Chapter 1,402: Entering the palace for an audience
Chapter 1,402 Entering the Palace to See You
Wang Fangyi couldn't help but ask someone to bring two wooden sticks to simply fix Linghu Defen's broken leg, and then he carried him into a carriage found in the manor, and then gathered the troops. Every prisoner in the manor was "walking"
"Meritorious service", naturally he would not let it go, and conducted a more extensive search, confiscating valuables such as soft goods, gold utensils, etc...
After gathering, more than 500 riders left the manor in a mighty manner and headed north along the Chan River, returning to Chang'an.
Chu Suiliang was so angry that he vomited blood, but he could only follow him. No matter what, he had to follow the officials of the Ministry of War into the palace and appear in front of His Majesty. It was meaningless to think about meritorious deeds now. Being treated like this by Wang Fangyi can be said to be "a reward for those who see it"
"How much credit do you have left? Just to express your position to Your Majesty: I, and the entire Qiantang Chu family, are loyal to Your Majesty wholeheartedly, without any second intention. No matter who wants to stand against Your Majesty, they are enemies.
Besides, we are now bringing the blame on ourselves and returning to our hometown after serving as official, so please be patient and don't target us...
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A group of cavalry returned to Chunming Gate in a mighty manner. Donggong Liu led his soldiers outside the gate to check Wang Fangyi's waist badge and then let him go. When they got to the city, they checked again and asked about the reason for entering the city at this moment. Then they opened the small gate on one side and let them go.
A group of people entered the city.
After entering the city, we walked straight to Yanximen along the street, called for the city gate to be opened, and led more than ten riders into the imperial city until they arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of War.
It was already around midnight, but many yamen, including the yamen of the Ministry of War, were brightly lit, and many clerks were busy coming in and out of the door. The rebellion was decided, the government was in ruins, and it coincided with a major change in the power structure.
The adjustments involved countless personnel and affairs, and every government office had to work through the night to get the government on track as soon as possible.
Of course, every personnel appointment, dismissal, and government affairs is related to the interests of countless people. No one dares to be negligent and slack so that the benefits obtained are snatched away by others, which in disguise improves the operational efficiency of the central organization.
It's quite an unexpected surprise...
After getting off his horse outside the Yamen of the Ministry of War, a disciple had already come to greet him: "General Wang is entering the city at this time, but something happened? I don't know which Shangguan you want to find. I will go and report it."
Wang Fangyi jumped off his horse, threw the reins to his soldiers, walked towards the gate, and asked, "Is Cui Shangshu here?"
Menzi hurriedly said: "Yes, Cui Shangshu stayed in the Yamen all day today. He even had lunch and dinner in the Yamen. As you know, there are too many things in the Yamen now, and several Shangguan officials can't finish them all."
With the defeat of the King of Jin, the Zuo Tun Guards, Right Guards, Right Xiao Guards, and many armies involved were faced with major personnel changes. How to select and promote generals, place and dismiss generals, and balance the interests of all parties are all at stake.
The major matters before the Ministry of War are complicated and complicated, and there must be no mistakes. It is a big challenge for the officials of the Ministry of War.
But while being busy and nervous, there is also the comfort of having great power. Today, the Ministry of War has already held all personnel appointments and dismissals of the Tang army in its hands. Although it still needs to obey the orders of His Majesty and the "Military Aircraft Department" to exercise it, all officials are still ordered to do so.
Extremely excited.
Wang Fangyi stood at the door and had Linghu Defen's mouth gagged and carried into the door. He said to the door: "Please tell me that Wang Fangyi... and Chu Suiliang asked to see Cui Shangshu."
"Uh... here!"
The doorman glanced behind Wang Fangyi, Chu Suiliang? One of them was tied up and sent through the gate, and there was another Chu Suiliang. Could it be that this Chu Suiliang was determined to be a traitor and had some idea of starting a rebellion?
Curious in his heart, but not daring to ask any more questions, he hurriedly went inside to report. After a moment, he turned around and said, "Cui Shangshu invites the general and the county prince to come in for a meeting."
Wang Fangyi nodded, glanced at the few soldiers escorting Linghu Defen, and ordered: "Watch it, don't let him talk!"
"Here!"
Wang Fangyi then said to Chu Suiliang: "My lord, please!"
"please!"
The two of them entered the main hall of the Ministry of War one after the other. Then they turned left from the rain corridor in front of the main hall and went to the duty room of the Minister of War.
Along the way, many officials from the Ministry of War saw Wang Fangyi and greeted them one after another. Wang Fangyi returned the greetings with a smile, which made Chu Suiliang a little jealous. Since his father Chu Liang's generation, the Chu family has been more famous than their strength. When it comes to reputation,
Everyone in the world looked at him with suspicion, but when it came to real power, he was too far away from the core of power. Originally, Chu Suiliang had the opportunity to truly enter the center of power in the empire, but he was accidentally punished by Emperor Taizong for being involved in the manuscripts written by Wei Zheng during his lifetime.
Although he later returned to Emperor Taizong, he could only participate in military and state secrets as a "lucky minister". His name was not legitimate and his words were not correct.
And Wang Fangyi is just a right guard general, but when he enters the military office at the center of the military state, he feels as if he is going home. He looks pleasant and polite, just because he is Fang Jun's lackey, Eagle Dog...
This shows what kind of power and influence Fang Jun has in the entire empire.
It really makes people envious and jealous...
When they came to the door of a duty room, they saw that the door was open. Wang Fangyi and Chu Suiliang went in directly. They saw Cui Dunli, dressed in official uniform, sitting behind a book with his head buried in a book. They hurriedly said: "General, I will see Cui Shangshu!"
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Chu Suiliang could not be called "the last general", nor could he be called "the official". He could only make vague remarks and pass them by...
Cui Dunli was a kind man and had no intention of getting to the bottom of Chu Suiliang's vague remarks. He put down his pen and stood up, casually waving his hand to Wang Fangyi: "Get up."
Then he walked out from behind the bookcase, stepped forward and stretched out his hands to support Chu Suiliang's shoulders to lift him up. He smiled warmly and said, "The prince is so polite, doesn't he offend the official? Please take a seat."
Chu Suiliang's depressed heart seemed to have a crack, and then a ray of sunshine shone in, and his whole person warmed up. This feeling like a spring breeze had never happened since the defeat of King Jin. In his heart, he was grateful for Cui Dunli's humility and courtesy.
I have a good impression, even a little moved...
It is normal in the officialdom to praise someone while criticizing others, not to mention that Cui Dunli and himself have never been in the same camp. At this moment, being able to avoid adding insult to injury is already a kind act. To be treated with such courtesy is simply a model of morality.
Cui Dunli and Chu Suiliang took their seats one after another, but Wang Fangyi stood still and told Cui Dunli what happened...
Who is Cui Dunli? Although Wang Fangyi's words are not entirely true, but just one look at Chu Suiliang's embarrassed face, you will know that Wang Fangyi may have played a trick on this matter and forcibly took away a lot of Chu Suiliang's achievements.
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But this is no wonder Wang Fangyi. Since you, Chu Suiliang, can't handle Hu Defen yourself and have to turn to Wang Fangyi for help, you naturally have to get a share of the pie. Otherwise, how can you expect anyone to work for you for free?
There's no such rule.
However, he also knew Chu Suiliang's current situation, so he smiled and patted the back of Chu Suiliang's hand, and said warmly: "I will go into the palace later to meet the Holy See. I also ask the Duke to accompany me, and I will describe the details to His Majesty to avoid any confusion."
Omission."
Chu Suiliang only felt a feeling of "meeting him too late". He knew that Cui Dunli was very familiar with his thoughts and Wang Fangyi's thoughts, and he had a clear understanding of them. However, he still took the initiative to enter the palace with him. This friendship of providing help in times of need was not just talk.
That's all, you have to know that since "surrendering anyway", he has never seen His Majesty...
"Cui Shangshu is eager for justice and justice. I am deeply grateful. There is no need to say more. From now on, Cui Shangshu will have orders, and the Qiantang Chu family will not fail to obey them."
These words naturally meant to express my gratitude, but at the same time, I also wanted to establish a relationship between myself and Cui Dunli.
Everyone knows that Cui Dunli is one of Fang Jun's most trusted "eagle dogs". Moreover, this person is knowledgeable, honest and polite, and has outstanding talents. His future is limitless. If the Chu family of Qiantang can form an alliance with him, the benefits will not be too great.
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Cui Dunli laughed and didn't respond directly. He just nodded and said, "Let's go. It's not early. If it's later, His Majesty may have to sleep."
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During these days, not only the three provinces, six ministries, and nine temples in the court were busy, but Li Chengqian also had a lot of government affairs in the Taiji Palace. He was dealing with official documents day and night. He could only sleep at the ugly hour, and he would wake up at Mao hour. He could not sleep for an hour.
I only managed to hold on by taking a two-hour nap at noon during the day.
When Cui Dunli took Chu Suiliang to knock on the palace, Li Chengqian had just finished washing and had to get up from the bed. He mustered up his energy and asked someone to open the palace door and bring him into the palace to receive him.
Any visit to the palace at this time must be a major event and cannot be delayed...
When he met Cui Dunli and Chu Suiliang, and heard that Linghu Defen had been captured, Li Chengqian immediately became energetic.
Asking his wife to serve tea, Li Chengqian looked at Cui Dunli and asked, "How do you think An Shang should deal with it?"
"An Shang" is Cui Dunli's character. The emperor used the word to commemorate him, which shows his closeness. Chu Suiliang on the side couldn't help but his eyelids jumped. Now not only Fang Jun is "Jian is in the emperor's heart", but also the entire camp affiliated with Fang Jun.
I have won the trust of His Majesty, and I believe that soon a powerful power faction will appear in the court, with power over the government and the public.
Cui Dunli said respectfully: "Although Linghu Defen came to Chang'an on his own initiative and seemed to have the intention to plead guilty, he failed to enter the city after all, and was captured by the Duke and Wang Fangyi together... How to define the period still needs your Majesty's decision."
Although Wang Fangyi could not enter the palace, Cui Dunli naturally would not treat his family badly. He even mentioned Wang Fangyi's name to let His Majesty know that he had a share of credit, and then gave His Majesty the choice of how to deal with Linghu Defen.
Either he takes the initiative to admit his mistake and pleads guilty, or he is stubborn and is defeated and captured. The initiative lies with His Majesty, and the two completely opposite rulings have destined Linghu Defen's fate of life or death.
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "I have always been soft-hearted and can't bear to go on a killing spree. Let Linghu Deben make the choice himself. If he is still stubborn, no one in the world will blame me for killing him. If he knows his mistakes and corrects them,
How can I be stingy about giving him a chance?"
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled, Cui Dunli said: "Your Majesty is wise."