Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 55 Merging Provincial Officials (2)

Li Shimin pondered for a while: "Actually, I can guess some of their selfishness. As long as they are human beings, they will have selfishness. The three of them are all important officials of the Zhu Kingdom who are loyal to the king's affairs, so this vulgarity is inevitable." of.

But the lesson of the locust plague in Guanzhong is really shocking, and I am afraid when I think about it, so even if they don't support it, I will continue to handle this matter. "

"In the 300 years of war in the Central Plains, people's minds ruled, but to rule the world and create the prosperity of the Zhenguan Dynasty, can the court do it with such a person who is superfluous and muddling along.

To govern the country, you must first govern the officials, otherwise how can this poor and weak country get out of the current predicament.Besides, the imperial court is still preparing for the Northern Expedition. This is a battle of national destiny. I can't let this small group of people mislead the whole country. "

Seeing the emperor's determination, Changsun Wuji was naturally very happy in his heart. Of course, he also agreed to merge the officials, but because of his embarrassing position, he couldn't come out and advocate the abolition of the officials.

He has heard a lot of rumors and gossips recently, the most terrible one is that his relatives are monopolizing power and asking for unreasonable peace and prosperity, which is why he didn't say a word in Chengqing Palace today.

"Your Majesty, if you really make up your mind, the minister will feel at ease. The most difficult thing in the world is human affairs, but as long as your majesty persists, you will surely succeed. In any case, the current situation of the Tang Dynasty is the same as that of Emperor Wude. Times are very different,
Emperor Wude ruled the Tang Dynasty for nine years, the national power was weak, there were horsemen raging outside, and there were many heroes inside. Even if Emperor Wude wanted to abolish the officials, he couldn't make up his mind.

However, the current country has experienced His Majesty's meticulous governance, and the hearts of the world have returned, and His Majesty's sages have spread all over the world. At this time, as long as His Majesty is determined to do, who can stop it.

His Royal Highness put out the locust plagues in the 27 states of Guanzhong in a few months. What he relied on, in a word, was to use domineering to treat the laziness of these mediocre officials, just like cutting the skin with a knife. If you don't become more domineering and swing the knife down fiercely, how can you get it done. "

Well, Changsun Wuji's words gave Li Shimin a reassurance. In the past, no matter what happened to him, Changsun Wuji would not hesitate to support him. After all, he is an in-law, and the broken bones are still connected.

Li Shimin patted his thigh, pointed at Changsun Wuji and said, "Then you will take the lead in the matter of merging provincial officials this time, how about it?"

Li Shimin's words startled Changsun Wuji, just kidding, if he took this job, he would kill himself.

Ever since I became the servant of the Minister, many officials in the court have looked at me with strange eyes. If I don't know how to restrain myself, then the fate of my relatives in the past generations will not be far from me.

"No, Your Majesty, I can't do it. Although I act domineeringly, I am a civil servant after all. In the first year of Zhenguan, I was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Many people, whether scholars, officials or gentry, are my disciples. The relationship among them is intricate.

If your majesty chooses ministers, they will inevitably be constrained in their actions, and I am afraid that they will miss your majesty's important affairs. I think it is better to find another way to merge provincial officials.

If you use military men to rule literati, you have no previous grace and no fear of consequences, and you will naturally be much more agile in doing things.I wonder what His Majesty thinks? "

Changsun Wuji's suggestion is indeed good. In the past, as long as military generals went out to fight, no matter how well the battle was fought, they would be impeached by civil officials anyway when they came back.The military generals have long complained about this. If the military generals are allowed to control civil servants once, will these civil servants restrain themselves in the future?

And just like what Changsun Wuji said, there is only grievances between them and they don't care about the consequences, and the generals will not be affected by external factors.

"During the previous battles, His Majesty was allowed to strategize on the battlefield and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away because His Majesty had a strategy in his hands. Will the two of them be responsible this time?"

Seeing the emperor pondering there, Changsun Wuji proposed the candidates in his mind. These two have been in charge of military affairs, not to mention the military generals who made them both obedient, even the civil officials sometimes pestered them.

"Well, you have a thorough understanding of the auxiliary machine. Xuanling and Keming are the best candidates. As long as Keming's health allows, I will use him as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Let the two of them be in charge of the provincial officials."

Chang'an Chongdefang Cai Guogong Mansion

"Your Highness, isn't this too much? I am not rewarded for nothing."

Du Ruhui's two sons are both confidants of Li Chengqian's subordinates, so talking to Li Chengqian is naturally not as hypocritical and polite as other ministers.

In particular, Li Chengqian's performance in this Guanzhong disaster relief also made the former head of the Eighteen Scholars look differently.

Li Chengqian smiled, pointed to the mountain of medicinal materials and supplements piled up in the house and said: "Master Du, these things are given to you by His Majesty, I dare not be greedy for the achievements of heaven.

This time I brought three imperial physicians, they are usually only in charge of the Eastern Palace, but from now on they will stay in your residence, until you are in good health, all the expenses will be covered by the Eastern Palace. "

The prince's full-time imperial doctor treats him exclusively, which is a great favor. Du Ruhui repeatedly waved his hands and refused: "Your Highness, this is unavoidable. How can my minister, He De, allow His Highness to be so kind to you?"

Seeing that Du Ruhui didn't accept it, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smiled. He knew that Du Ruhui was usually a low-key official.

"Master Du, the two Du brothers in the mansion have done a lot of practical things for the court and the people recently, and they were supposed to be promoted.

But considering that they are too young to take up high-ranking official positions, this palace decided to use three imperial doctors as a reward for them. Firstly, they can take care of the adults' health, and secondly, they can be considered as filial sons, so Please do not refuse. "

Du Ruhui couldn't understand Li Chengqian's words. It must be his two sons who begged the prince to see him weak and sick. Naturally, the filial piety of the two brothers was hard to refuse. Du Ruhui had no choice but to salute Li Chengqian and thank His Highness for his deep friendship.

"Your Highness, did you come here tonight because of redundant staff?" Of course, he knew that Li Chengqian, the crown prince, would not be visiting the mansion overnight just because he was ill.

"I remember my father once said to me: Du Ruhui, Cai Guogong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, the inspector of the school, is knowledgeable and clear, and his brilliance is reflected. His virtues are spread inside and outside, and his voice overflows the temple. It may be a pillar of talent, a plan for a long-distance, and a preparation for the curtain. Account, Jinglun Tyrant.

Haha, Mr. Du is right, it's Fang's plan to make a decision, and the adults saw through Ben Gong's intentions at once. The teacher's agility is indeed admirable. "

(End of this chapter)