Everyone looked at Liu Ji first, and then all focused on Li Ji's face.
Because of two consecutive mutinies, His Majesty's trust in the Sixteenth Guards Army in Guanzhong has been reduced to the lowest. For fear that someone will continue to cause chaos, this army still responds in large numbers.
Reorganizing the army is a top priority.
The establishment of the Left and Right Jinwu Guards changed the old practice of "banshang" of the imperial troops. The two armies became standing armies in the Tang army to garrison Chang'an. Together with the left and right leading guards and other troops, they built Chang'an's defense system and ensured that the entire capital was impregnable. .
As His Majesty's most trusted person, it is necessary for Fang Jun to be in charge of this matter. How can anyone else rest assured?
But at the same time, Li Chengqian also needs to realize that there is more than just one Fang Jun in the Tang army. If the defense of the capital is completely left in the hands of Fang Jun, what will others think?
Although Zhenguan Xunchen has fallen into pieces, there is still Li Ji!
After "Military God" Li Jing, the Tang army has another unshakable banner!
It's okay to get close to Fang Jun, but if Fang Jun is the most important thing in everything, where will he put Li Ji?
Could it be that Li Chengqian just watched the Tang army split into two?
Therefore, Liu Ji's move was a conspiracy. He knew that Li Chengqian trusted Fang Jun the most, but he still wanted to take away the military power of Jinwu Guards from Fang Jun.
Even though the emperor was reluctant, he could not refuse in front of Li Ji.
Do you really think that Li Ji stayed out of the two mutinies before and will still be like this when there is a third mutiny in the future?
If Li Jizhi was involved in either of the first two mutinies, why would Fang Jun be able to turn the tide?
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Everyone present was a momentary elite, and they understood Liu Jie's intention instantly, but after thinking about it, they couldn't think of any way to stop it.
This conspiracy was outright and flawless, and it accurately identified the comparisons, oppositions, and contradictions within the military.
Li Chengqian's face was extremely ugly. He stared at Liu Ji coldly for a moment, then nodded slowly and said: "Liu Zhongshu is indeed mature and far-sighted in seeking the country. In this case, the Duke of Yue will go to Jiechi to take charge of the salt affairs and influence the reorganization of the Jinwu Guards." By the British..."
"Your Majesty!"
Li Ji spoke up, interrupting Li Chengqian's words.
Liu Ji's expression changed and he was about to speak, but Li Ji raised his hand to stop him.
Li Ji glanced at Liu Ji lightly and said: "The Duke of Yue rushed to Jiechi to take charge of the salt affairs. I also agreed. After all, the Duke of Yue has extremely outstanding talents. He not only has the ability to manage government affairs, but also has the prestige of intimidating Xiaochi, both the government and the public." No one can compare with you. However, please be cautious in taking over the formation of the Jinwu Guard. Some of the previous matters were handled by the Duke of Yue, and the progress is extremely smooth. If I were to take over rashly, not only would I not be able to go any further, but it would probably lead to resistance among the military officers. After all, this move was tantamount to grabbing merit. Although Gao Kan was appointed as General Youwei and stationed in Jinling, he has not yet made the trip. He has been assisting the Duke of Yue in reorganizing matters and is very familiar with it. He can continue to handle it, and Xiao Gui Cao will just follow."
Liu Ji's face suddenly turned red.
I had been planning for a long time, thinking that I could successfully seize Fang Jun's military power and hand it over to Li Ji. From then on, it would be difficult to regain it, but I was unexpectedly refuted by Li Ji and was accused of "grabbing merit".
I tried my best to come up with such a solution, but instead of being grateful, you gave me a slap in the face. If this happened, wouldn't it be you who benefited? Is it actually harmful to others? It is unbearable!
"The Lord Ying is the chief minister and the pillar of the country. When the country is in turmoil and the country is in turmoil, he should stand up and take care of the king's worries, but why do he cherish his feathers and stay out of the affairs, rarely interfere with the affairs of the court, and face difficulties even more... Isn't it shameful to shrink back and take advantage of the emperor's salary without knowing how to be loyal to the emperor?"
There was silence in the political hall. Even Li Chengqian stared at Liu Ji with wide eyes. Could this man have eaten gunpowder today? Otherwise, why would he be so fiery and violent?
Even Li Ji dared to fight.
Although Li Jiping has always been very low-key, neither manipulating power nor attacking dissidents, and seems to have a very low sense of presence, but with his qualifications, status, meritorious service, and influence in the army, as long as he sits here, he is a Root-fixing Poseidon Needle.
Otherwise, when Guanlong and Jin Wang were defeated twice, why did most of the troops stand still?
If Li Ji had not been in charge, Changsun Wuji or Pheasant Nu would have been incited to rebel long ago, and they would have rushed to Chang'an to oust him as the emperor...
Li Ji's face remained as usual and unmoving, so he would not be angered by Liu Jie's disrespectful words. He said calmly: "Thanks to the trust of Taizong and His Majesty, two generations of kings, I have been able to occupy this position. I am often uneasy and sleepless at night, fearing that I will not succeed." I have insufficient qualifications and have failed to fulfill the entrustment of the king. Since Liu Zhongshu has fulfilled his duties and is not worthy of his duties, I will submit a letter to resign later today and recommend Liu Zhongshu to the post of Minister Zuopushe.”
Everyone was speechless. These words of retreating in order to advance would lose the majesty of the chief minister. However, what kind of person is Li Ji? How can he care about this? The reason why he firmly sits in the position of Minister Zuopushe is not because of how powerful he is in the world, but because of his illustrious achievements and the support he received in the army.
Who can be more suitable than him to serve as the chief minister?
Naturally, Liu Ji knew this, so he became furious: "When did I covet the position of the Prime Minister? What the Yinggong said, confusing right and wrong, is disgusting!"
Li Ji frowned slightly: "That's strange. I took this position, and you said that this was wrong for me and that was wrong for me. I let you be the one, but you said you had no intention of doing so... How can I still want you as an official? Come to teach?”
The first half of the sentence was okay, but when it came to the second half, his voice and tone were already serious.
Liu Ji's face has turned the color of pig liver. In any case, officialdom has its own rules. Questioning a superior official as a lower official is already breaking the rules. What's more, Li Jizhi's foundation is as solid as a rock. Even if he wants to impeach, he can't do anything?
"Okay, it's just a matter of discussing government affairs. Everyone can express their own opinions and insist on their own opinions. Why do we need to be so tit-for-tat?"
Li Chengqian tried to smooth things over, and then said to Li Ji: "What Liu Zhongshu said is not fair. I also feel that except for the Duke of Yue, it will be difficult for anyone else to organize the salt affairs of Jiechi. Let the Duke of Yue go and discuss it." The position of Salt Envoy is solely responsible for the rectification of the salt affairs in Jiechi. According to your wishes, Gao Kan is responsible for the reorganization of the Jinwu Guards. However, this is a major matter related to the defense of Chang'an. Gao Kan is capable, but lacks prestige and experience. He also needs the guidance and assistance of Ying Gong. In this way, I can rest assured.”
Although he was very dissatisfied with Liu Ji's attempt to take away Fang Jun's military power against Fang Jun, and although Li Ji voluntarily gave in and refused to take over Fang Jun's military power, he also realized that Fang Jun's rise had aroused Li Ji's vigilance and dissatisfaction, and he must To build a buffer between the two sides, the two major factions in the military must not be completely confronted or separated.
In the past, he needed to stabilize the throne and reuse his most trusted Fang Jun to take charge of the military. Now he needs to stabilize the country, neither allowing one family to dominate the army, nor causing the army to fall apart during the struggle.
He still trusts Fang Jun, but he is the emperor and cannot let personal emotions influence his behavior. In this regard, he hopes that Fang Jun can understand his difficulties and make compromises.
So he looked at Fang Jun with earnest eyes: "What do Erlang think?"
Fortunately, Fang Jun was indeed arrogant and domineering at times, but he was by no means ignorant of the general situation. Under his gaze, he nodded slowly with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty speaks of the constitution of heaven and the principles of action. All ministers will obey.”
Li Chengqian let out a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Fang Jun would give up. If he refused openly in the political hall, even if he, the emperor, lost all his face, he would have to lean towards Fang Jun. Otherwise, who would follow him wholeheartedly? This emperor?
I couldn't help but smile: "I will have dinner with you in the palace later, and a batch of fine wine was sent from the Western Region. I asked the Queen to toast you a few more glasses."
All the ministers in the hall were speechless. This kind of holy family was unparalleled in the world. It was really enviable.
It is an honor to be able to stay in the palace and have meals, and to have the queen as your companion. What kind of treatment is this?
"Let this be settled as it is, and we will not fulfill our duties until after the new year."
"Here."
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After the ministers dispersed, Fang Jun accompanied Li Chengqian to Wude Palace. Fang Jun stayed in the imperial study to drink tea, while Li Chengqian went to bathe and change clothes under the service of the palace maid.
After drinking two cups of tea, I heard the jingle of the ring. I looked back and saw Queen Su walking in with graceful steps.
The queen did not wear a formal dress, but wore a plain skirt. The upper body was a red-colored jacket with narrow sleeves reaching her wrists. The lower body was a lotus-colored skirt with pleated and elegant shapes. The silk ribbon on the chest outlined the graceful mountain scenery. The whole body was white and plump. She is youthful and graceful, possessing both the beauty of a well-known lady and the aura of a young woman.
How does it look like a woman who has given birth to children?
Fang Jun stood up quickly, his eyebrows lowered and he did not dare to look at the queen's face. Instead, his eyes fell on a pair of embroidered shoes looming under the skirt: "Wei Chen has seen the queen."
The queen's voice was clear and sweet, and seemed to be filled with joy: "The second man is your majesty's humerus, the pillar of the country, and he is also the prince's young master. Besides, this is the harem, there are no outsiders, we should be closer, why should we be so respectful?"
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"Weak ministers dare not overstep their bounds."
"Haha, outsiders say that Fang Erlang is arrogant and bohemian. It turns out that he is so well-known that he is so formal in person."
This is a bit frivolous, but considering Fang Jun's closeness to the royal family, it is not inappropriate.
Fang Jun then stood up, met the queen's gaze, and said with a smile: "So it is said that hearing is false and seeing is true. There may not be any false ones under the great reputation."
The queen covered her lips and smiled, her eyes flowing: "Oh? In that case, I don't know whether Fang Erlang is a virtual person or a real person?"
Fang Jun was speechless, what to say?
You can't just say "you have to try it to know whether it's false or true", right?
This is the queen...
My heart skipped a beat. It seemed that these few times I entered the palace, I was always alone with the queen intentionally or unintentionally. Moreover, the queen's behavior changed from her usual dignified and rigorous to too lively. This...