Liu Jie was uncomfortable with the rebuke, but he was not angry. The current situation was dominated by the military, otherwise we couldn't let civil servants like them charge into the battle, right? The reason why I mentioned that the navy did not respect orders and acted without authorization was to pave the way for the future.
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When the throne is stable and the world is at peace, the swords and guns will naturally be stored in the warehouse and the horses will be released in Nanshan. When the time comes, the dispute today in front of His Royal Highness will naturally be recalled by the prince, and he will then realize the rebelliousness of the military...
Struggle is never a matter of immediate victory or defeat, let alone the game that breaks out between Wen and Wu for the power to dominate the court?
But he couldn't back down now, and frowned and said: "So we just sit back and watch the situation in Jiangnan deteriorate, which is very likely to lead to the separation of the north and south of the empire and rule by dividing the river? In my opinion, we still need to issue a warning and punish the navy.
Of course, achievements cannot be erased, but we should guard against mistakes and avoid future mistakes."
Li Jing was a little dissatisfied and said in a deep voice: "Even if Jiangnan is separated, it is because the Jiangnan gentry have no empire in mind and are motivated by selfish interests. What does it have to do with the navy?"
Both the civil and military sides started a heated debate.
Liu Jie sneered and said: "This time it has nothing to do with the Navy. What about next time? What about the next time? If you have no center of mind and no prince in your heart, you will go your own way and sooner or later it will lead to a catastrophe. Who will bear the responsibility then? Who
Can you afford that responsibility?"
"Say less,"
Fang Jun knocked on the table in front of him and said calmly: "In the current situation, we should be consistent in dealing with the outside world. Don't use these insidious tricks to make your relatives happy and your enemies happy, okay?"
He was extremely dissatisfied with Liu Ji. This man was naturally capable. This was evident from the fact that he was still able to keep his province in order despite the violent turmoil he took office soon after he took office. But this man also had strong bureaucratic qualities and his level was too low.
He was narrow-minded, short-sighted, and had a small structure. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, he was a good hand in party struggle, but it was of no benefit to the country.
He has always been impatient with these internal battles. Apart from draining the empire's vitality, what positive effect does it have? It's just that people in the court will inevitably have entangled interests, but there is nothing they can do about it.
Fighting with others is endless fun.
In fact, it’s okay not to be in it...
Li Chengqian also had a headache, but he had a soft temper and was not willing to scold and beat his ministers at this critical moment. So he followed Fang Jun's style and dissuaded Liu Ji, saying: "Erlang's words are good. The top priority is to deal with the outside world unanimously. We only need to cut off the traitors and maintain the relationship."
It is orthodox that when he ascends the throne to Gu Gu, he should only reward according to his merits. I only hope that all of you, dear friends, will work with Gu to rejuvenate the Tang Dynasty and live up to the grand ambition of the late emperor!"
The emperor hasn't sat down yet, so why are you arguing?
Cen Wenwen, who had been taking a nap with his eyelids drooped, opened his eyes, nodded and said: "Your Highness's words are exactly right. Now we must not only be wary of King Jin, wait for opportunities to attack, and cut off the traitors, but also put the matter of enthroning on the agenda.
Arranged this morning."
The late emperor's spirit is now resting in Zhaoling and has not yet been buried. The new emperor must support the spirit on the day of burial. Otherwise, it will be unlucky and inconsistent with etiquette.
What's more, the King of Jin is holding troops to defend Tongguan, and the future situation is still unknown. Ascension to the throne as soon as possible and confirming the throne can appease the people of the world, occupy the righteousness, increase the morale of one's own side, and deal a blow to the morale of the King of Jin, which is extremely important.
It’s not easy to procrastinate.
Such advice was unanimously recognized by everyone present.
Li Chengqian was also very excited. He was one step away from the throne. The Nine-Five Supreme Being held the sun and the moon in his hand. Who could deal with it indifferently? But then he thought of the sudden death of his father, the pheasant slaves leading troops to rebel, the crisis in Guanzhong, the corruption of Jiangnan, and the various courtiers.
I had a stand and selfish motives, and for a while I felt sad and burst into tears.
The pressure in my chest is like a mountain.
What if I am unable to stand up as the backbone of the country, and ultimately allow rebellion to shake the country, overthrow the country, and completely ruin the Hongzhi of Zhenguan? How should I face my father’s spirit in heaven, and how should I face the common people in the world?
Li Chengqian believed that he would never be as tyrannical as Xia Jie and Shang Zhou, but Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had great talents and made great achievements throughout the ages. His eagerness for quick success and quick gains led to the demise of the empire, but he was despised and insulted by the people of the world. He was classified as a "foolish emperor", which shows that he is a monarch.
We are really walking on thin ice, and if we are not careful, we will bring disaster to the world.
As a monarch, although he has the world in his mouth, life and death, he also has to bear a mountain of responsibilities. If he cannot benefit the people and expand his territory, he will be infamy and suffer eternal infamy...
As for the process of enthroning the throne, it is not difficult. The Ministry of Rites has its own rules and regulations, and with the help of Zongzheng Temple, it is naturally foolproof.
Liu Ji looked at Fang Jun and said with a smile: "The Duke of Yue is now the Minister of Rites. Your Highness's enthronement requires Duke Yue to do his best. If you need our help, please tell us directly. We will
I will definitely go all out. But having said that, Erlang should actually be classified as a civil servant like us. After all, he no longer holds military power, so why should he always think of himself as a military leader? It is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world."
The Youtun Guards and the Beiya Forbidden Army were all placed under the command of Li Daozong by the late emperor's imperial decree. The nominal highest general of the Navy was the Grand Commander Su Dingfang. Officially at least, Fang Jun no longer had any military position, but he represented the military in fighting for power and profit with himself.
...It's really weird.
There are hidden knives in these words. On the one hand, it is suspected of questioning Fang Jun's intentions. You are actually a civil servant, but you always covet military power. What do you mean? What are your intentions? On the other hand, you are trying to sow discord. You called Fang Jun in front of Li Jing.
"Military Leader"...
Before Fang Jun could answer, Li Jing had already said with a smile: "The prime minister of the country can control the country since he mounts the horse, and pacifies the people when he dismounts, and he can serve as a general and become a prime minister. The virtuous ministers of ancient times can rule the world only by using both civil and military skills. After all, military and political affairs are not enough."
Separate the families, otherwise how can I help the king to govern the country like this, if I only work together? Even if I do it reluctantly, I'm afraid it will lead to chaos and disappoint the king's high hopes."
Liu Ji blinked and looked at Li Jing in surprise. They all said that Li Jing could not compete with the Chao Dynasty, but these words were so strange that they had good reasons and were difficult to refute...
Taking himself as an example, he said that he was only proficient in military strategy and could not develop both civil and military skills. In fact, he was mocking him. Liu Jie was only proficient in civil and military skills, which did not count as both civil and military skills, so he could not be the prime minister and assistant of the country.
The level is very high...
Even Li Chengqian looked at Li Jing with admiration and exclaimed: "It is said that Duke Wei is very talented and can understand by analogy. I didn't believe it in the past, but now I see that he has indeed lived and learned till old age, and he has always made progress, which is admirable and admirable."
This is a joke about Li Jing's age. When he was young, he suffered from the imperial disputes, but now he can refute Liu Jie speechless. It is really a huge gain...
Everyone laughed.
Li Jing himself laughed and said modestly: "To be honest, although I am not stupid in mind, I am clumsy in speech. I need someone to lead me, so that I can occasionally keep up with the rhythm and say a few words. But if you let me face to face
If you go against Liu Shizhong with gongs and drums, you can only accept defeat and go back home to be sulky alone."
Even Liu Jie laughed at this moment: "I don't dare to take the praise of Duke Wei. If anyone in the government and the public is said to be sharp-tongued, Fang Erlang must be worthy of it. After all, if there are any officials in the imperial censor who have not been internally injured by Fang Erlang? When the time comes,
Today, whenever impeaching Fang Erlang, the censors have to think carefully beforehand, but they are often still refuted by Fang Erlang and are left red in the face and speechless."
The tense atmosphere caused by the previous civil and military disputes gradually eased under Li Chengqian's mediation.
Fang Jun glanced at Li Chengqian with a smile and nodded slightly.
A qualified emperor must be a qualified politician. He may not be familiar with military strategies, poems, classics, or even production, but he must know how to lead the government.
At this point, Li Chengqian has made great progress.
Of course, the reason why he fully supports Li Chengqian is not only because Li Chengqian is the emperor's righteous man, but also because of his cowardly and generous character.
The country's political system is actually not that important. It varies from person to person and depends on local conditions. What works well for others may not suit you. The "rule of law" is the ultimate model of human society. It can eliminate the shortcomings of all political systems and maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses. Even if it works well for others, it may not be suitable for you.
The true "rule of law" can never be achieved, but it is a sign of progress in human society.
He was tired of the centralized power of the monarchy. This kind of system that "holds the power of life and death of hundreds of millions of people" and can decide life and death with just a word is really unacceptable.
Manpower is sometimes poor, and no matter how wise and powerful the emperor is, it is impossible to cover everything, and it is inevitable to be biased when governing. This requires collective efforts and a strong organization to limit the imperial power, so that the monarch and his ministers can balance the top and bottom.
This is a beautiful vision in his heart. Otherwise, if he just rests on his merits and enjoys glory and wealth for the rest of his life, wouldn't life be too monotonous?
Of course, visions are called visions because most of them are extremely difficult to achieve...
Under the centralized monarchy system that has existed for hundreds of thousands of years, it is no more difficult than moving Mount Tai hundreds of miles sideways to carve out a gap to restrict imperial power.
But ideals, no matter how incredible or unbelievable they are, should always exist...
*****
After leaving Zhaode Hall, it was almost noon, and the rain had become lighter, but the pattering showed no sign of stopping.
The funeral ceremony in the palace has ended, and all the palaces have been tidied up by the chambermaids. They are as clean and tidy as new inside and out. Washed by the rain, the red walls, gold tiles, pavilions and pavilions are clear and new, and the flowers, plants and trees are lush and green, even though the sky is gloomy.
, but it is also refreshing, and the mood that has been depressed for many days is slightly relieved.
Just as she was about to leave the palace and return home, two graceful palace maids came up holding oil-paper umbrellas. When they got close, they saluted each other. One of them said in a clear voice: "By the order of His Highness Changle, I invite the Duke of Yue to go to Shujing Hall."
, we have something important to discuss.”
Fang Jun was slightly stunned, is Changle so bold now?
In the palace, you dare to greet each other in such a grand manner. This momentum is quite a bit like the bohemian charm of the Princess of the Tang Dynasty...
Fang Jun would not refuse. He took an umbrella from a guard in front of Zhaode Hall and held it up. He followed the two palace maids into the wind and rain, walking along the green brick floor that was wetted by rain, through the red bricks.
Wall Palace, Shi Shiran walked towards Shujing Palace.