Chapter 2653 Prepare for a Rainy Day
Officials from the Ministry of War crowded around Fang Jun. They all bowed and saluted, and sent out a flood of congratulatory messages.
After the imperial edict was issued, approved and filed in Menxia Province, the news of Fang Jun's promotion to the title of Duke of Yue had spread throughout all the central government offices, causing shock to both the government and the public. The highest-ranking duke in the court today is either a founding minister or a relative who supported His Majesty Li Er in his ascension to the throne and fought bloody battles for him. Someone like Fang Jun who has been able to rise to the rank of duke with his merits in the past few years, It's unique.
In particular, the unique honor of "one family and two kingdoms" makes people even more impressed by the prosperity of the Fang family.
In the officialdom, people always favor the popular and suppress the unfavorable, but Fang Jun has reached the pinnacle of the title of minister, how can he not flatter and blindly please?
Not to mention that these officials in the Ministry of War are all his subordinates and can be regarded as direct relatives. The higher Fang Jun's title and power, the more they will benefit...
Fang Jun didn't put on any airs, he just clasped his fists in return and encouraged Li Tai with a smile, so that he could go to the Ministry of War Minister's check-in room with him.
Although I haven't come to the Ministry of War for many days to work, the duty room is spotless, which shows that someone must be cleaning it every day to keep it so clean.
As soon as the two sat down, Cui Dunli, the left minister of the Ministry of War, Guo Fushan, the right minister of the Ministry of War, Liu Shi, Du Zhijing and others all came. First, they met with His Highness the King of Wei, and then all congratulated Fang Jun.
Fang Jun waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all brothers, why should we be so polite? Please take a seat."
After everyone was done, Fang Jun got straight to the point and said, "I will be heading south in the next few days to accompany His Royal Highness the King of Wei to the south of the Yangtze River. I was a little uneasy before leaving, so I came here to give you a few words."< br>
Cui Dunli hurriedly straightened his back and said solemnly: "What did the Duke of Yue teach you? But please speak frankly. My subordinates will definitely act according to orders and there will be no mistakes."
He must answer this question.
He is the Acting Minister of the Ministry of War, which is regarded as the highest official position to succeed Fang Jun in handling the affairs of the Ministry of War. His position means whether Fang Jun can continue to have complete control over the Ministry of War, and no one else can take his place.
Fang Jun nodded happily and said: "I don't have an order, I just want everyone to be more vigilant. This time I am going south and temporarily leaving the capital. I guess some people will covet the power of the Ministry of War. They will take advantage of every opportunity to seize the power of the Ministry of War."
Cui Dunli hurriedly said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Duke of Yue, all our subordinates will look after you, Duke of Yue. Anyone who wants to get involved in the power of the Ministry of War will never get past the level of my subordinates!"
Liu Shi was more direct and said loudly: "We only recognize you, Duke of Yue. No matter who wants to get involved in the military department, even if he comes in under the order, he must be pushed aside to cool down, otherwise he can only be killed by an imperial edict." Everyone will be dismissed!”
Li Tai leaned his upper body on the back of the chair, watching with cold eyes, and had to nod secretly.
When you are an official, no matter how big or small you are, your subordinates must be of the same mind as their superiors. Otherwise, they will get into trouble in every possible way, and even the best boss will not be able to achieve political achievements.
Look at the officers of the Ministry of War. They are all close to swearing allegiance. They are just like a bandit's den. If Fang Jun shouts that I want to rebel, all these subordinates will grit their teeth and follow...
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This is prestige. It can make subordinate officials follow you wholeheartedly, but not everyone can do it.
Fang Jun sneered, squinted at Liu Shi, and said lightly: "I'm afraid that's not necessarily the case? If it's someone else, that's fine. I believe in Master Liu's integrity, but if the person coming is your relative or friend... I don't know Master Liu. Can you still remember these words today? ”
Liu Shi patted his chest, wanting to show his loyalty, but before he could say anything, his heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that this stick means something else? ,
Or maybe he came to the Ministry of War Yamen today just to say this to me? Or even, do you want to have an attitude towards yourself?
The words were stuck in his throat, Liu Shi secretly swallowed and sweated a little.
The reason why he was able to join the Ministry of War as the chief officer was because his nephew, the Queen, married the King of Jin and became the Princess of Jin. Otherwise, the power of the Liu family in Hedong would not be enough to send him to such a central yamen chief position.
But then the King of Jin was imprisoned by His Majesty Li Er, leaving Liu Shi without a backer. His life in the Ministry of War was difficult, and he was almost unable to survive.
Fortunately, Fang Jun came to the Ministry of War at that time and made drastic reforms. Although he was suppressed in every possible way, he was finally handed over to him to take charge of the foundry bureau that he valued most, making him a marginal person in the Ministry of War's yamen and becoming a hot-shot. A famous person, his status suddenly rises.
But now the King of Jin has been released from captivity, and I heard that His Majesty supports him even more than before, and even intends to change him to a crown prince.
If this is true, then the struggle between the King of Jin and the Crown Prince may have begun secretly, and the Ministry of War should be an important office that the two sides compete for.
If while Fang Jun was away south, the King of Jin and the Guanlong nobles behind him operated properly and placed their cronies in important positions in the Ministry of War, then where should Liu Shi go?
There was silence in the duty room, everyone's eyes were looking at Liu Shi, waiting for him to express his position.
Liu Shi's eyelids twitched, and he resisted the slight itch caused by the cold sweat on his head sliding down his hairline. He didn't dare to raise his hand to wipe it. His mind was racing, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Don't worry, Lord Yue, no matter where you arrive, At all times, your subordinates are your most trustworthy confidants! I dare not say anything else. As long as your subordinates are still alive, no one can put their hands into the foundry! ”
He knew what Fang Jun cared about, and he also knew that if he had to choose between the Ministry of War and the Foundry Bureau, Fang Jun would definitely choose the latter without hesitation.
So he immediately stated that he would take good care of the foundry bureau.
This is not an expedient solution, because he understands Fang Jun's temperament. If he bluntly says that he must obey the family's orders at this time, he will turn against Fang Jun in the future. Fang Jun can't do anything to him, and will even send him out of this place as a matter of course. Room value.
But once he talks double-heartedly and shows loyalty, but secretly ends up getting involved with King Jin to poach Fang Jun, then he will face an extremely tragic end.
Changsun Wuji is known as the "Yin Man", who specializes in stabbing his enemies behind the back and punishing the enemy terribly, but Fang Jun is a thunderbolt. He will not wait for the opportunity behind your back, but will kill you in front of your face. Completely wiped out the dust, never be able to stand up again!
How did Qiu Shenji die?
How did Changsun Dan die?
Even though no one has ever produced evidence to prove that the tragic deaths of these two people were related to Fang Jun, everyone in the world believed that he must have done it.
Even though Changsun Huan's death was not by Fang Jun's own hands, the causes and consequences were connected, and it was clear that he died under Fang Jun's plan...
At that time, Fang Jun dared to kill the children of aristocratic families like Qiu Shenji and Changsun Dan. Now Fang Jun has become the Duke of Yue, the Prince Shaobao, and the Minister of the Ministry of War. He is a unique boss in the court. He is just a Hedong Liu. Being the head of the Ministry of War with a family background, isn't that just like squeezing an ant to death?
So he understood that whatever he said in front of Fang Jun today should not be mixed with even half of water. Once he breaks his promise in the future, Fang Jun will definitely make him unable to eat and walk around...
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Very good, I hope Chief Liu can remember what I said today. We are all witnesses here. I have always treated my own people generously and generously, but if anyone cheats on others and does one thing in front of others and does another behind the scenes, then there is no need to blame them." I don’t care about old feelings and will ruin your reputation!”
Everyone was stunned and hurriedly responded: "Don't worry, Duke of Yue, if there is any negative relationship, both humans and gods will abandon you!"
Li Tai clicked his tongue, listen, is this still an official of the imperial court? They are simply a group of bandits who have turned into a bandit...
Fang Jun nodded with satisfaction and said: "Okay, I came here today just to remind everyone that everyone in the military department will be loyal to Your Majesty and the Crown Prince. They must be firm in their determination. Even if the mountains are overwhelming, they will not change their original intention and die for Your Majesty and the Crown Prince." , is our duty!”
"That's it for the time being. You will go and deal with the ministry affairs yourself. Minister Cui will stay for a while."
"Here!"
Guo Fushan, Liu Shi and others quickly stood up, saluted and then exited.
Only Cui Dunli was left wondering: "What other instructions does the Duke of Yue have?"
Fang Jun waved his hand and said: "If it goes as expected, the Ministry of War will definitely be regarded by the King of Jin as the biggest key to defeating the crown prince, so he will definitely try to compete for the leadership of the Ministry of War. It is even possible to remove me. The post of Minister of the Ministry of War is assigned to others. ”
Cui Dunli took a breath of cold air, glanced at Li Tai who was resting with his eyes closed, and couldn't help but said: "How is this possible? You have recently become the Duke of Yue, which shows how much your Majesty relies on and trusts you. What’s more, even if we really remove you, who would be qualified to take this position?" (End of Chapter)