Zhang Shigui felt a little aggrieved, but he had to do this. How could he dare not follow His Majesty Li Er's wishes?
His Majesty Li Er nodded with satisfaction and said: "The six officers and men have made outstanding achievements and served the country with loyalty. They should be rewarded and their pensions will be doubled. Those who have meritorious service will be promoted to three ranks."
Zhang Shigui was speechless and his head swelled.
Cheng Chubi and others' current official positions are deputy generals. After being promoted to the third level, they will be promoted to the fourth rank and can serve as the prince's left and right guards. Li Jing's current official position is only that of the prince's left guard, which means that he will soon be with Li Jingping.
class……
Is it possible to create a group of people, each of whom is the nominal highest officer of Donggong Liuli? Donggong Liuli does not have so many positions.
If placed outside, it would be comparable to the governor of a state...
Oh, by the way, Li Jing also had to be promoted to the third level accordingly. After the upgrade... Datang did not have an official position of this level, so I guess he could only ask His Majesty to give Li Jing the "Daxingtai Shangshu Ling"...
Fortunately, he had some understanding of the current affairs of the Ministry of War. After thinking about it, Fang pondered and said: "Li Siwen can be transferred to the position of weapons supervisor, Cheng Chubi can be transferred to the deputy guard of Hanhai Protectorate, and Qu Tuquan can be transferred to Bingzhou Zhechong.
Captain Fu…”
There was nowhere to place him within the Six Commands of the East Palace, so he could only be sent out to serve as a military attache.
However, this move seemed to be a reward for the officers and soldiers of the Sixth Army of the East Palace, but in fact it was equivalent to dismantling the Sixth Army of the East Palace. A large number of officers loyal to the prince were transferred out, which greatly weakened the crown prince's control over the Sixth Army of the East Palace.
But what can Zhang Shigui do? He, the Minister of War, has not even sat down on his chair. He is the puppet of His Majesty Li Er. How dare he not act in accordance with His Majesty Li Er's wishes?
The previous violation of the Holy Will and the release of the Xuanwu Gate has made His Majesty deeply resentful. If he angers Your Majesty again this time, I am afraid he will be able to chop himself with a knife...
…
His Majesty Li Er looked around and his eyes fell on the prince: "Does the prince have any opinions?"
Li Chengqian felt a strong sense of humiliation in his heart, but he could only suppress the ups and downs of his heart and lowered his eyebrows: "My son, I have no objection, everything is decided by my father."
It's not that he doesn't want to resist, it's that he can't resist and doesn't dare to resist.
Even if the clay-embedded pottery sculpture still has a certain amount of anger, let alone the majestic prince of a country. Now he has been beaten down into the dust by his father. He has lost all his face and prestige. He has an air of dissatisfaction in his heart. But he also knows that even he himself
Even if he rises up to resist, the final outcome will not change in any way. His father is at the peak of his power and has unparalleled prestige. He has a rock-like control over the court, and he can only scratch his head against a rock.
It would also cause those subordinates in the Eastern Palace who were loyal to him to be implicated, how could he bear it?
At this moment, Li Chengqian even hoped that his father would quickly announce the deposed edict and settle everything, so that he would not have to suffer such humiliation...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Fang Jun again: "What does the Duke of Yue think?"
Fang Jun nodded: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, with clear rewards and punishments. He should be a model for all generations."
His Majesty Li Er frowned and stroked his beard, and looked at Fang Jun with some suspicion. Previously, he was so bold that he dared to question my decision in front of the civil and military officials of the court, but now he surrendered so quickly?
Something weird...
However, when it is not time to think carefully, cutting off the wings of the East Palace is the top priority. Since the prince and Fang Jun have resigned one after another, the matter can be considered settled and no more complications can be allowed.
He immediately announced: "Since you have no objections, let this matter be settled. In addition, the most important thing at the moment is flood control and disaster relief, focusing on Jingzhao Mansion, formulating detailed strategies to ensure that Guanzhong is safe
, no matter which yamen are required to cooperate, we must do our best. Whoever dares to cheat and delay disaster relief will not be spared lightly!"
All the ministers quickly accepted the order: "I obey the order!"
His Majesty Li Er yawned. It was really a lot of effort to scheming with his ministers, which made him a little weak. He waved and said: "Retreat from the court."
"I'll take my leave."
The Minister of Civil and Military Affairs stood up, saluted and was about to exit when he saw His Majesty Li Er getting up impatiently and striding out of the back hall...
The ministers looked at each other. Your Majesty is acting like this because he is too lazy to look at us, or is there some stunning beauty hiding in the back hall that he can't wait to favor?
Although there are differences between the monarch and his ministers, they should at least respect each other. This is a bit rude!
Everyone was suspicious and left one after another.
The prince and Fang Jun did not go to Chengtian Gate to leave the palace. Instead, they walked along a green vine-covered and cool path in the backyard of Wude Hall, crossed a heavily guarded gate, and entered the East Palace...
At this time, the rain was gradually fading, and the raindrops were thick and thin. The pavilions and pavilions in the East Palace were seriously damaged, and the building materials and wood were piled up and covered with tarpaulin. At first glance, it looked dilapidated and messy without even half of the splendor of the past.
The two of them were walking on the stone road holding umbrellas, and the flowers and trees on both sides were also broken. The prince was moved by the sight, sighed, and said softly: "Perhaps it won't be long before this place will be enclosed and turned into a luxurious prison.
But I will not be able to set foot outside it in my lifetime, and I can only see you in the sky above my head."
His voice was very soft and his expression was lonely.
Fang Jun understood his feelings. Anyone who saw him suddenly fall into the dust when he was only one step away from ascending to the throne would find it difficult to treat him with a normal heart. It was extremely difficult for Li Chengqian to stick to his heart and not completely collapse. Originally, this king in history
Knowing that his position was not guaranteed and that he might even die, he simply planned a rebellion and attempted to usurp the throne.
Rather than saying that he broke the pot and took a risk, it is better to say that his mentality completely collapsed. No matter what, he was destined to die. He chose a more explosive way to express his anger to His Majesty Li Er...
Even if he sympathizes, Fang Jun can only watch.
When His Majesty Li Er wants to change the throne, the first thing he needs to do is to accuse the prince of a crime, and then he can legitimately depose the throne. The prince who is accused of the crime is bound to be imprisoned. This is the best ending, of course.
This is only what it seems on the surface.
As a former prince, naturally countless people had loyal to him in the past. Although he was deposed, he was still the one closest to the throne among the princes. It was difficult for neither the emperor nor the new crown prince to allow the prince to enjoy his leisurely life.
Hanging around in the mansion.
After all, he once had a righteous name, he was fully motivated to seize the throne, and his strength was sufficient... How could he allow others to sleep soundly beside the bed?
Either the emperor gives him a cup of poisonous wine and three feet of white silk, or the new emperor dies inexplicably after he ascends the throne... his fate is almost certain.
The two of them walked slowly towards Li Zheng Hall in silence in the rain. Standing under the stone steps in front of the main hall, Li Chengqian raised his head, looked at the eaves and brackets on the ridge of the hall, and the five bats and auspicious beasts, and said slowly: "The changes in Xuanwu Gate back then.
After that, my father and his mother moved here from the Prince of Qin's Mansion, and I was also there. Thinking about my mother's voice and smile, it was as if I could remember it just yesterday, and I didn't realize that more than ten years had passed by in a blink of an eye... Erlang, you
What is the meaning of saying that a person stands between heaven and earth in this life?"
Before Fang Jun stopped in the main hall, he looked up at the ridge of the hall that was confused by the rain and fog, and was lost for a moment... It was not because the question raised by Li Chengqian was too abrupt, but because he didn't know the answer either.
Even in the 21st century with the explosion of science and technology, mankind still has no answer.
Where do I come from?
Going there?
Do people live just to live?
Does the universe exist just for the sake of existing?
Are the rules of heaven and earth really just a coincidence?
Looking at the universe, human beings are so small and humble, so what is the meaning of the benevolence, justice and morality that humans admire?
Is the loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness practiced in the world really more noble than the predatory behavior of wild animals?
…
Coming out of the East Palace, Fang Jun sat in the carriage, the wheels rolling over the rain-soaked bluestones on the long street. He raised the curtains and looked at the scenery on both sides of the street, still feeling confused.
He was forced to shut himself up by Li Chengqian's soul-piercing questions...
The most important thing is that the long river of history flows mightily, and every drop of water is full of the joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys of the world. How much can he do even if he is just a person, Fang Jun? He is obsessed with eliminating the root causes of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, how can he hope for this?
The most splendid era in the history of Chinese civilization can be longer and more stable. Even if it is still unable to escape the fate of the collapse of the dynasty in the future, it can still be less painful and leave more inheritance to Chinese civilization... But even if it is done,
Compared to the vast universe and long history, what does it mean?
Everything he had tried his best to do, and even his own existence, suddenly seemed to have lost all meaning.
If one's own existence is nothing more than "Zhuang Zhou's dream of a butterfly", then is everything a dream with no substance at all?
Why are there so many of these?
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The carriage drove eastward along the long street. When it passed Chongrenfang, Wei Ying, who was driving, turned back and approached the carriage and asked, "Erlang, do you want to go back to your home to have a look?"
Fang Jun came back to his senses and said, "Then go back and take a look."
Since the defeat of Guanlong and the victory of the East Palace, Fang Jun has sent many craftsmen to repair the severely damaged Duke Liang's mansion. Although there is not much time now, the main buildings and halls must have been almost repaired. I just want to go back and take a look and urge the craftsmen.
I want to speed up the progress so that I can move back to Fuchu as soon as possible.
After all, he has been dismissed from his position as the General of Youtunwei. It would be inappropriate to continue to stay in the Youtunwei camp. Someone might be impeached for this...
The carriage turned a corner on the road and headed straight for Chongrenfang. Dozens of soldiers rushed through the city, attracting nearby passers-by to look sideways. When they saw the Fang family's emblem on the carriage, they couldn't help but comment.
"Speaking of which, the Second Fang is quite unlucky. He thought that by helping the Crown Prince defeat the rebels, he would become the Prime Minister in the future and wield power in both the government and the public. However, unexpectedly, His Majesty returned unscathed, and Yi Chu was determined... Now...
Even the military power is gone, and this is the most famous general with the most outstanding achievements in recent years. It is unreasonable."
"Shouldn't the prince be the most unlucky one? I thought he would ascend the throne and become emperor soon, but His Majesty is back. How do you say that? Everything is fate, and you can't control it at all."
"Your Majesty is also confused. The prince has done a good job, so why should he be abolished? What a pity. There are few princes as kind and loving as the prince throughout the ages."
"Be careful!"
In any case, it is a serious crime to praise or criticize the king behind his back. The passers-by looked around nervously, and when they saw that there was no suspicious person around, they breathed a sigh of relief and quickly dispersed.