After nightfall, Li Zhiyun did not go back to his hometown to rest, but returned to the Government Hall to continue handling government affairs. Since he took charge of the country, the time he spent resting in the Government Hall has become longer and longer.
It's not that Yang Gongren and others are incapable of handling the matter, but that he simply cannot let down his guard at this time.
Everyone has selfish motives, and Li Zhiyun could not guarantee that all matters in various places would be left to the prime ministers to handle.
In that way, over time, once their selfish motives are at work, it will be more than just a simple matter of pretending to be public for personal gain. Therefore, at this stage, he needs to seize power.
At the very least, he cannot leave everything to Yang Gongren and others until the political affairs hall is replaced by someone he can absolutely trust.
Although they support themselves, when dealing with these old foxes, you must be careful in everything, otherwise they may make some small moves and you may be in trouble.
"The Yi people in Xizhou rebelled and attacked the government office."
After reading the documents sent from Sizhou, Li Zhiyun's temples jumped.
The Tang Dynasty is not peaceful everywhere. There are still various rebellions and rebellions in some corner places.
To put it simply, some terrorists are causing destruction.
Take a breath, put down the paperwork, pick up the pen, and write down the pacification comments. The usual way to deal with these ferocious people is to suppress and appease them. Kill the chickens to scare the monkeys, and frighten the little ones.
The candlelight flickered, and it was already late at night before I knew it.
Li Zhen reminded from the side: "Your Highness, it's time to rest."
"What time is it?"
"It's Yin time."
"Is it so late?" Li Zhiyun murmured, then picked up another one and said, "Take a rest after reading this one."
"yes."
The document in my hand came from Lingzhou, and was sent by Yang Shidao, the general manager of Lingzhou.
It says that in the middle of last month, he annihilated a group of Turks who entered Lingzhou to plunder, and captured more than 50 war horses, which were sent to Chang'an.
Li Zhiyun was about to write a few words of praise and encouragement as usual, but the pen tip stopped on the silk and did not move.
"Lingzhou."
Slowly putting down his pen, Li Zhiyun muttered.
"Azhen."
"exist."
"King Huai'an, he is still in Chang'an."
"Yes." Li Zhen said: "Since he resigned as Zong Zhengqing, King Huai'an has concentrated on serving in the Zuowu Wei Mansion."
"Zuo Wuwei, it's time to touch him." Li Zhiyun narrowed his eyes.
He and Chai Shao were the only ones left in the Sixteenth Guards, and sooner or later he would take them back.
Huai'an Prince's Mansion.
Li Shentong is missing one ear, and his whole face looks very asymmetrical. Because of his unkempt appearance, he is more or less taboo about others mentioning this in front of him. Therefore, the servants in the mansion also serve Li Shentong when they serve him.
It's cautious.
"Brother, how come you have time to see me today?"
Li Shentong shook the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Li Shuliang opposite. The spring water was clear and fragrant, making people feel relaxed and happy.
"This pottery pot of yours is nice. Where did you buy it?" Li Shuliang asked.
Li Shen said: "A few days ago, His Royal Highness the King of Chu sent someone here."
Li Shuliang laughed and said, "As a nephew, we still treat the elderly with care."
"That's you." Li Shentong put down the teapot with an unkind look on his face, "That's not the case for me."
"Why, do you have a problem with His Highness?"
"I dare not. He is the King of Chu now, will be the prince in the future, and will be a saint in the future. How dare I have an opinion against him."
"That means you have a problem with me." Li Shuliang asked, "Are you still angry that the King of Chu took away your position as Zong Zhengqing?"
Li Shentong hummed: "I don't care about a mere Zong Zhengqing. What I don't like is that he is too arrogant when doing things. He just takes it away when he says it. Can't you ask me?"
"Be calm and don't be impatient." Li Shuliang comforted him, and then said: "I came to see you just to convey the King of Chu's wishes."
"What's the meaning?"
"The King of Chu still values us clan members. When he asked Shenfu to fight Lin Shihong, didn't he just give Shenfu a chance to perform meritorious deeds?
When the rescue in Hedong failed, this is a great opportunity for the magic runes to wash away the shame."
Hearing this, Li Shentong pursed his lips and said nothing.
In fact, what he was really unhappy about was Li Shuliang's appointment as prime minister, not the loss of Zong Zhengqing's position at all.
Of course, he would not say this in front of Li Shuliang.
"Then what does King Chu mean?"
Li Shuliang organized his words and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu wants to make you the general manager of Lingzhou. What do you think?"
"Lingzhou?" Li Shentong's eyes widened, "He wants me to eat sand?"
"Supernatural power, be careful what you say!"
"Shit!" Li Shentong said angrily: "I am also an important member of the clan who established the Tang Dynasty and made great contributions. It's just that he doesn't give me a high official and a title. He also wants me to go to that ghost place in Lingzhou to eat sand. He's like this
still......."
At this point, Li Shentong bit his tongue in time and did not say the word "人".
"If you don't want to go, I will refuse Your Highness for you." Li Shuliang said calmly.
He has a close friendship with Li Shentong, so naturally he won't think twice about him.
"Then you go back..." At this point, he looked gloomy, thought for a moment, and said, "Let me think about it."
"Okay, I'll wait for your news, don't wait too long."
Soon after, Li Shuliang left.
At this time, Li Daoyan, the eldest son of Li Shentong, walked in. When Li Yuan raised troops, Li Daoyan followed Li Shentong in raising troops in the pass to respond. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Daoyan was granted the title of King of Jiaodong and invited officials to court.
"grown ups."
"You're here, sit down."
"Yes." Li Daoyan sat down and asked, "Your Excellency, you are frowning, but are you in trouble?"
"Yeah." Li Shentong didn't hide anything in front of his son, and immediately complained about his dissatisfaction with the King of Chu.
"Tell me, he took away my position as Zong Zhengqing, and I tolerated it without saying anything. But now, he actually wants me to go to Lingzhou. Have I offended him? Does he need to target me like this?
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Li Daoyan thought for a moment and said, "Sir, there is something I don't know whether I should say."
"You and I, father and son, have something we can't say, but it doesn't matter."
"Yes." Li Daoyan said: "Sir, as the saying goes, once the emperor has his ministers, although the King of Chu is not yet the prince, let alone the emperor, Wan Niangniang in the palace has been enthroned as the queen by the saint, and the King of Chu has been named the prince.
Entering the East Palace is just a matter of time.
What's more, among the princes in the palace now, only the King of Chu is older and has made great achievements. In the past, when the deposed prince, the King of Qin and others were all present, the King of Chu was neither heir nor elder, so he acted calmly.
Now, the King of Chu is already the eldest son, the saint is lying on his bed, and the King of Chu will ascend the throne, sooner or later. Forgive me for talking nonsense, it is not appropriate for you to offend the King of Chu."
"When did I offend him?" Li Shentong said in dissatisfaction: "In the past, I rarely interacted with him, how can I offend him?"
Li Daoyan said cryptically: "My lord has said it himself, you and the King of Chu have rarely interacted with each other. In this case, how can the King of Chu trust me?"
Hearing this, Li Shentong's body trembled.
Although he is a mess in fighting, his basic judgment ability is still there.
"Are you saying that the King of Chu is demoting the sage and his old ministers?"
"It should be so." Li Daoyan said: "Judging from the recent actions of the King of Chu, whether it is the changes in the Six Ministries, the Nine Temples, or even the Sixteenth Guards, it all shows one thing. The King of Chu is taking power."
Li Shentong pursed his lips and said a little aggrievedly: "I have never been against him. Even if I am not his, he doesn't need to assign me."
Li Daoyan smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, in my opinion, the King of Chu still has a glimmer of hope and has not completely driven you away from the pass."