Chapter 669 Resolution
"Everyone, express your stance."
His Majesty Li Er's eyes were like daggers, his face was as dark as water, and a cold air pressure instantly enveloped the entire political hall.
His Majesty the Emperor was obviously suppressing his anger, and everyone in the political hall was trembling in their hearts.
Changsun Wuji, who had just made an impassioned speech, immediately put on an expressionless face, lightly touched his official robe, and then knelt down and sat back on the mat.
It was as if the person just now was not his eldest grandson Wuji at all, or perhaps what he said was just for others and had nothing to do with himself. After he said it, it would be fine...
Ma Zhou, who sat quietly aside and took everything in his eyes, couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
They are all old foxes...
Changsun Wuji was so fierce just now, and it seemed like it was just a show. Later, the news was spread to the allies of the Changsun family - look, we fought hard for the interests of the big guys in front of His Majesty, but we didn't win. Can't you blame us?
So when the emperor became angry, he immediately stopped his activities, sat down obediently, and became his "loyal" minister...
The result of his statement was even more shocking to Ma Zhou, who had been in close contact with the empire's center for the first time. He lamented that he still lacked experience and was easily confused by the appearance of things.
Two votes were in favor and two abstained, with Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng abstaining.
No one objected...
His Majesty Li Er obviously had some concerns in his mind. As soon as the opinions of the Zhengshi Hall were presented, he immediately approved them with his pen and personally handed the memorial to Zhongshu Ling Cen Wenwen. Cen Wenwen immediately signed and approved it and sent it to the Menxia Province for review.
It was said that it was sent to Menxia Province for review, but in fact it was just a circle on the desk of Zhengshitang, which is located in Menxia Province...
Wei Zheng, the boss of the Menxia Province and the Attendant, was sitting here. He picked up a brush and wrote the word "approval" on the memorial, and ordered the secretary to send it to the main hall of the duty room, formulate the imperial edict, and stamp it with the emperor's seal.
If he disagrees, the word "seal and refute" will be written on the memorial instead of "approval"...
In half a cup of tea, the entire procedure was completed.
This is the efficiency and procedure of the political hall. There is a clear division of labor and checks and balances between the three provinces.
The Zhongshu Province is responsible for formulating edicts and is the central decision-making organ; the Menxia Province is responsible for reviewing the edicts formulated by the Zhongshu Province and is the central review organ; the Shangshu Province is responsible for implementing the edicts approved by the Menxia Province and is the central executive organ.
"Wei and Jin Zheng Bing Sui Gui Note" records: "At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the three provinces were united. The master of Zhongshu issued the order, the master of the sect sealed and refuted, and the master of Shangshu followed it."
"Wenwen Tongkao·Volume 50" also records: "Zhongshu takes the purpose, the disciples respond, and the minister implements it."
This is the most complete administrative structure during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty.
In Fang Jun's memorial, except that the shocking "imperial economic system" that completely overturned the existing social structure was put on hold, waiting for discussion and consensus, the intention to establish the Municipal Shipping Department of Huating Town was implemented.
The world's maritime trade is nominally under the control of Fang Jun...
The emperor stood up, shook his sleeves, and left without saying a word.
Following him was Changsun Wuji.
When he walked in front of Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji snorted with a cold face and said gloomily: "Your father and son have really made a good move. They want to dominate the world's sea trade. With this, they can pave a beautiful path for Young Master Ling." Does the road go straight to the center? Haha, I really want to see how Master Ling established this shipping company, how he took over the world's maritime trade, and how he established himself in the south of the Yangtze River!"
Fang Xuanling raised her eyelids slightly and choked back: "I don't have to worry about my son, Duke Zhao. If Duke Zhao can't stay idle, he'd better go back and discipline his son."
As soon as these words came out, even Wei Zheng, who was coughing continuously, looked at Fang Xuanling in surprise. Fang Xuanling, who has always been as gentle as jade and a humble gentleman, would also say such harsh words?
Sure enough, Changsun Wuji's old face turned red instantly, and his two blood-red eyes glared at Fang Xuanling fiercely, as if he was a beast waiting to devour someone!
Fang Xuanling's words were like a knife that opened the most painful wound in Changsun Wuji's heart with blood, making him furious and extremely painful at the same time!
Although Fang Jun is not entirely responsible for Chang Sun Chong's incident, Chang Sun Wuji has always believed that Fang Jun was the culprit that caused Chang Sun Chong to have to flee! Now his son is wandering around the world and suffering a lot, but Fang Jun is rising through the ranks and becoming more and more famous. How can Changsun Wuji not be so jealous?
However, he finally remembered that this was the Political Hall, the center of the Tang Empire, so he couldn't be too arrogant. He just glared at Fang Xuanling fiercely, and then strode away, his face so gloomy that it could drip...
Wei Zheng sighed, looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "Why bother being so mean and offending someone to death?"
The old man sat there, his body trembling, his face turned gray and ugly, he had become skinny and bones, and his aggressive expression in the past had turned into heartbreaking coughs, like a candle in the wind, his time was running out...
Fang Xuanling spread his hands and said helplessly: "Have you ever seen the threats and intimidations that Duke Zhao Guo kept making? Fang Xuanling rarely argued with others in his life, and he never became red-faced. Something happened to his eldest son Wuji's son. He has no way to teach his son, and it is Changsun Chong who has gone astray. What does it have to do with Quanzi? But if Zhao Guogong goes too far, he will surely be emboldened and get worse!"
Everyone saw what happened, and naturally they had some concerns in their hearts. It was just that Changsun Wuji loved his son so much, and Changsun Chong suffered such a devastating disaster, and he lost his principles in his heart and vented his anger on others.
Cen Wenwen shook his head and sighed, and said softly: "When we go to Jiangnan, the obstacles are small but small. Those Jiangnan nobles have dominated Jiangnan for a long time and have always acted without scruples. Fang Quansheng entrusted Fang's consort. The achievements are small, but the safety is big."
He had always had a good impression of Fang Jun, and now he was willing to sell his favor and show his favor to Fang Xuanling.
It is true that he is a little tired of Changsun Wuji’s arrogance...
The political affairs hall meeting came to an end, and Fang Jun's petition was approved.
But a storm that almost swept the world was already brewing over the empire's south of the Yangtze River...
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Back at the house, Fang Xuanling immediately summoned Fang Jun and reprimanded him: "You are so arrogant. How could you not discuss this memorial with your father before hastily presenting it to your majesty? You don't know how high the sky is!" < br>
Fang Junshi sat down under his father and didn't take his father's scolding seriously.
He said with a playful smile: "If I had told my father in advance, would my father allow my child to submit this memorial?"
Fang Xuanling's face was as dark as water: "Of course I won't agree! Do you know what kind of situation our father and son will face once this memorial spreads?"
The father is the guide for the son, so Fang Jun dared to submit this memorial. Without Fang Xuanling's approval, no one would believe it. Such a premeditated plan that profoundly involves changes in the empire's power structure. If it weren't for imperial ministers like Fang Xuanling, who could see it so clearly?
Fang Jun?
Haha...
Therefore, Fang Xuanling took the blame for her son.
Fang Jun asked: "What will be the consequences? Could it kill our father and son?"
Fang Xuanling was so angry that he blew his beard and stared.
The emperor may not be kind, but he is very responsible and broad-minded. Unless he commits a serious crime of treason, how can he easily kill a meritorious official like Fang Xuanling?
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Since we can't see the heads of our father and son, what is there to be afraid of? The worst-case scenario is that he will be dismissed from office. If this is really the case, my father can take the opportunity to live in seclusion in the mountains and complete the writing of the book. He said his long-cherished wish, and the child also With a beautiful wife and concubine in his arms, he could imitate Lord Tao Zhu and collect all the money in the world, and then go boating on the five lakes, enjoying the world... But my father never thought about what would happen if His Majesty really took this memorial to his heart. Situation? ”
Fang Xuanling was stunned.
Is he afraid of losing his official position?
Of course not.
He was not a greedy person to begin with. When he defected to His Majesty Li Er, he just wanted to find a position, make some achievements and leave a reputation in the turbulent era of the late Sui Dynasty.
Now that he has reached the highest official position and is the ruler of the world, what will happen if he loses this official position?
As my son said, wouldn't it be wonderful to travel in the mountains and forests and write books?
As for this son, is he afraid of losing his official position?
I can’t say whether I’m afraid or not, but I’ve lost it not once or twice. Just like what he said, if you throw it away, you will get used to it... So, if this memorial is seen and remembered by His Majesty, what consequences will it have?
(End of chapter)