After hearing Ma Zhou's words, everyone pondered deeply.
It is said that if a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Although Youtun Guards has made great achievements, the reward must be just right. If it is too light, it will be difficult to repay the merit; if it is too heavy, people will not be convinced.
All in all, this is the predicament that the East Palace is facing right now. Every move must be made with extra caution. The slightest carelessness will cause internal turmoil. This is also something that cannot be done...
Li Chengqian knew that Ma Zhou was thinking about the Youtun Guards and did not want him to become the target of public criticism, but after much deliberation he came up with no idea, so he could only say: "Everyone, I love the idea of helping the orphans. How can I make it just right?"
At this time, political wisdom is most demonstrated. He weighs the pros and cons of various parties, but he is still a little immature.
A few people were silent for a moment, then Xiao Yu stroked his beard and said: "Everyone knows the importance of Xuanwu Gate, so the merits of Youtun Guards can be regarded as the guardian of heaven. Between me, the official position of General Yunhui is still important.
Otherwise, it would not be enough to reward him for his merits. He might as well be demoted to the rank of Captain of Light Chariots and be given the rank of Captain of Cavalry. This would also encourage Gao Kan to make new achievements. After this battle, if he has new merits, he can be promoted to another rank.
"
The twelve ranks of the Tang Dynasty's honorary ranks correspond to the second rank to the seventh rank. The rank has no actual duties, let alone real power. It is just a level of military merit, and officials are awarded accordingly.
His meaning was very clear. It didn't matter if he lowered his rank, since he had no actual duties anyway. But having no actual duties was also a symbol of military merit and honor, and it was also the basis for the imperial court to confer officers. If Gao Kan were to be awarded the rank of Seventh-turn Qingqi Captain now,
, after the thief is defeated, he will be generously rewarded, and Gao Kan happens to make new achievements again, how will he be rewarded?
It should be noted that the awarding of honorary ranks also takes into account family background. Starting from the eighth rank of Qingqi Captain, it can only be awarded to nobles. Gao Kan is just a branch of the Gao family in Bohai, leading a horse in front of the gate of Shen Guogong Gao Shilian.
A distant family who is not even qualified to fall off the pedal...
Therefore, unless there is any accident, the rank of Captain Qingche is the upper limit for Gao Kan. If he reaches the right level now, how will he be rewarded for making new achievements in the future? It is better to leave some leeway, which can not only give comfort to the generals in the East Palace system,
You can also leave a blank space for future promotion.
Li Daozong nodded and said, "It is very good that the Duke of the Song Dynasty is old enough to seek for the country."
With this kind of Machiavellian wisdom, they are indeed inferior to Xiao Yu, who has stood firm in three dynasties...
Li Chengqian said happily: "In that case, let's follow Song Guogong's suggestion and reward him like this."
Xiao Yu stroked his beard and clicked his tongue, feeling that something was not quite right. It is said that Gao Kan's achievements can be regarded as a blessing to the East Palace. After all, the "Xuanwu Sect Change" is not far away, and everyone knows that Xuanwu Sect is very important to Tai Chi.
The importance of the palace can be called the "throat". It is not an exaggeration to say that with half the army guard, the full strength of the Zuotun Guards and 30,000 rebel infantry were defeated one after another, and the Xuanwu Gate was guarded by oneself, making the East Palace unstoppable.
The entire strategy has changed from passive to stalemate, no matter how exceptional the reward is, it is not an exaggeration.
But now that the prince's edict has been issued, there must be many people who think that the reward is insufficient. Later, they find out that they were the ones who "stood in the way" and deliberately suppressed Gao Kan's reward... Doesn't this offend someone?
Although the Xiao family of Lanling married Fang Jun, she had not completely sided with Fang Jun before. She often swayed from side to side because of interests. Although Fang Jun did not show any dissatisfaction on his face as usual, he still used his strength to
With such a character, don’t you have any thoughts in your heart?
Then it was revealed that he was the one who suppressed him...
He shook his head and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Although the prince in front of him was a little weaker and his methods were still immature, as a monarch, he was born with the desire to balance the relationship between his ministers.
It is really clever to drive a nail between himself and Fang Jun without leaving any trace, and it will not affect the current situation of the Donggong family fighting side by side and working together as one.
Kind people also have small thoughts...
But now that things have come to this, what can he say?
Immediately, a chamberlain took the prince's seal, and Li Chengqian wrote a reward edict, stamped the seal, and ordered the chamberlain to go out of the city to deliver the decree.
Li Daozong stretched out his hand to stop the edict and said with a smile: "The promotion and appointment of military generals in the army is originally the responsibility of the Ministry of War. Since the Minister of the Ministry of War is far away in the Western Regions, we might as well let Weichen, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, make a trip. You Tuen Guards
Gong, it would be a bit disrespectful if only the internal servants went to read the edict."
Xiao Yu raised his head and glanced at Li Daozong, approving in his heart.
Although Fang Jun is not in Chang'an at the moment, even if Gao Kan is dissatisfied because he thinks that Xiao Yu suppressed the merits of the Youtun Guards, it will not affect the situation of joint efforts to resist the enemy. However, it is still a hidden danger. Although at this moment
The situation is deadlocked, but the passive party is still the East Palace. A slight mistake may lead to disaster.
Li Daozong went to read out the edict in person, obviously to explain...
Work very steadily.
Li Chengqian nodded happily: "The county prince is not only the official minister, but also the emperor's uncle of Gu. He has a distinguished status. If you go there in person, it will better reflect the importance of Gu and help the county king."
Li Daozong hurriedly said: "Things within one's duty should be done as a matter of course."
Immediately, Li Daozong took the prince's edict and accompanied Li Junxian to Xuanwu Gate, and read out the crown prince's reward to the Youtun guards outside Xuanwu Gate. Li Chengqian saw Xiao Yu looking haggard and exhausted, and knew that he could no longer bear it after staying up all night.
, someone took him to a room on one side to rest for a while, while Li Jing and Ma Zhou stood up to leave and went to the Tai Chi Hall to handle affairs and take charge of the overall situation.
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After everyone dispersed, Li Chengqian let out a long breath, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Li Xiang jumped out of the back hall and came to Li Chengqian. He picked up the teapot with his little hand and wanted to pour tea for his father.
Li Chengqian put down the tea cup and caressed his son's head lovingly, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart. If the army was defeated and the imperial city was captured by the rebels, his position as prince would not be saved, and his life would not be saved either. It would be hard to save his wife, children, and family.
They will also be brutally slaughtered.
After the "Xuanwu Gate Incident" that my father had done to the crown prince, the sins that King Yuanji of Qi had done would definitely be repeated on him...
How humiliating is it for a man to be a father and a husband but not be able to protect his wife, children, and family?
Crown Princess Su came out of the back hall immediately, stepped forward and lightly slapped Li Xiang's hand, and said angrily: "The tea is cold, how can you drink it? Go and play, don't wink."
With that said, he poured out the tea in the teapot, put the tea leaves back in, took the kettle and poured boiling water in. After waiting for a moment, he filled the teacup in front of Li Chengqian with tea.
Li Chengqian looked at it with a smile, his son's mouth pouted in anger, his wife's beautiful face calm and graceful, her delicate hands that were as good as frost and snow, making tea elegantly, and her exquisite and slender body exuding a faint fragrance, which was the same as the fragrance of tea.
Mixing together made him feel peaceful and happy.
This happiness, he vowed to protect to the death...
Princess Su watched Li Chengqian put down the teacup and filled the pot with more tea. She suddenly sighed and said softly: "Thanks to the Duke of Yue."
"Um?"
Li Chengqian was stunned, wondering why his wife said such a thing.
Su explained: "The rebels suddenly launched, and the East Palace hurriedly responded to the battle, and finally retreated to the imperial city, forming a stalemate... But has Your Highness ever thought about it, it was the Duke of Yue who strongly advocated that the Sixth Army of the East Palace be taken away from his father?
Come, we will intensify our efforts to reorganize it, and strongly recommend Duke Wei to take charge of the overall situation. Otherwise, I am afraid that where the rebels started, we have fallen into the hands of thieves. How can we still resist? Let alone the remaining half of the army.
The Youtun Guards forcefully defeated powerful enemies one after another, trying to protect the Xuanwu Gate... Each of these events is due to the Duke of Yue taking precautions. We have the current situation and even hope of turning defeat into victory, so we should naturally be grateful.
The Duke of Yue."
Since the last time she wanted to get involved in the power of the East Palace, she was beaten by Fang Jun, which made her completely understand the situation. She stayed in the palace honestly and did not dare to interfere in the government affairs. But this also gave her a clear understanding of "being on the outside".
, we can deeply realize that the reason why the East Palace is what it is today, or the reason why the prince is what he is today, is all due to Fang Jun's contribution.
How could she not be grateful for such a loyal and courageous minister? The slight resentment that originally arose had long ago dissipated completely, and she only had good feelings in her heart, and no longer felt any dissatisfaction.
And how could Li Chengqian not know what she said?
He sighed softly and said: "Erlang really has the kindness to me again. I will never be in debt to you in this life!"
After a pause, he continued: "Just now Song Guogong said that Erlang would be transferred back to the capital, Wanli Qin Wang, Gu refused on the spot. Not to mention that Gu could not give up the Western Region to Dashi and the Turks for the sake of reserve, but Erlang's expedition number
Thousands of miles away, our troops are at an absolute disadvantage, and we are trying our best to deal with the enemy at this moment. How can we have the heart to ask them to abandon the land where they fought bloody battles and travel thousands of miles to return to Chang'an?"
Crown Princess Su felt the persistence in the prince's heart, so she sighed softly, turned to look at the heavy snow still falling outside the window, and said quietly: "The environment in the Western Region is bitterly cold, I don't know how he is doing now..."
When Tuyuhun invaded the country, the civil and military officials in the dynasty were afraid of the enemy and were timid to fight. Only Fang Jun took the initiative to volunteer. This courage deserves the praise of a "great man", and women have always admired the strong.
A branch of red plum stretched out slantingly outside the window, and the light red blossoms on the skinny branches swayed and trembled in the cold wind, blooming in the cold weather.