Chapter 228 Court Discussion (Part 2)
The court discussions are still going on.
Chu Suiliang's gentle policy aroused Wei Zheng's dissatisfaction. However, before Wei Zheng could speak this time, Fang Xuanling came out and said: "When there was Wei in the Jin Dynasty, the Hu tribes were separated in nearby counties. Jiang Tong persuaded them to be expelled outside the wall. Emperor Wu refused. According to his words, a few years later, the previous generation overturned the chariot, and Yin Jian was not far away. Your Majesty will use Chu Suiliang's words to send the Turkic tribes to Henan. It is said that raising animals will lead to trouble. "
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ignored Jiang Tong's advice and insisted on separating the Hu tribes into counties near the capital. A few years later, Han and Luo were in chaos and fell to the Hu tribe. Both Han and Luo are place names, both in Henan. How similar are the situations today?
That’s why he said, “The previous generation’s overthrow is not far away, and the lesson is not far away”…
Chu Suiliang looked gloomy.
He and Fang Xuanling had known each other for a long time, and they were originally very close friends. But in the 10th year of Zhenguan, when Chu Suiliang took up the post of a living minister who specialized in recording the emperor's words and deeds, Fang Xuanling believed that he was "sensitive and understanding, but weak in character and without perseverance", which meant that he was not firm in character, although his vision was Both have the ability and ability, but if you cannot stick to your opinions to the end, you will easily become a loser...
Since then, the estrangement between the two has deepened.
When His Majesty Li Er convened several prime ministers for internal discussion just now, he had clearly stated his views, which is exactly what Chu Suiliang is saying now.
However, during the discussion, Fang Xuanling said nothing and did not express his objection. Now he refuted his words in front of the court. In Chu Suiliang's view, Fang Xuanling was deliberately targeting him.
Otherwise, why didn't you stand up and express your opposition clearly when His Majesty said so?
He didn't think that Fang Xuanling didn't dare to speak out and remonstrate directly...
With fire in his heart, Chu Suiliang said again: "I heard that the saint's way is all-encompassing. The remaining souls of the Turks have given their lives to me. They have taken them into the interior, taught them etiquette and law, selected their chiefs, and sent them to live as guards, fearing their power. Huaide, why bother? Qi Guangwu lived in Shanyu Neijun, Henan, thinking that the Han vassal Han was the last generation and there was no rebellion. "
Seeing that Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling had expressionless faces and were obviously not shaken, while His Majesty Li Er looked pleased, he continued: "Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty worked hard on his troops and horses, spent money on warehouses, established a khan, and restored his country. En broke his promise and surrounded Emperor Yang at Yanmen. Now your majesty is benevolent and allows you to live in Henan and Hebei as you please. They have their own chiefs, but they are not subordinate to each other. Their power is scattered. How can it be harmed? "
In fact, in Chu Sui's conscience, he didn't care about how to deal with the Turkic tribes.
All he cares about is whether he can follow in the footsteps of His Majesty Li Er, and at the same time, the outside world does not think that he is "fascinating". That would be perfect. As for whether the Turks are dead or alive, what does it have to do with him?
To put it bluntly, he is just speculating politically...
His words really spoke to His Majesty Li Er's heart.
When His Majesty Li Er thought about it, he drove the Turks away, divided them and attacked them. This was something Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, and even Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had done. He has done it now, so there is nothing strange about it.
However, just like what he said in the ninth year of Zhenguan, "Since the Zhou and Qin dynasties, there have been invasions from neighboring nations. Now that the surrounding nations have surrendered, that means that from the perspective of Huairou and distant people, I have surpassed the ancients again." He believed that this was the glory that surpassed all previous emperors!
Are the various Turkic tribes within it becoming increasingly uneasy?
This is nothing!
Just like what Chu Suiliang said: Henan and Hebei can live as they please, each with their own chiefs, but they are not subordinate to each other. Their strength is scattered and their power is divided. How can it be harmed?
However, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, and Li Ji all submitted a memorial requesting that the matter be discussed, and the words should not be ignored. His Majesty Li Er convened several important ministers to discuss the matter. However, the opinions were conflicting and the situation was deadlocked. He had no choice but to convene a court meeting.
To put it into detail, as an emperor, His Majesty Li Er actually has many shortcomings.
Ouyang Xiu said of him: "He is involved in many loves, re-establishes pagodas, loves great achievements, and is diligent in fighting at a distance. This is what mediocre people often do."
Wen Tianxiang said of him: "Taizong didn't know the shame of his boudoir, the praise of his generals and ministers. In the last years of his journey to Liaodong, he could not overcome his violent violence and his arrogance."
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Historians in the past dynasties have basically nothing good to say about him, but they all talk about his personal moral character, and most of them have a positive attitude towards his achievements.
After all, "what a great success" is the most important one.
That's why His Majesty Li Er boasts about his achievements like this.
As for killing brothers, forcing fathers to abdicate, bringing brothers' wives and concubines into the harem, etc., these are just private moral issues and have no impact on national development...
If it is as Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling said, doesn't it mean that it was a wrong policy to move the Hu tribe to Guanzhong and Henan? It’s just a slap in the face! This is absolutely intolerable to His Majesty Li Er, who has a great reputation.
The pros and cons are in a stalemate and cannot convince anyone, but it is obvious that Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and others have a slight upper hand in support rates.
At this moment, His Majesty Li Er felt that he could not continue to entangle like this. Otherwise, if most of the officials supported Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling, wouldn't they block him back and slap him in the face?
As for whether the Turks will really be in chaos, His Majesty Li Er thinks that is not a big deal, just send troops to annihilate it...
We can make them run wild on the grassland, but what can we do in our own territory?
What a joke!
His Majesty Li Er coughed dryly, attracted the attention of the courtiers, and said decisively: "From Youzhou to Lingzhou, the governor's offices of Shun, You, Hua, and Chang were established in the four prefectures to deal with it. After the Turkic Jieli was defeated, the tribes When the leaders come to surrender, they all pay homage to the generals and lieutenants, and they are almost equal to the imperial officials. If they are unable to do so, they will be sent to comfort them."
After saying this, he stared at the courtiers with stern eyes, with a strong sense of "whoever dares to object, I will make him look good".
Fang Xuanling's heart sank, and she looked at Wei Zheng, then looked at the expressionless Li Ji, and finally sighed softly and said no more.
But the words of the second son suddenly came to mind: Why don't you resign, go home, take care of your family, and do some learning...
Now that the world is at peace and the barbarians are subdued, even if there are occasional towering figures like Gaochang, they are just clowns and not enough to cause trouble.
Ordinarily, this is the best era for officials who care about the people. There is a relaxed external environment where they can show off their talents and manage the prosperity of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers so that millions of people can have food and clothing. , be nourished, and create an unprecedented majestic and prosperous age!
However, Fang Xuanling discovered that His Majesty Li Er's mentality had changed...
Just as Wei Zheng said in "Bu Ke Ends Ten Gradually Shu", he is no longer the wise and wise king who worked hard to govern and ruled the world with benevolence and righteousness when he came to the throne. Although he was far from being "fatal", Fang Xuanling was very coldhearted because of his insistence on going his own way and his great success.
Now, he finds it difficult to keep his ideas consistent with His Majesty Li Er...
Seeing the silence of the ministers, His Majesty Li Er was vaguely arrogant. He sat with his back straight and an air of dignity. He scanned the ministers with sharp eyes like a falcon and said one by one: "I love you, do you think so?"
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Just as he said this, His Majesty Li Er suddenly shrank his eyes...
Fang Jun ignored the controversies in the court. It was a bit far away for him. A time traveler could coax people into national affairs, or even change national policies with just a word?
What nonsense...
It was really boring to listen to it like this, and I felt sleepy, so I dozed off.
Because he was kneeling on the mattress, this was a well-trained etiquette for others and was not considered inappropriate, but for Fang Jun, it was an extremely uncomfortable thing. After sitting for a while, I felt that the blood in my legs was gradually becoming blocked, and my calves were swollen.
I had no choice but to lean forward slightly to reduce the pressure on my legs.
In addition, I was so sleepy that my upper body unconsciously leaned out of the pillars that were used to cover it. I dozed off, my head moving bit by bit, as if to express my approval...
The old man Tang Jianzheng is closing his eyes and concentrating. It is impossible to participate in this kind of court meeting without him. He is senior enough, but his coming is the same as not coming. He never expresses his opinion. I will do whatever you say...
Closer than Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling?
Harder than bones, better than Wei Zheng?
In terms of talent, can he compare with Ma Zhou, Li Ji, and Chu Suiliang?
Since no one else can compare with us, why bother trying to tease or show off?
I will honestly pass on the hereditary and irreplaceable title to my children and grandchildren in a few years, just kick off my legs and forget about it...
Suddenly feeling regretful, Tang Jian raised his head and saw His Majesty Li Er's eyes glancing towards him, and then suddenly focused on him.
Tang Jian was startled, what are you looking at me for? I didn’t say anything. I’ve been doing soy sauce for many years. Don’t you know?
Then, he realized that His Majesty Li Er was not looking at him. Following His Majesty Li Er's gaze, Tang Jian turned his head slightly and the muscles on his face twitched.
Fang Jun, this little bastard, actually fell asleep during the court meeting!
Tang Jian stretched out his hand speechlessly and pinched Fang Jun's thigh.
You said you should just sleep, but you were caught by His Majesty Li Er, just waiting to cry to death... (End of Chapter)