Chastity Layman

"Invite the sage, I want to impeach Hou Junji!"

As soon as the emperor entered the palace and sat down, Yang Shidao immediately stood up and played.

"Not urgent!"

The emperor replied blankly, "Before today's meeting starts, let's deal with the vacancies in the three provinces."

"Eldest grandson Wuji!"

Zhao Guogong stepped forward immediately, "The minister is here!"

"Wen Xiang and Dai Xiang passed away one after another, and Wang Xiang was also sick in bed. The center suddenly lost several capable and important ministers. I am very sad. However, the Zhengshitang is the center of the court and cannot be absent for a long time. Therefore, I have thought about it. The decision is to use Wuji to inspect the school's official order, and still serve as the supervisor of Yangzhou Dadu, add the crown prince and grand teacher, and be promoted to the rank of grand lieutenant!"

"Minister, Sun Wuji, thank the emperor for his kindness!" Changsun Wuji stepped forward, and thanked him for his kindness. Cen Wenwen, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, sent the internal edict of Baima Xuanxiang drafted by himself to Changsun Wuji.

As soon as the most important personnel appointment was made, all the ministers in the palace thought about it, especially the prime ministers of the Zhengshitang itself. After the seventh year of Zhenguan, the emperor strengthened the adjustment of the Zhengshitang, and the Zhengshitang was further reduced. Seizing the power of the three provinces actually merged the Zhongshu Province and the Menxia Province into one, and the Shangshu Province, which had the most power, was further weakened.

Therefore, the prime minister among the prime ministers has also gradually transitioned from the original Shangshu Zuopushe to the hands of Zhongshuling. Although the Zhengshitang now adopts the system of rotating political affairs pens, Zhongshuling still has more power than other prime ministers. Even the two assistant ministers of the Zhongshu Province were already able to keep pace with the left and right servants.

Under this momentum, there was even a voice in the court, saying that the Zhongshuling should be vacant, and that the officials should not be given to the ministers like the Shangshuling, and only the two Zhongshushilang should be replaced as officers.

In the past two years, the position of Zhongshuling has been changed like a revolving door. Wang Gui, Changsun Wuji, Xiao Yu, Yang Shidao, Wen Yanbo, and even Qin Lang have all successively served as Zhongshuling or inspected Zhongshuling. , or preside over the affairs of the Ministry of Education, it will not last long.

Changsun Wuji took over the internal system of white hemp, and Xie En withdrew.

There are two more characters in the order to inspect the school, instead of directly worshiping the order, but still actually preside over the affairs of the Ministry of Education, which made Changsun Wuji feel a little more at ease. Recently, the situation between the DPRK and China is turbulent, and the undercurrent is undercurrent. Fang Xuanling, Xiao Yu and others are all in full swing.

The crown prince's position has already begun to waver. At this time, the movements of his uncle, the prince's uncle, in the court will of course be regarded as a signal.

Fortunately, the emperor granted him the post of inspector and secretary. At this critical juncture, in his opinion, it is undoubtedly necessary to stabilize the crown prince.

"Liang Guogong's Fang Xuanling made great contributions to the system of protecting Gaozu's mountain mausoleum. He added the crown prince and Taifu, Jin named Situ, and opened the government as the third division. , the second wife's widow is the doctor of Zhongsan."

"Chenfang Xuanling thank the emperor for his kindness!"

The position of Fang Xuanling's left servant did not change, nor did his title, but Sikong Jin Situ added him the title of Prince Taifu. This is the third prince and the third master of the East Palace, as a token of kindness, and a special gift to Fang Xuanling. Ling's two sons were added five-rank official positions.

This is more prominent than giving two vain dukes and marquises. After all, a real position is not as important as a vain duke.

"Yang Shidao, the Duke of Ande County, was changed to Taichangqing, and he no longer foresaw the government affairs!"

Another edict was issued, but Yang Shidao was dismissed, kicked to Taichang Temple as Qing, and even lost the qualification to enter the Political Affairs Hall.

"Shen Guogong Gao Shilian pays homage to Shangshu Youpushe, knows the affairs of the Ministry of Officials, and the crown prince Taibao."

It was another unexpected edict. Gao Shilian, who stayed in Chang'an, was transferred back to the Luoyang court, and once again took up the post of right servant and shooter, and also took charge of the official department.

Then came a series of personnel adjustments.

Ma Zhou, Minister of Zhongshu, Xu Jingzong, Minister of Zhongshu, Xu Jingzong,

Huangmen servants Liu Ji and Cui Gan.

Li Daliang, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Cui Xu and Gao Jifu, Ministers of the Ministry of Officials.

Shi Liji, the head of the Metropolitan Government of Bingzhou, concurrently served as Minister of the Ministry of War, and Cui Dunli presided over the affairs of the Ministry of War as the minister of the Ministry of War.

Tang Jian was the minister of the household department, and the samurai Xun was the servant of the household department.

Li Ji is also the Prince Shao Zhan Shi and the left guard of the East Palace, and Li Daliang is also the Henan Yin.

Wang Gui Jia Te Jin, promised to participate in every five days.

Wei Zhengjia, the crown prince and grand teacher, Jia Tejin, is still serving as a servant, presiding over the affairs of the province.

"Do you have any objections to my appointment?" The emperor glanced at everyone.

The ministers are still savoring the emperor's personnel adjustments. This time the adjustments are very big. Everyone is trying to see the emperor's thoughts from these adjustments.

Although it is disrespectful to guess the emperor's mind, it is indispensable for a courtier to gain a foothold in the court.

Inspector Zhongshuling Changsun Wuji, Shizhong Weizheng, left servant Shefang Xuanling, right servant She Gao Shilian, four governors of the three provinces, and then add the titles of Tongzhongshumenxia Sanpin, Tongping Zhangshi, and Shen Zhizhengshi other prime ministers.

Ma Zhou, the servant of Zhongshu, had been a prime minister before, but this time several new ones were added.

Xu Jingzong, the servant of Zhongshu, Liu Ji and Cui Gan, the servants of Huangmen,

Li Daliang, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Li Ji, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Tang Jian, Minister of the Ministry of Households, added six new prime ministers, so that there were ten prime ministers under Zhongshu's family, plus Wang Gui who was granted a five-day rule and Qin who was away. Lang, there are twelve in total.

Qin Lang went out to the south of the border with the title of prime minister, Wang Gui was seriously ill, and he didn't know how long he could last, so in fact, he was still the ten prime ministers in the court.

Wei Ting was the official censor, Cen Wenwen was still an academician of the Imperial Academy, and Chu Suiliang remonstrated with the doctor.

Li Ji is a bit special. Although the emperor appointed him as the prime minister, he was the Minister of the Ministry of War, the Prince Shaozhan, and the left guard of the East Palace, but he did not seem to be exempted from the post of governor of Bingzhou Metropolitan Government and Governor of Bingzhou, so Li Ji may be related to Like Qin Lang, Cui Dunli presided over the affairs of the Ministry of War for the title of envoy.

As a result, there are actually only nine prime ministers in the court.

Those who are quick-witted have already gone through these prime ministers quickly, except for a few old faces, the newcomers to the Zhengshitang this time are Li Daliang, Xu Jingzong, Liu Ji, Cui Gan and Tang Jian.

Li Daliang was originally from the imperial army in Guanzhong in the Sui Dynasty. Later, he was defeated and captured and went to Wagang, and then he voluntarily left and joined the Tang Dynasty. From the county magistrate all the way to the general manager, he was very appreciated by the ancestors in the Wude Dynasty. In the Zhenguan Dynasty, he was appreciated by his partner Qin Lang. From Hetao Fengzhou to Lingnan Jiaozhou, Li Daliang has a close relationship with Qin Lang, which is well known.

Obviously, Li Daliang was appointed as Minister of the Ministry of Officials and joined the Political Affairs Hall, so he should also be on the side of the prince.

Xu Jingzong, the secretary of the school, was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Palace. He was the magistrate of Chang'an during the Xuanwu Gate. Later, he followed Qin Lang's footsteps and joined the Transshipment Department. He performed well and made a lot of contributions. Now, together with Ma Zhou, the assistant secretary of the school, he once again became the emperor's imperial pen and returned to his old job. Obviously, it should be It's from the prince's side.

Liu Jie was also an official of the Eastern Palace before, and was later promoted to Shangshu Zuocheng. He performed well and had strong practical ability, but he had always had a bad relationship with the crown prince. After leaving the crown prince, he heard that he was closer to the king of Wei. This person should be regarded as the king of Wei. Party.

Tang Jian, Minister of the Household Department, is a veteran. This is one of the great ancestors of Taiyuan Yuancong. Everyone in the court knew that Tang Jian had a bad relationship with Qin Lang. This person was not a princeling. It was not clear whether it was the Wei royal party or the Wu royal party. Anyway, he was definitely not a princeling.

Cui Gan is the uncle of Cui Dunli, the servant of the Ministry of War. The head of Boling Cui's family, he has been the servant of the Huangmen during the Wude Dynasty.

However, considering the close relationship between Cui and Qin's family in recent years, he may still support the prince after he entered Zhongshu's school.

As for those old ministers, Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian needless to say, the prince is a diehard, Ma Zhou is Qin Lang's friend, and must be a member of the princeling party, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng, Fang is the Wei royal party, but Wei Zheng's attitude is unclear .

Some people turned around in their hearts, and were surprised to find that with this round of adjustments by the emperor, the princelings seem to have occupied the vast majority of the government affairs halls at the center of the imperial court.

Could it be that the emperor still wants to protect the crown prince at this time?

Yang Shidao was still making trouble just now, but now he has been relegated to the Qingshui Yamen of Tai Changqing.

"The saint is wise!"

Xu Jingzong, the newly-appointed assistant secretary of the school, praised the emperor flatteringly, "A sage knows people and uses them well, and the court is clear!"

Some people secretly despise Xu Jingzong, this is also a celebrity from a famous family, why is he becoming so flattering now?

Yang Shidao, who was dismissed from the Prime Minister, was a little sad. He was still full of fighting spirit just now. Who expected to be dismissed from the Prime Minister so soon.

"Yang Qing said just now that Hou Junji would be impeached. Why?"

The emperor did not forget, but took the initiative to ask.

Yang Shidao gritted his teeth, "Returning to the Holy Lord, I want to impeach Hou Junji as a minister. He was ordered to lead the army outside, but in the end he handed over the military power to others without authorization. This is a very serious dereliction of duty!"

Li Shimin looked at him, "Qinghai is thousands of miles away from Luoyang, so it's inconvenient to transmit information, and some things may not be clear here, and besides, changing generals just before the battle is a taboo."

The emperor blocked Yang Shidao with a word.

Xu Jingzong stood up again, "Your Majesty Qizuo, I have some good news here. I just received a good news from Duke Wei of Nanjiang today. It is reported that Heman was beheaded and killed thousands of people, including the false prince of Heman's rebellious leader Meng Guju. At that time, Niu Jianhu, the Nanyang Navy division, led his army to attack and killed tens of thousands of barbarians.

Qin Lang won another big battle, but this did not arouse the slightest disturbance among the ministers. They always heard that Qin Lang won the battle in the south, and those barbarians are really pitiful.

Fight today and fight tomorrow, but you can never finish the fight, and it has become the merit of the surname Qin.

Few people really cared about Qin Lang's record, so let Qin Lang stay in Lingnan and fight the barbarians. They were more concerned about the battle between the princes in the court, which really involved everyone's interests.

Qin Lang is so good at fighting, he should send a representative to Longyou to replace Hou Junji.

Now there is that wayward prince in Longyou, and no one knows what the situation is. Some people are hoping that something will happen there, and some people are worried that if the toss is really lost, then the Great Tang Dynasty will be destroyed. It's really messed up.

"The southern border is handed over to Qin Lang, so I can rest easy." The emperor commented on the good news, "The rebellion in the southern border has been put down, and now the imperial court can concentrate on dealing with the rebellion of the Tuyuhun people."

These words immediately made all the officials prick up their ears, they all wanted to know how to deal with that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, they couldn't just keep their eyes closed and let him go on messing around, right?