Chapter 159 Lobbyist

Style: Historical Author: Young Master XuWords: 2614Update Time: 24/01/11 15:53:08
Li Xiaogong has always looked down upon Li Yuanjing.

Although Li Yuanjing was the son of Emperor Gaozu and a direct descendant of the royal family, in terms of talent and military exploits, how could he compare to him, the king of the clan? Just relying on reincarnation, during the Xuanwumen Incident, he trembled like a quail in his mansion. He neither dared to support Prince Li Jiancheng nor expressed his support for His Majesty Li Er when the overall situation was decided. After that, all the legitimate sons of Emperor Gaozu were killed by His Majesty Li Er, and then he became the prince second only to His Majesty Li Er in the clan.

In the eyes of His Majesty Li Er, who is a man of great talent and strategy, this brother is nothing...

If His Majesty Li Er didn't cherish his feathers and didn't want to repeat the tragedy of the brothers' feud, this restless guy would have been killed eight hundred times a long time ago. How could he be allowed to be up to now?

Unexpectedly, he thought that he was a noble person and had a noble bloodline. He was ambitious and kept wooing the courtiers and coveting him.

It’s really a thing that doesn’t know how to die.

Li Chongzhen was on duty last night and was still wearing the official uniform of "Hundred Cavalry Division". He said: "My son will go change his clothes first, and then he will go to various mansions to deliver famous assassinations."

Li Xiaogong took a look at Li Chongzhen. He was dressed in leather armor and crimson robes. He looked tall and majestic. He thought about it and said, "Take a set of clothes and put them on the carriage. Wear this to Prince Jing's Mansion first. When you come out, change into something new." Wear regular clothes and go to another house.”

Li Chongzhen was stunned and said hesitantly: "Father, this is an official uniform. If I go like this, I might be suspected of relying on the 'Baiqisi'. Will Your Majesty be angry?"

Li Xiaogong shook his head and explained: "Your Majesty is still trying to restrain himself from King Jing. He doesn't want to kill him ruthlessly for fear of tarnishing his reputation. Originally, because of the Xuanwu Sect incident... Apart from this, Your Majesty doesn't want to touch King Jing now. But who knows whether King Jing will be so stupid that he can't bear the desire to covet him and do something stupid that Your Majesty will have to remove him? As His Majesty's ministers, we should worry about the King's worries and suppress King Jing , so that he does not dare to act rashly, so as not to put His Majesty into trouble."

Li Chongzhen felt that his father's words made sense.

Your Majesty does not want to kill King Jing, but if King Jing does something rebellious, Your Majesty will have to kill him, which will damage His Majesty's reputation. If King Jing can be made to stay in peace, there will naturally be no such embarrassment.

"Father, don't worry, your son knows what to do."

"Okay, let's go and come back as soon as possible. In three days, it will be the seventh day of July, and after that, it will be the day of the court meeting. Before then, we must suppress the humble people in the royal family and support the emperor. Jun entered the military aircraft office. Remember, this not only consolidates the friendship between our two families, but also forges a strong relationship for our county and prince's palace. If Jun becomes the prime minister in the future, he will be a powerful helper for my family. "

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, every day during the daily dynasty, officials of the fifth rank or above must enter the dynasty. This is called "entering the pavilion". The first and fifth days of each month are the big dynasties, that is, once on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. Every year on the first day of the lunar month and the winter solstice, the scale is even larger, and all Beijing officials of rank nine or above must participate.

"My son understands!"

Seeing Li Chongzhen striding away, Li Xiaogong sipped his tea and made careful calculations in his mind. With him standing up to make a strong statement, and with the King of Han and the King of Jiangxia standing by, they almost combined the most powerful forces in the royal family. , supporting Fang Jun to take the position, I guess there won’t be anything wrong.

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"Goed to Hejian County Prince's Mansion?"

His Majesty Li Er was practicing calligraphy in his study. He copied an article from "Lanting Preface", put down his pen, and asked while blowing on the ink stains.

Li Junxian stood on the side of the desk and replied respectfully: "Exactly."

His Majesty Li Er straightened up and waved to Li Ji on the other side: "Maogong, come and see if there is any improvement in this handwriting?"

Li Ji quickly stepped forward, stroking his beard and watching carefully.

His Majesty Li Er put his hands in the copper basin and washed them, took the handkerchief and wiped them clean. He returned to the table and admired his handwriting with satisfaction. He said: "First we made an appointment with Ma Zhou, and then we went straight into the river." Prince Jianjun's Mansion, oh by the way, they had previously supported Liu Ji to take up the post of minister... This guy wants to join forces with Zong Lian Heng and move out his own team to seek the position of minister of the Military Aircraft Department."

Speaking of this, he looked at Li Ji with a half-smile, and teased: "It seems that if you go home later, that kid will probably be waiting for you at home."

Li Ji stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and without taking his eyes off the copybook on the table, he casually replied: "Wei Chen is not his teammate Fang Jun."

His Majesty Li Er said: "This is your nephew. He is a good family man, so you don't care about the friendship?"

Li Jidao said: "If you come to Wei Chen's house to eat and drink, of course you can let him go. He can go anywhere in the whole house. But when it comes to matters in the court, Wei Chen only recognizes ability. The capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted. He will not care about him. Is he a nephew and a good member of the family?"

His Majesty Li Er was a little surprised: "So, you don't approve of Fang Jun entering the military aircraft department?"

Li Ji straightened up and said, "Wei Chen has a clear distinction between public and private matters and will never seek personal gain or abandon public service. However, Wei Chen naturally approves of Fang Jun's entry into the Military Aircraft Department."

His Majesty Li Er was almost dodged...

The way you spoke so righteously before, I thought you were selfless.

He said angrily: "Why, are you telling someone that Bang Chui is extremely talented and deserves it?"

Li Ji looked serious and replied: "Your Majesty is wise. Although Fang Jun is young and inexperienced, I also understand that Your Majesty wants to suppress him. But aside from these, doesn't Your Majesty think that Fang Jun has the qualifications to enter the military aircraft department?" What are the qualifications to become an important minister in the military?"

Astonishingly talented, handsome, capable of civility and martial arts, Fang Jun today is not only a leader among the younger generation, but even in the court, there are few who can compare with him.

No one doubted that he would be one of the important ministers of the empire in the coming decades.

In terms of military achievements alone, during the Western Expedition to Gaochang Kingdom, he led his Shenji Battalion to defeat the Turkic Wolf Cavalry without retreating. In two encounters, he severely damaged the powerful enemy, and he became famous from this. Then he single-handedly prepared the establishment of the Royal Navy, allowing the warships of the Tang Dynasty to sail across the oceans, galloping at will without fail, and bringing the vast oceans under the control of the Tang Dynasty. Countless merchant ships safely traveled through various routes, not only bringing massive quantities of goods to the Tang Dynasty. The wealth made the Tang Dynasty famous and famous all over the world.

Then, a lone army boldly marched out of Baidao and marched straight into Mobei. Within a few months, they defeated powerful enemies and killed corpses everywhere in the snowy plains of Mobei. Blood flowed into rivers. They marched straight to Shan Yuting and destroyed Xue Yantuo. It was a repeat of the events of Wei Qing and Wei Qing. Huo Qubing's great achievements in "sealing the wolf to live in Xu" and "conquering Shi Yanran" have soared his reputation and made unparalleled achievements in the world!

In this world, except for Li Jing, Li Ji and a few others, who can compete with Fang Jun in terms of military exploits?

In the army of the Tang Dynasty, countless young soldiers regarded him as a role model, and their admiration for him was like the overflowing of a river, establishing his status as an important general in the army in one fell swoop.

If Fang Jun is not qualified to enter the Military Aircraft Department, who can?

His Majesty Li Er picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip of tea, sighed, and said: "It seems that Fang Jun will not visit Maogong Mansion today. He must have gone there yesterday, right?"

Li Ji smiled bitterly and apologized: "Every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart. I am definitely not caring about personal relationships. I hope your Majesty will learn from it."

What kind of guidance is needed?

His Majesty Li Er is very clear about Fang Jun's ability and character, but it is precisely because of this that he repeatedly wants to suppress Fang Jun and make him settle down, step by step, and lay a solid foundation. Only when the prince ascends the throne in the future can he bloom. Brilliant, the Prince Fu Bi secures the country and forges ahead.

But now, it is obvious that the suppression can no longer be suppressed.

Fang Jun's talents and abilities are like the sun breaking through the clouds, shining brightly. He has even created a circle of interests and friendship around him. Even if he, the emperor, insists on suppressing him, he must Produces quite a bit of pressure.

The most fearful thing is the disunity between the monarch and his ministers, which will result in more losses than gains...

Li Ji saw that His Majesty Li Er's face was dark and uncertain, and asked: "Your Majesty is worried that once Fang Jun ascends the throne early, power will breed his ambition, and the prince will not be able to be kind and control him in the future?"

His Majesty Li Er sighed and said: "I am a king and a minister, and I will not tell you those lies. If Fang Jun enters the center now and holds great power, in a hundred years, Fang Jun will have full wings and will be in court." Is there anyone in the world who can cure him? I believe in Fang Jun's character. This son is a pure minister and has absolutely no rebellious intentions. But you also know that power is the most intoxicating and can also lose people's nature. Even if he I won’t do anything rebellious, but I can occupy the court, block the way of speech, and use the new emperor to suppress the officials. What should I do?”

He didn't want the new emperor to become a puppet, and he didn't want Fang Jun to follow the path of a powerful minister and end up with an unhappy ending...

It's considered well-intentioned.