Fang Xuanling said quickly: "I don't dare to act like this, my majesty. If you have any reprimands, please tell me clearly."
His Majesty Li Er was a little speechless, waved his hand and said: "Why should Xuanling be so modest? When it comes to fighting in battle, you are not even among the top twenty, but when it comes to strategizing and decisive victory thousands of miles away,
But don’t think twice.”
This is not just a compliment. How can Fang Xuanling, a humble and low-key person, accept it?
He said in panic: "Your Majesty has defeated an old minister... Your Majesty's subordinates are like clouds and fierce generals like rain. Qiao is just diligent, loyal and prudent, and has just been favored by His Majesty and entrusted with the post of Prime Minister. However, after years of hard work, I am afraid that
Having failed His Majesty's great trust, I always feel powerless and have trouble sleeping at night."
Princess Changle knelt down to one side and didn't say anything. She just raised her hand and poured a cup of tea for Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling thanked him hurriedly.
His Majesty Li Er disagreed with his words: "The auxiliary machine is smooth and wise, but too soft. Ke Ming is decisive and capable, but lacks the strength. Looking at the whole dynasty, when it comes to civil and military support, it is steady and solid, but no one can compare with it.
Xuanling, you."
This is really not a nice thing to say, otherwise how did you come up with the allusion of "Fang's plan is overturned"?
His Majesty Li Er has many humerus. Naturally, Changsun Wuji, who had a noble background in Guanlong, was more helpful to him when he started his career. But after that, in terms of meritorious service, it was Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling who took the lead.
Of course, the forces in the DPRK are at odds with each other, and they are both intrigues and checks and balances. Even as an emperor, it does not mean whoever has the most merit will be given more rewards. When it comes to titles and rewards, Fang and Du are not only inferior to Changsun Wuji,
Even Xiao Yu, Gao Shilian and others are far inferior...
Fang Xuanling was so moved that she didn't even dare to say anything.
What could be more fulfilling than to still be valued so highly by the king who served for you after you have become an official?
His Majesty Li Er finally returned to the topic, looked at Fang Xuanling and asked in a deep voice: "What is Xuanling's opinion on the issue of hereditary governor?"
Fang Xuanling was stunned for a moment, thinking about it in her mind, and said nothing.
King Qin Yingzheng destroyed the six countries and unified the world, creating an unprecedented unified empire. His achievements will be remembered for thousands of generations. However, the great empire only lasted for fifteen years and fell apart due to the death of Yingzheng. Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty learned from the upgrade of the Qin Dynasty.
The lesson learned from his death is that after the founding of the country, he enfeoffed his descendants wantonly, split the earth and became kings, suppressed the vassal royal family, and guarded the world.
Then there was the Han Dynasty for four hundred years...
After the fall of the Han Dynasty, although there were empires such as the Sui Dynasty that reunified the world, the empires were all short-lived, the court was in turmoil, and even invaded by foreign tribes, and the Central Plains collapsed.
If you want to extend the country to Zuo, you must follow the example of the Han Dynasty and divide the world. So who came up with this idea?
It's Xiao Yu.
At that time, His Majesty Li Er trusted Xiao Yu very much and once asked him: "I want to protect the country forever, but what can I do?"
Then Xiao Yu replied: "Three dynasties have ruled the world for a long time, like the feudal princes who regarded them as vassals. The Qin Dynasty established the guardianship, and the second generation was eliminated. The Han Dynasty divided the princes and younger brothers, and enjoyed the country for four hundred years. Wei and Jin abolished it and perished.
Don’t turn around. This feudalism has obvious effects..."
Therefore, in the eleventh year of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er issued an imperial edict, ennobling the princes, and the meritorious officials were hereditary governors, guarding the four corners of the world, guarding the capital, and shielding the vassal capital.
However, unlike the two dynasties of the Han and Jin Dynasties, where princes were enfeoffed and the heroes were princes, His Majesty Li Er appointed him as a hereditary governor. Although the name was different, the essence was the same. There were as many as thirty-five hereditary governors appointed this time.
People, including twenty-one royal princes headed by Jing Wang Li Yuanjing, and fourteen meritorious officials headed by Prime Minister Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji.
Unexpectedly, once the imperial edict was promulgated, it was immediately opposed by the courtiers...
Those who opposed the most fiercely were Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji.
It is said that Fang Xuanling was one of the biggest beneficiaries of His Majesty Li Er's policy. His Majesty Li Er decreed that Fang Xuanling should be made the governor of Songzhou and be given the title of Duke of Liang.
Where is Songzhou?
It is also Shangqiu, Henan in later generations.
Since ancient times, this place has been a prosperous and prosperous place with waterways, also known as Suiyang. There are many rivers and mulberry trees all over the place. All the people are raising silkworms. The silk produced is of high quality. It is one of the "Ten Wangzhous" of the Tang Dynasty.
However, Fang Xuanling not only refused to accept it, but also wrote consecutive letters to stop His Majesty Li Er's policy...
During the court meeting, the prime ministers Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji and others refuted Xiao Yu's opinions, saying that they were unreliable and "reversing the course" of history. If this statement were implemented, it would not only bring no consequences to the empire. Long-term peace and stability will make the country repeat the mistakes of the Han and Jin Dynasties, causing chaos in the world and disintegration at home and abroad.
Immediately, ministers Wei Zheng, Li Baiyao, Yan Shigu and others also joined in and unanimously supported Fang and Du, giving the "anti-feudal faction" an absolute advantage in the court.
His Majesty Li Er was forced to suspend the implementation of the enfeoffment system due to public discussion, but unexpectedly he never gave up...
Fang Xuanling has a headache. He knows the stubbornness of His Majesty the Emperor better than anyone else. Often the more you don't let him do something, he will do it for you. The most important thing is, He can often do a good job for you.
But things like enfeoffment and hereditary inheritance are related to the state. Your Majesty Li Er is so wise and powerful that you hold the world in your hands, and the world is unstoppable. But where is your son? Where is your grandson?
Once the emperor fails to have enough prestige to suppress all parties, there will be a situation of division and melee. It is not an alarmist to say that the Nuo Empire will fall apart in an instant...
But it was precisely because he knew His Majesty Li Er that Fang Xuanling understood the reason why he insisted on dividing the world.
The emperor's sons are all outstanding men. The prince is kind-hearted, the king of Wei is extraordinary in literary talent, the king of Wu is wise and wise, and the king of Jin is smart and handsome... There is only one position for the emperor. If you give it to this son, the other sons will not get it. Your Majesty Li Er I can't bear it.
They are all my sons, but I cannot give them the good life they all have, and I feel unavoidable and unhappy.
And a group of heroes are just a sidekick to block the world's mouth...
…
Fang Xuanling thought about it for a long time and then said in deep thought: "What does your Majesty want?"
In fact, this kind of tone still crosses the boundary between monarch and minister, and is suspected of being disrespectful.
However, in front of His Majesty Li Er, Fang Xuanling has such status and qualifications. He can even tolerate Wei Zheng's saliva. How can we blame Fang Xuanling, a truly loyal and loyal humerus who has followed him all the way, for being disrespectful?
His Majesty Li Er was a little embarrassed and said: "The whole world is not a prince's territory, but he can only hand over the world to the prince. No matter how outstanding the other princes are, they can only be idle princes in the future. It is inevitable to feel guilty in their hearts." I mean, it's a little unfair. And all the ministers and ministers followed a certain person who went through all the thorns and winds and fires. Now that certain person is rich all over the world, he deserves to share the blessings with you, in order to fulfill the original oath, so... it is really not possible to enfeoff. ?”
Princess Changle on the side filled tea for the two of them, then Yingying stood up, softly apologized, and retreated to the inner hall.
Fang Xuanling took a sip of tea and sighed in her heart.
This Emperor really has a split personality.
At a critical moment, he was able to kill his brothers and wield a butcher's knife against his nephews, but in the end he was so loving and even doting on his sons. The contradiction in his character is really amazing.
At this moment, if it were Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and other strong-minded and upright people, they would definitely cite various reasons why the feudal system cannot be divided. The feudal system must have been good at first. Because the vassal kings in various places were all the sons or brothers of the emperor, or the descendants of meritorious officials. Due to the close relationship, it will naturally play a role in shielding the royal family and eliminating unrest.
However, with the death of the founding king, the fight for the throne will inevitably induce individual ambitious vassal kings to raise troops to rebel or plot rebellion. Either of these will pose serious hidden dangers to the stability of the empire, and even endanger the "Seven Kingdoms" of the Western Han Dynasty. "Rebellion" and the "Eight Kings Rebellion" in the Western Jin Dynasty were all discussed to teach the emperor a lesson.
But Fang Xuanling doesn't have such a character...
It is wrong to say that he is indecisive, but it is definitely not too much to say that he is soft-tempered and submissive. So at this moment, His Majesty Li Er mentioned the enfeoffment strategy again. What he was thinking about was not to simply fight the emperor back, but to think about how to follow the emperor's will. The emperor's wishes would not lead to serious enfeoffment of the country and cause disaster.
Such people are born to work hard...
I just pondered for a long time, but couldn't come up with a way to get the best of both worlds.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too, so where are there so many things in the world that offer the best of both worlds?
Seeing Fang Xuanling's silence, His Majesty Li Er felt a little anxious. He wondered if this honest man might also be a bad person. He was clearly turning a blind eye to a good idea, but he was showing himself to be helpless. To cause trouble?
"Ahem..."
His Majesty Li Er couldn't hold it any longer. He coughed, patted the memorial on the table, and said quietly: "Your Majesty is both civil and military, and has expanded territory for the empire. Xuanling already knows about the lease of Sado Island and Namba Tsu from the Japanese country." Right? Sado and Nambazu will be the territory of the Tang Dynasty for the next five hundred years. It is inappropriate to always call the name given by the Japanese. I want to name Sado Island after Changle. What do you think, Ai Qing?"