Chapter 5073 Tit-for-tat
The first half of the court meeting was always boring. Most of the envoys from foreign countries and chiefs from foreign races came in person or sent their confidants to Chang'an to meet the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and send a memorial to praise the merits. When the Emperor of Tang was so happy, he offered a few folk specialties to exchange for generous rewards...
The Minister of Rites Xu Jingzong stroked his beard and looked at those strange costumes and ugly appearances. People looked back and forth, feeling a little disappointed.
In the past, every time the court meeting, foreign tribes came to the Central Plains to meet the emperor. The historical books all included maids and servants like clouds and followers like rain. Foreign countries had dozens of dozens of people, and they were dressed in clothes. All kinds of dresses, carrying various specialties from all over the world, and happily entered the palace to see each other. The grand scene was enough to demonstrate the supreme dignity of the Supreme Kingdom of the Heavenly Kingdom.
However, now, the foreign tribes and foreign countries who came to see the hall were just two or three kittens, although there were only countries such as Linyi, Zhenla, Siam, Johor, Sanfoqi, Luzon and other countries. The meeting met with the emperor at the Zhengdan dynasty meeting and presented memorials, but this was too few and seemed very shabby.
His eyes couldn't help but turn to Fang Jun...
The reason why he met foreign countries was so rare is because of the navy.
Now the sea routes are smooth, and the Tang Dynasty merchants and cargo ships run the world with the routes opened by the navy. There are all places in the East, South and even the Western coastal areas. It is no longer the name they only heard of and had not been visited before. The Maritime Bureau, as the only port for foreigners to enter the country, strictly screened the identities of foreign envoys, resulting in many "tribute victims" being unable to obtain the "Tao Chuan" and "passing places" of the Tang Dynasty as before. ", crossing many prefectures and counties and heading straight to Chang'an.
Xu Jingzong disagreed with this. Could it be that the court really did not know which tribute recipients were real and which one was fake?
Everyone just ignored it!
The left and right only rewarded some gold and silver objects, but in exchange for a grand scene of all nations coming to pay homage to all directions, which greatly boosted the national people's spirit and demonstrated the spirit of heaven. Why not do it?
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The various lengthy rituals finally came to an end, and only the Tang monarchs and ministers were left in the Tai Chi Hall.
Regularly, the court meeting can be concluded at this moment, and political affairs rarely discuss them on this occasion. Most of them will go to Liangyi Hall or Wude Hall later, and some policies, affairs, and personnel will be discussed between the monarch and his ministers. After all, many matters do not require many officials under the fifth rank to participate.
But today is obviously different.
Li Chengqian did not go around the corner, and spoke directly in front of the ministers in the palace: "My dear friends, my descendants are indifferent. Now Shen Jieyu is pregnant, but it is really the blessing of his ancestors and the Gods have mercy on him. Therefore, I want to appoint Shen Jieyu as Zhaoyi. What do you think of "Xu Jingzong, the Minister of Rites, glanced at Fang Jun, was the first to stand up, bowed to the ground, and shouted: "Your Majesty, this matter is endless No! The concubines in the palace are promoted, and they have their own rules to follow. From Jieyu to Zhaoyi, it is suspected of being more than rank. If you make an exception today and everyone in the harem will follow the example in the future, it will inevitably lead to a slump in the rules and regulations and order. I hope Your Majesty will be careful Be careful again."
Li Chengqian's face was gloomy and silent.
The hall was quiet for a moment, and many ministers wanted to speak but stopped.
Although Xu Jingzong stood up to oppose it immediately, he did not form the expected surging momentum of opposing the court...
A little weird.
Obviously, most people have understood His Majesty’s strategy, so they are unwilling to bear the infamy of “powering the imperial power”.
The scholars and officials still pay more attention to their own face.
After a moment, Li Jie, who had always served as the "prime minister of clay sculpture", took the initiative to speak: "Shangshu Xu's words are reasonable, and the court follows the steps, resulting in promotion and demotion and transfer to the left and following the rules, so that people can accept, be diligent and work. . Shen Jieyu is very happy when he is pregnant. His contribution is in the country. He should be promoted. However, the promotion of the Concubine Jieyu is indeed suspected of being usurped by Zhaoyi. Maybe he can be promoted to the cultivation of the face for a while and then promoted to Zhaoyi after giving birth to the prince in the future. , to show his achievements. "
Jie Yu is the third rank, and the second rank is the "Nine Concubine" of the second rank. Although the "Nine Concubine" is of the same rank, there are rankings, among which "Cultivation" is " Rong" ranks fifth. Strictly speaking, from "Jieyu" to "Xiangrong" is also promoted higher than the level, but it is not as conspicuous as "Zhaoyi" who was directly promoted to the top of "Nine Concubines". It is obviously a compromise. The way.
Many people supported this.
Agreeing that Your Majesty is suspected of flattering the emperor, and opposing Your Majesty also seems to bully the emperor and have a hindrance of reputation. It is most appropriate to take a step back and take a compromise.
It is worthy of being Ying Gong. He is always silent and stands by. At the critical moment, he can calm the situation down with just one move. As expected, he is very scheming...
Fang Jun looked at Li Jie with a little surprise. Frowning slightly.
The two have always had a tacit understanding, but this time Li Ji's reaction was completely different from his previous style and had not communicated in advance.
Then he looked at Li Chengqian on the imperial throne again...
The Censor Liu Xiangdao had a stern face, got up and came to the hall, and then stood up after saluting, saying in a deep voice: "Young Gong has always been upright and impartial, this time it is not just If you disrespect the laws and regulations, and you will give in to the rules as if nothing is there? From the promotion of "Jieyuyu" to "Zhaoyi" to "Zhaoyi" to "Zheyuyu" to "Cultivation" is not a level higher? As long as it is higher, it will be convenient for the discomfort of etiquette. It should be completely refuted, how can we compromise with each other and be dirty in private? Ying Gong is stupid!"
Li Ji bowed his head and drank tea as if he had completed the task, and let Liu Xiangdao criticize him and still remain indifferent , even lifting your eyelids is worthy of your favor.
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When Liu Xiangdao saw this, he didn't care, so he turned to the gun at the Secretary-General Liu Shi: "We ministers not only need to assist Your Majesty in governing the country, establishing achievements, and benefiting the people, but also advise Your Majesty to advise You. , Correct the responsibility of gains and losses. The Secretariat knew that Your Majesty was inappropriate in handling things, not only did not advise but flattered the emperor and formulated an edict, but wanted to place Your Majesty in a stupid place. It can be said that he was a corpse and was a rude prime minister! ”
Without waiting for Liu Wei to reply, he turned to Li Chengqian: "I beg Your Majesty to dismiss Liu Wei as the Secretary of the Central Committee!"
The hall was quiet.
Everyone thinks that Liu Xiangdao is His Majesty's "hawk" and is loyal and obedient. The last time the student went to Chengtian Gate to make trouble, he could see that he was not supporting His Majesty and being on the same front as Liu Yan. ?
How did you wave the knife and slash at your own people so cruelly?
Opening "Flavoring the Lord and having a corpse in his place" and "please dismiss the post of the Secretary of the Central Committee". The great censor said such words in the court, which was extremely important, at least Liu Yan was the only one Comments that "can't convince the public" are indispensable.
As for the Zhongshu Ling, who is now the leader of the prime minister, it has shaken its ruling foundation...
Liu Qi's eyebrows stood up, stood up and left, shouting in a deep voice: "Absurd! The title of Zhaoyi is enfeoffed. It is Your Majesty’s family affairs, why should foreign ministers interfere in the harem? Your Majesty’s king and the lord of the world, but even the enthronement of Zhaoyi is subject to foreign ministers and criticism from the world? You still have imperial power in your eyes, but there is still Your Majesty, do you still have even a little bit of loyalty and righteousness? ! "
The hall was silent.
Who dares to interfere in the heart of loyalty and righteousness?
Liu Xiangdao was not afraid, and glared at Liu Yu, with a loud voice like a big clock: "The promotion from Concubine Jie to Zhaoyi is like the family affairs of Your Majesty, but it is actually the root of chaos! If Your Majesty can be promoted to a concubine at will, it is the only way to a concubine! , it will inevitably lead people in the harem to follow suit. At that time, disputes in the harem will arise, so how can we talk about peace? If family affairs are uneasy, the world will be uneasy. The Secretary of the Central Committee will not distinguish between right and wrong and have no integrity. This is a shame for the court officials. We are ashamed to be with you! "Liu Feng, who supported His Majesty, and Liu Xiang, who opposed His Majesty, were fiercely arguing with each other.