Chapter 1153 Qu Tu explains the plan
In Chang'an City, rumors about Chang Sun Tan's experience in the Jingzhao Mansion Prison have long been spread. Some people exclaimed, some cursed, some were shocked, and some even stood up in protest...
Some people think that Fang Jun went too far, killing people with no more than a nod, and subjecting people to such humiliation, which goes against the duty of a gentleman and is morally corrupt.
Some people think this is very good. Changsun Dan already wants to beat Fang Jun to death. This is already a mortal enemy. What kind of gentlemanly ethics should he have with his enemy? Naturally, how can we resolve our hatred? Not only did these people not think that Fang Jun had gone too far, but they felt that Fang Jun was merciful enough to restrain himself from letting Chang Sun Tan die a "sudden death" in prison.
Don't say anything about shame or shame. It's better to die than to live...
Public opinion is fierce, with mixed praise and criticism.
Naturally, no one pays attention to why in this case, the person who was beaten was sent to the army, but the person who beat him was awarded the award of "bravery and moral role model"...
During the check-in at Jingzhao Mansion, Li Siwen, Cheng Chubi and Qu Tuquan, who had just returned to Beijing to report on their work, came to visit Fang Jun.
Fang Jun was lying on the kang, listening to Qu Tu's vivid description of the rumors circulating in the market about the humiliation of Changsun Dan.
Li Siwen and Cheng Chubi were both in Jingzhao Mansion and were closest to the location of the incident, so they still didn't know about it until now. At this moment, hearing Qu Tuquan's ecstatic narration, the two of them took a deep breath, subconsciously shrank their anus, and looked at Fang Jun with dumbfounded eyes.
So cruel...
How despicable a person must be to come up with such a sinister idea?
Anyway, Cheng Chubi and Li Siwen have the same idea. Rather than being insulted like this, it would be better for you to give me a blow...
You have to stay away from this stick in the future. This guy doesn't care about others and just wants to feel good. Who can stand it?
"What are your plans after returning to Beijing to report on your work this time?" Fang Jun asked Qu Tuguan.
Although Qu Tutong, Duke of Jiang, was a northern barbarian dependent on Murong of Xianbei, his status in the Zhenguan Dynasty was extremely high.
On May 20th of the first year of Wude, Li Yuan proclaimed himself emperor in Chang'an and established the Tang Dynasty as Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty.
In the process from raising troops in Taiyuan to unifying the country, Li Shimin repeatedly made extraordinary achievements and gained high prestige. He also formed a powerful political group with the advisers and warriors of the Qin Palace as the core. Qu Tutong was one of them, and he formed a strong influence on the prince Li Jiancheng. Serious threat.
Li Jiancheng retained his status as prince and his right to inherit the throne, and made friends with Qi King Li Yuanji to jointly oppose Li Shimin. Li Shimin learned that Li Jiancheng wanted to kill Li Yuanji during his farewell party, so he discussed with civil servants and generals and decided to strike preemptively.
In the early morning of June 4, the ninth year of Takeori, Li Shimin led Qu Tutong, Changsun Wuji, Yuchi Jingde, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Yu Wenshiji, Gao Shilian, Hou Junji, Cheng Zhijie, Qin Shubao, Duan Zhixuan, Zhang Shigui and others to launch an attack. Xuanwu Gate Coup, Prince Li Jiancheng was killed
Li Yuanji, King of Qi.
On the seventh day of the lunar month, Li Yuan made Li Shimin the crown prince.
After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin, who was the crown prince but had already placed Li Yuan under house arrest and was in charge of the government, was worried about unrest in Luoyang, so he sent Qu Tutong to Luoyang to guard Luoyang as an inspector.
This shows Li Shimin's trust and attention to Qu Tutong.
In the second year of Zhenguan, Qu Tutong died of illness. His Majesty Li Er regretted it for a long time and gave the posthumous title of "Zhong" to Shangshu's right servant She. Qu Tutong had two sons, namely Qu Tushou and Qu Tuquan. The eldest son Qu Tushou Xijue.
At the beginning of winter last year, His Majesty Li Er accidentally remembered Qu Tutong's loyalty and felt that he had treated his loyal ministers a little, so he worshiped Qu Tuquan as the captain of Guoyi, gave him grain and silk as a sign of compensation, and transferred him back to Chang'an to serve.
Qu Tuquan replied: "Your Majesty, the Sixteenth Guards or the Yuan Cong Forbidden Army can choose at will. I am just about to come and ask Erlang, do you have any suggestions?"
Fang Jun frowned slightly.
This is a difficult choice...
The imperial army of the Sui Dynasty had twelve guards, namely: left and right Yi guards, left and right Xiao guards, left and right Wu guards, left and right Tun guards, left and right waiting guards, and left and right imperial guards. The Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui Dynasty system and followed the twelve guards of the Sui Dynasty, but slightly changed the names of some of the guards, and added four guards, left and right Qianniu guards, and left and right prison guards, called the Nanya Sixteen Guards.
In addition, after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozu used 30,000 Taiyuan Conglong soldiers as palace guards, called the Yuan Cong Forbidden Army, also known as the Father and Son Army. They were the emperor's personal soldiers for life, complemented by their children, and received good treatment. Because it was stationed in the north of the imperial city, it was also called Beiya.
Later, His Majesty Li Er set up camps on the left and right sides of Xuanwu Gate, known as "Flying Cavalry", and selected a hundred who were strong and good at shooting to be named "Hundred Cavalry"...
In the Tang Dynasty, Nanya was the collective name for the central government offices. It was located in the south of the palace city and was called Nanya or Nansi. The Sixteenth Guards House belonged to Nanya and was in charge of the prime minister. Civil servants were in charge of military affairs. The guards of Nanya were generally assigned by various departments. The eunuchs live in the north and are called Bei Ya or Bei Si. The Imperial Guards such as Yulin's Imperial Army belong to Bei Ya and are in charge of the emperor's trusted eunuchs. The military ministers are in charge of military affairs. The Imperial Guards in Bei Ya are generally the personal soldiers of the emperor and the prince.
Sometimes the northern and southern yamen generals would be swapped and hold each other's official positions.
It is said that the choice between Nan Ya and Bei Ya is not difficult...
Throughout the early Tang Dynasty, synchronized with the development and growth of the Beiya Imperial Army was the decline and disintegration of the imperial military system. During the development of the Forbidden Army, the Imperial Guards were continuously drawn in, thus realizing the integration of Imperial Guards in terms of personnel and positions. The Beiya Imperial Guards also became the factor and outlet for the disintegration of the Imperial Guard system. The emergence of the Beiya forbidden army was the Tang Dynasty's response to the changes in the nature of the imperial army system and the decline in the intimacy of the imperial army. Its development was a process of gradually getting rid of the influence of Nan Ya and evolving towards the inner court.
This is a relatively mature system that greatly enhances the centralization of power.
And this is determined by the political situation at this time and cannot be changed because of one person.
The suppression of the Guanlong Group and the decline of the aristocratic family were all factors that promoted this process.
However, a mature system also breeds its opposite. Chronic political diseases such as eunuchs working in the army and arrogant soldiers falling into decline have been deeply embedded in it. The measures taken by the emperor to prevent himself from being controlled by powerful ministers eventually led to the emperor being controlled by his domestic slaves. This is really a historical paradox...
Of course, there is never a perfect system in the world. No matter how good the system is, if it is implemented by a group of arrogant, lustful, corrupt people, it will inevitably end in the collapse of the building and the collapse of the empire.
"Go to Beiya."
Fang Jun said.
In any case, Beiya stood firmly at the center of power until the end of the Tang Dynasty. This was the beginning of Beiya's prosperity. If they could gain a firm foothold and make some contributions, generations of the Qutu family could rest on this credit book.
In addition, in this era where laws are extremely imperfect and the rule of man is greater than the rule of law, power is justice. The military power in the hands of a few good brothers is extremely stable. Even if they don't peep at anything, they can still take the initiative in a sudden situation.
Therefore, he said to Li Siwen: "You also go back and write a letter home to the British Duke, mentioning the matter of entering the Yuan Cong Forbidden Army, and see what the British Duke thinks. If nothing goes wrong, His Majesty will definitely do something next. Will expand significantly The Congjing Army and the left and right camps stationed at Xuanwu Gate will also inevitably be restructured. After all, the Sixteenth Guards of the imperial court are now controlled by aristocratic families. Only by improving the status and strength of the Yuan Congjing Army can we be safe. ”
To put it bluntly, His Majesty Li Er now no longer trusts the Sixteenth Guards, who are descendants of various powerful families who hold important positions. He must expand the Yuan Cong Forbidden Army and increase the strength of Beiya in order to sit back and relax.
Otherwise, maybe the Sixteenth Guards will mutiny and rebel until midnight one day and establish a new emperor...
Cheng Chubi has been moved to the left guard by his father. Father and son are in the same camp, and their future is bright.
Li Siwen nodded.
All the brothers were convinced by Fang Jun's suggestion. There was no way. In the past, he was a playboy who didn't do anything serious. Suddenly, Fang Jun seemed to have an enlightenment. His abilities were getting stronger day by day, and his official position was getting higher and higher day by day, leaving all the old brothers far behind.
I can’t accept it...
While several people were talking, there were footsteps outside the door. Cheng Wuting opened the door and walked in. He looked at Fang Jun and hesitated to speak.
Fang Jun waved his hand: "Here are everyone's brothers of life and death. There is no distinction between them. There is no need to avoid anything. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Cheng Wuting then said: "Chang Sun Dan...is dead."
Fang Jun looked calm: "Well done."
Cheng Chubi and Li Siwen were immediately startled and looked at Fang Jun in surprise. You have brought disaster to Changsun Dan and you are not planning to let him go?
Cheng Wu looked strange and said: "The problem is...it's not because of the humble job."
Fang Jun looked surprised. (End of chapter)