Chapter 85: Fierce Battle Against Xincheng Zhao (Part 2)
Gaochang State is still in the hot season, and Chang'an has entered late autumn.
The rustling autumn wind blew off the leaves of the willows, turned the bright red maples red, and wrinkled the water in the Tai Chi Palace...
In the political hall, His Majesty Li Er was sitting upright with a golden sword in his hand, holding a thick memorial in his hand. He was looking at it intently, but his two sword eyebrows were frowned from time to time, showing his actual mood at this time.
It's not peaceful up there.
Shangshu Zuopu shot Fang Xuanling with a silent expression on his face, twisting his beard and saying nothing.
Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong, raised his head slightly, his eyes seemed to be staring at the thin layer of floating dust on the beams of the political hall, with great interest...
The people in the middle school house were sitting at attention, concentrating.
Gao Shilian, the servant on the right hand of the minister, was holding a white porcelain tea cup and gently sipping the fragrant tea.
Only Cen Wenwen, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, narrowed his eyes slightly and paid attention to the change in His Majesty Li Er's expression...
The autumn wind rustled outside the window, and the hall was quiet and silent.
After a long time, His Majesty Li Er put down the memorial in his hand and let out a long sigh.
Looking around, he asked in a deep voice: "This memorial has many subjects and complex contents, so it is not appropriate to judge it all at once. Let's first talk about the impeachment of Hou Junji. What do you think?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Zhou already said: "The Lord Hou gathered in front of the battle to kill the surrendered king of Gaochang, which may cause complaints and fear from the countries in the Western Regions. It will be extremely detrimental to our Tang Dynasty's diplomatic relations with the countries in the Western Regions in the future. This is a crime.
As a general, he allowed his soldiers to plunder the city of Gaochang, plunder and extort people, causing chaos in the city and a breakdown in military discipline. This is two crimes! The evidence for these two crimes is conclusive and has caused public outrage and influence in the countries in the Western Regions.
It is extremely bad, and I think it should be brought to Dali Temple for trial to set the record straight."
As the expeditionary army returned triumphantly, news spread that Hou Junji had set up troops to plunder Gaochang City. However, everyone in the army kept it secret and never mentioned it. Even if the outside world made a lot of noise, there was no evidence.
It wasn't until Hou Junji shipped a large amount of wealth into his mansion that these rumors were confirmed, and everyone inside and outside the court was shocked!
Everyone expressed disbelief at Hou Junji's arrogance and lack of military discipline...
This is too arrogant!
"Ahem!" Changsun Wuji cleared his throat, which shocked everyone's hearts.
I'm afraid this guy is going to shoot Fang Jun...
Sure enough, Changsun Wuji glanced at Fang Xuanling, who was there, and said: "Hou Junji's crime is unforgivable. Yu Qi despised military discipline and acted recklessly, which damaged the image of the Tang Dynasty! But Fang Jun, as a subordinate, dared to do it in public
Isn't contradicting the superior officer also contempt of military discipline? When the army goes on an expedition, everyone must be united and do everything according to the superior officer's orders. No matter whether it is right or wrong, they can only follow the orders! Fang Jun not only openly slandered the commander's orders, but even dared to incite his subordinate Shenji Battalion.
The soldiers confront the commander! If we let him do this, if things go on like this, where will the military discipline be?"
For Fang Jun, Changsun Wuji already felt a strong threat!
It's not a threat to him, but a threat to his own son, Changsun Chong!
As we all know, Changsun Chong has been a leader among the second generation of nobles of the Tang Dynasty since he was a child. Duanfang is smart and talented, and he is valued by His Majesty. He married his Majesty's eldest daughter, Princess Changle, and is a rising star in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty.
A new star, given time, will inevitably become a representative figure among the nobles and a future important minister of the empire!
However, ever since Fang Jun rose like a comet, the dazzling light completely overshadowed Changsun Chong...
In terms of status, although the Fang family is not as deeply entangled with the royal family as the Changsun family, she is still a noble and famous person, no less generous. Among the people, the reputation of the "virtuous prime minister" Fang Xuanling is much better than that of his eldest grandson Wuji.
In terms of talent, Fang Jun, who "makes poetry out of a fight over wine", even those famous Confucian scholars, would raise their thumbs and praise him as "a genius from heaven". He was willing to be defeated, and was far beyond the comparison of Changsun Chong.
In terms of the degree of favor she enjoys, although Princess Gaoyang is not His Majesty's legitimate daughter, she is still extremely favored by His Majesty.
In terms of his ability to do things, Fang Jun, who is innovative and does not stick to the rules, can always handle a very troublesome matter with ease, and can even handle it tactfully and gracefully. This is not the case with Changsun Chong, who has a square temperament.
Very far.
To sum up, Changsun Wuji had no choice but to find that except for Fang Jun's violent temper, everything seemed to be better than his own son...
His Majesty Li Er's attitude made Changsun Wuji even more troubled.
Although Fang Jun made His Majesty Li Er angry from time to time, whenever something big happened, His Majesty Li Er always had full confidence in Fang Jun and was willing to reuse him. For Changsun Chong, His Majesty trusted him more like a nephew or a descendant.
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This is not what Changsun Wuji wants to see!
If Fang Jun cannot be suppressed, given time, he will definitely become a shining star in the court, threatening Changsun Chong's status!
Changsun Wuji cannot accept such a situation happening, so even if he is called shameless by others, he will seize every opportunity to suppress Fang Jun, even if he offends Fang Xuanling!
After Changsun Wuji said these words, Cen Wenwen secretly glanced at Fang Xuanling.
Unexpectedly, Fang Xuanling's face was solemn, and she did not show a trace of anger at Changsun Wuji suppressing Fang Jun with his dignity as a prince. Instead, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, seeming to be smiling...
Cen Wenwen was a little puzzled. Changsun Wuji's words were very important in front of His Majesty. If His Majesty had listened to Changsun Wuji's advice, he would probably punish Fang Jun severely. Why was Fang Xuanling not anxious at all?
He is also a very smart person, but he was slightly surprised. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized it.
Why is Changsun Wuji so anxious to suppress Fang Jun regardless of his status?
There is only one reason, Changsun Wuji has already felt the threat of Fang Jun! The status difference between Fang Jun and Changsun Wuji is very different, so naturally it is impossible to threaten Changsun Wuji, but Changsun Chong, who has always been very famous,
However, Fang Jun's dazzling light is obviously inferior...
Fang Xuanling is so proud that her son makes Changsun Wuji nervous!
But having said that, Fang Jun is indeed something to be proud of for making Changsun Wuji, an old fox, nervous...
Fang Xuanling did not argue with Changsun Wuji's words, as if he didn't hear them or was talking about someone else and didn't care.
The political hall fell silent again, except for the sound of His Majesty Li Er subconsciously tapping his fingers on the desk while he closed his eyes and meditated.
Button, button, button...
How could His Majesty Li Er, who had already mastered the art of royal service, fail to see what Changsun Wuji was worried about?
If it were someone else, he would have to follow his uncle's words and suppress him, which would not be a big deal.
But it concerns Fang Jun, no!
Not mentioning the glass workshop where gold was sold that day, or the Fangjiawan Pier where rare goods from all over the world were gathered on the banks of the Wei River, just mentioning the Western Expedition, His Majesty Li Er would never allow Changsun Wuji to do this!
As for the reason?
With two thousand Shenji battalions, they defeated a thousand Turks' "attached" wolf cavalry's night raid. Based on this feat alone, they can be ranked first in the Western Expedition!
His Majesty Li Er, who has fought against the Turks many times, is deeply aware of the power of the Turkic cavalry's impact on the plains, not to mention the "attached" soldiers beside the Turkic Khan.
The charge launched by one thousand elites and a thousand "attached" wolf riders is enough to cause an army of fifty thousand people to collapse in an instant!
Fang Jun wrote clearly in the memorial that the reason why this battle was a complete victory was all because of the application of "Shocking Thunder"! Fang Jun clearly described the details of the battle, and even gave a detailed description of the battle.
A summary was made, summarizing the prospects of firearms and the experience of how to use firearms against cavalry.
"Let the matter of Fang Jun be put aside for the time being. Let's discuss the crime of gathering Hou Jun first. Should we hand it over to Dali Temple for trial?" His Majesty Li Er said.
"Your Majesty..." Changsun Wuji was a little stunned. He couldn't accept it. His Majesty Li Er rejected his suggestion like this, which was rare in recent years.
Even if Fang Xuanling is present, His Majesty may be a little unkind, but he does not want to do anything to Fang Jun. He just wants to accuse him of disregarding military law and suppress him. Couldn't Your Majesty see that in fact, I
Are you paving the way for your son, eldest grandson Chong?
Or... His Majesty is determined to support Fang Jun?
Changsun Wuji felt a thrill in his heart, and suddenly felt a strong crisis!