Chapter 2801 East Palace Six Rates
Although the King of Jin is pressing forward step by step, since he entered the Ministry of War, this young brother who has always been smart and talented has been as if he has stepped into a quagmire and cannot extricate himself. There are only sludge ponds around him, making him unable to advance or retreat. , it’s hard to look at the beginning and end, but Li Chengqian’s mood is naturally as bright as the winter sun.
"Recently, I have been immersed in poetry, books, classics and history, and many confusions have suddenly become clear. Only then do I realize how ignorant I was in the past when I wasted years. I have regrets and remorse. I am even more ashamed of those people who acted recklessly and cynically. No land.”
Li Chengqian looked regretful and sighed.
Yu Zhining then smiled and said: "No one has made mistakes. He can correct his mistakes and do good. Your Highness is in the Spring and Autumn Period and is in the prime of life. He only needs to concentrate on studying knowledge and find the way to live in the world and govern the country from poetry, books, classics and history. , constantly enriching yourself, naturally sitting still and still having strength, your Majesty will be pleased to see it. ”
That was one of the first few teachers that His Majesty Li Er invited to Li Chengqian. Although his family was also deeply involved with the Guanlong nobles, it is said that once a teacher is always a father, the wealth, life, and future of his descendants are almost tied to Li Chengqian. , Naturally, he most hopes that Li Chengqian will succeed in his studies and be able to succeed to the throne and dominate the world in the future.
In the past, Li Chengqian suffered from personality problems due to excessive pressure and acted erratically, which made Teacher Yu very worried.
Now that Li Chengqian is gradually getting on the right track, his character and merits that were revealed in his youth have gradually stabilized, and his whole person has gradually begun to shine, looking somewhat like an imperial prince. There are also Fang Jun, Xiao Yu, Li Ji, etc. in the East Palace. With the help and support of powerful officials, as long as it develops steadily, the reserve will be as secure as a mountain. How can you not be overjoyed?
When one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. This is not just talk.
How many people in this world can despise fame and wealth?
After chatting for a while and drinking some tea, Li Chengqian looked at Fang Jun and asked, "Erlang is here, but do you have something to say?"
Fang Jun pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's right. Your Highness is in the East Palace and is the crown prince of the country. He should also be prepared for danger in times of peace, streamline and improve the organization of the East Palace, so that when sudden changes occur, he can calmly and rectify chaos."
The meaning of these words is quite profound. What is "a time when sudden changes occur"? What does "bringing order to chaos" mean? Is this what you, a prince, should do?
If anyone listens carefully, there is no guarantee that remarks of "ulterior motives" will not come out.
However, Li Chengqian obviously wanted to show that he treated everyone equally, so he did not go behind Yu Zhining's back even though he knew Fang Jun had something to say. Fang Jun also believed that the interests of imperial masters like Yu Zhining were closely tied to the prince. There is no need to avoid suggestions of this level.
Yu Zhining stroked his beard and looked at Fang Jun with a pair of old eyes, silently.
Li Chengqian was slightly stunned at first, then frowned and asked: "Erlang's words are so transparent that he might as well speak frankly."
Fang Jun simply spoke frankly and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is in the East Palace, and the force to protect your safety is none other than the Sixth Army of the East Palace. Now more than ten years have passed since the date of the crown prince's canonization, and the appointment and dismissal of the generals of the Sixth Army of the East Palace have not been controlled by His Highness. Do you know how many generals and soldiers you have in your hands and who obey your orders? "
The Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui Dynasty system. In addition to the following institutions and bureaus, the East Palace also had three temples, including the Prince's Guests, the Zhan Shifu Tongjia Ling, and the left and right leaders.
Among them, the left and right rates are the prince's left and right guard rates, the left and right Zongwei rates, the left and right Yuhou rates, the prince's left and right prison gate rates, the prince's left and right inner rates, etc.
This is the system followed from the Sui Dynasty. The ten generals of the palace perform their duties, including personal guards, patrols in the palace, guards at various gates, and ceremonial guards when traveling. The soldiers of the government were recruited in turns in groups of five to twelve people. They went to the capital to guard and were called senior soldiers. They farmed and drilled at home on weekdays. The number of soldiers in each government ranged from 800 to 1,200.
In the first year of Wude, Emperor Gaozu issued an edict: "The head of the army shall be the hussar general, and the deputy of the army shall be the chariot general. He also ordered the princes and princes to appoint five hussar generals and ten chariot generals each." East Palace Fifty The leader of the army has 50,000 soldiers, and at the same time, he has about 8,000 to 10,000 soldiers.
However, after the "Xuanwu Gate Incident", His Majesty Li Er ascended the throne. In order to limit the power of the prince, he stipulated that among the ten mansions, the left and right prison gates would lead the mansion, and the prince's left and right inner command would not control the palace soldiers.
The remaining six soldiers who commanded the soldiers were what people at the time called the "East Palace Liu Lie".
This is the armed force directly under the Crown Prince, a symbol of the Crown Prince, and should be in the hands of the Crown Prince. However, His Majesty Li Er is talented and wise, and as the crown prince, Li Chengqian is as weak and helpless as a chicken in front of his father. Therefore, he has always ignored the six rates of the East Palace, let alone intervened in personnel changes, making him his true of attachment.
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, swallowed hard, and said awkwardly: "This... To change the six generals in the East Palace, you must obtain the consent of the father. What about that, how about a long-term plan?"
When it was already clear that the father intended to support the Jin Dynasty in the fight for the crown prince, he still wanted to ask the father for control of the six rates of the East Palace. Isn't this an obvious way to embarrass the father? Moreover, the success rate was so low that Li Chengqian did not dare to go.
Fang Jun was speechless. There were many people in the world who were afraid of their fathers, but people like Li Chengqian who could be described as "fearing him like a tiger" were definitely rare.
Every time I go to the palace to see the emperor, I am trembling with trepidation, fearing that my careless words and improper behavior will arouse the emperor's dissatisfaction, just like a mouse meeting a cat...
Yu Zhining stroked his beard, pondered for a while, and then admonished: "Your Highness, what the Duke of Yue said is very reasonable. Since up to now, you are still the crown prince of the empire and the prince of the Tang Dynasty, then you should fight for what you deserve. Power. As a prince, you should be filial to the emperor, but you should also You should have your own opinions and persistence, and your majesty will understand that you have no opinion. Throughout the ages, dynasties have established and governed the country with filial piety. However, blind filial piety is not the only quality a monarch should possess. .”
To put it bluntly, these words have only one meaning, that is, noisy children have milk to eat. This is true in the homes of common people, the homes of officials, and the homes of emperors.
What you want, you have to say it, don't let people guess, only then can you take the initiative.
Fang Jun also said: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and he is a wise king in the prosperous age. Only by fighting his way out of thorns can he be able to dominate the country and inherit the great position. He is naturally arbitrary and strong-handed. How can he tolerate His Highness's indecisiveness and hesitation?" Your Majesty, just say it with confidence, I think your Majesty will definitely agree.”
The two tried to persuade each other one after another, and Li Chengqian suppressed his blush. After a long time, he finally calmed down and said with a decisive look: "In this case, let me be so arrogant even if my father scolds me, I won't care."
Yu Zhining waved and handed Fang Jun to him. The three of them sat around the table used for the "Sutra Banquet", sipping tea, and asked: "Since the Duke of Yue has such advice, he must have done it." After the follow-up arrangements, I wonder if you want to transfer Kazuto to the sixth rate?”
Although Fang Jun has always been reliable in doing things, Donggong Liushui is the prince's bodyguard. Once he encounters someone who is unkind, the risk is too great, so he has to be cautious.
Fang Jun put down the tea cup and said: "Li Siwen, the second son of the British family, Qu Tuquan, the second son of the Jiang family, Zhang Xiangxiang, the eldest son of the Tan family, and Cheng Chubi of the Lu family... these people are all They are childhood playmates who know each other well and have a close friendship. Now each holds a military position in the Sixteen Guards. They are outstanding in ability, loyal and reliable, and can be His Highness's arm. "
"Good!"
Yu Zhining praised.
Although he is well-known for his knowledge in the world and has some shortcomings in practical matters, after all, he has been in the court for most of his life and is used to intrigues, intrigues, and tricks. It may be insufficient for him to make plans, but others have made a way for him to do so. He checks for deficiencies and fills them up, but he can also be trusted.
"Needless to say, the British Duke is currently the number one man in the military. He has made great achievements and is in charge of the court. The Duke of Chiang has served the country with a clear conscience, and his name is worthy of his name. He obeys the rules and benevolent. The Duke of Tan is the most popular among His Majesty in the past. The person you trust was the leader of the Xuanwu Sect back then. Before the incident, His Majesty was in a dilemma. He wanted to obtain a tortoise shell for divination. It was Duke Tan who snatched the tortoise shell, threw it to the ground, and loudly said, "Whenever fortune-telling is done, it is used to resolve doubts and doubts. Now it is useful to do things without doubts." Divination? False If the fortune teller is unlucky, the situation is unstoppable. I hope your majesty will think about it carefully. Not to mention Duke Lu, Li Siwen, Qu Tuquan and Cheng Chu are all your majesty's most trusted ones. Although Bi and others They are all the second sons in the family, but after all, they represent the blood of each family. Having them openly stand on His Highness's side will at least convey the attitude of each family to the outside world, adding more power to His Highness's momentum."
Yu Zhining was very excited. There was a time when he was almost in despair, thinking that Li Chengqian's position as the crown prince would be difficult to protect, and that he, the emperor's master, would be implicated. Who could have expected that since Fang Jun's sudden rise to power, he would be able to Turned the whole situation around?
He knows his own affairs well, he is good at Confucian classics but short on strategy, and he lacks practical ability, and Fang Jun is the best complement. Now that the East Palace is majestic and brand new, great things can be accomplished!
(End of chapter)