Of course, all the gentlemen here are men who have been through the ups and downs of the world for a long time. It can be seen at a glance that Changsun Wuji actually does not have good intentions.
Why did Fang Jun volunteer to go to Jiangnan to serve as the general manager of Canghai Road?
It is the Eastern Expedition that will start in the near future! There is no doubt that Canghaidao will be the main sea route during the Eastern Expedition. Whoever can control Canghaidao will make great achievements during the Eastern Expedition!
Transferring Fang Jun back to Chang'an to serve as a high-ranking official may seem like a promotion and a salary increase, but in fact it is equivalent to removing the salary from under the cauldron and ruining Fang Jun's future in Canghai Road...
This move is indeed somewhat unethical.
As the saying goes, blocking someone's future is like killing one's parents. It's a mortal enemy, but Changsun Wuji's proposal allowed Fang Jun to be reused. A senior official at the level of a third-grade official, who is not as good as a weak official, would be brilliant in any dynasty. This is a promotion.
, no one can tell what's wrong.
But everyone knows that it is difficult to be an official in the capital. How can even a high-ranking official at the ministry level compare to the marching general manager of Canghaidao who has a vast sky and sea and can act recklessly and achieve great military exploits?
The hall was silent for a moment, no one spoke.
It is not good to say anything at this time. If you agree, it will offend Fang Xuanling; if you retort, it will offend Changsun Wuji...
The most important thing is that we still don’t know what His Majesty the Emperor’s intentions are.
The ministers all looked at His Majesty Li Er.
His Majesty Li Er held the tea cup, feeling a little confused.
According to his original intention, he did not want Fang Jun to return to Beijing. Others may ignore Fang Jun's achievements, but as the emperor, how could he turn a blind eye? Not to mention anything else, it is the millions and millions of money that are filled with money.
It is a great contribution to the treasury and internal funds to lay a solid foundation for the future Eastern Expedition! What's more, once the system of the Municipal Shipping Division is proven to be implemented, two more Municipal Shipping Divisions in Mingzhou and Guangzhou will be added in the future, and the Tang Dynasty will be
All maritime trade is controlled under the supervision of the imperial court, which not only regulates trade, but also provides a steady stream of financial resources for the empire's finances...
It can be said that the merits come from a thousand years ago!
Moreover, he personally appointed Fang Jun as the general manager of Canghai Road. Now he has not only removed his official position, but also moved the naval school that he worked hard to build to Guanzhong. He also wants to keep him far away from Jiangnan, causing all his efforts to become a waste.
Pao Ying makes wedding clothes for others...
Not to mention that he bought two seaports for the empire in just one trip to the sea, making the power of the Tang Dynasty shake the world and admire him!
His Majesty Li Er felt a little guilty.
However, judging from the fact that Fang Jun implemented the "guarantee deposit" without the approval of the Political Council, I am afraid that this guy also knows that Jiangnan has now become a hot spot for all forces to compete for, and understands that it is difficult to stay in Jiangnan.
But he was afraid of embarrassing the emperor, so he used this method to leave a clue and cut off his future in Jiangnan.
So considerate...
His Majesty Li Er was filled with emotion and fell in love with Fang Jun even more.
What emperor wouldn't like a minister who is capable, ambitious, and understands to be considerate of his superiors and is willing to suffer losses?
Of course, His Majesty Li Er could also see Fang Jun's grievance from the "guaranteed deposit" matter, otherwise he would only need a secret letter to express his attitude, and there would be no need for such superfluous pretense.
His Majesty Li Er is not angry at all.
Who is not allowed to cry twice when he is wronged?
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a long time and then said: "Even so, let's recall Fang Jun to the capital. As Fang Aiqing's father, he should avoid suspicion. Cen Wenwen, Sun Fuga and Li Ji will discuss how to punish Fang Jun.
, act according to the rules, implement the law, and must be fair and just. As for how to appoint Fang Jun in the future, I have my own opinion."
The ministers in the palace remained silent, but they all complained in their hearts.
What does "I have my own opinion on subsequent appointments" mean? That is to tell the ministers in the palace clearly that today I will follow your instructions to transfer Fang Jun back to the capital and free up the Canghai Road. But how will I appoint Fang Jun after he comes back?
Just stop beeping!
You have said these words, how can you still act according to the rules and implement them according to the law?
If Cen Wenwen, Sun Fuga, and Li Ji seriously punish Fang Jun, I'm afraid you will fall out in a minute...
Sun Fujia used to be the young minister of Dali Temple. He had just assumed the position of minister of Dali Temple in the middle of the year. He had been in Dali Temple for most of his life. He knew how to protect himself wisely and would never get involved in the fights between noble families.
The text has always admired Fang Jun and repeatedly called him the Qilin'er among the younger generation. Li Ji and Fang Xuanling have a very good relationship, and the two families are family friends. What can the three of them come up with when they discuss how to punish Fang Jun?
Such blatant protection!
All the ministers were envious and jealous, but they had to admire that Fang Jun did have a reason for His Majesty the Emperor to protect him.
Changsun Wuji remained silent.
Your Majesty has already given in, so he can't pursue him. Since his goal has been achieved, why bother to anger Your Majesty? He knows that his position in His Majesty's mind has been shaken now, and it is no longer as indifferent as it used to be.
Retaining trust, I couldn't help but sigh secretly, with some regret...
Li Ji glanced around and said: "The Royal Navy has purchased two seaports in Linyi State. Please give me a charter."
The ministers were stunned for a moment, and they all sighed to themselves, it was the fault of that boy Fang Jun again...
Conquering cities and overthrowing other countries has happened a lot since ancient times, but it is an unprecedented spectacle for Fang Jun to spend money to buy land from other countries. You can say that he opened up territory and expanded territory. This is not the formation of two armies.
The land in these two seaports is really too little, and the place is really remote and difficult to control, making it somewhat inaccessible. But after all, it has opened up a land, and it should be rewarded.
In fact, ever since this incident was reported back to Chang'an, the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty had been in uproar and arguing.
Some people think that this is a unique feat of opening up territory and expanding the territory, and it is not an exaggeration to confer a prince on Fang Jun; some people say that it is just a barbarian country deep in a small overseas land, and it will sooner or later fall into the hands of the barbarians even though it is thousands of miles away.
Things are useless, and sending troops to station is a waste of money and food, which is actually the source of disaster for the country...
Everyone insists on their own opinions and keeps arguing, and no one can convince anyone.
Liu Lei, who had just been promoted from Shangshu Zuocheng to Huangmen Shilang, said: "Your Majesty, I think that there is no need to worry about some foreign lands. Although Linyi Kingdom has fought against the Central Plains many times in the past, in fact, all the kingdoms belong to our Han family.
The remnant people are aware of the majesty of the Heavenly Dynasty, and they should be kind and gentle to their country. Why do they occupy people's territory and plunder people's ports, causing their country to harbor resentment and damaging the power of the Tang Dynasty? Therefore, I impeach Fang Jun for plundering people without authorization.
If you are provoking your own country and provoking neighboring countries, please your Majesty to severely punish them to serve as a warning to others!"
All the ministers took a breath. This Liu Lei was really shameless. It was obviously a good thing, but he said it as if he was not guilty of any evil...
It seems that those few punches from Fang Jun really made this man feel resentful, and he may never forget them until his death.
However, contempt is still contempt, and support should be supported when it is necessary. Perhaps few ministers have made friends with Liu Lei, who has always been stingy and contemptuous, but the enemy of his enemy is his friend. Since he took the lead in impeaching Fang Jun, there will naturally be people who will follow him.
"We all agree that Fang Jun has insulted the state. Not only did he seize the land of Linyi Kingdom, but he also sent troops to kill and injure Zhenla Kingdom's troops without authorization. As a result, the reputation of our Tang Dynasty was deeply tarnished in Zhenla Kingdom. The people of Nanyang will be deeply wary. If things continue like this.
, How can the benevolence and etiquette of the Tang Dynasty educate all the people, and how can we be good neighbors and friends?"
Another Huangmen servant, Chu Suiliang, followed closely.
Yuchi Gong glared and said: "This is the most ridiculous thing in the world! I dare to ask you two, when did Linyi Kingdom become aware of the Holy Power of the Heavenly Dynasty, and when did Zhenla Kingdom become a good neighbor and friend of the Tang Dynasty? Please teach me!"
Generally speaking, although military generals are present when discussing state affairs, they rarely speak. Everyone performs their duties and it is just a formality. It is enough to let the civil officials decide on such matters, and the military generals are too lazy to take care of it.
But the words of the two men clearly touched the bottom line of the military commander.
We are really good neighbors and friends. Are we, the fighting men, going to go home and farm together? Is the army going to be disbanded? Where can the second man in the army fight for meritorious deeds and be promoted to a higher rank?
Chu Suiliang said lightly: "The Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. It is a kingdom of heaven. The barbarians outside the region have not been influenced by the royal religion. They are barbaric and rude and do not know the rules of ethics. We should use gentle strategies to influence their hearts and appease them.
How can the people impose force and act against others?"
Yu Chigong was so angry that his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Please influence your mother!
Li Daozong on the side looked disdainful and said to His Majesty Li Er: "Nowadays, Tubo is lying on the firewood, Tuyuhun is ready to move, Xue Yantuo is eyeing it, and the barbarians outside the Great Wall regard our Tang Dynasty as a pastry and delicacy, and want to divide and eat our Tang Dynasty to strengthen their power. Hundreds of thousands
The son of the Han family was lying on the ice, drinking in the snow, and waiting for the day. The barbarians from one side of the border invaded and killed my people. I asked two sages, Chu Suiliang and Liu Lei, to send envoys to Xue Yantuo and Tuyuhun to influence their hearts and pacify their people with the etiquette taught by the king. If so,
Being able to make the barbarians understand the majesty of the celestial dynasty and willingly cling to it is worthy of unprecedented feats in ancient times!"
Don't sing high-pitched songs at home. Soldiers sacrificed their lives and blood to protect the country and the people and open up new territories. How come you have said that they have failed?
Literary men are shameless!
Don't shout in this Tai Chi Palace. If you can use your mouth to persuade barbarians, we will respect you as a man!