Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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"No, no, no." Changsun Wuji showed a harmless smile, glanced at Wei Zheng, and then continued to say to His Majesty Li Er, "I am not questioning Lord Yu Deshui's ability and reputation, on the contrary, Lord Yu is in Chang'an. Fu Yin has been conscientious in his tenure and has made outstanding achievements in government. Moreover, his official reputation and personal morality are both excellent, and no one has ever impeached him in the court, so he can be called a model official."

Now, Wei Zheng wondered, Changsun Wuji praised Yu Deshui so much, but jumped out to sing the opposite, why?

Not only Wei Zheng, but also His Majesty Li Er thought this way, and he immediately became interested, and asked: "Master Changsun, since you also said that Yu Deshui has excellent ability and official reputation, why do you think he is not suitable for the imperial court?" What about the position of Dr. Steve?"

Changsun Wuji glanced again at Wei Zheng, whose face was full of doubts, and continued to say to His Majesty Li Er: "If I remember correctly, Master Yu Deshui has been serving as Governor of Chang'an Prefecture for less than two years, right? My court's assessment of officials It is a small test every year, and a big test every three years. Even though Mr. Yu has outstanding achievements in government and personal integrity, he cannot surpass the system of official assessment. Moreover, Chang'an City is the imperial capital of the country, under the feet of the emperor, How important is a governor of Chang'an Prefecture? It would be a pity to transfer such an outstanding official like your lord rashly. I feel that it is far more important for your lord to be in charge of the Chang'an mansion than to be a censor doctor in charge of the censor platform. It’s more important to come.”

As soon as these words came out, Wei Zheng's face immediately stiffened.Because the second half of Changsun Wuji's words are absolutely shameless words, but the first half of the words hit the point and hit the point. It is true that Yu Deshui only served as the governor of Chang'an Prefecture for only two years. As far as the system is concerned, it will take at least another year.

There is no way, all promotions involving some important positions must be carried out according to the evaluation system of the Ministry of Officials.

Unless the Emperor Qiankun was arbitrary and fell in love with Yu Deshui, this person must be the one to take the post, otherwise, he had to follow the rules.

However, it was obvious that His Majesty Li Er didn't have a deep impression of Deshui, so he broke the rules and insisted on promoting him without even thinking about it.

Immediately, Wei Zheng glared at Changsun Wuji fiercely, and retreated with a cold snort, indicating that their department's fight for the position of Doctor Yushi had failed.

His Majesty Li Er nodded thoughtfully and muttered: "So that's the case, that's a pity."

Of course, these words are just for the occasion, purely to comfort Wei Zhenglai, otherwise, he could just arbitrarily break the rules once.

Immediately afterwards, he asked again: "Does the eldest grandson have a suitable candidate in his mind?"

Since Changsun Wuji dared to stand up to question and deny Wei Zheng, he naturally had a secret case in his heart.

After listening to His Majesty Li Er's question, he turned his head and glanced at the ministers and workers of the Tiance Department beside him, then turned his head and said to His Majesty Li Er: "Since Your Majesty is asking a minister, as a minister, you must It is the only way to share the worries of the king. The minister is bold enough to recommend Wen Yanbo, the governor of Youzhou, as the imperial historian. This man was born in a family of officials and eunuchs. He has rich experience, both ability and political integrity, and is well-known. More than [-] Turkic cavalry invaded Taiyuan after plundering Shuozhou, and Wen Yanbo led a lone army to defend the city to resist the Turkic army. Your Majesty should have an impression of this man? If this person is appointed as the imperial doctor, he will definitely be able to... "

"Hahaha, I am dying of laughter!!"

A burst of loud belly laughs suddenly came from Yu Shinan's mouth, directly interrupting Changsun Wuji's eloquent talk.

The old man Yu had a funny look when he laughed, with bursts of disdain on his face.

His Majesty Li Er's attention was immediately attracted by Yu Shinan, and he couldn't help asking: "Yu Pushe, why are you laughing for no reason?"

Yu Shinan laughed so hard that he couldn't straighten his waist, and shouted to His Majesty Li Er: "Forgive me, the emperor, I just think that the eldest grandson will add gold to Wen Yanbo's face, so I can't help but feel ridiculous."

Changsun Wuji was sullen, and shouted: "Yu Shinan, you laughed for no reason in the court hall and interrupted the questioning of the monarch and his ministers. Do you still have the emperor in your eyes? What crime should you despise the king?"

Yu Shinan ignored the big hat that the elder Sun Wuji put on, and said to His Majesty Li Er: "Your Majesty, the old minister lost his manners just now, and I hope you will forgive me. However, what the eldest grandson praised Wen Yanbo just now is too shameless. Your Majesty Do you still remember that in the eighth year of Wude, [-] Turkic cavalry invaded and besieged Taiyuan, and finally the city of Taiyuan was destroyed.

However, Wen Yanbo did not choose to commit suicide and die for the country, nor did he choose to be loyal to the king, but became a captive of the Turks.If I remember correctly, the Turks exiled him to Mount Yin, where he herded sheep for the Turks for a year before returning to Datang.Such a person, in the eyes of the eldest grandson, has become a man with both ability and political integrity, and is well-known. Do you think the old minister can't laugh?Haha, there is indeed a reputation, but it is notorious, right?Hahaha……"

After Yu Shinan finished exposing Wen Yanbo's old background, he laughed out loud with a look of anger that would not pay for his life. The laughter resounded throughout the court, and the laughter made Changsun Wuji's face red and his ears red.

All of a sudden, the entire court was buzzing with discussions again, most of them still remembered the matter of Wen Yanbo back then, and it became a topic of discussion for everyone.

After Yu Shinan said this, His Majesty Li Er's impression of Wen Yanbo was immediately deep, but no, it was Wen Yanbo, who seemed to be the Supreme Emperor back then.

Later, if he hadn't ascended the throne by himself, reactivated Wen Yanbo, an old minister, and sent him to Youzhou as the governor, he might still be idle at home now.

Such a person with a dark history, Changsun Wuji dared to recommend him as Doctor Yushi, His Majesty Li Er was really angry.

However, Changsun Wuji justified Wen Yanbo's name: "Yes, Mr. Wen was once captured in Taiyuan City, but the reason why he refused to kill himself and die for the country is to preserve his useful body and serve the emperor again."

"Fuck!"

It was Yu Shinan's rebuttal again, and the old guy said aggressively: "Back then, when I heard that Wen Yanbo was captured, he begged for mercy in front of the Turkic Jieli Khan, and then he was exiled to herd sheep at the foot of Yinshan Mountain. Don't give it to the eldest grandson." This shameless thing has put gold on his face, if the general really stands in court with this kind of people as an official, he will be really ashamed to death."

Changsun Wuji was furious, pointed at Yu Shinan angrily, and said, "You are slandering, planting, what happened back then is already old, and it's all based on rumors, so it can't be true."

"Cough, cough, cough...don't worry, grandson, listen to the old man!"

At this time, Yu Shinan's good comrade-in-arms Kong Yingda stood up tremblingly, and seemed to remind him kindly: "Master Changsun, I remember that in the autumn of the second year of Zhenguan, the censor who also had the censor platform in the court impeached Wen Yanbo, saying This person was the governor of Youzhou, but he secretly accepted bribes. However, this matter was settled later, but it may not be without reason. Sir Changsun, you are an important minister in the court, and you must be careful when dealing with this person. , Don’t ruin your own reputation and tarnish your own integrity because of being dragged down by others in the end!”

"You...cough...cough..."

Changsun Wuji was so annoyed by Kong Yingda's soft-spoken words, this old man didn't care about himself, he was obviously provoking trouble, reminding the emperor that he and Wen Yanbo might have secret interests.

But Kong Yingda, an old man, was able to talk about the impeachment of the Censor Yanguan, but there was such a thing back then, but he suffered from lack of evidence and let it go.

The matter of Chen Zhima's rotten millet was actually dug out by Kong Yingda.

For a moment, Changsun Wuji was speechless.

On the dragon chair, His Majesty Li Er's face became darker and darker, and something was wrong.

Seeing the frustration of the eldest grandson Wuji, the group of people in Tiance Mansion naturally looked anxious. Fang Xuanling, who had been playing the role of Jiyu, stood up at the right time, and asked indifferently: "Fang is very curious. According to my lord and Kong Shangshu, who can be qualified for the post of Yushi doctor?"

Chapter 722 Shocked

As soon as Fang Xuanling said a word, he immediately resolved the situation where Changsun Wuji was passively beaten, and pulled him out of the embarrassing quagmire.

Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda looked at each other, as if they had expected Fang Xuanling to ask this question, their faces were full of relief.

Afterwards, Kong Yingda took a few steps forward, bowed his hands to His Majesty Li Er and said: "Qizou Shengshang, as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, I am in charge of the evaluation of the promotion and promotion of officials all over the world. It is possible. There is such a person who has made great achievements at a young age and has a good reputation in the market. What is even more commendable is that this person has also served as a censor at Yushitai, and has rich experience in Yushitaizhong. Such a candidate is the best candidate for Doctor Yushi!"

As soon as the voice fell, let alone His Majesty Li Er, even the vast majority of people in the court had already guessed who the candidate Kong Yingda recommended was.

Hearing the voices of criticism around him, Changsun Wuji's expression froze, while Fang Xuanling lowered his head again and began to meditate.

On the dragon chair, His Majesty Li Er narrowed his eyes slightly, tapped the armrest of the dragon chair lightly with his right index finger, and asked, "Old Shangshu Kong, are you referring to Yizhou Marquis Guoye?"

Kong Yingda nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise, the candidate recommended by the veteran is Guo Ye!"

After receiving Kong Yingda's affirmative reply, His Majesty Li Er did not express his opinion immediately. On the contrary, he still somewhat blamed Kong Yingda and Yu Shinan in his heart.

Are these two old courtiers really confused?Who is not good to recommend, but why should Guo Ye be recommended?Did the two of them forget why Guo Ye volunteered to be an envoy to Tuyuhun?Isn't it a last resort to avoid Changsun Wuji and the others from talking about Tubo.

Sure enough, Kong Yingda uttered Guo Ye's name, and Changsun Wuji immediately found a breakthrough.

He stood up again and asked Kong Yingda: "It turns out that the candidate Kong Shangshu recommended is Yizhou Marquis Guo Ye? Hehe, Guo Ye is too young and lacks qualifications. You should give up this idea as soon as possible."

After all, I still didn’t forget to sneer: “Isn’t that the way to pull out generals among dwarfs? Could it be that Kong Shangshu and Master Yu really have no one to recommend?”

The implication is that this is a blatant mockery of the withering talents of the Qingliu School of Scholars, as if there is no one to recommend except Guo Ye.

Faced with the ridicule and ridicule of Changsun Wuji, he didn't panic, and countered calmly: "Too young to be competent? Let's not talk about the ancient times when Gan Luo was twelve and then worshiped the prime minister, just say what the eldest grandson said, Where do you put those honorable children who are employed by their parents or family? According to you, these honorable children are not qualified for their current positions. ?”

Kong Yingda's words are too big, the map cannon is too big.

All of a sudden, many ministers in the court changed their faces one by one, because most of these people were the sons of honorable nobles who came from the substitute by Mengyin, and they were still relatively young.

There are also quite a few descendants of ministers in the DPRK and China, who hold positions in various states and government offices because of the family's budding and support.

This is the privilege of the Guanlong family and the noble family.

Kong Yingda's map cannon to divert hatred immediately brought a lot of hatred for Changsun Wuji.