Chapter 768: Emperor Li Hao
Li Zhi glanced at the civil and military ministers in the palace and asked, "How should the meritorious ministers in the battle to fight against Tubo, do you have any suggestions?"
All the ministers were silent, and no one was willing to take this matter. At this time, Li Hao suddenly took out a memorial from his arms, raised his hands above his head, and sang: "Your Majesty, I have a proposal."
"Oh?" Li Zhi smiled and said happily, "It turns out that Shimakuang is ready, so he will come up and let me see it."
Xu You presented Li Hao's memorial. Li Zhi opened it and nodded while looking. Obviously, he was quite satisfied with the reward Li Hao mentioned, but the ministers were in a state of great concern. Can Li Hao, a guy who offered the reward himself, let him suffer a loss? It's really over.
After Li Zhi finished reading it, Li Zhi smiled and looked at the bottom and said, "Well, the reward mentioned by Shi Kuang is generally feasible, but I have two doubts."
Li Hao bowed and asked, "Dare you ask your Majesty who are the two doubts?"
Li Zhidao: "First, why is there no reward from you in this memorial?"
Li Hao nodded and said, "Your Majesty, a doctor cannot treat himself. If you ask me to reward him, it will be biased and criticized. Your reward will naturally be recommended by Your Majesty and all civil and military officials."
"Well, this statement is reasonable." Li Zhi nodded and asked again, "There is still a doubt. You don't use much food and grass for this expedition to Tubo. Peng Hai and Di Renjie made little contribution to the transportation of food and grass in the rear. Why is Di Renjie's reward so high? He was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat to Pingzhang?"
Di Renjie below was shocked when he heard this. He was in trouble with Pingzhang, the subordinate of the Secretariat. That was the prime minister. He felt that Li Hao was crazy. He was only twenty-one years old, so he made him into a prime minister, and even he felt that it was inappropriate.
The ministers also thought this way, and they all thought that Li Hao was crazy and appointed a 21-year-old young man as prime minister. Moreover, when he went to Tubo, Di Renjie was only supervising the transportation of food and grass in the rear. How much credit can this be?
Li Hao said: "Your Majesty, before the troops move, food and grass will go first. The most important thing in marching and fighting is food and grass. How can it be considered that there is little contribution?"
Li Zhi still shook his head: "This explanation is too far-fetched, I still think it is inappropriate. Please press the matter of Di Renjie's reverence for the time being. Xu You will listen to other rewards with you, and you will discuss them together with me."
Although Li Hao was a little disappointed when he heard this, he also knew that he was a little impatient. Di Renjie was too young and had insufficient qualifications. Moreover, Di Renjie's contribution this time was indeed not great enough, at least not as big as a minister. Even the disappointment was disappointment, but he could see that Li Zhi was still very fair and did not do anything randomly when it comes to employing people.
Xu You picked up Li Hao's memorial and recited it: "Fan Lihua, the Duke of Lantian County, Jin, added 500 households to the fief, was awarded the title of the State of the Parliament, was awarded the title of the Second-rank General of the State, and was awarded a thousand taels of gold, a thousand pieces of silk, a hundred pieces of fine porcelain, and ten pieces of good horses..."
When they heard Fan Lihua's reward, all the ministers exclaimed secretly that Fan Lihua's reward was too high and they were directly awarded the Duke. Although they were only county dukes, they were also dukes. The title of the medal jumped directly to the pillar country and the title of the second-rank auxiliary general, which was simply rising straight, jumping several levels. However, those who are interested found that Fan Lihua's reward was actually empty. Because there was no change in the position, the title of title rose slowly.
This is also the reason why Li Zhi said that Li Hao's proposal for reward was feasible. This expedition to Tubo was basically led by Fan Lihua, and he made great contributions. He was not under Li Hao. Without changing his position, it was completely feasible to raise the title and title.
Fan Lihua was the most awarded in the memorials, so the first thing she said was the rewards of Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Chuliang, Cheng Chubi, Di Renjie, Peng Hai and others. Di Renjie's proposal to worship others was pressed by Li Zhi, and he only took the civil and military ranks and rewarded some gold, silver and cloth. This was all.
After reading the reward memorial, Li Zhi asked: "Do you have any objections to the reward proposal made by Li Hao?"
The ministers did not speak, and the officials of the Secretariat led by Ma Zhou all replied: "I have no objection." Then the other ministers also said there was no objection.
Li Zhi was very happy and continued, "Then let's discuss Li Hao's reward. Although this expedition to Tubo failed, it annihilated 180,000 Tubo's army and forced the Tubo army to abandon the capital and flee. It was also a great victory. As the chief marching officer, Li Hao made great contributions to his advice. This contribution must be rewarded. Please tell me, how should he reward Li Hao?"
Everyone, look at me, let me see, how can I reward you? I feel that I can't. Li Hao's military position has come to an end, and his title is already a prince. Do you want to be directly appointed as a king? Or a third division? That's the end.
Li Zhi waited for a long time, but no one was talking. He was not upset and smiled and said, "Since no one suggested it, let me ask."
When everyone heard this, they felt a sudden shock. Who wouldn’t know that Li Zhi and Li Hao have a different relationship. If he would give Li Hao a reward, he would definitely finish it.
Sure enough, Li Zhi pondered for a moment, and said as soon as he opened his mouth: "Li Hao was originally the prince's tutor, now he was the tutor of Jin and was awarded the title of emperor's tutor, and he was the third rank of the subordinate of the Jin Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty! No!" Yu Zhining decisively stepped out of the line and said loudly, "The position of the Three Dukes and Three Divisions is the highest in the court, how can you give it easily!"
Among the official positions of the Tang Dynasty, except for the general of the Tiance Prefecture, the three Dukes and three divisions were the highest, and the three Dukes were: Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong; the three divisions were: Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao. These six positions were the first ranks and were never easily granted. Now, only Changsun Wuji, who was named Situ in the court, can be seen how awesome the Three Dukes and Three Divisions were. Li Zhi wanted to grant Li Hao the Taifu, no wonder Yu Zhining opposed it.
Li Zhi smiled indifferently and said, "Yu Qing is too worried. Is this easy to grant him? How much contribution has Li Hao made to the Tang Dynasty over the past ten years? How many strategies have he made to make a strong country? Can't Yu Qing see? You guys tell me who has the credit in the palace can be comparable to Li Hao. I am afraid that Changsun Situ will be inferior to him."
As soon as these words were said, Yu Zhining was speechless. Those who were originally preparing to approve the proposal immediately shrank. Yes, Li Hao has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty over the years. At that time, because Li Hao was young, they suppressed Li Hao. Now Li Hao is not young and is over thirty years old. Moreover, Li Hao is at its peak now. How can they suppress it? Li Zhi's last sentence hurts the most. Even Changsun Situ is inferior to him. How can he belittle people like this?
Li Zhi wanted to belittle Changsun Wuji and let him have a long memory. In fact, he was very upset about the failure of the conquest of Tubo. If Changsun Wuji had not been criticized by Li Hao in the palace and vomited blood, he would have really wanted to scold Changsun Wuji in front of Changsun Wuji, but seeing that he was his uncle and was vomited blood in anger, he could only let him go.
Li Hao's reward this time is definitely the largest among all people. He is directly ranked in the third division and has also been awarded the title of imperial teacher. This title sounds very awesome and cannot be awarded by a great scholar or a master of Taoism. As for the third rank of the Secretariat, it is the prime minister. Li Hao was originally a member of the Secretariat and the right to consulate political affairs. Now, this is the third rank of the Secretariat and the Secretariat, Li Hao is at the same level as the Secretariat and the Secretariat, and he can be involved in the affairs of the Secretariat and the Secretariat.
Li Zhi glanced at the audience and said slowly: "You all seem to have no objection to Li Hao's reward. Since that's the case, then the Secretariat will draft an order to reward all the heroes this time."
When all the ministers heard this, they all sighed secretly. They thought Changsun Wuji could hold Li Hao down this time. Unexpectedly, after Li Hao returned to Chang'an, he actually played a big reversal. He vomited blood without saying that Changsun Wuji was angry and ranked in the third division. They felt sad when they thought about it, but they had no choice. The little arm could not twist their thighs. Without Changsun Wuji, they could not fight Li Hao at all. Moreover, the emperor obviously favored Li Hao, which was what made them most depressed.
The dynasty meeting was over, and the ministers lined up to walk out of the Tai Chi Hall. Li Hao was full of energy and walked in the front of the team. Finally, after seventeen years, he finally climbed to the top of the pyramid, stood on the beams of the court and looked down at the ministers. He could show off his strength in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty in the future. This felt really good.
Looking at the Tai Chi Square under the scorching sun, the soft spring breeze was blowing, Li Hao was relieved and happy. He suddenly stopped, closed his eyes and raised his head slowly, enjoying the eyes and spring breeze. The ministers behind him also stopped and stared at him.
After a while, Li Hao was not moved. Di Renjie slowly walked to Li Hao and asked softly: "Li...Master Li, what's wrong with you?"
Chapter completed!