Daming Super Dimension Company, President Zhu Yuanzhang!

Xiao Ran looked at Zheng Tan, the kneeling minister of the Ministry of Industry.

"The Minister Zheng Tan is also available."

If there was Xiao Ran, Li Shimin told Li Ang, "Listen carefully."

Li Ang nodded repeatedly, "Yes."

Xiao Ran named two or three more civil servants and then stopped, "Let's use these first."

Li Shimin did not continue to press, and stood up and said: "Kill those who deserve to be killed in the court, don't leave the throne to be taken away."

Saying this to Li Ang was also a warning to all officials.

Immediately, Li Shimin and Xiao Ran left Zichen Hall.

Xiao Ran stretched out his hand, "Give me money. If you don't tell me in advance, the price will increase."

"You kid, here it is." Li Shimin thought that Xiao Ran was going to say something big, but he took out a piece of gold angrily.

"I saw that you looked a little strange when you talked about Zheng Tan just now. Why?"

After putting away the gold, Xiao Ran answered readily, "Zheng Tan and Li Zongmin both became prime ministers later, and this also involved a struggle for power."

Li Shimin frowned, "Then please explain in detail. Remuneration is not an issue."

Of course, Xiao Ran said this with all his heart, "When Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty Li Ang succeeded to the throne, Zheng Tan was appointed as the permanent minister of Zuo Sanqi, and later he was awarded the bachelor's degree of Hanlin minister. Until this year, he was appointed as the minister of the Ministry of Industry."

"Zheng Tan was very knowledgeable about Chinese classical books and acted upright. Li Ang respected him very much, and at his suggestion, he began to compile classics and engraved them on stone tablets for exhibition in Taixue."

"In the fifth year of Taihe, Li Zongmin and Niu Sengru became prime ministers. Because Zheng Tan had a good relationship with Li Deyu, he was scorned by Li Zongmin. Li Zongmin was unhappy that Zheng Tan had a low official position and was close to the emperor, so he immediately recommended Zheng Tan to be appointed Minister of the Ministry of Industry. He went to Hanlin to serve as a lecturer, but was reinstated to his official position soon after."

"Later, in the seventh year of Taihe, Li Deyu replaced Niu Sengru as prime minister. At this time, Li Ang praised Yin You's understanding of classics and compared them with Zheng Tan. Li Zongmin thought that Zheng Tan's opinions were not comprehensive enough and they were demoted. Li Ang also appointed Zheng Tan As a censor."

The emperor's heart is like a needle in the sea, and he will be sent out of the capital if he disagrees with him.

Li Shimin was speechless, "What happens later?"

"In the eighth year of Taihe, Zheng Qin was appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs, Li Deyu dismissed the prime minister, and Li Zongmin returned to the prime minister. He teamed up with Li Xun and Zheng Zhu to eliminate all Li Deyu's party. Later, Li Zongmin and his ally Yang Yuqing offended the emperor and were exiled , Zheng Tan was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. Not long after, Zheng Tan was appointed as the right servant, and also served as the minister of state. "

"This involves the feud between Li Zongmin and Li Deyu, their father and son. They have been at odds with each other for nearly forty years, and it is called a partisan struggle." Xiao Ran couldn't help but mention this matter.

"This party struggle will not end until the death of Li Deyu and Niu Sengru."

Li Shimin was not too surprised. The partisanship in the court was very normal. Xiao Ran continued: "After the Manlu Rebellion, under the coercion of the eunuchs, Li Ang summoned Zheng Tan and another servant She Linghu Chu into the palace to review Wang Ya's confession. Wang Ya and other officials intended to overthrow Wenzong and let Zheng Zhu Afterwards, Li Ang asked the two to stay in the prime minister's office to pay attention to the consequences. Zheng Tan and Li Shi were awarded Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi, which was equivalent to the prime minister. "

"After Zheng Tan and Li Shi became prime ministers, the eunuchs headed by Qiu Shiliang often humiliated the courtiers. Zheng Tan and Li Shi responded by saying that Li Xun and Zheng Zhu were originally recommended by the eunuch Wang Shoucheng. At this point, the courtiers relied on Zheng Tan and the two of them. to ensure personal safety.”

"Not long after, Tian Quancao, the eunuch who threatened to massacre the courtiers, returned to the capital, causing panic. Zheng Tan offered to let Li Shi take refuge, but Li Shi refused, thinking that if the prime minister escaped, the whole of Chang'an would fall into panic. Zheng Tan was persuaded, and Li Shi We urge no longer to implicate relatives of executed officials such as Li Xun.”

There was a new eunuch, Li Shimin's face darkened, "Can Tian Quancao please elaborate on this?"

"He was demoted by Li Xun and Zheng Zhu, and he secretly notified local officials to kill him secretly. However, the incident of Manlu allowed Tian Quancao to escape danger and return to Chang'an, and made a lot of lies on the way."

"When he enters the city, all those who obey Confucianism, no matter how high or low, should be killed!" Xiao Ran said.

Li Shimin said coldly: "What a loud tone."

"At that time, Tian Quancao entered the Jinguang Gate, and the entire Chang'an court was in chaos. The new prime ministers Li Shi and Zheng Tan were discussing matters with the ministers in Zhongshu Province where the blood was still wet. When they heard the news, half of the ministers present ran away in the blink of an eye. Zheng Tan also wanted to run away. But Li Shi stopped him. Li Shi found Qiu Shiliang, and Qiu Shiliang pretended to comfort him, saying that with him around, the man named Tian would not dare to cause trouble. "

"As a result, Tian Quancao did not cause trouble, but Qiu Shiliang did not let Li Shi go, because Li Shi had tit-for-tat with him many times. Therefore, Qiu Shiliang sent assassins to intercept and kill Li Shi. Li Shi rushed back to the mansion, and was attacked by the assassins for a second time at the door. They escaped temporarily, but the incident frightened the ministers of the court. The next morning, nine civil and military officials came to the court. "

"In desperation, Li Shi finally gave in, resigned to the emperor, and invited himself to serve as an official elsewhere. Even Pei Du, the famous prime minister who had pacified the feudal town, wanted to go into seclusion." Xiao Ran couldn't help but sigh.

The eunuchs controlled the political power, and the courtiers were in panic all day long.

Li Shimin's eyes were full of anger, "It was easier for those guilty officials to be killed directly yesterday."

"It will save trouble if you kill the guilty minister directly. If you stay too long, trouble may happen."

Xiao Ran sighed and returned to Zheng Tan.

"Until 836, Liu Congjian, the commander of the Zhaoyi Army, made fierce remarks to prove the innocence of Wang Ya and Jia Kui and impeach Qiu Shiliang. Qiu Shiliang and other eunuchs restrained themselves, and the emperor, Zheng Tan, and Li Shi were able to exercise their power. "

"It is recorded that Zheng Tan was erudite but not good at writing. He disliked candidates who wrote lengthy essays in the imperial examination and even suggested abolishing the imperial examination."

This proposal is quite difficult to explain.

The imperial examination system is a good way to select talents. Although it is not perfect, it cannot be canceled easily.

"Not long ago, former prime minister Li Guyan became prime minister together with Zheng Tan and Li Shi. Li Shi proposed to vindicate Song Shenxi and restored Song Shenxi's official title during his lifetime. When Li Shi and Li Guyan were no longer prime ministers, the one who worked with Zheng Tan was There was a dispute between the prime ministers Chen Yixing, Yang Sifu and Li Jue. Zheng and Chen Wei were both considered to be Li Party members, while Yang and Li Wei were considered to be Niu Party members. In the capital, the emperor agreed, but Zheng Tan firmly opposed it and threatened that he would resign if Li Zongmin was promoted. The two had a heated argument in front of the emperor. In the end, Li Zongmin was appointed governor of Hangzhou. From then on, all important decisions of the court were clouded by party disputes. Emperor Li Ang was also unable to control the color, and Zheng Tan began to resign, but Li Ang did not agree, allowing him to report to the prime minister's office every three to five days. "

"The dispute between the two parties is still not over, and has even intensified. Li Ang is in a dilemma."

Li Shimin looked complicated. Why couldn't Li Ang resolve this level of partisanship? (End of chapter)