Everyone looked at Queen Changsun. No one expected that Queen Changsun would say this!
"Your Majesty, dear friends, I like the Great Shang the most. I have studied the historical materials of the Great Shang in detail... In my opinion, compared to the Great Shang, the Tang Dynasty is actually very similar to it."
"There are eight hundred princes in the Great Shang Dynasty, and there are many aristocratic families in the Great Tang Dynasty; the Great Shang Dynasty is threatened by the Chan Sect, and the Great Tang Dynasty is also targeted by Buddhism; the Great Shang Dynasty has the help of the Jie Jiao Sect, and the Great Tang Dynasty is also valued by the Heavenly Court..."
"Reputation, both Dashang and Tang Dynasty have great righteousness, and they are the masters of a country... They have their own armies, and they also have ministers who are loyal to the royal family... From my perspective, the only difference is that Dashang has direct management Territory, but the Tang Dynasty has none. Outside of Chang'an, every city is controlled by local aristocratic families and village elders...Wang Ling does not go to the countryside. This is the biggest problem of the Tang Dynasty!"
"If that's the case, then why didn't the Tang Dynasty just burn everything and just keep the capital city of Chang'an? Drive all the people from the aristocratic families out of Chang'an, leaving only the common people and the courtiers who are loyal to the court!"
"this……"
Li Jing, Li Shimin, Wei Zheng, Hongfu Nu, and even Cheng Yaojin had no idea that Queen Changsun would be so courageous!
This is to give up the power in your hands and change from the lord of a country to the lord of a city!
"But," Li Shimin asked with some confusion: "Obviously, the whole world belongs to the Li Tang royal family, why do you choose to give up?"
"Oh, Your Majesty, please allow me to say something unpleasant. In today's world, is it really you, Your Majesty who makes the decision?"
Queen Changsun sarcastically said without mercy... Li Shimin was silent.
In front of God, he really wanted to be tough...but reality prevented him from being tough! Especially, compared with the great merchant who became the fourth human emperor of the human race and successfully conquered the heaven!
Seeing that Li Shimin remained silent for a long time, which embarrassed her husband, Queen Changsun continued: "So, we are not in control anyway, why not let him go completely!"
"In this way, if we only care about Chang'an, the civil servants and military officers who are truly loyal to the Tang Dynasty will be enough!"
Li Shimin looked at the person beside him who was very familiar to him, and for the first time he saw the high fighting spirit shining in her eyes! Even when the Xuanwu Gate incident was at its most dangerous, there was never an exciting light, and for a moment I felt particularly charming! ~
At this time, Queen Changsun was completely immersed in her imagination of the future, and continued with high spirits: "At that time, we will guard the basics of Chang'an, learn from the great merchants to develop science and technology, refine the imperial examination, vigorously develop education, and select talents... When the talent has accumulated a certain amount..."
Queen Changsun suddenly waved her hand and slapped it hard on the phoenix chair: "Let's fight another unification battle!"
Li Shimin was startled by Queen Changsun's sudden excitement...but a moment later, he actually felt a little moved?
"These...two beloved ladies, what do you think?"
Subconsciously, he looked at Wei Zheng and Li Jing, wanting to seek some advice and help.
"It makes some sense."
Wei Zheng touched his chin and said: "A broken cauldron will sink a boat, and it will not be built until it is destroyed... That is, if there is another war, the people's lives will probably be a little difficult..."
"No! Maybe this war can completely overwhelm others with force!"
At this time, the military god Li Jing spoke: "After the war in the late Sui Dynasty, only one out of ten people survived... The people should be extremely disgusted with war! This is not only known to us, but also to the major families!"
"Moreover, the Tang Dynasty has already unified the world and has a reputation for righteousness... By then, as long as we have completed the accumulation of talents, escorted them to take office with a large army, and cleaned up the powerful local families, with guns in hand, we can completely wipe out Xiaoxiao and succeed in one fell swoop!"
"As long as the troops are high-speed and fast, it is impossible to say that this war will not be fought except in the fringe towns!"
Queen Changsun nodded and added: "In addition, the family is united with Buddhism, and it will surely benefit them! At that time, we will take the initiative to show weakness, make a last resort gesture, and give them all the cities except Chang'an... I am well aware of the greed of these aristocratic families, and they will definitely lose their vigilance, and their heirs will seize the fields and prey on the people... By then it will arouse public anger, and even if we have to defend, we can easily break through the city and regain the hearts and minds of the people!"
"Moreover, when Chang'an comes, only talents will be selected. Countless talents who truly care about the people will rush to Chang'an to participate in the imperial examination... All the talents in the world can be in our hands... Li Tang!"
Queen Changsun's words made Li Shimin's heart surge with excitement! Yes, he is calling from the world right away! The worst thing is, just hit him again!
"The queen is right! If you don't destroy it, you won't establish it! If you want to establish a thousand-year dynasty, how can you be timid! I have never been afraid of war!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
When Wei Zheng, Li Jing, and Cheng Yaojin saw this, they couldn't help but express their admiration... He was indeed the emperor of the ages as His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven said. With this courage alone, he was by no means weaker than any human emperor!
At this point, in the human king's palace, the strategy was decided... Then the gods also returned home, not to mention appeasing the people at home...
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During the court meeting on the second day, both parties met in the palace with their own agendas!
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
After paying homage, Li Shimin glanced at him and said: "If you have something to do, you will start to report, if you have nothing to do, you will withdraw from the court!"
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
The head of the Lu family was the first to come out. He looked at the leading four gods and said, "The news about the gods Wei Gong, Li Gong, Mrs. Hong, and General Cheng has been spread throughout the Chang'an people. The people's hearts are excited! The court of Dali!"
"I suggest that Duke Wei be made the left prime minister, in charge of political affairs; Li Gong is the right prime minister, in charge of military affairs; General Cheng and Mrs. Hong can both be in charge of an army battalion. This will prove to the people that our Tang Dynasty is protected by heaven and can last for thousands of years!"
The head of the Lu family suggested sincerely... Of course, the reason why they said this was not because they really wanted to delegate power. It was a plan of 'praising someone high' that was decided upon after discussion among the heads of the household!
To put it simply, the higher you lift it, the harder it falls!
After being given a high position, and the people knew their identity as gods, they would definitely look forward to it with eagerness... But when the gods came down to earth, they could not use their magical powers rashly, and they also made some small tricks in private... In less than a year, the entire royal family, and even Even gods will surely disappoint the people and lose their support!
And once they lose the support of the people and are even hated... then families like them will have more room to maneuver!
After all, Li Shimin had the qualifications to become an emperor through the ages. How could he not hear the trap in the words of the heads of these aristocratic families? What's more, their plan is similar to the royal family's plan! They all use people's hearts and minds to achieve their own goals!
After hesitating for a moment, Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji: "What do you think, uncle Guo, of the head of the Lu family?"
This question is an opportunity that he, Li Shimin, gives to the eldest son of the family, eldest son Wuji! It also gives the queen face!
Unfortunately, he didn't get the answer he wanted...
Changsun Wuji bowed out of the queue and replied loudly: "I think what Shilang Lu said is very good! Since the Tang Dynasty has been blessed by heaven, it should publicize it to reassure the people!"
"Prime Minister Changsun really thinks this statement is acceptable?"
This time, it was the Queen who spoke! A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
Changsun Wuji subconsciously turned his head away, not daring to look at her... But in the end, he raised his head and faced the queen directly!
"To the queen, these are my words from the bottom of my heart!"
Queen Changsun closed her eyes. She already understood that her brother had already made his own choice! He chose the Changsun family! He gave up himself and the royal family!
Li Shimin secretly reached out and patted the queen's little hand... took a deep breath and said, "Dear ladies, do you have any objections?"
There was silence in the main hall... The head of the aristocratic family had already discussed digging a hole, so he would naturally not object; and even if the ministers who took refuge in Li Shimin felt that there was something wrong, the person who was promoted was a god, so they would not choose to offend.
For a time, no one objected! Everyone acquiesced in the fact that the four people were promoted!
"Since there is no objection from the ministers, from today on, Wei Zheng will be promoted to the left prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Household Affairs, and will be in charge of political affairs; Li Jing will be promoted to the right prime minister, in charge of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment, and will be in charge of the military!"
"Also: Hongfunu was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War! Cheng Yaojin was appointed as Minister of the Ministry of War and took charge of the Jinwu Guard!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Li Jing and the four others came out and took over the post one after another!
When all the family heads, including the eldest grandson Wuji, saw this situation, they all had playful smiles on their faces... Hehe, this official position is not that easy to sit in! Even if you are gods!
However, they thought that today's court meeting would end here... Little did they know that just after Li Shimin conferred the official title, they saw Wei Zheng take out a document from somewhere and go out to present it!
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
"Come on!"
Li Shimin smiled slightly and replied... Hey, if you make a move, I will take it! Now, it's my turn to take action!
"Since I am in charge of political affairs, I should be responsible for myself!"
"Over the years, I have collected information on hundreds of officials. These are the evaluation results and transfer recommendations within three years!"
With that said, Wei Zheng handed the documents that he had copied long ago to the eunuch, who distributed them to the ministers...
The ministers, especially the heads of many aristocratic families, took the information and opened it, and something bad suddenly occurred in their hearts!
The first page is the evaluation of the uncle and the current Prime Minister Sun Wuji!
"Changsun Wuji... Position: Prime Minister, the head of the civil service... He has been in charge of political affairs for many years and has achieved good results (the assessment criteria are evaluated from multiple dimensions such as the quality of life of the people and the level of dedication of the recommended officials! The second page is the evaluation results)!
The education of the children and grandchildren in the family: bad! (Third page of assessment results)…”
"Suggestion: The education is poor and it is not suitable to be in charge of the Ministry of Rites anymore... He has little understanding of the livelihood of the people and is easily confused by family members and servants... It is recommended that he be transferred to Longxi and serve as the chief envoy! After passing the evaluation, he will be transferred back to the central government!"
All the heads of the family looked at Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji's face was red, and he quickly turned to the second and third pages... Then, his face turned pale and he knelt on the ground!
"I...failed to restrain the dog, and I have betrayed His Majesty's holy grace!"
"snort!"
Li Shimin snorted coldly and clapped the documents in his hand: "Uncle Guo, you really teach a good boy! I have only been on the throne for three years, and the public only knows the son of the uncle Guo, but not the name of the prince! Tsk tsk, Uncle Guo, how about I Do you want to sit in this position?!"
"I am guilty!"
Changsun Wuji kowtowed repeatedly... He had already guessed that the Li Tang royal family would take action, but he never expected that the first fire would actually burn himself and his children?
There is even more secret hatred in my heart: the courtiers are blaming each other, how can they implicate the family? Wei Zheng, you passed!
"You bully men and women, and do all kinds of evil! I don't think you need to stay in the court anymore. You should just resign and go home to educate your children..."
Li Shimin was furious and was about to say the punishment... Wei Zheng opened his mouth and stopped Li Shimin!
"Your Majesty, no!"
"Um?"
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng with some confusion... No, we are in the same group!
"Your Majesty," Wei Zheng straightened his back and spoke righteously: "The fault of Prime Minister Changsun is that he failed to educate his children well... and the children did not commit any serious mistakes, they just bullied men, dominated women, and robbed people's land! According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, His eldest son, Sun Chong, must pay compensation, pay a fine, and be imprisoned for three years! He will not be allowed to enter the court again in the future!"
"His father has made mistakes. He was demoted to work among the people and understood the sufferings of the people! If Changsun Chong makes a mistake, he will not be implicated in his crime!"
As soon as these words came out, all the officials on the scene looked at Wei Zheng in disbelief...including Changsun Wuji who was kneeling on the ground!
This is an opportunity to severely defeat political opponents... Let's just let it go?
Secretly, many heads of aristocratic families were shocked on the surface, but they were happy on the inside... Sure enough, what the Buddha said was right, these gods have been damaged by dogma! Then the future...haha! A gentleman can be deceived!
"Mr. Wei, do you know what you are talking about?"
Li Shimin also wanted to take the opportunity to drive Changsun Wuji out of the court... But Wei Zheng shook his head slightly: "Your Majesty, act in accordance with the law. This is the right way in the world!"
"you……"
When Li Shimin was about to say something else, Queen Changsun had already understood the meaning of Wei Zheng's words... Letting Changsun Wuji go would seem to leave a big problem, but it would also leave a stereotyped impression on all enemies!
No, it will leave an impression on the people all over the world! If even political opponents can act in accordance with the law, won't the laws announced in the future also be strictly enforced? Just like during the Qin Dynasty, Shang Yang's standing tree was a sign of faith!
A gentleman can bully others...but a gentleman can also make the world believe him!
Patting Li Shimin's hand, Li Shimin was puzzled, but he believed his queen for the time being...
"Then follow what the Prime Minister Zuo said! Changsun Wuji was demoted and transferred to the post of Chief Envoy of Longxi! His son Changsun Chong was fined 120,000 gold, compensated for the people, jailed for three years, and banned from entering the court again for life!"
"Thank you for your majesty's grace!"
Changsun Wuji prostrated deeply... then stood up and glanced at Wei Zheng with complicated eyes... He really didn't know whether to hate or thank him!
Wei Zheng ignored his gaze and continued to hold the information and said...
"Lu Yigong of the Lu family took bribes and took advantage of craftsmen during his tenure as Minister of Industry..."
"Cui Changhe, the Minister of Rites, manipulated the imperial examination during his tenure..."
"Wang Jingzhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, colluded with the Wang merchants to sell grain during his tenure as the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu..."
As Wei Zheng narrated, the officials serving in the court from various aristocratic families at the scene showed despair and collapsed on the ground... They were no better than Changsun Wuji, who had his own sister as the queen, and knew how to restrain himself...
The mistakes they committed were all the crimes of beheading and confiscating their homes...
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