Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 136: Imperial College Superintendent

Li Ji's judgment was the same as Chen Qingsi's prediction. Li Zhi also realized that the obedience of the three generations of Silla kings was all fake. The purpose was to use the power of the Tang Dynasty to destroy Goguryeo and Baekje so that they could profit from it.

"As Chen Aiqing expected, this Silla is really a Zhongshan wolf. Saying this, Baekje is a bit unfair... In your opinion, what should be done to Baekje?"

Chen Qingsi did not speak, but waited for Li Ji to speak.

Li Ji had already become famous and did not need to do anything to prove himself. Whenever he had the opportunity to perform, he chose to give it to young people. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty would like to hear County Magistrate Chen's opinion first."

Chen Qingsi naturally knew that Li Ji was giving him the opportunity to perform. He first bowed to express his gratitude to him, and then said to Li Zhi: "I have two options for Baekje, and it is up to your Majesty to decide."

"Continuing to maintain the status quo has been instigated by Silla over the years. The relationship between the imperial court and Baekje is indeed not harmonious. Baekje feels deeply threatened and has harmonious relations with Goguryeo and Japan. Even if there is no so-called Liji Alliance, the imperial court cannot be sure. Which side will Baekje stand on during future conquests?”

"No matter what intentions Silla has, there is no doubt that they are a trustworthy vassal. During the Eastern Expedition, they were able to send troops to help us, becoming an assistant to our army and containing some of Goguryeo's troops."

"Simply assume that there is a Liji Alliance, and let Silla bear the attack from the two countries first. When Silla is seriously injured and both countries have their own losses, the imperial army will march eastward, both land and water, to wipe out both countries in one fell swoop."

"Haidong will be determined by then."

This was the first time Li Ji heard Chen Qingsi's analysis of the situation in Haidong, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Without Chen Qingsi's words, he also planned to consume Silla's strength first, so that Silla would not be able to covet the land of Goguryeo and Baekje.

Then I heard Chen Qingsi say: "Another way is to get even the rain and dew. Give half of the favor to Silla to Baekje, so that Baekje will fall to the court. After the court captured Goguryeo, they would sit back and watch Silla and Baekje interact with each other. Fight. The harder they fight, the more they need the support of the court, and the more peaceful the East will be."

Li Zhi looked at Li Ji.

Li Ji smiled and said: "In terms of stability, the latter will last longer. However, both Silla and Baekje are vassals of the Tang Dynasty. As the sect leader, it is not the style of a king to sit back and watch each other fight among themselves. I feel that this is a waste of time. It is the best policy to determine the overall situation. As for Silla, if it is peaceful, I will allow it to stick to its old territory. If it is really disloyal, I will destroy it for your majesty, and completely incorporate Haidong into the territory of our Tang Dynasty..."

Li Zhi smiled and patted his thigh and said, "Sikong, you are so strong."

Chen Qingsi also prefers the former, but he cannot make his own decisions and do it for others.

Chen Qingsi has been in the officialdom for many years and knows one thing very well: every mountain has its own height.Without that strength, you cannot make any decisions for the people above.

Not even if it's a small thing.

Li Zhi didn't know what Chen Qingsi was thinking, but he just felt that Chen Qingsi suited his temperament very well. After spending more than an hour together, his words, demeanor, and etiquette did not give him any bad impression, and he felt very comfortable and relaxed.

Li Zhi took care of everything day by day and determined the strategy for Haidong, so he rejected Li Ji and Chen Qingsi.

The two of them were silent all the way until they left the palace.

Chen Qingsi was about to say goodbye to Li Ji.

Li Ji took the lead and stopped Chen Qingsi.

"Mr. Chen, are you still living in Jiangnan Road Residence?"

Chen Qingsi said hurriedly: "Go back to Sikong and stay here temporarily." He said with a bit of a wry smile: "Li Sikong, please don't disgrace me as a junior. How can I be worthy of the title of sir when I am with you?"

Li Ji smiled and said: "The master from ancient times is my teacher. I am originally a field man from Shandong. I am a rough man. I am called sir. It is appropriate for me."

Chen Qingsi did not continue to pester, but bowed again: "This junior is ashamed to accept this."

Li Ji smiled in approval: "Sir's residence is exactly in the same direction as my mansion. Are you willing to accompany me for a walk?"

Chen Qingsi said hurriedly: "It's an honor." Li Ji's honor has reached the extreme. He saw with his own eyes that his old friends such as Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji, and Gao Jifu were glorious in life, but after their death, their family business was ruined because of their unworthy descendants, and even their heirs were extinct. Very touching.The future of our descendants is a top priority.

The most senior minister of the Tang Dynasty saw Li Zhi's admiration for Chen Qingsi and Chen Qingsi's own potential, and he was determined to form a good relationship.

Li Ji and Chen Qingsi walked one after another, followed by a group of guards in the distance.

The two of them didn't talk about any in-depth topics, they just chatted about random topics until they parted ways.

Chen Qingsi liked this situation very much, which showed that Li Ji just wanted to get to know each other and did not seek anything else.

Li Ji was also very satisfied.

He has seen many amazingly talented and beautiful people, but there are countless people who have fallen into disgrace because of their arrogance or conduct.

Today, we are walking together. Chen Qingsi is neither humble nor arrogant. She has nothing needed and wants, but she can try to communicate with her.

Returning to Jiangnan Dao Mansion, Chen Qingsi met Xiao Miaochen's expectant eyes and said calmly: "Madam, you can consider renting a house in Beijing to live permanently."

The Tang Dynasty also had high salaries to support integrity, but Chen Qingsi's two-year salary was obviously not enough to buy a house in Chang'an, a place where land was so expensive.

Xiao Miaochen looked at her husband with a little admiration, and said with a chuckle: "I know that your husband can do it."

Chen Qingsi stretched out and muttered in her heart: "Now it depends on what official position Li Xiaojiu will arrange."

Li Zhi's efficiency was faster than Chen Qingsi expected.

That evening, Chen Qingsi received an official document from the Ministry of Personnel.

The official document was very long. It commended Chen Qingsi for his achievements in governing the country in Qingxi County, and also praised Chen Qingsi for his ability and political integrity. Finally, it got down to the main topic, and he was specially awarded the post of Prime Minister of the Imperial Academy and concurrently served as the direct bachelor of Hongwen Hall.

Chen Qingsi looked at the official document in his hand with a knowing smile on his face.

Sure enough, the political sense I honed in my previous life is still useful in this era.

Li Zhi just wanted to become a flag of the poor family and a Confucian leader of the Tang Dynasty, and to distinguish himself from Li Yifu, a scum villain from a poor family, so he was transferred to the Imperial College, where he could be responsible for cultivating pro-Tang people.

As for the direct bachelor's degree from Hongwen Hall, this is just a name.

The official studies of the Tang Dynasty are collectively referred to as the Six Studies and Two Guan. Among them, the Six Studies refer to Guozixue, Taixue, Four Schools, Legal Studies, Calligraphy, and Arithmetic. .

Hongwen Hall belongs to the emperor's academy, and Chongxian Hall belongs to the emperor's academy.

These two schools also recruit students, with 30 students in Hongwen Hall and 20 in Chongxian Hall.The criteria for selection are extremely strict. Only the empress dowager, her relatives with great merit or above, first-rank prime ministers and casual officials, meritorious ministers with real titles, third-rank officials in the capital, and the son of the minister of Huangmen in Zhongshu can be selected.

Chen Qingsi, a direct bachelor of Hongwen Hall, is not responsible for the teaching of Hongwen Hall. It is mainly for the convenience of entering the palace to meet the saint.

Li Zhi specially opened a shortcut for him to enter the palace, which is usually used by close relatives and ministers who have low official positions and are inconvenient to enter the palace at any time.

Prime Minister of the Imperial College?
Chen Qingsi couldn't remember what this position was for a moment.

Xiao Miaochen chuckled: "Imperial Master of the Imperial Academy, from the sixth rank, all those who have made mistakes in their lives will be punished by him."

Chen Qingsi couldn't help but smile knowingly, thinking, isn't this the director of the Education Department?
　There is only one update today, sorry.My wife is about to give birth and her due date is approaching. I took my wife for a general examination and attended classes. I have been busy all day and have no time to write.Feel sorry!
　　
　
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