Chapter 2398 The Great Court Meeting (continued)
Just when everyone was still worried and entangled, someone said: "The veteran agrees with Liu Zhongcheng's recommendation. Fang Shaobao has made great achievements. He led the fleet across the seven seas, opened up territory for the trade routes of the Tang Dynasty, and also led the army to fight in the Western Regions. During the two battles, the Turkic wolf cavalry sent more troops out of Baidao, swept across Mobei, destroyed Xue Yantuo, sealed the wolf in Xushan, and conquered Shiyanran. It expanded the border of the northern border of the Tang Dynasty all the way to the North Sea. Looking at the court, its achievements are also very few. It's just that although he has outstanding achievements, he is just a weakling. He is inevitably inexperienced in taking charge of the country's troops. If he can become a privy minister and assist the Minister of Military and Aircraft in handling military affairs, we, the veterans, will be able to quickly accumulate experience. As it approaches its end, this empire will still have to rely on the younger generation to step up and help His Majesty create a foundation that will last forever. We should cultivate it from now on and prepare for the rainy day. ”
Everyone took a closer look and found out that it was Xiao Yu, the Duke of Song and the Crown Prince.
Although everyone is a little disdainful, thinking that this is Xiao Yu's "rewarding talents without avoiding relatives", they also deeply agree with his words. The court is always full of vitality, and a group of old guys can't always be the masters here. We must give young people some opportunities. Otherwise, when the old guys retire in the future and young people step in suddenly and lack experience, wouldn't it be a disservice to the country?
Zhang Liang, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, said: "The minister agrees with Taifu Xiao's words. Fang Jun is extremely talented and has made great achievements. He should be given the position of Privy Council to join the military department. Otherwise, if he appoints others, how can he serve the public?"
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He was tricked by Fang Jun. He wanted to stand by Changsun Wuji to ensure his political status, but he did not dare to offend Fang Jun...
Li Xiaogong, Prince of Hejian County, also said: "We all agree. Nowadays, the imperial army is equipped with firearms on a large scale. Although it is unique in the world and invincible, it also lacks a few generals who are proficient in firearms warfare. Fang Jun is the founder of firearms warfare. , with his deep chest and extraordinary strategy, he should continue to strive for excellence in the research and development, innovation and perfection of firearms tactics in line with his qualifications to enter the center of the imperial army."
This is the truth.
Gunpowder was developed by Fang Jun, firearms were started by Fang Jun, and he vigorously promoted it. This created an invincible navy that wreaked havoc across the seven seas, and even annihilated Mobei with an army of one guard, destroying Xue Yantuo. Not surprisingly, firearms will still shine in the upcoming Eastern Expedition.
It can be said that Fang Jun single-handedly led an unprecedented military revolution. Now even famous generals such as "Military God" Li Jing, "Victorious General" Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong have begun to study firearms tactics with great concentration. In the military circles of the Tang Dynasty, , Fang Jun has already become a benchmark for the new generation, a figure like a "military god".
As the center of the military, how can the Military Aircraft Department convince the public if Fang Junzhi does not join?
Changsun Wuji held his breath in his chest, unable to swallow or spit it out, and felt very uncomfortable. He had already reached a tacit agreement among the ministers that Fang Jun could not be promoted to the position of Minister of Military Aircraft Department under any circumstances, but he did not expect that Fang Jun would settle for the next best thing and create a Privy Councilor of the Military Aircraft Department... This guy was too treacherous and slippery.
And now ministers are expressing support, and the temporary alliance formed due to the assassination is self-defeating.
The ministers are willing to suppress Fang Jun, kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and avoid future mistakes, but they are not willing to go to death to offend Fang Jun. The Minister of Military Aircraft Department cannot be a minister. If they want to stop even a Privy Council running errands, they will definitely offend Fang Jun to death. Dead.
It would be fine if everyone worked together to crush Fang Jun to death. They didn't do this kind of thing once or twice, whether it was Li Jing, who had great military exploits in the past, or Li Xiaogong, who was known as the "number one general in the clan" , weren't they all incited by them to stir up public opinion, and then leave His Majesty Li Er alone?
But Fang Jun is different.
Maybe everyone can unite to suppress Fang Jun for a while, but when the prince comes to power in the future, Fang Jun will suddenly be like a fish in the sea and a dragon in the sky. Whoever suppresses him today will be rewarded tenfold and a hundredfold tomorrow.
With His Highness the Crown Prince's renewed reliance on Fang Jun, who can stop him at that time?
Now that the goal has been achieved, let's just go with the flow and let him enter the military aircraft, so that we can talk to each other later...
Especially Xiao Yu made Changsun Wuji very angry.
As you said outside the palace just now, you must give Fang Jun some benefits, otherwise the situation will be endless. Are you talking about Fang Jun entering the Military Aircraft Department as Privy Council?
I thought I was giving some compensation somewhere else!
You and I were discussing the quota of Minister of Military and Aircraft here, and you sold Fang Jun to a good person over there. You have killed all the good people here and outside, and I am the only one who suffers?
Changsun Wuji felt extremely aggrieved. He had never been so heartbroken in all the years he had been in court. He gritted his teeth and held back his strength, waiting for Rong to come back with revenge from Xiao Yu later.
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On the throne, His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to stop the chaos and noise in the court, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please be patient. The most important item in this court meeting is to recommend the candidate for the Minister of Military and Aircraft. It won’t be too late to discuss other matters until the candidate for the Minister of Military and Aircraft is confirmed.”
He looked around and said: "The British Government, the Political Affairs Hall is considering drawing up a list of candidates for the Minister of Military and Aircraft."
Li Ji stood up and solemnly replied: "Your Majesty, of course there is one. After discussion with all the ministers and assistants in the political affairs hall, a plan was drawn up by Duke Zhao Sun Wuji, Wei Chen, Prince Li Xiaogong of Hejian County, Duke Wei Li Jing, Duke Guo Song Xiao Yu and five others are in charge, and I sincerely request your Majesty to sanction it.”
His Majesty Li Er frowned and thought about it in his mind. He felt that these five people were all impeccable in terms of ability, reputation, and status.
It was just the name of Duke Wei Li Jing that made him hesitate a little.
After all, during the Xuanwu Sect, Li Jing stayed out of the matter and never participated in it, which made it difficult for His Majesty Li Er to get rid of the problem. Even after Li Jing swore allegiance, he still performed his duties conscientiously and made outstanding achievements. There were few rivals in the dynasty, but he still couldn't get Li Er. His Majesty's complete confidence.
This is why Li Jing, who had military power in his hands, had to retreat bravely and become an official in his prime...
Now that Li Jing is getting old, there is actually no problem in resurrecting, but directly becoming one of the core bosses of the imperial military... Is it safe?
While he was still weighing the matter, another person from the back row stepped forward and said: "Weak ministers, Xiao Yu! Duke of Song Dynasty, Xiao Yu, is a minister of the country and a pillar of the imperial court, and his subordinates admire him very much. However, the Military Aircraft Department is the imperial power. The core of the army, handling the entire army For important tasks, he must have experience in leading troops to kill enemies and the ability to make decisions on the battlefield. After all, the Duke of Song is a civil servant, and I am afraid that his ability to handle military affairs is limited. From the perspective of a minor minister, Li Yuanjing, the king of Jing, seems to be more suitable."
Everyone took a look and found out that it was Shangshu Zuocheng Yu Wenjie.
He actually recommended Jing Wang Li Yuanjing?
What a nonsense!
Although his reasons for opposing Xiao Yu seem to be quite sufficient, King Jing has never been on the battlefield, let alone commanded soldiers and horses. I am afraid that he may not be as good as Xiao Yu. After all, the latter has been the prime minister for many years and has no I have eaten pork and seen pigs run away.
His Majesty Li Er, who was sitting on the throne, was stunned for a moment. He subconsciously thought of the scene when Li Yuanjing went to the palace to present a painting.
Ruan Xian is wild and unrestrained, living in seclusion in the mountains and forests?
Zhang Yu was a mediocre person, but he was promoted to prime minister?
He had never understood Li Yuanjing's true intention before, but now after listening to Yu Wenjie's words, it became vaguely clear.
Not capable?
No problem, who stipulates that as a prime minister, you must be capable? People with amazing talents and beauty may not necessarily make the country beautiful and the imperial power stable. On the contrary, they will hinder and threaten the imperial power. If they are not careful, they will create a generation of powerful ministers and the imperial power will fall by the wayside. In contrast, those who do nothing will have much simpler thoughts. , can only rely on the imperial power to ascend to the throne, and can only rely on the imperial power to stabilize the position of prime minister and assistant.
The army is the foundation of imperial power. The government can be corrupted and ministers can betray, but the army must be firmly in the hands of the imperial power, otherwise it will be a disaster.
Who is the most trustworthy?
No one knows this, but for the Li Tang royal family, the descendants of the clan are naturally the most reliable.
Because even if one day they rebel, the world will still be the world of Li and Tang, the country will not change, and the country will not change.
Moreover, Li Yuanjing probably wanted to use this to express his wishes to the emperor - my brother, I am willing to be a military minister made of clay and clay, so as to beautify the good wishes of your majesty, brother, friend and brother...
His Majesty Li Er pondered for a long time, weighing the pros and cons and calculating the gains and losses in his mind.
I have to say that this last point really touched his heart. Regarding Li Yuanjing, he had been hesitating and wanted to cut him off, but he was afraid that he would once again bear the reputation of killing brothers and brothers. If he let it go, he was worried that his evil intentions would not die. , who conspired to tamper with us, must be killed when the time comes...
If Li Yuanjing really changed his mind, gave up his thoughts of tampering, and was willing to be a prime minister like Zhang Yu honestly, it would be a perfect solution. (End of chapter)