Chapter 4925 Strict military discipline
Liu Xiangdao stayed up all night and temporarily stopped the interrogation at dawn. He ordered his subordinates to collect the results of last night's interrogation and organize the various confessions. He washed his face and walked out of the room. He was suddenly hit by the oncoming snowflakes on his face, which made him excited. Ling shivered, all the difficulties disappeared, and his spirit was lifted.
I went to the latrine to put water in. When I came out, I heard some movement on the street outside the door, so I came to the door. The guard guard saluted and opened the county government door.
Stepping out of the door, Liu Xiangdao was stunned.
The heavy snow was still falling continuously. The officers and soldiers of the Jinwu Guard lined up in rows and divided into areas with tools borrowed from various places, and enthusiastically piled snow on the corners on both sides of the streets. There was only a thin layer of snow that had just fallen.
In the distance, the gate of the square opened, and many people who had had breakfast came out and joined the snow clearing team. The officers and soldiers were in front, and the people were behind. They talked to each other while they were busy, and the laughter spread melodiously in the heavy snow. open.
Soon, many women were carrying pots and even iron pots, taking out pots and pots of steaming meals, such as blooming steamed buns, snow-white steamed buns, and hot noodles... They warmly greeted the officers and soldiers who were clearing the snow to eat.
However, none of the officers and soldiers reached out and declined politely with a smile.
"Our army has discipline and we dare not touch the common people at any time!"
"How can this touch us? You didn't do it, we took the initiative to give it to you!"
"That's right, this is to thank you for helping us clear the snow. Without you, we wouldn't be able to clear the snow in one day!"
"Thank you for the blind date, but military discipline is as strong as a mountain and I dare not violate it!"
The young captain was surrounded by a group of women. He was blushing, shy and embarrassed, but he strictly abided by military discipline and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
The women were helpless. Many of them saw Liu Xiangdao standing at the gate of the county government office, and some recognized him.
"Is this the imperial censor in person?"
The women in Guanzhong are very fierce. From ancient times to the present, men have been fighting or on the way to war. Women have to take care of the elderly and children at home. A weak, shy and tactful style is not enough. You must be strong to support a family.
Moreover, the officials of the Tang Dynasty during this period were still very down-to-earth. His Majesty Li Er would pay private visits incognito from time to time and wander around Chang'an City. Neighbor?
No matter how old an official is, he will not be afraid.
Liu Xiangdao walked down the steps with a smile: "This is me. Does this girl have a grievance to complain? If so, I will plead for the people today. You can tell the truth."
The woman looked to be less than thirty years old, with good looks. She was blushing and not frightened at the moment: "How can we have any grievances? The former County Honorable Lai and the current County Honorable Li are both good people who are considerate of people's livelihood, fair and honest. Officer, there have never been unjust, false or wrongful cases in the yamen! It’s just that we have prepared food! , I want to entertain these brothers who are soldiers to thank them for helping to clear the snow, but no one is willing to eat. I guess it must be you, the imperial censor, who is here. They are afraid of being impeached by you afterwards. Can you please say something? Let them take a break and eat something?”
When she said this, everyone else also reacted and came forward with all kinds of talk.
"No wonder they don't eat. You, a high-ranking supervisory official, are here. Which of them dares to eat?"
"Even the ministers in the court are afraid of you, let alone these little soldiers!"
"These are the meals we prepared on our own initiative. Can you please be respectful and allow them to eat them?"
Even Liu Xiangdao was at a loss when a group of women surrounded him and talked to each other. He smiled bitterly and said: "What does this have to do with me? People have discipline!"
"How dare they not listen if you open your mouth?"
"Their officers are all afraid of you, they must listen to what you say!"
Liu Xiangdao was helpless to be entangled by a group of women. Besides, this was also a good thing for the "community-military relationship", so he called the young captain to him and said warmly: "I know you have discipline, but after all, it is the will of the people. Otherwise, you just ate these meals?”
The young lieutenant was blushing and immature when faced with the woman's entanglement just now, but now when facing the imperial censor, he straightened his back, looked serious, and said in a sonorous tone: "To the imperial censor, Jin Wuwei has strictly prohibited his use." Whether you take things from the people actively or passively accept them, military discipline is like a mountain and must not be violated.”
Liu Xiangdao was rejected in public. Instead of feeling embarrassed, he was very pleased and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, iron-like discipline, iron-like army! This is the cornerstone of the country's stability and victory over foreign countries!"
This was the reason why he admired Fang Jun. Both the former Youtun Guard and the current Jinwu Guard were known for their strict military discipline. Even Li Ji, who was known to be strict in running the army, praised him a lot. This is the real of handsome talent.
Like Cheng Yaojin, Niu Jinda, Liang Jianfang and others, they are fierce and victorious, but they can't escape the nest of bandits and bandits. Military discipline is loose and arrogant. Every time the army is stationed, the people suffer and complain...
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When the commander-in-chief of the dynasty was established, Li Jing was the first, followed by Li Ji and Fang Jun, and the rest were insignificant.
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Li Chengqian in the royal study was all pale-faced, and even rarely scolded the two palace maids who had made mistakes, scolded them with a stick, and expelled them from the palace twenty years later and sent them home.
He was really furious!
He could accept disrespect from the clan, ministers and even nobles, but he could not accept these people's desecration of the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong and Empress Wende, especially the clan!
In order to avoid being stigmatized as a "slaughterer of the clan", he repeatedly tolerated those in the clan with ulterior motives, constantly giving them opportunities to turn back, and even insisted on going his own way, willing to take risks rather than take action first. But what did these people do?
Not only did he have no gratitude for his mercy, he was obsessed with plotting to usurp the throne, and even dared to take advantage of Zhaoling's building materials!
It's tolerable, but it's intolerable!
In front of him, all the important civil and military ministers looked ugly and angry.
Everyone is full of admiration for the virtuous and virtuous Queen Wende, and everyone is full of love for the wise and powerful Majesty Li Er. Now someone is actually tampering with the Zhaoling Mausoleum, so that those among them who have always regarded themselves as the minions of His Majesty Li Er are Why is it so embarrassing to be a loyal minister?
Many of them planned to be buried with Zhaoling after their death. If they were buried next to Zhaoling in the future, Emperor Taizong asked them under the spring: "My dear friends, do you think this mausoleum is grand and magnificent?"
How should they answer? !
Li Xiaogong grimaced and gritted his teeth: "This case must be investigated to the end, and all those involved will be punished severely and severely! Whoever dares to disobey, let him talk to me!"
The first prince of the clan was really angry. He had been following His Majesty Li Er to cause trouble and get into fights in Daxing City since he was a child. He obeyed his elder brother's words without any second thoughts, and even when His Majesty Li Er launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident , he did not hesitate to carry a knife and kill the other two brothers: Prince Li Jiancheng and Qi King Li Yuanji.
No thought was given to the consequences.
He has always discouraged Li Chengqian from killing the clan, and constantly mediates between the two parties in the hope of calming the situation. Unexpectedly, the group not only wants to usurp the throne, but also reaches out to Zhaoling without any bottom line...
King Li Yuanjia of Han also nodded and expressed his stance: "Of course this case must be investigated to the end, but we cannot be impatient. We cannot let go of any traitor who deserves the crime, but we cannot unjustly accuse any innocent person who has nothing to do with it."
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The various branches of the clan are entangled with each other, and their interests are even more difficult to separate. This case must be widely involved, but there may be people who are not involved. Careful screening and strict interrogation are required. In the rush, it can easily lead to unjust, false, and wrong cases.
Zhongshu Ling Liu Jie said: "This case is a heinous crime that cannot be forgiven. It will definitely shock the world and be heard internally and externally. Therefore, the Yushitai and the 'Baiqisi' should not be responsible for the trial. Instead, it should be handed over to the Three Law Divisions to investigate with all their strength. Zongzheng Temple will follow Serve as a supervisor and give a fair and equitable explanation to the court and the world.”
The "Hundred Cavalry Division" is the emperor's personal army and the imperial power's minions. It is difficult to maintain a fair and just position among them. Although the Yushitai has this power and responsibility, it is inevitable that officials will be greedy and make mistakes. The best way is to use the Three Laws Division Intervention, Zongzhengji supervision, no matter what the final result is, no one can say anything.
Otherwise, once someone slanders Li Chengqian for "revenge for personal gain" and "daxing prison", it may affect the reputation of the king...
Although Liu Xiangdao was dissatisfied, he also knew that this was the best way: "Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
Han Ai, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment: "Wei minister seconded the proposal."
Dai Zhou, minister of Dali Temple: "Zhongshu ordered Lao Cheng to propose a plan for the country, and the old minister seconded it."
King Li Yuanjia of Han also nodded in approval: "That's it, it's foolproof."
Both Sanfasi and Zongzhengji agreed, and the matter was finalized.
Li Chengqian looked at Fang Jun, who was drinking tea at the side, and warned: "The Taiwei must supervise the Jinwu Guards to ensure that the situation in Chang'an City is stable and cannot cause chaos due to any situation. The official day is approaching, and envoys from various countries are coming to Chang'an one after another. Don't Letting those foreign barbarians see the joke will undermine the power of the empire.”
Hearing Li Chengqian call him "Taiwei", Li Ji's eyebrows raised uncontrollably, his expression unchanged.
Fang Jun quickly put down his tea cup and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry, there will be no mistakes!"
Outside the door, Wang De walked in quietly, came to Li Chengqian's side, and whispered: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent battle report of 800 miles sent from Hexi by Pei Xingjian, the protector of Anxi, about Zuowu Wei and Fanhe City. ”
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment and said hurriedly: "Bring it here quickly!"
Not long after Cheng Yaojin launched his attack on Fanhe City, he received the battle report from him. This war had been planned for a long time, and he did not think there would be any surprises. It was just a fight for a few days, and An Yuanshou would fight to the death. Just surrender.
But how come it was Pei Xingjian who submitted the battle report? Why did Pei Xingjian intervene in the battle between Zuowuwei and Panhecheng when he was not sitting in Ganzhou and watching over the Gar tribe?
(End of chapter)