Chapter 2692 Intended for the Ministry of War
His Majesty Li Er sipped tea and asked calmly: "These are all the pillars of the empire. If Zhao Guogong has anything to say, please speak out. What's the point of going around in circles? Just tell me which yamen is suitable for me to go to, and then I will talk to you. My dear friends, just think about it. If it works, let the young slave pass. If it doesn’t work, then let it go.”
He was a little worried, why did Zhangsun Wuji become more and more ink as he got older, talking about things to show that he was very capable? Just say this little thing and it's over. You have to use the clouds and mountains to show your unpredictability. You simply don't know what to say.
Changsun Wuji also realized His Majesty Li Er's displeasure, and quickly said: "In the opinion of the veteran, it is better to transfer the King of Jin to the Ministry of War. It just so happens that the position of Minister of the Ministry of War is currently vacant, so we can appoint the King of Jin to inspect the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. From top to bottom.”
As soon as these words came out, Li Ji and others were all shocked.
Mother!
This good fox actually took his idea to the Ministry of War? That is the most solid foundation for the prince! If the King of Jin is allowed to go to the Ministry of War to stir up trouble, the impact on the reputation of the prince will be immeasurable!
Li Ji no longer had the image of sitting on the sidelines and protecting himself wisely, and immediately said: "Why is it that there is no minister in the Ministry of War? Although the Duke of Yue was suspended, the official title of Minister of the Ministry of War was not taken away from him. What Duke Zhao said is true. Lost security.”
Changsun Wuji looked as if he was suddenly aware: "Oh, I'm really old, my memory is a lot worse, I actually forgot about this... But it doesn't matter, isn't it already suspended? The Ministry of War is still leaderless, which does not hinder the advancement of the Jin Dynasty. The king controls the military department.”
Li Ji understood that Changsun Wuji dared to make such a suggestion, which was obviously approved by His Majesty.
He was anxious and looked around. Old God Xiao Yu was wandering around. Although Liu Jie and Ma Zhou focused on the prince, they were more inclined to be loyal to His Majesty. Since His Majesty intended to transfer King Jin to the Ministry of War, they would definitely There will be no public opposition.
He had to say: "Your Majesty, think twice! In the spring of next year, the Liaodong army will set off, and Your Majesty will also personally conquer Goguryeo. This winter is the top priority. The transportation of all kinds of food, ammunition, and the deployment of soldiers. If you don't wait for me when the task is heavy, how can you treat it as something like this?" His Royal Highness's whetstone? If something goes wrong, it will affect the war next spring. No one can bear this responsibility."
Seeing Li Ji bringing up the matter of the Eastern Expedition, Changsun Wuji was also afraid that His Majesty Li Er's mind would be shaken. After all, the Eastern Expedition was the top priority of His Majesty Li Er's heart, and absolutely no accidents were allowed.
"The British Lord is a little alarmist, right? Now that Fang Jun has been suspended from his post, he has accompanied His Royal Highness the King of Wei to the south of the Yangtze River. The Ministry of War is only managed by a Zuo Shilang. Under such circumstances, if it can operate smoothly and without mistakes, why did the Jin Dynasty If the king is transferred to the Ministry of War, will he miss important events? The Ministry of War has its own rules. As long as Cao Ji and Xiao follow the rules, there will be no mistakes even if the King of Jin takes over. "
Li Ji was anxious and opened his mouth: "Your Majesty..."
Before he could say anything, His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to stop him.
His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup, glanced at Li Ji, and said slowly: "I and all my dear friends have conquered this country in a narrow life. In the future, ten thousand years from now, all my dear friends will also die. Who will take over this country?" Control? We still have to rely on the sincere unity of the prince and the princes to maintain this family business and even go further."
He then looked at Xiao Yu, Liu Jie, Ma Zhou and others, and continued: "Previously, the British Duke advised the prince to join the Ministry of Civil Affairs and implement reforms, and I have already agreed. Now Zhao Guogong has advised the Prince of Jin to join the Ministry of War to study ministry affairs. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using your talents. Young people must be given a chance to hone their skills before they can take on big positions in the future. What do you think?”
Li Ji shut his mouth.
This emperor is simply acting like a scoundrel. He is clearly threatening the prince's appointment to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. When you advised the prince to become the chairman of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I agreed without saying a word. How come I want to transfer the King of Jin now? When you go to the Ministry of War, you push back and forth? It is etiquette to come and go, but it is against the rules to come and go without returning...
Xiao Yu, Liu Jie, and Ma Zhou did not immediately agree as Li Ji thought, but remained silent collectively.
They are all close to the prince, and they have expressed their support for the prince overtly and covertly. Now His Majesty Li Er is blatantly favoring King Jin. If they agree without saying a word, how will they face the prince in the future?
Even though he knew clearly that this was His Majesty Li Er's will and it was absolutely irreversible, he still expressed his position with silence.
You are the emperor and you have the final say, but I have to have my own attitude...
His Majesty Li Er glanced around and looked at the expressions of the ministers. He could also guess what they were thinking. He felt that he was indeed a bit pushy. After thinking about it, he added word by word: "This is just this time, it will not be the same next time."
This is serious.
I am optimistic about King Jin, so I promoted King Jin to compete with the prince, and I love King Jin even more. This is something that the government and the public know. This time, I am partial to King Jin, and I know it in my heart. But this time, from now on, the King of Jin can only compete with the Crown Prince for the position of Crown Prince, and I will never do such partial behavior again.
Jiangshan Sheji belongs to the emperor. Which successor he chooses is naturally the emperor's decision. Ministers can make suggestions, but there is no reason to overthrow them.
His Majesty Li Er's ability to say "I won't do this next time" is equivalent to giving everyone a promise. If anyone continues to deny face, then don't worry about him falling out and getting angry...
Li Ji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is arbitrary in his decisions, and all his subordinates follow him."
Xiao Yu and others did not dare to be reserved anymore, and said in unison: "Your Majesty is arbitrary in his actions, and all ministers will obey you."
There is nothing they can do.
First of all, today His Majesty Li Er is obviously determined to transfer King Jin to the Ministry of War. To this end, he even secretly colludes with Changsun Wuji. Anyone who continues to oppose must be prepared to bear His Majesty Li Er's wrath.
Furthermore, the disadvantage of the current crown prince is not how talented King Jin is, but the consistent favoritism of His Majesty Li Er. As parents, we always have to treat our sons both thickly and thinly, far away and near. If a hand is stretched out and all the fingers are not aligned, how can a bowl of water be even?
If His Majesty Li Er can really keep his promise and be in a fair position in the competition between the two Highnesses from now on, without being biased or favoring the King of Jin, then it will even be a good situation for the Crown Prince. ……
As for whether the prince's foundation, the Ministry of War, will be won over by King Jin, there is nothing that can be done.
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After coming out of the Dragon Palace, Li Ji bowed his hands to several colleagues with a gloomy face, then walked ahead alone and quickly walked out of the Tai Chi Palace.
After that, he did not avoid anyone, and even took a carriage, walking eastward along Tianjie, and came to the East Palace to meet the prince Li Chengqian openly.
He did not express his dissatisfaction to His Majesty Li Er in this way, but wanted to use this method to show his independent stance to those officials who were loyal to the prince and stabilize the military morale of those people.
Today, the battle for the reserve position is no longer a question of how to stand in line. In fact, the lines have already been formed. It's just that Li Ji has always made decisions later and acted in a low-key manner. He is not willing to blatantly support the prince, making him a The target of public criticism.
From the moment the Guanlong nobles stood behind King Jin, he and the Shandong family behind him had no way out.
And all of this may be just a move by His Majesty Li Er to make the family members attack and kill each other through the dispute over the reserve...
When Li Chengqian heard that his chamberlain had come to report that Li Ji had come to see him, he quickly ordered his chamberlain to bring Li Ji over, and he personally welcomed Li Ji out of the study. From a distance, he greeted Li Ji with a great ceremony and welcomed him into the study.
The waiter served the tea, bowed and pushed it out, then closed the door and stood outside, guarding against anyone eavesdropping nearby.
In the study, Li Ji truthfully told everything that had just happened in the Dragon Palace. He did not hide a word or a word. Of course, he did not add his own subjective opinions. He just discussed the matter and stated the facts.
Li Chengqian listened silently without saying a word, looking a little lonely.
After a long while, he sighed quietly and said with a wry smile: "Although I am the crown prince, sometimes I would rather be born after all my brothers."
The old son and grandson are the lifeblood of the older generation.
This is not only the case for ordinary people, but also for aristocratic families. They always have many preferences for their youngest sons. There is no way around it.
But even so, his father was so partial to his brother, which made Li Chengqian still feel sour, envious and jealous... (End of Chapter)