Chapter 2319 Return to the Ministry of War
The Ministry of War Yamen.
The usually noisy and busy housekeeping now calmed down. Some clerks and servants came in and out to clean the tables and chairs on the floor with rags. They tried to walk as lightly as possible, while all the waiters, chiefs, and doctors were all in unison. They gathered at the door of the check-in room, standing in a row with their hands behind their hands, chatting, and paying attention to the open main door from time to time.
Cui Dunli stroked his beard under his chin and said with emotion: "Who would have thought that after all this going around, the prince-in-law would have to come back to take charge of the overall situation?"
Du Zhijing on the side smiled and said: "Brother Cui still has the vision, congratulations."
Cui Dunli laughed, looking pleased with himself.
He was born in the Bolingcui family, and was one of the few sons of a Shandong family who held a high position in the court. He told the barbarians that he was honest, diligent and fair, and had a good reputation in the court. The family wanted to find him a Zhongshu Sheren. The position went straight to the center, but was rejected by Cui Dunli.
In the past, the Ministry of War was just an idle bureau that provided military logistics. It had no soldiers and no power, and there were no channels for promotion. Coming here was basically just a transition, and then seeking a high position and further development.
However, through a series of measures taken by Fang Jun, especially the establishment of the foundry bureau under the Ministry of War, various new types of ordnance were sought after by various armies, making the status of the Ministry of War in the army rise again and again, and it was no longer as dispensable as it had been in the past. .
The firearms equipment greatly increased the combat effectiveness of the Tang army by more than one level. The only Bureau of Guns and Artillery in the entire Tang Dynasty that was qualified to cast muskets and artillery was under the Ministry of War. No one of the generals and the Sixteenth Guards army should be flattered. Go to the Ministry of War so that you can change your equipment first and improve your combat effectiveness as soon as possible?
Therefore, Cui Dunli feels that based on the current development, the Ministry of War has a better future.
At least until the end of the Eastern Expedition, the status of the Ministry of War will always be at a very high level. After the victory of the Eastern Expedition, rewards will be given based on merits. When the time comes to move around, will it not only be satisfied with the position of a Zhongshu Sheren?
If you run it properly, you might be able to be promoted on the spot and sit in the position of Minister of War...
Now that Fang Jun has gone round and round and returned to the Ministry of War, and has occupied the position of Minister of War, Cui Dunli knows that with his current qualifications and achievements, it is absolutely impossible to hold this position, and Fang Junzhi is strong, has extensive connections in the court, and is in front of His Majesty. The degree of favor can make the military department better.
The higher the attention, the greater the chance of meritorious service. For Cui Dunli, this team not only did not suffer any loss, but it was actually a great thing.
That's why Du Zhijing congratulated him for not transferring his position but sticking to the Ministry of War.
In fact, everyone feels that with Cui Dunli’s family background and his own abilities, he may be able to go a step further and be promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of War in the near future...
Liu Shi looked at Guo Fushan and said warmly: "It seems that Fang Erlang is among the best among men. How can the military department lock him down? The political hall, or the military aircraft department that will be established, is where Fang Erlang can display his talents. We can only If you try your best to help, you will be rewarded in the future.”
Liu Shi, who is dressed in official robes, is now very high-spirited. The Ministry of War has emerged as the Foundry Bureau and the Gun and Artillery Bureau, and these two workshops are under his jurisdiction. Although his current identity is still just the head of the Ministry of War, looking at the military , even those generals of the Sixteenth Guards must be polite to him, this is the power to control resources.
After Guo Fushan was promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of War, he has become the de facto leader of the Ministry of War. When a person has no power, he can be low-key and humble, but when the power is suddenly taken away, everyone will have to suffer for some time.
It's just that these words at this time make people think a lot...
Cui Dunli also said from the side: "Fang Erlang is not a person who takes power. He always takes care of his subordinates and dares to take responsibility. We can all be reused under his command."
Guo Fushan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He waved his hands repeatedly and said with a wry smile: "Everyone, I know you have good intentions, but is it possible that someone in my country is one of those short-sighted people who are greedy for power? To be honest, during the period when I served as Zuo Shilang and presided over the ministry, , I am anxious, lest I make a mistake, and to be honest, with my qualifications, I have to deal with those big guys all day long. , every time I nodded and bowed, letting others call me around, it was really enough... People need to be self-aware, and someone in my country is not the material to be the chief officer, so he is only suitable for filling in the gaps and starting around. Now, Fang Erlang has been promoted. I can’t even feel happy about it. How can I feel any regret? You are overthinking it.”
He was smiling on his face, but he was cursing in his heart!
What do you two mean by this? Now that Fang Jun has been promoted to Minister of War, but before he takes office, he, the Zuo Shilang, feels jealous and resentful, hating himself for not being able to become Minister of War?
Mother!
Isn't this harmful?
Don’t you know what kind of person that second room is? He looked like he was smiling, but if he made any mistakes when handling departmental affairs, he would think that he was really against him and showed dissatisfaction. Do you believe that he could break my legs?
"Hey! Come on, come on, don't say a few words."
Du Zhijing quickly stopped.
Several people stood solemnly, straightened their clothes, and then walked towards the main entrance together.
Guo Fushan suppressed his anger, gritted his teeth, and waited for me. I will have your little shoes to wear in the future...
When they arrived at the main entrance, they saw the headmaster Jun riding his horse. When he got to the stone steps in front of the door, he dismounted from his horse, threw the reins to the door, and strode up the stone steps.
Guo Fushan and others all came forward and paid homage: "I have seen Fang Shangshu in my humble position."
"Haha, we are all brothers, why are we so polite? Please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"
Fang Jun laughed heartily, with a sunny face. He quickly stepped forward to help several people up, patted their shoulders one by one, and said with a smile: "From now on, I hope you will help me a lot. We will work together to build a large military department." , Leader of the Sixth Department, Megatron! ”
These heroic words immediately aroused the hearts of Guo Fushan and others.
The Ministry of War has always been the least popular among the six ministries. It sounds like it is in charge of the world's military, but in fact there are emperors at the top and sixteen generals at the bottom. Almost all the big shots in the court have served in the army, and all of them have deep qualifications. With such a high position and authority, who can the Ministry of War command?
In the end, it had to be reduced to an idle yamen that could only take charge of logistics...
Since Fang Jun came, the Ministry of War's status has suddenly improved.
The prince-in-law of the current dynasty had a profound background, outstanding abilities, and a willful temper. The chiefs of the three provinces, six ministries, and nine ministers of the central government usually made excuses in front of the officials of the Ministry of War. With Fang Jun's name, who dares not to obediently handle the affairs of the military department?
Not even a step slower!
This is confidence, this is prestige.
Guo Fushan, Cui Dunli, and Liu Shi all bent down and saluted: "I sincerely follow Fang Shangshu's teachings. We will assist Fang Shangshu with all our heart, serve the king, and do our best!"
"Okay! Let's go in."
"Here!"
"Fang Shangshu, please!"
Several people led Fang Jun into the main entrance. In the courtyard, the officials, clerks, and servants on duty at the Ministry of War Yamen all stood neatly. When they saw Fang Jun coming in, they all shouted: "We have seen him before." Fang Shangshu!”
For a moment, Fang Jun was in high spirits.
This is the central government office that he has truly been in charge of since the Ministry of Industry. This is equivalent to the Ministry of National Defense in later generations!
Who would have thought that Fang Jun would one day be crowned minister?
On a whim, Fang Jun stood in front of the door, with one hand on his hip and the other waving: "A certain Fang Erlang is back again!"
Everyone in the courtyard was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
This tone... was full of banditry, but no one thought it was vulgar. On the contrary, everyone felt proud of it.
In the eyes of other departments and yamen, isn't this Fang Erlang just a bandit?
The Ministry of Civil Affairs was stuck with the salary, money and food from the Ministry of War, so Fang Erlang stepped in. Tang Jian, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, immediately asked someone to personally escort the money and food to the Ministry of War. The Ministry of Civil Affairs used the conditions for the promotion of officials from the Ministry of War to talk about whether this would work or that would not work, so Fang Erlang stepped in. , Li Daozong, the official minister, immediately ordered Si Xun The officials of the Department and the Examination Department "handled special matters" and did not dare to delay for a moment; the Ministry of Works excused the repairs of various yamen of the Ministry of War on the pretext that the projects were huge, and as a result, Fang Erlang sent a famous invitation to the Minister of Works. Zhang Liang obediently sent someone here...
How can such a leader not be supported by his subordinates?
Now Fang Jun has gone around in circles, and when he returns to the Ministry of War, he already has the black hat of Minister of the Ministry of War on his head. The Yamen of the Ministry of War has returned to the arrogant days of "three provinces, six ministries and nine temples". Everyone is doing things smoothly and everything is smooth. If everything goes well, how can we not be full of morale and cheer?
The cheers soaring into the sky shocked everyone in the nearby Yamen.
The arrogant and domineering Fang Erlang is back...(End of Chapter)