Then Qiu Xinggong told Qiu Yingqi: "But we must do this in secret. We don't need to make it clear to the prince in advance. After we succeed, we can use the merit to ask for permission to show our sincerity, and the effect will be better."
Qiu Yingqi thought about it and understood.
If the prince had been told in advance that he wanted to cut off the person Changsun Wuji assigned to the King of Jin to advise him, it would probably make the prince resentful of "making demands and asking for favors". In addition, there is still a grudge between him and Fang Jun, and the prince may not be able to do so. I can sincerely accept this "letter of nomination" from the Qiu family.
However, using merit to seek permission afterwards would completely put the Qiu family to death, and there would be no other path except the path of the prince. Under such circumstances, it was enough to show the sincerity of the Qiu family.
How did the prince know that the Qiu family was already desperate...
Immediately he nodded repeatedly: "Uncle, don't worry, my nephew understands!"
Qiu Xinggong then ordered: "You go back later and bring with you some of the elite soldiers in the mansion. These people have been on the battlefield with me for many years. Each of them is as good as ten, and they are rich in experience. They will definitely be able to assist you. Remember, After returning home, I immediately secretly investigated Gao Jifu's movements and devised an assassination plan, otherwise once Changsun Wuji assigned him to the King of Jin, there would be no chance to make a move."
The King of Jin must always take such a talent with him. He will ride with him when he goes out and sleep with him on the bed. Who dares to assassinate him? Swords and arrows have no eyes. If the King of Jin is accidentally injured, ten lives will not be enough to compensate...
Of course, this is actually a gamble. If the person assigned by Changsun Wuji to the King of Jin to subdue the military department is not Gao Jifu, then all the efforts will be in vain, and this "voucher of fame" will naturally fail.
However, Qiu Xinggong firmly believes that he knows Changsun Wuji and the entire Guanlong noble family, and will never send anyone else...
Qiu Yingqi's temperament has the violent inheritance of the Qiu family, and he suddenly felt hot and geared up: "Don't worry, uncle, my nephew will naturally handle such a small matter properly. When the matter is completed, uncle can carry Gao Jifu's I went to the East Palace to ask for an audience with His Highness the Crown Prince, and from now on, the Qiu family will wholeheartedly assist the Crown Prince and achieve the feat of following the dragon!"
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On the other side, Changsun Wuji saw Li Ji leaving the Chengtian Gate and going directly to the East Palace without any hesitation. He boarded the carriage with a gloomy face and headed directly to the Jin Palace.
In the palace of Prince Jin, Li Zhi welcomed the eldest son Wuji into the study, stood aside, and asked eagerly: "Has your father promised to let me join the military department?"
Changsun Wuji told the story, stroking his beard and said: "Your Majesty is determined, but Li Ji and others are very fierce in their opposition. If the old minister hadn't threatened to deny His Majesty the opportunity to join the Ministry of War, he would have opposed the Crown Prince's appointment to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. They still refuse to agree, and when the time comes, it will be difficult for His Majesty to make arbitrary decisions."
Li Zhi suddenly felt worried: "Brother Prince would rather let me take charge of the military department to conquer his most stable hard drive, but still refuses to give up the civilian department. This shows that they must have the confidence to build a huge momentum in the civilian department." , you must be on guard against it.”
Changsun Wuji disagreed, shaking his head and saying: "Your Highness's worries are not unreasonable. However, the current situation is that the Crown Prince is justified and has a righteous name. Most of the ministers in the court are leaning towards the Crown Prince. We cannot stick to the rules. Otherwise, we will always be in a state of turmoil." How can we seize the passive situation? Since we can't guess what the prince plans to do in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, we simply ignore him. The old minister led the Guanlong nobles to fully support His Highness in attacking the Ministry of War. As long as the Ministry of War is taken down, not only will the prince's strongest support be shaken, The position will be able to exert great power and achieve greater feats in next year's Eastern Expedition. With this alone, His Highness can overtake the reputation of the Crown Prince and lay the solid foundation on the road to the throne!"
His strategy is very simple, that is, no matter what the prince is like, he just needs to do better than the prince.
Li Zhi thought about it and felt that Changsun Wuji's strategy was right.
The prince is the successor of the empire who pays tribute to the ancestral temple and passes on the jade plate. If he follows the steps and does not have greater achievements and more dazzling achievements, why should he depose the prince and establish a new crown prince?
If you want to overthrow the prince, you can only forge ahead and overtake in corners.
only……
Li Zhi rubbed his hands, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his still immature face, and said with some embarrassment: "It's just that I have never been in a battle, let alone dispatched food and forged ordnance. I really don't know what to do when I suddenly take charge of the military department." Where to start, I hope my uncle will give me some guidance."
Soldiers are a major matter for the country. They are the place of life and death, the way of survival. How can there be any neglect in the slightest? What's more, in the spring of next year, my father will personally conquer Goguryeo. The deployment of soldiers, the transportation of grain and fodder, and the forging and maintenance of ordnance are all related to the victory or defeat of this battle. His eyes darkened. What should he do after going to the Ministry of War? There is no music score at all, how can this be possible?
Previously, Changsun Wuji persuaded him to join the Ministry of War because he relied on the strength of the entire Guanlong nobles to support him. But in the final analysis, he had to be familiar with the operations of the Ministry of War. Otherwise, who knows where to use all his strength?
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said: "Your Highness, there is no need to worry, I have already made preparations. Among the six departments, the Ministry of War was originally the last. However, after Fang Jun fought for power several times, the Ministry of War has already become an existence that is on par with the Ministry of Personnel and has jurisdiction over it. The responsibilities of the Ministry are becoming more and more heavy. Not to mention that His Highness has never had any experience in running an army, even those long-established generals may not be able to function if they are rashly placed in the Ministry of War. Therefore, the old minister plans to find a shrewd and capable person. A scholar will accompany His Highness as an aide, help manage the affairs of the Ministry of War, and make suggestions for His Highness, assisting His Highness to take control of the Ministry of War."
Li Zhi was overjoyed and asked hurriedly: "Who does my uncle plan to appoint to assist me?"
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment and then asked: "Does Your Highness have someone you like? If so, you might as well tell me and let the old minister take a closer look and see if he is qualified for the job."
Li Zhi shook his head and said: "Where can I find such smart and capable people around me? It is better for my uncle to recommend him to me. I will treat him wholeheartedly and regard him as a confidant."
Even if he has such capable people around him, how can he recommend them?
This candidate is not only outstanding in his own strategy, but also shoulders the important task of liaising with the Guanlong nobles in the play. Even the person recommended by Li Zhi will definitely be squeezed out by Changsun Wuji and the Guanlong nobles. If it fails to play its due role, it will make both alliances suspicious of each other and have their own agendas.
At this time, I must unconditionally trust Changsun Wuji. As for my confidants, I can only put them aside and wait until one day I can secure my position as Crown Prince, or even ascend the throne and achieve hegemony. Then I can make plans at that time. It’s not too late…
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and pondered for a while, then raised his eyelids and asked: "Bohai Gao Jifu, what do you think, Your Highness?"
Li Zhi was silent for a moment, this choice was somewhat unexpected.
Logically speaking, it is only reasonable that Changsun Wuji should place a Guanlong noble next to him. Otherwise, if he achieves something in the Ministry of War in the future, how can the Guanlong nobles take this achievement as their own? By the way, I miss him, His Highness. Taking credit?
However, Li Zhi also knew that there was a deep entanglement between Gao Jifu and Changsun Wuji, which caused the brothers Gao Jifu and Gao Shilian to turn against each other...
He replied readily: "Everything is decided by my uncle."
Firstly, at this time, Changsun Wuji had to show his lack of decision-making and submissive personality in front of Changsun Wuji, so that Changsun Wuji would be less wary and help him wholeheartedly. Secondly, he was indeed very optimistic about Gao Jifu.
Gao Jifu's name is Gao Feng, and Jifu is his given name. Like his clan brother Gao Jian and Gao Shilian, they both use the same name. He was also from the Bohai Gao family, a member of the Northern Qi royal family, with noble blood. In the first year of Wude, his brother served as the county magistrate in Ji County and was killed by the rebels. Later, Gao Jifu led the army out of the city to kill the enemy and became famous for a while. Later, he joined the rebel army and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. He served successively as the censor and censor and the secretary of the Zhongshu. Although he was defeated when he attacked the official minister, his talents should never be underestimated.
Another point is that although Gao Jifu fell out with his clan brother Gao Shilian, blood is thicker than water after all. If Gao Jifu can be used to connect with Gao Shilian, there will be one more way to restrain Changsun Wuji.
Although Changsun Wuji has now parted ways with his uncle, after all, Gao Shilian had taken good care of him and Queen Wende in their early years. "Filial piety" is the way of heaven. Facing Gao Shilian, who is like a father, Changsun Wuji will no longer care about him. Even if he is ruthless and unruly, he has to be submissive, at least on the surface to maintain respect...
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Changsun Wuji nodded slightly.
Selecting Gao Jifu to assist Li Zhi to take charge of the military department was a decision he made after long consideration...
