Human nature is never satisfied and does not always pursue sublimity. Often the more something is lacking, the more it yearns for something.
Since the previous dynasty, with the deposing of the crown prince Yang Yong, everyone in the Guanlong clan was in danger and the building was about to collapse. They fought back at the last moment. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty ascended the throne and suppressed the Guanlong clan to death, but the construction of the Grand Canal
Millions of civilians have ruined people's livelihood, and three successive eastern expeditions have exhausted the country's power. The sky is angry and people are resentful. The suppressed Guanlong clan and the Guanzhong clan are ready to make a move, which scares Yang Guang so much that he can't sleep at night and cannot eat.
However, even at this critical moment of life and death, Yang Guang went to the south of the Yangtze River to contact the Jiangnan nobles, and he did not hesitate to beg for help from the Jiangnan nobles as an emperor. He never thought of recruiting the aristocratic families dormant in Shandong.
As a result, the Shandong family has never been able to enter the center and rule the world since the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
But since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism, Shandong aristocratic families have studied Confucianism for generations and are unparalleled in the world. They have continued their literary style from generation to generation and can be called the world's leading figures. Countless descendants of the past dynasties have become officials, gradually forming a foundation of prosperity and self-confidence.
Above all the nobles in the world.
How can the Shandong family be willing to be so arrogant but have never entered the central government and held power in more than a hundred years?
The more unwilling you are, the more impatient you are; the more impatient you are, the more urgent you are.
Now, due to Yi Chu's troubles, the political situation of the Tang Empire has undergone drastic changes. Naturally, the Shandong family will participate at all costs to get back the political power that they think should belong to them...
Therefore, the Jiangnan gentry may be moderate, but the Shandong gentry must be extremely radical.
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When His Majesty Li Er heard that Fang Jun treated him in an almost humiliating way, His Majesty Li Er nodded repeatedly although he did not speak.
This is what he likes about Fang Jun. Although he almost fell out with him because of Yi Chu's incident, he understands that what Fang Jun does is not for his family or his own personal gain, but for the stability of the government and the inheritance of the country.
It can be said that he is dedicated to the public and has absolutely no selfish intentions.
Otherwise, as long as you follow your own heart and support King Wei, Fang Jun's power will not be lower than that of the crown prince in the future...
And it is even more rare to be able to stick to one's true intentions when one's power has plummeted, not to get involved with the ambitious Shandong aristocratic family, and to uphold one's own political ideas.
How could such a sincere and loyal minister be thrown away because of a moment of anger, or even make him depressed and frustrated throughout his life?
Suppression is necessary. As an emperor, it is impossible for him to change his mind just because of the opposition of his ministers. However, no matter how much suppression he exerts, he cannot chill the hearts of his ministers.
The reason why Fang Jun used such drastic means to humiliate Zhang Xingcheng was to tell the Shandong family that not only did they not want to form an alliance with him, but they also disdained to initiate turmoil in the court, and he also wanted to show loyalty to him as the emperor...
If that's the case, let's make it happen.
He called Wang De in and ordered: "Go to the inner treasury to select a few treasures. You can go to Fang's house and congratulate Fang on his warm residence."
Wang De was slightly stunned, then quickly agreed and turned away.
As the most trusted chamberlain around the emperor, he not only knew all kinds of inside information, but also knew His Majesty's thoughts. As soon as Fang Jun drove away Zhang Xingcheng, the emperor rewarded him. The meaning is self-evident: You have stood your ground, although I am suppressing you now.
, but it will definitely be revived and reused in the future...
In fact, today's Fang Jun is not considered to be derogatory. Although he has lost military power, he was appointed as the Minister of Rites as the head of the six nominal departments and was ordered to rebuild the academy. He is still at the top of the power class of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, even if he regains military power in the future, he will
It is inappropriate to use the word "recovery".
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When Wang De arrived at Fang's house, it was late in the afternoon and early in the Shen period, and the banquet was coming to an end. When he arrived at the door, he ordered people to go inside to announce the banquet, and everyone who was drinking and feasting in the inner courtyard hurried out to greet him.
Wang De entered the palace gate, read out His Majesty's decree in public, and then sent the rewards to the Fang family's warehouse. Fang Jun stepped forward, took Wang De's hand, and said with a smile: "The king is a very rare guest, if he hadn't stopped by today.
, I really can’t invite you... Come on, come on, the banquet happens to be over, so please come to the table and enjoy some thin noodles, and let’s have a few drinks together.”
In the early Tang Dynasty, the officials were in charge of the Ming Dynasty and the officialdom was relatively clean. Although everyone present respected Wang De because of his status as the chamberlain and confidant of the emperor, they would never flatter him without any bottom line. Therefore, if Wang De sat down, everyone could
It's a good thing to get closer, but if you can't, it doesn't matter.
Faced with Fang Jun's kind invitation, Wang De bowed to express his thanks and declined with a smile: "Your Majesty is handling official duties in the palace. He heard about the banquet held by the noble lady Wen Ju, so he ordered the old slave to select treasures from the inner treasury as a congratulatory gift.
I have come to congratulate you, so I still want to return to the palace to report my orders to His Majesty. I dare not stay here, and I hope that the Duke of Yue and all other nobles will forgive me."
Gu Er/spanEveryone suddenly realized that His Majesty was here to support Fang Jun...
The reason for today's banquet is that Fang Jun is worried that some people in the court have recently taken office and do not know the depth of the affairs, so they will turn their minds to the Fang family's property. Although Fang Jun is not afraid, it will inevitably cause trouble if entangled, and facing the aggressive Shandong
, the wealthy families in Jiangnan and Jiangnan may not be without losses.
Now His Majesty understands Fang Jun's intentions, so he simply sends someone to send heavy gifts and congratulations, telling those outside who covet the Fang family's rich property that Fang Er is still under my protection, and whoever dares to act recklessly will never do so.
Be gentle!
The suppression was due to the fact that Fang Jun was not afraid of the imperial power and firmly opposed the matter of Yi Chu. However, His Majesty was a wise king in the prosperous times and had not forgotten Fang Jun's past achievements. He was still regarded as the pillar of the empire.
Fang Jun also understood this, took a deep breath, and said respectfully: "In that case, I will not force you to stay. Please go back and report to Your Majesty that I am loyal to the empire and to Your Majesty, no matter when and where.
I don’t even have the slightest intention of resentment. In this life, I am willing to sacrifice my life and death for Your Majesty’s grand ambition and hegemony.”
Since His Majesty has expressed his intention to protect you, as a minister, you should be grateful in return, instead of pretending to be confused and being obedient to gain advantage.
Moreover, from a personal perspective, His Majesty Li Er treated him very kindly. According to history books, only those treacherous ministers who deceived the emperor were favored as much as him...
Wang De greeted with a smile and left.
Everyone returned to the main hall and took their seats. The maid was holding a pot and pouring wine. Li Daozong smelled of alcohol and praised: "Your Majesty's love for Erlang is indeed far more than others. I have been with your Majesty since I was a child. It can be regarded as a battle in the north and south.
We live and die together, but the Holy Family is far behind."
As one of His Majesty Li Er's two confidants who control the clan, Li Daozong and Li Xiaogong are well-deserved "emperor's confidants", but even Li Daozong cannot compare with Fang Jun's sage family.
If it had been anyone else, Yi Chu would have been relegated to other places for being so opposed to His Majesty, and had lost his official position and title. However, Fang Jun only lost his military power, real power, and status.
To save face.
Looking at the court, who can match this holy family?
The Crown Prince, the King of Wei, and the King of Jin all only drank and did not speak. This kind of discourse involves His Majesty Li Er. No matter whether the three of them refute or agree with it, it is inevitably suspected of "praising and belittling the king and father", which is inappropriate. Especially when such a critical matter is involved.
When the storage space is allocated, a small mistake may be caught by the opponent, leading to a complete defeat.
Ma Zhou was a pure man, so he was not afraid of these things. He said bluntly: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. He has seen that Erlang is dedicated to the public and does not seek personal gain. His opposition to Yi Chu is only to maintain the rules of ancestral succession, and will not cause the succession of the throne to be accompanied by
There is bloodshed and internal struggles among power."
Li Tai and Li Zhi looked a little ugly. Together with the two of us, they would be a disaster to the country and the people?
Li Tai drank a little too much wine and couldn't control his nature. He stared at Ma Zhou with evil eyes and sneered: "This Tang Dynasty was conquered by my father. So many Zhenguan nobles didn't say anything. You are just a mere
What qualifications does a fortunate minister have to criticize my father's decision-making?"
Everyone knows that Ma Nian was lonely and poor when he was young. At first, he was just a minister in Chang He's family, and he was often ignored by Chang He. His Majesty Li Er ordered hundreds of officials to write a letter to discuss the pros and cons of the government. Ma Zhou Dynasty Chang He wrote twenty
Yu Tiao's suggestion was in line with the current situation, and he was very sympathetic to His Majesty Li Er's wishes. Therefore, he summoned Ma Zhou to the court and directly promoted him to serve in the province. From then on, he skyrocketed.
At a time when powerful people and noble families are spread throughout the court, it is inevitable that such a poor boy will be regarded as a "heretic" by many people, and it is inevitable that he will be envied, jealous, slandered and scorned.
Now that these words are said, it is enough to see Li Tai's true nature. Although he is talented and capable, he is also a bit mean and has his eyes above his head.
In fact, there were only a handful of civil and military people in the Manchu Dynasty who could be recognized by him, and only Fang Jun of the younger generation could be looked upon by him in a different light...
Ma Zhou was not angry, but his words were sharp and unyielding: "This country is the country of the Tang Dynasty, it is the country of the people, not the country of His Majesty alone. Therefore, the position of the crown prince is certainly based on His Majesty's decision, but it must also respond to the people's hearts.
In compliance with public opinion, the prince's benevolence and kindness are known to the world, and everyone wants to secure his throne and inherit it. On the contrary, although His Highness is known to be highly talented and capable, he is not as talented as Fang Jun, nor as capable as a humble minister.
, there is nothing outstanding about him, but he prefers to be arrogant and bossy. If he were the prince, I would be afraid that the government would be unstable, the country would be unstable, and there would be many places where he would go against the grain."
"Hey!"
Li Tai was so angry that he slapped the table and was about to stand up to argue with Ma Zhou, but Fang Jun pulled his sleeves and pressed his shoulders, advising: "The superiors should allow their subordinates to criticize their shortcomings, and they should also accept suggestions from all the subordinates.
His sharp words make it difficult for His Highness to deal with himself. He must first reflect on his own shortcomings and treat others with magnanimity and grace. You must learn this from His Highness the King of Jin."
Li Tai could still hear Fang Jun's words. He was suddenly startled and looked at King Jin.
Li Zhi, who looked innocent and gentle as jade, forced a smile and greeted all the eighteen generations of Fang Jun's ancestors in his heart... I'm just pretending to be good, why are you always staring at me?