Liu Ji looked worried, but in fact he was a little gloating in his heart.
Everyone knows that the intention of Fang Jun, Xu Jingzong and others to invite the "Three Law Division" back to Luoyang again is to intimidate the Henan aristocratic families, strictly investigate, interrogate and convict the Henan officials, and then force the Henan aristocratic families to compromise and give in and cooperate in Henan. Implement the policy of "measurement of acres" within the prefectural area.
Not to mention whether this method is effective, just because the current "abolition of penalty and redemption" makes it impossible for convicted Henan officials to pay ransom with money and forget the guilt as before, this is a huge problem.
When those convicted Henan officials were cut off from their official careers, or even imprisoned or exiled to the frontier, how could the Henan family just let it go?
It would be fine if only Xu Jingzong was in charge of this matter in Luoyang. He was cunning and calculating. When faced with difficulties, he would not face them head on, but would compromise in a roundabout way. Even if the "measurement of land acres" had to be temporarily suspended, It will not cause greater trouble.
But now that Fang Jun is in Luoyang, the situation is completely different.
Although it was His Majesty who proposed the "measurement of the land", Liu Jie knew that Fang Jun was instigating this fact behind his back. His Majesty, who was soft-hearted and had no independent opinions, obeyed Fang Jun's words and was already like Fang Jun...
Will Fang Jun compromise and give in when facing the Henan Family?
Based on Liu Ji's understanding, it is definitely not the case. That guy is just a "submissive donkey". There may be room for negotiation, but once a head-on confrontation occurs, there is no reason to back down.
Maybe Luoyang will be in chaos...
Li Ji was impatient with this meaningless argument and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please also order the Jinwu Guards on the left and right to station in Chang'an to block all city gates and impose martial law on every inner square, and order the leading guards on the left and right to set up defenses outside the palace. Be prepared for the unexpected.”
The collective protests and uproar by officials and students is not enough to scare people. The most important thing is to prevent people with ulterior motives from taking the opportunity to cause trouble and make the matter bigger.
If someone attacks the imperial city or even the palace city while officials and students are protesting in the streets, we will be in big trouble...
Liu Jie hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's concern is safe, please give your Majesty the order."
He was happy to see Fang Jun, Xu Jingzong and others mess up the situation, which was more in his interests, but the premise was that nothing could shake the imperial power. Although His Majesty has trusted and obeyed Fang Jun for a long time, many details have shown that the relationship between the two is not as close as before.
The fact is indeed the case. The imperial power is supreme, how can it allow the subordinates to share the profits?
Even though they are forced by the situation to act like "we share wealth and honor with you", the estrangement in our hearts will inevitably arise, and one day we may part ways and turn against each other.
His Majesty's "kind" character is recognized by both the government and the public, and no one wants a new emperor...
Li Chengqian followed the advice and said: "I have this intention. I will send people to various places with my tiger talisman later, and order the left and right Jinwu guards and the left and right leading guards to follow the orders to ensure the stability of Chang'an."
Ma Zhou suddenly remembered something: "Previously, the Military Aircraft Department allowed Duke Yu to be transferred to General Youjinwu Guard, but he rushed to Luoyang before the trip was completed. Who should be the admiral of Youjinwu Guard now?"
A country cannot be without a master, and an army cannot be without generals. Especially when the current situation is tense, someone must be in charge of the Youjinwu Guard, who is responsible for the dispatch and preparation of the entire army, and must also bear corresponding responsibilities.
Li Ji frowned and said: "Originally, Gao Kan would be the best supervisor, but Gao Kan left for Jiangning yesterday, so let Sun Renshi temporarily supervise the Youjinwu Guard. He will hand over his duties after Duke Yu returns."
Liu Jie is indispensable.
Fang Jun first reorganized the left and right Jinwu Guards, and planned to appoint Cheng Wuting, the general of the Left Jinwu Guard, and Sun Renshi, the general of the Right Jinwu Guard. However, he later recommended Zhang Liang, the Duke of the Fallen Kingdom, as the general of the Right Jinwu Guard, and His Majesty approved it.
Although Sun Renshi is now the temporary admiral of Youjin Wuwei, people are worried that he will take advantage of Zhang Liang's opportunity, but Liu Jie does not intend to interrupt. He is a civilian leader. If he is too involved in military affairs, it will inevitably make His Majesty feel jealous. Then the gain outweighs the loss.
However, there is no need to worry too much. Sun Renshi cannot be compared with Zhang Liang in terms of status, qualifications, and achievements, and is unknown. Although the new Youjinwu Guardsman Shi Wang Xuance has been in charge of the business of "Dong Datang Company" and has achieved outstanding results, after all Most of them are involved in business, and if they are suddenly transferred to the army, they may not have much ability.
Not a big problem...
Li Chengqian nodded: "Then let Sun Renshi, the temporary commander-in-chief, take charge of the affairs of Youjin Wuwei. We will make a decision after Duke Yu returns to Beijing."
*****
Several county princes were sitting in the newly built main hall of Xiangyi County Prince's Mansion. Their noses were filled with the smell of fresh paint. Even the tea leaves picked during the New Year this year were no longer fragrant and sweet, but they were still in high spirits and high spirits.
Li Xiaoxie, the Duke of Xi, seemed to have a thorn in his butt. He could jump up and play his crown to celebrate at any time. His smile that he couldn't suppress looked bright and sunny. He put his hands on his hands and laughed: "This Fang Jun is really reckless and ignorant. He thought he had wiped out the Hedong family, Henan." Will the Aristocratic Family also stop and bow down? It must be a big mistake this time. Let’s wait and see how the Henan Aristocratic Family will fight back under his oppression!”
After the Hedong Yanchi was forcibly taken over by Fang Jun's troops, the response of the Hedong family was really surprising. Instead of a strong counterattack, they quickly surrendered to Fang Jun and assisted him in resuming work and production, causing a huge storm to disappear before it arose. .
However, the Hedong Yanchi is just a corner, and the Hedong family does not have much influence. Although the forced takeover of the Yanchi makes all the people in the world angry, in the final analysis, the "lips and teeth are cold" has not hurt one's own muscles and bones. Without the pain of the skin, it is impossible to talk about sinking the boat. , can only stand by and watch.
But this time the "deposition, punishment and redemption" was completely different, because it affected all the noble families and nobles in the world.
The central government could only protest. At most, it could encourage some students to go to Chengtian Gate to "knock on the door" and make a complaint to His Majesty. They did not dare to go to war in the capital.
The battlefield must be in Luoyang City.
Not to mention that Fang Jun's act of "throwing the fire under the cauldron" and pushing the Henan family into the pit was really unethical. The Henan family couldn't bear it. The rest of the world's sects must also have given huge support to the Henan family openly and secretly, setting off a storm in Luoyang and forcing His Majesty who was far away in Chang'an to withdraw. Success.
The Henan aristocratic family has become a weapon for the world's elites to fight against the center. Whether they like it or not, they have been set up. They can either be willing to serve as pawns and fight against the center, or they can surrender and surrender to the world's elites.
Li Renyu, the Duke of Xiyang County, was also very happy: "Your Majesty is really stupid. How can an ancient system like 'punishment and redemption' be easily abolished? This is the privilege of the class. Without this privilege, anyone who breaks the law will be punished." How can we demonstrate the superiority of class through legal sanctions? This matter will inevitably cause endless uproar. At this moment, I don’t know how many people are openly and secretly criticizing Your Majesty.”
Why did you, Li Chengqian, become the emperor? It was the support of the powerful family and the bloody battle between the nobles and nobles of the clan, but now that you are firmly on the throne, you are going to abandon the rest of us like we're in ruins?
To call him a "foolish king" is an understatement...
All those who opposed Li Chengqian cheered at this moment, and even began to imagine the wonderful moment when all the powerful people in the world would rise up to attack him.
Li Shenfu is not so optimistic. The reason is simple. Times have changed.
Having lived in a secluded mansion for more than ten years, I have almost no contact with the outside world. Most of the news I get throughout the day comes through "listening", lacking the most intuitive feeling. But now that he has left the house and participated in the clan struggle, the feeling of being suddenly exposed to the outside world is more acute than those who have been subtly involved in it.
The Tang Dynasty today is completely different from the Tang Dynasty when Emperor Gaozu proclaimed himself emperor.
First of all, the "Government Hall" and "Military Aircraft Department" were established to monopolize the civil and military affairs of the court. All government affairs and state affairs flowed within a prescribed framework and were eventually resolved. Everything was refined and institutionalized, just like during the Taketoku period. The situation where the emperor takes everyone sitting together to deal with state affairs at will is completely different.
Then came the changes in the army. The large-scale equipment and use of firearms led to earth-shaking changes in tactics, fighting methods, etc., which directly led to huge changes at the strategic level. In the past, large-scale battles involving tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people are now It is basically impossible to happen, because a single guard can overwhelm a country, so why gather hundreds of thousands of people for an expedition?
In the past, wars were fought between soldiers and generals, and the number of one's own side was basically equal to that of the other side. Only in this way can we talk about victory or defeat, just like the "Battle of Feishui", "Battle of Guandu" and even "Battle of Hulao Pass", with fewer people winning more. It is basically impossible for such a war to occur. The powerful power of firearms is enough to make up for the gap in numbers. If one party uses firearms to defend the dangerous pass, the situation of "one man can block the barrier and no one can open it" will be repeated. Even if the opponent has ten times the strength, it will be in vain.
Just looking at the two mutinies of Changsun Wuji and King Jin, we can conclude that firearms have become the dominant force in war. Whoever has more firearms will win.
The crushing force in terms of combat power can no longer be made up by relying solely on numbers.
In this way, no matter how dissatisfied you are with His Majesty, no matter how much the national policies undermine the foundations of the aristocratic families, who would dare to rebel?
Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the imperial power has been unprecedentedly stable and almost impossible to conquer from the outside...
Heaving a sigh of relief, Li Shenfu said in a deep voice: "Don't be happy at all times. How can you achieve great things with such superficiality? Don't underestimate Fang Jun, haven't you suffered too much from him? Since that guy dares to be in Hedong and Luoyang If the situation is stirred up, there must be some certainty, and the Henan family may not dare to break the pot. ”
Benefiting from the strong family support, the children of the aristocratic family have risen to great heights as officials, but at the same time they will also bear the heavy burden of the family and have to sacrifice everything for the revitalization of the family throughout their lives. They can bet on their own future, but they may not dare to bet on it. The survival of the family. Li Xiaoxie stepped forward and whispered: "We can't just sit idly by, right? We can ask someone to mobilize, either in Beijing or Luoyang, to completely stir up this trend in order to profit from it..." < br>