At the time of the great ancestor Li Yuan, Li Ji's actual power and status were already the best among the military generals of the Wagang line, and he could be regarded as a "one of the princes". Especially after Li Mi's death, Li Ji had already been regarded as the leader of the Wagang line. The highest leader, like Li Jing, becomes the general manager, and even has a higher title than Li Jing. Even Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin must be the leader.
It's just that Li Ji was a low-key man, with deep knowledge of the city, and a deep understanding of the way to protect one's self. Not only did he not participate in the Xuanwu Gate rebellion launched by His Majesty Li Er, but he also only won a few victories in the early days of the Zhenguan Dynasty. After he accumulated enough military merits, he almost If His Majesty Li Er had not insisted on cutting off his ties with the army, Li Ji would never have coveted such a "lost" position...
Therefore, Cheng Yaojin had great admiration for Li Ji, but he only followed his lead and followed his advice.
Of course, Cheng Yaojin has a very stubborn temper. Although he also knows how to calculate, he seems to be nimble and good at adapting, but once he gets the upper hand, he can easily go off the rails...
For example, this time the King of Jin was defeated. Cheng Yaojin maintained his military exploits and strength. He neither spared no effort to support the King of Jin who launched the mutiny nor explicitly supported the emperor Li Chengqian. He wanted to have both sides, and the result was calculated. Failed, but suffered defeat everywhere, and finally had to rely on a bloody battle to return to the correct camp.
But since sooner or later we will have to go through this bloody battle and lose our strength, why not stand on His Majesty's side early on and now seize more benefits after winning a complete victory?
Therefore, Cheng Yaojin felt extremely aggrieved. When he heard that His Majesty actually asked him to lead his troops to Liangzhou to suppress You Xiaowei, it would be a fierce and endless battle. This aggrievedness suddenly burst out...
"Do you really think I grew up a vegetarian? If you are really angry, I don't believe he dares to disregard the stability of the Hexi Corridor!"
Cheng Yaojin was furious and made rude remarks.
Li Ji sneered and said: "If you really rebel and raise the rebel flag in the morning, three armies will arrive in the evening. Fang Jun will lead the army out of Guanzhong to the west, Xue Rengui will lead the Anxi army to the east, and even the Gar family will The enemy soldiers came out from Qinghai Lake to fight against you and surrounded you on three sides... How many days do you think you can hold on?"
Do you really think that Your Majesty knows nothing? Do you really think that Fang Er is just a decoration? If I dare to let you go to Liangzhou, I must have the means to prepare for the worst situation. If you are honest, that's all. They are willing to make a good story with you, but If you persist in your evil intentions, I can kill you with my backhand.
Cheng Yaojin looked ugly. He could not fail to see that Liangzhou was under siege from all sides. The reason why he uttered such arrogant words was because he was unhappy and was just using his words. Unexpectedly, Li Ji didn't give him any face... …
He became more and more depressed, sighed, and said helplessly: "Can't you help me fight for it? Even leaving Zhenhanhai Protector's Mansion is better than going to Liangzhou. The reason why I didn't respect His Majesty's orders was because Considering that these old brothers who have been following him for many years can have a good death, not only did they not escape, Xianyang Bridge Station suffered heavy losses, but they also had to abandon their homes and careers and go to Liangzhou. So many brothers might have to be buried in horse leather and buried in the frontier. How many people can return to their hometown alive..."
Li Ji was speechless and said displeasedly: "Where in the world can so many good things come from? Liangzhou guards the key point of the Silk Road and is a must-go place for Chinese and foreign merchants. Every grain of sand is filled with wealth, otherwise you think you are safe. Why is the clan so arrogant? Duke Lu has guarded Liangzhou for generations. This is the wealth and honor that His Majesty has bestowed upon you. You, a criminal who disrespected orders at critical moments and even flirted with the rebels, will end up like this. Fortunately, why would you want to go to Long and look forward to Shu? People will be satisfied!"
That is to say, Your Majesty is currently soft-tempered. If you change to another emperor, where will you be able to reap the benefits?
When Cheng Yaojin saw that Li Ji was unwilling to go to His Majesty for him, he was naturally disappointed. He shook his head and sighed. However, after taking a sip of tea, he asked again: "You said that the imperial court was engaged in measuring acres of land with great fanfare. What is the intention? "
Li Ji said calmly: "I don't know."
Cheng Yaojin naturally didn't believe it: "As the chief minister and the first person in the dynasty, you don't even know what the imperial policy is?"
Li Ji snorted and said, "Do you really think I am the so-called chief minister and the first person in the dynasty?"
Cheng Yaojin remained silent.
In fact, everyone knows that Li Ji is not keen on power. Although he is nominally the head of a hundred officials, he never issues orders in the name of the head of the officials. Paint.
In today's imperial court, it can be said that many heroes are rising and keeping pace with each other. If we have to find a so-called "first person in the dynasty", it can only be Fang Jun...
Cheng Yaojin hated the fact that iron cannot be made into steel: "Tell me, in terms of qualifications, ability, and strength, what is not the best in the current dynasty? You have to let the junior Fang Er lie on your head and show off your power. It is simply a coward!"
He has a very good relationship with Fang Jun, and they can be called lifelong friends, but compared to his old comrade Li Ji, who has fought side by side for many years, he is still far behind...
Li Ji said calmly: "The moon waxes and wanes, and the water overflows. Don't push things to the extreme at any time... But with your wisdom, I'm afraid you will never understand this truth in your lifetime."
Cheng Yaojin glared: "What can you do if you don't understand? I just take advantage when I have it, and I refuse to suffer losses for the rest of my life. What can you do!"
Li Ji sneered: "So I was driven away from Guanzhong and went to the desolate land of Liangzhou, but I didn't even dare to fart and only dared to make nonsense here. It's a joke!"
"..."
Cheng Yaojin was speechless by the rebuke, his dark face flushed red, and he became angry with embarrassment. He stood up suddenly and said in a low voice: "If you don't agree with me, take my leave!"
Turn around and leave.
Li Ji didn't even get up to see him off. They had been brothers for many years and the etiquette was very casual. He drank tea and watched Cheng Yaojin walk out the door, thinking about the imperial court's intention of measuring the land in such a grand way.
Obviously, Your Majesty neither has the wisdom to be seen through by the world nor the city government to hide it from the world. This idea can only come from Fang Jun.
And looking at Fang Jun's past resume, he often has such wild and unimaginable ideas, which are breathtaking and jaw-dropping, but I don't know what the real purpose is this time?
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Liang Guogong Mansion.
After dinner, Fang Jun and his wife and concubines sat in the flower hall drinking tea and chatting...
"Starting from tomorrow, I will be stationed in the North Military Camp of Xuanwu Gate to preside over the formation and reorganization of the Jinwu Guards. This is a big matter and cannot be ignored. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back for a while. The weather is starting to turn cold. You should try to go out as little as possible. If you don't
The wind chill is no joke."
Fang Jun drank tea and warned.
The Chai brothers were defeated and captured. Not to mention whether they could save their lives, their titles and official positions were definitely deprived of their titles. As one of the two main forces defending Xuanwu Gate, the reorganization of Zuotunwei was imperative.
Rather than deleting, deleting, and adding additions on the original basis, it is more convenient to simply tear down and rebuild, which can not only increase the combat effectiveness of Zuotun Guards, but also eliminate all the generals and soldiers loyal to the Chai family. Fang Jun does not need to be the right and left man.
The general of Jinwu Guard does not personally take charge of these two armies, but the reorganization must be presided over by him and must not be left to others. Otherwise, these two important troops that will serve as guards in Chang'an City in the future will not be able to bear his mark.
, let alone use your fingers like an arm...
Jin Shengman pursed his lips and looked at Fang Jun with a look of resentment.
Knowing that her husband likes to "not follow the rules" in bed, she originally planned to bring her sister into the house to serve her husband together during these days. The two sisters could also strive for excellence and plant jade in the blue field, but unexpectedly, the husband wanted to
Heading to the military camp, I don’t know how long it will take to come back...
Princess Gao Yang responded and said: "We have sent people to Huating Town to deliver the message. I believe that my father, mother, Shu'er, Qiao'er, and several children will come back soon, but it mainly depends on my father's wishes."
After this rain, Guanzhong will freeze, and even the entire area north of the Yangtze River will cool down significantly. Once the river freezes and the waterway is blocked, it will be too troublesome to change the land route from the south of the Yangtze River back to Guanzhong. Since everything in Guanzhong has been decided, it might as well be
I’ll come back after next spring.
Fang Jun nodded: "It all depends on what father wants."
Although I miss my parents and children in my heart, I also know that traveling thousands of miles in winter is really hard...
After taking a sip of tea, I suddenly felt that something was not right. I looked around suspiciously and realized that it was Wu Meiniang sitting there dignified and charming, silently.
As the "female Zhuge" of the Fang family, the talented and wise Wu Meiniang has a strong voice. Even Fang Xuanling sometimes takes the initiative to ask Wu Meiniang's opinions and pays attention to them. How come she looks cold and taciturn today?
Could it be that he is sick?
No, in the morning when I was taking a bath, this woman went to say something about serving me, and ended up having a great time...
"Meiniang, is there something on your mind?"
Since this woman doesn't speak, Fang Jun can only take the initiative to ask. He must not be ignored or ignored, otherwise he may get angry and have a "cold war" for several days...
Wu Meiniang then blinked her beautiful eyes, looked at Fang Jun, and asked: "The rebels were put down, and Guanzhong was in a mess. It was the time to clean up Shen Ke, so why did Lang Jun leave the aftermath to Xu Jingzong and Ma Zhou?
As a result, the reputation and status of these two people have soared. I don’t know how many people in the government and the public are touting and flattering me, and I don’t know how many people have broken through the door of the house...but you yourself are just working in the army?"
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this woman with a strong desire for power blamed him for not taking advantage of the opportunity to preside over the aftermath of the aftermath to "work with the party and oppose dissenters" and "place confidants" in order to take control of the situation.
The status of "the first person in the court" has taken the most solid step towards becoming a "powerful minister"...