Chapter 527 Northern Xinjiang Iron Gate, a Dog in Chang'an
"Your Majesty, Huang Chunhui remains the same."
I don’t know since when, the mirror has often sent Huang Chunhui’s updates into the palace.
"Um!"
The emperor stood up and "summoned his ministers."
"yes."
Han Shitou bowed slightly, backed up slowly, and then turned around and walked out until he was far away.
"Gather the important ministers to discuss matters!"
"yes!"
The emperor walked slowly in the palace.
Han Shitou was right beside him.
"I often say that people should be self-aware, but some people choose to be smart."
Han Shitou smiled and said: "Those ministers in Northern Xinjiang are just smart."
The emperor's words were meaningless, but Han Shitou was able to catch them.
"Yeah! You're smart."
The emperor walked leisurely with his hands behind his hands, just like a god patrolling his territory.
After a while, all the ministers gathered.
Luo Cai, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Zhang Huan, the Minister of War, were sitting together.
"Mr. Luo is in great spirits today!"
Zhang Huan smiled.
"But Mr. Zhang has gained some weight, which shows that life in Chang'an is good." Luo Cai smiled.
"Really?" Zhang Huan touched his cheek, "Men cannot be fat."
"Why?" Luo Cai asked curiously.
Zhang Huan sighed, "When a man gets fat, he can't ride a horse, and he can't have fun in bed."
"I don't practice cultivation when I am old!" Luo Cai smiled.
Being fat will ruin everything!
When the emperor came, he couldn't help but smile when he saw Zhang Huan's fat face.
"It seems that life in the Ministry of War made Zhang Qing very comfortable."
I go!
Zhang Huan thought Luo Cai's words were just a joke, but now the emperor also said that he was fat.
"My lord, I'm slacking off."
"sit."
The emperor sat down, and his ministers immediately sat down.
The abbot stood up and reported some money and food matters.
Overall, this year's income will be less than expenses.
In other words, the balance of payments is out of balance.
"Maybe we can support it?" the emperor said calmly.
At the same time, he glanced at Liang Jing on the other side.
Liang Jing has been very popular recently, and the emperor adopted all the suggestions in the court almost without thinking.
This is the favored minister.
The key is that all the people he recommended have been reused.
This is not as simple as being a favorite.
This is clearly the prototype of a powerful minister.
As a result, the threshold of the Liang family was almost trampled by visiting officials, and they sang and sang every night.
The emperor glanced at Liang Jing and found that the circles under his eyes were dark, so he knew that he was drunk too much.
He smiled slightly.
Liang Jing quickly responded with a respectful smile.
Lord and ministers, please enjoy yourself.
But the father-in-law is thinking about where to make up for this year's shortfall.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be a little more difficult this year."
"oh!"
The emperor was calm and gentle, but the head of the state knew that this son-in-law was ruthless. If he couldn't find a way, he would be happy to change himself to a minister of household affairs and expel him from the court.
"First, the war in southern Xinjiang has stopped. Can I give you less money and food?"
The emperor said calmly: "There are still rebels in southern Xinjiang, and the Southern Zhou Dynasty is also eyeing them. They want revenge, but you can't!"
"Yes!" Yang Songcheng knew that the emperor would answer this way, but this was good news for the King of Yue and Zhang Chumao. "The money and food in northern Xinjiang give me a headache every year."
The emperor hesitated.
Zhang Huan said softly: "Your Majesty, Beiliao is here!"
If you reduce the money and food in Northern Xinjiang, what will happen if Northern Liao comes to attack?
The emperor said calmly: "The country is in trouble, and both the army and the people should contribute, at least to some extent."
He didn't say how much to reduce. It depends on Yang Songcheng to understand the holy will.
If the amount given was too little and a riot broke out in Northern Xinjiang, the emperor would say it was Yang Songcheng's fault and he could not avoid the blame.
This skill easily dug a hole for the father-in-law.
It's chilling.
Zhang Huan sighed softly.
Luo just heard it.
This is a helpless sigh.
If we can work together as one, relying on the emperor's skill and the ability of his ministers, the Tang Dynasty will naturally become strong again, and a prosperous age can be expected.
But the emperor used his own skills to check and balance.
Zhang Huan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, after the palace coup, He Lianfeng will have less constraints. If he cuts the money and food in Northern Xinjiang and he finds an opportunity, his army will go south..."
The emperor glanced at Yang Songcheng.
Yang Songcheng said: "They collect all the taxes in northern Xinjiang, and they collect a lot of them every year."
Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang both had the Jiedushi system, collecting taxes and recruiting warriors on their own...the DPRK had the power to appoint officials and generals.
"Can……"
Zhang Huan looked at the expressionless emperor and sat down slowly.
Only when he arrived in Chang'an did he learn about Huang Chunhui's difficulties.
The emperor's favoritism towards southern Xinjiang was almost unscrupulous.
He was quite comfortable at first.
But after becoming Minister of the Ministry of War, he realized the difficulties in northern Xinjiang.
The situation in Northern Xinjiang is very complicated, not only in Northern Liao, but also with various ethnic groups everywhere. If you are not careful, you will be taken advantage of.
The key is that northern Xinjiang is bitterly cold and the products are not abundant.
Zhang Huan firmly believed that if Northern Xinjiang were as prosperous as the Southern Zhou Dynasty, Huang Chunhui could give up the name of sick tiger and make Northern Liao fearful.
Everything is caused by money and food!
But now the emperor wants to reduce the money and food in Northern Xinjiang.
What does he want to do?
Zhang Huan's face turned red!
Zheng Qi stood up and said, "Aren't those people in Northern Xinjiang your Majesty's ministers? It's difficult in the DPRK, how can they remain indifferent?"
Are you trying to change your concept? Are you treating me like a stick?
Zhang Huan just wanted to stand up to argue, but Yang Songcheng said calmly: "I won't get a cent of this year's salary!"
The country is in difficulty!
Look, the Minister of Household Affairs has donated his salary.
So, what qualifications do you officials in Northern Xinjiang have to feel wronged?
This is the ultimate weapon.
One move left Zhang Huan speechless.
The father-in-law is not old yet.
Then the discussion continued.
Zhu Wei, the Minister of Rites, stood up and reported, "Your Majesty, the list of ministers who should be rewarded this year has been prepared."
The emperor said calmly: "I will review it later."
"yes."
The emperor would reward dignitaries, important ministers, and members of the clan during every year and festival.
And it's very generous.
What kind of money and food in Northern Xinjiang, if those rewards can be saved...
Zhang Huan was able to receive these rewards every year. He used to be a little happy, but now he was dull.
If you don't reach the height of a temple, you won't be able to comprehensively examine the world.
Your layout and vision will be limited.
The key point is that the emperor not only rewards people during festivals and festivals, but also spends a lot of money on weekdays.
Let's just say that the two sisters of the imperial concubine became top dignitaries in Chang'an by virtue of the emperor's reward.
Among them, the eldest sister Liang Yue is even more extravagant. She often competes with others for wealth and spends huge sums of money without any emotion.
The matter came to an end, and just when everyone thought that today's discussion was over, Zheng Qi stood up.
"Your Majesty, there is a vacancy in the staff department for a minister."
Luo Cai frowned slightly.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs has a vacancy for a minister, and the matter is under discussion.
Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with the Ministry of Justice, why did Zheng Qi suddenly speak?
"Oh!" The emperor seemed not to know about this, "The civil service department is an important place and should not be ignored. Do you have any candidates?"
The emperor's attitude was very high.
But Luo Cai tensed his nerves.
In such matters, the emperor would either directly propose his own candidates, or else he would remain silent and wait for the ministers to finish speaking before he would make a summary.
Who do you want to recommend to take over the position of Minister of Civil Affairs?
The power of the official department controls the official title of the officials in the world. One comment can benefit others, and one comment can destroy others.
Luo Cai thought carefully and calculated several possible candidates for the emperor, and felt that he could still control the situation.
So, he smiled.
Zheng Qi glanced at him and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou, has made great achievements in the Southern Expedition. He is young and promising and behaves calmly. Your Majesty once said that it is a pity that this son has too little qualifications, otherwise he should be reused.
In this way, I think that he should be allowed to serve in various positions to enrich his resume. I recommend that Yang Xuanlai should take over as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
Zhang Huan was stunned.
Luo Cai suddenly stood up and said, "That's wrong!"
"Oh!" Zheng Qi smiled, "Does Shangshu Luo think Yang Xuan is not qualified?"
"No!" Luo Cai said: "Regardless of whether Yang Xuan is qualified or not, Northern Xinjiang faces Northern Liao directly, Chenzhou directly faces the three major ministries, and Tanzhou is behind.
Chenzhou has been stable over the years, and it relies on the ability of its chief officials. The predecessor Liu Qing was stable, so he was able to maintain success.
After Yang Xuan went to Chenzhou, he became more enterprising, so he destroyed Waxie and was able to suppress the three major tribes. This man is versatile in both civil and military affairs..."
Zheng Qi interjected, "Since he is versatile in both civil and military affairs, he should go into six departments to gain experience. Once he has a full resume, he can be put to great use."
Luo Cai said: "This is wrong."
"Oh! Why is it wrong?"
"A person's talent depends not only on what he is good at, but also on the current situation. The so-called knowing people and making good use of them means using them according to their talents and adapting to local conditions!"
Luo Cai's eyes were bright, and if Yang Xuan were here, he would definitely exclaim "expert".
"The current danger of the Tang Dynasty lies in the Northern Liao Dynasty. Before that, everything should be retreated."
No one can refute this.
But Luo Cai seemed a little disappointed. Yang Songcheng knew what he was thinking.
The biggest problem of Datang was not its foreign enemies, but itself.
The powerful are endlessly exploiting, greedy, and annexing land crazily.
The emperor did not care about government affairs and relied on checks and balances to maintain his authority.
If domestic problems can be solved, will Beiliao be a problem?
Yang Songcheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, thinking that Luo Cai was famous for being outspoken, but he still did not dare to offend the emperor on this issue.
To blame domestic problems is to accuse the emperor of being stupid!
Luo Cai didn’t dare to say this!
Luo Cai took a deep breath and said, "Yang Xuan has been in Northern Xinjiang for many years and has managed the place effectively. As for Taiping County, it was originally a place of exile and dilapidated. But after he took over the post of county magistrate, Taiping changed. Now,
It is also known as Little Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.
After arriving in Chenzhou, I have seen the changes in Chenzhou in the past two years, does Zheng Shangshu know?"
Zheng Qi really didn't know and shook his head slightly.
Luo Cai said: "Glorious!"
The situation in Chenzhou under Yang Xuan is gratifying!
"I see such a capable person and feel happy in my heart."
Zhou Zun smiled slightly, thinking that his son-in-law could make the demanding Luo Cai full of praise, which shows his outstanding ability.
Zheng Qi said: "Since he is a capable person, he should be reused."
"I have said that the great enemy of the Tang Dynasty is the Northern Liao Dynasty. Where should the capable personnel be used? Naturally, they should be used where they are most urgent.
In Northern Xinjiang, Yang Xuan has good governance internally and can resist powerful enemies externally. Such a capable person in Northern Xinjiang is like an iron gate and a tiger."
"What about putting it in Chang'an?" someone asked.
"A dog."
puff!
The emperor who was drinking tea couldn't help but spray tea all over the floor.
As soon as Luo Cai said these words, he regretted a little, "The so-called work of dogs and horses is what a minister should do."
Okay, the loophole has been fixed.
It's just that the ministers looked a little strange.
Dog!
Luo Cai described himself and us as dogs.
Luo Cai said: "I think that the most suitable place for Yang Xuan is Northern Xinjiang. I would like to say again, Chang'an is not short of a minister, but Northern Xinjiang is indispensable for that iron gate!"
He sat down with his back straight.
Zheng Qi smiled and said, "I quite agree with what Luo Shangshu said, but it is a bit biased."
Luo Cai raised his eyebrows, "Oh! What is Zheng Shangshu's advice? I am all ears."
He is an old official, and Emperor Wu praised him endlessly. You, Zheng Qi, are a lackey of the father of the country, and you are qualified to talk about official affairs with me?
Zheng Qi said: "Luo Shangshu said that Yang Xuan is a capable man and should be placed in northern Xinjiang. But I am thinking, how many such capable men do we have in the Tang Dynasty?"
He looked at everyone and said, "My emperor is wise, the Tang Dynasty is prosperous, and talents naturally emerge in large numbers."
Who has any doubts.
Even Yang Xuan's father-in-law Zhou Zun was speechless on this issue.
The key is that Zhou Zun saw it.
What Zheng Qi said today was to get his son-in-law out of Northern Xinjiang.
And the purpose is not simple, it is aimed directly at Huang Chunhui, the governor of Northern Xinjiang.
Huang Chunhui was embarrassed by the emperor. The emperor wanted to deal with him, but he was afraid of Bei Liao's presence and did not dare to make any big moves.
If you can't make big moves, then do it bit by bit.
First dismantle Huang Chunhui's capable generals, gradually isolate him, and then capture him in one fell swoop.
This method is to cut the flesh with a dull knife.
You won't die immediately, but the pain is excruciating.
"So, Yang Xuan can govern Chenzhou, but other officials can't?" Zheng Qi asked.
This is also impossible to argue with.
But Luo Cai spoke, "I have experienced many officials in the Ministry of Personnel, and there is no one more suitable than him."
Zheng Qi smiled and said: "When Yang Xuan went to Taiping County, everyone said that this man was going to die... How similar are these words to what Luo Shangshu says now? But now Yang Xuan has become a famous general of the Tang Dynasty.
So, if Yang Xuan can go to Northern Xinjiang despite doubts, why can’t others?”
Luo Cai said coldly: "That is Northern Xinjiang, not the Sixth Department. If someone in the Sixth Department makes a mistake, it can be dealt with. If someone makes a mistake in Northern Xinjiang, it will be a big disaster!"
"What Luo Shangshu said is a bit biased. I am wondering why Luo Shangshu insists on it today. Is it because he is dedicated to serving the public good? Or does he have other plans?"
Luo Cai stood up and said, "You want to say that I am showing favoritism?"
Zheng Qi smiled: "I never said this, but I have never seen Luo Shangshu work so hard for someone. Why?"
"I cherish talents for the country!" Luo Cai had a clear conscience.
Zheng Qi said calmly: "Luo Shangshu said that the three major tribes are in danger, but I just received the news that Yang Xuan destroyed the Jibo tribe. The three major tribes are not enough to cause trouble."
So, what are you still insisting on?
The emperor wanted to rearrange the structure of Northern Xinjiang, and the first step was to disrupt Huang Chunhui's layout.
This plan does not conflict with the position of Guozhang and his group, and even has similar interests.
That's why Zheng Qi stepped forward and acted as the emperor's thug.
Luo Cai shook his head, "There is still Tanzhou!"
"Why didn't you say there was still Northern Liao?" Zheng Qi sneered.
Luo Cai said calmly: "I am looking at the world, you are looking at your own family!"
Zheng Qi's face was not red.
But the emperor's face was slightly green.
"What Luo Qing wants to say is that without Yang Xuan, something big will happen to my Chenzhou?"
Luo just wanted to defend.
The emperor said calmly: "I see that you have been tired recently, so go back and rest!"
Luo Cai's body shook.
The officials were stunned.
Are you trying to drive away Luo Cai?
For a moment, everyone thought of the fate of Song Zhen, the former Minister of War.