The Western Regions are rich in grapes, and most of the wines are made from grapes, especially those produced at the foot of the Flame Mountain in Gaochang are the best. They are truly unparalleled wines. What Li Hong brought to the banquet was Gaochang's finest wine, a tribute from Pei Xingjian, the governor of Anxi.
, its rich and mellow flavor is really extraordinary. If it were sold on the market, it would cost less than a pound or three hundred strings. Even Li Hong and other nobles, such as princes and princes, would not be able to use it on ordinary days.
Last time, none of the three were good drinkers. It was said to be a banquet, but in fact it was just a casual chat while watching singing and dancing. No one was paying attention to the wine. The atmosphere was
Well, it's not too hot, it's just a bit lukewarm.
"Everyone, please step back."
After a few rounds of drinking, the singing and dancing had reached its third half, and it was time to get down to business. As soon as the third singing and dancing had subsided, Li Hongyang waved his hand and gave a casual order. Immediately, he waited in the flower hall.
All the eunuchs and maids there agreed and left, leaving only the three brothers sitting in the corner in the spacious hall.
"Sixth brother, seventh brother, the Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six departments. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for him to be vacant for a long time. I think Zhao Renben is enough to take on this important task. The two worthy brothers should also think so.
In this case, can you jointly report to Father and decide this matter early?" After everyone retreated, Li Hong only pondered for a moment, then opened his mouth with a smile, and went straight to the topic without any concealment.
go.
"What the prince brother said is true, and I think so too, but..."
Hearing Li Hong make the request so directly, Li Xian's expression changed slightly, but he didn't say anything else. Li Xian smiled and agreed, but at the end of his words, he left a question.
Little tail.
"Seventh brother, don't worry. I won't break my promise and get rich. Well, Yang Wu, Yang Shilang is loyal and diligent, which seems to be of great use. Duan Baoxuan, the current minister of Dali Temple, has been begging for his life several times. Brother, he has been suffering from no one."
But for the sake of his position, I reluctantly retained him. Now that Yang Shilang has outstanding abilities, my brother thinks it would be suitable to transfer him to be the chief minister of Dali Temple. Do you two worthy brothers think it is feasible?" Li Hong answered very directly, just because
After experiencing so many things, he already knows that Li Xian is a master of twists and turns, and there is no point in trying to get confused with him. Instead of working hard and playing tricks, it would be better to put everything on the surface, and things will be smoother.
In the Tang Dynasty, the power of Dali Temple was extremely heavy. Compared with the Ministry of Punishment, which only managed prisons, issued arrest documents, and captured fugitives, its authority was many times stronger. It was an out-and-out sword of the country.
, whoever can hold this sharp sword will have the foundation to control the court, and the Minister of Dali Temple is the leader of this sharp sword. Anyone who is interested in the court will not want to occupy this position, and Li Xian naturally also
No exception. When he first heard that Li Hong had promised such a huge profit, Li Xian's eyes lit up instantly. The corners of his mouth twitched a few times, as if he wanted to speak, but in the end, he still held back the urge to speak.
Impulsively, he just looked at Li Xian, who was frowning slightly, with inquiring eyes, making it clear that he wanted Li Xian to come up with this idea.
Good boy, you are going to put us on the stove. Hey, Lord Dali Temple? What a big temptation. Unfortunately, this apple looks beautiful, but it is very poisonous, so it is difficult to pick it up, huh? No, this boy
Could it be that he was about to launch a counterattack? That's right. If he didn't counterattack, he, the prince, would be completely eliminated. But the timing didn't seem good! Li Xian's mind was so sharp that he had already figured out Li Hong's idea in just a moment.
The unfinished meaning in his words was intended to add fuel to the flames, but something suddenly occurred to his mind, and he had no choice but to endure the impulse.
If he could get the Dali Temple, it would be like breaking the arm of Empress Wu. No matter how difficult it was, Li Xian would try it. Unfortunately, the timing was wrong because Li Xian remembered it very much.
It is clear that in the previous life, at the beginning of the next month, civil strife was about to break out in Goguryeo. At this time, the Tang army sent out a large-scale army and destroyed Goguryeo in one battle. This was a major military and national event related to border appeasement, and there was no room for chaos in the court.
, at least when deciding whether to send troops, the court cannot be in chaos, otherwise there is a risk of delaying the war. If this is the case, those who provoke court disputes during this period will be eternal sinners. Li Xian did not dare to take this risk!
"Of course what the prince brother said is true, but my younger brother thought that Yang Wu was a veteran of the Ministry of Industry after all. Now that the river project is being prepared, transferring his position at this time may inevitably affect the progress of the river project. If it is done again in the autumn
, maybe better." After Li Xian quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, he smiled and politely declined the benefits offered by the prince. At the same time, he did not forget to mention the hint of action in his words.
the appropriate time.
"Haha, that's right. The seventh brother has thought carefully about it. As a brother, he almost forgot about the river construction. Well, it's just that I have decided to leave this love for you, and I can't force you to keep her. I don't know if the sixth brother or the seventh brother has a suitable one.
Do you want to recommend a candidate?" Li Hong obviously didn't expect that Li Xian would not accept such a big piece of pie that he offered. He was stunned when he heard this, but he still didn't want to give up his original intention of getting the two kings to join forces to fight back against Empress Wu. This was a bit confusing.
Zi asked persistently.
Tsk, this guy is too impatient. If you want to fight with that old thief, you can't rely on blood and courage alone. You have to be patient, otherwise, you won't even know how you died! Although Li Xian understands that Li Hong
The reason why he insists on launching a counterattack immediately is that he does not agree with Li Hong's blind actions. Seeing that he has not changed his original intention at this time, he knows that his intention is already determined. It will be difficult to make it easier. The trouble is Li Hong's.
Xian couldn't just sit back and watch him suffer a huge loss. After all, both he and Li Xian were still in their infancy at this time. Prince Shangxu was in front of him to block Empress Wu's fierce flames. He had no choice but to start working at full speed, trying to find out.
To find a balance, at this moment, a familiar face suddenly flashed in his mind. Li Xian's eyes couldn't help but light up, and he smiled and said: "So that the prince brother will know that my brother just happened to have
"Zhiyi is a genius in solving cases. Although his qualifications are slightly lacking, his ability is probably the best in the world. This person may not be qualified to be the minister of Dali Temple, but he is more than enough to be the minister of Dali Temple."
"Oh? Since he was recommended by the seventh brother, he must be a high-ranking person, but I don't know who he is?" Li Hong's original intention was to ask the two kings to help him clean up the Dali Temple. As for whether Yang Wu would serve as the Minister of Dali Temple, Li Hong
He didn't care at all. As long as Li Xian was willing to recommend someone, that would be enough for Li Hong. However, Li Hong still had to be aware of the resume of the person he recommended, so he asked with a smile.
.
"So that the prince brother knows that this person is actually very familiar to Yan Shangshu. His surname is Di, his given name is Renjie, and his courtesy name is Huaiying. He is from Taiyuan, Shanxi. He was born in Mingjing in the first year of Xianqing. He once served as the judge of Bianzhou and is currently in Bingzhou.
The magistrate of the Dudu Mansion is good at solving cases and has a reputation as a virtuous person, so it is very suitable for him to serve as the Prime Minister of Dali Temple." Li Xian did not show off, and smiled and reported Di Renjie's resume one by one.
"Oh? So that's it. Well, this person is just below the seventh rank and has been promoted from the fifth rank. Although there is a suspicion of being superior, since he is recommended by the seventh brother, he will try his best to succeed."
When Li Hong heard that Li Xian reported the resume of this small official named Di Renjie so smoothly, he couldn't help but think that this person must be one of Li Xian's secretly cultivated confidants. He was very satisfied with Li Xian's move of accepting the olive branch.
Li Hong didn't care at all whether Di Renjie was capable or not, so he agreed with a smile.
"If this is the case, it will be a blessing for the imperial court to gain a talented person." Li Xian knew with just one look that Li Hong had misunderstood, but he did not say anything, he just replied with a smile, and then stood up immediately.
He bowed to Li Hong and said goodbye: "My brother, I would like to thank the prince brother for the feast. However, I am really too drunk. I will allow you to leave for the time being. I will come back to ask for my favor from the prince brother in the future."
"Brother, please retire."
Li Xian, who had been listening silently, saw Li Xian's resignation. He didn't want to stay any longer, so he stood up and agreed calmly.
"Well, I've been to the court for a long time, and I'm exhausted. You two worthy brothers are walking slowly, so I won't send you off." Li Hong's purpose of inviting the banquet has been achieved, or he thinks he thinks so.
Having achieved this, he naturally would not hold on to the two kings any longer, so he smiled and nodded, indicating to the two kings to help themselves.
"Seventh brother, I still know that Yang Wu is his brother, and there seems to be nothing wrong with him taking charge of Dali Temple. Why, seventh brother..." After leaving the East Palace, Li Xian was so full of thoughts that he couldn't hold it in any longer, and even the carriage was too late.
He went up and asked anxiously.
"Brother Six, get in the car and talk."
At this moment, there were all the attendants around. Li Xianshi didn't want to discuss these secret matters in public, so he stopped him before he could finish his words.
"The prince is going to take action in Dali Temple!" As soon as Bu got on the car, before Li Xian could ask another question, Li Xian had already made his conclusion.
"Ah, this..."
Li Xian really didn't think so deeply. He just regretted that Li Xian refused the position of minister of Dali Temple offered by the prince. When he heard such shocking news, he was immediately shocked.
"Brother Six, don't be impatient. Just listen to what my younger brother has to say." Li Xian smiled confidently and said, "Brother Prince did it out of necessity. If he didn't fight back, the situation would have been over. It's just that the timing he chose was slightly inappropriate.
, At this time, my father is still unable to take charge of the affairs, and if he insists on taking action, he will only end up with a bloody head. If he falls like this, you and I will not have a good life. Therefore, I just recommend a Bingzhou Dacao.
It's just to delay the opportunity for the prince's brother to take action. According to my younger brother, when the autumn weather is clear and crisp, it will be a good opportunity to take action. At that time, my father is well and will definitely be in charge. If you and I brothers can help from the side, the overall situation can be decided.
, I don’t want to be able to hold all the Dali Temple in my hand, or to be able to get several official positions, I just wish that it would be enough.”
"Well, that's fine, then it's settled!"
Li Xian had always been convinced of Li Xian's abilities. What made him even more reassured was that after every trick, he was the one who got most of the profits.