After receiving the call from the chamberlain to enter the palace, Liu Jie hurriedly arrived at the Imperial Study Room of Wude Hall. As soon as he entered the door, he heard His Majesty's voice of joy that could not be suppressed: "Erlang is really the emperor of the country. Such a difficult thing was accomplished overnight. The merit is in society."
The benefit of Ji will lie in the future!" Li Daozong's approval followed: "When a benevolent king is in office, people's minds are calm, which is why the Duke of Yue can make great achievements. Since the Jin Dynasty and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the aristocratic families have ruled by dividing the territory and do not submit to others.
center, even frequently failed
How arrogant and unruly was the establishment? To this day, everyone has surrendered to His Majesty’s benevolence. The world is at peace and the world is prosperous. Congratulations to Your Majesty!”
"Haha! Uncle Wang exaggerated, how dare I take it? It's all ministers who serve wholeheartedly and work diligently, so they have some achievements. You should encourage yourself and don't be impetuous." The corners of Liu Ji's eyes jumped uncontrollably as he walked to the door.
Two times, although Li Daozong was a noble member of the clan and had great military exploits, when it came to flattery and flattery, he was already proficient in the art of flattery and flattery, and he was the only one in the court. No wonder he was too
Emperor Zong both cherished and feared him.
This is purely the embryo of a "sycophant", but it has never gone astray.
What a pity for this talent...
But His Majesty puts Fang Jun on the same level as himself, otherwise he would not have said such words to replace Fang Jun's humility. If it were someone else, His Majesty could only praise him, how could he be humble?
This is treating Fang Jun as one of our own without any barriers...
But is there really no barrier?
This may not be the case.
All people have untouchable negative scales, and His Majesty's negative scale may not only lie in the ownership of imperial power, but also in the recognition of the people of the world.
You, Fang Jun, have done everything. Wouldn't it be a good situation to just replace anyone as the emperor?
So where does my value lie?
…
"I have an audience with Your Majesty."
Liu Ji walked into the imperial study and saluted. Li Chengqian smiled warmly and waved his hand, saying: "I love you, you don't need to be polite, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After thanking him, he greeted Li Ji, Li Daozong and Ma Zhou who were present, and then sat on a chair on one side.
The waiter served the fragrant tea and bowed away...
Just as Liu Er took a sip of tea, he heard Li Chengqian ask: "Is Zhongshu Ling already aware of what happened in Luoyang?"
Liu Ji quickly put down his tea cup and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have just heard about it." He couldn't say that he had not received the news. He was the Secretary of the Central Committee and a civil servant leader. It was impossible for him to be unaware of such a big event in Luoyang.
I don’t know. If he really knows nothing, it doesn’t mean that he is a pure minister and has nothing to do with the Henan family.
Contact can only prove that he is an incompetent person who has nothing to do with his body.
Li Chengqian nodded and said: "The King of Wei sent a letter saying that the construction of the Eastern Capital was a complicated project. He hoped to transfer Yan Liben, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment, to serve as a general and a young prisoner, and go to Luoyang to preside over the construction. I wonder what the order of Zhongshu said?"
Liu Jie said curiously: "Yan Liben's painting skills are unrivaled in the world, but he is also proficient in architecture? It seems that this is the origin of family education. The king of Wei knows people and employs them, and his ministers naturally support him. Later, when he returns to the ministry, he will issue a transfer letter. Wen." Yan Lide's architectural knowledge was extraordinary, but he was punished by Emperor Taizong for failing to build the Zhaoling Mausoleum. Unexpectedly, his younger brother Yan Liben also had talents in this area, but he was usually overshadowed by his amazing painting skills. No
Well known.
Yan Lide is the father of Princess Wei. Even if King Wei wants to give him an ordinary life at this time and expiate his crimes, Liu Jie can't say anything against it. What's more, now he only transfers Yan Liben? He immediately said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is in Luoyang. It is really majestic and heroic, otherwise how could Xu Shangshu implement the central decree so smoothly? Since His Majesty came to the throne, the government and the public have slandered His Royal Highness the King of Wei a lot. If His Majesty gives King Wei favors for this achievement, it may be able to offset the many criticisms .The clan is the foundation of the world. If the clan is stable, the world will be stable. I hope Your Majesty will think twice. Furthermore, Pei Huaijie has made great contributions in it, and he should also be rewarded.
To reward."
Li Ji glanced at Liu Ji and lowered his eyelids. Li Daozong glanced at His Majesty's face and said dissatisfied: "Zhongshu Ling's words are wrong. The reason why the implementation of the Central Government Order in Luoyang was so smooth this time is that Pei Huaijie and Xu Jingzong certainly contributed. It is indispensable, but the only one who can be called "the greatest contributor" is Fang Jun. Zhongshu Ling gave all the credit to Pei Huaijie and Xu Jingzong, but ignored the real meritorious officials. With such unclear rewards and punishments, how can we assist His Majesty in handling matters? Government affairs? If we follow the instructions of Zhongshu Ling, I am afraid that from now on the government will
There are many traitors and scoundrels gathering in the hall, and this trend cannot last long."
There were some things that Li Ji couldn't say, but he had to say them.
It’s just Pei Huaijie, but you still want to reward the King of Wei? Originally, appointing the King of Wei as "Luoyang Remainer" has given the King of Wei an opportunity to make meritorious deeds. As long as he completes the construction of Luoyang step by step, it will be a great achievement. When the time comes, the government and the public will Everyone will understand how generous His Majesty is to his brothers and sisters
Kindness. But everything is too much and too little is too much. One merit is for others to see, but two great achievements add up. This is to make those who have given up their desire to "waste the prince" think again about how Emperor Taizong doted on King Wei back then, and even How many times of desire
What happened in the past when the King of Wei was made the crown prince?
Nowadays, the clan is in turmoil and undercurrents are surging. After the defeat of King Jin, another King of Wei will be established...
This absolutely cannot be the case.
However, Liu Jie has a different stance from him, looks at things from a different angle, and naturally makes different choices. From his perspective, Fang Jun is his biggest competitor, and Xu Jingzong is Fang Jun's closest accomplice in the court. The two of them are very powerful when they join forces, as evidenced by the fact that they have been defeated several times. If these two people are allowed to join forces again,
Performing meritorious deeds, especially such great deeds, will inevitably increase your prestige and make it more difficult to deal with.
As for whether King Wei's prestige will greatly increase as a result, and he will become another mountain in the clan that attracts countless people who are interested in overthrowing Li Chengqian... What does it have to do with him?
That is a clan issue. As a Zhongshu Ling, the authority and responsibility lies only with the court.
Moreover, with his current status and reputation, even if he changes to another emperor, the position of Zhongshu Ling will belong to him. Therefore, faced with Li Daozong's criticism, Liu Ji explained: "The prince may not have thought enough.
The reason why the people in the country are uneasy is because most of them participated in the two previous mutinies. Although His Majesty once stated that he would not pursue the case, those people had a guilty conscience after all, fearing that they would be liquidated one day. But if His Majesty continues to show kindness to the King of Wei
, so that everyone else can see how magnanimous Your Majesty is, even the 'enemies' who were directly competing for the throne.
How can we not forgive them if we treat them kindly? Compared to who actually did the merit, it doesn't matter."
Speaking like this, Li Daozong was speechless.
Politics is not about right or wrong, it is about trade-offs, trade-offs, and compromises.
I'm afraid that His Majesty is already moved at this moment, and if I keep talking nonsense, it will be counterproductive...
Sure enough, Li Chengqian pondered for a while and said, "I will put this matter on hold for now and wait until I think about it carefully before making a decision."
Li Daozong frowned. He knew that His Majesty said "it's a good idea to think about it", but in fact he had already made a decision and agreed with Liu Ji's advice.
But what else can he say? He has never been a "critic" or "remonstrator". He is the number one prince in the clan, and even the prestige of several princes is lower than him, so he
You should be more cautious in your words and deeds.
He couldn't help but look sideways at Li Ji, but the latter was still so "tight-mouthed" and had no intention of speaking out on this matter...
Sighing slightly in his heart, Li Daozong shook his head and said nothing.
…
In the dormitory. Seeing Li Chengqian coming back quickly with his eyes full of joy, Queen Su knew that something good had happened. She took the tea cup from the maid's hand and placed it in Li Chengqian's hand. Then she sat next to him and asked with a smile: "Your Highness is so energetic."
Yiyi, yes there is
What good happened?"
"Haha! The one who knows me is the Queen!"
Li Chengqian took the queen's hand and told him in detail what happened in Luoyang. Then he said excitedly: "Did you know? This is what my father wanted to do with all his heart. However, his great talents and strategies have not been able to do it.
They had to succumb to the local influence of the aristocratic families and had no choice but to cease their activities. But now they
It can be completed in my hands, and when I worship heaven and worship my ancestors in the future, I can proudly say to my father’s heroic soul: My son is not an adou who cannot support me, and I have not tarnished my father’s heroic name!”
This is what he cares about most. Just like His Majesty Li Er worked diligently and loved the people, and humbly accepted advice in order to prove to the world that he was no worse than his brother, or even better. Li Chengqian also had his own inner demons, that is
His Majesty Li Er wanted to change his storage many times.
The blow to his self-confidence was extremely serious.
Now what his father never could do has been accomplished in his hands. What kind of achievement is this?
Now, even if his father is standing in front of him, he can straighten his back, look directly into his eyes, pat his chest and say: I am not bad at being emperor! Queen Su felt her husband's excitement and also
Very happy, he said: "I don't understand the affairs of the court, and I don't dare to say anything. But as the saying goes, rewards and punishments are clear. This matter all depends on the planning of the Duke of Yue. Xu Jingzong takes the lead.
It is indeed a great achievement, and of course it should be heavily rewarded."
Speaking of this, the excitement in Li Chengqian's heart suddenly faded, and he hummed in silence.
Queen Su observed the words and asked curiously: "Is what I said wrong?"
Li Chengqian sighed: "Of course it is right, but the current situation is different, maybe... Erlang has to be aggrieved a little bit."
Then he told Liu Ji's advice.
Queen Su disagreed. She thought this was just Liu Ji's way of attacking his political opponents, and all the reasons were excuses. However, she knew Li Chengqian and knew that Li Chengqian had already acquiesced to Liu Ji's advice. After thinking about it, he said softly:
"Why should your majesty be in trouble? The Duke of Yue is your majesty's humerus. He will treat your majesty loyally and with all his heart.
He is of noble character, humble and tolerant, and has never cared about the power of officials and titles. As long as His Majesty speaks kindly to the Duke of Yue and explains the truth, a gentleman like the Duke of Yue will definitely not feel alienated."
Li Chengqian felt it made sense, but felt uncomfortable.
When his wife praises another man so well in front of her, it is obvious that that man has a very high status in her heart. Which man can feel comfortable?
Not to mention the emperor who is rich all over the world...
If you think about it carefully, Fang Jun is both civil and military, has outstanding talents, is young, handsome, and talented. He is exactly the kind of man who can win the heart of a woman.
Even if my queen is fond of him, it is natural. She is inexplicably jealous...