Chapter 939 News from the Western Region
Su Shichang smiled and said nothing. It was okay to try to figure out what the emperor meant, but it would be fatal to slander the king...
However, he has always been close to His Highness the Crown Prince. In the past, he was angry with the Crown Prince for insisting on getting close to Du He, Li Anyan and other close ministers, so he stayed home in anger and was extremely disappointed. However, the Crown Prince was uncharacteristically diligent in his work and treated Zhang Xuansu and Yu Zhi Ning waited for the emperor's master to express his respect and obedience, and then happily entered the East Palace again.
Therefore, we should always pay attention to the prince, and do not be fooled by the "helpless" posture displayed by His Majesty.
"Your Majesty is the Nine-Five Supreme Being, a rare sage emperor in the ages. Every word and deed has profound meaning, and every move has a plan. How can he be helpless in the court and be influenced by a group of self-righteous aristocratic families?"
Su Shichang smiled slightly and whispered.
When it comes to understanding His Majesty's temperament, no one in the world is better than the "Eighteen Bachelors of the Prince of Qin's Palace" who have served and advised His Majesty since he was the King of Qin. Today, His Majesty seems to be a man of good temper, but in fact, his power and tactics have reached the peak. Who can force him to do something he doesn't want to do?
The most typical incident is the "Xuanwumen Incident" of that year. Everyone in the world knows that it was because His Majesty was cornered by the hidden prince Li Jiancheng and the nest king Li Yuanji and had to fight back angrily. This is why he killed his brother and his brother to fight back. . Although this act is unkind and unfilial, everyone in the world understands it. After all, no one can say that a brother can't fight back just because his brother can kill him wantonly, right?
Therefore, an act that can be called a treasonous act has been tolerated to the maximum extent.
But what is the truth?
Although Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were pressing each other step by step to eradicate His Majesty Li Er's troubles forever, didn't His Majesty Li Er take every step to retreat and continue to show the world his grievance and tolerance, and the final counterattack was just the impression of helplessness? ?
Of course His Majesty Li Er did the right thing, but the situation at that time was one of death or death, with no retreat or concession. However, His Majesty Li Er has been showing weakness to the enemy and always seeking compromise, which illustrates the depth of his tactics.
This was not an idea from the think tank around him, it was completely done by His Majesty Li Er himself.
Although Li Chengqian was not good at calculation and planning, he was not a fool. When Su Shichang said this, he also felt something fishy. After thinking for a moment, he guessed His Majesty Li Er's purpose.
In the final analysis, although the opposition from the family members forced His Majesty Li Er to make some concessions, the majority of His Majesty Li Er still pushed the situation...
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and whispered: "Naval Academy?"
Su Shichang smiled happily and nodded with satisfaction. He was extremely pleased that His Highness the Prince had such a sharp mind. He has a sharp mind and is well versed in government affairs, and he has a kind and kind temperament and is lenient to others. This is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty!
"I don't know the specific regulations of this Naval Academy, but when His Majesty called Fang Jun back to Beijing, he also ordered the Naval Academy to be moved from Jiangnan to Guanzhong. This shows that His Majesty attaches great importance to it. The reason why His Majesty summoned Fang Jun smoothly is because According to the veteran, most of the reasons are actually for this naval academy.”
The Naval Academy is a new thing. There is very little information circulating outside, but it is not a confidential matter. Li Chengqian explained: "This is a plan proposed by Fang Jun. Every officer in the Navy must accept strict naval training." War education lasts for two years. Those who fail the examination are not allowed to graduate, and they are not allowed to hold any position in the navy. ”
Su Shichang pondered for a while and then praised: "Fang Jun's thinking is really unconstrained and unconstrained, he is a genius! This move can not only improve the combat effectiveness of the entire navy, but more importantly, it can enhance the cohesion and loyalty of the officers in the navy." Speed, twisting the entire navy into a rope. ”
No wonder His Majesty Li Er ordered the Naval Academy to move back to Guanzhong. If batches of graduates from the Naval Academy take over all the powers of the Navy, will this Navy listen to His Majesty or Fang Jun?
The matter is very clear. His Majesty Li Er would rather not use Fang Jun to make money for him in Jiangnan, but would rather put the Naval Academy under his own control. Of course, His Majesty Li Er still felt a little wronged by Fang Jun, so he took the attitude that Fang Jun's future would be arranged by him. This was a kind of compensation.
Not surprisingly, Fang Jun's official position after returning to Beijing must have exceeded everyone's expectations and reached a jaw-dropping level.
Moreover, others cannot object. Anyone who objects to His Majesty Li Er will become anxious.
You forced me to recall Fang Jun to the capital, and I listened to you. Why can't I even compensate my ministers if I want to be promoted?
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Fang Jun is indeed amazing! If nothing else, his ability to make money is unprecedented. Let alone my father who is always waiting for money. Which emperor wouldn't like this? What about your ministers? There is no need to exploit the people or impose harsh policies, but they can always get a lot of money. What’s amazing is that all means of making money are long-term strategies to increase revenue. Whether it’s glass, salt fields, or now a shipping company, they can continuously provide massive amounts of money to the treasury of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the internal funds of the father and emperor. Isn’t it an exaggeration to say that such a capable minister is unprecedented?”
He has a very good relationship with Fang Jun. When the two of them are alone in their free time, there is no taboo between monarchs and ministers, and they can talk and go together. Therefore, the more Fang Jun shows his superior talents, the happier he is.
But now that the father has abolished the feudal system, and the princes outside the feudal vassal are returning to Chang'an one after another, the topic of the struggle for the throne that has been extinguished in the court is gradually rising, and I am afraid there is another undercurrent. A young and promising minister like Fang Jun will surely become the target of competition from all parties...
Su Shichang asked: "I heard that when Fang Jun left Guanzhong, he recruited many generals from noble families to go to the Navy?"
Speaking of this, Li Chengqian felt even better and said with a smile: "Yes, and there was a private agreement between these noble families. The money and food seized from the navy by these families will be given to them in a certain proportion. The honors of the noble families are distributed, and I am alone among them They accounted for the majority. And Fang Jun had a letter sent to him some time ago, because the Navy had twice wiped out a large number of pirates in the East China Sea and captured a lot of money, which made Fang Jun say "a lot of money was captured". It must be a huge amount of money.”
I am very encouraged.
Even though Li Chengqian was in the East Palace, and all his food and clothing expenses were paid for by the treasury, he could not help but buy some luxurious and novel things in private, as well as reward his close officials and confidants. The amount of money spent was quite huge, and His Royal Highness was also caught. See elbow.
With this seized money, it will definitely be able to be greatly relaxed.
Su Shichang frowned slightly.
According to what Li Chengqian said, the people who allocated the generals this time were all noble families close to the East Palace. If the seized money were to be profited, wouldn't it give the illusion of forming cliques and cultivating party members?
As a prince, this is a taboo!
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In the Dragon Palace on the other side, His Majesty Li Er had just kicked out all the ministers, and the palace maid was washing his feet. Before he could enjoy lunch comfortably, he received a piece of news that shocked him to the extreme.
Li Ji, Minister of the Ministry of War, left and returned with a memorial in his hand.
"The Fang family's woolen workshop was burned to ashes by fire. The craftsmen in the brewery gathered together to incite rumors. Have all been arrested and imprisoned by the Xizhou Governor's Office?"
His Majesty Li Er's eyes were widened as he looked at the report in his hand.
This is a report submitted by Guo Xiaoke, the governor of Anxi and the governor of Xizhou. It is said that the Fang family's wool workshop in Gaochang City was burned to ashes by a sudden fire. Countless craftsmen were killed and injured, and woolen products worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were lost. Make fly ash. The brewing workshop that is close to the wool workshop clashed with the craftsmen of the brewing workshop when the soldiers of the governor's office went to put out the fire. The craftsmen did not allow the soldiers to enter the workshop, and claimed that the fire was planned. In order to prevent the brewing workshop from being destroyed, the craftsmen The fire spread, and all the craftsmen had to be captured, so that they could put out the fire with all their strength...
His Majesty Li Er couldn't believe his eyes: "How could such a thing happen?"
On the one hand, Fang Jun suffered so much that he had to give up the situation in Jiangnan and return to Chang'an. On the other hand, Fang Jun's property in the Western Regions suffered another disaster. Even His Majesty Li Er felt that this guy suffered too much this time.
However, when he thought about it more carefully, he came up with many strange things...(End of Chapter)