Han Shizu

Leping Gong was the Duke of the county, and his title was passed down from Li Chuyun, without the founding of the country. According to the system, he was downgraded and hereditary. However, after all, he was the son-in-law of the old emperor, and he married his favorite princess Liu Jia, so he made another change. After Li Jilong accumulated enough achievements and prestige, he was promoted to the Duke.

Li Jilong is already over [-] years old and is at the peak of his life, both in his family and career. His whole person is dignified and his every move has the air of a superior.

In the study room, bright lights reflected three figures. The heroic young man stood upright and was waiting on his side. He was Li Zhaoxian, the eldest son of Li Jilong and Liu Jia. He has now graduated from the juvenile class of the military academy and was arranged by Li Jilong to serve in the military. Experience training.

Li Jilong was in the main seat, looking in high spirits, showing no sign of fatigue that should be expected at dusk.Sitting next to him was a man with a dignified face and a respectful attitude. This was his younger brother Li Jihe.

Li Jihe came to visit this time, naturally not to see him off. Li Jilong was not among the ministers accompanying him. He had other important responsibilities. On the contrary, Li Jihe was accompanying him as an officer of the Imperial Army.

However, looking at his elder brother, Li Jihe smiled and said: "The departure is about to begin. I have been busy with camp affairs in recent days. I haven't congratulated my elder brother yet. One step further, I will be enthroned as Marquis Yu in front of the palace!"

After the old emperor decided to go on patrol, he made another not inconsiderable adjustment to the military and political affairs of the capital. Li Jilong was officially promoted to the position of Yuhou, the capital of the palace. This is the most powerful position in the palace at the moment, and he is the real "deputy commander in front of the palace." , is responsible for presiding over the daily work of the Dianqian Division. As long as it is the Dianqian Division's affairs, Marquis Yu can intervene.

At this point, all we have to do next is wait to enter the Privy Council, or even go directly to the hall to pay homage to the Prime Minister. With Li Jilong's identity, achievements and qualifications, he will proceed step by step. As long as nothing goes wrong, sooner or later, he will have a place in the Political Hall.

At the same time, the senior general in the capital who had changed his position along with Li Jilong was Zhending Hou Cao Bin. This old privy envoy was appointed by the old emperor to be the commander of the inspection department and was in charge of [-] inspection troops in Xijing and the surrounding areas.

Unlike the Palace Front and the Second Department of Guards, the Chief of the Inspection Department has real power. In any era, those who control the barrel of a gun have a strong waist.

As for the court, Lu Duan, who had served as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel for almost ten years, finally moved away. He went a step further and was appointed Minister Zuo Cheng and Tong Ping Zhangshi. Together with Zhao Pu, he assisted the prince in supervising the country and became the de facto deputy prime minister of the court.

This change has nothing to do with Zhao Kuangyi. He is still in charge in Tokyo, coordinating the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction of the Huanghuai prefectures.Although he had already made up his mind and had a clear understanding of the way forward, when he heard about the personnel changes in the Xijing court, Zhao Kuangyi almost broke through and even Lu Duan climbed in front of him.
The changes involving so many ministers and important military and political positions have a wide-ranging impact. After all, every carrot is a pitfall. The chain reaction caused by this adjustment has almost formed a small political wave.The ebb and flow of the tide are accompanied by the comings and goings of success and failure.

Of course, in addition to being concerned about the impact of this personnel adjustment on their immediate interests, the dignitaries are also more curious about the old emperor's purpose of making such a move before leaving, including being in the spotlight during this transfer. Li Jilong.

Li Jilong also thought about this matter for several days, and finally came to only one conclusion, that is, the old emperor chose those he trusted enough, and were harmless to him, and could keep him hundreds of miles away. , the person who still helps him control the situation in the court.
Many people with political wisdom can see this. However, the feelings brought about by the old emperor's actions are also very different from those in the past.

For example, Li Jilong, in addition to feeling the trust of the old emperor and the pride of the new head of the palace, did not feel something strange in his heart.

The source of this strangeness is still the old emperor, and the reason is not complicated. In Li Jilong's view, compared to the past, the old emperor today is slightly less confident. He is the hero who controls the country by himself. He has always been the only one to spur the world. Who in the world dares to Why do you need to engage in such "little tricks" to resist him?The more actions you take, the less confident you become.
Of course, this was just Li Jilong thinking about this issue from the perspective of a courtier, and it was impossible for him to truly understand the ambivalence of an old emperor.

At the same time, even Li Jilong has such suspicious and scrutinizing eyes, which can also reflect the current mental state of these distinguished ministers.Logically speaking, as the eldest son-in-law of the old emperor, he should not even have similar thoughts, just like in the past, but now.
Everyone still awes the old emperor, but this awe has gradually changed qualitatively. In front of the old emperor, they must be walking on thin ice and serve carefully, but once they are out of sight, any thoughts and ideas can pop out. .

Li Jihe's congratulations suddenly brought back what he had been thinking about these days. However, there were some things that were not suitable to be discussed with the uncle and nephew present.

Looking at Li Jihe, Li Jilong's majestic face showed a gentle smile as an elder brother, waved his hands and sighed: "Compared with the chores in the Yamen, I still prefer to directly lead the troops in battle and guard one side. These days , I miss the time when I led troops in Monan even more."

As for the eldest brother's resume, as a qualified younger brother, Li Jihe could basically tell everything about him. He listened to his emotion and immediately agreed, telling his achievements in Monan: "The eldest brother went out to the fortress six times and conquered Mobei six times. He is famous all over the world. !”

"It's a bit of a false reputation, but I deserve it!" Li Jilong shook his head, his expression was serious, and he said with a hint of sadness: "To this day, I am still criticized for being a princess. I really live up to my late father's honor!"

Seeing this, Li Jihe immediately comforted him and said: "They are all jealous rumors. Don't worry about it, brother. If you don't think like this, it will only serve the villain's purpose. Your Majesty always appoints people according to their talents. All the princes in front of the palace do this." How can such an important job be accomplished through nepotism? Of all the famous consorts, only you and Yang Yuanxian (Yang Yanzhao) are reused."

If the old emperor heard what Li Jihe said, he would probably be ashamed.Although the old emperor’s employment policy of “employing people based on their talents” has been advocated for decades, in actual practice, there are many examples of people being employed based on selfishness.Of course, perhaps in the eyes of people like Li Jihe, they only see the "virtuous" and "talented" parts.

Li Jilong smiled after listening to his advice. What kind of person he was, why did he need this brother to ease his emotions.Although Li Jihe is almost thirty, in Li Jilong's eyes, he is still just a younger brother.

His smile faded, Li Jilong looked at Li Jihe seriously, and said in a deep voice: "You came at the right time, I happen to have something to explain to you!"

After a pause, Li Jilong slowly spoke: "Your Majesty has not been on a long-distance tour for nearly 20 years, and the internal army is also average. Please note that being stationed in the palace is completely different from being an escort on a tour. There is no room for negligence! These years , there has been a lot of laziness in the imperial army, and a large number of noble children are filling it. Although this is His Majesty's love and support for the children of meritorious officials, he will never allow his imperial army to slip.

This tour is enough to reveal many issues, who is good and who is bad, who is good and who is short, who is good and who is mediocre, how much can be reflected.

During your escort, you should keep in mind that you should treat this patrol as a war. What you are facing is a test of life and death on the battlefield, rather than a trip to enjoy the mountains and rivers, to escape the summer heat and see flowers.

Having a correct attitude and being meticulous will not make you outstanding and stand out from other Ouchi officers, but at least you will not make mistakes!

It’s not easy for a child from a poor family, and a noble family also doesn’t have much room for mistakes.”

Although Li Jilong's explanation was always calm in tone, his attitude was a little too solemn, which made Li Jihe feel a huge pressure.Facing his brother's serious gaze, Li Jiping calmed down and responded with a solemn face: "I will definitely keep my elder brother's teachings in mind and don't dare to slack off!"

"So good!"

Li Jihe was 29 years old at the time and served as a commander in the Da Nei Army, a battalion-level unit with only about [-] people in charge.This position is not low at all. The Ouchi Army is not accessible to ordinary people.

The early Ouchi Army selected the most elite and loyal soldiers from the Forbidden Army and stationed them in the Forbidden Palace to protect the emperor and the court.Later, it was expanded to the national army, especially the most experienced and elite border guards and meritorious officers and soldiers.

However, there were some changes slowly later. As the second and third generations of nobles grew up, the outstanding ones were also selected to serve in the imperial city. The Ouchi Army was the place with the largest number of people.Nowadays, it has evolved into an honor that can even be linked to the status and strength of the family. Even the rising bureaucrats are trying their best to send their descendants to the Imperial Army.

As a result, the combat effectiveness of the Ouchi Army will certainly not be able to remain at the top of the world like it was during the Qianyu era.There is no doubt that the children of nobles are all elites trained by aristocratic education. The competition for upward competition is extremely fierce, but at the same time, some bad trends are also spreading.First of all, in terms of mental attributes, the Ouchi Army is far inferior to its previous years.

After years of development, in addition to meritorious service, military academy training, military examination selection and the inertial qualification assessment and promotion in the military are the three most important channels for the advancement of military officers. But in fact, the Ouchi Army also has one, and it is much better than the others.

The Imperial Army is the true cradle of officers in the Han Dynasty. It has one advantage that is incomparable, and that is the attribute of "the Emperor's Guards". For the feudal autocratic empire of the world, this attribute has a real aura. It is so dazzling that it is the same as the "emperor's disciples" who took the civil service examination, or even closer. After all, while they were brainwashed by loyalty and patriotism, they were also closer to the emperor and were the most loyal defenders of the imperial power.

The establishment of the Ouchi Army is divided into eight armies and sixteen battalions. Counting company and logistics, there are more than [-] people in the army, and nearly [-]% of them are children of powerful people.In such a "high-quality" team, Li Jihe, as one-sixteenth of the battalion commander, is naturally of high value. If he were to be sent to other places, he would have to start as the commander of a state's troops and horses at least. .

This time the old emperor went on a tour, it was naturally impossible for all the imperial troops to accompany him. Coincidentally, Li Jihe and his subordinate battalion of officers and soldiers were all escorting him.This was both an honor and a test. It was such a serious matter that Li Jilong couldn't help but explain it specially.

In addition to Li Jihe, Li Jilong also had a brother, Li Jixun. Li Chuyun was only five years old when he died. Like Li Jihe, he was raised by Li Jilong like a brother and a father.However, unlike his two elder brothers, he took the civil service route. At the age of 26, he was serving as the chief registrar of Zhizhi County in Guan Nei. After a few more years, he would be able to correct himself.

The mansion was busy, and Li Ji had to explain to his family members that they had to return to the camp to prepare in the evening. Therefore, the two brothers left in a hurry after talking for a while.

Li Jilong could not rest at ease, so he called Li Zhaoxian to go to the inner house.Although Li Zhaoxian is young, his calm demeanor is almost the same as his father's. It is obviously the result of elite education from a powerful family.

Looking at the eldest son's serious and bitter expression, Li Jilong couldn't help but smile and said with a smile: "Why are you so serious? You are a little depressed. Should I let you go with your mother and relax a bit?" "

Hearing this, Li Zhaoxian shook his head and said seriously: "My son has just joined the Forbidden Army. He is not familiar with everything yet and needs time to settle. But if you stay in the capital, you can not only accept your father's teachings at all times, but also fulfill your filial piety on behalf of your younger brothers and sisters. Mother can do the same." Travel with peace of mind”

Hearing the eldest son's answer, Li Jilong couldn't help but sigh. He had always been busy with official duties in the past, and the princess took care of everything at home, including the education of his children.

As the eldest son, Li Zhaoxian has received more attention, but the amount of attention is limited. However, from the perspective of inheriting the family business, Li Zhaoxian is qualified. For this calm performance, few of his peers can match it. , Li Jilong was naturally infinitely satisfied.

The father and son were talking here, but before they arrived, the princess learned that her uncle had left and had already sent someone to rush her.This triggered a lot of emotion in Li Jilong. Whether the princess is good or not, it can be said that the princess accounts for at least half of the credit for Li Jilong's powerful position today, but in this inner house, she is indeed a bit tougher.