Just one title shows Li Daozong's current embarrassing situation in the civil service yamen.
It is true that Li Daozong has made outstanding achievements. He has participated in many battles such as attacking Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, East Turks, Tuyuhun and so on. He has made great military achievements for the unification of the Tang Empire and the expansion of territory. In the clan, he is also known as a virtuous man together with Li Xiaogong, the prince of Hejian County. His Majesty Wang Li Er also commented that Li Daozong was as famous as Li Ji and Xue Wanche.
However, no matter how meritorious a famous general is, he may be invincible on the battlefield, but he may not necessarily be able to perform freely in court battles.
In the yamen, the forces are entangled and the interests are entangled. How difficult is it to cut through the mess quickly? The hopeless and unfavorable military tactics used in war may not be effective in the yamen battles, especially since Li Daozong is a member of the Tang Dynasty clan and was once the leader of Guanlong. A member of the aristocracy can certainly follow His Majesty Li Er in raising the banner of opposition to Guan Long, but their own involvement is extremely deep, making it difficult for them to disown their relatives and handle official business.
It is not only due to its own involvement, but also due to the stubborn resistance of its opponent, so it is understandable that it will be difficult to move forward.
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Fang Jun looked at Linghu Xiuji and said with a smile: "Young Master Linghu, you don't need to be polite. I came here today because I was confused and asked for advice to help me solve the puzzle."
Linghu Xiuji naturally understood what Fang Jun meant by "confusion" and "maze", but this matter was handled by him alone. Naturally, he couldn't back down at this moment, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "The lower official position is humble, and the knowledge is shallow. I'm afraid I won't be able to help the Duke of Yue solve his doubts."
"Ha ha."
Fang Jun laughed, pointed at Linghu Xiuji and said to Li Daozong: "It is said that Linghu is honest, honest and honest in dealing with things, but this Linghu man doesn't seem to have the inheritance of the Linghu family. A certain person looked at He is very slick and very familiar with this trick of shirking responsibilities in the officialdom, and I don’t know how Linghu Jixin taught him.”
"Ji Xin" is the name of Linghu Defen. Generally, it can only be called by friends of the same generation. It is not impossible for younger generations to call it "Ji Xin Gong", but in order to express respect, most people should call it "Ji Xin Gong", or "Pengcheng Xian Gong" by his official title. Calling him "Pengcheng Gong", like Fang Jun, calling him by his name is inevitably a bit disrespectful.
But Linghu Xiuji knew about the grievances between this guy and his father, so it would be good if they didn't point fingers at each other and scold each other. How could he expect him to be respectful with his words?
Anyway, it's not too much. Linghu Xiuji felt that he should endure it and said with a dark face: "What the Duke of Yue said is biased, and my subordinates don't understand what it means."
Fang Jun patted his thigh gently and raised his voice and said: "Very good! Since you don't understand, let me ask you why the appointment of Pei Xingjian was proposed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but the Ministry of Personnel refused to issue it. If the filing of the complaint results in delays in the affairs of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who will bear this responsibility, and who can afford it?"
The officials outside had long been listening to the movements in the duty room. When they heard Fang Jun's menacing question, they couldn't help but feel their hearts jump and secretly screamed: Sure enough!
This Pei Xingjian was not only Fang Jun's younger brother, but also a key talent promoted by His Royal Highness. As a result, his appointment was blocked by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so of course this guy couldn't help but knock on the door.
It's just that even the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has nothing to do about it. I don't know how Fang Jun can subdue the Guanlong clan headed by Linghu Xiuji...
Linghu Xiuji had already known about Fang Jun's intention, so he was not too surprised or panicked at this moment. He had already prepared a plan and calmly replied: "Pei Xingjian's appointment and prosecution was indeed suppressed by the official department, and it was handled by the lower official.
manage."
He did not shirk his responsibilities, nor could he. As the leader of the Guanlong clique in the official department, if he shied away from his responsibilities at this time, his political career would almost come to an end.
As a person who doesn't even take responsibility, who will trust you and continue to use resources to push you to occupy a high position, or even go further?
"But I also ask Duke Yue to understand that the Ministry of Civil Affairs has its own procedures for handling affairs, and various departments coordinate with each other, especially for such an important official position as a doctor in the Ministry of Finance. There is no room for sloppiness in each procedure. Strict review and confirmation are required.
It is necessary. Although the Duke of Yue is of high rank, this is an internal procedure of the Ministry of Personnel, and you have no right to interfere."
Everyone outside was sweating for Linghu Xiuji.
What you are facing is Fang Er. Although these words are neither humble nor arrogant, but are full of integrity, how can Fang Er be unreasonable?
Fang Jun smiled instead of being angry, stared at Linghu Xiuji, and said slowly: "It may be possible to use these words to fool those who are new to officialdom, but take them out in front of someone and say, are you, Minister Linghu?"
Do you look down on someone?"
Linghu Xiuji gritted his teeth and said: "That's not the case. It's just because Pei Xingjian's qualifications, achievements, and assessment are all flawed. He needs to be reviewed urgently. Maybe it has been delayed until now. The matter is not the person. Don't misunderstand the Duke of Yue."
Pei Xingjian on the side had no expression on his face.
Li Daozong drank tea slowly, his face looking very ugly.
He entered the official department with the dignity of a high-ranking county king, but he was constrained everywhere. From time to time, he was pushed against the wall by these juniors in Guanlong and couldn't get up. It was really embarrassing.
At this moment, Linghu Xiuji was talking about procedures and regulations in front of him. Why did he, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, pay attention to him?
It’s so deceiving!
If he were not worried about a large-scale conflict between the royal family and Guan Long, he would even want to push these bastards out of the gate and kill them one by one...
Of course, he must not do this kind of thing. After all, the Li and Tang royal families are also part of the Guanlong nobles. They can suppress each other and resist each other, but turning against each other is definitely not allowed.
However, although he couldn't do it, Fang Jun could.
At this moment, he was drinking tea, holding back the anger in his heart, but his eyes kept glancing at Fang Jun, secretly thinking that this stick came with a strong momentum today, and Linghu Xiuji came back like this, why didn't he get angry?
He thought that Fang Jun came with anger and made it clear that he wanted to "go on a killing spree", but unexpectedly, this guy was not angry at all. He still looked at Linghu Xiuji with a smile and asked: "Pei Xingjian was the mayor of Huating before.
History, he also serves as the city ambassador of Huating Town, and is in charge of maritime diplomacy and foreign trade. He has achieved outstanding results and made outstanding contributions. Can you tell me what "qualifications, achievements, and assessments are all flawed"? What is also said about "urgent need for review"? Pei Xingjian's background
The Pei family from Hedong has a first-class family background, what else do you want to review?"
Although Huating Town is Fang Jun's fiefdom, it is not his private property. He only enjoys the "food town" of the local people and has no jurisdiction. Therefore, Chang Shi is an official of the imperial court and eats the salary of the imperial court. However, Huating Town
At the beginning, it was poor and desolate, but Fang Jun developed it single-handedly, which was equivalent to carving out a rich and prosperous place on the territory of the Tang Dynasty, so it has unparalleled prestige.
But Pei Xingjian was indeed a court official, not a private person under Fang Jun's care. Therefore, Pei Xingjian had to be a part of Huating Town's many achievements.
It is also said that Pei Xingjian also served as the Municipal Shipping Envoy. He was nominally the highest officer of the Municipal Shipping Department of Huating Town. In fact, he was also in charge of external shipping and had extremely powerful powers.
It is reasonable for such an official to be promoted after being transferred back to the capital. This achievement is enough to kill more than 90% of the officials in the capital instantly. If there are still flaws in this, which official in the entire Tang Dynasty is still qualified for promotion?
Although the Imperial Examination has risen in the Tang Dynasty, it still cannot replace the previous official selection system in a short period of time. The "Nine Ranks Zhongzheng System" that has been passed down from the Wei and Jin Dynasties is still the mainstream of official selection. Pei's first-class family in Hedong
, Pei Xingjian’s own ability, talent, learning, and achievements do not need to be reviewed.
Therefore, the reasons stated by Linghu Xiuji cannot be established at all.
Linghu Xiuji's face turned red. He knew that the guy in front of him seemed rough and unruly, but in fact he was the most shrewd. His various sophistry could not convince him at all, so he simply stopped his heart and gritted his teeth and said: "This is the official department.
There is no need for subordinate officials to report to the Duke of Yue regarding the procedures for handling affairs in the yamen."
Forcing Pei Xingjian to sue him was essentially against the procedure, and the reason naturally didn't make sense. However, he couldn't admit his mistake under Fang Jun's questioning and hand over his confession honestly, so he had no choice but to do so.
He used the excuse that Fang Jun had "no right to intervene".
In fact, Fang Jun really has no right to interfere.
Each yamen in the center of the court has its own regulations on how to handle affairs. If you are dissatisfied, you can go to the Yushitai or even Dali Temple to complain, but you must not point fingers in the yamen. Otherwise, where is the majesty of the court? If everyone can come to criticize and question, each yamen
There is no need to do serious business anymore, all day long I just focus on talking nonsense.
But who is Fang Jun?
I came here today just to solve the problem and suppress these Guanlong disciples. Naturally, I won’t let it go...