His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand to take the teacup and paused for a moment, then continued to pick up the teacup, took a sip, and looked up at Sun Fuga.
Since Wei Zheng's death, no one in the civil and military dynasties has dared to refute his decision in person.
Well, Fang Jun’s mallet doesn’t count...
However, His Majesty Li Er was not too angry. He believed that he appointed people on their merits and knew them well. Naturally, he knew that Sun Fujia and Wei Zheng were both pure-hearted people, perhaps even purer than Wei Zheng. After all, Wei Zheng was dedicated to serving the people. Apart from public service, it is hard to guarantee that there is not some selfishness in it.
However, Sun Fuga has been in charge of Dali Temple for many years, but he has been impartial and upright and has never been selfless.
This was the first "state leader" after the Tang Dynasty inherited the imperial examination system of the former Sui Dynasty. He was an extremely rare pure minister.
His Majesty Li Er has a strong temper and cannot tolerate the slightest grain of sand in his eyes, but he is by no means an intolerant king. As long as it is correct advice, he will humbly accept it. Otherwise, why would he have been playing with birds in the palace when he suddenly heard that Wei Zheng was in court? Then he was so frightened that he held the bird in his arms and suffocated it to death?
After thinking for a while, His Majesty Li Er said: "Let's settle this matter. You all can go back for the time being and complete the details of the case. Then we will issue a ruling and announce it to the world."
"Here!"
The four of them stood up, bowed and saluted, took three steps back, and turned around together.
His Majesty Li Er put down the teacup and said again: "Sun Siqing will stay here for a moment, I have some more instructions."
"Here!"
Hearing this, Sun Fujia stopped, turned around, and returned to His Majesty Li Er.
Changsun Wuji frowned imperceptibly, and without stopping, he walked out of the hall with Zhang Liang and Liu Ji.
When they got outside, the three of them walked towards the palace gate. Changsun Wuji put the servants away and whispered to the two of them: "This is our luck. Your Majesty attaches great importance to the Eastern Expedition and does not want to cause trouble at this moment. Otherwise, these two After this case is tried, I don’t know how many people will be involved. If it is related to conspiracy, it will be even more shocking for the government and the public! Who is innocent and who is innocent? From ancient times to the present, as long as it is related to conspiracy, there have been countless unjust deaths! It will be a small matter for us to offend anyone at that time. If we wrongly accuse someone, we will never sleep well in this life."
Zhang Liang twitched the corner of his mouth and said casually: "What I am saying is that Mr. Zhao is loyal to the country, compassionate, and treats his subordinates kindly and kindly. Who in the court does not admire him? He is really a role model for us."
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and laughed, but as soon as he burst out laughing, he quickly stopped it.
Tsk, tsk, your words are nice, but why do you feel that they don’t feel right?
Could this guy be holding a grudge against him for refusing to help him when he was suppressed by Fang Jun when he went to Jiangnan to serve as the deputy commander of the march from Pyongyang to Pyongyang?
Otherwise, why use words like "compassionate" and "kindhearted"?
Changsun Wuji was dissatisfied and glanced at Zhang Liang, but did not respond. This guy was single-minded, brave enough but not strategic. It was not unreasonable for him to be fooled by Fang Jun, but he did not think about what to do when faced with difficulties. Instead of fighting back, he simply kept low and followed Fang Jun's lead. His character was really low and he couldn't afford to be angry with such a person.
On the other hand, Liu Jie laughed and said: "Who says it's not the case? I have held the position of the Censor Zhongcheng for many years, and it is not easy to do so. It is the duty of the Censor to report illegal impeachment of hundreds of officials, but sometimes we report and impeach After that, Your Majesty had to weigh the pros and cons of government affairs, and often left it alone, causing us to offend others in vain."
Being able to move from the position of censor Zhongcheng to a province, becoming a minister, and ranking as prime minister can be said to be a step to the sky.
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In the main hall, His Majesty Li Er ordered the servants to serve fragrant tea and cakes, and personally held the pot to pour tea for Sun Fujia. He said in a kind voice: "This is the top grade Longjing in the south of the Yangtze River. I love you to taste it and see how spring it compares."
How about tea?”
Sun Fuga was so flattered that he stood up in a hurry and bowed: "I don't dare to be a minor minister. Your Majesty has defeated a minor minister!"
His Majesty Li Er burst out laughing, waving his hands and saying: "Why is your love like this? This emperor is incomparable to those 'Mingjuns' who have been taught the court rules since childhood. Back then, he competed with all your love for supremacy on the battlefield and recommended Xuanyuan with his blood. How could that be the case?"
These are the happiest days, I really miss them! Therefore, I have never put on any airs of being an emperor. Whether or not the ministers respect me depends on the king's virtues, and then comes from my heart. I emphasize the majesty of the emperor with a straight face all day long.
Do you think you are really dignified? What nonsense!"
He didn't have the slightest reserve of the world's supreme being. He slapped his thigh and looked like a general in the army or a ruffian in the city without any rules.
However, this kind of straightforward and unpretentious way can make the courtiers feel close to him the most, rather than being respected like a mountain.
Sun Fujia sat down again and drank tea. When he saw His Majesty Li Er going to pick up the teapot again, he was so frightened that he quickly picked up the teapot and said repeatedly: "I am fortunate to have Your Majesty pour a cup of tea. I am so happy that I feel like I'm about to fly."
How dare you drink it one after another? I am a humble minister and I cannot afford it."
Hurry and pour tea for His Majesty Li Er.
His Majesty Li Er was incompetent and sighed: "Ai Qing is a pure minister, I know that. The thing that I am most proud of in my life is not that I went against the will of heaven and sat in this beautiful country, but that I was surrounded by people all those years ago.
With a large group of courtiers who are pure in nature, all of whom support each other and work tirelessly, I am where I am today, and I dare not or forget it for a moment."
This was the first time for Sun Fujia to hear His Majesty Li Er sighing like this. He was also very curious about the title "Pure Minister" and couldn't help asking: "I am stupid, I don't know who your Majesty refers to by 'Pure Minister'"
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His Majesty Li Er pointed to the pastries on the coffee table, and motioned to Sun Fujia to enjoy them as he pleased, and said slowly: "Duke Mingde and Fan Guangmao are reflected in his brilliance, and his reputation fills the temple both inside and outside the Dexuan. He can be regarded as a pure minister; Fang Xuanling
Only when he has a grand and far-reaching demeanor can he be called Wang Zuo, with a far-reaching reputation, a Taoist crown and a hairpin, and he can be regarded as a pure minister. Wei Xuan has always failed to give advice, and he always takes admonishment as his heart. He is not as shameful as Yao and Shun, so he can be regarded as a pure minister. He who loves his wife is loyal and sincere.
He has the courage to speak out and give advice, which is quite like Wei Zheng's style. He has a broad personality, handles things calmly, and is not surprised by honor or disgrace. He can be regarded as a pure minister."
Then he sighed and looked gloomy: "It's a pity that these people have passed away and have become officials. There are fewer and fewer people in the court who can be called 'pure ministers'. They are unique."
Sun Fujia panicked, stood up again, bowed down and said: "I am a humble minister, how dare you receive such praise from your majesty? I am ashamed to deserve it, I am ashamed to deserve it!"
He is also a proud person and has always been aloof, but he has never placed himself alongside Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others.
In his opinion, these three are all outstanding people who are famous in history. How can he be worthy and capable, and how can he dare to compare with them?
His Majesty Li Er was quite dissatisfied: "Why, is it possible that your beloved is questioning me for not knowing people well and for being ignorant and ignorant?"
Sun Fujia couldn't laugh or cry: "How dare a humble minister have such an intention? It's just that a humble minister is not talented and would never dare to stand alongside these three people. If the news spread, others would naturally not slander His Majesty's ability to know people, but they would sneer at him.
A humble minister is shameless and does not know how high the heaven and earth are."
His Majesty Li Er glared and said: "That's the only bad thing about you, you are too thin-skinned. Throughout the ages, how many of those people who are famous throughout the ages were unanimously praised when they were alive? There will always be people who look at you with envy and envy.
, it is common sense to slander someone. You have to be like Fang Jun, shamelessly accept all the praises first, and then everyone will scold you. Once you get used to the scolding, you will gradually admit it."
Sun Fuga was speechless.
Who do you want me to learn from? I have to learn from Fang Er?
It's not that Fang Jun is not good. In fact, Sun Fujia has a good relationship with Fang Jun and he highly respects his conduct as a person. However, he is highly praised. Fang Jun's acting style is unscrupulous and he will take advantage of it whether it is reasonable or not.
Position, Sun Fuga is absolutely incapable of learning.
He could only say: "Your Majesty actually misunderstood Fang Shaobao. Fang Shaobao is a bit more dandy, which is caused by his background. He seems to be a fool, but he always has a bottom line, especially his good nature, which makes everyone willing."
Get close to him. Looking at the court, the younger generation of officials have gradually taken on important responsibilities, but there is no one who can compare with Fang Shaobao."
His Majesty Li Er seemed to be smiling but not commenting, and said slowly: "What Aiqin said does make some sense, but the reason why I promote Fang Jun again and again is because I value his way of doing things the most. He has never been willing to stick to the rules.
When encountering difficulties, you don’t think about how to face them according to the old rules, but always find a new way to solve them from an unexpected angle, and you still do well every time. This is what I love.
Not as good as."
Sun Fujia thought about it for a while and felt that the emperor had something in his words and was trying to remind himself?
"What your Majesty said is true."
His Majesty Li Er chuckled: "Since Love agrees with me, let's talk about it, how is Aiqing inferior to Fang Jun?"
Sun Fuga was choked: "..."
Your Majesty, can we not play like this? You even praised me so much that I moved my subordinates to tears. A man who is a confidant will die for his confidant, but in the blink of an eye, you are making fun of me?
Anyone can answer your question, but how can I say it myself?