Chapter 3182 How to award a reward?
"Your Majesty, urgent news from Chang'an, a great victory in Hexi!"
The chamberlain quickly walked in, his face showing no trace of the usual caution before serving the king, instead showing a look of ecstasy.
Even though he is just a chamberlain and is not allowed to participate in political affairs, he is still waiting for the emperor day and night. How can he not know what is the crisis of the empire at the moment? Why does your majesty have trouble sleeping and not thinking about food and drink?
Therefore, an urgent report arrived from Chang'an. When he saw the news of the great victory in Hexi, he was overjoyed and ran quickly to report it.
The three monarchs and ministers in the tent were discussing whether Yeon Gaesumun's peace proposal was true or false, and the dangerous situation the empire was facing now. Suddenly, they heard that an urgent report had arrived from Chang'an and the news of the great victory in Hexi. They were all stunned for a moment.
Immediately, the three of them, the emperor and the minister, reacted.
His Majesty Li Er didn't care about the majesty of the king. He stood up suddenly, widened his eyes and asked in surprise: "What did you say?"
The chamberlain was already in front of him. He knelt down to report the urgent news, raised his hands, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, urgent news from Chang'an, a great victory in Hexi!"
His Majesty Li Er has already taken the urgent message with his hands, removed the wax paint on it, pulled out the letter paper from the letter, and read it carefully.
Changsun Wuji and Li Ji looked at each other with a sense of disbelief.
Fang Jun went out to control Hexi as a last resort. He should have been the left guard, but Chai Zhewei was "sick" and could not go into battle, so Fang Jun could only lead the right guard to attack. However, Chai Zhewei's actions made the prince and Fang Jun feel uneasy, so they took half of the Youtun Guards out to control Hexi, and the remaining half guarded the Xuanwu Gate to ensure the stability of Taiji Palace.
No one was optimistic that Fang Jun could win the Battle of Hexi, and even a large area could not be defended. Tuyuhun's cavalry came in full force, and its impact was beyond what the Tang army's infantry could withstand, not to mention that Guanzhong, Hexi, and even the Western Regions all had strong troops. Empty and without support?
Being able to return to Chang'an from Hexi alive is considered a blessing to Fang Jun...
Therefore, when Fang Jun resolutely led his troops out of Hexi regardless of life and death, the whole Guanzhong began to praise him for "living towards death", "seeing death as home", "the pillar of the empire" and other praises. His reputation skyrocketed, and he was praised by countless people in both the government and the public. of admiration and respect.
Because everyone knows the importance of Hexi to Guanzhong, the Western Regions, and the empire.
Everyone hopes that Fang Jun can repeat his "miraculous" performance when his troops came out of Baidao and overthrew Xue Yantuo, and lead his subordinate Huben to a great victory, stabilize the situation and eliminate the crisis.
However, everyone knows how slim these extravagant hopes are. It is precisely this that makes Fang Jun a good example of not fearing life and death and serving the country wholeheartedly, and also makes Chai Zhewei, who is timid and fearful of enemies, fall into the dust.
Even His Majesty Li Er, who was in Liaodong, felt grateful for Fang Junzhi's loyalty and bravery, lamented and lamented.
But who would have thought that suddenly, a war that was impossible to win would be won without any warning...
His Majesty Li Er quickly read through the urgent report in his hand, suddenly laughed, slapped the table in front of him, and said loudly: "Okay! Okay! Okay!"
The three words "good" fully show the joy and ecstasy in his heart at this moment!
After finishing speaking, seeing both Changsun Wuji and Li Ji looking at him, he handed the letter in his hand to Li Ji on his left, and Li Ji quickly took it.
Changsun Wuji's expression remained unchanged, but the corners of his eyes twitched slightly.
The human heart is like this. If you have never owned something, you won’t have any feelings. But if you have owned it before but lost it, you will inevitably worry about gain and loss and feel unwilling to do so.
He has been His Majesty Li Er's most trusted confidant since the days of the Prince of Qin's Mansion. His Majesty Li Er has never concealed his official and private matters from him, and will always consult him for his opinion as soon as possible, even when Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling were deeply involved. He is trusted and relied upon by His Majesty Li Er, but his status as Changsun Wuji has never been challenged.
However, now, this important battle report was handed over to Li Ji first and turned a deaf ear to him.
Although he also understood that Li Ji was now the head of the Prime Minister and the leader of the officials, and his political status was far higher than his own. This was the power and respect that Li Ji deserved, but he still felt a sense of sadness and sadness in his heart.
The scenery is not as good as it used to be, and the new people are better than the old ones...
Li Ji finished reading the urgent report in his hand, let out a long breath, and presented it to Changsun Wuji with both hands, very respectfully.
However, this kind of respect could not heal the loss and sorrow in Changsun Wuji's heart. He received the urgent report with an expressionless face and read it carefully.
His Majesty Li Er ordered someone to change a pot of tea, poured a cup, took a sip, and felt refreshed. He smiled and said: "Fang Er has a lot of bad habits. Sometimes I am so angry that I wish I could beat him severely." His hundred and eighty army sticks were thrown away in Qiongzhou. I don't mind. However, I have to admit that this man is extremely talented and brilliant, and he often makes some shocking moves in impossible places. When I left the White Road and entered Mobei brazenly, I was so angry that I couldn't stop eating. Swallowing, restless night, only I was afraid that he would bury one of my guards, Hu Ben, in the ice and snow of Mobei. But who could have expected that he would rush all the way and beat Xue Yantuo's army to pieces. The dynasty was destroyed, and Re-enacting the great achievements of champions Hou Fenglang Juxu and Le Shi Yanran! Now they are out of Hexi, and under the circumstances that everyone is not optimistic about, they have severely damaged Tuyuhun cavalry and killed Nuohebo's son. What a genius!" br>
In her words, she was full of joy and joy, and her love for Fang Jun was unabashed and her true feelings were revealed.
Li Ji can understand.
As a king, holding the sun and moon in hand, it is impossible to do everything personally. This requires a variety of capable people under his command who can carry out the emperor's wishes so that the entire world is under the control of the emperor. According to the emperor's grand plan Governing the world.
However, a thousand troops are easy to obtain, but a general is difficult to find.
Countless traitors have occupied high positions and held great power throughout the ages. Could it be that the emperors were ignorant, debauched and immoral? Not necessarily so. For the emperor, the loyalty and treachery of his ministers were completely different from the loyalty and treachery in the eyes of the people. The emperor did not care too much about whether his ministers were embezzling money or manipulating power. As long as his ministers were loyal to the emperor, they did not necessarily have to be morally perfect.
As long as you show your ability to surpass others in a certain aspect, that's enough.
Between a traitor with outstanding ability and the ability to perfectly implement the emperor's wishes, and a strong, upright, upright and upright official who is not familiar with worldly affairs, any emperor will choose the former.
Although Fang Jun sometimes acts recklessly and appears arrogant and domineering, he is truly talented and rarely matched by others. What is particularly valuable is that this boy can be called an all-rounder.
Economy, internal affairs, trade, ordnance, military... dabble in everything and master everything.
How could His Majesty Li Er not love such a handsome young man, a noble son with a well-established family background, and the emperor's son-in-law?
Li Ji couldn't help but glance at Changsun Wuji.
I think that at that time, the eldest Sun Chong had such a status. He was known as the number one among the younger generation. He was deeply trusted and valued by His Majesty Li Er. At a young age, he was entrusted with the post of Secretary Supervisor to assist the emperor in handling government affairs. Many people regarded him as Considered the future prime minister.
However, although Changsun Chong is comparable to Fang Jun in terms of status, he is not the same in terms of talent and resourcefulness.
Li Ji followed His Majesty Li Er's words, nodded and said: "It is indeed true. What is particularly rare is that this son is not only good at both civil and military affairs, economics and military, but also has the courage to take on the responsibility. This Western Expedition is a crisis for the country. Standing up at this moment, regardless of victory or defeat, will be enough to put many high-ranking nobles in the court to shame. Your Majesty should be generously rewarded for this great victory."
His Majesty Li Er was convinced, but in an instant, he felt embarrassed.
At the age of being a general with a stick and a weak crown, he is already a minister of the Sixth Ministry, a minister of military aircraft, and a prince. Now he has made great achievements, and his achievements are in the country. How should he be rewarded?
Is it possible to take the title a step further and be crowned a county king?
Or should we simply do it in one step and allow him to enter the cabinet and become the prime minister?
The Tang Dynasty adopted the "group prime minister system", in which the chief ministers of Shangshu Province, Menxia Province, and Zhongshu Province were all prime ministers. Since His Majesty Li Er himself once held the position of "Shang Shu Ling", after he ascended the throne, no one dared to hold the post of "Shang Shu Ling", and this position has been vacant. The chief ministers of the Shangshu Province were actually servants. Menxia Province and Zhongshu Province often have more than one chief executive, so the number of prime ministers is not a fixed four.
Adding one more Fang Jun doesn't seem to be a big deal.
But how old is Fang Jun this year? If he is promoted to prime minister, he is already at the highest level of ministers. How can future emperors show their kindness and win people's hearts?
The human heart is always full of desires. This has nothing to do with character, but is human nature.
Once there is no promotion or reward, you will inevitably feel that life lacks challenges and progress, and then you will have thoughts that you shouldn't have.
This is the source of chaos...(End of Chapter)