First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

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Seeing his younger brother's stupid appearance, Tuli Khan held back his impatience and waved to him.

The association rate blinked, and approached with a blank expression.

"You really think I'm against sending troops to attack Tang?" Tu Li glanced at him, then lowered his voice and said while pouring his own wine.

The association rate was taken aback, "Brother, what do you mean?"

"He is right in one point. Instead of hiding in a tent and suffering from hunger and cold, he did not go to attack Chang'an. Chang'an is rich in supplies, so why bother to take advantage of the Khitans?" Tuli Khan said in a low voice.

The leader of the association scratched his head, he just felt that his head was not enough, and asked doubtfully: "Brother, are you talking to Li Shimin...".

Hearing this, Tuli Khan sneered, "Do you really think I'm stupid?".

"Association rate, my brother, you have to know who our biggest enemy is? Don't forget what I told you back then. Don't forget that the person sitting in that seat should be me, yours." brother, not your uncle."

The more Tuli Khan talked, the more ferocious his face became. Maybe it was because of the alcohol, his face turned red, and he just gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice.

"Association rate, you have to understand that the enemy of the enemy is a friend, even Han people can be friends, do you understand now? My brother."

The association rate stared wide-eyed, with an expression of disbelief, swallowed, and said hesitantly: "So brother, you pretended to form an alliance with Li Shimin?"

"Whether it's true or not, it doesn't matter if it's fake or not," Tuli Khan threw off the association rate, "I just want to sit in that seat."

The rate of association was completely stunned. He has a violent personality and a lot of courage. He had always looked down on his cowardly brother, thinking that his brother was cowardly and incompetent, and thought that his brother was stupid from reading Han books, and he was obsessed with shitty benevolence and morality, but now it seems that, It seems not, brother is not stupid, he is the one who is stupid.

"I pretended to form an alliance with Li Shimin, so that my strength would not be targeted by the Tang people. I could safely accumulate strength in Youzhou, and let him fight against Tang. It has nothing to do with them beating people to death, you understand. Did I mean it?" Tuli Khan continued.

The association leader was stunned for a moment when he heard it, and suddenly slapped his head and asked: "So you strictly ordered those tribes of Khitan not to rob Youyan?"

I saw Tuli Khan nodded, "It's just a small profit, it's not worthwhile to fight against the Tang State. What I want now is to befriend the Tang State, accumulate strength, and regain my position. The rate of association, my brother, you now do you understand?"

The association rate nodded in a daze, and then asked again: "Brother, do you think you can attack Tang now?"

"It does not matter".

Tuli Khan licked his lips, "If Chang'an City can be captured, my headquarters will be able to seize more supplies without distributing them to the Khitan tribes.

If the city of Chang'an cannot be conquered, then he is also the one who has made enemies with the Tang State, and I am only following orders, which has nothing to do with me, and Li Shimin will not blame me for this."

These words were concise and to the point, and the association rate could be regarded as being understood, and suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "Brother, you are really more cunning than the wolves on the grassland."

Tuli Khan's face darkened.

"Shut up if you don't know how to speak. Now go back to Yanshan Yazhang immediately and order all the ministries that the Khan will send troops to attack Tang in ten days. Make sure to let all the tribes in Khitan who are not familiar with the news know the news, and then quickly bring the people from the headquarters to settle the matter." Xiang".

The leader of the association scratched his head when he heard the words, and asked in puzzlement: "Didn't you just bring the troops from the headquarters? Then why do you have to order all the Khitan ministries?"

"Go quickly, don't ask too many questions," Tuli Khan scolded in a deep voice.

Tuli Khan suddenly became unpredictable, not daring to delay his association rate, he hurriedly went out to summon his subordinates to rush back to Youzhou Yazhang.

The brazier in the house was blazing, and the heat wave was billowing, which reflected Tuli Khan's face flushed, making him appear more and more unpredictable.

The ministries were ordered to make them think that Jieli Khan was going to conscript troops to attack the Tang Dynasty. In this cold winter month, the Khitan and other tribes were already living in poverty. When they heard the news, they must have hated Jieli Khan deeply. When they thought of Jieli Khan In the end of losing everyone's hearts, Tuli Khan had a grim smile on his face.

Father Khan died, second uncle succeeded, and after second uncle died, third uncle succeeded... There is no such reason in ancient and modern times.

Over the years, Shibobi has had enough. Under the name of the Turkic Khan, he is second only to the Khan in the Turkic Khanate in name, but in fact he is always inferior. Tuli Khan felt hatred in his heart.

He has read the classics of the Han family for many years, and he shows weakness. He wants to follow the example of Goujian in the Central Plains, and wholeheartedly maintains the relationship with the Tang State, and allows Jieli Khan to fight against the Tang State. The fisherman benefits, the mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole follows.

Tang is a snipe, Jieli is a clam, and Tatuli is a fisherman; Tang is a mantis, Jieli is Zen, and Tatuli is the last oriole.

Tuli Khan's thinking is clear and his plan is perfect, but he doesn't know that there are people in the Central Plains who say that their lips are dead and their teeth are cold, or that they are all prosperous and all are prosperous.

On the original trajectory, Tuli Khan stabbed his uncle Jieli Khan in the back and led the eastern Turkic tribes to descend to the Tang Dynasty. The strength of the Eastern Turks was greatly damaged.

Tuli Khan was also named the governor of Shunzhou for his meritorious service. However, only a few months later, Tuli Khan was ordered to enter the court, and died of a sudden illness while passing through Bingzhou at the age of 29.

Grandfather Qimin Khan, father Shibi Khan, second uncle Chuluo Khan, and third uncle Jieli Khan all died at the age of 60. His son Ashina Heluohu was implicated in his uncle Ashina's association and conspiracy to commit treason , Exiled in Lingnan, also lived more than sixty years old.

The direct line of the Ashina family was definitely considered a long-lived family at that time. What is the reason that Tuli Khan died of a sudden illness on the way to the court at the age of 29? All this is unknown, but one thing is that Tuli Khan Definitely not stupid people.

In Chang'an City, behind the Gongli Gate of Taiji Palace, there is a courtyard covering three areas. Officials, servants, and court ladies who pass by here unconsciously quicken their pace and dare not make noise here. This is the government affairs of the Tang Dynasty. Center - Menxia Province, also known as Zhengshitang.

In the office of the Political Affairs Hall, Feng Deyi's face was sallow, revealing an obvious sickness, looking at the desk in the middle that originally belonged to him, with a look of reluctance, and finally sighed, untied the seal from his waist, and put his hands Respectfully put it on the desk.

Yu Wenshi and Nian Xu smiled, "Duke De Yi has been playing with his grandchildren since then, and he is enjoying himself, and there is no need for paperwork. How happy he is."

Hearing this, Feng Lun's sallow face flushed with blood, he waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't make fun of this old man, you are old and weak, there is nothing you can do." As he spoke, he looked at the expressionless Gao Junya, sincerely admired: "I still envy Junya."

Hearing this, Gao Junya just nodded and smiled, and ignored Feng Lun's intentions.

At this time, Chen Shuda strode in, and said with a loud smile: "I heard it, Mr. Deyi, what you said is reasonable, Junya, let me tell you good news, your family is about to become a family of two countries, I really envy you!" Shame me too."

Yu Wenshi and his eyes lit up when he heard the words, and immediately stepped forward and asked, "Zicong's words are true? But Gao Youzhi wants to enter the Duke?"

Chen Shuda Nianxu nodded, "Just after coming out of Ganlu Hall, Your Majesty is already agreeing on the list of meritorious officials", while talking, he looked at Gao Junya, "Your Majesty has initially appointed six people, and the merit is the first. It was ranked No.1".

Chen Shuda's words surprised the three of them immediately, Gao Junya almost plucked off a beard, and asked in surprise, "Gong is the first?"

Seeing Gao Junya's astonished appearance, Chen Shuda laughed loudly, "Exactly, Junya, you are so lucky."

When Yuwen Shiji reacted, he also congratulated and said: "It's gratifying to congratulate. If you have a son like this, what can you ask for?"

Feng Deyi had a complex expression on his face, and Nian Xu sighed: "Young people are awesome."

"Where is Deyi going?" Seeing that Feng Deyi was about to go out, Chen Shuda asked.

"Just about to beg for bones from the sage," Feng Deyi said, cupping his hands in the direction of the Ganlu Hall to the north.

Unexpectedly, when Chen Shuda heard the words, he nodded and said: "The sage happens to be free, so Deyi will go by himself."

Feng Deyi's face darkened when he heard the words, he almost choked to death, he casually crossed his hands and saluted the three of them, then turned and left.

For the central executives, there are no secrets at all, and there are more or less gossip about Feng Deyi's dirty things.

Fortunately, Feng Deyi is a man of interest, or knowledge of current affairs. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he took the initiative to resign. It will depend on Li Shimin's attitude, anyway, Feng Deyi's official career is coming to an end.

After Feng Deyi left, Chen Shuda looked at Gao Junya and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Junya in advance, my son is made the Duke of the state, and my father became the Prime Minister, it will be a good story for a while."

"Exactly, the father is the prime minister, the head of all officials, the son's merit evaluation is the first, and he is also the leader. This is really the number one in ancient and modern times." Yu Wenshi and Nian Xu laughed.

Everyone knew that after Feng Deyi stepped down, Gao Junya must be the next prime minister. In fact, in terms of seniority, it was Gao Junya's turn after Pei Ji stepped down.

But this thing cannot be ranked according to seniority. Feng Deyi is not only Li Yuan's favorite, but also gives Li Jiancheng a powerful blow when Li Shimin is fighting for the reserve.

Hearing the congratulations from several people, Gao Junya shook his head and smiled, "Everyone is serious, it's too early now."

When Feng Deyi came to the Ganlu Palace, Li Shimin was bowing his head to review the memorabilia, facing Feng Deyi in private, Li Shimin did not give the current prime minister a good face.

After Feng Deyi saluted, Li Shimin said without raising his head: "What's the matter, Mr. Feng?"

Feng Deyi felt bitter when he heard the words. At their age, this official position, Li Shimin usually would not call him this way in private. .

"Returning to Your Majesty, the old minister is old and weak, and it is difficult to be qualified for the post under the sect. I am afraid that I will fail the emperor's grace, and I am willing to beg for bones."Feng Deyi bowed down with his arms crossed.

Li Shimin frowned, put down his pen, looked up at Feng Deyi with a light smile and said, "Feng Xianggong is an important minister of the country. I am new to the throne, and I am trembling. I just need the support of Qing and other dignified veterans."

Feng Deyi showed "gratefulness" on his face, and bowed down again, "The old minister has recently felt that the day of his death may not be far away, and he is really powerless. I hope your Majesty will show mercy."

Li Shimin frowned when he heard the words, and repeatedly "convinced him to stay", but Feng Deyi was determined not to get up, and in fact Li Shimin didn't leave his seat to help him, so in the end he had no choice but to "reluctantly" agree.

"Forget it," Li Shimin sighed, "Your Majesty, let's go."

"Ah..." Feng Deyi was astonished, and Feng Deyi, who was skilled in nourishing Qi, didn't react for a while.

"Huh?" Li Shimin raised his head and asked in confusion, "What else can you do?"

"Nothing, nothing", Feng Deyi suddenly felt sad and staggered to leave.

Generally, the emperor would keep the old officials begging for bones, and Li Shimin did this.

However, after the veteran resigned, the emperor would usually give a symbolic title or bestow him with food.

For example, in the ninth year of Zhenguan, Liu Hongji changed his title to Kui Guogong and asked to be an official on the grounds of old age, which is commonly known as retirement.

Feng Deyi Tang Shangshu Zuo Pushe, when the prime minister, according to the usual practice, at least he can be granted the title of doctor Guanglu from the second rank after he becomes an official, or even a special advancement from the second rank, but now Li Shimin is directly It was agreed that he would resign without any seal, which made Feng Deyi feel desolate in his heart.

Seeing that Feng Deyi was about to walk out of the palace gate, Li Shimin sighed intentionally or unintentionally while reviewing the memorial: "If you want others to know, don't do it."

Feng Deyi's whole body was shaken, and he woke up in an instant. He no longer had any thoughts of grief and anger in his heart, only the joy of remaining alive after the catastrophe.

After struggling inwardly, Feng Deyi actually took off his official hat, prostrated himself on the ground and said: "The old minister knows his crimes, I hope your Majesty will not implicate the family."

"Huh? What is Lord De Yi doing?" Li Shimin pretended to be surprised, and hurriedly said, "quickly flatten your body."

Seeing Li Shimin's reluctance to speak out, Feng Deyi had no choice but to get up and bow again, bowing and leaving.

When the prime minister was prime minister, Shangshu Zuopu shot, the news that the Duke of Miguo granted Deyi an official position spread quickly, and there was a lot of discussion between the government and the opposition. Judging from the rumors circulating, this prime minister is disgraceful and guilty of seeing the new emperor. , so not many people expressed closeness.

At the same time, the emperor personally selected six people, and the news spread like wildfire that they were rated as the most meritorious. Apart from Gao Chong, the minister of the first meritorious service, there were many discussions and different opinions about the selection of the other five people.

In this regard, Li Shimin strictly kept it secret, and when he selected the list of heroes in the three provinces and six ministries, he kept it strictly confidential.

Feng Deyi left the stage sadly, and the right servant of Shangshu said that Gao Junya was a well-deserved prime minister of the dynasty. Then it was rumored that Gao Chong was ranked first in meritorious service, and for a while, the Gao family of Bohai became a noble leader.

After hearing the news, Gao Chong immediately felt that something was wrong.

Whether it is his father Gao Junya who became the prime minister, or Gao Chong's merit evaluation, they are all real qualifications and meritorious deeds. However, being so noble and becoming the focus of discussion in Chang'an City, even the nervous Gao Chong felt a little uncomfortable. OK.

After leaving Dali Temple, Gao Chong stayed in the study, closed the door, until night fell, Gao Junya returned home exhausted, and the father and son found each other by coincidence.

After coming to Gao Chong's study room, Gao Junya saw the complete picture of the Tang Dynasty on the desk at a glance. The corners of Gao Junya's mouth rose, her heart couldn't help but relax, and she looked at Gao Chong with a very gratified look.

"It seems that we have the same idea," Gao Junya said with a nudge.

Gao Chong sighed, "The situation is forcing me, there is no other way."

He didn't expect that in just one day, the discussion about the Gao family would be so intense, walking in the office of Dali Temple, all the officials and small officials were talking about it.

Mu Xiuyu Lin Feng must destroy him, Gao Chong naturally understands this truth, but he can't refuse the reward, let alone ask his father to resign as Prime Minister, he can only find another way for this.