A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 575: Discussing Rewards and Punishments on Dragon Boats in Haichi

Changan.

In the Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin was boating in the North Sea, accompanied by Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Hou Junji, and Zhang Liang.

"Have you prepared Dugu Yanyun's posthumous title and gifts?"

The weather was hot, the Tai Chi Palace was low and stuffy, and he was upset. The emperor looked a little haggard.

"Taichang Temple proposes a posthumous title of Zhuang." Fang Xuanling said.

Taichang Temple is responsible for drafting posthumous titles, Taichang Qing and Shaoqing are responsible for drafting posthumous titles for Emperor Daxing, and posthumous titles for ministers of third rank and above are drafted by Dr. Taichang.

After the draft is completed, it will be submitted to the Minister of Provincial Affairs for discussion on the posthumous title. After the discussion is completed, the Minister of Rites will write the posthumous proposal and submit it to the Political Affairs Hall.

Those who can receive the posthumous title are all ministers of third rank or above, dear ministers.

"Taichang intends to posthumously call Zhuang,"

When Li Shimin heard this posthumous title, he sighed and pondered. Before the Western Han Dynasty, there was no posthumous title called Zhuang. Zhuang and Zhuang were both interchangeable to a certain extent and had many meanings.

Changsun Wuji explained, "A soldier is strong when he fights urgently, strong when he overcomes the enemy, strong when he conquers the enemy, strong when he dies in the wilderness, strong when he is conquered and killed repeatedly, strong when he fails to be powerful, strong when he is strong and courageous." Strong, mighty, powerful, and strong."

Six members of the Cao Wei Group received posthumous posthumous titles: Xu Chu, Wen Pin, Pang De, Zhang Yun, Xu Huang, Cao Ti,
Guan Yu's posthumous title was Zhuang Miao.

Li Shimin heard that the posthumous title Zhuang was proposed,

What comes to mind is that dying in the wilderness is called Zhuang, being powerful but failing is called Zhuang, being energetic and courageous is called Zhuang,
Finally, I also think of defeating the enemy and overcoming chaos, which is called Zhuang.

As General Youwuhou, Deputy Protector of Anton, Duke of Liyang County, and Deputy Chief of Beizheng Shanxi, he died in battle, Dashigou was defeated and the entire army was wiped out.

This posthumous title is relatively consistent.

Dugu Yanyun underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, resulting in the annihilation of the entire army and his own defeat. If it had not been for Cong Long's support, he would have been impeached and held accountable.
It is even possible to deprive him of his title and land.

Today, I am more nostalgic about old friendships, so I take more care of Dugu Yanyun.

Among the posthumous titles of ministers, the highest among civil servants is Wenzheng, and the highest among military generals is Zhongwu.
Two posthumous titles are better than one posthumous title, especially for civil servants with literary posthumous titles and generals with military posthumous titles.

Nowadays, the best posthumous title among civil servants is actually Wen Zhen. It was not until the Song Dynasty that it was changed to Wenzheng, the highest. This was because it was changed to avoid the taboo of Emperor Zhao Zhen of the Song Dynasty.

Dugu Yanyun was not good enough for Wu, let alone Zhongwu, Wu Mu, Jingwu, etc., but he was called Zhuang. Li Shimin felt that he was deliberately referring to death in the wilderness, being intimidated but not succeeding, and trying to be brave.

Although it is a beautiful posthumous title, it evokes bad associations.

"Dugu Yanyun was supported by the dragon and made many military exploits." Li Shimin changed his posthumous title to him, "It is not as good as posthumous title Xiang."

Xiang, there is virtue in opening up soil, hard work in armour, and meritorious deeds.
Much better than being strong.

No matter what, Dugu Yanyun's contribution of following the dragon and supporting the establishment cannot be erased.

The emperor personally bestowed a posthumous title on Dugu Yanyun. Naturally, there was no need to draft or discuss the posthumous title. He directly handed it over to Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites to write the posthumous essay and prepare the posthumous book.

"As a posthumous gift to Dugu Yanyun, the governor of Youzhou gave it to the Duke of Yan, and ordered his son Dugu to plot an attack on the Duke of Liyang County. He also gave a favor to grant him half of the real title, and gave Yu Bao the Banjian for advocating... to last for a day,"

This is not only a reward to his confidants, but also a care for the noble generals of Guanlong.

Although the army was defeated, Li Shimin didn't want to pursue it too much, so he just let the coffin be settled.

The wind on the sea pool was calm and slightly muggy.

Li Shimin was silent.

As if in a trance.

After a long time, he said, "Many people have impeached Wu Huaiyu recently."

Several of the emperor's confidants did not speak, waiting for the emperor to continue. In fact, among the many people the emperor mentioned recently, Hou Junji was indeed impeaching Wu Huaiyu a lot recently, and even accused Wu Huaiyu in many public occasions, saying that it was all Because he deliberately provoked border provocations, forced Beishan to rebel against Xi Hu, and then asked Dugu Yanyun, who had just arrived in Youzhou and did not understand the terrain of Yanbei, to lead the troops, resulting in the loss of troops and generals.

Under his instruction, the Yushitai often impeached Wu Huaiyu.
But what he didn't expect was that the Crown Prince actually called Hou Junji outside the palace and argued with him for a while after attending the court meeting a few days ago to listen to political studies. He said that Wu Huaiyu had merits and demerits, and that Hou Junji, as the chief of Lantai, But it is suspected of random attacks.

Hou Junji also didn't expect that the Crown Prince would tell him this in the corridor of the Golden Palace during the dynasty, and even attracted many ministers to stop. Finally, he let the emperor know and specially called them for questioning.

Hou Junji was a censor and a prime minister, but he did not want to offend the prince and did not dare to offend him.

So these days, Hou Junji has become much more honest.

The emperor paused and glanced at Hou Junji.

"I have learned the details of the battle at Dashigou in the Northern Expedition at Shanxi from all aspects. This incident was indeed caused by Dugu Yanyun underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly, and not obeying General Wu Huaiyu's orders. Wu Huaiyu issued thirteen military orders in a row. They told him to stop, but he didn't listen. Instead, he accelerated his march and got rid of the main force. He was deceived by Shan Xi's thirteen consecutive defeats and lost all vigilance. In the end, he was led into Dashigou and his entire army was annihilated.
My heart aches,"

"This matter has nothing to do with Wu Huaiyu," the emperor concluded.

Hou Junji couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, Wu Huaiyu was the chief general of the Northern Expedition. At that time, our Tang army attacked in five directions. Dugu Yanyun followed Wu Huaiyu all the way. In his camp, Dugu Yanyun was the general manager and was able to take away five thousand people." He couldn't stop the soldiers and horses, and in the end the whole army was annihilated. Wu Huaiyu has an unshirkable responsibility."

The emperor glanced at him.

"Dugu Yanyun insisted on going his own way. Wu Huaiyu stopped him and chased him."

"That's also responsible." Hou Junji also hesitated.

"Xuanling?"

"The entire army of five thousand soldiers and horses was wiped out. Dugu Yanyun bears the main responsibility, and Wu Huaiyu did neglect his duties."

Changsun Wuji also echoed at this time, "There is indeed a responsibility."

The death of a great general, a real hero, and annihilation of [-] soldiers and horses is of course responsible, but Wu Huaiyu's responsibility is also limited. Everyone understands that
Whether this kind of thing is big or small depends on how the emperor ultimately wants to deal with it.Just like the Battle of Taigu in the Seventh Year of Wude, the [-] Tang army was wiped out, and the commander Zhang Jin escaped alone. The emperor did not pursue much after the incident, and even appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the [-]th Guanzhong Army.

As for the captured marching commander Shi and Zhongshu's assistant Wen Yanbo, they quickly paid homage to the prime minister even after being ransomed.

Wu Huaiyu and Dugu Yanyun were both the emperor's confidants.

To be honest, Wu Huaiyu's status in the emperor's heart was probably higher than that of Dugu Yanyun. The Dugu family was one of the core families of the Guanlong nobles, but the Wu family was now the most popular upstart in the Tang Dynasty.

Both of them were relatives of the emperor, but Wu Huaiyu was higher than Dugu Yanyun in terms of official position and title. Moreover, Dugu Yanyun was defeated and died, and the entire army was wiped out. However, Wu Huaiyu won the battle of Northern Expedition to Mountain Xi, and also defeated Dugu Yanyun. The victory was brilliant, the territory was expanded for hundreds of miles, and more than [-] people were captured and killed.

It eliminated a huge threat to the Northeast of the Tang Dynasty and ensured the stability of Youyan for 30 years.

"Your Majesty, Wu Huaiyu holds many positions and cannot take care of them at all," Hou Junji added again,

After a long time.

Li Shimin took action.

Wu Huaiyu conquered the mountains in the north and made great achievements. He was appointed as an official to inspect the school and the Minister of the Ministry of War. He was given ten horses, a hundred slaves, and a thousand acres of land.

Because Dugu Yanyun and other five thousand soldiers died in battle, he was fined twenty kilograms of copper.

Wu Huaiyu's official position was also adjusted.
Li Min, the sixth son of the emperor, was granted the title of King of Yan and took charge of the governorship of the Youzhou Governorate. Wu Huaiyu was changed to Chief Shi of the Governorate of Youzhou and acted as pastoralist on his behalf.

Yingzhou was restored to the Dudufu, subdivided into Yingzhou to the east of Bailangshui, Liaozhou was restored, and it was attached to the Yingzhou Dudufu.

In the newly acquired Beishan Xihu Land, Luanhe River Valley, Puhe River Valley and other places, the three prefectures of Wei, Chang and Chong were established, under the jurisdiction of the Yingzhou Dudufu.

The Yingzhou Governor's Mansion was the governor of Ying, Liao, Wei, Chang, and Chong prefectures. Cheng Yaojin was appointed as the Governor of Yingzhou and the Protector of Andong, and was also in charge of the Khitan tribe of the Songmo Governor's Mansion.

The Yanzhou in the Youzhou Dudufu was changed to Guizhou, and Yanzhou was newly established in Baihe, Chaohe and other places in the north of the mountain.

Youzhou Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, Governor Youyan Guitan Jiping Six States, Yi Moying Cangying Five States are no longer under the command of Youfu.

Wu Huaiyu was changed to the governor of Youzhou, governor of Youzhou and military envoy.

Su Lie was still the Sima of Youfu, the governor of Guizhou, and the military envoy of Qingyi.

Wei Xiaojie was the governor of Tiaoying Prefecture, the governor of Andong, and the governor of Liaozhou.

Li Mengchang was appointed deputy governor of the Andong Protectorate and governor of Weizhou to govern Chengde.

Xue Wanshu was appointed governor of Jizhou and military envoy to Jingsai.

This result came out, somewhat unexpectedly, but also seems reasonable.

Wu Huaiyu's reward was not very high. The so-called ten horses, slaves, hundreds of households, and a thousand acres of land were not worth mentioning at all. The additional reward of inspecting and inspecting the Ministry of War was of some importance.

However, the emperor asked his son Li Yin, who was only a few years old, to lead Yan Wangyao to be the governor of Youzhou, and Wu Huaiyu was changed to Changshi. ,

In addition, Yingzhou was separated from the Dudufu to establish the Dudufu. Cheng Yaojin, the governor of Yingzhou, also served as the governor of Andong. Shi Wei Xiaojie, the governor of Yingzhou, also served as the governor of Weizhou. The deputy governor of Yingzhou also served as the governor of Weizhou.

In fact, the Anton Governor's Mansion has nothing to do with the Youzhou Governor's Mansion, but is closely linked to the Yingzhou Governor's Mansion.

The imperial court sent two more generals to the northeast. One was Li Mengchang, one of the nine generals of the Xuanwu Sect, who succeeded Dugu Yanyun as deputy governor.

Another Xue Wanshu, the eldest brother of Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche, the right-leading general and Duke of Liang, who came to Youzhou to be the governor of Jizhou must also have deep meaning.

Wu Huaiyu was no longer the Grand Governor, nor the Protector-General.

However, the emperor added that Raole Dudufu and Anbei Dudufu were jointly supervised by Youzhou Dudufu.

In terms of Sanbo affairs, the Anton Protectorate has the highest authority.

Hou Junji was quite unconvinced.

A fine of only twenty kilograms of copper is what kind of punishment?
But the emperor no longer wanted to talk about it.

The emperor stood up and let the dragon boat dock, and today's proceedings were concluded.

"Actually, Duke Yi was wronged this time. He obviously made great achievements, but because of Dugu Yanyun, in the end, he became the governor of the country, and he was relieved of his part-time job as the governor of Anton.

The number of soldiers on hand suddenly decreased by [-]." When leaving the Forbidden Garden, Zhang Liang smiled and advised Hou Junji not to hold on to him any longer.

"For the lives of five thousand soldiers, the penalty is twenty kilograms of copper?"

"It's not entirely Wu Huaiyu's fault. If you continue to hold on like this, could it be that you want to change places with Wu Huaiyu. He will stay in the political affairs hall as the prime minister, and you will go to Youzhou to make history?" Zhang Liang chuckled.

Hou Junji was startled for a moment, then shut up.

If he really wanted to change it, he wouldn't want to.

"Since Your Majesty has made a decision on this matter, then just follow his will." Zhang Liang reminded this man.

Hou Junji came closer to Zhang Liang and asked in a low voice, "You six sects really didn't find anything wrong with Dugu Yanyun's death?"

"I have long stopped caring about the affairs of the Criminal Division. Now I am the palace supervisor, in charge of the affairs of the palace province."

"Oh, yes, there seems to be a newly built Imperial City Division in your palace, right? It seems to take care of these things. Do you have any inside information? I don't believe it is just such a coincidence. Dugu Yanyun has just been sent to Youzhou by the saint, and he also Within a month, he died in battle and his entire army was wiped out. It’s such a coincidence that I don’t believe it.”

"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. Anyway, I believe it, and so do the saints."

(End of this chapter)