At the time of the great ancestor Li Yuan, Li Ji's actual power and status were already the best among the military generals of the Wagang line, and he could be regarded as a "one of the princes". Especially after Li Mi's death, Li Ji was already considered to be the leader of the Wagang line. The highest leader, like Li Jing, becomes the general manager, and even has a title higher than Li Jing. Even Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin must be headed by him.
It's just that Li Ji was a low-key person with deep knowledge of the city, and he understood the way of protecting one's life wisely. Not only did he not participate in the Xuanwu Gate rebellion launched by His Majesty Li Er, but he also only won a few victories in the early days of the Zhenguan Dynasty. After he accumulated enough military merits, he almost If His Majesty Li Er had not insisted on cutting off his ties with the army, Li Ji would never have coveted such a "targeted" position...
Therefore, Cheng Yaojin had great admiration for Li Ji, but he only followed his lead and obeyed his advice.
Of course, Cheng Yaojin has a very stubborn temper. Although he also knows how to calculate and seems to be nimble and adaptable, once he gets the upper hand, he can easily go off the rails...
For example, this time the King of Jin was defeated. Cheng Yaojin maintained his military exploits and strength. He neither spared no effort to support the King of Jin who launched the mutiny nor explicitly supported the emperor Li Chengqian. Failed, but suffered defeat everywhere, and finally had to rely on a bloody battle to return to the correct camp.
But since sooner or later, we will have to go through this bloody battle and lose our strength, why not stand on His Majesty's side early on and now seize more benefits after winning a complete victory?
Therefore, Cheng Yaojin felt extremely aggrieved. When he heard that His Majesty actually asked him to lead his troops to Liangzhou to suppress You Xiaowei, it would be a fierce and endless battle. This aggrievedness suddenly burst out...
"Do you really think I can't grow up a vegetarian? If you really get angry, I don't believe he dares to disregard the stability of the Hexi Corridor!"
Cheng Yaojin was furious and made rude remarks.
Li Ji sneered and said: "If you really rebel and raise the rebel flag in the morning, three armies will arrive in the evening. Fang Jun will lead the army out of Guanzhong to the west, Xue Rengui will lead the Anxi army to the east, and even the Gar family will The enemy soldiers came out from Qinghai Lake to fight against you and surrounded you on three sides... How many days do you think you can hold on?"
Do you really think that Your Majesty knows nothing? Do you really think Room 2 is just a decoration? If I dare to let you go to Liangzhou, I must have a way to prepare for the worst situation. If you are honest, that's all. They are willing to make a good story with you, but if you don't die, they can kill you with a backhand.
Cheng Yaojin looked ugly. Naturally, he could not fail to see that Liangzhou was under siege and suppression from all sides. The reason why he uttered arrogant words was just because he was unhappy and was just using his words. Unexpectedly, Li Ji didn't give him any face... …
He became more and more depressed, sighed, and said helplessly: "Can't you help me fight for it? Even leaving Zhenhanhai Protector's Mansion is better than going to Liangzhou. The reason why I didn't respect His Majesty's orders was because Considering that these old brothers who have been with me for many years can have a happy death, not only did they not escape, Xianyang Bridge Station suffered heavy losses, but they also had to abandon their homes and careers and go to Liangzhou. So many brothers might have to be buried in horse leather and buried in the frontier. How many people can return to their hometown alive..."
Li Ji was speechless and said displeasedly: "Where in the world can so many good things come from? Liangzhou guards the key point of the Silk Road and is a place that Chinese and foreign merchants must pass through. There is wealth flowing in every grain of sand, otherwise you think you are safe." Why is the clan so arrogant? Duke Lu has guarded Liangzhou for generations. This is the wealth and honor his majesty has bestowed upon you. You, a criminal who disrespected orders at critical moments and even flirted with the rebels, will end up like this. Fortunately, why would you want to go to Long and look forward to Shu? People will be satisfied!"
In other words, His Majesty is currently soft-tempered. If it were another emperor, where would you be able to reap the benefits?
Cheng Yaojin was naturally disappointed when he saw that Li Ji was unwilling to go to His Majesty for him. He shook his head and sighed. However, after taking a sip of tea, he asked again: "You said that the imperial court was engaged in measuring acres of land with great fanfare. What is the intention? "
Li Ji said calmly: "I don't know."
Cheng Yaojin naturally didn't believe it: "As the chief minister and the first person in the dynasty, you don't even know the reasons for the imperial policy?"
Li Ji snorted and said, "Do you really think I am the so-called chief minister and the first person in the dynasty?"
Cheng Yaojin remained silent.
In fact, everyone knows that Li Ji is not keen on power. Although he is nominally the head of a hundred officials, he has never issued orders in the name of the head of the officials, and he has even taken the initiative to avoid suspicion in many cases, keeping a low profile.
In today's imperial court, it can be said that many heroes are rising and keeping pace with each other. If we have to find a so-called "first person in the dynasty", it can only be Fang Jun...
Cheng Yaojin hated the fact that iron could not be made into steel: "Tell me, in terms of qualifications, ability, and strength, what is not the best in the current dynasty? You have to let the junior Fang Er lie on your head and show off your power. It is simply a coward!"
He has a very good relationship with Fang Jun, and they can be called lifelong friends, but compared to his old comrade and brother Li Ji who have fought side by side for many years, they are still far behind...
Li Ji said calmly: "The moon waxes and wanes, and the water overflows. Don't take things to the extreme at any time... But with your wisdom, I'm afraid you will never understand this truth in your life."
Cheng Yaojin stared: "What can you do if you don't understand? I just take advantage when I have it, and I refuse to suffer losses for the rest of my life. What can you do!"
Li Ji sneered: "So I was driven away from Guanzhong and went to the desolate land of Liangzhou, but I didn't even dare to fart and only dared to talk nonsense here. It's a joke!"
"..."
Cheng Yaojin was speechless by the rebuke. His dark face was red with embarrassment and anger. He stood up suddenly and said in a low voice: "If you don't agree with me, leave!"
Turn around and leave.
Li Ji didn't even get up to see him off. They had been brothers for many years and were very casual in etiquette. He drank tea and watched Cheng Yaojin walk out the door, thinking about the court's intention of measuring the land in such a grand way.
Obviously, His Majesty neither has such wisdom that the world can see through, nor does he have the city to hide it from the world. This idea can only come from Fang Jun.
And looking at Fang Jun's past resume, he often has the kind of wild and unimaginable ideas that are breathtaking and jaw-dropping, but I don't know what the real purpose is this time?
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Liang Guogong Mansion.
After dinner, Fang Jun and his wife and concubines sat in the flower hall drinking tea and chatting...
"Starting from tomorrow, I will be stationed in the North Military Camp of Xuanwu Gate to preside over the formation and reorganization of the Jinwu Guards. This is a big matter and cannot be ignored. I am afraid that I will not be able to come back for a while. The weather is starting to turn cold. You should try to go out as little as possible. If you Wind chill is no joke.”
Fang Jun drank tea and warned.
The Chai brothers were defeated and captured. Not to mention whether they could save their lives, they would definitely have been deprived of their titles and official positions. As one of the two main forces defending Xuanwu Gate, the reorganization of Zuotunwei was imperative.
Rather than deleting, deleting, adding or adding to the original foundation, it would be more convenient to simply tear it down and rebuild it, which would not only increase the combat effectiveness of the Zuotun Guards, but also eliminate all the generals and soldiers loyal to the Chai family. Fang Jun does not have to serve as the general of the Jinwu Guard and not personally take charge of these two armies, but he must preside over the reorganization and must not leave it to others, otherwise these two important troops that will guard Chang'an City in the future will not be able to do so. It may be stamped with his mark, not to mention that he can't use his fingers like an arm...
Jin Shengman pursed his lips and looked at Fang Jun with a look of resentment.
Knowing that her husband likes to "not follow the usual rules" in bed, she originally planned to bring her sister into the house to serve her husband together during these days. The two sisters could also strive for excellence and cultivate jade in the blue fields, but unexpectedly, the husband wanted to Heading to the military camp, I don’t know how long it will take to come back...
Princess Gao Yang responded and said: "We have sent people to Huating Town to deliver the letter. I think my father, mother, Shu'er, Qiao'er, and several children will all come back soon, but it mainly depends on what my father wants."
After this rain, Guanzhong will freeze, and even the entire area north of the Yangtze River will cool down significantly. Once the river freezes and the waterway is blocked, it will be too troublesome to change the land route from the south of the Yangtze River back to Guanzhong. Since everything in Guanzhong has been decided, it might as well be Come back after next spring.
Fang Jun nodded: "It all depends on what father wants."
Although I miss my parents and children in my heart, I also know that traveling thousands of miles in winter is really hard...
After taking a sip of tea, I suddenly felt that something was not right. I looked around suspiciously and realized that it was Wu Meiniang sitting there dignified and charming, silently.
As the "female Zhuge" of the Fang family, the talented and wise Wu Meiniang has a strong voice. Even Fang Xuanling sometimes takes the initiative to ask Wu Meiniang's opinions and pays attention to them. How come she looks cold and taciturn today?
Could it be that he is sick?
No, in the morning when I was taking a bath, this woman went to say something about serving me, and ended up having a great time...
"Meiniang, is there something on your mind?"
Since the woman didn't speak, Fang Jun could only take the initiative to ask. He must not be ignored or ignored, otherwise he might get angry and have a "cold war" for several days...
Wu Meiniang then blinked her beautiful eyes, looked at Fang Jun, and asked: "The rebels were put down, and the whole Guanzhong was in a mess. It was the time to clean up Shen Ke, so why did Lang Jun leave the aftermath to Xu Jingzong and Ma Zhou? As a result, the reputation and status of these two people have soared. Countless people in the government and the public are touting and flattering them, and the door of the house has been broken down by countless people...but you yourself are only doing military work?"
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this woman with a strong desire for power blamed him for not taking advantage of the opportunity to preside over the aftermath of the aftermath of the aftermath of the reorganization of the power structure of the court. The status of "the first person in the court" has taken the most solid step towards becoming a "powerful minister"...
(End of chapter)
