li Er has been obsessed with weakening the strength of the Guanlong Group. This time, Fang Jun's proposal cannot be said to include His Majesty Li Er.
Instruction...
And why did Gao Shilian get to where he is today?
Although there are factors of his own shrewdness and ability, more of it comes from the bonus from the Guanlong Group!
Without Empress Wende, his eldest grandson Wuji, and without the full support of the Guanlong Group, how could Gao Shilian have been the closest and most influential adviser to His Majesty Li Er for decades?
Is it close to Bohai Gao Family?
hehe……
However, now, Gao Shilian has counterattacked and agreed with Fang Jun's proposal, which is called disaster relief, but in fact the decentralization of military power has shaken the foundation of the Guanlong Group!
Why do this?
Guanlong Group can abandon Gao Shilian, but how could Gao Shilian turn against Guanlong Group?
Changsun Wuji was filled with incomprehension and tried hard to find some clues from Gao Shilian's expression, but after staring at Gao Shilian for a long time, he found nothing.
They are all grown up with old age, so how can they reveal their feelings?
And Xiao Yu put the last straw on the camel's back...
"Your Majesty, I think this bill is a great plan that will last forever!"
Xiao Yu, who had not spoken until now, followed Gao Shilian's statement and spoke eloquently: "Mencius said: He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world! "Xunzi King System" also said, 'The king is a boat; the common man is water
"Water carries the boat, water overturns the boat", which shows the importance of people's hearts. No matter how many victims can be rescued by Fang Shilang's proposal, it will only cause despair when the victims suffer from the devastating disaster.
Seeing the troops sent by His Majesty at that time, the spiritual comfort and the spiritual impact on all the people were enough to make His Majesty the hearts of all the people. As long as the people's hearts are what they want, there is no need to worry about His Majesty not being able to achieve eternal hegemony, and why worry about the Tang Dynasty.
Can’t it last forever?”
This is the brilliance of Xiao Yu. Every word is derived from ancient teachings, comes from the heart, is emotional and reasonable, but it just scratches the itch of His Majesty Li Er...
What does His Majesty Li Er care about most?
reputation!
As long as people all over the world praise his good deeds, why worry about the slightest potential trouble?
Moreover, he has always had full trust in the civil and military ministers under him. It is not enough to have one Hou Junji, how can there be a second one?
Absolutely impossible!
At this time, the wind direction had completely changed to the favoring side. His Majesty Li Er glanced at the few ministers from the Guanlong Group who were still insisting on opposing. His face was expressionless and he directly decided: "In this case, we will try this method temporarily. After all,
This is a matter of great importance and is an unprecedented measure. There are inevitably some omissions in it, and it is gradually becoming late during the trial. I think it will be a difficult system for future generations, so that all the people in the world will be grateful to the imperial court, and the people will be united and united!"
The emperor made the decision, and even said it was a "trial implementation," so Changsun Wuji did not dare to continue to object.
This matter is a foregone conclusion, so he cannot continue to entangle himself, otherwise it will only make his fewer and fewer "holy relatives" gradually wither away...
Since Gao Shilian betrayed him first, his subsequent plans could be carried out without any psychological pressure.
Changsun Wuji was naturally very grateful to Gao Shilian, his uncle, but now that the interests of Changsun's family and even the entire Guanlong Group were involved, family affection and gratitude could only be put aside.
If there is no distinction between public and private affairs, how can one be a qualified political figure and dominate the court for so many years?
Changsun Wuji took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and gave Jin Wang Li Zhi a subtle wink...
His Majesty Li Er, who was sitting on the throne, waved his hand and ordered his chamberlain to serve tea and cakes to the ministers. He said with a cheerful expression: "If there is anything else, let's talk slowly. Let's drink some water and eat some snacks to cushion our stomachs. I will be in the palace later."
Let’s have a banquet and get drunk with you all before resting!”
His Majesty Li Er likes to "have fun with the people" the most. He often drinks and plays with this group of civil servants and generals, big and small. Sometimes he even dances after drinking too much... so the ministers are used to it. They were so thirsty from the quarrel just now.
If you feel dry, drink some tea to moisten your throat, so as not to break your throat when there is another dispute later...
The tense atmosphere just now calmed down again.
Speaking of which, everyone's conflicts are for the benefit of their respective camps. Although they will never retreat during this period, they have no personal grudges and cannot commit tit-for-tat.
But of course there are exceptions...
Jin Wang Li Zhi took a sip of tea absentmindedly and looked up to see his uncle winking at him again. He felt helpless but did not dare to disobey his uncle, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "Father, I have something to say."
"Oh? Haha, it is really rare to have your own political opinions when you participate in political discussions for the first time. Look at the prince brother next to you, he is as silent as a gourd."
His Majesty Li Er smiled, seemingly encouraging and praising this little Jiu'er, but in fact he didn't think so in his heart.
As he said, Li Zhi is not only young and has little talent and knowledge, but it is also his first time to participate in political discussions. Naturally, he should keep a low profile and study more, and not express his political opinions easily. The prince's performance is good, listening more, watching more and learning less
Said, this is what the prince should do.
Two words - duty...
However, he loved Li Zhi dearly. Although he was dissatisfied, he could not bear to criticize him harshly. He just hit him neither lightly nor harshly.
After thinking about it, Changsun Wuji would naturally teach him carefully...
Although Li Zhi was young, he was quite clever and clever. He also sensed that something was wrong with his father's words, but at this moment he could only pretend to be confused and said bravely: "Father Mingjian, now Fangfang
The rumors about Sister Changle and the Minister of Housing are spreading uncontrollably in the city, which has caused extremely serious damage to the reputation of our Li family and the majesty of the royal family! Therefore, I believe that we should do our best to thoroughly investigate whether there is anyone behind it who is making noise and incitement.
Suppress this rumor completely!"
As soon as he said this, His Majesty Li Er was stunned. Why is this child paying attention to this matter?
However, when I thought about it more carefully, I felt that it was probably the child slave who had admired and loved his sister Changle since he was a child. Now he saw that Changle's reputation was damaged, so he felt angry and brought this matter to the court that could not wait to be brought to the table.
explain.
But he didn't know what kind of waves such a "not on the stage" trivial matter would cause...