The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Shimin had thought about all these, and all the actions now were just tests.

And what Li Fu said in the court today was his further test, testing the bottom line of those old officials of Wude.

However, it is not important where the bottom line is, but he must know it in his mind.

"Imperial edict, the order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty..."

The eunuch standing next to Li Shimin read out Li Shimin's promotion and reward to the meritorious officials in the court, some of whom were promoted, and some of whom were increased in food and fiefdom.

The people mentioned in the imperial edict came out to kneel and thank the emperor.

"Promoting and rewarding the meritorious officials of the Tang Dynasty, the imperial edict ordered, this is the second thing of the new dynasty."

No matter how much discussion there was before, there was no conclusion, and Li Shimin did not issue an edict, it could not be considered a settled matter.

"Announce the merits and rewards, of course, there may be something inappropriate, taking advantage of today's opportunity, I allow you to defend yourself."

Li Shimin's eyes swept over the crowd.

Huai'an King Li Shentong stood up and saluted with a tablet in his hand.

"When the emperor and His Majesty raised troops in Jinyang, I was the first to raise troops in Huxian to respond. But today, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others, who just moved their pens, have made more contributions than me. I don't accept it."

Li Shimin nodded as he listened.

"You are my uncle. Indeed, you are the first to respond to the Jinyang cavalry, but Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling have been working on strategies in my camp. The so-called planning and strategizing, without strategies, there is no overall victory. According to this merit reward, you should be more than my uncle.

That's right, you are my uncle, a close relative of the royal family, and I am not stingy with rewards, but I can't ignore the size of the merits because of this."

"Your Majesty is like this to the King of Huai'an. Originally, we had many discussions, but it seems that there is no need."

Li Fu looked at Li Shentong and then at Li Shimin.

This uncle and nephew are playing a double act.

The two have a good relationship.

When Li Shimin was poisoned by alcohol, it was Li Shentong who saved him.

Today, Li Shentong came to the court like this. If he said he was not a shill, Li Fu would not believe it.

Moreover, during the Wude period, Li Shimin dared to contradict Li Yuan for Li Shentong.

After all, Li Shentong is really not good at fighting.

He was caught by Dou Jiande...

Nowadays, he has no big deal in terms of rewards. Li Shentong should know it in his mind. After all, he has no magical powers and has never won a battle.

In addition, Li Shentong said that Fang Xuanling and others just moved their pens.

This is even more interesting.

Most of the time, people who work hard are not as good as those who can make PPTs...

"Our dynasty has established the reign title of Zhenguan. What does Zhenguan mean? Zhenguan means Zhonghezheng. I must always take Zhenguan as the basis for governing the country. You must also take Zhenguan as the standard to support the government!"

"Your Majesty's teachings."

Li Fu also bowed his hands.

It's true. There are more than one person who is a shill in the court.

After the court meeting, Li Shimin called Li Fu and Fang Xuanling to Liangyi Hall.

Privately, there are still things to discuss.

"Your Majesty, today in the court, Your Majesty talked about Zhenguan and Zhongzheng with the court officials. However, if it is really Zhonghezheng, some things will be difficult to do, right?" Fang Xuanling said.

The three sat in the side hall, Li Shimin sat at the top, and Li Fu and Fang Xuanling sat together.

"What do you mean?" Li Shimin was curious.

"I want your Majesty to think further ahead." Fang Xuanling responded.

"Far away?"

"Yes." Fang Xuanling explained: "I know that after the Jinyang uprising, the emperor made countless promises along the way to Chang'an. In terms of the principle of winning the world, this is to win over the people and is a good strategy. Anyone who seeks the world does this.

But for your majesty, it is a burden. Although your majesty is the emperor, the power of the emperor in the court is still there. Although the emperor has made it clear that he will not care about the government, old ministers such as Pei Ji and Feng Deyi will hinder the government at any time. Even those of us who used to be in the Qin Palace cannot use all our strength to serve your majesty.

Moreover, your majesty cannot fully control the government. First, there are old ministers of Wude, and second, there are the kings who were enfeoffed when fighting for the world. They will disperse your majesty's power.

What happened in the court today is an example. In this case, even if your majesty has great talents and strategies, it is difficult for you to be free and easy."

Li Shimin also sighed when he heard these words.

"That's right."

"So I think that before the reforms mentioned by King Jingyang, what needs to be done is to take back your Majesty's ruling power. Otherwise, what King Jingyang said will beIt is as difficult as ascending to heaven to implement it. "

"What the Zhongshu Ling said is right." Li Fu also echoed: "If the second brother can really control the upper and lower levels, everything will go smoothly in the future. Orders are carried out and prohibitions are stopped. Only when orders are carried out and prohibitions are stopped can other things be discussed. Otherwise, if the Tang Dynasty wants to make changes, it will be difficult and the road ahead will be muddy."

Fang Xuanling nodded in agreement, which is exactly what he wanted to say.

"Look here, I post all the good memorials here, and I read them every day. Zhenguan has just begun, and there are so many things to do." Li Shimin said: "Things have started to be done slowly, but it still takes time."

"Your Majesty, reducing the power and wealth that the emperor gave to the various kings, recovering power can strengthen the ruling power, and recovering wealth can strengthen the country, but these two points are obviously not what Zhongzheng can do. "Fang Xuanling said.

When the two talked about this, Li Fu thought of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang was ruthless and decisive.

After the Hongwu case, all the Huaixi nobles who were still in trouble were dealt with.

Zhu Yuanzhang could do this, but Li Shimin could not, and he did not dare to do so.

After all, the one who got the country righteously was the Ming Dynasty.

Li Shimin was already being discussed because of the Xuanwu Gate incident, so if he wanted to do this well, the conditions from all parties were even more stringent.

Drastic means should not be used.

But the recovery of power will definitely result in bloodshed.

Think about it Zhu Yuanzhang has Jinyiwei under his command...

Otherwise, why not Li Shimin as well?

Anyway, he has his own death squad.

Now he is not the King of Qin anymore, but the Emperor. It is a simple matter to change the names of those death squad.

Those people under his command are all at the same level as Wu Liangye and his men... They are all martial arts practitioners.

Those people who were given fiefs by the Emperor Taizong are not clean at all. If they really want to recover power and wealth, it is easier to do it by other means.