Chapter 4785: Reliance
The military is a continuation of politics, and it is also a reflection of the economy. The formulation of foreign strategy cannot be decided by the military in one word. It must be an optimal plan after summarizing the current national conditions in the court.
Moreover, this plan cannot be set in stone and become a permanent system, but needs to be continuously adjusted as the national conditions change.
In the final analysis, the national interest comes first.
The difference between Liu Ji and Fang Jun is not about how to control overseas foreign countries, whether it is separate control or merging into the territory. In fact, the military has a greater say, because no matter what policy is formulated, it is the military that finally implements it, and civilian officials are here. The influence in the field is very small, and Liu Jie is too lazy to fight for it.
However, regarding the settlement of the surrendered Hu people, Liu Jie was fiercely opposed and refused to retreat even a step.
In fact, after the collapse of the Turks, the military and the government once launched a non-compromising struggle on how to resettle the more than 100,000 Turks who were attached to the interior. The civil servants headed by Wen Yanbo advocated moving the Turks inland to make them "fearful." "Wei Huaide" was eventually integrated into the Tang Dynasty, and represented by Wei Zheng The military believed that "the barbarians had no sense of shame, etiquette, and morals" and could never become Tang people, so they wanted to display them outside the national borders. They could serve as national vassals, but they could not be regarded as subjects. In the end, Taizong The emperor favored Wen Yanbo's strategy of moving the Turks inland.
As a result, the Turks rebelled from time to time, and even Ashina Simo finally became a "bare Khan", and his binding force on the tribe dropped again and again...
However, there are flaws in the policies proposed by civilian officials, which does not prove that the military's policies are definitely correct.
In the final analysis, the internal migration of Turks is under the control of civilian officials, while the movement of Turks outside the border must be controlled by the military. This is the root of the irreconcilable interests of the military and the government...
Li Chengqian also knew that this dispute was unlikely to have a result in the short term, because it would require a complete concession from both the military and the political parties, which is currently impossible. And once one party completely gave in, it meant that the balance of power in the court was completely broken, which was something he, the emperor, did not want to see.
"Let the Yuan family be dealt with according to the current method, so that they can move into the Japanese country to form a check and balance. The court will keep a close eye on it, observe the advantages and disadvantages from both military and economic aspects, and then sort out and summarize it before making a decision."
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"Here."
Fang and Liu agreed in unison. They both felt that this was the best way to deal with it at present. After all, it was empty talk. If you want the other party to give in, you must prove that your opinions are correct, and only practice can test the pros and cons of right and wrong.
Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief. Faced with the unrelenting dispute between the military and the government, he, as an emperor, was also under great pressure. A slight mistake might lead to dissatisfaction on one side, which he did not want to see in any case.
"What do you think of the death of Li Jingshu?"
The emperor is the supreme king and the master of the world, but no emperor can make the world obey him and do whatever he wants. The world is not only the emperor's world, but also the civil servants' world, the martial arts world, and the clan's world.
The murderer of Li Jingshu was changed from Wei Shuxia to Chai Mingzhang, which prevented the conflict between the clan and Jingzhao Wei, but not all turned against the Chai family, and the situation remained tense.
Fang Jun said: "The state has national laws and families have family rules. Since the Sanfa Division and Zongzheng Temple have closed the case, the matter has been concluded. It is not just the clan who thinks who is the murderer can do whatever they want. If the clan still refuses to comply, Your Majesty Severe punishment should be given.”
Liu Jie seemed to have always had disagreements with Fang Junzheng: "The ministers think that there is no need to be so harsh. Li Jingshu is the prince of the county and has a distinguished status. Such a violent death has also damaged the majesty of the clan. There are some violent emotions in the clan." This is human nature, and Wei Shuxia is not entirely uninvolved. If you insist on being harsh on the clan, it will easily breed their antagonism, which will affect the stability of the situation and lead to some rebellious officials and traitors taking advantage of it. "
This statement is tantamount to clarifying the current situation of turmoil and evil intentions within the clan. It also unceremoniously points out that some people deliberately create chaos and promote further chaos... Who is this person who deliberately creates chaos?
Naturally, it refers to Fang Jun.
Fang Jun smiled and said nothing, drinking tea slowly.
Li Chengqian felt a little embarrassed and waved his hands and said: "It's better to say less of these words. They are of no use except disturbing the situation."
The "attack on Jingzhao Mansion" was planned by him. He neither consulted Fang Jun nor notified Liu Ji. Of course, Li Jingshu's sudden death was an accident and was not part of his plan, which made this incident almost complete. Out of control, once the clan went to war with Jingzhao Weishi, the whole situation would be disrupted. Fortunately, the Sanfa Division and Zongzheng Temple jointly suppressed the matter, and launched a Chai Mingzhang to take the blame and remove Jingzhao Weishi.
The Chai family's current status and power are no longer what they used to be. Even if they are violently suppressed by the clan, there will not be much backlash. Moreover, the Chai family can rely on Fang Jun and rely on Fang Jun's power to fight against the clan, causing the clan to take action. The situation becomes worse. Hair returns to normal.
As for how the Chai family relied on Fang Jun as a backer to allow Fang Jun to fight against the clan, that was not up to him as the emperor...
Liu Ji remained silent, but glanced at His Majesty suspiciously, sensing that there might be some inside information that he didn't know about.
Is His Majesty intending to manipulate the clan into division and thereby weaken Li Shenfu's influence?
Liu Ji was very worried. If this was true, it could only be said that His Majesty was playing with fire. The clan had long been a huge powder keg. If a few sparks jumped into it, it would explode completely...
However, maybe His Majesty did it on purpose?
Liu Ji couldn't figure out the context and was a little suspicious.
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A drizzling light rain has alleviated the scorching heat in Chang'an, and the enthusiasm caused by the grand gatherings held by Buddhist and Taoist sects in recent days has also slightly decreased. The rain has washed away the bluestone roads in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City. The willows and elms were also washed green. The Chai family's carriage drove slowly on Zhuque Street and turned into a temple when it arrived at Qinglongfang.
The carriage stopped outside the mountain gate, and the maid got out of the car and held up an umbrella. Then Princess Baling got out of the carriage with the help of the maid. More than ten maids surrounded her and entered the mountain gate. Under the guidance of the guests in the temple, she walked around the main hall and went to the backyard. We stopped at a monastery surrounded by woods and towering ancient trees.
The maids stayed outside the house, and Princess Baling entered the house with her skirt in hand and her feet raised.
The rain poured down the eaves like a bead curtain, and the pottery urn planted with lotus under the window made a tinkling sound. Princess Baling's heartbeat suddenly accelerated with the tinkling sound, and her lips pursed slightly. Get up, face flushed.
Although he had fallen into a state of depravity, it was more because he was forced by the situation to commit himself to others. Now he actively seeks out men for trysts in broad daylight. Although there are reasons why he has to do this, all his reserve has been shattered.
As her footsteps hit the smooth floor in the house, she prayed for just this once...
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In the evening, sandalwood scented the main hall of Xiangyi County Prince's Mansion. Li Shenfu, dressed in regular clothes, knelt on the mat in front of the window. Opposite him was Li Daoli, who was haggard and dressed in black robes. Rain was pattering outside the window, and several lights were lit. The lanterns have been lit, the flowers and trees in the courtyard are green, a few flowers are swaying and broken in the rain, the tea table is full of fragrance, and both of them look unhappy.
Li Shenfu took a sip of tea, frowned his gray eyebrows, and comforted in a gentle voice: "The deceased is gone. My dear nephew, I mourn and accept the change. You should also take care of yourself. You are the backbone of the Dongping County Prince's Palace. You must not make any mistakes." .”
Li Daoli sighed and said with a grimace: "I also understand the truth, but I really can't swallow this breath in my chest and abdomen. Every time I think about my son's tragic death, I feel depressed and in pain. Such gray hair The grief felt by the black-haired man is like a heart-piercing pain that cannot be endured. If I cannot breathe out, I will not die soon.”
Li Shenfu was startled and asked hurriedly: "You won't do anything stupid, right? Don't do anything stupid. The Sanfa Si and Zongzheng Temple jointly determined that Wei Shuxiafei was the culprit of your son's death. He must have been instructed by His Majesty to avoid the clan and Wei A deadly feud If you attack Wei Shuxia, you will be disobeying His Majesty, and you will not be able to reap the benefits! Besides, the Wei family has already given generous compensation, and you have said that you will not pursue it, so you must not go back on your promise!"
Not only does Your Majesty not want the clan to form a mortal enemy with the Wei family, but how can the clan be willing to form such a powerful enemy? So the best situation is for everyone to take a step back and at least ensure superficial stability.
He even suspected that Li Jingshu's death was intentional. The purpose was to completely involve the clan and the Wei family, leaving the clan with no time to distract, and causing internal divisions in the interest groups headed by the Prince of Xiangyi County...
Li Daoli gritted his teeth and his eyes were red: "If you can't touch Wei Shuxia, why can't you touch Chai Mingzhang? Since the Chai family is willing to take the blame for the Wei family, they must be prepared for crazy revenge!"
Li Shenfu breathed a sigh of relief and reminded: "It's okay to take it out on the Chai family, but you have to make detailed and careful plans and not be reckless. Since the Chai family dares to stand up and take the blame for the Wei family, they obviously have something to rely on. You can't be careless."
It is not clear whether Wei Shuxia was the culprit of Li Jingshu's death, but Chai Mingzhang was definitely not. However, since the Chai family jumped out and admitted the crime halfway, they must have received a lot of benefits from the Wei family. The Chai family must have understood that taking these benefits would be responsible for the Dongping County Prince's Palace and even the whole family. The entire clan still goes its own way in retaliating, so it must be because they are confident.
Although it is not yet known why he relies on it, he certainly has enough strength to bargain with the clan.
Li Daoli shook his head, with a determined expression: "My son died tragically, and someone must be buried with him. Since Wei Shuxia can't move, it's Chai Mingzhang. There is no need to persuade the uncle. I have already arranged for the dead man to wait for the attack. Any consequences will be borne by the Dongping County Prince's Palace." ”
"Alas! The deceased has passed away, and the entire county and prince's palace is still there, so why bother?"
Li Shenfu shook his head and sighed, but did not try to persuade him again. Although he expected that the Chai family must have some support, he would kill just a mere Chai Mingzhang. If there were any consequences, it would not be too late to find a solution. He didn't believe that he could mobilize half of the clan. Still can’t settle this matter?
The old slave in the mansion pushed the door in from the outside, walked gently to the two of them, and said respectfully: "I'd like to inform the master of the family to ask for an audience with the Duke of Yue outside the gate."
Li Shenfu and Li Daoli looked at each other. Fang Jun had a problem with both families and was an uninvited guest. It was almost self-evident where he came in person at this moment. However, even though he knew that the Chai family must have someone to rely on, he did not expect that the person to rely on was Fang Jun... "The Chai family actually invited Fang Jun to come forward?"