Chapter 1491 Intimidation
This was obviously flattering. Even if Fang Jun created ten foundry bureaus, the position of the number one person in the Ministry of War would still belong to the British public Li Ji.
Although the Lord Shangshu is a man who doesn't care much about things, Fang Jun knows that there is a gap in his heart. Anyone who is deceived by Li Ji's seemingly calm and happy-go-lucky appearance will have to suffer the consequences...
In terms of insidiousness, Li Ji may not be as good as Changsun Wuji; in terms of talent, he may not be as good as Fang Xuanling; but when it comes to his ability to control the current situation and control the government, no one can match him!
Perhaps Li Ji has only one weakness, and that is giving birth to a rebellious grandson...
Seeing Fang Jun's expressionless face, Liu Shi secretly cursed in his heart that it was so difficult to serve him, and continued: "There is one thing that I don't understand about my humble position. How can Fang Shilang get the Ordnance Supervisor to agree to allocate the power to manufacture weapons and armor? ”
Fang Jun nodded slightly.
Indeed, he is worthy of being a child of a noble family, and can be regarded as a Zhongshu Ling figure in the future. He can deal with problems to the point and get to the point.
The Arms Supervisor was responsible for the manufacturing of weapons and armor for all the armies of the Tang Dynasty. He was so powerful that the entire army of the Tang Dynasty had to be polite and fawning over him. otherwise? Then when it's time to change the ordnance, you will have to wait in the back row. If you have no choice, you will have to wait until the year of the monkey and the horse month...
Who would be willing to let go of such power?
But Fang Jun naturally had a plan and said with a smile: "Who said we have to compete with the Ordnance Supervisor for the right to manufacture weapons?"
Liu Shi was a little confused: "How can we make weapons and armor without the right to make them? If we make them privately, it will be a capital crime!"
The administration of weapons and armor has been extremely strict in all dynasties. Even the weapons that have been eliminated from the army must be sealed and stored in storage, and they can only be destroyed after inspection. Regardless of individuals or yamen, if anyone dares to manufacture ordnance privately, the crime will only be slightly lighter than rebellion and rebellion...
Liu Shi's heart was trembling now, and his whole face was pale and colorless. He thought to himself, Fang Jun, you bastard, do you want me to lead this "forging bureau", and then secretly forge weapons? ?
Mother!
This is not just to make me lose my head, but to make my Hedong Liu family suffer disaster along with me!
No wonder you want to pin this job on me, you obviously have no good intentions...
Fang Jun didn't seem to see Liu Shi's worried and angry look, so he calmly asked: "Who told you that you must have the manufacturing rights to manufacture weapons and armor?"
The Ordnance Supervisor relies on the manufacture of weapons and armor to strangle the necks of various armies. He has always been arrogant and arrogant in his superior status. Even strong generals like Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong have to be humble and humble in the Ordnance Supervisor, otherwise they will annoy others and their subordinates. The replacement of the troops' weapons has become a top priority...
How could the weapons supervisor agree to someone sharing the power in their hands?
Liu Shi still didn't understand, but he heard Fang Jun say slowly: "The right to manufacture weapons and armor belongs to the Ordnance Supervisor. I have my own tricks to hide it. As long as the Ordnance Supervisor doesn't oppose our reorganization in the political hall. The founding bureau’s charter will suffice..."
Liu Shi suddenly realized.
You kid is actually holding back such a bad idea!
Not long ago, the imperial court adjusted the positions of chief officials in many government offices directly under the central government. Among them was the weapons supervisor. The current weapons supervisor Zhenghe Ruoming was related to Liu Shiduo.
Liu Xi's mother was the eldest daughter of He Ruoxiang, the former governor of Lingzhou in the Sui Dynasty, and He Ruoxiang's father was He Ruoyi, the former Duke of Hailing in the Sui Dynasty. He Ruoyi had little achievements, and his name was unknown to the world, but his elder brother He Ruodun gave birth to a very good son. He Ruobi was granted the title of Duke of Song, General Youwuhou, and Shangzhu Kingdom in the former Sui Dynasty!
It's a pity that He Ruobi was killed by Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, and his two sons also passed away one after another, so that one was considered extinct...
He Ruoming is the direct grandson of He Ruoxiang and the cousin of Liu Xi.
Liu Shi's eldest sister married the Wang family of Taiyuan, and his eldest sister's daughter married Jin Wang Li Zhi, becoming the Jin princess Wang family.
There are often multiple generations of marriages between aristocratic families, and the relationships are intricate and dazzling...
Sure enough, Fang Jun said with a half-smile: "It is said that the new weapons supervisor is Liu Langzhong's cousin. Haha, we are all a family and should be close to each other... I have no excessive requirements. , as just said, as long as the weapons supervisor does not strongly oppose us If the Ministry of War reorganizes and establishes the Foundry Bureau, it will be considered a great achievement of yours. You will be the supervisor of the Foundry Bureau in the future. If Mr. Liu cannot convince the Ordnance Supervisor... then I really don’t know that Mr. Liu is in the yamen of the Ministry of War. What is the need to exist?”
threaten!
The threat of Chi Guoguo!
Liu Shi gritted his teeth with hatred. You want me to compete with my cousin for the right to make weapons? It would cause the relatives to turn against each other and create a estrangement between the family. You should humble yourself and beg your cousin for a little bit of the right to make weapons. Otherwise, You have to wear small shoes in the Ministry of War, or even get kicked out?
It’s so deceiving!
Liu Shi's nose was almost filled with smoke. How could someone be so shameless?
It's both inducement and coercion. What about bullying? !
Putting the "Articles of Association" in his hand on Fang Jun's desk, Liu Xi straightened his chest and raised his head, and said in a loud voice: "What Mr. Fang said is wrong! As an official of the Ministry of War, Liu should put the interests of the Ministry of War first, and personal relationships are of course important. , but Liu He must be selfless for the long-term development of the Ministry of War, and he must live up to the entrustment of the Chamberlain, which made the Ordnance Supervisor not strongly oppose and obstruct the process of reorganization and establishment of the Foundry Bureau!”
Fang Jun: "..."
Is there any need to be so impassioned and righteous?
*****
Princess Consort of Linchuan and Governor Zhou Daowu of Youying Prefecture were beheaded by Fang Jun in the street on Tianjie, and then chased to Longshouqu Post Station and beat him up. In less than half a day, the news spread throughout Chang'an City.
Especially Fang Jun's remarks in front of His Majesty Li Er, "Your Majesty, you don't care, nor the national laws, then the humble minister will beat him", it spread to everyone's ears as if it had wings, and then spread to the market. Suddenly, it became all the rage!
The court officials all shook their heads and sighed. Fang Jun had been honest and serious for only a few days before he returned to his old ways...
Originally, since Fang Jun took over as Jing Zhaoyin, his violent temper, which he used to hit whenever he wanted, has been much restrained. Although there were many unusual behaviors during this period, overall he has become more disciplined.
Why do officials have trouble with Fang Jun?
It’s not that we are afraid of Fang Jun’s powerful background, nor that we admire his political talent, but that we are helpless because of Fang Jun’s unruly behavior...
This stick will ignore you when he gets angry, completely turning a blind eye to all etiquette, integrity, national laws and family rules. If you dare to mess with him, he will dare to beat you, regardless of whether you are a prince of the royal family or an important official of the court!
This kind of person is the most annoying. His actions are dominated by his emotions, and he completely ignores the consequences. He allows all official methods to be used against him...
Compared with the headaches of the officials, the dandy young masters in Chang'an City were wailing!
Although the reselling of grain in the charity warehouse was led by the Wang and Wei families, there were many children from the aristocratic families who secretly participated in the matter. They were frightened when they heard Fang Jun's arrogant statement of threatening to "beat them all if the emperor doesn't care"!
Fang Er, you can just be your official. You are already a high-ranking official at the ministry level. You are qualified to be the governor of Xiazhou when you are sent to other places. Do you think you are still so arrogant and domineering?
What made all the young men feel most desperate was that after Fang Jun beat Zhou Daowu so hard, there was no punishment at all, not to mention demotion, no whip or board, and not even a word of warning. His Majesty the Emperor said it...
what does that mean?
This meant that the emperor was extremely dissatisfied with Zhou Daowu. Although he allowed Zhou Daowu to let him go due to various concerns, he was extremely annoyed in his heart. Fang Jun hit Zhou Daowu, which in a sense was used to vent his anger on His Majesty...
This is amazing!
Why is Your Majesty dissatisfied with Zhou Daowu? It's not just because he adopted a silent attitude in the process of reselling the grain in the charity warehouse, not supporting or opposing, staying out of the matter, and turning a deaf ear.
Just staying out of the matter has already angered His Majesty, allowing Fang Jun to beat him severely and turning a blind eye. What about those of them who were directly involved?
I am afraid that Fang Er will kill them, and His Majesty the Emperor can praise: Well done...
For a time, the children of the aristocratic families in Chang'an City were in panic all day long. *****
(End of chapter)