retaliate

Chapter 530 Northern Xinjiang Iron Gate, a Dog in Chang'an

"Your Majesty, Huang Chunhui is still the same."

I don't know since when, Jingtai has often sent some dynamics of Huang Chunhui to the palace.

"Ok!"

The emperor got up and "called the important ministers."

"Yes."

Han Shitou bowed slightly, and slowly backed away until he opened the distance before turning around and going out.

"Convene important ministers and discuss matters!"

"Yes!"

The emperor walked slowly in the palace.

Han Shitou followed beside him.

"I often say that people must be self-aware, but some people choose to be smart."

Han Shitou said with a smile: "Those courtiers in northern Xinjiang think they are smart."

The emperor's words were nonsensical, but Han Shitou could catch up.

"Yeah! Pretending to be smart."

The emperor walked with his hands behind his back, like a god patrolling his territory.

After a while, a group of officials gathered.

Luo Cai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Zhang Huan, Minister of the Ministry of War, sat together.

"Luo Gong is in good spirits today!"

Zhang Huan laughed.

"Mr. Zhang has gotten a little fatter, which shows that life in Chang'an is good." Luo Cai smiled.

"Really?" Zhang Huan touched his cheek, "Men shouldn't be fat."

"Why?" Luo Cai asked curiously.

Zhang Huan sighed, "Once a man is fat, he can't ride a horse, and he can't have fun in bed."

"I don't want to repair the old man!" Luo Cai smiled.

One fat ruins everything!

When the emperor came, he couldn't help smiling when he saw Zhang Huan's fat face.

"The life of the Ministry of War seems to make Zhang Qing very comfortable."

Old man go!
Zhang Huan thought Luo Cai's words were just teasing, but now the emperor also said that he was fat.

"Sir, I'm slacking off."

"sit."

The emperor sat down, and the courtiers sat down immediately.

The head of the state got up and reported some money and food matters.

Overall, the benefits will be less than the costs this year.

In other words, the balance of payments is out of balance.

"Maybe support?" the emperor said lightly.

At the same time, he glanced at Liang Jing on the other side.

Liang Jing's popularity has turned purple recently, and the emperor accepted all of the suggestions in the court almost without thinking.

This is the favorite.

The point is that all the people he recommended have been reused.

This is not as simple as a favorite.

This is clearly the embryonic form of a powerful minister.

So the threshold of the Liang family was almost broken by the visiting officials, and they played and sang every night.

The emperor glanced at Liang Jing and found that the circles under his eyes were black, so he knew that he was drinking too much.

He smiled slightly.

Liang Jing quickly responded with a respectful smile.

Monarchs and ministers, enjoy yourself.

But Guo Zhang is thinking about where to make up for this year's shortfall.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be more difficult this year."

"Oh!"

The emperor's opinion was calm, but the head of the state knew that this son-in-law was cruel, and if he couldn't find a way, he would be happy to change to a household secretary and kick him out of the court.

"First, since the fighting in southern Xinjiang has stopped, can we give less money and food?"

The emperor said indifferently: "There are still rebels in the southern border, and the Southern Zhou Dynasty is also staring at them. They want to take revenge, no!"

"Yes!" Yang Songcheng knew that the emperor would answer like this, but it was good news for the King of Yue and Zhang Chumao, "The money and food in the northern border is a headache for the officials every year."

The emperor hesitated.

Zhang Huan said softly: "Your Majesty, Beiliao is here!"

If you reduce the money and food in Northern Xinjiang, what will you do if Beiliao calls?
The emperor said indifferently: "The country is in trouble, the army and the people should contribute, and reduce it."

He didn't say how much it will be reduced, this depends on Yang Songcheng's comprehension of the holy will.

If too little was given and there was a commotion in Northern Xinjiang, the emperor would say that it was Yang Songcheng's fault, and there was no way to hide from the pot.

With this wrist, he dug a hole for the head of the country.

Chilling.

Zhang Huan sighed softly.

Luo just heard it.

It was a helpless sigh.

If we can work together, relying on the emperor's wrist and the ability of the ministers, the Tang Dynasty will naturally become strong again, and the prosperity can be expected.

But the emperor used his wrists to check and balance.

Zhang Huan stood up, "Your Majesty, after the palace change, Helianfeng will be less restrained. If the money and food in northern Xinjiang are cut, he will find an opportunity and the army will go south..."

The emperor glanced at Yang Songcheng.

Yang Songcheng said: "The taxes in northern Xinjiang are all collected by them, and there are not many taxes every year."

Both the northern and southern borders are Jiedushi systems, collecting taxes and recruiting warriors by themselves... The DPRK and China hold the right to appoint officials and generals.

"Can……"

Zhang Huan looked at the expressionless emperor and sat down slowly.

He didn't know Huang Chunhui's difficulty until he arrived in Chang'an.

The emperor's favoritism towards southern Xinjiang was almost unscrupulous.

At first he was quite comfortable.

But after he became Minister of the Ministry of War, he knew the difficulties in northern Xinjiang.

The situation in northern Xinjiang is very complicated, not just in the Northern Liao Dynasty, there are many different races everywhere, if you are not careful, you will be taken advantage of.

The point is that northern Xinjiang is bitterly cold and the products are not abundant.

Zhang Huan firmly believed that if Northern Xinjiang was as prosperous as the Southern Zhou Dynasty, Huang Chunhui would be able to throw away his reputation as a sick tiger, making Northern Liao terrified.

Everything is caused by money and food!
But now the emperor wants to cut money and food in northern Xinjiang.

What is he trying to do?

Zhang Huan's face was red!
Zheng Qi stood up, "Aren't those people in Northern Xinjiang your Majesty's courtiers? How can they be indifferent to the difficulties in the court?"

What the hell is this a concept of conversion, when an old man is a stick?

Just as Zhang Huan wanted to get up to argue, Yang Songcheng said flatly, "I won't take a single cent of this year's salary!"

The country is in trouble!
Look, the Minister of the Household Department has donated his salary.

So, what qualifications do you officials in northern Xinjiang have to be wronged?
This is the trump card.

One move left Zhang Huan speechless.

The father-in-law is not old yet.

Then continue to discuss things.

Zhu Wei, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, got up and reported, "Your Majesty, the list of courtiers who should be rewarded this year has been prepared."

The emperor said flatly: "I will review it later."

"Yes."

The emperor will reward the dignitaries and clansmen every year and festivals.

And it's big.

What kind of money and food in northern Xinjiang, if those rewards are saved...

Zhang Huan can get these rewards every year, and he was a little happy in the past, but now he is numb.

If you are not as high as the temple, you will not be able to comprehensively examine the world.

Your pattern and vision will be limited.

The point is that the emperor not only rewarded people during festivals and festivals, but also was extravagant on weekdays.

For example, the two elder sisters of the imperial concubine became the top dignitaries in Chang'an thanks to the emperor's reward.

Among them, the eldest sister, Liang Yue, is extravagant and extravagant. She often competes with others for wealth, and spends a lot of money without showing any emotion.

This matter came to an end, just when everyone thought today's discussion was over, Zheng Qi got up.

"Your Majesty, there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Officials for a servant."

Luo Cai frowned slightly.

There is a vacancy for a servant in the Ministry of Officials, and this matter is under discussion.

Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with the Ministry of Criminal Justice, why did Zheng Qi speak up suddenly?
"Oh!" The emperor didn't seem to know about this, "The Ministry of officials is an important place, so don't ignore it, gentlemen, is there anyone to choose?"

The emperor's posture is very high.

But Luo Cai tensed his nerves.

For such matters, the emperor would either directly throw out his candidate, or he would remain silent and wait for his courtiers to finish talking before he would summarize.

This is to recommend who will take over the position of minister of the Ministry of officials?
The authority of the Ministry of Officials holds the hats of officials all over the world, one comment can benefit others, and one comment can destroy others.

Luo Cai thought about it carefully, calculated the possible candidates for the emperor, and felt that he could still control the situation.

So he smiled.

Zheng Qi glanced at him, "Your Majesty, Yang Xuannanzheng, the governor of Chenzhou, has made great achievements. He is young and promising, and he acts calmly. His Majesty once said that it is a pity that this son is too young, otherwise he should be reused.

In this way, the minister thought that he should be allowed to work everywhere and have a rich resume.Chen Jianyan said that Yang Xuanlai would take over as Minister of the Ministry of Officials. "

Zhang Huan was stunned.

Luo Cai suddenly got up, "That's wrong!"

"Oh!" Zheng Qi smiled, "Does Luo Shangshu feel that Yang Xuan is not up to the job?"

"No!" Luo Cai said, "Whether Yang Xuan is competent or not, Northern Xinjiang is facing the Northern Liao, Chenzhou is facing the three major divisions, and Tanzhou is behind.

These years Chenzhou has been stable, relying on the chief official's ability.The predecessor Liu Qing was stable, so he was more than conservative.

After Yang Xuan went to Chenzhou, he became more aggressive, so by destroying Vaxie, he was able to suppress the three major ministries.This man is versatile in both civil and military affairs..."

Zheng Qi interjected, "Since you are all-rounder in both civil and military affairs, you should enter the Six Parts for training. Once you have a full resume, you will be able to use it to the fullest."

Luo Cai said, "That's not right."

"Oh! Why not?"

"A person has talent, not only depends on what he is good at, but also depends on the current situation. The so-called knowing people and making good use of them means using talents according to their abilities, and more importantly, adapting measures to local conditions!"

Luo Cai's eyes were piercing, and if Yang Xuan was there, he would have exclaimed 'expert' in his breath.

"Today's Great Tang suffers from the Northern Liao Dynasty. Before that, everything should be avoided."

No one can refute this.

But Luo Cai seemed a little disappointed, and Yang Song knew what he was thinking.

Datang's biggest problem is not foreign enemies, but himself.

The rich and powerful exploited endlessly, were greedy, and frantically annexed land.

The emperor did not think about government affairs, and relied on checks and balances to maintain his authority.

If domestic problems can be solved, Beiliao, is that a problem?

The corners of Yang Songcheng's mouth curled up slightly, thinking that Luo Cai was famous for being outspoken, but he still didn't dare to offend the emperor on this issue.

Accusing domestic problems is accusing the emperor of being stupid!

Luo didn't dare to say this!
Luo Cai took a deep breath, "Yang Xuan has been in northern Xinjiang for many years, and he has been able to govern the area well. Let's say that Taiping County was originally a place of exile and was dilapidated, but after he took over the post of county magistrate, Taiping has changed. Now, It is known as Xiaojiangnan outside the Great Wall.

After arriving in Chenzhou, the old man has noticed the changes in Chenzhou in the past two years. Does Zheng Shangshu know about it? "

Zheng Qi really didn't know, and shook his head slightly.

Luo Cai said, "Happy!"

The situation in Chenzhou under Yang Xuan's rule is gratifying!
"This kind of capable person, the old man sees it in his eyes and is happy in his heart."

Zhou Zun smiled slightly, thinking that his son-in-law could make the harsh Luo Cai full of praise, which shows his outstanding ability.

Zheng Qi said: "Since he is a capable member, he should be reused."

"The old man said that the great enemy of the Tang Dynasty is the Northern Liao Dynasty. Where should the capable personnel be used? Naturally, they should be used in the most urgent places.

Yang Xuan is in the northern border, he has good governance inside, and he can resist powerful enemies outside. Such a capable person is like an iron gate in the northern border, like a tiger. "

"How about putting it in Chang'an?" someone asked.

"A dog."

puff!
The emperor who was drinking tea couldn't help but sprayed tea all over the floor.

As soon as Luo Cai's words came out, he regretted a little, "The so-called work of a dog and a horse is exactly what a minister should do."

Ok, the loophole has been filled.

It's just that the expressions of the courtiers are a little strange.

dog!

Luo Cai described himself and us as dogs.

Luo Cai said: "I think that the most suitable place for Yang Xuan is the northern border. I say again, there is no shortage of servants in Chang'an, but the iron gate is indispensable in the northern border!"

He sat down with his back straight.

Zheng Qi smiled, "The old man who Luo Shangshu said agrees quite a bit, but there are some biases."

Luo Cai raised his eyebrows, "Oh! What is Zheng Shangshu's opinion? I am all ears."

He is an old official, and the Emperor Wu praised him unceasingly. You, Zheng Qi, a running dog of the head of the country, are you worthy of talking about the administration of officials with this old man?

Zheng Qi said: "Luo Shangshu said that Yang Xuan is a capable member and should be placed in the northern border. But the old man is thinking, how many such capable members do we have in the Tang Dynasty?"

He looked at the crowd, "My emperor is wise, and the Tang Dynasty is prosperous, so there are naturally talented people."

Who has doubts.

Even Yang Xuan's father-in-law, Zhou Zun, was speechless on this issue.

The point is, Zhou Zun saw it.

What Zheng Qi said today was to get his son-in-law out of northern Xinjiang.

And the purpose is not simple, pointing directly at Huang Chunhui, the Jiedu envoy of northern Xinjiang.

Huang Chunhui shamed the emperor, and the emperor wanted to deal with him, but he was afraid of Beiliao's side, so he didn't dare to make big moves.

If you can’t do big moves, then do it little by little.

First dismantle Huang Chunhui's capable generals, gradually lift him up, and then take him down in one fell swoop.

This method is to cut flesh with a blunt knife.

It won't die at once, but it will be extremely painful.

"So, Yang Xuan can govern Chenzhou, but other officials can't?" Zheng Qi asked.

This is also irresistible.

But Luo Cai said, "The old man has experienced many officials in the official department, and he is more suitable than him."

Zheng Qi said with a smile: "When Yang Xuan went to Taiping County, everyone said that this man was there to die... How similar are these words to Luo Shangshu's words today? But now Yang Xuan has become a famous general of the Tang Dynasty.

Then, Yang Xuan could go to northern Xinjiang despite the doubts, why not other people? "

Luo Cai said coldly: "That is Northern Xinjiang, not the Sixth Division. If someone in the Sixth Division makes a mistake, it can be dealt with, but if someone in the Northern Xinjiang makes a mistake, it will be a catastrophe!"

"Luo Shangshu's words are a bit biased. The old man is thinking, why Luo Shangshu is insisting on it today? Is he dedicated to serving the public? Or, he has other plans!"

Luo Cai got up, "Do you want to say that the old man is playing favoritism?"

Zheng Qi smiled: "I never said that, but I have never seen Luo Shangshu persevering for someone. Why?"

"The old man cherishes talents for the country!" Luo Cai has a clear conscience.

Zheng Qi said indifferently: "Luo Shangshu said that the three major divisions are a problem, but the old man just received the news that Yang Xuan has wiped out the Jibo division. The three major divisions are not enough."

So, what are you still holding on to?
The emperor wanted to rearrange the structure of northern Xinjiang, and the first step was to disrupt Huang Chunhui's layout.

This plan does not conflict with the position of Guozhang and his group, and they even have similar interests.

That's why Zheng Qi stood up and acted as the emperor's thug.

Luo Cai shook his head, "There is still Tanzhou!"

"Why didn't you say there is Beiliao?" Zheng Qi sneered.

Luo Cai said indifferently: "The old man is looking at the world, and you are looking at your own family!"

Zheng Qi's face was not red.

But the emperor's face was slightly green.

"Luo Qing wants to say, without him, Yang Xuan, will something big happen to my Chen Zhou?"

Luo just wanted to defend himself.

The emperor said lightly: "I see that you are also tired recently, go back and rest!"

Luo Cai's body shook.

The ministers were stunned.

This is, to drive Luo Cai away?

For a moment, everyone thought of the fate of Song Zhen, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

How similar?

(End of this chapter)