Chapter 2274 Military Aircraft Department
His Majesty Li Er put down the bowl in his hand, waved his hand, and a servant came forward to collect the remains of the bowl and chopsticks.
Fang Jun reluctantly put down the bowl and chopsticks, full of resentment in his heart: He only ate one bowl and was not full yet. This emperor is so selfish. You don't care about others when you are full...
He secretly decided to try to avoid dining with His Majesty Li Er from now on.
It’s simply a suffering...
A palace maid brought some tea, and His Majesty Li Er poured a cup of tea and sat there sipping it slowly, closing his eyes slightly to recuperate.
Soon, there was the sound of footsteps outside the palace, and a chamberlain came in to announce: "Your Majesty, the British Duke has arrived."
His Majesty Li Er then opened his eyes and said: "Xuan!"
"Here!"
The chamberlain turned around and went out. After a moment, the British Duke Li Ji quickly walked in and saluted and paid homage.
Fang Jun also stood up and stood on one side with his hands tied.
After Li Ji finished saluting, His Majesty Li Er said warmly: "Everyone, please sit down. Come and serve tea."
Li Ji and Fang Jun thanked each other and sat down on the left and right sides of His Majesty Li Er respectively, serving fragrant tea.
His Majesty Li Er then looked at Fang Jun and said, "Tell me your thoughts in more detail."
"Here."
Fang Jun put down his tea cup, organized his speech, and said slowly: "The promulgation and implementation of imperial decrees must be drafted by His Majesty, and then reviewed and issued by the three provinces. This process is rigorous and thorough, which can minimize the possibility of 'chaos'." came into being to protect the development of the empire. However, it should be noted that military orders are different from political orders. We must carefully consider and adopt the opinions of many people before and after. There is no need to rush, and there is a large error tolerance rate. Therefore, this cumbersome administrative process can minimize errors. In fact, the ministers of the Political Hall are fully capable of doing so. Under His Majesty's leadership, the empire's elites have become stronger and stronger. However, military orders are different..."
After a pause, seeing His Majesty Li Er and Li Ji listening attentively, Fang Jun continued: "One of the characteristics of military orders is 'fast'! News often comes very quickly and must be made within a very fast time. Decision is made in order to respond as quickly as possible. This is the so-called "soldiers are valuable and quick". The military situation is like fire, and it lasts for a short time. There must be no delay at all, otherwise there will be big problems. The Eastern Expedition is a national war, and the whole country will attack Goguryeo. Even if the military power of the Tang Dynasty is enough to crush it into powder, any accident is possible on the battlefield. When emergencies occur, how to deal with emergencies quickly and accurately becomes the top priority. ”
Speaking of this, Fang Jun paused.
This is not to leave time for these two people to understand. They are both famous generals with a lifetime of military service and unparalleled strategies. How can they not understand this truth?
In the past, it was just a leaf that obscured the view of the mountain.
Now Fang Jun only gave a little guidance, and the two people immediately understood the core purpose of Fang Jun's words - administrative power can be handed over to the political affairs hall and the three provinces. The emperor does not even need to make suggestions, he only needs supervision. The key is If chaos is brought into order at all times, the world will not be in chaos.
But military power must be firmly in the hands of the emperor!
Delegate power to the political affairs hall and let it take charge of the world's government affairs, while the emperor firmly grasps the military power. As long as the military power is in hand, the imperial power will naturally be stable.
The emperor cannot grasp the imperial power alone. He needs an institution to implement his will, become his arm, and assist him in commanding the imperial army.
His Majesty Li Er held a cup of tea and drank slowly. After a long while, he asked Li Ji: "What do you think?"
Li Ji nodded and said: "I think it is feasible. The left and right sides are just a temporary yamen. It can assist your majesty in handling military affairs during the war. It can reduce your majesty's work, improve the efficiency of work, and can supervise your majesty during the Eastern Expedition." Once there is any change in the national military affairs, especially in the Arab army in the Western Region, there is no need to send the general information thousands of miles to the battlefield in Liaodong for His Majesty to make a decision, which will indeed have the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort.”
This is Li Ji, otherwise no other prime minister would be able to express his agreement so easily.
This is a clear decentralization of power from the government!
Li Ji is like this. It is appropriate to say that he is willing to be indifferent. In fact, he may be the most unsuitable candidate to be the chief minister...
This person has no ambitions. He adheres to the principle of doing less and doing less, doing less and making fewer mistakes. He will never be greedy for power like others, wishing he could hold all the power in the world tightly in his hands.
In his opinion, the setting up of this yamen will greatly reduce the workload of his prime minister. With fewer things to do, the chance of making mistakes will naturally be smaller. He will be relaxed and comfortable, which is what he wants. As for others who would use this yamen to become important ministers with the same power as the prime minister, they didn't care at all.
His Majesty Li Er felt helpless when he saw Li Ji's attitude.
I know that asking is in vain...
His Majesty Li Er was 100% satisfied with Li Ji's ability and loyalty, but it was a pity that his indifferent, easy-going and unwilling to take responsibility often made him particularly annoyed.
However, from the beginning to the end, Li Ji's policy agenda was in line with His Majesty Li Er's wishes, so he could only reluctantly continue to let him serve as the chief minister.
Regarding Fang Jun's advice, His Majesty Li Er believed that it was indeed necessary.
On the one hand, it can speed up the processing of military affairs, and on the other hand, it can ensure that military aircraft are not leaked during the war. There are many people in this court who hope that the Eastern Expedition will suffer some setbacks or even completely fail...
Most importantly, this advice allowed His Majesty Li Er to see the possibility of fully controlling the army.
All military matters were personally reviewed by the emperor, discussed and handled with his close ministers, and then directly handled by these ministers. This made the military power of the country firmly in the hands of the emperor.
Even if it is set as a permanent yamen, future emperors will succeed each other and monopolize military power. Moreover, since these ministers who handle military affairs only assist the emperor in handling military affairs and do not have the power to issue orders themselves, there is no need to worry about the dispersion of power, but it will make the military power in the world It has been in the hands of the emperor for generations.
His Majesty Li Er deeply understands that not every emperor is wise and mighty. Throughout the dynasties, as the country lasts longer, it is more likely that there will be those who are "stronger than the hands of women in the palace" and "why not eat minced meat". This is inevitable for a foolish king.
The political affairs hall is headed by the prime minister and handles the national government affairs, which can avoid the fatal damage caused to the empire due to the king's ignorance to the greatest extent, and prevent the world from chaos.
The military power was tightly held in the hands of the emperor, which allowed even a mediocre lord to maintain his throne, leaving no opportunity for those with ulterior motives to take advantage of, and the royal family of Li and Tang Dynasty continued to prosper...
It should be noted that the Political Affairs Hall has become the highest military and political department of the empire, and even the emperor must be wary of it. If the military power is directly separated from the Political Affairs Hall, no matter how hard the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall try, they will not be able to endanger the empire. fundamental.
After thinking about it, Fang Jun's advice was of great benefit and no harm.
His Majesty Li Er asked again: "In your opinion, who will take up important positions in this newly established yamen?"
Fang Jun and Li Ji looked at each other and said in unison: "How can a humble official comment on such an important weapon of the country? Your Majesty still needs to be decisive."
"Qian Gang is arbitrary?"
His Majesty Li Er sneered and said: "In this dynasty, there are not all those who are as indifferent to fame and fortune as Mao Gong. There are countless people who speculate and compete for power. If I were to be arbitrary, those who could not be ranked among I am afraid that the ministers here are not trying to slander me in private for being self-willed and nepotistic! ”
Fang Jun and Li Ji lowered their heads, not daring to answer the question.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Fang Jun, snorted, and said sarcastically: "Even if you, Fang Erlang, gave this piece of advice, isn't it because you are unwilling to be lonely and have a request? Don't say anything to me. Such nonsense as serving the country and being selfless!”
Fang Juncheng was frightened and clasped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and the candle shines thousands of miles away!"
Li Ji almost couldn't help laughing...
This kid is so shameless. Your Majesty's words were clearly meant to mock him, but he actually shamelessly admitted that he had ulterior motives.
His Majesty Li Er was also very angry and cursed: "Look at your potential! Isn't it a good thing to do your best to run a good academy for me and cultivate talents for the empire? In time, your disciples and former officials will become Empire, it will be a matter of course for you to be promoted to a higher rank, so why are you so anxious for a moment and don’t know how to hide your strength and bide your time?”
Fang Jun nodded and admitted his mistake: "Your Majesty teaches you that a humble minister knows his mistake."
But the look on his face is clearly "I know I'm wrong, but I won't change it"...
His Majesty Li Er was furious. After a long while, he asked: "At the meeting on the first day of the lunar month, if the ministers approve this remonstrance, do you have a name for this newly built yamen in your mind?"
name?
That must be there!
Fang Jun subconsciously said: "It can be called the 'Military Aircraft Department'!"
The reason why we offer this advice is not only to promote the separation of military and political affairs, but also because of the title of "Minister of Military and Aircraft"?
How awesome...(End of chapter)