Chapter 4818 It’s not easy to get an official position
Zhang Liang's eyes lit up. Hearing what His Majesty meant, he seemed to be planning to treat Luzon as a princely fiefdom like Silla?
If that's the case, and he has made great achievements in developing Luzon, he may be able to operate it and become the prince's governor of his fiefdom. Under the prince, above ten thousand people, alone overseas, with great power, it seems pretty good.
Anyway, he is not willing to return to Chang'an. If Fang Jun does not fall, he will not have a good life when he comes back...
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely do my best and die for you!"
Zhang Liang regards this trip to Luzon as another starting point for his official career, so this expression of loyalty is actually somewhat sincere. He has no one to rely on now, he can only hope to govern Luzon well and do a lot for His Majesty. Money, and then became His Majesty's confidant.
With His Majesty's protection, I will be able to live steadily in the court in the future.
Li Chengqian said: "I know what you are thinking, but I still want to remind you not to be eager for quick success. After you go to Luzon, you should do less tax and govern with care, and don't damage the prestige of the Tang Dynasty for short-term interests. I am not the one who talks so much." The benevolent and moral hypocrite doesn't care whether the barbarians praise me or criticize me, but the Tang Dynasty We need an image of a 'state of tolerance, fraternity, etiquette' to lead the world, so that all countries in the world will surrender under the wings of the Tang Dynasty. There are many ways to obtain benefits, and the most undesirable is to conscript, burn, kill, and loot. At that time, it was barbaric. The Tang Dynasty did not do anything to the barbarians."
The Tang Dynasty needed to import the interests of the whole world to consolidate its foundation and maintain its hegemony, but the means required to seize interests were not just a powerful army, so that the culture of the Tang Dynasty could be spread around the world, and the world could bathe in the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Fusion into one, this is true hegemony.
Burning, killing, looting, and plundering can certainly dominate the country for a while, but it is difficult to sustain it. That is not what a great country like the Tang Dynasty wants to do.
Just like Fang Jun's philosophy, the Tang Dynasty should always stand on the shore to mediate and lead the countries in the drama, instead of going to the end personally and taking advantage of others.
Zhang Liang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I know that the empire's strategy lies in construction rather than destruction, and I will not damage your majesty's reputation."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "But there is no need to be timid. You still have to take action decisively when it's time to take action. The barbarians are all people who drink hair and drink blood and have no regard for human ethics. They are afraid of power and have no morality. In many cases, only muskets and swords can make them understand the meaning of our Tang Dynasty. Reason.”
For example, the Ministry of War previously described the infiltration of the Great Food Kingdom. The caliph held scriptures in one hand and a sword in the other and expanded everywhere. Under his power, he chanted scriptures together and established a unified belief. Those who refused to surrender would be killed with a long sword. wipe out.
Although I don't agree with such a barbaric approach, the truth is indeed right. Sometimes those savages can't understand the truth, but when you put a sword on his neck, he can understand everything. ……
But Datang didn’t need to do that.
The Tang Dynasty has the most long-lasting and splendid culture in the world, has far more than half of the world's wealth, and has an invincible and powerful army. What the Tang Dynasty wants is not just submission, but integration, so that the culture of the Han family can be benefited by the common people. Let all the barbarians in the world learn "benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust", and let all schools recite "learn and practice from time to time" in the early morning light. This is the achievement that the Tang Dynasty should pursue.
The Tang Dynasty disdained killing, plundering, and occupying.
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The autumn wind is getting colder, and the millet, wheat, and rice in the fields have all been harvested. Bundles and stacks of rice are neatly stacked on the threshing floor. Li Ji is wearing a set of regular clothes and a futou, with beautiful jade around his waist, holding his hands behind his back. Xing walked slowly, looking at the food piled on both sides with joy.
He is a relatively conservative person and feels uneasy about the wealth that is pouring into the Tang Dynasty. He thinks that no matter how valuable those things are, they are inedible and of no great use. He had experienced the turbulent years of the late Sui Dynasty. During those war-torn years, all gold, silver, money, and silk were useless. No matter how much money you had, you could not buy food. I don’t know how many wealthy households were starving to death while guarding mountains of gold, silver, money, and silk. ……
Food is the foundation of everything.
They even look down upon the rice imported from overseas, thinking that it can only relieve temporary difficulties. Only by growing crops and producing ears of wheat and rice in one's own land can we truly stay away from hunger and avoid food shortages. If you don't have enough food, you can eat each other...
Liang Jianfang followed Li Ji step by step, looking a little confused. He couldn't figure out why the leader of the military looked at wheat ears and rice with more passion than when he saw the most popular singer in Pingkangfang. He had something in his heart. But he didn't dare to disturb Li Ji's leisurely contentment and rubbed his hands anxiously.
"Just say what you have to say. Don't imitate other people's tactful ways."
Li Ji looked at Liang Jianfang with a half-smile but not a smile. This tough guy who could choke people with words followed him and smiled extremely respectfully. He just had to write the words "I want to ask for help" on his face.
"Hehe, you are still straightforward!"
"If you have something to say, say it quickly, then get out. What, do you want to stay with me to thresh grain or grind wheat?"
Liang Jianfang swallowed when he heard about threshing and grinding wheat. Although he had a strong body and seemed to be a good farmer, he did not want to work in farming in his hometown before joining the rebel army. He fought in a bloody battle. Fan Gongxun has been pampered for many years now, and it is really a headache for him to pick up the job that he least wanted to do when he was a boy...
Not daring to coy anymore, he simply asked: "I heard that Zhang Liang is going overseas to serve as the governor of Luzon?"
Li Ji glanced at him: "That's what happened."
Liang Jianfang showed an honest smile: "What, I wonder how the court plans to deal with the position of General Youjinwuwei?"
"Haha, you have a lot on your mind. Are you thinking about this position?"
Liang Jianfang said sternly: "I am a dull person with a clumsy mind. I don't have much thought. I will do whatever Your Majesty asks me to do. I don't envy others. But since General Youjin Wuwei is vacant, with my military exploits and qualifications , It’s not too unusual to seek the position of General of the Sixteenth Guards, right? Of course, it would be nice if you could speak to your majesty for me. I will accept whatever your majesty chooses in the end.”
He is also an honorary minister of Zhenguan, but his military exploits are slightly inferior and his qualifications are relatively low. However, compared with those ministers of Conglong who followed Emperor Taizong in the north and south to compete for the throne, there is no longer any comparison of military exploits or qualifications in the military today. Several people can compare with him.
It stands to reason that he is fully qualified to compete for the position of General of the Sixteenth Guards, but he cannot speak in front of His Majesty, and His Majesty cannot recall a person like him, so he can only ask big shots like Li Ji to recommend him in front of Your Majesty.
He really wants to make progress...
"You actually learned how to play tricks? This is not your tough guy style, Liang Jianfang."
"What's the use of a tough guy? A tough guy on the battlefield is invincible and frightens the enemy, but a tough guy in the officialdom is hated by everyone and has a hard time. Besides, this is not a training camp, and you can't learn it. Otherwise, why have you wasted so much time despite your great military exploits?"
Li Ji nodded and shook his head: "But it's not a good idea for you to serve as the general of Youjinwu Guard. Haven't you seen and heard about Zhang Liang's life in Youjinwu Guard? That belongs to Fang Jun. The territory belongs to Fang Jun from top to bottom. Even if His Majesty agrees, you will not end up well if you go to Youjinwu Guard."
Liang Jianfang glared and said: "Young Master insults people, no matter how unbearable the final general is, how can he be compared to the lucky ones like Zhang Liang? As long as they seize the official seal, whoever dares to disobey and be punished by military law will be dealt with by them." My neck is stronger than my sword! ”
"Shut up now!"
Li Ji was one and the other: "If a tough guy like you really enters Youjinwu Guard, someone will be killed in two days. If you dare to touch Fang Jun's people, do you believe that he dares to ambush on the road in the middle of the night?" Using a musket to blast you into a honeycomb? You’re so old that you’re always shouting and killing, what’s the point?”
"What do you think we should do, Mr. Ying?"
"Youjin Wuwei is Fang Jun's subordinate. If you really want to seek this position, can you try to talk to Fang Jun? Although that man is sometimes a stick, he still appreciates a pure soldier like you, and there are some You may be able to accept it happily.”
"Don't go!"
Liang Jianfang's head shook like a rattle, and he said repeatedly: "You can come and beg me, you can beat me and scold me as you like, I am not ashamed, but Fang Jun is just a ball, and his hair hasn't even grown yet. Let me humble myself in front of him." , Surrender to compromise? Then I would rather not be this general!”
Li Jiqi said: "How come you don't know how to adapt? Besides, Fang Jun is now the crown prince and young master of the Shangzhu Kingdom. His official position and rank are many levels higher than yours, and his merits are far above yours." , and His Majesty’s favor, just because you are a few years younger than you and you don’t want to bow down in front of him? Do you also look down on His Majesty who is younger than you?”
"Whatever you say, it's definitely not possible to ask Fang Jun."
"Who asked you to ask for help? I'll teach you a few words. When the time comes, you can go see him and do as I taught him. Whether he succeeds or not, he won't succeed."
"Not going."
"I...fuck you!"
Li Ji was so angry that he stared, pulled his beard, and cursed. He had no choice in the face of this incompetent man.
Not angry at being scolded, Liang Jianfang shook his head. Anyway, he refused to go to Fang Jun or leave. He just waited for Li Ji to handle the matter for him.
It's like dog skin plaster.
Li Ji had no choice but to think for a moment, then called the steward over and said, "I'm going to visit Duke Wei's house. You go and prepare some gifts."
"Here."
Liang Jianfang was confused: "Although Duke Wei has unparalleled prestige, he is now serving as an official at home and entertaining his grandchildren. Although he still goes to the Military Aircraft Department from time to time to consult on military affairs, he has long ignored the secular affairs. Besides, he may not have asked Fang Jun on my behalf." Talk.”
At Li Jing's current level, favors are naturally useful, but Liang Jianfang is not worthy of Li Jing's favors, not even Li Ji. Li Ji said angrily: "Just go with me! Mother, you asked me to do something and you came here empty-handed. I asked someone else to do something for you and I had to pay for the gift out of my own pocket. Are you embarrassed?" br>