Chapter 2640 The prince proposes marriage
The power to supervise the country has always not only represented the emperor's trust and respect, but also represented a status. Although the prince naturally enjoys the power to supervise the country, this is completely different from the emperor's explicit edicts promulgating the world. In this way, It is equivalent to the status of a prince who must be supported by all his subjects.
The prince's decree is as if I were here in person!
From the day he became the crown prince until the day after his mother's death, Li Chengqian had never been recognized and affirmed by his father, let alone given the power to supervise the country. No wonder he was so rude...
After coming back to his senses, Li Chengqian said excitedly: "Is this serious?"
Fang Jun said: "The British official sent someone to tell us, so there will be no mistakes. Probably because he was afraid that the people in the East Palace would be too blind, so he didn't come to inform His Highness. Your Highness should understand."
Can Li Chengqian still care about this? These are all trivial matters, the most important thing is the power to supervise the country!
Not surprisingly, when the Eastern Expedition begins next spring, His Majesty Li Er will definitely lead the expedition in person. At that time, Li Chengqian will automatically have the power to supervise the country. However, this is very different from what His Majesty Li Er has explicitly promulgated. Although the former has the power to control courtiers and make decisions when the opportunity arises, , but when encountering major events, you still need to discuss with the ministers, and you can't make the decision yourself, but the latter actually fulfills the emperor's power, follows the rules and does whatever he wants!
Of course, once powerful officials such as Li Ji, Xiao Yu, and Changsun Wuji unite to resist, no matter how powerful they are, they will not be able to truly do whatever they want, but at least they have such power legally!
Li Chengqian got up from the table, straightened his clothes, put his hands together and bowed to the ground, bowed profusely and said, "Erlang's kindness will never be forgotten! I swear today that my line will never be broken, and I will never forget it." The merits of the Fang family will never be lost.”
Crown Princess Su also stood up and pulled Princess Lantian Yingying to bow down.
She comes from a family of officials, so she naturally understands the stakes involved. She also knows how difficult it is to win such power for the prince at a time when His Majesty Li Er is more fond of and favors King Jin. Therefore, she is grateful to Fang Jun. The sentiment is no less than that of Li Chengqian.
I completely agree with Li Chengqian's oath.
Princess Lantian looked confused. Naturally, she didn't understand this. She just saw her father and mother all giving great gifts, so she had no choice but to follow them and bow in a daze...
Fang Jun stood up quickly, stood aside and did not dare to accept the gift from the two men, and returned the courtesy: "Why do you have to do this, Your Highness? The reason why Wei Chen did this is not to hope that His Highness will remember Wei Chen's merits, but for the stability of the Tang Dynasty." , For the well-being of the people! Only if His Highness' position is stable, the imperial court can avoid the consumption of internal strife, and the Tang Dynasty can become more and more prosperous, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment! I would never dare to accept such a great gift!"
Li Chengqian respected him more and more, and said solemnly: "You are a scholar of the country, why shouldn't you treat a scholar of the country with great courtesy?"
Fang Jun just said: "Absolutely no, a humble minister cannot bear the reputation of a national scholar!"
After some humility, Li Chengqian and his wife gave up and knelt down to each other. Li Chengqian toasted Fang Jun with another glass of wine, then pointed at Princess Lantian who was pouring wine from a flask with great interest, and said with a smile: "My eldest daughter, I am alone. He is smart and pretty, but I don’t know if he is worthy of Erlang’s beloved son?”
Fang Jun almost choked on his drink. Is this a sign of marriage?
He waved his hand quickly: "How can a naughty dog be worthy of the princess? He must never dare to climb high."
Li Chengqian didn't take it seriously and glanced at the Crown Princess Su. The latter smiled gently. The couple had the same mind. Li Chengqian said: "Erlang, don't belittle yourself. The Fang family has a strict family tradition. How can the conduct of their children be bad?" The author said, no matter how naughty the son is, is it possible that he can be more naughty than you, the father? Well, it doesn't matter if you act wildly when you are young, as long as you know the righteousness and integrity, you will be successful sooner or later. Besides, as far as I know, the two young men in the house have always grown up beside the prime minister. , the prime minister is gentle and gentle, strong and upright, and the descendants he has taught will definitely be good.”
In this era, marriage is the best way to form an alliance. Li Chengqian needs Fang Jun's full support. Marriage is the safest way since they are all integrated. Vice versa, marrying your eldest daughter to the Fang family is equivalent to ensuring that the Fang family will be prosperous and prosperous, and will live with the country. This is the same as when His Majesty Li Er married Princess Gaoyang to Fang Jun. reason.
A marriage, two peace of mind, is what it should be.
Fang Jun smiled bitterly and said: "Weichen's two sons have not yet been weaned, how can they talk about marriage?"
Li Chengqian didn't take it seriously and said, "It's not like we're asking them to get married now. It's just a verbal agreement between our parents. We are already in-laws. Wouldn't it be better if we were in-laws?"
Fang Jun had no choice but to say: "The matter is serious and I don't dare to be expert in it. I still need to go back and ask my father for instructions before I reply to His Highness."
Li Chengqian said happily: "That's right! But there's no need to trouble Erlang. If I have time another day, I can go to the house to visit the Prime Minister in person and mention this matter. I don't think the Prime Minister will refuse such a kiss. It’s a good opportunity for our two families to share weal and woe.”
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!"
Fang Jun thanked him, then skipped the topic and said: "Your Majesty wants to stabilize his position as the crown prince. His imperial edict granting the power to supervise the country is not enough. Your Majesty's great talents, strategies and arbitrary actions will never be due to You are bound by your own will and go against your own will, so the most important thing at the moment is for Your Highness to make your own achievements and let His Majesty see your excellence, so that you can completely dispel Yi Chu's heart."
Li Chengqian drank a glass of wine and sighed: "The truth is so, but how easy is it? Now I am assisting my father in handling government affairs. I have no place to make the final decision. The success or failure of right and wrong is all covered up by my father. I want to make achievements." ,Disaster It’s even more difficult, but it’s better for the young slave to focus on the Ministry of Secretariat. He can be dispatched by everyone. As long as he is a little outstanding, he can be seen by others. How about asking his father to take care of the official affairs? "
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This was really difficult for him.
Nowadays, Li Chengqian's job is to assist His Majesty Li Er in handling government affairs, which is equivalent to the position of "Secretary-General". Although the affairs are complicated throughout the day, there is no room to show his ability. Everything has to be decided by His Majesty Li Er, and there is no autonomy. power.
Fang Jun offered a toast to Li Chengqian, pondered for a moment, and asked, "That's fine, but which yamen does His Highness prefer?"
Li Chengqian had obviously considered this matter for a long time. Hearing this, he said: "Nowadays, the guards on the left and right are getting corrupted day by day, which has led to the deterioration of the security of the capital. For example, the last time your sister and many other royal family members were beaten up by the Guanlong disciples in the capital, this is not the case. should not When it happens, the patrol system of the left and right guards is ineffective, so it is unable to prevent it, causing a catastrophe. If the left and right guards are all in charge, the public order in the capital can be improved very quickly. "
Fang Jun was startled and said quickly: "Who gave you this idea?"
"This morning when Master Yu was explaining the lesson to Gu, Gu once mentioned this matter. It was Master Yu who suggested that Gu be in charge of the left and right guards. What's wrong with Erlang's reaction?"
Seeing Li Chengqian's confused expression, Fang Jun smiled bitterly, not knowing what to say.
The several teachers His Majesty Li Er arranged for Li Chengqian were all noble and well-educated people. In terms of knowledge, they were all the best in the world, but their political preparations and court struggles were almost in vain. ……
After some deliberation, he said cautiously: "Your Highness should know that although the left and right guards do not have any of His Majesty's confidants as generals, they have special duties. They are usually responsible for patrolling the capital, beacons, roads, and water and grass. When the emperor travels, Pioneer in the apse, patrolling day and night, staying overnight How important is the responsibility of being a vigilant? Especially when the emperor is traveling, or when he is patrolling the capital, it is related to the safety of His Majesty. Anyone can take on such a position, but as a prince, His Highness cannot. Don’t take this responsibility!”
Just kidding, although the prince is the successor of the emperor, almost all emperors teach the prince carefully while keeping strict guard against him.
The person who is most qualified to succeed him is often the person who has the most opportunity and ability to kill him...
Especially His Majesty Li Er who once "forced his father to abdicate". If Li Chengqian were in charge of the left and right guards, I'm afraid His Majesty Li Er would have to turn a blind eye even to sleep at night, lest he, the eldest son, dislike him, the emperor, and live longer that day. , can't wait to rebel...
So where can Li Chengqian get involved in such a position?
Those "emperors" in the East Palace really succeeded more than failed. It is estimated that Li Chengqian in history was the one who did bad things with good intentions and was dragged into the pit alive... (End of Chapter)