According to the national policy of the Tang Dynasty, the Zhengshitang meeting is permanent and is the highest deliberative body that assists the emperor in ruling the country. The Zhengshitang has no decision-making power, but His Majesty Li Er has deep faith in the abilities of all the ministers and ministers, and he also has great respect for these ministers who have followed him to conquer the world.
His Majesty the Prime Minister has great respect for him, so under normal circumstances, His Majesty Li Er will not refute the results of the Political Hall meeting, as it is the highest decision-making in the empire.
Even if this result is often not in line with His Majesty Li Er's original intention.
It can be seen that even though His Majesty Li Er can find many shortcomings, at least he is "good at accepting advice", which is something that few ancient emperors can possess.
As a result, the Zhengshitang changed from the highest deliberative body of the empire to the de facto highest decision-making body of the empire.
Of course, this right was granted by His Majesty Li Er, and he can take it back at any time.
But throughout the Zhenguan Dynasty, this right was never taken back until His Majesty Li Er's funeral...
However, His Majesty Li Er is good at maneuvering and is well versed in the art of balance. There are actually three prime ministers and assistants in power in Zhengshitang, and among these three, Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen obviously joined forces to resist Changsun Wuji, but
Changsun Wuji could not sing with his palm alone and did nothing.
At this stage, this is what His Majesty Li Er wants to see.
Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen can cooperate with His Majesty Li Er to suppress Changsun Wuji. The interests of the three parties are the same at present.
But what happens after that?
As Changsun Wuji said, those who can enter the Political Affairs Hall to discuss politics must be the most outstanding talents in the empire. Only after going through various experiences can they be capable and qualified to become a member of the imperial policy establishment. However, the sudden promotion of officials into the Political Affairs Hall
It does not improve the abilities of officials, but instead leads to various decision-making errors due to lack of experience, and the result is political instability.
This kind of price is something His Majesty Li Er is not willing to see.
how to solve this problem?
It's very simple. As Chang Sun Wuji said, we should promote potential officials into the political hall now. They will not participate in politics or discuss politics. They will just observe and learn to enrich themselves and prepare themselves to serve as the cornerstone and take up the leading role in the future.
Moreover, the alliance between Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen is not impregnable. Once the two of them part ways one day, won't the political hall be divided into three parts without priority? What is even more worrying is that once the Guanlong Group is suppressed and subdued, Fang Xuan
Will the Xungui Group represented by Ling and the forces behind Cen Wenwen replace the Guanlong Group?
If that's the case, what's the point of trying so hard to suppress the Guanlong Group?
It's just like working hard to make wedding clothes for others...
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "The cultivation of talents requires time and energy, and it cannot be achieved overnight. The suggestion of the auxiliary machine is very good. Now, potential officials and qualified officials will be promoted to the political hall, and old officials will be promoted.
Bringing in innovation and cultivating carefully is the way to continue the empire. What do you think of this matter?"
Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen secretly complained.
Changsun Wuji is really insidious. He first uses training princes as an entry point, and then extends it to training young officials. In name, it is to train talents for the empire, but in reality it is to divide the power of the political hall. As long as the number of people increases, some people will naturally turn to Changsun.
Wuji, Changsun Wuji’s voice is strengthened here.
At the very least, it has increased his influence, preventing him from being completely ignored by Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen like he is now.
It is true that when young officials enter the political hall, they only have the right to study, no right to speak, and no right to make decisions. However, even people like Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling cannot completely ignore the casual words of those senior and meritorious officials...
But His Majesty Li Er is now tempted. If the two of them refuse, it will be in vain to make His Majesty Li Er suspicious. They will become more determined to divide the political hall's thoughts. All they need to do is nod in agreement depressedly.
But my heart felt as uncomfortable as eating a fly...
His Majesty Li Er was in a good mood. He beckoned his servants to serve black tea cakes and ate together with the three prime ministers. After eating a few delicious cakes and drinking a cup of fragrant black tea, His Majesty Li Er asked: "Goguryeo requests that Gaozang be canonized as King of Goguryeo."
What do you think about this matter?"
What can be said about this?
Although nominally the King of Goguryeo must be canonized by the Tang Dynasty to be justified and legally defensible, in fact the Tang Dynasty has never interfered with the internal affairs of Goguryeo. Basically, everyone in Goguryeo recognizes who is the King of Goguryeo.
Never refuted it.
But today is different from the past.
The Tang Dynasty wanted to launch an army against Goguryeo, and it could not be hidden from anyone. Although no explicit order was issued, how could Goguryeo not notice it at all? At this point in time, Goguryeo still sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty to request for canonization. Why?
Maybe there is no hidden meaning?
Goguryeo has always had brave soldiers and fierce people. The Central Plains dynasty's repeated expeditions failed without success. It has long developed a spoiled, unruly and arrogant character. Facing the aggressive pressure of the Tang Dynasty, it is absolutely impossible to surrender willingly!
Cen Wenwen muttered: "Your Majesty, the Jingzhao Mansion has just sent a report, saying that there is a man named Hei Te Changzhi in the Goguryeo mission. He is a fierce general who is skilled in swords and horses. It is suspected that this person is the assassin of Jingzhao."
Yin's assassin requested your majesty to issue an edict to allow the Jingzhao Mansion to enter Honglu Temple to apprehend Heiji Changzhi for interrogation. In my opinion, it would be better to hand over Goguryeo's request for canonization to a minister in the court and join forces with the Jingzhao Mansion.
What do you think your Majesty would like to do with the assassination?"
His Majesty Li Er was immediately furious: "It was actually the Goguryeo mission that did this secretly? It is simply unreasonable! Not only did he dare to cause trouble and assassinate important ministers of the imperial court, but he also dared to frame and frame the royal relatives afterwards. Do you really think that I, the great Tang Dynasty Tiger Ben, can't look back?"
Mother!
Little Goguryeo, I haven't even had time to take care of you yet, yet I dare to take advantage of the deterioration of the situation in the Western Regions and come to Chang'an to stir up trouble and trouble. I don't know how to live or die!
Changsun Wuji rolled his eyes, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, why don't we let the old ministers join forces with nearby people to deal with the issue of Goguryeo's canonization and assassins?"
The assassin assassinated Fang Jun and then framed the Taiyuan Wang family, and the Taiyuan Wang family was the backbone of the Guanlong Group. On this point, the interests of the Guanlong Group and Fang Jun were the same, and they both wanted to arrest the assassin to relieve their resentment.
Ordinarily, His Majesty Li Er will definitely agree.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty Li Er was really angry at this moment. He sneered and said, "What's the use of a bull's knife to kill a chicken? Just let Fang Jun do this kind of thing. Why bother with the auxiliary machine to do it himself? That's just looking at a group of Goguryeo jumping off the beam."
Clown! And when it comes to dealing with this kind of thing, Fang Jun is better at it."
Fang Xuanling felt a little ashamed.
What does it mean that Fang Jun is better?
Judging from His Majesty's tone, he plans to make Goguryeo fall into disgrace even if he doesn't fall out with them. Using Fang Jun instead of Changsun Wuji obviously means that Fang Jun can let go of his hands and feet, vent his anger, and deal with it as he pleases.
Because Fang Jun is a Bangchui, and when Bangchui is angry, the means of venting his anger must be more violent...
This little bastard of my own is really embarrassing.
Changsun Wuji had no expression on his face, but he was inevitably disappointed in his heart...
His original intention was to take the opportunity to attack the Goguryeo mission in order to boost the morale of the Guanlong Group. It should be noted that Wang was framed by assassins first, and then lost face by Fang Jun. Although Fang Jun later showed great respect to Wang Jingzhi, he did not
Trying to make things more difficult, but forcefully entering and searching the Wang family's ancestral home really damaged the Guanlong Group's face.
But His Majesty would rather let Fang Jun do whatever he wants than let himself be involved.
Suppressing the Guanlong Group is one thing, but it can also be seen that my position in His Majesty's heart is becoming increasingly unbearable...
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The chamberlain in the palace rushed to the Jingzhao Mansion and read out His Majesty's decree: Wei Zhaoshan, the former Minister of Honglu Temple, behaved inappropriately and violated the state system, and it was put on hold pending investigation. Jingzhao Yin Fangjun was ordered to concurrently serve as the Minister of Honglu Temple, with full authority to handle the issue of the canonization of the King of Goguryeo.
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Fang Jun was a little confused after hearing this...
Not only was he confused, the entire Jingzhao Mansion was confused...
Who is Wei Zhaoshan?
The uncle of the head of the Wei family, Wei Yuantong, is the only remaining figure in the older generation of the Wei family!
Just two sentences of "improper behavior and contrary to state regulations" and he was slapped? He didn't even have any serious charges, so he was "dismissed pending investigation"?
At this moment, all officials with a background related to the Long Group were full of resentment towards Changsun Wuji!
You just said that you were suppressed by Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen together. After all, His Majesty Li Er has made it clear that he wants to suppress the Guanlong Group. He must be on the side of Fang Xuanling and Cen Wenwen. But even the Wei family
Even veteran Wei Zhaoshan can't protect him. Isn't this a bit too much?
After being confused for a while, Fang Jun finally understood what His Majesty Li Er meant.