Ji Tang

Chapter 204 Li Shimin's Means
At the top of Huashan Mountain, the sky has turned bright.

Looking around, you can see thousands of winding peaks, crawling under your feet; the sky and the earth are vast, with the same color in all directions; it is really the mountain god who whips his whip, and thousands of mountains move with it.

The whole world looks so clean, without any filth. At this time, even the most complicated people may lose their distracting thoughts in an instant.

Ji Song stood on the top of the mountain, his head suddenly blank, and he felt as if he was spreading his wings and soaring through the clouds.After calming down for a moment, a surge of heroic spirit spread from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and he immediately felt the heroic spirit of "wanting to compete with God".

"Okay, okay! A young man's spirit, scolding Fang Qiong, this is what a young man should have."

Sun Simiao, who was standing behind Ji Song at some point, put his hands behind his hands and smiled.

Ji Song was shocked, cupped his hands and said: "Let the Taoist priest laugh!"

The more Sun Simiao saw Ji Song, the more satisfied he became. The young man was full of literary talent, well-mannered, and rare in being humble and polite. No wonder he had reached such a high position at such a young age.

"Well, the pine trees are about to go down the mountain. This 'Huashan Ginseng' will be given to the Taoist Priest. I hope the Taoist Priest will not refuse!"

He took out the 'Huashan ginseng' Ji Songti that he got accidentally and gave it to the old man.

"Well, I won't refuse. This thing is really of great use to me. I have been practicing medicine for many years, but I have nothing to offer you. I have nothing to give you.

This book of medical practice can be regarded as my personal experience. You can just look through it if you have nothing to do. If you are not interested, just throw it away! "

Ji Song wanted to refuse, but when he saw that it was a book without any name, he hesitated for a moment and did not refuse. Instead, he took it respectfully and placed it carefully in his arms.

"Don't worry, Taoist Priest. This Shusong knows that it is Tao Priest's hard work and he will not bury it." Ji Song said solemnly.

"Rhubarb, let's go!"

After calling Dahuang, Ji Song floated away, and soon Sun Simiao could no longer see his figure.

Looking at the herbs in his hand, he shook his head and said, "Young man, it's true."

Back at the foot of the mountain, Liu Laoer and Daniu were waiting. Ji Song didn't say anything, but turned directly to Huazhou, which was one of the nine states where Sinong Temple was piloting this time.

Now that you’ve decided to get things done, let’s start in Huazhou
In the third year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin's throne became more and more stable, so various decrees and reforms were carried out continuously, and the sentences were lenient. At that time, Liu Gong, who was in Chang'an, had an inscription on his neck, which means "will win and take over the world".

Li Shimin inspected and recorded the prisoners' crimes.There was a prisoner, Liu Gong, who had the word "victory" carved on his neck and claimed that he was "determined to win the world", so he was imprisoned.

Li Shimin said: "If God is going to raise him up, I cannot get rid of him. If there is no destiny to take care of him, what is the use of the inscription 'Sheng'!" So he released Liu Gong.

During this period, someone wrote a letter saying: "There are many people in the Taishang's palace, and the world is exhausted. We should release them and use the world's manpower. Li Shimin responded."

In April, Li Yuan moved to Da'an Palace under Pei Ji's persuasion. Li Shimin, for some unknown reason, sent dozens of beauties as gifts. Li Yuan gradually became obsessed with beauty in Da'an Palace.

Li Shimin once said to Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui: "As servants and archers, you should seek out talented people from all over the world and appoint officials based on their talents. This is the prime minister's duty. Recently I heard that you are overwhelmed with accepting resignation cases. Why? Can you help me find talented people?"

Therefore, an order was made: "The trivial affairs of the Shangshu Province are under the control of the Shangshu Youcheng. Only major matters that should be reported will be handled by the left and right servants."

After Ji Song learned about it, he had to admire the emperor's method. This was to delegate specific affairs to Shangshu Zuocheng, which could be regarded as further splitting the rights of left servants.

But Li Shimin's reason was very legitimate, that is, the trial of specific cases was absurd, and his subordinates were unable to manage too many affairs, and he used this as an excuse to split his power.

In this way, Fang and Du must also thank the emperor for understanding them, and be grateful for this.Li Shimin's methods are fair and upright. This is a conspiracy. Unless you have bad intentions, you have no choice but to admit defeat.After all, this was something committed by your hands, and you yourself cannot absolve yourself of the blame.

Fang Xuanling was well versed in government affairs and was talented in literature. He worked day and night for fear of occasional mistakes.Use the law to be tolerant and upright, listen to the strengths of others as if they are your own, treat others without asking for perfection, do not demand others based on your own strengths, and work with Du Ruhui to promote those who are behind, and spare no effort.

As for the system of Shangshu Province, it was decided by these two people.Every time the emperor planned political affairs with Fang Xuanling, he would say: "It can't be finalized except by Du Ruhui."

When Du Ruhui arrived, he finally adopted Fang Xuanling's suggestion.This is because Fang Xuanling is good at strategy and Du Ruhui is good at decision-making.

The two have a deep affinity for each other and work together to serve the country.

After hearing this, Ji Song couldn't help but sigh: "It's really a foolproof plan!"

But I don’t know why this sentence spread, and it pushed the reputation of the two people to a climax, and the literati even followed their examples.

Therefore, the first two people to be called virtuous prime ministers are Fang and Du.

Although Fang Xuanling was mostly favored by Taizong, sometimes he was condemned for something, and he would always go to the court to plead guilty for several days in a row. He was so frightened that he seemed ashamed.

Ji Song didn't expect that his exclamation would put Fang and Du at the forefront of the storm.

Ji Song understood why they were afraid.

At this time, everyone knows that everything in the court will be implemented by the emperor only after your consent.Then who should those whose interests have been harmed not look for them?

Although everyone knew that this was the emperor's intention, Fang and Du were just chess pieces pushed out.But do you dare to resent the emperor?I don’t dare, at least not openly!

Then, Fang and Du, who agreed and implemented the policy, became the objects of their resentment.Under such circumstances, could Fang Duren not be afraid?

But they can't help it. The emperor wants you to take the blame. Do you dare to refuse?He didn't dare. Even Ji Song's unintentional words were taken advantage of by the emperor. This shows that in the eyes of the emperor, there is no one who cannot be used.

Although Fang Du has gained such a great reputation, no one else can know whether it is what they want. Perhaps only they themselves know the bitterness in their hearts.

However, this also shows Li Shimin's superb political skills. Although the left and right servants did not have the title of prime minister, they were actually prime ministers. They were originally the buffer between the officials and the emperor.

It also had the effect of avoiding direct confrontation between the emperor and the officials. However, since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty greatly weakened the power of the prime minister, this position has also been in an awkward position.

The power of the prime minister, who was once courteous to hundreds of officials, subordinate to one person and superior to ten thousand people, was fragmented by the emperors of the past dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, he became the role of wiping the emperor's butt.

Fang Du felt bitter in his heart, but he could only swallow it!
As if seeing the flash of swords and shadows in the imperial court, Ji Song kept visiting various places in Gyeonggi Province as long as there was no imperial edict.In short, I just won’t go to Chang’an.

Chang'an now is a whirlpool of storms. Once you get in, you won't be able to get out.Li Shimin secured his position and began to attack dissidents. Many veterans of the Wude years were driven home by him to retire.

But his methods are extremely clever. He is enshrined by high officials and rich salaries, but he just doesn't have the rights he had before.Many people have also recognized the situation clearly and know that if they still stay in their seats, they will not be as peaceful as they are now.

Since the emperor has given all his face to you, then take care of it and don't be shameless. As an old man in the officialdom, how can you not understand this?

As a result, the emperor showed his flaws a little, and soon people were begging for the bones and went home.

(End of this chapter)