Ji Tang

Chapter 918 Teaching
Ji Song was called into the palace by Li Shimin that day. As for everything, he also understood that the Ministry of War had indeed been a bit arrogant during this period, but this was also a helpless move. Who had allowed the Ministry of War to be silent for too long?

If you want a department that used to care for the elderly to gradually turn into a department with real power for managing middle- and low-level soldiers, who will think you are capable without some intimidation?

However, it is almost there now.

With the continuous troubles these days and the emperor's side-stepping, as long as you are not stupid, you will know that the emperor will re-employ the Ministry of War.The civil servants are fine, at least most of the scribes are in charge of civil servants. Although they are very angry with each other these days, this is not the main contradiction, and it does not rise to the level of a civil-military dispute.

As the prime minister, Fang Du and others hope that the Ministry of War can take some real power. After all, the six ministries are under the jurisdiction of the prime minister or the three provinces. This is also good for them and they will definitely not stop it.

As for the military attachés, needless to say, Zuo Shilang and Shangshu are both military commanders, so of course he would not have any objections.At least the upper level belongs to the generals' side, and at least they won't harm the generals too much.

"Your Majesty, Duke Xi is here and is waiting outside!"

Chen Shou carefully came to the emperor and said.

"Oh? Let him in!"

Li Shimin was a little surprised. He didn't expect to arrive so soon. He thought it would have to wait a while!
The reason Ji Song came so quickly was because he was already at the Ministry of War and came over immediately after hearing the news.

"My lord, Ji Song, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and said without raising his head: "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin signaled Chen Shou to greet Ji Song, and he started busy with what he was doing.

"That's it. Let your bastard subordinates calm down. There are now impeachment memorials in many places to impeach you."

Ji Song said indifferently: "Anyway, I have achieved my goal. Let them stop when I get back!"

Li Shimin was a little surprised. He walked down from Danbi and walked around Ji Song twice, and said in surprise: "Okay, you don't want to negotiate terms with me anymore? Didn't you just mess around first and then reap the benefits?"

Ji Song rolled his eyes, but said respectfully: "Isn't this according to your Majesty's wishes? Besides, I also think they have gone too far. How can they check someone's family background? Even a kind family like the Chen family sometimes If there are some unworthy descendants, let alone other people’s families, isn’t this a lantern lighting the way – clearly visible at a glance?”

Hearing Ji Song's shameless words, Li Shimin looked disgusted.

A good house?Just the Ji family?Also worthy?

Although Ji's family history cannot be said to be a great evil, it definitely has nothing to do with goodness.The Qiang people on the other side of the West Sea and those people on the grassland, haven't they suffered from this kid?Not to mention those small countries in the Western Region.

He didn't realize it before, he just thought that Ji's business was very big, but only after he began to accept Ji's industry and network in the Western Regions, he finally understood Ji's industry and sinister intentions.

Not to mention the military aspect, even if I gave this kid some courage, I wouldn't dare to start in this area.But who would have thought that this guy would actually take advantage of his interests and control the economic arteries of many small countries in the Western Region in just over ten years.

As long as he does not deliver supplies or transfer supplies to the small countries in the Western Region for three months now, these small countries themselves will collapse in less than half a year.

This frightened him so much that he broke into a cold sweat. He turned around and after carefully checking Datang's business, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If this kid dared to do this in Datang, I really couldn't believe what would happen.

Those small countries with weakened national power cannot be self-sufficient at all, and food is a top priority.So this kid joined forces with local dignitaries to monopolize the local grain trade.In order to have complete control, he even sold it at a price that was [-]% lower than the market price.As a result, the situation where there was still some cultivated land in the area immediately collapsed.

Who is willing to farm the land when one year's income is not as good as working for others for half a year?Anyway, food is so cheap, I can buy what I need for a year with two months' salary.

It was nothing at first, but when the source of food was completely gone, the people of the whole country found that they couldn't do without Ji's caravan at all.

After living a good life, who would want to go back to the past?

So, even though I knew it was poison for drinking, I had to swallow it.At least you can survive if you swallow it.If you don't swallow it, you will die immediately.

In addition, the local powerful people who benefit from it are blocking it. Even if there are people who see the problem, it will not help.Because they simply can't get into the core of power, let alone make changes.

Now the local people are planting a kind of reed. I don’t know which one it is in, but it is very suitable for the growth of this paper-making material.Not only are the fibers fine, but they are also unusually tall, and the quality of the paper produced is also better than that produced in Zhongyuan.

They can obtain a lot of this raw material every year with very little effort, and Ji's caravan purchased it, and after preliminary processing, it was made into paper in Dunhuang and sold well in the Tang Dynasty and abroad.

When this incident spread, many small countries were attracted to abandon the cultivation of food and instead planted this easily obtained reed in exchange for a large amount of money.

"Isn't it just for this reason that Your Majesty called me here?"

Ji Song was a little curious. If it was just this matter, he wouldn't have called him into the palace, he would just have sent someone to spread the word.

Li Shimin hesitated after hearing this, but finally said: "I am going to send capable personnel to Shendu as an envoy. After Xuanzang came back, he presented me with a detailed map, which gave me this idea."

"I heard from Xuanzang that Shendu is rich in natural resources, not even inferior to the Tang Dynasty. There are also many things that the Tang Dynasty does not have. I want to send envoys to these places, and by the way, I can also collect information. What you said about Tubo is also I want to know detailed information. I heard that Shendu has many contacts with Tubo."

Ji Song was a little surprised when he heard this, lowered his head and thought deeply: "What does your Majesty mean?"

Of course Ji Song would not think that the emperor asked him to go. No matter how he said it, he was still the Duke of Tao of the Tang Dynasty and his status was respected.If something unexpected happened while on a mission to another country, could Datang tolerate this?

There is no other way but to send troops.

Therefore, the status of the person who goes there cannot be low, but it cannot be too high, and the ability must not be poor. At least the integrity must be reassuring.

"I am going to let Wang Xuance go. This is also Tang Jian's intention."

During the previous trip to Liaodong, Wang Xuance was so brilliant.With the help of his words, he persuaded the four countries to borrow troops, and then led a large army to attack Pyongyang City, which completely shattered Goguryeo's resistance.

"Wang Xuance?"

Ji Song whispered.

"What? Can't bear to leave? I know it's hard for them to come back. It's indeed a bit unkind to have to go thousands of miles away before they stay for a long time. But you have the ability and courage to find someone better than him. superior."

Li Shimin thought Ji Song was unwilling, so he explained.

If this matter were placed on someone else, he would have given the order directly regardless of whether you wanted it or not.But Ji Song is different. Sometimes you still have to consider his feelings.

"no!"

Ji Song shook his head and said: "Wang Xuance is your Majesty's minister. Let him make the decision. But I hope to add one more person."

"Oh? Who?"

Li Shimin was a little surprised.

"Liu Xiancheng!"

"It's him?"

Li Shimin asked doubtfully: "Is it because you don't trust Wang Xuance?" "That's not true, it's just in case. Wang Xuance understands that this is a man who will never look back until he hits the wall, and is easily angered, although he has been trained over the years. , but his temperament has not changed at all. Once an accident occurs, this kid likes to go to extreme directions. If he is right, it will be fine, but if he is wrong, Datang will also be affected."

"It just so happens that Liu Xiancheng also wants to travel around the world, so let them be his companions. Even if something happens, they will be taken care of!"

After listening to Ji Song's words, Li Shimin thought for a moment and said: "Well, it's just a stubborn thing. Since that kid's heart is not in the court, I have no point in keeping him, so let him go with him."

"Just be a deputy envoy!"

Ji Song was overjoyed when he heard this: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty, for making this happen!"

"Okay, I also know a little about that boy's bold ambitions. Whether he can succeed in the future depends on his ability. Oh, by the way, he should be called Ji Xiancheng now."

It turns out that Li Shimin also heard about Liu Xiancheng's sexual transformation. Although this incident was not a big deal, it was still a bit shocking in this era.But after everyone knew Liu Xiancheng's life experience, even if there were some gossips, they would not be able to make trouble!

"Let His Majesty laugh!"

Li Shimin said indifferently: "You can be considered as having suffered for my disciple, but you probably don't care anymore."

"Okay, this matter is settled. The decree will be issued in a few days. You ask them to prepare."

"The minister obeys the order!"

After leaving the palace, Ji Song turned around and went to Honglu Temple. Before he could enter, he heard Wang Xuance's roar.

"What do you do for food? Huh? Tubo dared to hurt people at will under the feet of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. You actually think of turning big things into small things and turning small things into small things? Are you pigs?"

"Go and tell the Ministry of Punishments that this person should be dealt with whatever he wants. I, the Honglu Temple, will not protect these things from them! If they dare to act wildly in Chang'an, they should be taught a lesson."

"Yes, yes, sir, this is the Criminal Department!"

After saying that, he immediately exited Datang and bumped into Ji Song who had just entered.

"Slower!"

He supported the Honglu Temple official who almost fell down and said.

"Ah? I'm going to pay my respects to Duke Xin!"

The official who wanted to curse was immediately overjoyed when he saw the person coming. Why is this person here?But now it's just the right time. I am so old that I am scolded by a young man so that I can't get off the stage. It's so embarrassing!
"This kid just talks openly. Don't take it to heart. I will teach this kid a lesson later."

Ji Song said to this person.

"Don't dare, don't dare! The Duke of Xi is serious, and even the lower officials have their faults!"

"Okay, you go to work first!"

"Yes, yes, you are busy, I will resign!"

After this person left, Ji Song walked into the lobby.Wang Xuance was furious and thought the man was back again. He was about to curse, but he realized it was Mr.

"Sir? Why are you here?"

Wang Xuance quickly left his seat and saluted Ji.

"Hmph, if I don't come, how can I see your majestic side? You are really a powerful official. I have gained a lot of experience!"

Ji Song's sinister tone immediately embarrassed Wang Xuance, and he could only laugh and said: "Aren't you so angry that you made your head laugh?"

Looking at his expression, Ji Song sighed and said: "To suddenly achieve a high position is a bit counterproductive. I'll teach you to be a good boy. The way to control subordinates is to use both kindness and power. Blind pressure will only be counterproductive. It's good to be high, but it will lead to isolation. It doesn’t matter how good your relationship with them is, but you must not humiliate them. Maybe someone will stab you behind your back."

Wang Xuance was thoughtful and said, "The students have been taught!"

"I hope you really listened!"

Afterwards, Ji Song revealed the matter and asked curiously: "What happened to make you lose such a temper? Of course, if it is inconvenient for me to know, don't say anything."

"That's not it!"

Wang Xuance said angrily: "Aren't they those Tubo people? They have been restless since they came to the Tang Dynasty. They harassed the people a lot on the way to Chang'an. I thought they would be more peaceful when they arrived in Chang'an. But who would have thought that they would It is simply unreasonable for them to dare to rob other people's property on the streets of Chang'an City. Because this incident almost killed someone, although the person did not die, he was still disabled. The person concerned reported them to the Chang'an County Government, but how dare the Chang'an County Magistrate After taking this case, I reported it to the Criminal Department.”

"Originally, there was nothing wrong, so I just did whatever I wanted to do. But who would have thought that the officials of Honglu Temple would dare to protect them and prevent the Criminal Department from arresting them, so they were reprimanded."

Ji Song was a little surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect that Tubo would be dishonest when he came to the Tang Dynasty. He would bring the same tricks he did on the plateau here?

"Okay, this is the previous practice. Any criminal case involving another country has huge implications. If you are not careful, it will trigger a war between the two countries. You have to understand that this world is not either/or, right or wrong. It also depends on the timing.”

"gentlemen?"

Wang Xuance looked at Ji Song in disbelief. He never expected that the gentleman would think that he had done something wrong?
"What? Surprised?"

Ji Song patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Now that you are close to the officialdom, you have to get used to some ways of doing things. Being reckless and forceful will not work. Although it was fun at the time, there will be endless troubles in the future, and it will also bring a lot of trouble to yourself. .”

"You don't have to worry about this matter. You go to the Ministry of Punishment in person and say that if you commit a crime in the Tang Dynasty, you must be tried according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty. As for those people, they will come to confess their crimes in person tomorrow. They don't need to arrest people in person. ”

"Plead guilty? How is that possible?"

Wang Xuance looked unbelieving. How arrogant those people are. People who have never seen them will never know. Will they plead guilty and obey the law?How can this be?

"Do not believe?"

"Do not believe!"

Ji Song laughed loudly and said, "Silly boy, many things in this world are actually very simple when viewed from another perspective."

"You go to the Criminal Department to do some business first, and then when you come back, I will take you to see someone."

"who?"

Wang Xuance asked curiously.

"We'll find out when we get there. Remember, they are under the control of Honglu Temple. It's better to keep the Ministry of Punishment from interfering or not. Otherwise, it will still be your people who will be lost in the end."

"Students understand!"

After saying that, he went to the Ministry of Justice first. As for what the officials of the Ministry of Justice would think, that was not Ji's business to consider.

(End of this chapter)