Tiantang Splendid

4495--Andrew
Li Ji nodded in agreement: "It is indeed necessary to build Luoyang to share the pressure of Chang'an. Now that the empire is thriving, there is no shortage of materials, but it is difficult to transport them to Guanzhong. If things go on like this, the materials consumed in transportation are countless. Too much national power Use it in vain, save for a rainy day."

In fact, this is no longer a rainy day, but imminent, because the food shortage has already occurred, and the stubborn disease has already appeared.

The pressure to move the capital is indeed great, but it may not be impossible to build Luoyang to share the pressure of Chang'an.

Li Xiaogong said: "It's a pity that after Emperor Taizong broke through Luoyang, he demolished the Duanmen of the imperial city, burned Zetianmen and Qianyang Palace, and destroyed countless palaces and palaces. Although he wanted to rebuild it later, he was blocked by his admonishers. Let it go, otherwise it will be much easier now."

Everyone was speechless.

Li Ji shook his head and remained silent...

In the Luoyang War, Emperor Taizong, who was superior in martial arts, was repeatedly restrained and was very angry. Therefore, after breaking the city, he issued several orders. Not only ordered the demolition of many buildings in Luoyang Palace, but also ordered Qu Tutong to burn down several main halls, and even beheaded almost Shan Xiongxin, who captured him, remained indifferent even though Li Ji begged hard.

In the early years of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong visited Luoyang and saw that the majestic and magnificent palace was dilapidated. He somewhat regretted the impulsive order he issued in those days, intending to renovate the Luoyang Palace. , I regret it afterwards, and now I have to waste people and money, what is the difference with Yang Guang?" I had to give up.

If it weren't for Wei Zheng's persuasion back then, it would be easy now...

Ma Zhou reminded: "Your Majesty, even if the construction of the Eastern Capital is implemented, it is not appropriate to disclose it for the time being. Otherwise, it will not only cause turmoil in the court, but also cause Luoyang's land prices to soar and prices to rise, which is not good for the people. You can choose to send an experienced person to sit in Luoyang. , While gathering craftsmen and preparing materials, at the same time maintaining people's livelihood, guarding against someone who speculates on the land, and once someone disturbs the market, they will be severely punished."

At that time, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty established the Eastern Capital, and moved tens of thousands of merchants and rich households from all over the country to Luoyang, making it a place where wealth gathers and a prosperous capital rarely seen in the world, which is no less than Chang'an.This has already made Luoyang's prices higher than other cities. If the news of moving the capital to Luoyang spreads at this moment, more merchants and aristocratic families will rush to Luoyang.

In this way, not only the cost of building Luoyang for the imperial court soared, but also the lives of the people of Luoyang were plunged into hardship and embarrassment, which completely deviated from the original intention of moving the capital.

Li Chengqian looked solemn, nodded and said: "Exactly."

Although he doesn't have much experience in governing, he is not a fool. He understands the interests of the court. As long as officials are transferred and supplies are transferred, the news about the construction of Luoyang will inevitably leak out. It is to send a tough official to sit in Luoyang, suppress all parties with thunderous means, and subdue those who try to grab profits through speculation, monopoly, etc.

Whichever hand is stretched out, that hand will be cut off.

But such a person is not easy to choose...

Liu Jie stroked his beard and felt that moving the capital was the right way. Even if it was suppressed now, every time Guanzhong encountered food shortages, lack of supplies, and difficulties in water transportation, the matter of moving the capital would be mentioned, and one day it would not be suppressed or stopped.

That being the case, it is better to take the initiative.

"What Ma Shizhong said is reasonable, but such a person is not easy to choose. He needs a certain prestige to be able to subdue the petty, but also be fair and honest, with high moral character. He also has to be unselfish and tough in character. In the imperial court, perhaps only the Duke of Yue can take on the heavy responsibility..."

Hearing Liu Jie's words, the corners of the eyes of the others twitched almost at the same time. Although they knew that the two of you were fighting in full swing, but it was so obvious that they wanted to transfer Fang Jun out of Chang'an, wouldn't they be afraid of letting the hammer go?

Without Li Chengqian's words, Li Xiaogong denied this proposal: "Now that the Jinwu Guard is at the juncture of formation, how can the Duke of Yue be allowed to leave? The Jinwu Guard will be the most important armed force for the future guard Chang'an, and there is no room for any slack in the slightest. From the very beginning, he set it up single-handedly and kept everything in mind, so let him be responsible to the end, if there is a change in the middle, there will inevitably be many twists and turns, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

Li Chengqian also said: "The establishment of the Jinwu Guard is a matter of great importance, and there is no room for loss."

Although King Jin's rebellion has been quelled, there are still people in the court, inside and outside the army who colluded with King Jin. If there is no Fang Jun sitting in Chang'an and guarding the palace, he, the emperor, dare not even sleep, how can he let Fang Jun go?

Liu Ji then said: "If the Duke of Yue cannot go, it is really difficult to choose this candidate, or... Doctor Yushi can?"

"Liu Xiangdao?" Li Ji was slightly taken aback, frowning.

Ma Zhou asked: "Liu Xiangdao is selfless, upright and honest, and his ability is strong enough, but he lacks prestige and doubts about whether he can deter Luoyang. If he goes to Luoyang, who will be in charge of Yushitai?"

In the scene above the court just now, Liu Xiangdao can be said to have won a complete victory. Liu Jie’s team at Yushitai not only lost a Li Yifu, but Li Qianyou, Wang Lun and others were firmly suppressed. Liu Jie proposed at this moment Liu Xiangdao went to Luoyang, not necessarily because he wanted to remove this big rock and let Li Qianyou and others take over.

Unexpectedly, Liu Ji said: "Xu Shangshu can be transferred to be a doctor of censor. Xu Shangshu has sufficient qualifications and outstanding ability. Minister of Rites is a noble official position, and it is more pragmatic. He cannot show Xu Shangshu's ability. If he is appointed as censor Doctor, you will definitely be able to clean up the rules and discipline, and make the whole court look brand new."

Everyone looked at Xu Jingzong who had not spoken much.

Xu Jingzong hurriedly said: "The censor is in charge of rectifying the traitors and hidden officials inside and outside, and rectifying the imperial court's guidelines. For major events, the court debates, and for minor matters, he corrects them. Those who are not upright are not competent. Although humble officials have little seniority, they are capable Temporarily insufficient, absolutely dare not take on this responsibility.”

He spoke humble words, but kept looking at Fang Jun, hoping that Fang Jun could speak for him.

Before that, he could only struggle to survive in a corner of the academy for many years, and then Qingyun went straight up to serve as the Minister of Rites.

However, people always look forward. Now that the official position of a royal doctor is in front of you, how can you not be moved?

Although Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is noble and nominally the head of the six departments, he is usually more on the sidelines. Although his rank is high, he does not have much real power. bit?

He naturally understood that the reason why Liu Ji recommended him was because he wanted to regain control of Yushitai, and even had other plans, but even so, it was difficult to resist the temptation of the official position of Yushi doctor.

Fang Jun naturally received Xu Jingzong's gaze, but he ignored it.

He has always been jealous of Xu Jingzong, and despises his integrity and morality, but unlike Li Yifu, the latter has no weak connections and can be trampled to death by himself anytime, anywhere. One of the eight bachelors, the minister of Emperor Taizong's hidden residence, with too deep qualifications.

It is not easy to confine him to such a pragmatic position as Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites. How can he be allowed to serve as the doctor of the censor and shoulder the power of supervising all officials, so that he will soar into the sky and soar into the sky?
Therefore, he retorted: "Liu Xiangdao is conscientious and dedicated to his duties. He has made remarkable achievements and is well-known since he served as the royal doctor. The chaotic government has just been cleared up. If he is transferred rashly, will his previous achievements be wasted? Let's choose someone else."

Xu Jingzong was speechless, unable to hide his disappointment. Liu Xiangdao couldn't walk away, so he naturally couldn't take the position, and the golden opportunity was missed...

Li Ji couldn't figure out the relationship between Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong. It is said that these two people used to be the same robes in the academy, and together they punished Chu Suiliang to death. The relationship should be extremely close, but since Xu Jingzong was promoted to the Ministry of Rites Shangshu and Fang Jun were on guard and oppressive everywhere, so it was inevitable that Xu Jingzong felt resentful.

He recommended: "How about Pei Xizai, Zuo Cheng, Shangshu?"

Ma Zhou said: "But the one whose father is 'Pei Han' Pei Zhongxiao?"

Li Ji nodded and said: "Exactly, this person came from Wenxi Pei's family in the east. His grandfather Pei Zhongxiao once served as the third secretary of Zhou Yitong and the governor of Jinzhou, but his family status has not been obvious since the Sui Dynasty. He is impartial and selfless. If he is given the title of governor of Luozhou, he will be competent."

During the Sui Dynasty, the two capitals were developed side by side, and Daxing City and Luoyang had the same political status. If the emperor was in Daxing City, he would set up "Luoyang Left Behind", otherwise, he would set up "Daxing Left Behind".However, although it has been decided to build Luoyang, it is not appropriate to announce it to the outside world for the time being, so "Luoyang stay behind" cannot be set up, otherwise everyone will know the intention of the imperial court, and the original intention of blocking the news will be self-defeating.

Li Chengqian has an impression of this person. In fact, because Emperor Taizong once held the position of Shangshuling, the Shangshuling has been vacant since Zhenguan. .

Because the emperor is in charge of the Shangshu Order, the status of officials in the entire Shangshu Province is actually higher. Shangshu Zuo Pushe is the actual head of the minister, and Shangshu Zuocheng is the third in command of the Shangshu Province, which can be regarded as a high position.

It is very suitable for such a person to be the governor of Luozhou and responsible for the construction of Luoyang.

"Let's do this for the time being. The Chinese New Year is about to come. With all the complicated affairs in the court, it will be difficult to plan the construction of Luoyang for a while. We will discuss it later in the new year."

Li Chengqian made a final decision, and then said to Li Ji: "There is a shortage of grain in Guanzhong, so I will bother Lord Ying. According to the plan that Cai Erlang said just now, the two fleets will use one hand to transport as much grain as possible into the customs. It will be wasteful." Manpower and material resources, but it can also solve the urgent need."

Li Ji took the order: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will handle this matter personally, and I dare not cause panic in Guanzhong due to food shortage."

I thought this was the case, and it was just a reconfirmation in the next year, but Fang Jun suddenly said: "I think of a more suitable person... Your Majesty thinks, what about His Royal Highness King Wei?"

(End of this chapter)