Chapter 4985 Li Zhi leaves the house
Liu Jie didn't know what Pei Huaijie was thinking. "Henan Yin" from the Mu Shou side was transferred to Chang'an. It seemed that his official position was promoted by half a level, but in fact he was promoted and demoted. The most important thing was that he lost his old nest where he had been operating for many years. He was in a mess. If the foundation is lost, what qualifications do you have to show off your power and establish a line of its own?
It is magnanimous for him to give him a chance to join his sect. Otherwise, without his own protection, how could he gain a foothold in Chang'an after offending Fang Jun?
"We can't get involved in sea trade. Above the sea is the navy's world. We are beyond our reach and hopeless. However, the Shipping Department must have some influence, especially the determination of sea trade taxes. It cannot be left under Fang Jun's control. .”
On the sea frontier, Fang Jun is a veritable "King of the Seven Seas". His navy has strong ships, cannons, and powerful combat power. He has already firmly grasped the maritime trade. Anyone who dares to disobey his will must be prepared to suffer. Preparation for punishment.
There are endless pirates to suppress, but whose caravan dares to say that it will not encounter pirates while sailing on the sea?
Moreover, pirates do not distinguish between races. Maybe they are Japanese, maybe they are Goguryeo, maybe they are Linyi, Johor, Samfoqi... Whoever Fang Jun wants him to be is probably who he is.
But Shibo Division is different.
It was within the territory of the Tang Dynasty and was filled by civil servants. Regardless of whether goods came in or out of the sea trade, prices and taxes had to be determined in advance before customs clearance documents could be obtained, and they could be marketed domestically or traded overseas. Naturally, they could make a big fuss.
The Huating Town Shipping Department is under the control of the Navy, but the newly established Guangzhou Shipping Department is completely blank...
Pei Huaijie said: "What should I do?"
Liu Jie said: "You don't have to do anything. This matter will be discussed in the political hall. When a vote is needed, you can just stand with me."
"But if this happens, Fang Jun will be displeased, and I will have a hard time in the Military Reform Commission, which may harm His Majesty's plans."
Pei Huaijie was reluctant.
Being "undercover" in the committee and keeping an eye on the committee's various agendas and resolutions is to act for His Majesty, but if I support you in the political hall, it is to act for Liu Ji. Once you stand openly and openly on Liu Jie's side and your position is fully demonstrated, how can you continue to "undercover" in the committee?
Liu Ji frowned, a little dissatisfied, and warned: "Your Majesty's purpose of adding 'Pingzhangshi' this time, you don't need me to explain it to you? Your Majesty's current intention is to vigorously suppress the military, at all costs! You Standing by my side means responding to His Majesty's strategy. It only has merit but no fault. Moreover, even if it causes Fang Jun's dissatisfaction, does he dare to exclude you from the committee? He doesn't dare and doesn't have the power!"
Pei Huaijie lowered his head, took a sip of tea, said "hmm" and said, "Then follow the instructions of Zhongshu Ling."
But deep down in my heart, I was disdainful.
Nominally, the purpose of intervening in the Municipal Shipping Department is to suppress the military, but setting taxes will inevitably reduce taxes. Where did these taxes that should have been added to the national treasury, but eventually disappeared, go?
It is not the cellar or warehouse of aristocratic families.
Do you really agree with His Majesty's strategy of suppressing the military while buying off aristocratic families?
Moreover, is this buying off the family members for His Majesty, or is Liu Ji buying the family members himself?
Since His Majesty came to the throne, he has spared no effort to suppress and weaken the family members. Will he re-activate the family members now to check and balance the military?
An explosion sounded faintly in his ears. Pei Huaijie held the teacup in his hand and turned to look out the window. Unexpectedly, the sky had darkened, and a firework bloomed in the night sky, gorgeous and fleeting.
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Since Emperor Taizong's period of filial piety has not yet come out, the royal family did not hold any celebrations during the Shangyuan Festival. However, His Majesty's decree prohibited folk celebrations and entertainment.
On the night of the Yuan Dynasty, clouds gathered and it was dark without a moon, but snow fell one after another, creating an elegant mood.
Although folk entertainment is not allowed, the usual lantern festival has been cancelled. I wonder if Li Chengqian really cares about the common people and laments the public opinion, or whether he is deliberately trying to offset the people's attachment to Emperor Taizong by deliberately opening the Furong Garden and allowing the people to visit. The Lantern Festival is celebrated with great joy.
As night falls, light snow falls, and countless people walk out of the streets and alleys, holding lanterns or riding horse-drawn carriages, gathering in a stream and marching towards the Furong Garden in the south of the city.
In Furong Garden, vendors have already occupied the open space under the command of Chang'an County officials and government officials. They have set up stalls and lit lanterns. Stalls selling all kinds of snacks, fabrics, accessories, and entertainment are lined up in rows. When the people come in, they are suddenly overwhelmed. It was very lively and crowded.
The huge hibiscus garden is filled with lights and crowds of people, showing the prosperity of the prosperous times.
"Sizi, look at that lotus lantern, it's so beautiful!"
Among the crowd, Princess Gaoyang, clad in white fox fur, was walking with her veil covering her face, holding Princess Jinyang's hand. Suddenly she saw a lotus lantern hanging in front of a stall to attract business, and she let out an exclamation.
Princess Jinyang looked in the direction of her finger and curled her lips: "That's it, okay..."
"Oh, you girl, do you have such high standards? You are already very good!"
"Just say yes and make no fuss."
"Are you going against me?"
Princess Gaoyang was very dissatisfied.
Princess Jinyang could only say perfunctorily: "How can it be so? I just think it's average, but since my sister thinks it looks good, I have no objection."
Princess Gao Yang squinted her eyes and snorted: "You can't focus all your attention on the best things. After all, there are still a few good things in the world. Being able to say 'not bad' is already considered outstanding. Little girl, you can't So ambitious. ”
Princess Jinyang blinked, her veil moved slightly, pretending to be puzzled: "But 'very good' and 'okay' are different after all. After seeing something 'very good', how can 'okay' catch your eyes?" You can't wrong yourself by treating "okay" as a treasure just because you haven't seen "the best", right? It's not advisable to deceive yourself."
"Hey! Are you quarreling with me, girl?"
The two sisters seemed to be reversed. As the older sister, Princess Gaoyang was lively and active, making trouble without causing trouble, while as Princess Jinyang, she was calm, steady and counterattacked. For a while, she was chattering in a stalemate...
Although the two women were both veiled, their true faces were not visible, but their gorgeous and expensive clothes, graceful and slender bodies, their hair covered with pearls and jingle rings, and their graceful appearance as they walked hand in hand in the light snow, naturally attracted a lot of attention. Meng Lang's young eyes.
However, the two women were guarded by powerful men in front of and behind them. They were obviously the female relatives of famous families. Therefore, the young men who wanted to approach them were wary and did not dare to offend the beautiful lady. They only wandered not far away to watch, reluctant to leave.
However, when they saw clearly the young men in brocade robes who were walking with their hands behind their backs not far behind the two women, these Wuling young heroes were immediately shocked. They hurriedly covered their faces with their hands and dispersed. They were secretly glad that they had not rashly approached to strike up a conversation, otherwise At this moment, I am afraid that my legs have been broken and thrown into Qujiang Pool...
Among all the children of aristocratic families and noble families in Chang'an, who doesn't know Fang Jun?
Moreover, today's young people in Chang'an have all grown up listening to Fang Jun's legend. The "old seniors" who were teased by Fang Jun in the story have either died down with the decline of their family and disappeared from the public, or they have Guarding the border with the army, crawling on the ice and lying in the snow outside the fortress, or the grass on the graves is already as tall as a person...
Although today's Fang Jun probably doesn't have the same experience as them, who dares to bet?
Even the elders in their family are respectful in front of Fang Jun, let alone these young people who have nothing to do and make trouble...
Li Zhi looked at the wealthy men running around with amusement. Not only did these guys run fast, but they also covered their faces with their hands for fear of being recognized by Fang Jun and looking for trouble.
"My brother-in-law has a great reputation and a reputation for evil. I think he has the effect of stopping children crying at night in Chang'an City."
Xu Shi no longer cared about the supreme throne, and his heart suddenly felt relieved. Xu Shi was pardoned by Li Chengqian and allowed to leave the palace. Li Zhi was in high spirits. The anxiety and nervousness he had felt when facing Fang Jun in the past was no longer there, and he even dared to make fun of him.
Fang Jun, wearing a brocade robe and walking with his hands behind his back, glanced at Li Zhi after hearing this and said casually: "The child's night cries are certainly annoying, but that's all. The demons and demons in Chang'an City will change their expressions after hearing this. That's the ability. ”
Li Zhi smiled bitterly, spread his hands and said: "In my brother-in-law's heart, he doesn't classify his younger brother as a 'monster', right?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Whether you are included in the 'monsters' or monsters does not depend on who puts you in or out, but whether you want to be among them. The so-called selfless heart has a wide world, you If you are not among them, you will naturally have nothing to fear.”
The reason why Li Chengqian "pardoned" Li Zhi, canceled his confinement, allowed him to leave the government, and restored all titles, salaries, and benefits was precisely Li Zhi's performance in this clan rebellion.
Li Shenfu sent someone to the Jin Palace to contact Li Zhi, and even went to the Jin Palace in person. He himself could not ascend the throne. Even if the mutiny succeeded, he would have to support a son of Taizong to ascend the throne. Who else could mutiny earlier? For once, would it be more appropriate for Li Zhi to reveal his covetousness to the throne to the world?
However, Li Zhi never saw him.
Whether it was because Li Chengqian was moved by his generous forgiveness after the last mutiny, or because he concluded that Li Shenfu could not succeed, in short, Li Zhi was very determined to draw a clear line with Li Shenfu and sent someone to inform Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian then made a statement after the mutiny.
Although it is not necessarily possible to clear up the past grudges, Li Chengqian really needs Li Zhi to be a "spokesperson" for him to declare to the world the generosity and benevolence of his emperor.
Li Zhi is also interesting. The first thing he did after leaving the house was to visit Liang Guogong’s house...
Fang Jun thought that he was treating him as a "talisman", but he did not reject him. He even took Li Zhi to a crowded place. Since he is His Majesty's "spokesperson", he naturally wants more people to see him. Take a look. Unfortunately, no one recognized Li Zhi, which was embarrassing...