His Majesty Li Er sipped the tea and asked calmly: "These are the mainstays of the empire. If Zhao Guogong has anything to say, please speak out. What's the point of going around in circles? Just tell me which yamen is suitable for me to go to, and then I will talk to you."
My dear friends, just think about it. If it works, let the child slave pass. If it doesn't work, then let's leave it at that."
He was a little annoyed, why did Zhangsun Wuji become more and more ink as he got older? Are you talking about it to show that you are very capable? Just say something like this and be done with it. You have to show your inscrutableness through the clouds and mountains.
Don't know what it means.
Changsun Wuji also realized His Majesty Li Er's displeasure, and quickly said: "In the opinion of the veteran, it is better to transfer the King of Jin to the Ministry of War. It just so happens that the position of Minister of the Ministry of War is currently vacant, so we can appoint the King of Jin to inspect the post of Minister of the Ministry of War.
From top to bottom of the Ministry of War."
As soon as these words came out, Li Ji and others were all shocked.
Mother!
This good fox actually made his plans to the Ministry of War? That is the most solid foundation for the prince! If the King of Jin is allowed to go to the Ministry of War to stir up trouble, the impact on the reputation of the prince will be incalculable!
Li Ji no longer sat on the sidelines and protected himself, and immediately spoke out: "Why is it that there is no minister in the Ministry of War? Although the Duke of Yue was suspended, the official title of Minister of the Ministry of War was not taken away by Guo. Duke Zhao said this.
Unsafe."
Changsun Wuji made a sudden appearance: "Oh, I am really old, my memory is so bad, I actually forgot about this... But it doesn't matter, isn't it already suspended? The Ministry of War is still leaderless, which does not hinder the advancement of the Jin Dynasty.
The king controls the military department."
Li Ji understood that Changsun Wuji dared to make such a suggestion, which was obviously approved by His Majesty.
He was anxious in his heart and looked around. Old God Xiao Yu was wandering around. Although Liu Ji and Ma Zhou focused on the crown prince, they were more inclined to be loyal to His Majesty. Since His Majesty intends to transfer King Jin to the Ministry of War, they will definitely
There will be no public opposition.
He had to say: "Your Majesty, think twice! In the spring of next year, the Liaodong army will set off, and Your Majesty will also personally conquer Goguryeo. This winter is the top priority. The transportation of all kinds of food, fodder and ordnance, the deployment of soldiers, and the heavy tasks are not waiting for me. How can we treat it as a waste of time?"
His Royal Highness the King of Jin's whetstone? If something goes wrong, it will affect the war next spring. No one can bear this responsibility."
Seeing Li Ji bringing up the matter of the Eastern Expedition, Changsun Wuji was also afraid that His Majesty Li Er's mind would be shaken. After all, the Eastern Expedition was the top priority for His Majesty Li Er, and absolutely no accidents were allowed to occur.
"The British Lord is a little alarmist, right? Now that Fang Jun has been suspended from his post, he has accompanied His Royal Highness the King of Wei to the south of the Yangtze River. The Ministry of War is only managed by a Zuo Shilang. Under such circumstances, if it can run smoothly without making any mistakes, why would Jin
If the king is transferred to the Ministry of War, will he miss important events? The Ministry of War has its own rules. You only need to follow the plan and follow the rules. Even if the King of Jin takes over, there will be no mistakes."
Li Ji was anxious and opened his mouth: "Your Majesty..."
Before he could say anything, His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to stop him.
His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup, glanced at Li Ji, and said slowly: "I and all my dear friends have won this country in a narrow life. In the future, after I have passed ten thousand years, all my dear friends will also die. Who will take over this country?"
Control? We still have to rely on the sincere unity of the prince and the princes to keep this family business and even go further."
He then looked at Xiao Yu, Liu Ji, Ma Zhou and others, and continued: "Previously, the British Duke advised the prince to join the Ministry of Civil Affairs and implement reforms, and I have already agreed. Now Zhao Guogong has advised the Prince of Jin to join the Ministry of War to study ministry affairs.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with giving full play to the director’s talents. As for young people, they must be given the opportunity to hone their skills so that they can be qualified for big positions in the future. My dear friends, what do you think?”
Li Ji shut his mouth.
This emperor is simply acting like a scoundrel. He is obviously threatening the prince's appointment to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. When you advised the prince to become the chairman of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I agreed without saying a word. How come I want to transfer the King of Jin now?
When you go to the Ministry of War, you push back and forth? It is etiquette to come and go, but it is against the rules to come and go without returning...
Xiao Yu, Liu Ji, and Ma Zhou did not immediately agree as Li Ji thought, but fell silent collectively.
They are all considered to be close to the prince, and they have expressed their support for the prince overtly and covertly. Now His Majesty Li Er is blatantly favoring the King of Jin. If they agree without saying a word, how will they face the prince in the future?
Even though he knew clearly that this was His Majesty Li Er's will and it was absolutely irreversible, he still expressed his position with silence.
You are the emperor and you have the final say, but I have to have my own attitude...
His Majesty Li Er glanced around, looked at the expressions of the ministers, and could guess what they were thinking. He felt that he was indeed a bit pushy. After thinking about it, he added word by word: "This is just this time, it will not be the same next time."
This is serious.
I am optimistic about King Jin, so I promoted King Jin to compete with the prince, and I love King Jin even more. This is a matter known to both the government and the public. This time, I am partial to King Jin, and I know it in my heart. But this is the only time, from now on, everyone will
Since the King of Jin can only compete with the Crown Prince for the position of heir apparent, I will never act in such a biased manner again.
Jiangshan Sheji belongs to the emperor. Which successor he chooses is naturally the emperor's decision. Ministers can make suggestions, but there is no reason to overthrow him.
His Majesty Li Er's ability to say "I won't do this next time" is equivalent to giving everyone a promise. If anyone continues to deny face, then don't worry about him falling out and getting angry...
Li Ji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is arbitrary in his decisions, and all his subordinates will obey you."
Xiao Yu and others did not dare to be reserved anymore, and said in unison: "Your Majesty is arbitrary in his actions, and all ministers will obey you."
There is nothing they can do.
First of all, today His Majesty Li Er is obviously determined to transfer the King of Jin to the Ministry of War. To this end, he even secretly colludes with Changsun Wuji. Anyone who continues to oppose must be prepared to bear His Majesty Li Er's wrath.
Furthermore, the disadvantage of the current crown prince does not lie in how talented King Jin is, but in His Majesty Li Er's consistent favoritism. As a parent, you always have to treat your sons whether they are thick or thin, far or near.
If you stretch out your hand and all the fingers are not aligned, how can you find a flat bowl of water?
If His Majesty Li Er can really keep his word and be in a fair position in the competition between the two Highnesses from now on, without being biased or favoring the King of Jin, then it will even be a good situation for the Crown Prince.
…
As for whether the prince's foundation, the Ministry of War, will be won over by the King of Jin, there is nothing that can be done.
*****
After coming out of the Dragon Palace, Li Ji bowed his hands to several colleagues with a gloomy face, then walked ahead alone and quickly walked out of the Tai Chi Palace.
After that, he did not avoid anyone, but even took a carriage and walked eastward along Tianjie. He came to the East Palace to meet the prince Li Chengqian openly and openly.
He did not express his dissatisfaction to His Majesty Li Er in this way, but wanted to use this method to show his independent stance to those officials who were loyal to the prince and stabilize the military morale of those people.
Today, the battle for the reserve position is no longer a question of how to stand in line. In fact, the lines have already been formed. It’s just that Li Ji always makes decisions later and acts in a low-key manner. He is unwilling to blatantly support the prince, making himself a leader.
The target of public criticism.
From the moment the Guanlong nobles stood behind King Jin, he and the Shandong family behind him had no way out.
And all this may be just a move by His Majesty Li Er to make the family members attack each other and kill each other through the dispute over the reserve...
When Li Chengqian heard that his chamberlain came to report that Li Ji had come to see him, he quickly ordered his chamberlain to bring Li Ji over, and he personally welcomed Li Ji out of the study. From a distance, he greeted Li Ji with a great ceremony and welcomed him into the study.
The waiter served the tea, bowed and pushed it out, then closed the door and stood outside, guarding against anyone eavesdropping nearby.
In the study, Li Ji truthfully told everything that had just happened in the Dragon Palace. He did not hide a word or a word. Of course, he did not mix his subjective opinions. He just discussed the matter and stated the facts.
Li Chengqian listened silently without saying a word, looking a little lonely.
After a long while, he sighed quietly and said with a wry smile: "Although I am the crown prince, there are times when I would rather be born after all my brothers."
The old son and grandson are the lifeblood of the older generation.
This is not only the case for ordinary people, but also for aristocratic families. They always have many preferences for their youngest sons. There is nothing you can do about it.
But even so, his father was so partial to his brother, which made Li Chengqian still feel sour, envious and jealous...