Taiji Hall is the core of the entire Taiji Palace. Behind it is Zhuming Gate, and to the north is Liangyi Gate. The cross street between Zhuming Gate and Liangyi Gate is the boundary between Chao and Sleeping. To the south is Chao, and to the south is Chao.
The north is for sleeping.
After Liangyi Gate is Liangyi Hall, which is second only to Taiji Hall in the palace.
After His Majesty Li Er entered the Taiji Palace, he used the Liangyi Hall in the inner court area as his inner court. Because it was within the forbidden area, only a few ministers could discuss state affairs with the emperor in person. Later, His Majesty Li Er gradually became proud of this place, and when he was not in court,
, either in the palace of Shenlong Palace or in Liangyi Palace to discuss affairs. They often entertained ministers and received tribute envoys from vassal states. They also hosted banquets for officials of fifth rank and above in this palace many times.
Ministers often refer to the discussions in the Liangyi Hall as "inner court" because His Majesty Li Er discussed state affairs with a few ministers, which distinguishes it from the large-scale court meetings in the Taiji Hall. This is also the main place to comment on the achievements of ministers and princes.
place.
This is the place where the emperor handles government affairs and summons important ministers. Princes other than third-rank princes, officials and harem women are not allowed to enter without permission.
At this moment, there were a lot of people in Liangyi Hall, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Naturally, the topic of conversation was the "gold atonement" issue of Jingzhao Mansion that was making a lot of noise outside...
Cen Wenwen and His Majesty Li Er sat opposite each other, each holding a teacup, just like two close friends chatting and laughing. There is no distinction between monarch and minister.
Ma Zhou was reviewing a pile of official documents beside His Majesty Yi and Li Er. He was such a racer against time. As long as things were not completed, he would not be able to show up.
The prince sat in front of the writing desk, looking sideways at Jin Wang Li Zhi writing...
Cen Wenwen has grown older in the past two years, his temper has become more calm, and his demeanor is gentle and gentle. At this moment, he is twirling his beard and smiling at His Majesty Li Er, saying: "If I were twenty years younger, I could choose that minister as my boss."
, then I would rather follow Fang Er and fool around than follow Fang Xuanling until he is as tired as a dead dog."
His Majesty Li Er smiled and thought about it carefully, Cen Wenwen's words really made some sense.
Fang Xuanling is indeed kind-hearted, and he never offends others and never treats others harshly. However, he is a workaholic and must handle every matter as perfectly as possible. As a boss, he works conscientiously and walks on thin ice. Although the people below him admire him, it is inevitable.
Complain.
No one is a sage, how can he not feel tired?
But Fang Jun is different. This guy is not only methodical, but also good at winning people's hearts. This time Jingzhao Mansion made a huge fortune. With Fang Jun's style, his salary will definitely increase by the end of the month. This is also
It's just that Fang Jun is about to be transferred, otherwise his "year-end performance award" will definitely be brought to the forefront, creating a precedent for the Tang Dynasty.
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er looked at Ma Zhou on his left and teased: "Prince Bin, you are under a lot of pressure!"
The better Fang Jun does and the greater his prestige, the greater the pressure will be on his successors, especially for officials like Ma Zhou who want to affirm themselves with their achievements.
Ma Zhou was thin and gaunt, but he had the spirit of a green pine. Hearing this, he showed a rare smile and said frankly: "The pressure is really great. Fang Erlang is a talented person. If he is allowed to be in Jing Zhaoyin's position,
If I continue to work for a while, I will definitely bring more surprises to the world. The talent of a humble minister is shallow, and it will be difficult to replace or even surpass Fang Erlang."
These words may seem modest, affirming Fang Jun's achievements in Jingzhao Mansion, but behind the scenes, they also reveal his ambition to replace or even surpass Fang Jun!
His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile, looking at Ma Zhou with eyes full of admiration and praise.
He has the character to face difficulties, his perseverance, and his ability to manage the country and help the world. Who said that a poor family cannot be famous?
Not surprisingly, twenty years later, the prime ministers and assistants in charge of the political power of the Tang Dynasty were none other than Ma Zhou and Fang Jun.
Of course, it would be more perfect if Fang Jun could be more calm and low-key...
Prince Li Chengqian was also present today. The emperor ordered him to review his mistakes and exempted him from the right to go to court, but did not prevent him from discussing politics with his ministers in private.
After hearing Ma Zhou's words, Li Chengqian smiled and said: "The sword has two edges. While King Bin sees the pressure, he should also see the opportunity."
Cen Wenwen's eyes lit up and he looked up at Li Chengqian, thoughtfully.
Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Thanks to your highness's advice, Wei Chen almost fell into the mortar nest. If these worries fall into the ears of Fang Erlang, I am afraid he will ridicule Wei Chen for being narrow-minded and short-sighted.
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They are all understanding people. After Li Chengqian said a few words, they all understood the meaning.
After all, this money was obtained by Fang Jun through the head fine of Jingzhao Mansion, and it would naturally go into Jingzhao Mansion's treasury. When Fang Jun put pressure on Ma Zhou because of his outstanding performance, he actually also gave
Ma Zhou has a rich legacy, which allows him to flex his muscles according to his blueprint after taking office.
Whether it is a shop, a government office, or even an imperial treasury, money is a very important thing. It is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. If you want to do something good, it is not impossible to have no money, but it is naturally more important to have money.
easy.
With these millions of wealth placed in the Jingzhao Mansion's warehouse, Ma Zhou, who had just taken office, had the possibility to stretch his power at will.
What His Majesty Li Er was surprised about was how could this eldest son, who had always been too slow about politics, see something that even Ma Zhou had ignored?
Is it because Ma Zhou is a fan of the authorities, or does the prince actually have a hidden secret? Or... is there someone behind the scenes?
His Majesty Li Er fell into deep thought.
He does not object to the prince receiving guidance from others. No one is a sage, and no one can be omnipotent in cultural relics. In his opinion, a kind personality and abiding by filial piety are the prince's strengths. Indecisiveness and political slowness are also shortcomings. If he can get loyal people to help him, he can use his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.
, but it is also a good thing.
As an emperor, you don't actually need to have very high abilities. As long as you do these four words well, it is enough to become a loyal king... know people well and do their job well.
Suddenly, a slightly childish voice sounded in my ears: "Father, look at how the word "Er Chen" is written.
When His Majesty Li Er came back to his senses, he found that Jin King Li Zhi was holding a piece of calligraphy he had just written, asking him to taste it and comment on it.
"Oh, father, let's see if the young slave has made any progress."
His Majesty Li Er smiled and took the banner.
Although King Li Zhi of the Jin Dynasty is already married, His Majesty Li Er loves this youngest legitimate son very much. He brings him into the palace almost every day and calls him "child slave" as always. This has not changed at all because of his marriage.
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Jin Wang Li Zhi's face was still green, and he said happily: "This is my son's favorite. It was written by Fang Jun's brother-in-law. Xiang Yu's soaring domineering force destroyed the boat, and Gou Jian's humiliation and forbearance. They are all very inspiring stories."
His Majesty Li Er was reciting leisurely: "Where there is a will, there is a way. Even if the cauldron sinks the boat... huh?"
My heart skipped a beat!
Naturally, this was not the first time he had heard these two sentences. In the past, he had indeed found them to be sincere and inspiring, giving people a sense of excitement. But at this moment, in line with Jin Wang Li Zhi's tone... His Majesty Li Er suddenly felt a little awkward.
Xiang Yu was so domineering that he finally broke through the Qin Pass and destroyed the Han Dynasty. Gou Jian was ashamed and endured the humiliation, and finally turned defeat into victory and destroyed Wu in one fell swoop... Even though His Majesty Li Er is not a narrow-minded and suspicious person, as an emperor, figures like Xiang Yu and Gou Jian who he once admired so much,
Later, he also complained a lot. At this moment, an unstoppable thought came to his mind.
What was Fang Jun thinking when he wrote these two sentences?
Of course, it is understandable for young people to admire heroes, and it does not mean that they have any thoughts in their hearts that "a real man should be like this". But if one day, if there is an opportunity, will he really follow the example of Xiang Yu's arrogance and generosity, and Gou Jian's rebellion?
hit?
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er suddenly woke up!
What on earth are you thinking about?
How could he be so suspicious and suspicious?
If you are suspicious of Li Jing, who once had the most military exploits in the world, and Li Xiaogong, the first commander-in-chief of the clan, and now Li Ji, who mobilizes all the soldiers in the world, shouldn't you be even more suspicious? Why should I be suspicious of Fang Jun, a young dandy?
If everyone in power is jealous, then who around me can be trusted?
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er raised his eyes and looked at his youngest legitimate son with complicated thoughts.
I came here to write a calligraphy, and then said those words when I was giving him a taste... It obviously brought him, the emperor, into a rhythm of suspicion.
Is this a coincidence, or is it intentional?
If it's the former, fine, if it's the latter... that's so clever!
Is this done by Zhinu himself, or did someone give advice?
For a moment, His Majesty Li Er felt happy and troubled at the same time when he looked at Zhinu's delicate and young face...