Chapter 29 Candidates for the Ministry of Officials
Since solving the Dou family's matter, Li Yuan has encountered more and more good things. First, news came from the Turks that Pei Ju had completed peace talks with Chu Luo. The Turks would maintain a certain degree of restraint in a short period of time and would not do it again.
A large-scale march south. As for the attack by a small group of Tujue, Chuluo did not give the Tang Dynasty any guarantee, because the Turks were a multi-tribal collection in a broad sense, and even he could not completely restrain the people below.
Moreover, he did not want Tang Dynasty to live comfortably.
But for Lao Li, as long as the Turks are more peaceful, his goal has been achieved.
Secondly, Yang Gongren was very effective in appeasing Hexi and was already preparing to return to Beijing.
"Okay, okay, Pei Ju is really a talent, hahaha." Li Yuan put down the good news from Pei Ju, and his old face turned into a flower with a smile.
Opposite him, Pei Ji forced a smile on his face. He didn't like to hear words of praise for Pei Ju from Li Yuan's mouth. He had no grudges with Pei Ju, but his background and ambition meant that he couldn't get along with Pei Ju.
Live in peace.
The Sangquan Pei family was too weak in front of the Wenxi Pei family. His ability to become the favorite of the Tang Emperor did not rely on the Sangquan Pei family's family reputation, but on his own investment. This made him both happy and depressed.
What makes me happy is his vision, what makes me depressed is his background.
Pei Ji knew very well that in a world where aristocratic families are rampant, he is the only one in the Sangquan Pei family who occupies a high position. Sooner or later, it will end. Moreover, this day is not far away. As long as he leaves the position of prime minister, the Sangquan Pei family will
Being beaten back to his original form.
If you want to change all this, you can only merge the two Pei's and become the master of the Wenxi Pei clan.
In this way, the Sangquan Pei family can be considered among the famous families in the world.
Only aristocratic families can survive for thousands of years.
When Pei Ji reached Pei Ji's position, apart from fame and fortune, he was more concerned about his posthumous affairs.
"Old minister, congratulations to Your Majesty."
Li Yuan took a sip of wine and greatly appreciated the congratulations from his old friend, and then said: "Yang Gongren also did a good job. Letting him go to Hexi was not in vain."
With that said, he handed over the good news from Hexi to Pei Ji.
After reading it, Pei Ji smiled and said: "Yang Gongren was an important minister in the former dynasty after all. He still has this ability."
"Hahaha." Li Yuan laughed, remembering that Yang Gongren was actually recommended by Zhiyun.
"By the way, Your Majesty, now that Dou Wei has retired, a Prime Minister is vacant in the Political Affairs Hall, and the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is also vacant. I wonder what your Majesty is planning to do?" Pei Ji asked.
Li Yuan looked at him, half-smiling but not smiling, "Why, you are already the Prime Minister, and you are also interested in the position of Minister of Civil Affairs?"
"I don't know when my old bones will fall apart. I am already trembling with fear in the political hall. How dare I take another job for myself?" Pei Ji said with a smile: "The people below have no idea about the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
But my heart beats
Very true. If Your Majesty doesn't make a decision, the people below will be in trouble all day long. I don't want to pay attention to these trivial matters every day. Therefore, if you mention this matter in front of Your Majesty, if Your Majesty thinks that I am too talkative, then I just don't say anything."
Li Yuan pointed at him and laughed and scolded, "You old dog, it's obvious that you find it troublesome, and yet you come to complain about me. It's really hateful!"
"Hehehe." Pei Ji smiled modestly.
Li Yuan thought for a while and asked: "Who do you think can take on the post of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"
Hearing this, Pei Ji suddenly understood that, regardless of the position of prime minister, the saint must have already made plans in his mind.
He thought for a while and then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I believe that this position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs cannot be easily awarded to others. In the past two years, Your Majesty first suppressed the Dugu family, and then suppressed the Dou family, and the people of Guanlong had complaints in their hearts.
But today the situation is still uncertain, so Your Majesty must not act too hastily."
"You mean to leave the position of Minister of Civil Affairs to the people of Guanlong?"
"yes."
Li Yuan thought for a moment and sighed: "You're right, we can't act too hastily. Being able to force Dou Wei away this time is already a great victory. We can't push further, otherwise it will be counterproductive. It's time to appease them."
The reason why he values Pei Ji so highly is, firstly, their friendship, and secondly, because Pei Ji does have some brains and is an indispensable eagle dog under his command.
Having said this, he began to think about the six ministers of the imperial court, the assistant officers of the three provinces, and some Guanlong officials from the third rank and above.
There were many people from Guanlong who were qualified to take over the post of Minister of Civil Affairs, but many of them were not within his scope of consideration.
For example, Dou Jing, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Dou Cong, the general of Youtunwei, were born in the Dou family. It would be inappropriate to use them to take over the Ministry of Personnel. After all, Dou Wei had been running the Ministry of Personnel before, and there were many party members among them. If he were to let them go again,
If Mr. Dou takes charge of it, the official department will probably become Mr. Dou's official department.
"Pei Ji, do you have anyone in mind?" Li Yuan asked.
Pei Ji rolled his eyes and said, "There is a person."
"who?"
"Dugu Sheng is the prisoner in the palace."
Dugu Sheng?
Li Yuan looked slightly startled, thinking that Dugu Sheng was also his cousin.
"Why did you recommend him?" Li Yuan took a sip of the wine.
Facing Li Yuan's bland question, Pei Ji remained calm and said calmly: "Your Majesty, Dugu Sheng has never had any sense of presence in the court, and he does not have much ability. It is most suitable for him to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He
He was born in the Dugu family of Guanlong, and if your majesty promotes him, even if the Guanlong people were dissatisfied with your majesty for forcing Dou Wei away, they will still choose to give up because of the Dugu family."
Hearing this, Li Yuan suddenly fell into thinking. He had to admit that what Pei Ji said made sense. Using Dugu Sheng to kill two birds with one stone was not only to appease the Guanlong people, but also to appease the Dugu family. After all, after Dugu Zhen resigned, the Dugu family was in court.
The power is greatly weakened.
Moreover, what would Dou think if Dugu Sheng was asked to replace Dou Wei?
Thinking of this, Li Yuan raised the corner of his mouth.
"I'll think about it again."
"yes."
Pei Ji did not immediately ask Li Yuan for permission, he was just asked to make a suggestion.
Returning to the mansion from the palace, Pei Ji called his son, Lawyer Pei.
"Go and give that person a reply. Just tell them what they asked you to do. I have done it. Whether it succeeds or not depends on God's will."
Lawyer Pei hesitated slightly.
"What's wrong?" Pei Ji asked strangely.
Lawyer Pei whispered: "Yeah, you are His Majesty's man, why do you want to contact the Dugu family? Will there be any hidden dangers?"
"There are hidden dangers if you don't contact them." Pei Ji sighed: "Do you think it is easy for me to hold the position of Prime Minister? There is a prince inside and the King of Qin outside. How can I sit securely if I only rely on saints? Even if I can
You sell your life to a saint and let the saint protect you. But what about you? The saint cannot protect your future. I am fine if I am alive now, but once I die, you will suffer a disaster."
This time to force Dou Wei away, his speech at the court meeting was not without heart. He basically offended the Dou family and the King of Qin to death.
The King of Chu also said more vicious methods than him, but he was the King of Chu and had never been involved in the struggle between the prince and the King of Qin. There was no comparison between the two.
It's okay to offend the Dou family. If you offend the Dugu family again, it will be like truly making enemies of the entire Guanlong people.
He is not so stupid that he will cut off his own retreat for the sake of the saint's plan.
"My child understands." Lawyer Pei nodded.
Pei Ji said earnestly: "The struggle in the imperial court is very complicated. You can't understand it now, so it's hard to understand. When you get to my level, you will understand."
If the Wenxi Pei family was behind him, he would naturally not give in to the Guanlong people, but unfortunately not. And with Pei Ju's achievements, the merger of the two Pei's is probably far away.
If one road is dead, he can only find other escape routes.