Chapter 1414 There is no such thing as eating soft food!
Fang Jun was determined.
Since His Majesty Li Er has shaken Yi Chu's idea and has not demoted himself out of the capital, he naturally has to take advantage of the victory to pursue and make further progress!
Fang Jun's ultimate goal, in addition to building an unprecedented military disaster relief system in this feudal era, is to give the Ministry of War more power!
The Minister of the Ministry of War seems to have a distinguished reputation, and he is the existence of the Ministry of War. However, the current Ministry of War actually does not have much power. What powers does the Ministry of War have? According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, in addition to being responsible for the selection and examination of military attachés in various places, the Ministry of War was also in charge of military selection, maps, chariots and horses, and the administration of armor...and then it was gone.
In fact, in history, only the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty had some functional power to formulate strategies and deploy troops and generals. Most of the military ministries of other dynasties did not have the power to control soldiers and generals and deploy strategies.
And this is where the hidden danger of the Tang Dynasty lies...
Under the legal system of the Tang Dynasty, military power was in the hands of marching generals in various places. Generals were appointed by the emperor according to wartime needs and became the de facto commanders of war zones. They controlled all military power. The central government had no power of checks and balances except for strategic requirements.
It is true that this system can indeed maximize the speed and sensitivity of the army in responding to the battle situation during combat, so as to avoid the situation where military orders are issued by the center but the situation on the front line is not clear, thereby delaying fighter opportunities and making wrong judgments. However, it also lays the foundation for errors in judgment. The hidden danger of the scattered military power failing to be centralized into the central government eventually led to the military power being seized and controlled by local governments, and the central government was completely unable to command. The result was that the central government won over the weak feudal lords and towns, and eventually the "Anshi Rebellion" broke out, and the glorious Tang Dynasty fell apart.
But the reality is this. Not to mention that Fang Jun could not transfer military power to the central government, even His Majesty Li Er could not do it... He relied on the Guanlong Group to start his business, and the predecessor of the Guanlong Group was the "Xianbei Six Towns" military group. It is deeply ingrained in the military and has far-reaching influence.
Even the emperor cannot have his own way.
Although Changsun Wuji, the banner figure of the Guanlong Group, has great influence among civilian officials, military power is still the foundation of the Guanlong Group. Whoever wants to take away its military power will be a life-or-death enemy. This is comparable to Li Er His Majesty's usual suppression is completely different.
The Guanlong Group can tolerate His Majesty Li Er taking away its land, wealth, and even political status, but it will never allow the military power it relies on to survive to be touched!
His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to suppress the storm that was about to rise above the hall in time!
Looking around with tiger eyes, he was amazed at Fang Jun's boldness and even more surprised by Fang Jun's whims. His Majesty Li Er knew that this matter was far-reaching and could not be achieved overnight, so he said in a deep voice: "After the court, Fang Aiqing Prepare a memorial, describe the ideas in detail, and then submit it to the political hall, and let the ministers and ministers discuss it before making a final decision."
Fang Jun respectfully accepted the order.
All the ministers in the main hall were in various moods. Because of His Majesty Li Er's obviously supportive attitude, they all felt that a change that would affect the strongest military power in the Tang Dynasty was coming...
But when this trend comes, ministers from each camp face their own interests and gains and losses. How should they make decisions, take sides, and make choices?
Everyone’s heart is heavy...
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The so-called "Disaster Emergency Command Office" is just a cover thrown by Fang Jun. Although it can bring great benefits to emergency rescue and reduce some personal and property losses to the people, its real intention is to confuse the people. The current structure of the military power is to try to avoid the negative consequences of the dispersion of military power and take the opportunity to fight for power for the Ministry of War.
This matter involves a wide range of things and has far-reaching influence. It requires many trials, choices, and overt and covert struggles. Naturally, it cannot be concluded overnight.
After going to court, Fang Jun refused the invitation of Cheng Yaojin and others and returned home alone.
He understands the intentions of Cheng Yaojin and others. Once his advice is passed, the first one to bear the brunt is the Guanlong Group's strength in the military will be curbed and suppressed, and the one who will benefit, apart from the Ministry of War, is Cheng Yaojin. Generals such as Jin, Yuchi Jingde, and even Zhang Shigui.
It's just that Fang Jun doesn't seem to let His Majesty Li Er think that he has any secret quarrel with the military in private. This is the most taboo thing for an emperor...
After returning to the mansion, Fang Jun rushed to the study immediately to ask Fang Xuanling for advice on the situation at the court meeting.
However, the servant at home told him that the owner of the family rushed to Lishan Farm early in the morning...
Fang Jun was speechless.
This dad is really big-hearted. Even if he is cultivating his ability to deal with political struggles on his own, don't let go of things like this that may lead to disaster...
But he didn't know what to do.
My father is an indifferent person and has never bothered to fight for power. When he was a secretary in the Prince of Qin's Mansion, he kept his job. Later, he became the head of the Prime Minister and he still stayed at his job. The party does not fight or rob.
This person’s political statements have a somewhat "Buddhist" flavor...
At this moment, he was so hungry that his chest was pressing against his back. He went back to the back house to wash up, took off his official robe and put on a set of green straight clothes. He ordered the maid to go to the kitchen to prepare a few side dishes, and then came to the house to see his son.
Princess Gao Yang and Wu Meiniang were sitting at the coffee table by the window in the house, talking carefully. The maid was waiting beside them, and the two children were sitting side by side in the cradle, sleeping soundly.
The pink skin that can be broken by blowing, the slightly sparse hair, and the light hair on the face are full of the vitality of newborn life.
Looking at the cute faces of his two sons and feeling the wonderful emotion of blood connection, Fang Jun's heart almost melted...
Perhaps sensing something strange around him, Fang Shu, the obviously fatter and stronger boss on the left, yawned, kicked his legs, and opened his eyes. Without crying or fussing, he looked directly into Fang Jun's eyes, then grinned and laughed. His short limbs kept flopping around, hitting the brothers next to him from time to time, and he said "haha" in his mouth. , very excited.
Fang Jun was so happy that he quickly leaned over to pick up the dishonest boy, lest he wake up Fang You, the second son who was sleeping soundly next to him.
But Fang You had no intention of waking up at all. He just waved his little hand subconsciously in his sleep, clicked his tongue, frowned and continued to sleep...
Fang Jun was holding his son in his arms. When he saw the maids all bowing, he quickly "shushed" and waved his hands to indicate that there was no need to greet him, so as not to wake up his second son who was sleeping soundly.
Princess Gao Yang and Wu Meiniang stood up and looked at Fang Jun holding the child and walking up to him and sitting on a stool. Wu Meiniang took a teacup and poured tea for him, and said softly: "Master, take a sip of tea first, and I will ask the maid to arrange the meal." ”
Fang Jun looked at Wu Meiniang's still pale and haggard face, and said distressedly: "I've already told you, you don't have to work, just sit down. You have just recovered, so just stay in the house honestly and don't move around too much. , don’t worry too much, everything is your body.”
Wu Meiniang said "hmm" obediently, her heart warm and sweet.
Preferring boys over girls is the norm. Even if they are favored wives and concubines, how many of them can be so pampered and cared for by their husband? Not to mention that within the gentry clan, there are as many beautiful young ladies as there are flowers. There are countless examples of tender and affectionate women today but cold and cold feelings in the Ming Dynasty. It is really unusual for someone to be as sincere and sincere as Fang Jun.
Princess Gaoyang looked at the two people's affection for each other, and was a little bit disgusted. Qiong's nose wrinkled slightly, and suddenly sighed: "It's a pity that Sister Changle is not a kind person. Changsun Chong looked good at first, but who knows? Make such rebellious officials and thieves Because of his son's deeds, it's fine for him to lose his reputation and live in despair, but it has ruined Sister Changle's life... The reputation of Qiu Shenji is not that good, and if my sister gets married, she won't be much happy. "
Fang Jun, who was teasing his son until he opened his mouth and giggled "Haha", was slightly startled when he heard this and said in surprise: "What do you mean by this?"
Wu Meiniang glanced at Fang Jun's expression and said softly: "The news just came from the palace that His Highness Changle has agreed to the Qiu family's marriage proposal, and once the time is agreed upon, he will marry Qiu Shenji."
Fang Jun felt as if his heart had been hit hard by something, his whole body was shaken, and his face suddenly became hard to look at.
It was no secret that Qiu Shenji wanted Princess Shang Changle, and it was even more public knowledge that he begged Gao Shilian's first wife, Xianyu, to enter the palace to propose marriage. But Fang Jun knew that Princess Changle refused very simply and without any hesitation.
But in the blink of an eye, he agreed to the Qiu family's marriage proposal...
There must be a hidden meaning in this.
It is true that Fang Jun coveted Princess Changle a little, but he did not go to the extent of using any means to get it. This is human nature, and everyone loves beauty. If Princess Changle really marries a good family, he will sincerely send his blessings even though he has regrets in his heart.
But if Princess Changle's marriage to Qiu Shenji is related to her scandal, and even the reason why His Majesty Li Er has not dismissed her from the capital is because of this matter... Fang Jun will never sit idly by.
Just kidding, even though there were many considerations for Princess Changle to marry Qiu Shenji, if she could stay in Beijing and continue to have a prosperous official career because Princess Changle used to marry Qiu Shenji to appease His Majesty Li Er, then what happened to his Fang Juncheng?
There is no such thing as eating soft rice...(End of Chapter)