Cui Yuan was a member of Yang Guozhong, and Li Linfu knew it well. Yang Guozhong recommended him as the minister of Zhongshu in order to grab his own seal of Zhongshu. Any order issued must have the double seal of Zhongshu's disciples to be effective.
In Chen Xilie's hands, the Zhongshu seal was in his own hand. Although he would basically approve the seal, Yang Zhongguo was still uneasy and had to hold the Zhongshu seal in his hand.
Li Linfu smiled and said: "Cui Yuan's qualifications are a little bit junior. If your Majesty thinks he is suitable, I have no objection!"
Li Longji was silent for a moment and said: "Then let Yang Guozhong serve as the minister of Zhongshu. Aiqing is old and will be appointed as the right servant of Shangshu. The order of Zhongshu is temporarily vacant. How about that?"
This was actually Concubine Yang's suggestion. She had never been involved in politics. This was the first time she had made suggestions on court personnel, but she took a stand on Li Linfu's arrangement. Li Longji thought she was considering Prince Ning's promotion, so he agreed.
Her advice.
Li Linfu was excited. This was the ladder given to him by the emperor to go downstairs. It is difficult to go up in the officialdom, but once you reach the top, it is even harder to go down. This is the principle of climbing high and falling heavy.
Li Linfu quickly stood up and saluted, "Old minister, I thank your majesty for your arrangement and am willing to obey!"
Li Longji smiled and changed the topic: "I would like to hear Aiqing's advice regarding the battle between the Tang Army and Dashi over the river."
Li Linfu had been the prime minister for nearly twenty years, and he really understood the thoughts of the emperor Li Longji.
Li Longji was very happy with his achievements and was keen on opening up territories. He lost Suiye in the seventh year of Kaiyuan, which has always been a shame in his heart. Later, he launched a war to take Suiye back. How could he follow Yang Guozhong's suggestion and abandon the west of Congling.
Li Linfu then slowly said: "Yang Xiangguo looks at the problem from the perspective of the Ministry of Revenue. He is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. It is understandable that he is worried about finances, but to maintain the dignity of the Tang Dynasty, the battle of Dashi must be viewed from a higher perspective.
treat.
If we abandon the west of Congling, what impact will it have on the gentry and people of the world, on the officers and soldiers of all armies, and what impact will it have on the confidence and dignity of the entire Tang Dynasty?
On the contrary, if the Tang army in Anxi defeated Dashi, maintained the respect of the Tang Dynasty, and could shout like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, 'Anyone who offends our Tang Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away!' It will definitely have a huge impact on the people of the world, and it can unite the people's hearts and make them
They recognize His Majesty more and they recognize the imperial court more."
Speaking of this, Li Linfu lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, foreign wars can effectively divert the attention of the world and alleviate the various dissatisfaction and contradictions of the lower-class scholars and common people against the imperial court."
Li Longji nodded repeatedly. Jiang was still very smart. He actually thought of using foreign war to divert various internal conflicts in the Tang Dynasty. How clever!
Li Longji pondered for a moment and said: "But I am a little worried. If the Anxi Army faces the hundreds of thousands of Taishi Army, will the strength be slightly smaller?"
Li Linfu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen received a letter from his grandson Li Ye. In his letter, he mentioned a plan for war against Dashi. Wei Chen thinks it makes sense."
"What plan?"
"He mentioned that it would be best to have the Beiting Army join the battle together. The Beiting Army should go out through the Yili River Valley, which is Suiye, which is not far away."
"wonderful!"
Li Longji clapped his hands and praised: "What a brilliant plan. With the Beiting Army participating in the battle, I feel more at ease. Lingsun is not only outstanding in martial arts, but also has a brilliant strategic vision. He is really a pearl of the Tang Dynasty royal family!"
Li Longji suddenly thought of something, took out the report submitted by Li Ye, read it hastily, and said strangely: "Why is such a good plan not mentioned in the report?"
Li Linfu smiled bitterly and said: "He is now the Broken Leaf Soldier and Horse Envoy and Gao Xianzhi's subordinate. Gao Xianzhi may not be happy if this plan is proposed!"
Li Longji laughed loudly, "That little guy is very thoughtful! He actually knows how not to contradict his boss head-on, but then fights in a roundabout way. Very good, very smart. Li Xiangguo, you have a successor!"
"I also hope that he will fight in the storm and become the pillar of the Tang royal family as soon as possible!"
Li Longji nodded, "Xiang Guo is right. There are too many disciples of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, and there are too few who have made meritorious service to the country. When this war against Dashi is over, I will let him take charge of it alone."
In the afternoon of the same day, Li Longji summoned Gao Xianzhi and formally approved the Anxi Jiedu Prefecture's proposal for the Battle of Dashi. Li Longji also promised that as long as Gao Xianzhi could lead his army to defeat the main force of the Dashi Army and thwart the eastward expansion of the Dashi, he would consider it
Make him the Duke of the country.
Gao Xianzhi was so excited that he burst into tears of gratitude and repeatedly expressed that he would live up to the holy will and win the Battle of Hezhong.
Li Longji also proposed that the Beitinghan Navy also participate in this battle and accept the unified command of Gao Xianzhi.
Although Gao Xianzhi was very reluctant to share this opportunity with the Beiting Army, since the emperor had already proposed it, he did not dare to object and had to reluctantly agree.
At dusk, Gao Xianzhi came to the Prime Minister's Mansion again and paid homage to Li Linfu.
It was because of Li Linfu's strong recommendation that Gao Xianzhi replaced Fumeng Lingcha and became the governor of Anxi. In a sense, he was Li Linfu's man.
Gao Xianzhi came to Chang'an this time, ostensibly to win the support of the imperial court and fight for food in Hezhong, but in fact he came for his official career after his term expires next year.
Anxi Jiedufu was a third-class Jiedufu among the major Jiedufus in the Tang Dynasty. It could only be tied with Beiting and Lingnan. It was not as good as the second-class Jiedushifu like Jiannan, Hedong, and Hexi, let alone
Compared with first-class Jiedu mansions such as Longyou, Shuofang and Fanyang.
Gao Xianzhi hopes that in his next term of office he can be transferred to a second-class Jiedu government office, such as serving as the Hexi Jiedushi envoy. Now Ge Shuhan is also serving as the Hexi Jiedushi envoy. Isn't that his opportunity?
Gao Xianzhi visited Li Linfu a few days ago and gave him a counter check of 30,000 taels of silver, but he did not mention it. He will return to Anxi tomorrow, so he must put forward his ideas to Li Linfu tonight.
In the distinguished guest hall, Li Linfu squinted his eyes and listened to Gao Xianzhi's request, nodded and said: "I understand your thoughts, and your conditions are actually enough, but I am not hiding it. I am eyeing the person who is in the position of Hexi Jiedushi.
There are many, including Guanlong nobles like Dugu Lie and Yuan Yuan, as well as royal families like Li Yu and Li Xian, not to mention other qualified generals. It is not an ordinary difficulty to achieve your goal!"
Gao Xianzhi said cautiously: "How much more money does Xiangguo think we need to prepare?"
Seeing that Gao Xianzhi still didn't understand what he meant, Li Linfu felt a little unhappy, so he shook his head and said, "It's not about money. Many times, this is an exchange of interests."
"In accordance with the request of the Prime Minister, I have appointed Li Ye, my grandson, as the Broken Leaf Soldier and Horse Envoy!"
Li Linfu snorted dissatisfiedly, "Do you think I want the Broken Leaf Soldier Horse Envoy?"
Gao Xianzhi suddenly realized that it turned out that Li Xiangguo did not like the Broken Leaf Soldiers and Horses at all. He quickly said: "Although your seniority is slightly lower, as long as your military merit is sufficient, there is no problem, but it is his age."
Li Linfu said coldly: "The emperor praised him as Huo Qubing of the Tang Dynasty, and also praised him as the pearl of the Tang royal family. Do you think the emperor said it casually? Do you understand what the emperor is implying? Huo Qubing became the captain of the Yao School at the age of eighteen.
, he was appointed as a hussar general at the age of twenty and commanded two battles in Hexi. When did the Tang royal family consider his age when he was promoted? Did the emperor consider his age when he conferred the title of county duke? "
"Ah! I have forgotten that your grandson is a member of the royal family. I wonder if the Prime Minister wants him to take any position?"
Li Linfu took a sip of tea and said calmly: "Li Ye served as the Secretary of the Anxi Protectorate before joining the army. He was actually a civilian official. Do you understand?"
"I understand your humble position, please make it clear to the Prime Minister!"
Li Linfu said slowly: "After this battle with Dashi is over, Datang's actual control range will extend to Hezhong. At that time, I will propose to the emperor to establish the Hezhong Economic and Strategy Office to replace the current Suiye Army Town.
The Jinglue Mansion is affiliated to the Anxi Protectorate."
"Does the Prime Minister hope to recommend Li Ye as the military envoy in Hezhong?"
Li Linfu shook his head and said, "The Hezhong Economic and Strategic Envoy will recommend that Ning Wangyao be the leader. You recommend him to serve as deputy envoy and concurrently as the director of the Economic and Strategic Administration."
"I understand my position, I will definitely do it!"
Li Linfu stood up to see him off, and said to Gao Xianzhi earnestly: "Don't care about the participation of the Beiting Army in the war. For you, victory is the most important. The emperor has promised you the title of Duke, and I will try my best to arrange for you to serve as the Hexi Festival
Du Shi, the premise of all this is victory, everything else is empty!"
"The support of the prime minister, the humble position will be engraved in my heart!"
After leaving the Prime Minister's Mansion, Gao Xianzhi felt a cold sweat break out on his back. He really sighed in his heart. It turned out that Li Linfu asked him to arrange for his grandson to serve as the Broken Leaf Soldier and Horse Envoy in order to prepare for the position of the Hezhong Economic and Strategic Mansion. What does it mean to be foresighted?