The atmosphere in the main hall was serious, Li Ji remained silent with a sullen face, Li Jing, Cui Dunli, and Zheng Rentai lowered their heads to drink water. The sounds of "Fu Liu" and "Fu Liu" came one after another, but in Pei Huaijie's ears, they heard one after another. ridicule……
After all, he was once a figure in the border area. Apart from other things, he still has the ability to "control anger". Since others have seized the opportunity to criticize him, he can only endure this tone and prevent the other party from taking advantage of the situation to pursue him.
Taking a deep breath, Pei Huaijie blushed, turned around and left, stood outside the door, gritted his back teeth and said: "I am late, please forgive me."
An embarrassing scene occurred.
In the hall, Fang Jun lowered his head to drink water and turned a deaf ear.
Li Ji didn't say anything. If he opened his mouth to let Pei Huaijie in, his momentum would be completely at a disadvantage, and Fang Jun would lead him away.
Li Jing, Cui Dunli, and Zheng Rentai looked at each other in confusion. The chief officer Li Ji and the deputy officer Fang Jun did not speak, and the three of them could not speak...
As a result, Pei Huaijie stood outside the door with fists in his hands and a salute. No one in the hall paid any attention to him. His face was as red as blood, and he was ashamed and angry to death.
Many scribes from the Ministry of War came and went and noticed the situation here. They didn't know why Pei Huaijie was standing outside the door. They all marveled and talked about it...
Fortunately, Fang Jun didn't go too far. He put down the tea cup, glanced at Li Ji, and said, "Come in."
Then he showed a bright and successful smile.
Li Ji became angry, glared at this guy, and secretly cursed him as "childish"!
Seeing Pei Huaijie walking in with a blushing face, he waved his hand: "Take a seat."
He was afraid of Fang Jun's rogue attitude. If he continued to pester him, Pei Huaijie would have to turn around and retreat on the spot...
Pei Huaijie was so angry that he could only hold it in and sat down under Cui Dunli. He was Liu Jie's man and was actually responsible for reporting the news to His Majesty, so no matter how angry he was, he could only hold back and wait until after the discussion to find a way to communicate with Liu Jie. Let's go to see His Majesty together and inform Fang Jun of the situation.
One condition.
If it had been natural in the past for Fang Jun to be "alienated", it would not only be useless to accuse Fang Jun in front of His Majesty, but it might even lead to backlash. However, as there has been constant trouble between His Majesty and Fang Jun, perhaps we can take the opportunity to get close to His Majesty...
Cui Dunli asked: "The reform of the military system involves all aspects. In my opinion, we should formulate a charter first, outline the contract and talk about it, and then discuss the details."
Pei Huaijie cheered up.
Your Majesty will definitely have some inquiries after he returns. If he misses the mark or is negligent, then something will be wrong...
Zheng Rentai nodded and said: "That's right, otherwise it will be a mess and I don't know where to start." Because the soldiers of the "Fu Army System" come from all over Zhechong Fu, they farm during the farming season, enlist in the army during the war, and bring their own horses and armor. Weapons, in this way, have a lot to do with local officials. Equipment, food, etc. cannot be clarified at all.
If we cannot separate them one by one, how can we talk about the reform of the military system and the separation of military and political affairs?
Fang Jun also agreed: "Then we must first determine a program and then implement it carefully, but..." He changed the topic and said: "...The reform of the military system is of great importance and involves many things. It can be promoted without urgency, but needs to be extensive. Discussion and careful argumentation must be a long-lasting matter, so there is no need to rush it. Today is the first day
When you are on duty, all you need to do is familiarize yourself with the situation. There is no need to be impatient or urgent. How about we just go on duty?"
Pei Huaijie: "..."
I'm working hard to remember every word, but you're going to do it?!
Then wasn’t the humiliation I endured today in vain?
If I had known this, it would be better not to come...
Li Ji was also a little speechless. He really couldn't accept Fang Jun's unbridled style. He scolded: "Military and national affairs are naturally more urgent. How can you be so negligent?" Cui Dunli interjected: "Speaking of it, I do have important matters today. It needs to be dealt with. The battle report came back from the Anxi Protectorate, saying that the remnants of the Turks sneaked into the Luntai area and attacked and killed many of our army scouts. I am afraid that there is a possibility of secret gathering.
We need to send an additional group of soldiers and horses to guard against any unforeseen circumstances, but my subordinates have not yet handled the matter. The military situation is extremely fierce and there is no room for delay."
Fang Jun looked at Li Jing: "What does Duke Wei think?"
Li Jing simply stood up: "This military reform must be rigorous and thorough. Naturally, it cannot be achieved in ten days, and you cannot abandon government affairs and procrastinate here. Let's leave it like this for today. We will finalize the regulations and discuss it another day."
After saying this, he stood up, saluted everyone, and strode away.
He has now retired from office and joined here in the name of "consultant". He has a transcendent status and cannot be restricted by anyone.
You don't have to care about anyone's face, and you won't have any scruples just because it was Li Ji who invited him out of the mountain during his "three visits to the thatched cottage".
... The meeting place was in the yamen of the Ministry of War. First, Pei Huaijie was late, and then the "committee" adjourned in less than half an hour. A group of big shots walked out of the yamen one after another. The officials of the Ministry of War were surprised and immediately asked the person in charge of the meeting in the left courtyard.
The results obtained by the scribes who served him were astonishing and even more honorable to the officials.
"As expected of the Duke of Yue, he is so tough and firm!"
"Tsk, tsk, I gave that Pei Fuyin a blow on the first day. It's really impressive."
"What's the point of Pei Huaijie? He went toe-to-toe with the British Duke from the very beginning. Only the Duke of Yue has the ability and qualifications to do this."
"Haha, Mr. Ying is too old and confused. Where our Mr. Yue is here, when will it be someone else's turn to take the lead?"
"The worst thing is for Pei Huaijie. He returns to Beijing as Henan Yin. After debriefing, can't he serve as Shangshu Zuocheng honestly? He has to get involved in the military restructuring. He is just asking for trouble."
"Who says it's not the case? After today, I'm afraid I will become a laughing stock."
... People in the yamen of the Ministry of War are talkative. As long as things that happen in the yamen are not confidential, they will be quickly spread out. In just one morning, the story of Pei Huaijie being ordered to leave the door and call the door again was almost spread throughout Chang'an City.
. For a time, Zhang Liang, who went to Youjinwu Guards two days ago to take up his post and returned in disgrace, and Pei Huaijie, who was severely humiliated today, became famous. Someone with good intentions even called these two people "crouching dragon and phoenix chick" and "for a while, Yu Yu"
"Bright" became a laughing stock.
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Liu Mansion, study room.
Liu Ji looked at Pei Huaijie who was furious in front of him and kept cursing and condemning Fang Jun. He felt quite helpless. First it was Zhang Liang and then Pei Huaijie. He leaned on these two people as his humerus and had high hopes, hoping to open up a new position in Fang Jun's position.
There was a gap, but who would have expected that I would have wasted countless resources to push them to the top, even in one round?
They were defeated without even being able to block it.
I can't help but feel a headache. After this incident, both Pei Huaijie and Zhang Liang have lost their prestige and face. How can they compete with Fang Jun in their respective positions in the future?
This is no longer a question of whether he is an opponent, but that he is not qualified at all. After scolding for a long time, Pei Huaijie was out of breath and realized that he had lost his composure. He took a sip of tea to cover up his embarrassment and said helplessly: "That guy is too arrogant and domineering.
Duke Ying had no control over him, Duke Wei pampered him, Cui Dunli followed his lead, and Zheng Rentai had no room to speak... In the long run, the Lao Shizi 'committee' will become his voice, and it will discuss and determine major issues such as the reform of the military system.
It is not good for the country! Zhongshu Ling should remonstrate as soon as possible
Your Majesty will take action!"
Liu Ji nodded: "This matter really requires His Majesty's decision." What His Majesty cares about is that the reform of the military system cannot be outside of his control, and he cannot allow the imperial power to be restricted, so he arranged for Pei Huaijie and Zheng Rentai.
Entering it, but now it seems that these two people are not Fang Jun at all
The opponent must make new arrangements.
Pei Huaijie said quickly: "If Zhongshu Ling mentions Fang Jun's various evil deeds, it will inevitably be suspected of criticizing his colleagues, and may suffer Fang Jun's retaliation afterwards. It is better for me to accompany Zhongshu Ling into the palace to meet His Majesty!"
Liu Ji glanced at him, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Then let's enter the palace together."
Pei Huaijie suppressed his joy: "Thank you Zhongshu Ling for the promotion!" Although he was once one of the best feudal officials in the world, in the final analysis he was not Li Chengqian's team, and now he can't even be said to be in His Majesty's camp. It is not that easy to want to enter the palace.
Easy. Liu Ji could see that he was eager to get closer.
His Majesty has no objection and is willing to introduce me, which can be regarded as a blessing.
People outside say that Liu Ji is narrow-minded, but it seems that what he hears is false and what he sees is true. Isn't this quite courageous...
…
The two of them saw that it was still early, so they went out together, took a car together into the imperial city and arrived at Chengtian Gate. After reporting, they were led by the chamberlain to the imperial study room to meet the driver. After hearing Pei Huaijie's full of grief and indignation, he told about what happened in the yamen of the Ministry of War in the morning.
He complained tearfully about how Fang Jun was arrogant and overbearing, covering up the sky with one hand. Li Chengqian did not show any disappointment, but instead comforted him after hearing the words.
Comfort. "It is not a big deal to suffer some losses at the hands of Duke Yue. Over the years, there are not one or two ministers of civil and military affairs who have become disgraced in front of him. At that time, Emperor Taizong praised him as having the talent of being a prime minister and an assistant, trusting him and favoring him.
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"Add, so don't underestimate him just because he is young and has little qualifications. He has little qualifications but a lot of merits." But he felt disapproving in his heart. Even in Luoyang, your home court was made disgraced by Fang Jun, and he had to return to Beijing with his tail between his legs.
Why didn't you remember the lesson but still didn't know how to speak and act carefully? As a result, your face was pressed against you again?
Scratching on the ground?
If you can't defeat Fang Jun in Luoyang, why do you dare to challenge him when you return to Chang'an?
I asked you to go to the "Committee" to investigate and report the situation in a timely manner. Who asked you to go and rub Fang Jun's beard?
Pei Huaijie's face was full of shame: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty." Liu Ji was very embarrassed. The two people he recommended were disgraced one after another. This made him feel that His Majesty might be very disappointed with him, so he could only change the topic:
"Fang Jun was also young and energetic, and he had an affair with Ying Gong on the first day.
He is eager to take the initiative in conflicts, but what kind of person is Mr. Ying? He is usually calm, low-key and peaceful, but once he is provoked, Fang Jun has no good fruits to eat. "
What His Majesty fears most is that everyone in the "committee" works together to evade the military power of the emperor bit by bit. As long as Li Ji and Fang Jun are not of the same mind, the emperor can balance the situation and control the situation. Thinking of this, my heart suddenly rose.
A thought came to mind: Could it be that Fang Jun did this on purpose to dispel His Majesty's fear?