Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 544 It Wasn't So Simple As I Thought

Zichen Palace, the main purpose of Changsun Wuji's visit today is to improve the long-standing eunuch system. According to Li Chengqian's thinking, the emperor is a very open-minded person who is good at accepting new affairs.

As for the disadvantage that Changsun Wuji is worried about, it is not a problem in Li Chengqian's view. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Since ancient times, the emperor and his courtiers have always cooperated and confronted. The eunuch will kill or exacerbate this delicate relationship.

As long as there is a rule of man, there will be struggles, contradictions, and of course, cooperation. It is the emperor's business whether he can train a qualified prince to inherit the country.It depends on the aura and background of the royal family. If you don't have the ability, you can't keep the country. Qin Shihuang is majestic and magnificent, but he was teased by the eunuch in the end.

But after the monarch and his ministers talked for a while, the emperor summoned Li Chengqian who was handling government affairs in Linde Hall.Of course he knew in his heart that what Changsun Wuji said was actually what Li Chengqian wanted to say. This kid has never had a good impression of eunuchs since he was a child. Anti-civilian and military officials.

"Gao Ming, your uncle proposed to improve the existing eunuch system, what do you think about this matter?" Since you clearly know that Li Chengqian is one of the instigators of this memorial, you can just ask directly.Father and son of the Tian family sometimes need a little detour, but Li Chengqian is a special case, it's too much effort to brainstorm with him, so it's better to ask directly.

"Returning to my father, the memorandum was drawn up by my sons and uncles together. There have been eunuchs in all dynasties who were arrogant and domineering in foreign courts because of their extraordinary honor and favor. They brought down the royal children and ruined the reputation of the royal family. Taking the current emperor uncles as an example, most of the things that Yushitai impeached them for doing wrong in the fief were instigated by the eunuchs.

Therefore, it is urgent to improve the ever-increasing eunuch system for the sake of the royal family of Li and Tang, and for the sake of the country. Think twice and agree. "

In Chang'an, at the feet of the emperor, these eunuchs can still abide by and behave cautiously, because they know that the emperor and the prince are not easy to get along with, and their little skill of charming the lord can only bring them a disaster of death. Fortunately, it will also harm the Nine Clans. Although they lost the thing below, they still pay attention to family affection.

Working in the palace can not only solve the problem of livelihood, but also allow you to save some money. In the future, if you don’t want to go to the nursing home, you can take the money back to your hometown, buy a few acres of land, and then adopt the two clans. My nephew is dying in retirement, this little day is too beautiful, so it's better not to have the idea of ​​being famous and dignified.

But people are different, these sons of Li Yuan are typical playboys, their favorites are dogs, horses, and beautiful women, as people who hang around their lives all day long, the eunuchs will succeed in whatever they like. The chances are greatly increased.At the same time, they also know that the Tian family is rich and honorable, so what can they do if they spend some money on extravagance, anyway, they don't need to pay out of their pockets, and they can get a lot of money, so why not do it!

The more important thing is that nothing will happen. The emperor is a person who cherishes his reputation. He has already forced his father to kill his brothers. It is obviously unrealistic to kill all his brothers because of a few women and a little money, so They are vigorously encouraging their masters to toss in the states.

"Gao Ming, I understand what you and the auxiliary machine mean, but if I approve your memorial, then the eunuch system that has been passed down from the Zhou Dynasty to the present will be completely abolished. Yes, according to the placement conditions in the memorial, now The internal officials will not suffer any loss, and the royal family will not have the reputation of crossing the river and tearing down the bridge.

The auxiliary machine is not an ordinary courtier, so I will say it directly if I have something to say, the eunuch system is actually a barrier to safeguard the imperial power, and it is the last one, it is easy to cancel, but what about this guarantee! "

Doesn't the emperor know the dangers in the eunuch system?Did he know that the emperor patted the eunuchs to make trouble?He is not afraid.Just like Changsun Wuji misunderstood that Li Chengqian wanted to kill all the eunuchs yesterday, if the emperor was really in a hurry, he would personally lead people to kill all the eunuchs with a knife.Some eunuchs' morals are not very good, and they are also hated, but there is a reason why this system can be passed down for so many dynasties without being replaced.

As the emperor said, compared with courtiers, internal officials are more caring and loyal, because their glory and wealth come from their masters, and they have no other choice but to be loyal.As for the small number of internal officials who exercise power, interfere with politics, and abolish establishments without authorization, they are a minority after all, and in the final analysis, it is caused by the emperor's incompetence. This cannot put all the responsibility on the internal officials. Who made these fatuous emperors have the heart to play eagles? , I'm not good at playing eagles.

The courtiers in the court basically entered the officialdom based on "shi, qi, honor, and merit". They all hold considerable power in their hands, and their interpersonal relationships are intricate.

They are different from internal officials, the emperor, everyone is the same, as long as they can keep their current salary, that's fine. After all, there are many officials in the world, how many people can become the emperor's confidantes!

Seeing the disappointment on his son's face, Li Shimin patted him on the shoulder: "Gao Ming, I can approve this memorial, but the eunuchs who earn into the palace every year still need to keep half of what they are now.

The reason is very simple. The period of the founding of the Tang Dynasty is not long, and the country cannot abolish too many rituals and other aspects, nor can it undercut too much the power of defending the royal family.

As for when it will be completely abolished, it depends on your own ability. The East Palace will soon be filled with people. A good grandson can make the Tang Dynasty prosperous for another three generations. Nothing is wrong. "

After hearing the emperor's words, the eldest grandson Wuji jokingly said, "His Royal Highness, did you hear that, His Majesty has already granted the crown prince the title of "Holy Grandson" by Jinkou, you have to train him well!"

The emperor's meaning is very clear. If he wants to let him strip this guarantee, it's no problem. Then he must ensure that Li Chengqian's son can also make him feel at ease. It doesn't matter.

This is the same as the shelf life of food. If you want the emperor to buy it, you must let him know how long the royal family can maintain its strength.

After Li Chengqian left, Li Shimin, who was moving with his sleeves rolled up, asked indifferently: "Auxiliary machine, you didn't tell Gao Ming about that, did you?"

"Your Majesty, you are joking. The old minister can tell His Highness anything, but that will never happen. Don't worry."
(End of this chapter)