Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Chapter 172
Shi Congyun reacted quickly and immediately knelt down to thank him.

Later, there were some additional titles, such as Pan Meizhuo, the gate envoy of Xishangge, General Zuo Xiaowei, Cao Bin and General You Xiaowei.

Zhao Shijian once told him that both the Deputy Envoy and the Chief Envoy of the Xishang Pavilion Gate were close ministers of the emperor, and they were both signs of the transition from civil to military, and now Pan Mei was indeed appointed to serve as a military officer.

However, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were chaotic, the situation was chaotic, and the powers of various civil and military affairs were also very chaotic, so that in addition to the system of the two divisions of the Imperial Army, he actually did not understand many things in other places. It was too complicated, so he had to ask some questions." A person who understands the market.

Later, a group of civil officials headed by Wang Pu, Wang Pu, Lu Duoxun and others were rewarded.

Wang Pujia participated in the affairs of the Privy Council.

Previously, Wang Pu was the Minister of Zhongshu, and he worked with Zhongshu, minister of the Ministry of Rites, and supervised the revision of national history. Now he is added as a member of the Privy Council to allow him to participate in the military decisions of the Privy Council. I think Wang Pu also has military talents.

Lu Duosun added Zuo Supplements, became an academician of the Imperial Academy, and added knowledge to make patents.

There were many other civil servants who received awards, but Shi Congyun didn't pay much attention because he didn't know him very well, while Ludoxun knew him very well.

After that, the official stood up, and everyone immediately fell silent. The official looked around and said: "Tang Kingdom has 33 states, and I will take fourteen of them, almost half of them!

Since then, the Tang Kingdom has shrunk to the south of the Yangtze River, and it has been unable to threaten my Great Zhou. "

"Officials' literary and military virtues will last for thousands of years." Before everyone could speak, Wang Pu spoke first.

Shi Congyun was very clever, he didn't know what good words to say, but Wang Pu took the lead, and immediately repeated Wang Pu's words: "The official family's writing becomes martial arts, and the merits will last forever!"

Everyone looked at him in amazement, and a few clever people began to follow suit, which quickly led the crowd, and gradually the entire court was full of praise for the officials.

The official was obviously happy, and he didn't stop everyone, which showed that he was very happy.

After everyone's voices quieted down, the official continued: "This time, many people have contributed to the pacification of Huainan and the acquisition of fourteen prefectures, but there are two people who have contributed the most. I am very grateful.

One of them was standing in front of me, and it was Shi Congyun, the envoy of Huainan Recruitment appointed by me personally. "

Shi Congyun has a flexible mind, and when he opened his mouth, he began to display his strengths like a glib tongue.

"I dare not be a minister!
They are all opportunities given by officials to show their talents.There are not a few people with great talents in the world, and there are countless capable ones. Most of them are unknown, unknown to the world, and they don't achieve fame like ministers and enjoy glory and wealth. ,
There are more than tens of thousands of talented people in the world, but the rulers of the world are only officials, so the ministers are lucky, and they should be grateful to the officials! "

What he said was disgusting, but Shi Congyun had a thick skin, and Guo Rong liked to hear it, with a smile on his face.

"I remember all your achievements in my heart. You have contributed a lot to the battle of Huainan. Although there are many talented people in the world, you are willing to work hard for me."

After finishing speaking, he handed a memorial to Shi Congyun for everyone to circulate. Shi Congyun took a rough look and found that it was Li Gu's memorial. , that is, at the beginning of this year.

It was only then that everyone realized that it was Li Gu who wrote a letter to persuade the officials to conscript.

"Li Xianggong is still in Huainan at the moment, and he is the second person I say to appease Huainan.

Shi Congyun led the expedition for me, and fought in the south and north, while Li Gong supported the army for me, with enough food and clothing. Shi Congyun was my Han Xin, and Li Gong was Xiao He. "

Everyone was impressed by Li Gu's contribution, and they all started to praise Li Gu, and when it came to Li Gu, civil and military officials spoke in unison, because he was a literati after all, and the civil servants praised his contribution.

Li Gu is not an ordinary civil servant. He is an official who actually does things. Unlike Wang Pu and Wei Renpu who participate in political discussions and decision-making, warriors also respect them very much. Whether it is the Battle of Gaoping or the Battle of Huainan, the 10,000+ army is He was supported by Li Gu, and the soldiers also respected him. He also led soldiers. He was the one who won the first victory in the Battle of Huainan, and he was the first to lead soldiers to kill across the Huaihe River.

According to Shi Congyun, Li Gu is like Zhang Liang as well as Xiao He. Without Li Gu, the government would not be able to do many things.

This is also why Li Gu wanted to retire, and wrote several letters begging the officials to let him retire. After all, he was in his early fifties, but the officials would not let him retire no matter what.

Shi Congyun remembered that in history Li Gu had accidentally contracted an illness on the way back to Beijing, and Guo Rong had no choice but to let him retire. Even so, every time there was a major event, someone would be sent to his home to ask how to make a decision.

But because of Shi Congyun's arrival, history has changed. He played very smoothly in Huainan. Li Gu didn't return to Beijing halfway, and he didn't get sick. In addition, he was in a good mood and under less pressure. He is still doing well now.

The officials then looked at Tao Gu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and said: "Qing wrote an article on behalf of me, praising Mr. Li for his merits and virtuousness. After writing, he presented it to me. After editing it, he personally rewarded Mr. Li."

Tao Gu, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, hastily cupped his hands: "Observe the order!"

This kind of emphasis made everyone in the hall very envious. In the era of constant wars in the Five Dynasties, it was easier to increase officials and ranks than in other eras. First, there were many wars, and second, there were few loyal ministers. The emperor had no choice but to continue to appoint officials and ranks in order to win over his ministers. , but there are few emperors like Li Gu who write letters of praise in person.

After this move, the officials went on to say, "Previously, Mr. Li served as Sikong, the minister under the door, sentenced the Shouzhou government affairs (temporarily in charge of Huainan government affairs), and also betrayed the third secretary. After returning to Beijing, the third secretary was sentenced again."

Everyone praised it one after another, but Shi Congyun didn't quite understand it, so he followed suit.

After all the rewards were finished and everyone thanked them, the atmosphere in the hall was full of enthusiasm. Everyone congratulated each other and everyone had smiles on their faces. After all, everyone would like the rewards.

Shi Congyun's side received the most attention, and everyone didn't dare to walk around casually, but he could feel the gazes gathering.

After all, their historians can be said to be high-ranking and powerful at this time. The father and son are the second in command of the Guards Department and the Dianqian Department respectively. Moreover, Shi Yanchao, the second in command, is actually the head of real power. Can you not pay attention.

Just as everyone congratulated each other, the official spoke again.

"I want to promote Wei Renpu as prime minister to help me manage important affairs in the court."

Shi Congyun was taken aback when he heard that, huh?Wei Renpu is a privy envoy, isn't he the prime minister?

Before he could doubt, the crowd headed by Fan Zhi stood up and objected one after another. The reason was that Wei Renpu was not born in the imperial examination and could not be a prime minister.

Moreover, there were many people who said this, and the officials frowned, but they didn't speak. Shi Congyun had already seen that the officials were unhappy, and Wei Renpu, who was standing in front, was also a little embarrassed.

An idea came to Shi Congyun's mind. He wanted to win Wei Renpu over, but he hadn't been able to open his mouth before. Didn't he collude with the Privy Council officials in front of the officials? What if the officials are unhappy.

But now he felt that a great opportunity had come, and Fan Zhi had impeached him, because he had a grudge against him!

Standing up to oppose Fan Zhi now, since he helped Wei Renpu, the officials probably wouldn't think so. After all, warriors go straight, and it's only natural to hold grudges.

Shi Congyun immediately stood up and began to refute Fan Zhi in the hall, "Officials, I feel that what Fan Situ said is wrong!

Wei Shumi is strategizing in Beijing, planning a grand strategy to attack the world, and has a strategy in mind. What if he didn't come from the imperial examination?Do all capable people read books?

Those powerful people in ancient times were not all born in the imperial examination. Today, when the world is not peaceful, and it is time for capable people to serve the country, how can they pay attention to whether they are born in the imperial examination? unknown! "

Shi Congyun immediately responded to Fan Zhi's words, but the old man Fan Zhi gave him a look and was about to refute.

The officials above have already snatched the words: "Shi Congyun is right. Today the world is uncertain, and it is time to employ people. How can we stick to those red tapes? From now on, add Wei Renpu as the Minister of Zhongshu, and also serve as the privy envoy."

The matter was settled like this, and Fan Zhi and the others had nothing to argue about, so they didn't say any more.

The court meeting lasted for more than two hours. Many things were discussed and decided, and a new pattern in the court was established.

After the court was over, many generals gathered around to congratulate Shi Congyun, more than his father Shi Yanchao.

Because many people are his subordinates, and they were promoted after winning battles with him, especially Wang Zhong, Shao Ji, Wang Huan, Si Chao, Pan Mei, Dong Zunhui, Luo Yanhuan, Li Chuyun, Wang Shenqi, etc. , It is not an exaggeration to call him a confidant.

When everyone was chatting and laughing excitedly, Wei Renpu also came over to thank him, and Shi Congyun was very respectful.

He only said: "It should be, Wei Shilang is the privy minister, and major military affairs are decided by the privy council. We are a family."

Wei Renpu nodded and smiled, as if he agreed with this statement.

However, Shi Congyun still has a lot of questions in his stomach. After all, the official position and power are too complicated, and he is not so clear.

For example, what does it mean to add a Tongzhongshumenxiapingzhangshi to him?
This is something to ask the experts.

At night, the sky is high and cloudy, slightly cool.

Zhao Shijian's face turned red, and he lay limp and powerless on his chest, his hair was messed up and gasping for breath, he pulled the quilt to cover his fragrant shoulders.

Shi Congyun was triumphant, while asking her some puzzled things in the court today. After all, many officials must have their own meanings in awarding rewards and dispatching officials, but the intention behind it and the information revealed are not relevant to all official titles and powers. Shi Congyun, who couldn't fully understand it, felt a little embarrassed.

"Why do you say the officials added me to the same level?" Shi Congyun asked.

Zhao Shijian lay on his chest and whispered: "Pingzhang is no longer an official, just like a servant.

At the beginning, the meaning of shizhong was to assist the emperor. From the literal meaning of these two words, we can also see that in the Han Dynasty and after that, shizhong was added to mean that he could enter and leave the Palace of Imperial Guards, walk in front of the imperial court, and ask to see the emperor.

It was the most prosperous in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and it was almost the actual prime minister, and it was still used in the Tang Dynasty.

But from the end of the Tang Dynasty to the present, there are too many people in the servants. In addition to showing the emperor's trust and dignity, it is to grant the power to enter the inner palace to meet the saints, which is no longer the power it used to be.

It's the same with Pingzhang under Zhongshu's door. Don't touch it with your hands." Zhao Shijian interrupted him, blushing and pressing his big hand.

"Okay, let's get down to business."

Zhao Shijian was angry, his good-looking face was completely red, he took a deep breath and calmed down and said to him, "Pingzhang affairs are dispatched in nature, not official official positions, but represent honor and power.

The official added this to you, which means that you can consult memorials with the prime ministers of Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province, make decisions on major national affairs, and participate in political discussions.

However, it should be noted that Zhongshu and Menxia only have decision-making and deliberation powers, but no execution power, so Pingzhangshi also only participates in discussion and decision-making, and cannot interfere with execution.

From the end of the Tang Dynasty to the present, Pingzhangshi is also used more to add officials, and the weight is not as good as before. Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde of the current dynasty have both added Pingzhangshi.This is for sure, they are the heads of the two divisions, or the royal relatives, and the officials will definitely allow them to participate in decision-making.

In addition, important Jiedu envoys also added peace rules, such as Fu Yanqing, the Tianxiong Army Jiedu envoy in the north, the father of Empress Fu and Jinling's sister; Honor also means allowing them to participate in state affairs and participate in the decision-making of major national affairs. "

Shi Congyun nodded, and suddenly realized, "It means that the officials allow me to participate in political discussions with the prime minister."

Zhao Shijian nodded lightly: "Officials and prime ministers may think that you have strategy and talent, not just military."

"Isn't that admitting that XX is a genius, hahahaha!" Shi Congyun was proud, and Zhao Shijian snorted, but he didn't deny it, because he didn't want him to be too proud.

He also whispered to him: "It is impossible for the officials to give the real power to the generals who are actually exercising the power of the prime minister.

One is that it is impossible to hand over all the civil and military power to one person, that's okay, and he directly reversed it.

The second is that since the Sui and Tang Dynasties had the imperial examination, an unwritten rule has gradually formed that only literati with imperial examination backgrounds are awarded. huge stress. "

Shi Congyun suddenly realized, no wonder so many people objected to the steward making Wei Renpu the prime minister today, and then he said strangely, "Isn't a certain peace and order a prime minister?"

Zhao Shijian patiently explained: "Nominally, but not the real power prime minister,
There are actually three places where the actual prime minister exercises the power of the prime minister.

One is the three provinces, Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province, and Shangshu Province.

The second is the third division.

The third is the Privy Council.

Among these three secrets, the three provinces are in charge of major national government affairs; the management of the country by the third department is a major financial matter; and the Privy Council is in charge of major national military affairs.

But only the chief officials of the three provinces will be called the actual prime ministers.

The three ministers and the privy envoys were judged to be prime ministers, but they did not have the name of prime ministers.

From the Tang Dynasty to the present, the chief officials of the three provinces have too much power.

The emperor either didn't set it up, or it was false if it was set up.

For example, in order to appease a certain border town Jiedu, give him a Chinese book order, can he really go to the capital to get the Chinese book province? "

Zhao Shijian raised her lovely and exquisite chin and said playfully, which made Shi Congyun swallow his saliva.

"So there are three types of chancellors.

Zhongshu Shilang, the deputy chief of Zhongshu Province, Menxia Shilang, the deputy chief of Menxia Province, Zuo Pushe and You Pushe, the deputy chiefs of Shangshu Province, these four official positions are the prime ministers who have the power of prime minister and the actual prime minister.

The two important positions of the three ministers and the privy envoy are prime ministers who have the real status of a prime minister but not the name of a prime minister.

The three high-ranking officials, Zhongshuling, Shizhong, Shangshuling (generally not set up), and Tongzhongshu's subordinates are mostly honorary positions, which are only used to highlight their status and honor, and are used for rewards. The name, the real prime minister without the prime minister. "

Shi Congyun nodded, suddenly realized, understood more, and reacted randomly...

Fuck, it turns out that today the officials let Wei Renpu serve as both the privy envoy and the secretary's assistant. Isn't that one person who holds the positions of both civil and military prime ministers with real power? No wonder so many people object, maybe it's not just a matter of his background, It's just that he didn't understand at all at that time!
So he quickly told Zhao Shijian about it.

Zhao Shijian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then a lovely smile appeared on his face: "You are a fool, and you are blessed with foolishness. According to what you said, Wei Renpu is indeed a minister of civil and military affairs. The officials must trust him very much. You today Give him a hand, he might thank you later."

Shi Congyun was happy, stupid, at that time he thought this was an opportunity, because he had a problem with Fan Zhi, so he might as well be more direct, he didn't expect to hug his thigh by mistake.

Then I thought about it, and Li Gu, then Wei Renpu was the prime minister of military affairs and politics, and Li Gu's servant was sentenced to the third minister, wouldn't he also be the prime minister of economics and politics?
So he looked at Zhao Shijian again, "When Mr. Li comes back, I will take you to pay him a good visit. It has no other meaning, just to express my thoughts on behalf of your grandfather."

Zhao Shijian was so angry that he almost turned against him, but he solved it with his shameless beauty offensive. Zhao Shijian still couldn't stop his beauty temptation. The spring night was short, and he soon sank
(End of this chapter)