As soon as Fang Jun's glare came out, the atmosphere in the palace was a little awkward. Li Xiaogong glared at Fang Jun, Li Yuanjia's eyes wandered, and Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Erlang, be careful what you say!"
Everyone here, whether civil or military, has read thousands of books and is well versed in ancient and modern times. Naturally, they know the pros and cons of the clan.
All dynasties have regarded the clan as the cornerstone of the empire and the foundation of rule. Because its own interests are closely related to the continuation of the dynasty, it is natural that it should spare no effort to devote itself to it. However, throughout history, when the dynasty and empire were in turmoil and on the verge of destruction, how many clan members stepped forward to turn the tide and protect them?
His contribution to the country may not be much, but it is like a moth that eats up the country's finances, annexes land wantonly, enslaves the people like cattle and sheep, has unsatisfied desires, and shows no shame...
Whenever a dynasty is interrupted or comes to an end, "clan" is never a positive word, and often represents ignorance, corruption, and perverse behavior.
Fang Jun: "Wei Chen is aware of his guilt."
Li Xiaogong, the de facto leader of the clan, and Li Yuanjia, the nominal head of the clan, looked at each other and shook their heads with a wry smile.
Li Xiaogong sighed: "What Erlang said is unpleasant, but it is true. However, the clan also has its own difficulties. It is either mediocre and ignorant, or too much and not enough. How difficult is it to find the mean?"
These words also made everyone present nodded in agreement.
The history books are laid out one after another, and the pros and cons of the clan have been clearly explained in detail. However, how to treat the clan is still a super problem faced by every dynasty throughout the ages.
Naturally, the clan cannot be all useless. In fact, these royal relatives have received the best education in the world and have unparalleled political resources. As long as the imperial court is willing to increase their appointment and entrust them to important positions, their achievements will be far beyond ordinary people, and they can achieve great achievements in a short period of time. A large number of people with outstanding ability and power.
However, after these clan members became full-fledged, as those closest to the imperial power, they would inevitably develop a disobedient intention to meddle with the imperial power and replace it, which became a huge hidden danger.
If you raise them with splendor, wealth, and food, dozens or hundreds of years later, they will raise a bunch of waste. Not only will they not be able to defend the imperial power, but they will become a huge burden on the national finance...
How to both reuse and prevent, the scale is really difficult to control.
Therefore, the clan's status as a silverfish was partly due to the emperor's choice...
Li Chengqian rubbed his temples and ended the topic: "Let those people make trouble. As long as I ignore them, the trouble will die out after a while. They can only make noises in words. Seriously, let them do something disobedient." You may not have the courage to do anything about me."
He looked at Li Ji: "This time Liu Yanjing has been defeated and Fengqiyuan has fallen. Yuchi Gong has led his army to capture Yuanqiu. A fierce attack on Chang'an is just around the corner. Public sentiments are agitated inside and outside Guanzhong. The government and the public are in fear day and night. Is there any way for Ying Gong to retreat from the enemy? Policy?"
Li Ji shook his head and said: "Gong Wei is a famous general in the world, and no one can surpass him in military tactics and strategy. Now he is in charge of the sixth command of the East Palace, in charge of the world's troops, and he has good strategies in his mind. Why do you need a minor minister to make mistakes and point fingers? It's not a minor minister. Dare to fulfill one's responsibilities, it is really the right way for people to do their best."
From the time Liu Rengui led the navy boats to the north, and then captured the city all the way to Tongguan, to the layout and deployment of the entire Ba River defense line, and dispatched Liu Yanjing to fight the enemy, it was obvious that a series of actions were all within the plan, and this plan He didn't know anything about it in advance, which shows that the emperor and Li Jing already had a whole set of strategies in mind.
With Li Jing's ability and prestige, as well as the emperor's trust and reliance, this strategy will inevitably be implemented without compromise. Why should Li Ji get involved at this time?
Although he knew that the emperor wanted him to get a share of the pie, he didn't bother to do it...
Seeing Li Ji's lack of interest, Li Chengqian stopped mentioning the matter. After all, Li Ji's seniority and status coupled with the power of the current chief minister really made him, the emperor, deeply afraid, especially since Li Ji had stood by and watched the battle for the throne before. He felt more and more seriously threatened. It would be a good thing if Li Ji could stand on his side and keep enough distance and reason.
For a person like Li Ji, it is best to let him take the lead and charge into battle when something happens. His outstanding ability will make him invincible when facing difficulties; but when nothing happens, he must be kept away from the center of power, at least You must keep a distance, otherwise once you have different intentions, it will become a serious problem for your confidants.
Since Li Ji is knowledgeable, he is the best.
Li Chengqian said to the ministers: "If those clans want to make trouble, let them make trouble. As long as it is not too excessive, I will not see it. But Li Junxian, you will keep a close eye on it personally. If anyone dares to liaise with foreign enemies or collude with foreign enemies, The rebels must collect witnesses and physical evidence, and I will definitely not give up when the time comes."
This matter is considered a decision.
In fact, it can only be like this. After all, they are all blood brothers. The interests between the clan and the Jin Dynasty are deeply involved. It is almost impossible to completely draw a clear line. If someone catches the wind and starts a big fight, the entire clan will inevitably be in an uproar. He personally pushed some people who would not attach themselves to King Jin to King Jin's side.
As long as there is no conclusive evidence, it is not easy to go to war...
Li Junxian, who stood with His Highness tied up, solemnly accepted the order.
Everyone glanced at him at this time, and everyone admired this man whose presence was extremely low even though he was standing in the palace.
Generally speaking, any emperor who holds imperial power will have such a person walking between light and shadow, doing things that are not visible but very necessary. He is equivalent to the emperor's personal thug.
Because they knew and even handled many of the emperor's private matters, they naturally gained the emperor's favor. Most of these people were powerful and powerful for a while. But because of this, when the emperor's time was running out or his strategy changed, these people would often Killed to silence the world's people, to thank the world.
Basically it won’t end well...
There is basically no precedent for Li Junxian being held in such high regard in front of two generations of emperors, his father and son. This also shows that this "number one eagle dog" who has always been low-key is indeed very clever. Offending too many people is not something ordinary people can do.
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After the meeting dispersed, Liu Jie asked to see Li Chengqian privately in the imperial study. Fang Jun was present.
Li Chengqian sat in the main seat, with Fang and Liu at the bottom. The waiters served the tea and then retired, leaving only three monarchs and ministers in the study.
The monarch and his ministers chatted for a while first, then each took a sip of tea. Liu Ji put down his tea cup and said solemnly: "Your Majesty clearly knows that the situation in Guanzhong is tense now, and all forces are ready to move. Among them, there must be those who secretly collude with the rebels. If we let it go, Liu Xiangdao's continued rectification of officialdom with great fanfare will definitely make people panic. If people with ulterior motives take the opportunity to win over privately, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will defect to the rebels, which is contrary to His Majesty's original intention. If you don't take this opportunity to declare bygones to bygones, you will definitely be able to If we gain the support of the courtiers and officials and the will of the people, why worry about being unable to quell the rebels?"
Li Chengqian frowned and drank tea, pondering without saying a word.
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Liu Zhongshu really had a good plan. Your Majesty's original intention of appointing Liu Xiangdao was to clean up the administration and find out the lawbreakers and punish them according to law. Not only did Liu Xiangdao bear countless infamy because of this, I heard that there were also people who took desperate risks and committed assassinations. Even His Majesty was slandered and his reputation was damaged. Liu Zhongshu acted as a good guy and wanted to reap the gratitude of countless officials who had made mistakes... His ambitions are not small."
Liu Jie was immediately furious, blowing his beard and glaring in anger: "How dare you, Mr. Shu, to speak so irresponsibly and insult my innocence? What I did was for the sake of the general situation of the court. It was not for personal gain. On the contrary, it was for the sake of the Duke of Yue. The words are sharp, the words are dirty and despicable, and it is disgraceful!"
He has always been a dignified person, and he can "keep his emotions in check" under normal circumstances, but he always breaks his guard when faced with Fang Jun's cynicism, and it is extremely difficult to maintain his consistent calmness and humility.
This stick seems to be generous, but in fact, his thinking is extremely clear. Every time, he can directly insert the topic into his core interests, making him feel guilty, flustered and furious...
Li Chengqian comforted him and said: "Both of you are my humerus. I trust you and entrust you with important responsibilities. You should work hand in hand to benefit the country. Why are you like enemies who keep quarreling and fighting every time we meet? Especially? The current situation is critical, and there is a danger of destruction at every turn. We, the monarchs and ministers, should unite together to tide over the difficulties and create a great cause that will go down in history forever."
Fang Jun and Liu Ji quickly stood up and bowed to apologize.
But both of them knew in their hearts that Li Chengqian felt upset watching them fight, but once they seriously shared the benefits, Li Chengqian would be too worried to sleep.
Once the civil and military parties reach a consensus, they will coordinate and cooperate with each other, which will be enough to completely negate the imperial power...
Li Chengqian waved his hand for the two of them to take their seats, and said to Liu Jie: "It is really necessary to purge the officials this time. When my father ascended the throne, he rewarded his meritorious service. There are few people who are not worthy of their virtues. It's just that my father has a mind as big as the sea and thinks about the past. Merit does not count. Today, there are many redundant officials in the imperial court, and corruption is everywhere. If it cannot be rectified, so that the mediocre will be demoted and the capable will be promoted, in the long run, the government will inevitably be corrupt, day after day, and wait for it. It is useless to endure the pain and scrape the bones when you are terminally ill. What Zhongshu Ling is worried about may indeed happen, but the court should focus on the overall situation and must not stop eating because of choking. After all, Liu Xiangdao has suddenly ascended to a high position, and it is inevitable that he will make some mistakes in his actions. , I need a prudent person like Zhongshu Ling to check for the deficiencies and make up for them, so that I can feel at ease."
Liu Ji hurriedly agreed and said with shame: "I am short-sighted. I only know the immediate crisis but cannot see the hidden dangers in the future. I really deserve death. Fortunately, your Majesty is far-sighted and takes precautions before they happen. This is actually the blessing of the common people and the country." .”
At this point, after a series of tests, he was completely sure that the emperor must have a back-up plan, and he was not afraid of the civil and military ministers and even the troops stationed in Guanzhong to attach themselves to the Jin king, and even raised troops to respond...
(End of chapter)
