From a certain perspective, Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, really couldn't compare with his uncle, or even with his cousin Yang Guang.
At least he is more generous than Li Yuan.
After Yang Jian usurped the throne and established the Sui Dynasty, he called himself the Hongnong Yang family. Zong Zhengqing always regarded himself as a member of the Hongnong Yang family, and was not limited to his own relatives.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Yuan called himself the Li family of Longxi, but Zong Zhengqing would rather grant it to his relatives than to the Li family of Longxi... No wonder people refuse to recognize you as a fake.
Since the first year of Wude, Chen Guogong Dou Kang, who was born in the Dou family of Fufeng, has been serving as Zong Zhengqing. In November of the fourth year of Wude, Dou Kang died of illness, and Zong Zhengqing was vacant for several months. It was not until March of the fifth year of Wude that he was appointed as the minister of Fufeng. Dou Cong, who was born in the Dou family, took over.
Pei Ji was a little confused, and after thinking for a while he tried to say: "Young Master Zongzheng... Although King Handan is included in the clan and he was born in Longxi Chengji, after all..."
"There is also a precedent." Pei Shiju said softly: "Your Majesty, do you remember the former Sui Yichen?"
Li Yuan nodded slightly, there is indeed a precedent.
Among the Zongzhengqings of the former Sui Dynasty, the most famous was King Guan Yang Xiong, whose descendants still have a strong influence today, followed by general Yang Yichen who defeated the Turks, conquered Liaodong, and destroyed Tuyuhun.
However, Yang Yichen's real name was Wei Chi Yichen. He was given the name because of his repeated military exploits and gained the trust of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. He was listed in the Hongnong Yang family. Although his title was only county Duke, he once served as Zong Zhengqing.
Pei Shiju is a disciple of the East Palace. Although Li Jiancheng and Pei Ji don't know the inside story, they will naturally not object. The old fox looked at Li Shimin and asked, "What does King Qin think?"
Li Shimin showed a friendly smile and said, "Pei Gong's failure to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is really a loss to the government."
Li Yuan also felt the same. He was a little surprised by Pei Shiju's suggestion, but after thinking about it, he had to admit that it was very suitable... Among the nine temples in the Tang Dynasty, all ministers were of the third rank, and Zong Zhengqing was the only third rank, and Zongzheng Shaoqing was of the third rank.
Li Shan is now the acting governor of the fifth rank, and he was promoted to the third rank Zongzheng Shaoqing. The rank is just right, and the appointment of an outsider as Zongzheng Shaoqing also shows Li Yuan's trust in him. From all angles , all very suitable.
Being able to find such a position for Li Shan in a short period of time, which is almost tailor-made for him, Pei Shiju is really a capable minister... Of course, Li Shimin knew it well, and it was definitely not something he just thought of. The old fox had probably been thinking about it for a long time.
And it seems to be aimed at Li Shan, but in fact it is targeted at me... Li Shimin is wary. Now the power of the Pei family in the court is unstoppable. If Pei Shiju and Pei Ji were not both very old, I am afraid that his father and the prince would not be able to tolerate it. .
After Li Yuan pondered for a moment, he caught a glimpse of Princess Pingyang outside the palace and said with a smile: "This matter is not urgent. We will discuss it after Huairen returns to Beijing... With such a great achievement, let him choose what he wants."
Princess Pingyang entered the palace to report the mobilization of the imperial army in Beiya, mainly because of the appointment of Li Gaoqian, the Duke of Jiangxia who had been reinstated two months ago... Li Gaoqian had been in office for several months, and was recommended by the prince Li Jiancheng as the general of Zuojianmen, under the command of Princess Pingyang. .
"Young Master Zongzheng?" Princess Pingyang glanced at Pei Shiju, her eyes cold, and she knew without even guessing that it must be the old man's trick.
"Let's wait until Huairen returns to court." Li Yuan yawned. It was a routine morning court today, and he had discussed matters for a long time, so he was a little tired.
Watching her father leave, Princess Pingyang, who was dressed in military uniform, stared at Pei Shiju, "Huairen went north to Daizhou and went into battle several times. I'm afraid I will need some time to recuperate after returning to the court..."
"Three sisters said the same thing." Prince Li Jiancheng said casually: "But Shaoqing Zongzheng is also quite suitable. Speaking of which, several cousins and uncles have some contacts with Huairen. The Duke of Fu has praised Huairen's methods several times."
Li Jiancheng's sudden mention of the Dou family had a purpose, because it was Dou Cong of the Fufeng Dou family who was now serving as Zong Zhengqing.
Everyone dispersed, Prince Li Jiancheng and Pei Ji went to the East Palace, King Qin Li Shimin returned to the Chengqian Palace, only Pei Shiju slowly walked towards the Chengtian Gate... Princess Pingyang thought for a long time, and suddenly turned her head to look at Li Shimin's back.
Why did Pei Shiju want to put Li Shan in Zongzheng Temple?
The reason is simple. He needs to verify a guess, or in other words, he needs to verify a guess to Prince Li Jiancheng, at least to influence the prince's judgment.
Li Shan has already joined the King of Qin, or Li Shan intends to join the King of Qin.
The key lies in the current Zong Zhengqing Dou Cong.
Dou Cong, a member of the Dou clan in Fufeng, was an old man who followed Li Yuan in Jinyang. However, before that, he became an official in the former Sui Dynasty as a gatekeeper. Later, he fled to Taiyuan to protect Li Yuan due to breaking the law. During this period, he was at odds with Li Shimin. Although he later He participated in the Battle of Luoyang under Li Shimin, but was never regarded as a member of the Qin king's lineage.
On the contrary, after the East Palace in the fourth year of Wude and the King of Qin's seizure of the throne kicked off, Prince Li Jiancheng recruited him, and Dou Cong quickly joined the East Palace.
And the position of Zong Zhengqing is not a false position, it has real power in his hands. For now, the scope of Dou Cong's jurisdiction... Within the royal family, he has no control over Emperor Li Yuan.
In addition to Li Yuan himself, even the Prince of the East Palace and General Tiance had to give Dou Cong some face, as well as other princes, princes, princesses, and princes-in-law.
Even the concubines and relatives in the palace were within the jurisdiction of Zongzheng Temple, and the fact that Dou Cong was attached to the East Palace caused Li Shimin to be passive in this regard.
For example, last year King Luo Yi of Yan County injured Fang Xuanling. In addition to the punishment from the saint, Zongzheng Temple was also qualified to punish him. At least he was qualified to write to Li Yuan to request punishment.
Another example is that in the fourth year of Wude, Concubine Yin De's father, Yin Ah Shu, beat up Du Ruhui. How to deal with this was completely within the scope of Zong Zhengqing's rights... It was just that the then Zong Zhengqing, Chen Guogong Dou Kang, pretended to be deaf and dumb.
Nowadays, King Qin Li Shimin has overwhelmed the East Palace in all aspects, and the prince relies on the sage Li Yuan to use Zong Zhengqing Dou Cong to benevolent the concubines in the palace... Throughout the ages, pillow style has always been very useful.
However, Dou Cong's appointment as Zong Zhengqing is a part-time job. He is the right-leading general of the Sixteenth Guards. If Li Shan becomes Zong Zheng Shaoqing... With Li Yuan's trust and Princess Pingyang's support, not to mention being evenly matched with Dou Cong, but It’s not like nothing can be done.
If there is another disturbance...can Li Shimin hold back and not let Li Shan take action?
If Li Shan really surrendered to King Qin, would he be able to resist taking action?
By then, everything was clear... Li Shimin knew Pei Shiju's plan clearly, so he immediately judged that it was not Li Shan who was targeted this time, but himself.
Of course, in the final analysis, it is still aimed at Li Shan... Let Li Shan reveal his true face, so that Li Shan can no longer play both sides, let Li Shan fall into the struggle for the heir, and finally find a chance...
Although Princess Pingyang did not have a keen sense of smell in this regard, she guessed something later... Ever since Pei Shiju joined the East Palace, she has been suspicious in her heart, or Li Shan has already made a choice.
Princess Pingyang was still deep in thought when she heard the sound of footsteps.
"Greetings to Your Highness."
"Greetings to Your Highness."
Princess Pingyang was quite disdainful towards Li Gaoqian, the Duke of Jiangxia who once abandoned the army and fled. However, after all, he was a confidant of the East Palace and one of the heroes of the Taiyuan Yuanmou. She nodded slightly and said hello, then her eyes fell on Li Gao moved to the general behind him.
Li Gaoqian introduced: "This is Zuo Wuwei Zhonglang General Chang He."
Princess Pingyang had never heard of this name before, but she knew it now, because this name was as famous as Duan Zhixuan more than a month ago and became the talk of Chang'an.
"Brother Shen!"
"Um!"
When Shen Changqing walks on the road, whenever he meets someone he knows, he will say hello or nod to each other.
But no matter who it is.
There was no unnecessary expression on everyone's face, as if they were indifferent to everything.
To this.
Shen Changqing has become accustomed to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, an organization that maintains the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Its main responsibility is to kill monsters and monsters. Of course, there are also some other side jobs.
It can be said.
Everyone in the Demon Suppression Division has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is used to seeing life and death, he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but he got used to it over time.
The Demon-Suppressing Division is huge.
Those who can stay in the Demon Suppressing Division are all powerful masters, or those who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppressor Division is divided into two professions, one is the Guardian Envoy and the other is the Demon Slayer.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Department starts from the lowest level as a demon slayer.
Then he will be promoted step by step, and he is expected to eventually become a guardian envoy.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level among the demon slayers.
Possessing the memory of a previous life.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of a loft.
Unlike other places in the Demon Suppressing Division that were full of chills, the attic here seemed to stand out from the crowd, showing a different kind of tranquility in the bloody Demon Suppressing Division.
At this time, the attic door was open, and occasionally people came in and out.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Enter the attic.
The environment changes in vain.
The fragrance of ink mixed with the faint smell of blood hit his face, making him frown instinctively, but then relaxed it quickly.
There is almost no way to cleanse away the smell of blood on everyone in the Demon-Suppressing Division.
