Chapter 4860: The Lord of the Prince
How to win over someone like Fang Jun?
Although its industries are no longer as widespread as those in the Tang Dynasty, they still have irreplaceable technology, scale, and channels in certain industries. It is no exaggeration to say that they are "rich enough to rival the country" and it is absolutely impossible to bribe them with money. , because he is richer than most people.
Although his official position is not obvious, his title is already that of the founding father of the country, which is the ultimate honorable minister. Moreover, as long as he is willing, he can serve as prime minister, assistant, and ruler of the world at any time.
Li Chengqian played a great role in the process of becoming the crown prince when he first became the crown prince and now ascending the throne. He can be said to have "turned the tide before knocking him down and supported the building before it fell."
With money, power, and influence, Fang Jun has reached his peak. How difficult is it to win him over with bribes?
We can only repeat the old tune and try the temptation of "King with a different surname" that Li Chengqian absolutely cannot give...
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After hearing Jin Renwen's words, Fang Jun shook his head with a smile and said helplessly: "These people are really insatiable and fearing that the world will not be in chaos. After His Majesty ascended the throne, he mutinied twice in a row, and he made countless promises to the 'King with a different surname'. What's the result? Those who are obsessed with Wang' will either be defeated and left idle, or their family will be ruined. Why is it that I, Fang Jun, am also such a short-sighted and unjust person in the eyes of them? The biggest failure in life is not being respected by my opponents? .”
The words are very emotional, and it seems that I am really unhappy because of the contempt of my opponent...
Jin Ren asked: "..."
He was just passing on the message. He also thought that Fang Jun would refuse flatly, but he never thought that the reason for the refusal was... being angry at being slighted by his opponent?
It's really weird.
However, after being scolded by my aunt before, I naturally did not dare to say anything now. I nodded and said: "Since the Duke of Yue has made a decision, I will reject them later."
Fang Jun said: "Who said you have to refuse?"
"Uh..." Jin Renwen was stunned, thinking, could there be any other meaning in your words?
Fang Jun took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Go back and tell Li Shenfu, don't think that because I don't understand history books, I can just let him manipulate it! Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there have been many kings with different surnames, such as Yanjun Wang Luo Yi, Pengcheng Jun Which one of Wang Liu Jizhen, Beiping County Prince Gao Kaidao and others is not Surrendering first and then rebelling ended miserably? The only one who did not rebel was Hu Daen, the king of Dingxiang County, but he also died fighting against the Hulu... So the title of a mere county king is not in my eyes. I want to give it to someone like Du Fuwei gives it to a prince like that, let’s see if he dares!”
After Du Fuwei surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he was conferred the title of "King of Wu" by Emperor Gaozu. He was a prince, ranking above King Li Yuanji of Qi...
Jin Renwen nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, I want a prince. How can a mere county prince be worthy of a great man like my uncle?"
Neither Fang Jun nor Jin Deman stopped him from calling him "uncle". After all, Jin Shengman was also Jin Renwen's aunt.
Of course, both of them knew which aunt Jin Ren was referring to by "uncle", but if they explained, it would inevitably be embarrassing, so they simply let him...
Kinderman also said: "Yes, these things have a huge impact. How can a mere county king repay his merit? After two generations, he became a county prince, and then disappeared from everyone."
As the Queen of Silla, she has naturally studied the inheritance of the throne of the Tang Dynasty for a long time.
The royal titles of the Tang Dynasty were divided into three types: prince, county prince and heir king, all of which were inherited by descendants. Needless to say, princes, the emperor's brothers and princes are all princes, the prince's eldest son is the heir, and the rest of the sons are county princes. The heirs will not be reduced in rank, and the county princes will inherit the title of country prince, county prince, and county prince until the founding of the country. Hou will no longer be demoted.
Seeing that Kinderman believed it, Fang Jun said with a smile: "Do you really like this prince? I'm afraid I will disappoint you, and Li Shenfu doesn't dare to give it to you."
The only "prince with a different surname" since the founding of the Tang Dynasty was Du Fuwei. Du Fuwei brought the entire Jianghuai River and Huaihe River into the Tang Dynasty, and was treated favorably by Li Yuan. "Buy horse bones", so I don't hesitate to have a prince's title.
Even if Li Shenfu dares to give Fang Jun a prince, no one will believe that Zongzheng Temple will fulfill his promise after the event is completed. If he really does this, the entire Li Tang clan will be destroyed, and the rules of inheritance of princes in the Tang Dynasty will be It will be shaken, and the world is not far away from chaos...
So he was still rejecting Li Shenfu.
Kinderman nodded slightly, sighed softly, and said: "Although your Majesty the Emperor is kind and forgiving, he is also indecisive. The royal family is the foundation of imperial power. How can you allow the Xiangyi County Prince to rebel almost openly?"
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Even though she is a woman, she has been a queen and understands the principle of "continuously resisting and being disturbed". The result of repeated patience with the clan may not be to inspire the rebellious people, but to be fatal when a flaw is found.
Fang Jun shook his head and sighed: "The situation of the Tang Dynasty clan is extremely complicated, and it is deeply entangled with the Xungui Group. It cannot be eradicated just by trying to eradicate it. Now that aristocratic families are involved, it becomes more and more confusing. A pool of water must be handled with caution, otherwise the world will be in chaos if you are not careful.”
The aristocratic family has made great contributions to cultural inheritance, but on top of national security, it is a huge cancer, and will betray everything for the sake of profit.
Wealth, power, status... are never satisfied, and desires are hard to satisfy.
Of course, even if the aristocratic family members were eventually buried under the ruins when the building collapsed, the landowners and gentry who replaced them would not be fundamentally different, but because their root systems were not as strong as the family members, their impact on the country would be far less than that.
However, when the landlords and gentry developed into the "academic" and "conglomerate" stages, the gap between them and the "rich families" gradually narrowed, and the harm to the country became greater. Not only did they not care about the survival of the country, they only cared about their own gains and losses, and even Even if he can do such things as colluding with foreigners, he is no different from a "rich family"...
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After Jin Renwen left, Fang Jun sat next to Kinderman. Her Majesty the Queen is naturally beautiful, with a graceful profile and a pretty profile.
Somewhat guilty, she said what Princess Gaoyang said. This matter cannot be concealed, and there is no way to hide it. As long as Kinderman makes up his mind to have a child, he will inevitably be able to avoid Princess Gaoyang...
Kinderman trembled all over, his beautiful eyes widened, and said angrily: "How could she do this? Although I am a slave of a subjugated country, even the original Emperor Taizong treated me with courtesy, why should she take away my child? ?”
Fang Jun sighed, there was nothing he could do.
Because although his official position and title are not small, his greatest status from a national level is that of "consort". He has no one to care for him outside the house, but once he gives birth to a child, he falls under the jurisdiction of Zongzheng Temple. Of course, he doesn’t have to take him back to his hometown. If an agreement can be reached, Zongzhengji will not win the championship.
But things are not that simple. As long as Kinderman gives birth to his child, his sister will definitely join in and join forces with Princess Gaoyang. With the weak and henpecked look of King Li Yuanjia of Han, does he dare to stand on his side?
Of course, with his current status and power, if he acts forcefully, Princess Gaoyang, her sister, and even the King of Han Li Yuanjia will have no choice but to cease their activities, but that will inevitably cause a huge gap within the family, and the gains outweigh the losses...
Fang Jun tentatively suggested: "Why don't you just come back to your home with me? A real wife is impossible, but it's not a big deal for me to ask His Majesty for a favor to give you a 'fair wife', and it can be regarded as an explanation to you."
"I don't want it!"
Kinderman rarely lost her temper and said with a look of disgust: "When I enter your house, you have to abide by various rules. Even if there is no such thing as cruelty to concubines, you will never be free. It can be said that instead of being like a bird in a cage, what if I am free now? I don’t care, I want the child, and I won’t allow her to take it away.”
Fang Jun has one head and two children. This is just because Princess Gaoyang has a tough attitude. If the father and mother find out that she secretly gave birth to a child and left him outside, I am afraid that his legs will be damaged. This is the most taboo thing for wealthy families these days. People all over the world will ridicule those who "keep their children outside"...
And Kinderman has such an expression of "I don't care about anything, please solve it for me", it's so difficult for men...
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Li Shenfu listened to Jin Renwen repeating Fang Jun's words, and was slightly lost in thought while holding the tea cup in his hand.
To imitate Du Fuwei and ask for a princely title?
How dare you think so!
Why was Du Fuwei named "King of Wu" and his rank was even higher than that of "King of Qi" Li Yuanji? That's because they brought the entire Jianghuai River to join the Tang Dynasty, not because they were defeated and surrendered, but because they accepted Emperor Gaozu's solicitation and joined the Tang Dynasty!
Envoy Chijie, in charge of the military affairs south of the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, the governor of Yangzhou, and the minister of the Southeast Road Xingtai, sealed the country in Wu...
It was precisely because of Du Fuwei's submission that he included the entire Jianghuai area and formed a semi-encirclement of Xiao Xian. Li Xiaogong and Li Jing were able to successfully lead their troops from Bashu to attack Xiao Xian. It can be said that half of the Tang Dynasty came from Du Fuwei!
No matter how outstanding your merits and authority, Fang Jun is, how can you compare with Du Fuwei?
I don’t know how high the sky is and how high it is!
Of course, flat refusal is not enough. Even if Fang Jun cannot be drawn into his camp, at least he must stay out of the matter at critical moments. After all, the failure of two consecutive mutinies has shown Fang Jun's ability to turn the tide. Li Shenfu does not want to have any The slightest surprise.
As for whether such a blatant recruitment of Fang Jun would surprise Li Chengqian... so what if he was surprised?
Does he dare to attack himself, the only remaining member of the Tang Dynasty royal family?
"This is a big matter, and although there are precedents, it must be carefully considered. There will inevitably be constant disputes within the clan, and the impact will be too bad, and the important event may be missed."
Jin Renwenxin said that sure enough, these people were ambitious but unwilling to make a bet, and they didn't look like they could achieve anything. Shouldn't we agree to this kind of thing first and then consider it after it's done?
The focus is on "getting things done", not the so-called prince. If things can't get done, what's the difference between being a prince or a county king?
On the other hand, as long as great things can be achieved, what does a mere prince mean?