Chapter 604 Captain Sanya, you might not be able to replace him
Cai Jing's eyes lit up when he heard the words "Zai Fu" were mentioned again, and he immediately signaled Xiao Tang to continue speaking.
Xiao Tang talked eloquently. His advice to Cai Jing was of course focused on analyzing the benefits that this traitor who wanted to control the power of the court could gain. At present, due to the disadvantages of redundant troops, the military and administration were in ruins, and the court was actually in ruins.
For the country, except for the Western Army, the officers and soldiers in various places were in great trouble because they were short on military pay and neglected to practice.
Although Cai Jing was a treacherous official who used the methods of harming the public and enriching himself to the extreme, Cai Jing also really underestimated the damage that the treacherous ministers headed by him would do to the country of the Song Dynasty. But if he had known earlier that the newly founded Jin Kingdom could actually annex the Song Dynasty.
Half of the Song Dynasty was due to his master Zhao Ji and the six thieves and other traitorous parties who brought trouble to the court. Cai Jing was definitely not willing to bear such eternal infamy. Therefore, if he could really listen to Xiao Tang's advice, he could create a new state for the Song court.
Cai Jing must also be happy to see a usable army.
The most important thing is that although Cai Jing mainly focused on intervening in national policies and the implementation of political orders in order to compete for power in the court, he still had to work closely with Tong Guan and other high-ranking officials in the DPRK and China who held military power, as Cai Jing would do in the future.
Cai Jing advocated the alliance with the Jin Dynasty to conquer the Liao Dynasty. If he wanted to firmly hold the power in his own hands, in addition to allies such as Tong Guan whose status was roughly equivalent to his, Cai Jing also needed to have a very important "self-confidence" in the Song army.
Cai Jing, who is good at teaching, can better control the relationship between the civil and military factions in the DPRK.
Ask yourself, in fact, Xiao Tang does not want Cai Jing to return to the position, but now Cai Yuanchang has returned to Beijing, and for Zhao Ji, Cai Jing, who is also very elegant, can best care about his thoughts. With Cai Jing returning to the position, he can also be more
Teach that romantic emperor to be extravagant and lustful, and live a happier life. After all, manpower is limited. Now that it is the general trend for Cai Jing to regain power in the court, Xiao Tang might as well temporarily use Cai Jing's hands to further consolidate his position in the court.
Otherwise, even if Xiao Tang becomes a member of the government and the public, he will be just like the young master of his family who was framed and persecuted by the powerful people of Daming Palace. He can only be suppressed by others, but there is nothing he can do.
Knowing the male and guarding the female, knowing the honor and guarding the disgrace, the fighting in the court is indeed different from the pleasure and heroism seen in the Jianghu. You can't bump into the evil people, and kill them with a knife when you encounter injustice.
.There have been arrogant and powerful traitors in all dynasties for a while. In the Ming Dynasty, cases such as Li Dongyang defeating Liu Jin and Xu Jie defeating Yan Song also took many years of forbearance and planning before they could get what they wanted...
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If you want to destroy something, you must strengthen it. If you want to take it, you must strengthen it.
Although it could not be said that it was exactly what he wanted, after listening to Xiao Tang explain his thoughts carefully, Cai Jing thought that this plan would indeed help him consolidate power in the court. And what Cai Jing needed to do was to give advice to the officials.
He said that he agreed with Xiao Tang's strategy of preparing the military in Hedong. Although the relationship between commanders, left-behind commanders, and commanders in various places was intricate, there were countless military generals who got through the joints and secretly collaborated with senior officials from all walks of life in the DPRK to train the new army.
It would not involve the interests of other powerful ministers... It's just that for Xiao Tang, he could obviously rely on the favor of the officials to obtain the title of nobility, but he chose to make such a laborious and unflattering plan... He
Just seeking to make a fortune in the military service in the side court, in the final analysis, is he just a reckless man?
When Cai Jing thought of this, he looked at Xiao Tang again and said: "In the Song Dynasty, we valued culture and education and despised martial arts. Although my nephew has not been named in the Donghua Gate, he cannot seek a civil service in the court as a Jinshi. But.
I see that you are well versed in literature and writing, and you are also a smart person. If you study hard for a few years, you might not be able to assist the government... In the past, Duke Han Zhongxian also said that he was the number one scholar outside Donghua Gate.
He is a good man and a good nephew who has the heart to serve the country and does not need to be obsessed with making meritorious deeds in the court."
The person who sang the number one prize outside Donghua Gate is a good man, but when the country is in crisis, can such good men use the teachings of saints to persuade the invading enemies to put down their butcher knives? Xiao Tang sighed deeply in his heart, and he secretly
Fu: How could I not know that in a period like the Song Dynasty, it was common for civilian officials to despise military officers and generals? However, as soldiers who defend the country, they no longer have the courage to fight and swallow thousands of miles like a tiger. Most of them only want to be promoted.
If you get rich and act by looking at the eyes of civil servants, it is not difficult to understand why the Song army was defeated thousands of miles away when the Jin people went south, losing their troops and humiliating the country.
What's more, if I had tried to govern the country as a civil servant, I would have already turned against you, Cai Jing, and other powerful traitors. In terms of power and scheming, not to mention that my moral conduct is far inferior to yours. If it lasts until the time when the Jin Kingdom goes south, I will be lucky.
If I can take charge of the court, how much time will I have left to turn the tide?
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang said to Cai Jing: "We in the Song Dynasty must not only have ministers of the country, but also generals who can lead the army with loyalty and serve the country. The younger generation is less talented and less knowledgeable. They only talk about the war, but I hope to protect us with my meager strength."
In the Song Dynasty, the country was peaceful and the people were safe, so that I could fulfill my long-cherished wish, and I hope that the grand master will fulfill it."
Cai Jing nodded calmly. Although he did not agree with Xiao Tang's enthusiasm for military service, he also knew that Xiao Tang's suggestion was of great benefit to him.
After all, Xiao Tang was born as a left-behind officer general in Daming Prefecture under Liang Shijie. Cai Jing would also regard him as a member of his own faction. Moreover, Xiao Tang was highly regarded by the officials, so when Cai Jing planned to deploy the new army, he would select
After discussing with Xiao Tang about the military service, military pay and other matters, he finally said that Xiao Tang had a heart to serve the country and was willing to support him.
Hearing this, Xiao Tang thanked Cai Jing again and said the business was over. After Xiao Tang resigned and left, Cai Jing ordered the officials in the mansion to welcome Xiao Tang out of the mansion.
When Cai Jing sat alone on the Taishi chair in the study room, he caressed his long beard and thought in his heart: The reason why the rogue sophomore in high school was able to serve as the Taiwei of the Third Yamen and the former Secretary of the palace was just because he was the Holy Shangqian.
He was born in the Di gang, and he knew how to play football casually. He was also a well-behaved and fawning person who won the favor of the Holy One. But in the final analysis, the Song Dynasty court promoted civility and suppressed military affairs. It was only because the promotion of military ministers was far more relaxed than the promotion of civil servants, so I let him
That scoundrel got his way and took advantage of him. Although I occasionally interacted with Gao Qiu, it was because of the official's appearance. In the final analysis, he was just a scoundrel who was born in a poor family and got carried away. So what?
Is it worthy to be compared with our courtiers who have studied scriptures and discussed Taoism for many years!?
Gao Qiu allowed his adopted son to do all kinds of ridiculous things, and he ruined his reputation. The instructors thought that he was just a favored minister who relied on the favor of the official family, but could not make much trouble in the court... Huh.
!How could I not know these thoughts?
But this son of Xiaotang... is indeed a wonderful person who can play bamboos, tune silk, play, sing and dance. He can win the favor of the officials, not only because the emperor likes his music from Jinfeng Yululou, but also after hearing that the officials
The oiran who often had private meetings with the family was originally a singer in Xiao Tang's music studio. As time went by, how could the favor of the officials towards Xiao Tang be any less than that of Gao Qiu?
What's more, although Xiao Tang sacrificed the near and far and insisted on imitating those military warriors to strive for some meritorious service, he had led troops to conquer the rebellious bandits several times, and his achievements were not for nothing. I heard that Tong Guan and the Western Army's
The division also spoke highly of him. On the other hand, Gao Qiu was in charge of two divisions and three government offices, and invaded military camps, used private residences, and turned the generals in the commander's palace into caretakers and guards. The Bianjing military brigade was responsible for guarding the capital.
If we let that guy do what he does, Bianjing will not be in danger of laying eggs, but if there are any thieves near Gyeonggi Road, Gao Qiu will be in vain to be the Taiwei of Sanya. Wouldn't it mean that the official family and our court are in danger?
Is the safety of the CUHK members disregarded?
Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi. Although Xiao Tang has little qualifications now, but if he can really obey me... the front office of the palace is not as good as the Privy Council, the three yamen, and all the commanders in front of the palace are military positions.
As a rule, generals can also be dispatched. If Xiao Tang has the ability to command troops and generals, he can correct the shortcomings of the military and political failure of the standing divisions in Bianjing. Although it is too early now, there is no way to know that one day he will not be able to replace Gao.