Li Ji is well versed in the principles of "prosperity leads to decline" and "water overflows when the water is full". Since he served as Shangshu Zuopushe and became the chief minister, he has begun a career of "fishing". He rarely interferes in military and political affairs and can avoid it. Avoid, hide if you can, actually
If you can't avoid it or hide from it, you can usually find a way around it, and no one will be offended.
Emperor Taizong was annoyed by this and accused Li Ji of being "unresponsible" many times, and was deeply dissatisfied with his inaction.
When Li Chengqian came to the throne, Li Ji was even more "indifferent to power". As the "number one person in the dynasty", he was idle and indifferent to the government affairs...
But now, Li Ji decided to make some achievements in the military reform.
The first thing is to ask Li Jing to come out.
As a master of military art in the world, his knowledge of the military system is unparalleled. If Li Jingzhi is involved, he will definitely be able to fill in the gaps and make the military system perfect after the reform.
Li Jing's gray eyebrows raised. He originally thought that Li Ji's visit today was for matters above the court, which he did not want to participate in. He has fought for most of his life, with both winds and headwinds, and has experienced countless battles. And fearless in fighting, and even better able to write and compile
He is proficient in the art of war, but he is extremely bad at government affairs. When he mentions the conflicts among the factions in the court, he gets a splitting headache.
But he didn't expect that it was actually for the reform of the military system, which made him eager to try it. After all, this was his professional field.
There has been a lot of commotion in the court over the reform of the military system these days. Local officials and garrisons all over the world are looking forward to it. How could he not know?
After pondering for a while, Li Jing asked: "After the military reform, will a Privy Council be established to oversee the national army as rumored?"
Li Ji did not beat around the bush and nodded directly: "The core of the military reform is to use the Privy Council to control the national army and form a vertical system, so that the army and local governments are completely separated."
Li Keshi on the side sighed: "But at the same time, it also adds a barrier between the army and His Majesty..."
Li Ji did not make a big deal, but said bluntly: "To plan for the long life of the Tang Dynasty, to consolidate the country and stabilize the people, these are nothing."
Li Jing and Li Keshi looked at each other, both seeing the other's shock.
For the long life of the Tang Dynasty and for the sake of the common people, can we limit the imperial power's control over military power? Li Keshi was worried: "Today we may be dedicated to serving the country, but in the long run, it is difficult to guarantee that those who come after us will not develop a disobedient heart. , if he takes control of the military, he hijacks the imperial power as a matter for powerful ministers, and even goes further to covet the divine weapon.
,Aren’t we the eternal sinners?”
Li Ji asked back: "There are loyal and traitorous ministers, good and foolish ministers, they can prosper the country, but they can also harm the country and the people. Isn't the emperor the same?"
Keshi Li closed his mouth, feeling a huge wave in his heart.
Are these people crazy? Even if you can say these words, do you still have the slightest respect for the imperial power?
It’s no wonder that even if you just oppose the imperial power, you still have some reverence for it, and you can’t do the “disobedient act” of setting up a “privy council” to usurp military power from the emperor...
He looked at his brother Li Jing and knew that he could not advise him. He could only hope that his brother would not get involved, so as not to get stuck in the mud and get into trouble.
Li Jing's eyes were deep, he thought for a long time, and finally nodded slowly: "If I can do my part in this career, I will have no regrets in this life."
Master Li was anxious and said hurriedly: "Brother, think twice!" Li Jing waved his hands and said indifferently: "I know your worries, but there are things that a man should not do, and he must do something. If the hidden dangers and disadvantages can be eliminated,
To make the empire last for a long time and to save the people of the world from war, how can it be done just because of a person?
Why hesitate to move forward because of the safety and honor of people? The ultimate goal of our soldiers fighting fiercely on the battlefield is to end wars with war. The highest honor of ours is that there will be no war in the world."
In this life, he just couldn't see the situation clearly and couldn't understand things, but he was definitely not afraid of trouble.
Life lasts only a few decades, winter passes and spring never comes, and no one is young anymore. Now that he is in his twilight years, what else is there to be afraid of?
As for children and grandchildren... children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and they may not be able to care so much.
He has fought in battles for most of his life and has always been victorious without any defeat. However, his short-sightedness and stupidity in politics have caused him to suffer a lot and his reputation is not good. I don’t know how he is evaluated in the history books, and I don’t think he will be praised very much.
Thumbs up.
If the old man can do something that will last forever, it may be able to change the evaluation. When the coffin is sealed in the future, he can be given a beautiful posthumous title that will last forever.
"Zhongwu" dare not think about it, but as long as there is one word "loyalty", this life will not be in vain...
And Li Ji personally came to the door and begged him to come out. It was the euphemistic expression that would do his best to eliminate his worries and do his best to protect his affairs. In this way, what else is there to worry about?
As expected, Li Ji patted the back of Li Jing's hand and said warmly: "Wei Gong only needs to offer suggestions and brainstorm. There is no need to worry about the rest."
There was no sincere guarantee, nor passionate encouragement. A simple sentence made Li Jing feel extremely at ease.
He knew that since Li Ji said this, unless Li Ji died, there would be no trouble coming to his door.
*****
Zhongnan Mountain, Taoist Temple.
Recently, a new rain has washed the mountains, forests and vegetation clean. The mountains are lush and green, the peaks are bright and the mountains are beautiful, and the streams are like jade. It is a good time for beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.
Fang Jun was wearing ordinary clothes, stepping on the grass with bare feet and scooped a can of water from the stream outside the window, then climbed in through the window, sat down happily on the mat, poured the stream water into the kettle on the stove, and quietly
Wait for the water to boil. Princess Changle knelt down and sat opposite her. Seeing his high-spirited and high-spirited appearance, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled: "Look at you, you are like a naughty child. How can you look like an important military official? What if you were beaten by those imperial officials?
Shi Yanguan saw
, I must impeach you because you have neither the appearance of a courtier nor the stability of a scholar." Fang Jun didn't take it seriously. He reached out and took an apricot from the saucer on the coffee table and took a bite, feeling the sweet and sour flesh. "
Why do they need to be seen to impeach you? Just wait and see, there are countless officials in the government now
I will lay down paper and grind ink, formulate words and sentences, and by the time tomorrow morning I will surely be playing a flurry of notes and playing notes as sparsely as snow, I will be like a rat crossing the street, with everyone shouting and beating me."
Princess Changle was startled and asked hurriedly: "What happened again?"
Fang Junsui told what he had just received about Zhang Liang's frustration in going to Youjinwu Guard to take up his post...
Princess Changle was speechless and said angrily: "Can't you calm down a little? You're actually stumbling on people like this."
Fang Jun was a little innocent: "With my current status, how can I waste my brain on such a trivial matter? I just let the Youjinwu Guards embarrass Zhang Liang. This matter is completely Wang Xuance's free play."
But I have to say that Wang Xuance handled this matter beautifully. This blow must have made Zhang Liang dizzy. He no longer dared to hope that he could control Youjinwu Guard, or even take it as his own... The kettle made a slight sound, and Princess Changle bent down from the coffee table.
He took out a jar of tea leaves from underneath. Although he had given birth, his waist was still as slender as a willow. He put the tea leaves into the teapot and said helplessly: "Zhang Liang is You Jinwu who was ennobled by His Majesty and appointed by the imperial court."
General Wei, you can't use such means to force him to retreat, can you? Zhang Liang will certainly be disgraced by then, but His Majesty must also be very prejudiced against you, so why bother."
At this time, the water on the stove was boiling, and Princess Changle reached out to take it, but Fang Jun beat her to it: "I'll do it, I'll do it, don't get burned."
He took off the kettle and poured boiling water into the teapot. The aroma of tea suddenly came out. He filled the two teacups on the coffee table. They both took a cup and sipped lightly, feeling the sweetness of the tea. Fang Jun put down the teacup and said calmly: "There is no distinction between military and political affairs.
The advantages always outweigh the disadvantages. In troubled times, there is no way. We must concentrate our power to do big things. But if this remains the case in peaceful and prosperous times, disasters will inevitably occur. In short, military politics
One body can be used to conquer the world, but it can never be used to rule the world. Civilians govern politics and soldiers govern the army. They are interconnected but separated from each other. This is the ultimate perfect form."
When powerful national institutions like the military are reduced to supporting the struggle for power in the court, the country is not far away from chaos.
Historically, it is not advisable to separate civil and military forces as in the Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, but it is not feasible to emphasize civil and military affairs as in the Song and Ming dynasties. It is too difficult to develop both civil and military forces, and to balance and restrict each other while maintaining a balance between external kings and internal sages.
Times are different, and no one knows which system is more suitable. All we can do is eliminate the bad and keep the good bit by bit, and cross the river by feeling the stones.
Princess Changle said: "I don't care about these national affairs. I just ask you, what about Si Zi's marriage?"
Fang Jun looked confused: "What does Sizi's marriage have to do with me? Although both parents have passed away, there is still an emperor brother and a princess sister, so who should it be my turn to worry about?"
Seeing this guy pretending to be confused, Princess Changle gritted her teeth angrily: "I'm asking you for your attitude on this matter!" Fang Jun spread his hands and said helplessly: "Outsiders are slandering me and slandering me, and all kinds of rumors are flooding the sky, but you
Don’t you know me? I have absolutely no desire for Her Highness Jinyang. Naturally, I hope she can find a good husband and live happily.
for a lifetime."
"But she always compares you with others, so every time she goes on a blind date, she is dissatisfied. It's either bad this way or bad that way. What do you think we should do?"
Fang Jun's eyes widened: "Weichen's literary talent, martial arts, poetry and poetry are rare among men in the world, but can you blame Weichen? He was born to be excellent, but there is nothing he can do!" Princess Changle covered her feverish face,
It's not that I was shocked by this guy's shameless face, but every time this guy calls himself a "Wei Chen" in private, he doesn't do anything good. He says "Wei Chen is guilty" in his mouth, but he always does some dirty things.
With the bad deed of "ranching the family and exterminating the clan"...
"I don't care what you say, but I think you should talk to Sizi and let her give up on you completely."
To untie the bell, the person who tied the bell needs to be tied. If Fang Jun can express his attitude clearly, Princess Jinyang will not keep trying. But Fang Jun has already walked around the coffee table, grabbed the frightened Princess Changle and said with a smile:
"Weichen is stupid and I really don't know how to talk about it, but if His Highness Jinyang knows what cruelty Weichen has done to her sister Changle,
It's such a shameful thing, she will probably give up."
"Let go! How can Taoists do such a conciliatory thing if they are still?"
"Taoism is not Buddhism. Taoists can marry their own wives. Sanqing Dao Zun has long been accustomed to it. Your Highness, don't run away and just become a minor minister..." Outside the window, the breeze was blowing, the stream was gurgling, and the willow branches were dancing in the wind.