Chapter 4053 Jane in the Emperor’s Heart
Human nature is never satisfied and does not always pursue sublimity. Often the more something is lacking, the more it yearns for something.
Since the previous dynasty, as the prince Yang Yong was deposed, everyone in the Guanlong clan was in danger and the building was about to collapse. They fought back at the last moment. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty ascended the throne forcefully and suppressed the Guanlong Clan. However, the construction of the Grand Canal and the recruitment of millions of people made people's livelihood miserable. The failure of three consecutive eastern expeditions exhausted the country's power and angered the people. The suppressed Guanlong Clan , the Guanzhong surname was ready to take action, which scared Yang Guang so much that he couldn't sleep at night and couldn't taste his food.
However, even at this critical moment, Yang Guang went to the south of the Yangtze River to contact the Jiangnan nobles, and he did not hesitate to beg for help from the Jiangnan nobles as an emperor. He never thought of recruiting the noble families dormant in Shandong.
As a result, the Shandong family has never been able to enter the center and rule the world since the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
But since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism, Shandong aristocratic families have studied Confucianism for generations and are unparalleled in the world. They have continued their literary style from generation to generation and can be called the world's leading figures. Countless descendants of the past dynasties have become officials, gradually forming a foundation of prosperity and self-confidence. Above all the noble families in the world.
How can the Shandong family be willing to be so conceited, but have never entered the central government and held power in more than a hundred years?
The more unwilling you are, the more impatient you are; the more impatient you are, the more urgent you are.
Now, due to Yi Chu's troubles, the political situation of the Tang Empire has undergone drastic changes. Naturally, the Shandong family will do whatever it takes to get involved and take back the political power that they think should belong to them...
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Therefore, the Jiangnan nobles may be moderate, but the Shandong noble families must be extremely radical.
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When His Majesty Li Er heard that Fang Jun treated him in an almost humiliating way, His Majesty Li Er nodded repeatedly although he did not speak.
This is what he likes about Fang Jun. Although he almost fell out with him because of Yi Chu's incident, he understands that what Fang Jun does is not for his family or his own personal gain, but for the stability of the government and the inheritance of the country. It can be said that he is dedicated to the public and has absolutely no selfish intentions.
Otherwise, as long as you follow your own heart and support King Wei, Fang Jun's power will not be lower than that of the crown prince in the future...
And when one's power is greatly reduced, it is even more rare to be able to stick to one's true intentions, not to get involved with the ambitious Shandong family, and to uphold one's own political ideas.
How could such a sincere and loyal minister be thrown away because of a moment of anger, and even make him depressed and frustrated throughout his life?
Suppression is necessary. As an emperor, it is impossible for him to change his mind just because of the opposition of his ministers, but no matter how much suppression he exerts, he cannot chill the hearts of his ministers.
The reason why Fang Jun used such drastic means to humiliate Zhang Xingcheng was to tell the Shandong family that not only did they not want to form an alliance with him, but they also disdained to initiate turmoil in the court, and he also wanted to show loyalty to him as the emperor...
If that's the case, let's make it happen.
He called Wang De in and ordered: "Go to the inner treasury to select a few treasures. You can go to Fang's house and congratulate Fang for his warm residence."
Wang De was slightly stunned, then quickly agreed and turned around.
As the most trusted chamberlain around the emperor, he not only knew all kinds of inside information, but also knew His Majesty’s thoughts. As soon as Fang Jun drove away Zhang Xingcheng, the emperor rewarded him. The meaning is self-evident: You have stood your ground, although now I am suppressing you. , but it will definitely be revived and reused in the future...
In fact, today's Fang Jun is not considered to be derogatory. Although he has lost military power, he was appointed as the Minister of Rites as the head of the six nominal departments and was ordered to rebuild the academy. He is still at the top of the power class of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, even if he regains military power in the future, he will The word "recovery" is not appropriate.
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When Wang De arrived at Fang's house, it was already the end of Wei Shi and the beginning of Shen Shi, and the banquet was coming to an end. When he arrived at the door, he ordered people to go inside to report. Everyone who was drinking and feasting in the inner courtyard quickly came out to greet him.
Wang De entered the palace gate, read out His Majesty's decree in public, and then sent the rewards to the Fang family's warehouse. Fang Jun stepped forward, took Wang De's hand, and said with a smile: "The king's servant is a rare visitor. If he hadn't stopped by today, , I really can’t invite you... Come on, come on, the banquet is not over yet, so please come to the table and enjoy some thin noodles, and let’s have a few drinks together.”
In the early Tang Dynasty, the administration of officials was clean and the officialdom was relatively clean. Although everyone present respected him because of his status as Wang De's chamberlain and the emperor's confidant, they would never flatter him without any bottom line. Therefore, if Wang De comes to the table, it is a good thing that everyone can get closer to him. If not, it does not matter.
Faced with Fang Jun's kind invitation, Wang De bowed to express his thanks and declined with a smile: "Your Majesty is handling official duties in the palace. He heard about the banquet held by the noble lady Wen Ju, so he ordered the old slave to select treasures from the inner treasury as a congratulatory gift. Before I have come to congratulate you, so I still want to return to the palace to report to your majesty. I dare not stay. I hope that the Duke of Yue and other nobles will forgive me."
Everyone suddenly realized that His Majesty was here to support Fang Jun...
The reason for today's banquet is that Fang Jun is worried that some people in the court who have recently taken up their duties and do not know the depth of the affairs will turn their minds to the Fang family's property. Although Fang Jun is not afraid, it will inevitably lead to trouble, and facing the aggressive Shandong The wealthy families in Jiangnan and Jiangnan may not be without losses.
Now His Majesty understands Fang Jun's intentions, so he simply sends people to send heavy gifts and congratulations, telling those outside who covet the Fang family's rich property that Fang Er is still under my protection, and whoever dares to act recklessly will never do so. Be gentle!
The suppression was due to the fact that Fang Jun was not afraid of the imperial power and firmly opposed to the Yi Chu matter. However, His Majesty was a wise king in the prosperous times and had not forgotten Fang Jun's past achievements. He was still regarded as the pillar of the empire.
Fang Jun also understood this, took a deep breath, and said respectfully: "In that case, I will not force you to stay. Please go back and tell your Majesty that I am loyal to the empire and your Majesty, no matter when and where. I have absolutely no intention of resenting you. I am willing to sacrifice my life and death for Your Majesty’s grand ambition in this life.”
Since His Majesty has expressed his intention to protect you, as a minister, you should be grateful in return, instead of pretending to be confused and being obedient to gain advantage.
Moreover, from a personal perspective, His Majesty Li Er treated him very kindly. According to history books, only those treacherous ministers who deceived the emperor were favored as much as him...
Wang De greeted with a smile and left.
Everyone returned to the main hall and took their seats. The maid was holding a pot and pouring wine. Li Daozong smelled of wine and praised: "Your Majesty's love for Erlang is indeed far more than others. I have been with your Majesty since I was a child. It can be regarded as a battle in the south and in the north. We live and die together, but the Holy Family is far behind.”
As one of His Majesty Li Er's two confidants who control the clan, Li Daozong and Li Xiaogong are well-deserved "emperor's confidants", but even Li Daozong cannot compare with Fang Jun's sage.
If it had been anyone else, Yi Chu would have been relegated to other places and demoted from his official position for being so opposed to His Majesty. However, Fang Jun only lost his military power and real power, and his status was not reduced at all. He even went out of his way to fear that he would be oppressed by the powerful clans in Shandong and Jiangnan. To save face.
Who in the court can match this holy family?
The Crown Prince, King Wei, and King Jin all drank and did not speak. This kind of speech involves His Majesty Li Er. No matter whether the three of them refute or agree, it is inevitable that they are "praising and belittling the king and father", which is inappropriate. Especially when it comes to the ownership of the reserve, a small mistake may be caught by the opponent, leading to a complete defeat.
Ma Zhou was a pure man, so he was not afraid of these things. He said bluntly: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. He has seen that Erlang is dedicated to the public and not seeking personal gain. His opposition to Yi Chu is only to maintain the rules of ancestral succession, and will not cause the succession of the throne to be accompanied by There is bloodshed and internal struggles for power.”
Li Tai and Li Zhi looked a little ugly. Will they be a disaster to the country and the people if they are with us?
Li Tai drank a little too much wine and couldn't control his nature. He stared at Ma Zhou with evil eyes and sneered: "This Tang Dynasty was conquered by my father. So many Zhenguan nobles didn't say anything. You are just a mere What qualifications does a lucky minister have to criticize his father’s decision-making?”
Everyone knows that Ma Nian was lonely and poor when he was young. At the beginning, he was just a dear member of Chang He's family, and was often ignored by Chang He. His Majesty Li Er ordered hundreds of officials to write a letter to discuss the pros and cons of the government. The more than 20 suggestions written by Chang He of Ma Zhou Dynasty hit the current situation and echoed His Majesty Li Er's wishes. Therefore, he summoned Ma Zhou to the court and directly promoted him to serve in the province. Since then it has skyrocketed.
At a time when powerful people and powerful families are everywhere in the court, it is inevitable that such a poor boy will be regarded as a "heretic" by many people, and it is inevitable that he will be envied, jealous, slandered and scorned.
Speaking these words now, it is enough to see Li Tai's true nature. Apart from being talented and capable, he is also a bit mean and has his eyes above his head.
In fact, there were only a handful of civil and military people in the Manchu Dynasty who could be recognized by him. Among the younger generation, only Fang Jun could be regarded differently by him...
Ma Zhou was not angry, but his words were sharp and uncompromising: "This country is the country of the Tang Dynasty, it is the country of the people, not the country of His Majesty alone. Therefore, the position of the crown prince is certainly based on His Majesty's decision, but it must also respond to the people's hearts and minds. In compliance with public opinion, the prince's benevolence and kindness are known all over the world, and everyone wants to secure his throne and inherit his clan. On the contrary, although His Highness is known to be highly talented and capable, he is not as talented as Fang Jun, nor as capable as a humble minister. There is nothing outstanding about him. He prefers to be arrogant and bossy. If he were the crown prince, he would only I am afraid that the government will be unstable and the country will not be at peace, and I don’t know how to act in reverse.”
"Hey!"
Li Tai was so angry that he slapped the table and was about to stand up to argue with Ma Zhou, but Fang Jun pulled his sleeves and pressed his shoulders, advising: "The superiors should allow their subordinates to criticize their shortcomings, and they should also accept suggestions, even if they are subordinates. His sharp words make it difficult for His Highness to deal with himself. He must first reflect on his own shortcomings and treat others with magnanimity and grace. You must learn this from His Highness King Jin.”
Li Tai could still hear Fang Jun's words. He was suddenly startled and looked at King Jin.
Li Zhi, who looked innocent and gentle as jade, forced out a smile and greeted all the eighteen generations of Fang Jun's ancestors in his heart... I am just pretending to be well-behaved. Why are you always staring at me? (End of chapter)