Chapter 4590: The incident of corruption
Zhang Liang knew it and asked: "I wonder what Liu Zhongshu means by this?"
Liu Ji put down his tea cup and said slowly: "Your Majesty has not long since ascended the throne, but he has suffered two consecutive mutinies. He has become deeply distrustful of the imperial army. He followed Fang Junzhi's advice to abolish the left and right garrison guards and reorganize the left and right Jinwu guards." This is a clear proof. But as the saying goes, a thousand troops are easy to obtain, but a general is hard to find. Looking at the army, how many people can match you in terms of merit and qualifications? Your military strategy is at the right time." br>
Zhang Liang was silent.
There is some truth to this, but the problem is that His Majesty does not trust him, otherwise he would not have been removed from the army and placed in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. If he had followed Fang Jun peacefully in the past, it would be fine. With just a word from Fang Jun, one of the generals of Jinwu Guard must be his. However, his relationship with Fang Jun is not good now. How can Fang Jun help him under His Majesty's command? Fight for it?
Listening to Liu Jie's wishes, it seems that he is willing to help him win a position in the military. However, Liu Jie's relationship with the military is extremely bad. Why would he dare to boast like this?
Thinking of this, he raised his head and stared at Liu Ji with burning eyes.
The two people's eyes met, and Liu Jie nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "The current situation is unpredictable and a storm is about to arise. The empire needs veteran generals and famous marshals like Duke Yu to step forward and command the army to assist His Majesty in stabilizing the country and protecting the country. ”
Zhang Liang felt that his hands were shaking a little, and he tried his best to suppress his voice from shaking, and asked in a low voice: "Are they the clan members?"
Liu Jie's eyes were deep: "I'm afraid it's not just those people...the clan members are obsessed with treachery and have been coveting the throne for more than a day or two. They were deeply involved in the two previous mutinies. How can they not be afraid of Your Majesty settling the blame? And His Majesty wants to carry out the plan. The New Deal and various policies may not be accepted by families all over the world, and the expected turbulence is inevitable. At that time, it is the time for us to be loyal to His Majesty.”
These words are equivalent to being honest and honest. I am here to win you over to my side!
There was no way, Liu Ji and Fang Jun had a bad relationship, and it was impossible to get support from the military. They had to find other ways to find forces in the military that they could cooperate with. However, it is far too late to cultivate power. The best way is to persuade and win over...
Zhang Liang, who has always been on the edge of the military, is the best target.
He has a high status, seniority, and many meritorious deeds. He is the only remaining Zhenguan minister, and he has been suppressed by Fang Jun for a long time. Now he even has to "abandon martial arts and follow literature" and become one of the six ministers who have been emptied of power...
In every aspect, it is a perfect fit.
Zhang Liang pondered for a moment and asked: "What do you need me to do?"
He naturally understands the principle of "if you want to take something first, you must give it first", so no matter how tempted you are, you have to figure out what price you need to pay.
It is tempting to return to the military and take charge of the military, but you have to weigh the pros and cons with the sacrifice...
Liu Jie smiled and said: "You don't need to do anything. We are all ministers. There is only one thing we can do, which is to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic."
Zhang Liang frowned slightly. He was most annoyed by such specious and empty rhetoric, because any attributive can change its meaning under certain circumstances. It is not impossible for the king's interests to conflict with the interests of the country. At that time, it is the time to Should I be "loyal to the emperor" or "patriotic"?
Liu Ji naturally knew that Zhang Liang was worried, so he said softly: "The way a king governs a country is to balance. It seems that Fang Jun has no military power at the moment, but there are countless armies affected by him. Even the British Duke is affected by him." Even if your majesty has confidence in him, The weight is increasing, but we have to take a balancing act. But now, looking at the court, not to mention competing with them, how many people can stand upright in front of them? Therefore, I only need you, Lord Yu, to stand up? , Your Majesty will definitely rely on you for help.”
Zhang Liang took a deep breath and said with a smile: "Years ago, the old department sent a batch of Liaodong delicacies. Among them, a pair of bear paws is the most rare. I have ordered the kitchen to be renovated and entertained distinguished guests as soon as they come. Liu Zhongshu is very lucky. ”
"I came here uninvited. I wish I wasn't treated as a bad guest. How dare I be called a distinguished guest?"
"Haha, Liu Zhongshu is the prime minister of the dynasty and the pillar of the country. If this is not a distinguished guest, how can he be called a distinguished guest in the world?"
"If this is the case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful. You should also use the fine wine in your house to get drunk with the fallen country's public."
"You will never come home until you are drunk!"
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Liu Jie's move to persuade and win over Zhang Liang was not hidden, but came to the door with great fanfare. Although the conversation between the two was not known to outsiders, such an open move immediately caused a lot of discussion in the court.
Everyone knows that Liu Ji blatantly defied the military and was called the "chief culprit" of the "civilian-military confrontation." Especially his tit-for-tat confrontation with Fang Jun, which refused to give in, greatly increased his prestige, and now he suddenly came to Zhang Liang's house. , it is clear what the intention is.
Are you planning to use Zhang Liang to fight against Fang Jun?
But Zhang Liang has expressed his surrender ever since he was punished by Fang Jun when he was in Jiangnan. Now he has "abandoned martial arts and embraced literature" and became the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. How can he have the confidence to fight against Fang Jun?
However, after all, Zhang Liang had commanded thousands of troops back then, and he was considered the only remaining Zhenguan minister with great achievements in the court. If His Majesty placed him in high esteem and allowed him to return to the army, it would not be impossible.
Thinking back to the "Assassination of King Wei" that has been spreading in Chang'an City for the past two days, some speculations will inevitably come to the minds of people from all walks of life...
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As the Lantern Festival approaches, the weather has been fine these past few days, and the snow outside Xuanwu Gate has gradually melted. Tens of thousands of soldiers have gathered in the two military camps that were originally affiliated with the left and right garrison. While reorganizing the military system, they are still training.
At noon, carriages loaded with rice, flour, grain, oil, cloth, leather, tea, eggs, vegetables and other logistical supplies drove into the military camp in an endless stream, crushing and melting the broken ice on the road, making it muddy.
The left and right Jinwu Guards have nearly 60,000 soldiers and horses. They are currently all stationed in the barracks of the original left and right garrison waiting for reorganization before they can be stationed elsewhere and perform their functions. With so many troops gathered in one place, the daily expenses are almost one. The numbers are astronomical, and the luggage required is endless.
Helan Chushi drove his horse into the military camp with the convoy, and pulled a group of soldiers who were training on the school field to help unload various heavy materials. He was extremely proud to see so many materials sorted into categories that quickly filled the warehouse for several hours.
The reason why he went to the city and returned with the logistics department was not because he was diligent and hands-on in everything, but because this was his first purchase after a year and the quantity was huge. He had to negotiate with the seller during the transaction in order to take advantage of it.
The quality of materials is not important. They are just big soldiers. What does it matter if they are eaten or not? It is only necessary to ensure the quality of the materials needed by the military lieutenant general, and the rest will naturally be "the one with the lowest price." This purchase was worth more than 8,000 guan, and he made a full 2,000 guan from it...
The deduction of more than 20% is indeed excessive, but who allows him to rely on the mountain of Fang Jun? The former Left and Right Tun Guards and the current Left and Right Jinwu Guards were all members of Fang Jun, and they obeyed Fang Jun's orders. Who could be dissatisfied with him, a relative of Fang Jun, because he was greedy for some money and silk?
In the military, there are not only strict rules and regulations, military laws and regulations, but also people and sophistication...
Helan Chushi watched the vehicles being unloaded one by one, and his heart was full of greed. Relying on Fang Jun, who controlled the logistics and purchasing of the Jinwu Guards, he could accumulate more than ten or two hundred thousand dollars in a few years. The family wealth was so rich, with so many servants and maids, and so many wives and concubines. Even when the Helan family was at its most prosperous, they could not afford so much cash.
He even just bought a manor outside the city from Prince Dongping at a low price through his connections...
I was thinking about going to Dongshi later to buy some expensive gifts for Wu Shunniang and treat her children well in the future. After all, it was most likely that Wu Shunniang "bearing the humiliation" to ask for my position on the bed. , which is enough to show that Wu Shunniang is not just a plaything in front of Fang Jun, but also has some status.
If I want to hold this position for a long time, I must handle the relationship with Wu Shunniang well. It is absolutely impossible to fight and scold him as often as in the past...
A war horse galloped in the distance. When it arrived, it reined in its horse and stood still. The colonel on the horse shouted: "General Gao has summoned us for something urgent. Please ask Colonel Helan to go to the central army immediately."
Helan Chushi glanced at the carriage that was about to be unloaded, and hesitated: "Do you want to wait until all the baggage is unloaded and let me collect the accounts before going forward?"
"Presumptuous!"
The captain on horseback scolded and glared: "In the army, the orders are like mountains, like wind and fire, how can you allow you to refuse and delay? Go quickly, otherwise military law will be engaged!"
"Mother!"
Helan Chushi suddenly got angry and said dissatisfied: "Just go, why are you so loud? Even General Gao wouldn't talk to me like this with chicken feathers as arrows!"
He was inserted by Fang Jun, and he considered himself to be Fang Jun's confidant. After all, the latter had always been kind and cheerful every time he saw General Gao over the years, which was enough to show that this was all due to Fang Jun's power and kindness.
Now being scolded by a captain in public made him feel that his face and dignity were damaged, so he was naturally dissatisfied.
But he didn't dare to neglect, he quickly fetched a war horse, got on the horse and galloped towards the direction of the Chinese army, leaving the captain of the order in the air.
The captain who ordered the order snorted coldly, stood still on the spot, his eyes passed from one cart to another, and then looked at the various heavy materials piled up in the warehouse, and then looked at the uneasy mood of the logistics soldiers. He waved back, and a brigade of soldiers came running in neat formation from a distance.
"Everyone is under control. No movement or conversation is allowed. All warehouses are sealed!"
"Here!"
The soldiers swarmed forward and immediately controlled the confused logistics soldiers. Two soldiers stood at the door of each warehouse, watching eagerly.
No matter how stupid the logistics soldiers are, they still understand the bad things...(End of Chapter)