The rain in Guanzhong this year has been extremely abundant.
During spring plowing, it rains continuously. The so-called "spring rain is as precious as oil" makes the people in Guanzhong happy. By the end of spring and early summer, it rains one after another, all things are moist, and the grass is luxuriant.
In the past, such rainfall would have caused Guanzhong to suffer from floods. However, in recent years, because the imperial court has increased water conservancy construction and dredged various waterways in Guanzhong, the flood drainage capacity has been greatly enhanced. Occasionally, one or two places
Because of the danger of the river bursting its embankments, the "Emergency Disaster Relief Office" dispatched garrison troops for emergency rescue. Apart from the inevitable financial losses, no one died in the flood...
The cohesion in Guanzhong is getting stronger and stronger.
The people loved the emperor, praised the ministers in the court, and praised the soldiers who worked tirelessly in emergency rescue and disaster relief. The mountains and rivers were peaceful and happy everywhere, and it was a prosperous age.
Especially when the Tang army swept across the region, the Western Regions, Mobei, Nanyang, Japan, and Silla... all surrendered, with only Goguryeo stubbornly resisting. However, once the Eastern Expedition was launched, Goguryeo would be turned into powder and disintegrate in an instant!
These unparalleled military achievements brought an unparalleled sense of security to the people of the Tang Dynasty. Merchants from all over the world gathered in Chang'an, and the temporary market beside Kunming Pool in the south of the city was overcrowded and prosperous.
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The flower room outside Shenlong Palace.
Since early summer, the temperature in Guanzhong has been rising steadily. The glass curtain walls around the greenhouse have long been removed, but the top of the head is still covered with a glass ceiling. The light rain hits the top, and the crystal water splashes. Looking up from below, one by one ripples bloom like flowers.
, disappeared in an instant, and then was covered again.
In the greenhouse, the rain was dripping all around, the flowers and trees were lush, the breeze was blowing, and it was cool and pleasant.
A thick felt blanket was spread on the ground to keep out the moisture.
His Majesty Li Er was dressed in ordinary clothes, with a jade belt around his waist and a two-legged mantou on his head. He was sitting there leisurely, like a rich man in the country. He didn't have much of the domineering power of the 95 Supreme Being, but was a little more amiable. He was just convenient.
His face looked slightly haggard, he looked thin, and his complexion was not very good, but his eyes were still shining.
Fang Jun knelt down and sat opposite him. He was dressed in green clothes and straight skirt. He also wore a bun and a piece of mutton-fat white jade on his forehead. He had a dark face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a smile at the corner of his mouth, and a sideburn like a knife, which made him look very attractive.
A bit of wealth and grace, not like the "stick" that the government and the public are trying to belittle...
After the tea was brewed, poured into the white jade tea cup, and gently pushed in front of His Majesty Li Er, Fang Jun said softly: "Your Majesty, please drink tea."
"Um."
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard with one hand, picked up the teacup with the other, put it into his mouth and took a sip. A timeless aroma filled his mouth, the hot tea flowed down his throat, and his stomach felt like it was ironing.
Stick it on, leaving a fragrant scent on your teeth and cheeks.
"Yes, the tea is good, and the techniques for making tea are also very advanced. Compared with those tea ceremony masters, they are no less generous."
"I have nothing to do recently, so I can study tea ceremony intensively in the mansion and gain a little bit. But if I want to go to a higher level and strive for excellence, it is far from enough."
"hehe……"
His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup, raised his eyelids and glanced at Fang Jun, and said with a smile: "What's the matter? Sweeping across Mobei and destroying Xue Yantuo, all the soldiers and generals will be rewarded, but I will only grant you the military position of a general to assist the country."
, not only that, but also asked you to hand over the errand of the left minister of the Ministry of War, and you are harboring resentment in your heart because of this?"
Fang Jun curled his lips: "Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness."
When His Majesty Li Er took a look, he was really resentful...
He couldn't help but glared and scolded: "You ungrateful thing! You are already a pillar of the empire at a young age. Only a few people can stand in front of you in the court. The second-rank general of the auxiliary country is not satisfied yet.
Is it possible for me to make you a general of heaven and earth? You bastard!"
Fang Jun was startled, his head shook like a rattle, and he kept saying: "Wei Chen doesn't dare!"
Even if His Majesty Li Er dared to confer a title to a third prince, Fang Jun would dare to accept it shamelessly. However, even if His Majesty Li Er dared to confer this "Tian Ce General", he would not dare to take it.
Not only did he not dare to ask for it, but even if there were countless dignitaries and relatives in the Tang Dynasty who took the courage of a leopard, they would not dare to ask for it...
In the fourth year of Wude, King Li Shimin of Qin defeated Xia King Dou Jiande with "three thousand to one hundred thousand" in the Battle of Hulao. He then attacked Luoyang and wiped out King Zheng and Wang Shichong. They wiped out these two separatist forces and captured two people to the capital.
Chang'an not only unified the north for the Tang Empire, but also laid the foundation for conquering the Central Plains in one fell swoop. It can be said to be an unparalleled achievement.
At this time, Li Shimin was already the King of Qin, Taiwei and Shangshuling. He had no rewards or titles. His existing official positions could no longer reflect his glory, so he specially created the position of "General Tiance" and added Situ.
, at the same time, he is also the Shangshu Ling, and there are also Shangshu Ling of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province, Yongzhou Mu, Twelve Guards General, and all the official ranks of the King of Qin. They are the highest in terms of titles, honors, and official positions. They are the second highest.
Emperor Li Yuan and Crown Prince Li Jiancheng became the third most powerful figures in the Tang Empire, commanding hundreds of officials and wielding power over the entire government.
After the Xuanwumen Incident, His Majesty Li Er was granted the title of Crown Prince by Emperor Gaozu. As a result, the Tiance Mansion was abolished, and the official position of General Tiance was naturally removed. During the Tang Dynasty, it was never established again.
Similar to this is Shangshu Ling, the highest official of the Shangshu Province. Because His Majesty Li Er once held this position, no one dared to sit in this position after he ascended the throne, so Fang Xuanling was able to use Shangshu Zuopushe as Shangshu Ling.
He held the highest official position in Shangshu Province and became the de facto chief minister.
Not to mention Fang Jun, even if he is the current prince, if His Majesty Li Er conferred the title of "General of Heavenly Strategy", he would be frightened out of his wits and would fight to the death...
Naturally, His Majesty Li Er could not seriously award this position to Fang Jun. Looking at Fang Jun's appearance, he said seriously: "You are a smart person who knows how to advance and how to retreat. You should know my intention to suppress you. You are only twenty years old.
, you have achieved such great military exploits, and if you continue to be so high-profile, there will come a time when there will be no rewards and no titles. Even if you are loyal and loyal to the king, as your status and power increase, there will always be some
Forced encounters push you forward step by step...that's not a good thing."
Of course Fang Jun understands this.
He had thought clearly when he was in Mobei. After returning to Beijing, Fang Xuanling had a long talk with him and explained in a gentle way that he must understand his own situation and never rely on military merit to know how to advance or retreat. Once the edge is too strong,
That's just the rafters at the head, nothing good will happen...
And His Majesty Li Er was able to specially summon him into the palace, comfort him and explain to him, which shows how much he is valued.
Fang Jun thought to himself: At this time, should I say something to express my gratitude...
His Majesty Li Er does not have the unique skill of "mind reading". Otherwise, if he could see through Fang Jun's mind, he would have to put a knife on this guy's neck and force him to "squeak"...
"What do you think should be done about the matter in Mobei?"
Fang Jun collected his thoughts and said tentatively: "Your Majesty is the supreme king in the world. He holds the sun and moon in his hands and makes decisions independently. How can a humble minister dare to say anything?"
It's not that he likes to flatter, in fact, after returning to the capital a few days ago, he has already written to His Majesty, expounding in detail his advice on how to treat Mobei, oppressing him with a powerful army, wooing him with merchants and merchants, and corrupting him with historical books... Three If we work together, in less than three generations, all the Tiele tribes will speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, read Chinese books, settle in cities, cultivate mulberry trees, and sell goods, just like the Han people. There will be frequent and extensive exchanges between Han and Hu. There is me in the middle and you in the middle. How can we distinguish each other?
At that time, even if Mobei breaks away from the control of the Tang Dynasty again, the Tiele tribes will no longer be hostile to the Tang Dynasty, but will naturally be close to it.
It doesn’t matter whether it will be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty for a long time...
However, His Majesty Li Er has now mentioned this matter again, which shows that he does not agree with his views, or he has not adopted all his suggestions.
He couldn't figure out what His Majesty Li Er meant, so he could only speak vaguely and slap him on the back...
In the past, such obviously inferior flattery would have definitely aroused His Majesty Li Er's irritation. A few scoldings and a kick would be easy.
However, in recent days, His Majesty Li Er did not get angry. He just frowned, sighed, and said after a long time: "The martial arts lecture hall should be put on the schedule as soon as possible, and classes should start as soon as possible. All over the country, the frontier troops, and the Sixteen Guards will be gathered together. All military attachés above the rank of lieutenant are recruited and trained, and then assigned to the Monan and Mobei frontier armies as the main force with priority."
Fang Jun was shocked!
Are you aware of something and want to prepare in advance to guard against these two armies guarding the northern gate of Guanzhong?