Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 395 One code returns to one code

"Liu Shangshu, this memorial of yours seems a bit too conservative, right? The soldiers in the front are fighting bloody battles, but there is nothing left in the rear. Isn't this not good?"

In the political meeting hall in the imperial city, Li Shizhi, the right prime minister, looked at Liu Yan, who had been promoted two levels in a row, and said, feeling a little unhappy but unable to express it clearly.

There is only one reason why Liu Yan can be the Minister of Hubu, and that is that the Hubu of the Tang Dynasty is already deeply in deficit. Only Liu Yan has the skills to maintain it, and no one else dares to sit in this position.

For example, take the big pit in Jiaozi, whoever enters it will die, everyone avoids it, and it is impossible to enter the pit.

The position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance is such a good one, but Li Shizhi cannot sit in it and arrange his own people. To be honest, it is quite frustrating. It's not that he doesn't want to, it's just that his strength doesn't allow it.

"Right Prime Minister, the court has no money. Even if I want to support you, I am powerless. The few kilograms of meat on my body can't be sold for much money."

The imperial court still needs money in many places, such as dredging canals and purchasing military supplies. Money cannot be thrown away as far away as Congling. Please take a closer look at this. "

Liu Yan politely bowed to Li Shizhi. Although his tone was very tactful, he had no intention of giving in.

In the matter of establishing the Hezhong Protectorate, in addition to the prime minister himself, there were two people whose words held great weight.

The other person is the Minister of War, which is easy to say, because the center is the Ministry of War that directly manages this area. Today's Right Prime Minister Li Shizhi has changed from serving concurrently as the Minister of the Ministry of War to the current concurrent appointment as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

Keeping Liu Yan, the unsociable "Li Linfu remnant", will also facilitate the relationship between Li Shizhi and Fang Guan in the future. Without Liu Yan, the two would begin to compete for the leadership of the household department. Perhaps this is what Ji Ge wants to see.

I originally thought that it would be enough to improve on Fang Guozhong's memorial and then send it to Huaqing Palace for the saint to make a decision. "

He saw that the two people in front of him didn't want to continue arguing about this issue, so he laughed and said: "Many people don't know Liu Shangshu's difficulties, and they can't wait to let Fang Guozhong lead his troops to the Persian Protectorate before they give up. Regardless of whether the state has financial support.

Datang can launch wars in three directions: Hebei, northwest, and southwest at the same time. This is not bragging, but a real ability.

"Since the two ministers have already thought about it, I have nothing to say. Please let the saint make the decision."

But having said that, Fang Guan's words are not just nonsense, there is indeed some "reason" in them.

There seems to be no problem.

The real trouble lies not in how ambitious or beneficial the goal is; but in whether the ability to achieve the goal is sufficient. If the goal is set very high, but there is no possibility of achieving it, then what’s the point of thinking like this?

When the task of eradicating evil is done, strike while the iron is hot! Could it be that Liu Shangshu was waiting for the cannibals to come back and seize these places again in a few years?
How could the blood of the soldiers be shed in vain! "

Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Li Shizhi quickly smoothed things over and said, "Hey, these quarrels are boring. Whether they are the left prime minister or the minister of household affairs, they all work for the saints. Being an official of the Tang Dynasty requires sincere cooperation. That’s it.”

No, no, no, Fang Guan really thinks Fang Chongyong’s plan is too conservative! It was not directed at Liu Yan himself!

This is like Fang Chongyong going to install a computer in his previous life. The owner of the store said that the configuration of 10,000 yuan is better than the configuration of 5,000 yuan. Can you say there is something wrong with his words?

This time, the big cannibals were completely wiped out. It was time to pursue the victory. How could we not strengthen the border defenses? How can you be timid?

He came from a literary background, read many poems and books, and was eloquent, so much so that Liu Yan didn't know how to reply. This is just like different people taking different positions, and what they say all has their own reasons. In many cases, no one can convince anyone.

Fang Guan roared with some excitement.

The Tang army fought all the way to Persia, beating many cannibals to the point of crying for their fathers and mothers, and eliminated a major threat to the west. What was the problem?

If the left prime minister and the right prime minister work together to "cooperate sincerely", then he, a saint, may be considered unstable.

"Humph!"

He said it lightly, but actually he had a vague intention of suppressing Fang Guan.

Both the left and right ministers were speechless to the Ministry of Household Affairs. Naturally, they were unhappy with Liu Yan.

He raised his hand a little arrogantly and said very coldly: "Liu Shangshu doesn't need to tell the Prime Minister these things. You can talk to the saints and the soldiers on the front line. If they don't have any objection, then the Prime Minister will have no objection either."

And the new Minister of War is none other than Fang Guan!

Did he deliberately want to embarrass Liu Yan?

"Money, money, money, Liu Shangshu is obsessed with money. The soldiers won the battle at the front, aren't they worthy of some money from the Ministry of Revenue?

Skilled frontier generals, powerful troops, sophisticated ordnance, forts all over the border, and the tribes near the city who brought their own dog food.

Seeing that Liu Yan still refused to change his attitude, Fang Guan asked impatiently:

One person is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, responsible for various allocations and the collection of corvees. Whether it is strengthening border defense or sending troops to fight, it is unimaginable without money and logistics. If Liu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, does not support it, this matter will not move forward.

Li Shizhi and Liu Yan were not the only ones present in the meeting hall. The desk of Fang Guan, the new left prime minister, was opposite Li Shizhi. There was not even a screen between the two parties, so he could see what the other party was doing when he looked up.

If you don't serve in the Ministry of War, you won't know how powerful the Tang Dynasty is! After serving as Minister of War, Fang Guan felt that there was no one in the Tang Dynasty that he could not defeat or win.

Fang Guan snorted coldly and sat back in his seat, feeling uneasy.

"If Prime Minister Zuo feels that money is easy to manage, he can resign and let Prime Minister Zuo serve as the Minister of Household Affairs."

There seems to be no problem.

Liu Yan tried to argue a few words, but Fang Guan didn't listen at all.

From this point of view, Fang Guozhong's strategy of protecting the governor's house in the middle of the river is actually a mature strategy that is very realistic.

As for Liu Yan, it was really difficult to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Li Shizhi had been running the Ministry of War for many years, but the Ministry of Revenue did not have much wings, and there was no close confidant around him who could directly replace Liu Yan.

As long as the money from the Ministry of Accounts is in place!
With such an awesome configuration, if you don't open up new territories, keep the wolf in the shadow, create unparalleled achievements, and be famous in history, wouldn't you be sorry for yourself?

"The Prime Minister Zuo doesn't know. Now that the national treasury is tight, there are still many places where the court needs to spend money..."

Secondly, Fang Guan has been a bit aggressive since he became the left prime minister. He has stuffed his cronies into the Ministry of War to cultivate his wings. It is necessary to give this guy a beating.

Liu Yan sighed softly, put down a few words and left directly, which was regarded as acquiescing to Li Shizhi's suggestion.

Liu Yan was also aroused and couldn't help but snarled.

Fang Guan's desire to make great achievements is extremely strong!

He really didn't target Liu Yan, because in his heart, Liu Yan was not worthy of targeting him! When it comes to such a big thing as opening up new territories, a stumbling block on the road like Liu Yan is nothing!
Fang Guan decided to find an opportunity to meet the emperor alone in the near future and state his strategy. He really couldn't trust Li Shizhi.

……

"We are waiting to welcome the angel!"

By the Nami River where the capital of Kang State, Samatan, was located, all the princes and dignitaries in the country, starting from the king of Kang State, knelt on the ground and respectfully welcomed Fang Chongyong into the city.

From a geographical point of view, the city of Samadha overlaps with Samarkand, the capital of Khwarezm in later generations, but there is no inheritance relationship between the two.

In other words, if Fang Zhongyong hadn't invaded, the city would have been destroyed by the black-clad army in the near future, and it would have nothing to do with Samarkand. Of course, in a place with a good location, city reconstruction is inevitable. This is a matter on another level.

Thinking of these messy things in his mind, Fang Chongyong rode on his horse, looked down at the dignitaries of Kang State who were kneeling on the ground, and said in a cold tone: "Everyone, please stand up, I can guarantee that as long as you stand with the Tang Dynasty, Then things like Gao Xianzhi’s robbery of the Shi Kingdom would not happen in the Kang Kingdom.”

"We are grateful to the angel for his kindness!"

Everyone bowed again, and then the king of Kang came forward and led Fang Chongyong's horse. It seemed that they understood what Ambassador Fang meant. "I heard that people from all countries in the Western Regions are good at dancing. There is a girl in Zhezhi City who is good at Zhezhi dance. I wonder what kind of dance is popular here in Kang State?"

Fang Chongyong asked curiously as the horse moved forward slowly.

Hearing this, King Kang, who was leading the horse, breathed a sigh of relief. Anyone who can ask such a question is probably a normal person.

"Back to Angel, the people of Kang State, regardless of gender, old or young, all like to dance the Hu Xuan Dance.

This is the case in Anxi, Kushan, Mulu and other cities along the Mishui River. "

King Kang said respectfully.

It's not okay to be disrespectful at this moment. His father, the former king of Kang State, died under the sword of the Tang army not long ago.

To be precise, it was Ambassador Fang who was suddenly killed with five thousand cavalry in front of him.

At that time, the cannibalistic peripheral army and the fish belly who specialized in doing chores were some of the people from Kang State.

Therefore, after the defeat of Abu Muslim, the new king of Kang State also led troops to surround and kill him, and his head was sent to Fang Chongyong. Everything was for profit.

Di Yi beasts are afraid of power but not virtuous. The ancients are sincere and will not be deceived.

Fang Chongyong was actually wary of this group of sixth-form men. He did not dare to put too much pressure on them, and he was not in a hurry to go on an expedition. Instead, he planned to work step by step and gradually erode control.

"Hu Xuanwu? There was a general named An Lushan in the Tang Dynasty. I heard that Hu Xuanwu danced very well, but he has died in an accident now, and this ambassador can no longer see him.

I don’t know how well King Kang danced the Hu Xuan dance, and how well the princes and ministers danced.

Speaking of which, it’s a pity that during these two thousand miles of march, I haven’t had a chance to watch the authentic Hu Xuan Dance. "

Fang Zhongyong sighed with emotion, with a rather regretful expression.

King Kang did not answer. He knew what Fang Chongyong meant, but he pretended not to understand.

When the team marched to the city gate, Fang Chongyong looked at the tall city wall in front of him, which was only a few blocks stronger than Zhezhi City's defense capability. He suddenly reined in his horse and refused to move forward.

"Angel, why don't you enter the city?"

King Kang asked with a puzzled look on his face. He didn't understand what Fang Chongyong was worried about.

Three thousand elite soldiers of the Tang Army have already camped by the Mishui River, and there are hundreds of brave and capable personal guards who will follow the Tang Dynasty's Western Regions Ambassador into the city. Are you still worried that someone will harm him?

"The ambassador looked at the gate of Samadan City, which looked like the mouth of a wild beast. He felt a little frightened for a moment. He was disturbed by the strange power and was worried that something unexpected would happen.

I wonder if King Kang can dispel this ambassador’s delusion?

This has nothing to do with other people's business. It's just that the ambassador feels uncomfortable. It's my personal problem. "

Fang Chongyong simply turned over and dismounted, looking at King Kang with burning eyes. Although his face was calm, he looked calm and intimidating, which made people dare not feel contemptuous.

He Changqi and others beside him all put their hands on the handle of the horizontal knife and looked around maliciously.

"How about this. When the banquet is held, I and the ministers of the Kingdom of Kang will dance a Hu Xuan dance for the angels to calm the angels' shock. How about this?"

King Kang showed a "suddenly enlightened" expression and said with a flattering look on his face.

"Would this be too much trouble for you?"

Fang Chongyong looked thoughtfully at the slightly fat body of King Kang and asked a little embarrassedly.

"No trouble, no trouble. Anyway, we also like to dance the Hu Xuan Dance on weekdays. Just like the Tang general named An Lushan, haha, haha."

King Kang laughed and said, looking very casual and not taking it seriously at all.

"The ambassador would be disrespectful to show such kindness. Please ask King Kang to lead the way."

Fang Chongyong said a casual polite word, got on his horse, and allowed the young king of Kang to lead him into the city of Samadang.

He Changqi, Che Guangqian, Feng Changqing and others beside him were all holding back their laughter and almost betrayed him.

The Kang State brazenly joined the Food Army before, and its nature was much worse than that of the Shi State, whose country was ruined and its family was ruined! The reason why Shi Guo took action was because Gao Xianzhi had already wiped out their royal family. After all this, they were still not allowed to resist?
The merits are clear.

The Tang army did not attack Kang State, but the previous king of Kang State stood in line and allowed the cannibals to pass through the border. Later, he personally led an army to join the cannibal army.

These things cannot be denied by just one Abu Muslim head!
The cannibals wanted face, so didn’t the Tang Dynasty not want face?
The so-called father's debt must be paid by his son. Fang Chongyong was embarrassed to openly fall out with him, but he changed his ways to disgust the king and ministers of Kang State.

The outer city of Samadang City is quite majestic, but the palace is much shabbier than the Stone Palace. There is not even a moat. The canal is directly introduced from the dense water outside the city as the water source of the palace.

After everyone was seated, it was exactly as expected.

Kang Guo's exclusive musicians filed in and began to play Hu music with a strong exotic style. Then the fat king of Kang, together with his ministers, danced the Hu Xuan Dance in the hall.

That's right, a large group of people jumped to Fang Chongyong alone.

Of course, it was not just Fang Chongyong alone, but also the generals of the Tang Army who were present beside him, and the guards. Thanks to Fang Chongyong's glory, so many princes, princes and ministers of the Kang Dynasty danced in front of them, which really made them famous!
Kang State is considered the birthplace of Hu Xuan Dance. The accompaniment of its dance music includes two flutes, one drum, one harmonious drum, and a copper cymbal. In the Hu Xuan Dance performance, the dancers spin rapidly, like the wind and lightning, so it is called "Hu Xuan Dance".

However, most of the nobles of Chang'an like to recruit "Hu Xuan girls" who are good at dancing the Hu Xuan dance. It is quite eye-catching to have so many palace ministers of Kang State dancing the Hu Xuan dance together.

Although the Hu Xuan Dance is good, it still needs a graceful beauty to dance it to make it enjoyable.

Fang Chongyong couldn't help but think of Jinsi Kaiya, who can dance the zhezhi dance with clothes on or without clothes.

You can jump on the ground or on the bed.

Not only is Zhezhi Wu a good dancer, but he can also... do whatever he wants to him.

Every time they were intimate, Jinskia enjoyed it without any scruples, without any shyness at all, and she was as happy as she could be, which was impressive.

It gave Fang Chongyong a deep understanding of how fearless youth is. Fang Chongyong has lived a long time to see a woman who can play with such devotion. She can only be said to be a saint of Zoroastrianism.

Born to "sacrifice".

After returning from his thoughts, Fang Chongyong looked at the many princes and nobles of Kang Dynasty who were twisting and sweating in the palace, and finally couldn't stand it anymore.

It is necessary to beat one's dissatisfaction, but it is not necessary to torture one's eyes.

"Everyone, please stop for a moment and listen to what this ambassador has to say."

Fang Chongyong clapped his hands and said, Hu Le in the hall immediately stopped, and the dancing dignitaries of Kang State also stopped twisting. They all looked at Fang Chongyong.

"May I ask what advice the angel has? I, my ministers, will try to be as satisfied as possible."

King Kang asked breathlessly, not daring to complain at all.

(End of this chapter)