Chapter 1691: Promotion
Inspection means checking and checking. In the Sui Dynasty, it became an official title and was added to the official name.
In the middle and late Tang Dynasty, the official positions of "inspecting schools" were either casual or additional, and did not have official powers. They mainly expressed favor and were more like an honorary official title. After the Anshi Rebellion, the official position of "inspecting school" became even more popular, and the scope of its use expanded. Even the shogunate staff of Jiedushi used the official position of "inspecting school", which gradually became worthless...
However, in the middle and early Tang Dynasty, especially during the Zhenguan Dynasty, the official position of "inspector" was awarded informally, but he had the right to perform the official duties, which was equivalent to the official position of "acting".
Therefore, Fang Jun's official position at this time should be "Acting Minister of the Ministry of War."
Moreover, since the official position of "inspecting the school" is not a formal official position, His Majesty Li Er, who strongly promoted the expansion of the power of the Political Hall, can directly appoint him. The procedure does not require the approval of the Political Hall and the Ministry of Personnel.
However, Li Ji's promotion to Shangshu Zuopushe required the approval of all the ministers and ministers in the political affairs hall before he could take office. At least this was the official appointment and removal procedure in the Zhenguan Dynasty. Of course, how could the emperor's personal seal be rejected and not approved?
His Majesty Li Er intends to enhance the power of the political hall to curb the imperial power in his hands. It must be said that he has an outstanding vision that has traveled through the ages. However, at the peak of the feudal dynasty, such actions are really just superficial...< br>
The reason why the ministers were shocked was not because of Fang Jun's rise to power.
No one can ignore Fang Xuanling's power, and the emperor's regard for her makes people unable to even feel jealous. When it comes to loyalty and contribution to the emperor, how many people in the court can compare with her? Now that Fang Xuanling has entered the official career in a fashionable and full of grievances, it is reasonable and reasonable to promote Fang Jun to an official position as compensation, and no one can say anything against it.
However, Li Ji's direct promotion to Shangshu Zuopushe was really surprising.
Because according to common sense, when Zuo Pushe resigns, You Pushe must succeed him... and the current Minister, You Pushe, is Xiao Yu, Duke of Song Dynasty.
The emperor's intention is very clear. I will not hold you accountable for what you have done, and I can still give you face. However, I will give Fang Xuanling an explanation now. Don't gossip, let alone come up with such specious and nonsensical excuses. Deny Fang Jun.
Because, that matter has ended here!
If anyone continues to hold on, the emperor will be furious, and a thorough investigation will be carried out. By then, who is right, who is wrong, and who has such dirty thoughts will be revealed to the world. Even if the emperor is still worried about the plan of the Eastern Expedition, he must be punished. Chao Gang rectifies the laws of the country.
If I give you face, you have to keep it.
If you are shameless, then don’t blame me for turning against you...
Xiao Yu's face was calm, but his heart was full of bitterness. The original intention was to suppress Fang Jun and take the opportunity to expand the interests of Jiangnan nobles in maritime trade. However, not only did the suppression fail, but Fang Jun was promoted again. The Minister of the Ministry of War and Inspection, this is already the first-class loyal minister of the imperial court and one of the nine ministers at the center of the empire's power!
Well, if this tone can be tolerated, then the position of Shangshu Zuopushe, who was so close at hand, slipped away from his hands, but it made his heart and heart throb...
Fang Xuanling's resignation letter is really terrible!
Isn't it just to suppress your son? It's not like he was taken seriously, but he just had the reputation of being a willful playboy, and he couldn't be punished strictly, so it was just a matter of slowing down his promotion. But that boy was already the Minister of War before he reached the weak crown. From ancient times to the present, there are very few people of this age occupying such a high position, so what is there to be dissatisfied about?
He had to pretend to be aggrieved and write this memorial, which made the emperor feel guilty and furious. As a result, in order to compensate Fang Xuanling, he promoted Fang Jun to the position of Minister of Military Affairs. In order to vent his anger, he promoted Fang Jun to the position of Minister of Military Affairs. The official position of Shangshu Zuopushe was thrown into Li Ji's head.
Xiao Yu himself can be said to have lost his wife and lost his troops, gained nothing and was empty-handed, and even hired a young official with a bright future...
Xiao Yu was so depressed that he couldn't speak. Fang Xuanling's gentle and peaceful face appeared in his heart, and he couldn't help but secretly cursed. He said that Changsun Wuji was a "shady person", but he really turned out to be sinister. Fang Xuanling did not give in too much...
Changsun Wuji also sighed secretly. Even though he was unhappy in his heart, he did not dare to say anything to refute.
Li Ji is a member of the army, with great military exploits and outstanding abilities. Regardless of his abilities and qualifications, he is more than qualified to serve as the minister Zuopu She. In terms of power, Li Ji, who has the support of a group of military bosses, is not inferior to Xiao Yu or himself.
It's just that this kid Fang Jun actually inspected the school's Minister of Military Affairs... It was like a big stone blocking his chest.
"Your Majesty's Holy Judgment, I second the proposal."
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
Changsun Wuji was still depressed and uncomfortable. Ma Zhou, Cen Wenwen, Liu Jie and others had already expressed their support. Although Li Ji's appointment had to go through a process from the political hall, now that these powerful figures seconded the emperor, even if he wanted to If you want to interfere with it, you are also powerless...
Maybe... I really should keep a low profile and stay away from the court?
Changsun Wuji looked gloomy and said in a deep voice: "Old minister... second the proposal."
The mood becomes more and more lonely, and the determination becomes stronger...
His Majesty Li Er nodded slowly and said: "As for Le Yanwei... although his violation of national law is unforgivable, his crime is not worthy of death. He should be dismissed from office and never be used again."
Xiao Yu was slightly shocked and did not dare to say a word.
Although he knew that the emperor's words "that's all" meant that Le Yanwei would not be executed, it was too harsh to dismiss him from office and never use him again. A promising young official is cut off from his official career, which is only a slight improvement over beheading...
But who can blame it?
This person is so stupid that it would be fine if they couldn't find any evidence of Fang Jun's crime, but he wants to frame him... Do you really think Fang Xuanling is a toothless tiger, or do you think Fang Jun is a vegetarian sheep? You are just stupid, but you still have to let me and Zuo Pushe pass you by as the chief assistant. It is simply unforgivable!
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The Zhongshu Province issued imperial edicts one after another: Fang Xuanling became an official, Li Ji promoted Zuo Pushe to Shangshu, Fang Jun was granted the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and Le Yanwei, the supervisory censor, was dismissed from his official position and never used again... One after another, Chang'an officialdom was shaken. Shocked, people talked a lot.
To a certain extent, Fang Xuanling is the embodiment of the central government. Every decree he promulgates is to encourage prosperity with light corvee and low taxes. At the same time, he has a gentle temperament and is fair in dealing with things. Regardless of officialdom or among the people, he is deeply respected by both the government and the public, and his reputation is extremely high. good.
However, such a virtuous minister who was loyal to the country could not withstand the erosion of time and had to retreat to the mountains and forests. How could it not be missed and lamented...
There are some doubts about Li Ji's promotion to Zuopushe, the Minister of Finance, and his performance as the first assistant, but most of them definitely agree, especially among the hundreds of officials in the DPRK who rarely object. Since he surrendered his land in the second year of Wude and was given the surname Li by the late emperor, Li Ji has been a military general. Although he is not as bright as Li Jing, Li Xiaogong and others, he has won every battle and never disappointed the court. He captured and killed Fugong Er, They defeated the Eastern Turks and hunted down Xue Yantuo. Whenever they encountered dangerous battles, the first thing that the government and the public thought of was Li Ji.
After Li Jing retired, Li Ji used his position as the first person in the military to control the generals, and no one dissatisfied.
As for Fang Jun, there was not much discussion. Previously, the case of the supervisory censor impeaching Fang Jun for "robbing a civilian girl" broke out. As the case became clear, public opinion gradually disappeared. Fang Jun took up the post of "Secretary of the Ministry of Military Affairs". No one in the court doubted Fang Jun's ability. After all, Fang Jun showed extraordinary strategic ability in the annihilation of Gaochang Kingdom and the battle of Niuzhuji, and Lin Yiguo opened the frontier. Even if some people feel resentful about the merits of expanding the land, they are still blameless.
The only thing that fails to convince the public is his age...
From ancient times to the present, there are not many people who have reached high positions at a young age. Logically speaking, Fang Jun is not too shocking. But if you look closely, you will find that most of those young people who have achieved success are from royal families, and they do not live in key yamen. Like Fang Jun, he has taken charge of the military and political affairs of a country before he was even crowned. It is not said that it has never happened before, but it is enough. The name goes down in history.
But when I think about the power of his father Fang Xuanling and the favor of the emperor, I feel relieved.
You have a good father and a good father-in-law. The key is that you are capable. If others don’t take the top position, who will? No matter how envious and jealous he is, no matter how upset his stomach is, he cannot admit that Fang Jun's leadership of the Ministry of War, even though it is not expected by the public, is natural.
This is an era of "fighting for fathers". Origin means almost everything, and family represents the upper limit of life. Having a good father and a good family is your natural capital. Others are only envious, and few future generations are like that. They are generally full of contempt for "a certain second generation".
Are you dissatisfied?
Yes, but if you want to express disdain, you must first have a good father...
The results of the supervision of the censor Le Yanwei caused widespread controversy. (End of chapter)