Great Tang Southern Emperor

What's more, everyone at the top of the Tang Dynasty wanted to express their opinion. His eldest grandson Wuji was also Li Zhen's uncle. Although he was not close, how could he fall behind others?Isn't it obvious that he told others that he had an opinion on Li Zhen?Isn't he afraid of being worn by Li Zhen in the future?

"I also mean the same thing, I am willing to support His Majesty..."

"Your Majesty's move will not cause any harm to Datang..."

"I think this matter is very good, and it can be regarded as giving the princes a little thought..."

"..."

Soon, the top civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty expressed their attitudes one after another, and the support rate was as high as 100%. This is simply a miracle-in fact, it is not a miracle. Li Shimin knew everything about it quite well, so it was natural to see that Li Shimin was very firm about this matter, and they would take the risk of offending Li Shimin to oppose his decision when they were full.

However, through this matter, they can also see that Li Zhen's background is coming. Don't look at Li Zhen's quietness in the court on weekdays. Confucianism picks thorns, under the embarrassment of the major forces, all kinds of embarrassment and hard support, and also very bad at being a human being, not knowing how to win people's hearts, resulting in a poor relationship with most middle-level officials...

But is that really the case?

The answer is that it is true-at least the last sentence is correct, the relationship between Li Zhen and the middle and lower officials is indeed not very good.

Because Li Zhen knew very well that most of these middle- and lower-level officials were actually the spokespersons of the major forces in the court, and they only hindered the operation of the court, which was of no benefit at all.Li Zhen is determined to win the Qing Dynasty, and they are natural enemies, so how can he have a good relationship with them?

On the contrary, the relationship between Li Zhen and the high-level upstarts of Datang is pretty good. At the very least, he can guarantee that at the critical moment, at least [-]% of the high-level people will be biased towards him, and the remaining [-]% ​​will be overwhelmingly neutral. Attitude - this is what Li Chengqian can't do. In fact, when Li Chengqian was the prince, he always wanted to win over these high-level officials, but unfortunately he did two things wrong.

The first is that he is too greedy. On the one hand, he wants to win the hearts of high-ranking nobles, and on the other hand, he also tries to gather middle- and low-level officials to his side. Little does he know that the high-level officials of Datang and the middle and low-level officials are fundamentally two different things. Although the two sides did not fight openly, the secret struggle was not at all more peaceful than the frontal battlefield.

Among these high-ranking nobles, perhaps some people do not have the same heart with Li Shimin.But there is one thing that even Li Shimin can't help but admit, that is, the country of the Tang Dynasty was finally brought down by these nobles, and they also have a part of the credit for the military medal.Correspondingly, they were able to sit where they are today because of the land they conquered. For them, the more stable the land of Datang, the more secure their position.

The two sides are mutually beneficial, and unless it is absolutely necessary, they will never oppose the court—even Hou Junji did not intend to rebel at the beginning. When he came to Nanyang, he was against Li Zhen. Those who released good intentions, it's a pity that they didn't control their greed and were seduced by Cheng Jianxi, and finally walked on the road of no return.

This is the case at the top, but who are those middle-level officials?Most of them are latecomers. After the founding of Datang, they were supported by various forces. They have various relationships behind them. They are not absolutely loyal to Datang, but pay more attention to the interests of the forces behind them. If it is good for you, that's all. Once the policy of the imperial court is contrary to the interests of yourself and others, then even if they try their best, they will not let the policy pass.

Of course, you can't slander the whole pot of porridge for rat feces just because half of it is rat feces. Not all middle- and lower-level officials are like this, and quite a few of them have their hearts towards the court.But there is no doubt that at least half of all middle- and lower-level officials have various backgrounds.

Chapter 984 The Right Way to Win People Over

Chapter 342 The Right Way to Win People Over

So from a certain point of view, there is a natural contradiction between the top group of people in the Tang Dynasty and the middle and lower officials. Li Chengqian didn't see the relationship between the two clearly. The feasibility of winning over the nobles from the upper class is really too small.

But Li Zhen is different. He comes from a later generation, and combined with what he saw and heard in Datang, he finally understands why Li Shimin is wise and decisive, but he still has to compromise with the aristocratic family. The penetration of the Tang Dynasty was too deep. Don't look at the fact that in the early Tang Dynasty, people from the aristocratic family rarely appeared at the top of the Tang Dynasty, but most of the middle and low-level officials were related to the aristocratic family. Even if they were not behind the aristocratic family, they were not good ... All in all, most of these people have no good intentions. They are all cancerous tumors parasitic on Datang. Once Li Shimin is ruthless, then before these cancerous tumors parasitic in Datang are eradicated, these cancerous tumors that erupt will be the first Datang's life.

Therefore, Li Zhen didn't work hard in the hands of middle and low-level officials at all. Except for a few innocent people, the rest with backgrounds would be left idle by Li Zhen even if they took refuge in Li Zhen-in the previous Yue There is a unit in the palace called the Guest House, which is full of mid-level and lower-level officials who have taken refuge in Li Zhen, as well as spies placed next to Li Zhen by various forces. Although Li Zhen did not reject these people with ulterior motives, but It's just a group of people who eat for nothing, just serve them with good food and drink, and raise them like pigs as a decoration, at most let them do some basic work, such as running errands, as for the more important Things will never let them intervene, let alone reuse them.

From the beginning to the end, Li Zhen only focused on how to win over high-level officials.Not to mention that they directly hold the decision-making power of Datang policies, but to put it bluntly, Li Shimin will definitely refer to their opinions when he chooses his successor in the future. It is much more useful to win over them than those middle-level officials—and the facts are indeed true. In this way, when Li Shimin deposed Li Chengqian and chose Li Zhen as the crown prince, Li Zhen, who had won the friendship of the upper officials, easily got their support. Otherwise, if they wanted to object, even Li Shimin would be forced to change his mind by them. .

This is another thing Li Chengqian did wrong, that is, he didn't hit the vital points of these high-level officials.

How did Li Chengqian win over these high-level officials?Maybe it's because he is already a prince and thinks his status is irreplaceable, so the method he uses is very simple and rude, that is, blatantly wooing him, and even threatening him if he fails to woo him. Officials may be useful, but this trick is still a little tender in front of these old foxes who are used to the world and have already developed inhuman wisdom. Not only will they not gain their loyalty, but it will also offend them—— —From the beginning to the end, Li Chengqian only managed to win over one Hou Junji, and even after he was deposed, he turned around and showed kindness to Li Zhen.

Li Zhen is different, his methods are much more clever, he is very clear about the situation of these nobles, if he can survive from that era and become the highest decision maker of the new dynasty, it is impossible to have a simple role .With such an existence, it is impossible to easily change their minds by relying on brute force alone, so Li Zhen used the curve to save the country - isn't it easy to deal with these people?Then ignore them, bypass them directly, and start from their family members, especially their children. I don't believe that they can shut themselves out after they have dealt with their children.

Li Zhen thought so, and he did the same, and the effect was very obvious-the earliest Fang Yiai was Du He, and these two people will not talk about it, and Yuchi Baoqing and Yuchi Baolin later, or Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Chuliang and so on used such a method. Li Zhen took the initiative to befriend them. These people were all young people back then, and they were not at all wary of Li Zhen's deliberate befriending. Instead, they were very happy and invested in it. In Li Zhen's camp, after their parents found out, they had already been marked with Li Zhen's mark, and it was impossible to break away from Li Zhen.

Then through these people, Li Zhen easily hooked up with their parents. No matter how selfless their parents are, they have only one choice in the face of their children's future, and that is to favor Li Zhen—although this kind of The bias is very slight, but what Li Zhen wants is this kind of slight, because it is this slight bias that will not be suspected by Li Shimin, but also can give Li Zhen great support at the most critical moment.

Looking at Li Zhen's changes and changes in status over the years, it was only at the most critical moment that he got the support of the top nobles to succeed. Otherwise, no matter whether he was able to lead the army to Lingnan as a prince, or Li Chengqian was deposed, Li Zhen became the new crown prince, and today's enfeoffment system is recognized, it will definitely not be so easy, and it may not be successful at all.

All in all, with the support of the high-level officials, the officials headed by Cui Dao didn't even have time to say a word. The proposal of Li Shimin and Li Zhen was passed, which once again proved that Li Zhen's judgment was correct—— Don't look at these mid-level and low-level officials, who are so awesome on weekdays, and they love Teddy every day. They think they are the second and the third. Once they are united, even the emperor will bow down to them ...

However, all this is just an illusion that the court let them see. In fact, no one will stop the rotation of the earth, not to mention that they are just some ants that can be replaced at any time?Even if they could indeed kill the elephant by uniting, it still requires the elephant to give them a chance to unite.The reason why they are not all dismissed is because a rash change of blood will lead to instability in the ruling and opposition parties, but if the imperial court is really in a hurry and has to attack them regardless of their own reputation and interests, how can they have any room for resistance?

On the contrary, the dignitaries that Li Zhen wooed are different. Each of them is the real decision-maker of Datang, even if they cannot completely lean towards him, but as long as there is a little inclination towards him, Li Zhen's position as prince It will be as stable as Mount Tai.Unless someone mobilizes the army to launch a coup in the palace, as long as Li Zhen does not die, he can easily sit on the throne just by waiting for Li Shimin to die...

Thanks to those middle-level officials who think they feel good, how are they actually important?They don't even have any decision-making power, and they have no qualifications to intervene in the decision-making of all major national affairs. Only the group of nobles at the top are the real decision-makers of Datang.

Chapter 985 A Sudden Sigh

Du 340 The third chapter suddenly sounded a sigh

The topic is a bit far away, so let's get down to business.

All in all, although Li Zhen's explanation was very pale, under the tacit understanding of many high-level officials, such an outrageous matter of entrusting Li Chengqian was passed.

What's even more outrageous is that this matter was not only passed, but also given by everyone: Your Majesty is not trying to turn back the wheel of history, and his old man's reward today cannot be regarded as restarting the enfeoffment system—His Majesty's purpose is from the beginning to the end. In the end, there is only one, and that is to replace Li Zhen, who is the younger brother, to compensate his eldest brother, the eldest son of the current emperor, the former deposed prince, and the current King of Hengshan, Li Chengqian, so he was given a piece of land to make him feel at ease. .

Although in this territory, Li Chengqian possesses supreme authority and can act recklessly, no one dares to control him even if he kills, but this fast place is not considered a feudal country, it can only be regarded as an autonomous dominion. How can a country be considered a country without even the most basic diplomatic rights and the right to declare war?

So under the tacit understanding of everyone, the early court was withdrawn in this way. With the tacit understanding of everyone, no one even asked the other most important question-that is, the court, or Li Shimin and Li Zhen were going to give Li Chengqian a seal. How big is the land?

Is it only the size of a fingernail?Or is it half the size of Tianzhu?

This is an important question, but no one has asked it.

Maybe someone has already remembered it, but the main tone of the whole matter has been set, and the distribution of Li Chengqian has become a foregone conclusion. What's the use of asking this question?

With the support of Li Shimin's father and son and the entire Datang high-level, even if the entire Tianzhu was entrusted to Li Chengqian, they could still come up with enough excuses to let this matter go through smoothly, and it is impossible to cause any obstacles to this matter.

On the contrary, the person who raised this matter will be hated by the emperor, prince, King Hengshan, and the entire Tang Dynasty. The future life will definitely not be easy, so why bother?

It's better not to talk about it, let's see how they will end up in the end?

"Your Highness, His Majesty summoned His Highness." After the court, Li Zhen thought that she should be able to run away... Oh no, I should find a hidden place to have a good rest, but Jiang was old and spicy after all, so he didn't wait. When Li Zhen walked out of the Holy Pole Hall, she saw Wang Tingchu's old face with a smile similar to that of a brilliantly blooming chrysanthemum.

Seeing this old face, if Li Zhen hadn't felt that Wang Tingchu was too old and might not be able to bear his strength, he would have punched him long ago, making his face full of peach blossoms—what's the matter with this old man?Didn't you just wait by the emperor's side?Why did you run in front of me in the blink of an eye?This footstep is too fast, right?

"Hmph, let's go." Although Li Zhen really wanted to fight, Li Zhen couldn't even restrain her anger.

"His Majesty forgives the crime, but the slaves can do nothing. This is what His Majesty means." Wang Tingchu has been in the palace for so many years and can still live so well. Observing words and emotions is his basic skill. He just took a look at Li Zhen's face, and he understood Li Zhen. Zhen was thinking about something now, and quickly took the initiative to subdue and said: "Your Majesty just let the slaves wait for His Highness here, the poor servants hurried to stop His Highness... But don't worry, Your Highness, according to the servants to see His Majesty's face , he should be in a very good mood, but it should be noted that after His Highness enters, His Majesty may say some harsh words for the sake of face. Don't worry, Your Highness. You just need to be soft and give His Majesty a step down. It will naturally go away."

"Is it up to you to say that? Don't you know this?" Li Zhen snorted, but he didn't lie, because he could tell from Li Shimin's previous actions that he didn't care about his act of entrusting the brothers. Li Shimin was supportive, otherwise he would not have raised it so openly in the court council, and even took the initiative to take the blame for himself.

It's just that Li Zhen is also very clear that what Li Shimin hates the most is that someone deceives him. In Li Shimin's heart, his own thoughts are definitely worthy of recognition, but in the final analysis, he also lied to Li Shimin, which cannot be denied.

As the deceived party, of course Li Shimin would not let Li Zhen go so easily, he would definitely scold him before rewarding and praising him, Li Zhen was already mentally prepared.

"I have seen my father, I don't know why my father called my son here?"

The place where Li Shimin saw Li Zhen was a study specially opened up for him——Although Wuzhuang Temple is much smaller than Daxing Palace, Ersheng Palace, which only occupies one-third of its area, cannot be compared with the Imperial Palace, but No matter how small the place is, it is not impossible to open up a study room.

"Do you still dare to come to see me?" Li Shimin's voice was very low, and those who were not familiar with him would probably be bluffed by him, and they might be sweating profusely.

However, although Li Shimin's aura looks terrifying, it doesn't frighten Li Zhen. Although Li Shimin's back is facing her, Li Zhen can't see Li Shimin's real expression, but he won't be too angry if he thinks about it ——As far as Li Zhen knows, when Li Shimin is angry, he doesn't turn his back on the person, but faces the person who angered him directly, and then oppresses him with endless royal power, directly giving the other person a great mental oppression.

"If it wasn't for the call of the father, the minister would never come here at this time." Although he saw Li Shimin's tricks, Li Zhen still had to follow Wang Tingchu's order - first, he gave Li Shimin a step by confessing. Next, let him vent the anger in his heart, and then things will be easy to handle.

As for whether he will be punished, Li Zhen said that there is no need to worry. Since the last time he was beaten and almost lost his life, Li Shimin has learned his lesson and will not treat people easily, especially those close to him. Physical punishment.

As for Li Zhen, as long as she doesn't get beaten, it's not considered a punishment - at most, she will be scolded and fined a little salary. He really doesn't care.

Li Shimin finally turned around and looked at Li Zhen coldly: "So you mean, if you don't count Wang Tingchu's fast running, you don't know where you are hiding?"