How could the Guanlong nobles, who had single-handedly created this huge empire, be willing to sit back and let the Jiangnan clan, which they had always looked down upon, climb on top of them to dominate and seize the power in their hands?
If you want to suppress the Jiangnan nobles, you must ensure the smooth flow of the Silk Road and ensure Guanzhong's status as the core of the empire!
This alone is not enough. After all, the profits from overland trade are far less than those from sea trade. Therefore, while the Guanlong nobles are desperately trying to maintain the Silk Road, they must also unite with the Shandong aristocratic families who have always been hostile and go hand in hand to resist the rise of the Jiangnan gentry.
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As a result, the empire formed a situation of confrontation between the north and the south.
However, there is no need to worry that the empire will fall into a state of division between the north and the south because of this. The Grand Canal connects the north and the south, connecting Shandong and the south of the Yangtze River into one, and the army can travel from the north to the south very smoothly.
The entire empire will be in a balance of competing with each other and advancing hand in hand.
Only by balancing all parties can we create a prosperous world!
Only then did Changsun Huan realize that behind Fang Jun's seemingly casual and arrogant behavior, he had laid out such a chess game silently.
This is basically using the entire country as a chessboard, pointing and criticizing Fang Qiu!
No matter how unruly and confident a person is, he has to admit with frustration that the gap between the two parties is as big as heaven and earth...
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Changsun Wuji looked at his two sons, saw the frustrated expressions on their faces, and thought to himself: Do you think the difference is just in strategizing?
He couldn't bear to undermine the self-confidence of his two sons, but he had to remind him so that the whole family realized the current situation, especially for Fang Jun, an opponent who could be regarded as a "stranger".
Ji still said: "This time Fang Jun advised His Majesty to establish a military aircraft office to take charge of the empire's military affairs. His Majesty has already approved it. At the court meeting in two days, the ministers will be consulted in public for their opinions, but it is just a formality.
, the establishment of this military aircraft station is beyond doubt."
For the emperor, the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department can bring the emperor's control of military power to the pinnacle, which can be said to be the control of all military power in the world; for ministers, such an yamen in charge of the imperial military is simply an extra benefit out of thin air.
Even if you only grab a little bit, it's all for nothing.
From top to bottom, all factions can benefit from it. The establishment of the military aircraft office is like the roaring Yellow River, and no one can stop it from running thousands of miles.
After a brief pause, Changsun Wuji continued: "If my father's prediction is correct, after this court meeting, Fang Jun is likely to enter the military aircraft department and become one of the few giants who truly hold power in the military."
Changsun Huan said in astonishment: "Isn't this...impossible? Not to mention that His Majesty has always had the idea of suppressing Fang Jun. Just talking about the many factions in the military, how can he sit back and watch Fang Jun, an outsider who does not belong to any faction in the military?
Entering the military aircraft? What's more, that guy is not yet in his prime this year. How can such a humble boy suppress those arrogant and powerful generals?"
He felt that this news was even more unbelievable than that Fang Jun single-handedly planned the situation of the empire for the next hundred years.
Genius does exist. Changsun Huan was envious and jealous that Fang Jun could devise the idea of a confrontation between the north and the south, and felt that it was also possible.
But where is the army?
Seniority is the most serious issue. It's definitely not because you won a battle in Mobei that you can be superior to many big shots in the army.
In the army, your commander is always your commander!
If you want to have a higher status than your superiors, you need to accumulate a lot of qualifications, military exploits, etc., and there are also some special opportunities to achieve it.
Fang Jun, why should he?
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Changsun Wuji no longer had the interest to explain.
Due to his limited talent, he cannot see the various opportunities hidden under the surface. No matter how hard you teach and give instructions, he will not be able to understand.
It’s just that I can’t help but feel sad in my heart.
The gap between Fang Jun and his sons is obvious. After a hundred years, he has no outstanding heirs to revitalize the family business and shine on the lintel. The relationship with the prince is also very cold and distant. What can the eldest grandson family rely on to stand in the court?
Above the hall?
I am afraid that not only will it be in vain to continue to be the leader of the Guanlong nobles, but also that it will be difficult to protect oneself wisely under this surging tide of the times.
Having no successor is so depressing and worrying...
He did not expect that the Changsun family would still be able to control the court after a hundred years. He only hoped that they could rely on the emperor to be safe and secure.
Changsun Wuji held the teacup and slowly sipped it one mouthful at a time, becoming more determined.
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At noon, the weather is hot.
The insects on the big trees kept chirping, and the wind blowing slowly brought with it the unbearable heat. The entire city of Chang'an was like a huge steamer. The slightest movement would make you sweat, and the bluestones on the streets were burned by the scorching sun.
It was boiling hot and there were very few pedestrians.
In the back house of Prince Jing's Mansion, Li Yuanjing was lying on a rocking chair and fell asleep soundly. The windows in the flower hall were open, and several maids were waiting around with fans in their hands. They kept fanning the huge ice cubes in the copper basin in the corner, and put a piece of ice into it.
A cool fan blew in the direction of Li Yuanjing.
It's quite refreshing and pleasant...
Li Yuanjing, who was sleeping soundly, his eyelids twitched suddenly, his hands subconsciously grasped something, and then he opened his eyes in a daze.
Had a dream...
Tiny footsteps could be heard outside the flower hall, and a chamberlain came in to report: "Your Majesty, Prince Consort Du and Prince Consort Chai are asking for an audience."
Li Yuanjing sat up from the rocking chair, raised his hand and wiped his forehead. He was covered with sweat. He breathed out slowly and said: "Take the two of them to the study for a while, take me to take a bath, and then go
meet."
"Here."
The chamberlain took the order and left.
Li Yuanjing stepped down from the rocking chair, tugged on his collar, and said, "Wait for me to take a bath and change my clothes."
"Here!"
The maids on the left and right stopped shaking the fans and followed Li Yuanjing to the next room. They brought hot water to help Li Yuanjing bathe and change clothes.
Feeling refreshed after taking a bath, Li Yuanjing stretched out his hands and let the maid change his clothes, but his mind was in a trance.
He had a dream just now, in which he had a body of ten thousand feet, wearing shoes on the ground and holding the sun and the moon in his hands...
Holding the sun and moon in his hand means controlling the universe. Is this a warning from God, indicating a good omen for him to become the master of the world?
Each of the ancient holy kings recorded in the history books had some experiences from heaven and man before achieving their hegemony, and God also issued warnings in various ways...
My heart was beating unbearably, but I didn't dare to show joy, let alone talk to others, so I had to hide it deeply in my heart.
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Li Yuanjing raised his feet and walked into the study. Du He and Chai Lingwu, who were sitting on chairs drinking tea, quickly stood up and bowed together: "We have met the prince."
Li Yuanjing laughed, waved his hand and said: "No etiquette, no etiquette, we are close people, why do we need such vulgar etiquette?"
He strode to the main seat and sat down. He looked at the two of them with a smile and asked, "You two consorts are here together, but what's the important matter?"
The two of them sat down separately and ignored each other. Chai Lingwu said: "Your Majesty listened to Fang Jun's advice and intends to set up a military aircraft office to oversee the world's military power. I wonder if the prince has heard of it?"
It is impossible for Li Yuanjing not to know about such a big matter. He just said curiously: "This is a major matter for the imperial court. When you ask, you don't know what you mean?"
He wondered, could it be that these two people were jealous when they saw the Military Aircraft Department taking over the world's military power, and wanted to join in and get a share of the pie?
Haha, I really don’t know how high the sky is and how high it is...
Chai Lingwu said: "Our virtues are not enough and our merits are not obvious, so naturally we dare not covet such a prominent position. However, when I was at home in the morning, the Duke of Guo came to visit. I had a detailed talk with my brother and talked about the meeting at court in a few days.
Someone at the meeting asked Your Majesty to recommend Fang Jun to the Military Aircraft Department, and warned my brother not to refute it in court because of his private likes and dislikes."
Li Yuanjing's eyes suddenly widened.
The Duke of Guo is the former General of the Youtun Guard, Zhang Shigui...
Zhang Shigui had a good relationship with Chai Shao in his early years and fought under Princess Pingyang. After both Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao passed away, Zhang Shigui always protected the Chai brothers.
This time he must have got some rumors, and he went specifically to dissuade Chai Zhewei, who was at odds with Fang Jun, from opposing Fang Jun's ascendancy in the court.
To be able to visit in person without avoiding suspicion, there must be a huge force pushing Fang Jun to rise to power. Anyone who interferes may cause trouble.
but……
Fang Jun wants to enter the military aircraft office?
That's a proper military boss! Although Fang Jun usually has great military exploits and is favored by His Majesty, and has great influence in the army, he is unable to form his own faction and become a prince due to his seniority and official position. But this time
If Fan really enters the military aircraft department, then from now on, Fang Jun will truly become a banner of the military.
This is not comparable to the title of Minister of the Ministry of War.
Li Yuanjing looked at Du He and Chai Lingwu in front of him, feeling extremely frustrated.
Thinking back on when these two people followed him together with Fang Jun, but Fang Jun broke up with him and skyrocketed from then on, these two people were sincere, but the gap was too big, right?
Then he thought about Xue Wanche, the man beside him who was most qualified to enter the military aircraft department... He also abandoned him and went to Liaodong to command thousands of troops, just waiting for the Eastern Expedition to start and be a pioneer.
I have great ambitions and plans, but how come I am now surrounded by only a few crooked melons, cracked jujubes, shrimp soldiers and crab generals?
This is not the rhythm of "hand holding the sun and the moon"...