There was not much time for foreplay, and after about an hour, Li Zhiyun fell asleep after listening to it. Not long after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, many things were decided by the political affairs hall of the inner dynasty, and very few things were really put on the agenda of the great dynasty, because now it was necessary to centralize power.
It takes a lot of people to share their suggestions and opinions.
Moreover, neither Li Yuan nor the Guanlong nobles wanted others to make irresponsible remarks on the affairs of the government at this time. Calling it a great dynasty was actually just a routine matter, announcing to the outside world what had been decided.
Real secrets will never be revealed to the public.
For example, Zhengshitang said that it would unify the world as soon as possible, but it was not clear who to attack next. This is considered a normal thing, after all, it is a military secret, and it is necessary to prevent the enemy's spies and internal spies from leaking the information.
Afterwards, Dugu Zhen officially came out to accept the reward from Li Yuan, and then resigned from the post. What followed was a touching part of the "encounter between the emperor and his ministers".
That scene really brought tears to those who heard it and sadness to those who heard it.
The prince cupped his hands and said: "Father, the Political Affairs Hall plans for the country and shares the monarch's government affairs. The duties are all important to the people. I also ask my father to decide on the next prime minister as soon as possible."
The main event is here.
The officials who were dozing off with half-closed eyes cheered up and listened attentively. To them, this was the most important thing to pay attention to.
"What the prince said is true, do you have a candidate?" Li Yuan asked calmly.
Such a scenario was within his expectation. If the prince didn't bring it up, other ministers would.
The prince said: "Father, my sons and ministers think that Li Gang, the Minister of Rites, can be appointed as the Prime Minister."
Li Gang, who was in the crowd, moved his eyelids and lowered his head silently.
It would be a lie to say that one cannot be moved by the position of Prime Minister.
Liu Wenjing also seconded the proposal, "Your Majesty, Li Gang has served in two dynasties. He is well-versed in government affairs and is talented and knowledgeable. I think that the prince's request is true."
Officials from the prince's family all seconded the proposal.
Li Yuan nodded and asked, "Do you have any different opinions?"
Dou Wei gave Dou Kang a look, and the latter understood, stepped out of the queue and clasped his fists, "Your Majesty, I think that Wen Daya, the assistant minister of Huangmen, can be appointed as the prime minister."
Hearing Dou Kang speak, Li Zhiyun thought that indeed, Wen Daya was the bait thrown out by King Qin.
At this time, Wen Daya, the servant of Huangmen, subconsciously looked at Dou Kang, who gave him a warm smile, which made Wen Daya feel cold all over. He did not remember that his relationship with Dou Kang was so good, let alone that he had such a good relationship with Dou Kang.
Guan Long's relationship was so good that they could recommend him as prime minister.
The prince was not surprised that Dou Kang said this. He had always taken the previous rumors to heart.
Then, the prince glanced at Zheng Shanguo, the minister of Dali Temple. The latter understood the meaning and immediately stepped out to speak.
Behind Li Gang are the prince's people, who is behind Wen Daya?
It was just a false resistance. This was a completely one-sided situation. Faced with the siege of the prince's men, Wen Daya quickly couldn't hold on anymore and handed over to the emperor to resign. "Your Majesty, I have few talents and little knowledge. I really cannot hold the position of prime minister.
Please also ask Your Majesty to choose another great sage."
Wen Daya also understood that he was being used as bait.
Is it that good to be the Prime Minister?
Behind every prime minister there is a party's interests. Wen Daya has no preparation at all for this time, let alone a faction to support him. How could he come to power?
What bad luck.
Wen Daya took the initiative to give in, and Li Jiancheng was very satisfied. Now there is only one Li Gang left, so the father can only choose...
"Your Majesty, I think Chen Shuda, Huangmen's assistant minister, can serve as prime minister."
The speaker was Pei Ji, Li Yuan's good friend.
Hearing that Pei Ji nominated Chen Shuda, Li Zhiyun knew very well that Li Yuan really preferred Chen Shuda to be the prime minister. He couldn't help but sigh slightly, the second brother is still very powerful, and he can win over a prime minister by following the tide.
Li Jiancheng's face suddenly became very ugly. He glanced at Pei Ji coldly, and then motioned to Liu Wenjing.
Pei Ji and Liu Wenjing are well-known enemies. On this matter, the two started arguing again in the court. They discussed the past experiences of Li Gang and Chen Shuda, their contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and their achievements.
In other aspects, make horizontal and vertical comparisons.
The sharpness of his words opened Li Zhiyun's eyes.
This guy is the king of strong mouths.
After arguing for a long time with no results, Li Yuan had to stop. He looked at Li Jiancheng, "What do you think, the prince?"
"Father, I think Li Gang is more suitable."
There is no need to cover up the recommendation. Everyone knows that Li Gang is his. To pretend to avoid suspicion at this time is not smart, it is self-deception.
Li Yuan's eyes swept across the officials and landed on his sons.
"King Qin, what do you think?"
The courtiers' attitudes were obviously divided into two factions, and there was no need to ask any more questions, so Li Yuan planned to ask his sons what they thought.
Li Shimin said with a smile: "I have no opinion. As long as the new Prime Minister can assist Your Majesty, I have nothing else to ask for."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yuanji immediately said: "Then Li Gang is the most suitable. He has always been upright and will be able to assist his father well."
Li Yuan nodded and looked at Li Zhiyun, "King Chu, you haven't spoken a word. You must have something to say in your heart."
No, I have nothing to say. Don't talk nonsense. Li Zhiyun cupped his hands and said: "Father, Minister Wen is a member of the Yuan Dynasty of Jinyang. Minister Chen even returned Jiangjun to us in the Tang Dynasty. Li Shangshu served in two dynasties and has always been prestigious.
There is no distinction between them in terms of merit and seniority, and I really don’t know who is better.”
The King of Chu was still the same pustule as before.
There is a high probability that this is the view of the important ministers in the palace. In their view, although Li Yuanji's support for the prince is obvious, he still has an attitude. As for Li Zhiyun? He is still paddling as usual and has no independent opinion.
Wen Daya, on the other hand, glanced at Li Zhiyun gratefully. At this time, someone still remembered that Wen Daya was Jinyang Yuancong, and he was touched.
Li Yuan was a little amused. He could probably understand King Chu's attitude. He just didn't want to get involved in this matter.
But the problem is that there are some things that Li Zhiyun cannot avoid if he wants to.
In the former Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang liked this kind of clan that was "sensible" and "prudent and protective", but this was not the case in the Tang Dynasty.
It doesn't work here in Li Yuan.
Currently, there are only four adult princes in the clan, and Li Yuan needs the clan princes to maintain and stabilize the rule of the Tang Dynasty.
"King Chu, you must not be careless about important political matters." Li Yuan warned secretly.
If Li Zhiyun was a waste, Lao Li might really give up on him. But Li Zhiyun is not. His performance is better than that of Lao Si, second only to Lao Dao. In this way, Lao Li naturally hopes that when the world is not unified,
Li Zhiyun was able to serve the Tang Dynasty a lot.
Instead of pretending to be deaf and dumb like now.
Li Zhiyun lowered his head, cupped his hands and said, "I know I was wrong."
Seeing this, Li Yuan did not continue to struggle with Li Zhiyun's attitude, but said: "Let's discuss this later."
One group supports it and the other opposes it. Someone will definitely compromise and admit defeat later on, so it is impossible to keep arguing in the big court.
In other words, the second round of the battle for prime minister will be held privately.