Chapter 379 Suffering
Changsun Wuji's thoughts went through his mind.
The content of this memorial really shocked him. This is no longer a question of Fang Jun's talent. Being able to have such a vision and design such a national policy is indeed worthy of His Majesty Li Er's words: " Zaifu’s talent”!
It is no longer realistic to continue to suppress or slander this memorial.
If you show it too obviously, you will lose your grace and will definitely cause His Majesty Li Er's displeasure. But he can clearly see how much His Majesty Li Er appreciates this memorial...
But Changsun Wuji was an old fox after all, and he came up with a countermeasure in the blink of an eye.
"Haha, it is truly a talented person from this generation. I would like to congratulate Your Majesty!" As he said this, he bowed his hands to His Majesty Li Er with a solemn expression. It seemed that he was really happy that His Majesty Li Er had acquired such a great talent as Fang Jun. Feel happy...
His Majesty Li Er twisted his beard and smiled, very satisfied.
Naturally, he would not be unaware of Changsun Wuji's resentment towards Fang Jun. In his opinion, Fang Jun was so outstanding that it threatened Changsun Chong's transcendent status in the next generation, so Changsun Wuji had such a reaction. is normal.
Who can be truly unselfish?
If it were not for Fang Jun's rise, Changsun Chong would be the most important person to train for the next generation. Power and resources would be tilted towards him, and he would be the future pillar of the empire. But now that a competitor like Fang Jun suddenly appeared and performed so well, it’s no wonder that Changsun Wuji wasn’t nervous...
As long as it is normal competition, His Majesty Li Er is happy to see the results.
Zizi has always been optimistic about Changsun Chong, and behind Changsun Chong stands a giant like Changsun Wuji, but Fang Jun is not bad either. Do you really think that the good old Fang Xuanling is a vegetarian?
A moderate amount of competition can promote the growth of talents. His Majesty Li Er naturally knows this truth.
His Majesty Li Er said with a slightly proud smile: "This is a good thing. This country we have worked so hard to build is prosperous and beautiful. Shouldn't it be handed over to the next generation? If the children and grandchildren are incompetent, this beautiful country will be destroyed." They are riddled with disasters, and I am afraid that we will be so angry that we will pick them out of the coffin and give them a good beating! Now the younger generation is excellent and everyone is a talent. It is our blessing!"
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Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement, changed the topic, and said: "Wei Chen really appreciates Fang Jun's talent. He also admires this strategy of controlling the Western Regions without spending a single soldier! But it is precisely because this strategy is so genius The idea is related to the future national policy of the empire. Therefore, I think it would be safer to send a mature and prudent person to preside over Gaochang Kingdom? "
Blind suppression will not work. Even a blind person can see His Majesty Li Er's admiration for Fang Jun. If he persists in his opinion, it will only arouse His Majesty Li Er's resentment, and maybe even have some rebellious feelings, which will be self-defeating.
But we can take a step back. Although your Fang Jun’s strategy is good, if you are not allowed to preside over this strategy, the credit will naturally be greatly reduced...
His Majesty Li Er pondered for a while.
In his heart, he wanted Fang Jun to implement this strategy. After all, he proposed it. Only he could understand the key points during the period. If he sent someone rashly, would he be able to achieve the goal? What's the ideal effect?
After Changsun Wuji made the suggestion, he lowered his head and remained silent. It seemed that everything was decided by His Majesty Li Er, but in fact, he put his hand on the tea cup without leaving any trace, and tapped his index finger lightly on the table...
Gao Shilian, who was sitting next to him, twitched his eyelids and said slowly: "I think this is a mature strategy for planning a country, and it is indeed much safer. Gaochang Kingdom is located in the Western Regions. Although it is under the control of the Tang Dynasty, its country The middle power is stupid He is ready to make a move, and the surrounding enemy countries are eyeing him. After all, the Marquis of Xinxiang is still young, and it is inevitable that he will be high-spirited when he first takes charge of a place. If he is eager to achieve success, I am afraid that the situation is unstable and he misses important events, which is not good. "
Since Changsun Wuji sent a signal for help, how could Gao Shilian not respond?
The uncle and nephew are of the same spirit, advancing and retreating together.
His Majesty Li Er had to swallow the words that came to his lips...
He could reject the selfish Changsun Wuji, but he had to refute Gao Shilian's face outright, and he had to think carefully about his words.
Fang Jun is talented, but his temper... really worries His Majesty Li Er. As Gao Shilian said, although the Gaochang Kingdom was under the control of the Tang Dynasty, the army evacuated, leaving only two thousand soldiers from the Shenji Battalion. However, the Western Region was surrounded by tigers and wolves, and the situation was so bad that no one could deal with emergencies. If you are careful, you will easily attract enemy attacks and lose your good situation.
But this strategy was proposed by Fang Jun. If he completed it in Gaochang State, it would be an unparalleled achievement. Now I have to appoint someone else to go there. It seems a bit like picking peaches, which is unkind...
His Majesty Li Er couldn't make up his mind and couldn't help but look at Fang Xuanling, who had been silent.
Fang Xuanling had been silent. When His Majesty Li Er looked over, he smiled slightly and said casually: "Why should Your Majesty be in trouble? Wei Chen is His Majesty's minister, and Fang Jun is also His Majesty's minister. In the hearts of these ministers, Only His Majesty and Tang Er. I believe that your Majesty is making this decision based on seeking the best interests of the Tang Dynasty, so he will accept it calmly. Compared with the future of the empire, personal honor and disgrace are nothing, but please make your decision. ! ”
These words are so bright!
Not only did His Majesty Li Er lower his head with joy, but Changsun Wuji also wanted to clap his hands and applaud!
What is a loyal minister? What is high moral integrity?
Fang Xuanling is it!
No matter what you think in your heart, what you say is your attitude!
His Majesty Li Er had a plan in mind, and looked at Ma Zhou and Cen Wenwen again, asking: "My dearest friends, what do you think?"
Cen Wenwen solemnly said: "Your Majesty will make your own decision."
Ma Zhou said: "Sending an experienced person is approved by the ministers. However, this person should have a peaceful temperament and a tactful approach in order to best fit this strategy. The biggest advantage of this strategy is that it can be done step by step. It does take a year or two to see the results. The effect is very good, but if it is implemented for a long time, the wind and thunder can be hidden in silence! Therefore, even if you give in a little at the beginning, it will not affect the overall situation, but it will achieve the miraculous effect of hiding the sky."
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His Majesty Li Er admired it from the bottom of his heart. In comparison, Cen Wenwen inevitably had some of the stale and stagnant air of officialdom and lost his sharpness; while Ma Zhou, perhaps due to his age or the influence of his background, was more energetic and enterprising!
After a moment of reflection, His Majesty Li Er said: "That being the case, Gaochang Kingdom will be re-planned and included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Xizhou will be located on its land, and it will lead the five counties of Gaochang, Liuzhong, Jiaohe, Puchang and Tianshan. Govern Gaochang. Officials, through the "popular election" mentioned in Fang Jun's memorial, can feel at ease by letting the local people elect them. How about setting up the Anxi Protectorate in Jiaohe and making Qiao Shiwang the first Anxi Protector? "< br>
Qiao Shiwang was the consort of Princess Luling, the daughter of Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty.
He is talented and young, yet low-key, easy-going, and tactful and cautious, making him the perfect candidate.
All ministers thought it was good.
Fang Jun's so-called "popular election" may not be inappropriate for everyone. Although they occupied the Gaochang Kingdom, in order to maintain local stability, the officials selected must be local officials from the past. No one cares which one they are.
Fang Jun's bad idea was just a trick, but it seemed fairer and more just, and easier for local residents to accept, because it seemed that the appointment and removal of all officials were decided by the residents, and everyone had a vote. Support or oppose, in this way, you will definitely have a greater sense of identity with the officials who take office.
After setting the regulations for the Western Region, this discussion has been completed.
Hou Junji will be censored by Dali Temple, but because of his meritorious service, his reputation will only be slightly damaged. Naturally, no one can really do anything to this general who has many military exploits.
It seemed that Fang Jun was the only one who suffered.
After all, what he did in Gaochang State played a great role in stabilizing the situation and contributed a lot. Not to mention the strategy of "make grapes, sheep eat people", it's like a stroke of genius, it's amazing.
But in the end, an unrelated person was appointed to take charge of the overall situation of the Western Region, which did not benefit Fang Jun himself at all.
However, Fang Xuanling did not show any displeasure.
How could he, who has been in the officialdom for many years, not know that sometimes, suffering a loss is not necessarily a bad thing... (End of Chapter)