"This subject is willing!"
"Your Majesty, you can't!"
Two voices rang out in the hall at the same time.
One of them was Zhangsun Chong, his face glowing.
One of them was Zhangsun Wuji, his expression uncertain.
The father and son showed completely different attitudes towards the same matter.
"Your Majesty, Chong-er is young and inexperienced. Isn't it a little too hasty to let him directly become the Vice Minister of Revenue?”
Zhangsun Wuji hurriedly said.
He felt that there was something fishy about this.
Li Shi Min's eyes flashed with a bright light, but he still looked calm as he spoke to Zhangsun Wuji.
"Ancestors, as the saying goes, you should not avoid relatives when selecting talents.”
"Moreover, your son is doing well in his position as Zong Zheng's junior official.”
"He is well-mannered and has extraordinary abilities.”
"Even if he's young and lacks experience, he still has Xuan Cheng to take care of him in the Ministry of Revenue.”
"Shouldn't we give the young people a chance in the royal court?”
"Otherwise, they would all be old and stubborn. The Imperial Court is a little too dull.”
"You don't have to refuse. This matter is settled.”
Then he looked at Zhangsun Chong and said,"Zhangsun Chong, report to the Ministry of Revenue today."”
A hint of excitement flashed across Zhangsun Chong's face.
This was a position with real power of a Rank-4!
It was a completely different concept from his original Zong Zhengshao!
Although his grade had dropped, this was an obvious drop and a hidden rise!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhangsun Wuji frowned. Li Shiming's casual arrangement made it hard for people not to think of something.
Could it be that His Majesty was really going to give the Zhangsun Clan power?
Even someone as intelligent as him couldn't immediately figure out what the Emperor and Wei Zheng were planning.
"Your Majesty, then the Imperial Censorate will be empty."”
"The Imperial Censor monitors the officials and is the role model of the court.”
Li Shi Min deliberately pondered for a long time before saying.
"Then why don't you let your uncle, Zhangsun Shunde, take over?”
"When Xuan Cheng isn't at the Imperial Censorate, he's been taking care of most of the time.”
"He's highly respected and trusted by all the officials.”
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence.
Although it was silent, it set off a storm in everyone's hearts!
What did His Majesty mean?
Zhangsun Chong would be the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
Let Zhangsun Shunde be the role model for all officials, the imperial censor with the same position as the prime minister!
In addition to Zhangsun Wuji, the Minister of Personnel Affairs, and Zhangsun Wugou, the Empress!
Almost half of the court was under the Zhangsun Clan's control!
Once this situation was formed, many things in Chang 'an and the Great Tang would be decided by the Zhangsun Clan!
Many people's breathing began to quicken.
Those who had connections were thinking about how to send gifts to improve their relationship with the Zhangsun Clan.
It didn't matter. He just had to think of ways to get in touch with the Zhangsun Clan.
Zhangsun Wuji was slightly absent-minded, and a fiery light flashed in his eyes.
Was His Majesty serious?
Suppressing the wild thumping of his heart, Zhangsun Wuji still could not believe it.
"Your Majesty, please retract your order."
"How can my Zhangsun Clan be so favored by His Majesty?”
"It's fine if Chong-er is the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, but I'm afraid that uncle won't have enough energy to be an imperial censor in his old age."
He shook his head.
Wei Zheng stood at the side with his eyes closed, not saying a word.
In his heart, he was still secretly praising Zhangsun Wuji for being so cautious.
Li Shi Min waved his hand.
"There's no need for auxiliary machinery to be like this."
"You and I are one family. We should not avoid relatives when recommending talents.”
"Don't think too much. Don't worry.”
Zhangsun Wuji couldn't see any flaws in Li Shiming's sincere expression and words.
Now that things had come to this, he did not know how to deal with it.
He could only take it one step at a time.
Sighing slightly, he could only thank her again.
Zhangsun Shunde had become the new Imperial Censor!
Zhangsun Chong had committed a grave mistake. Not only was he not punished, but he was also placed in an important position in the Ministry of Revenue by Li Shimin.
All the officials above Level Nine in Chang 'an saw this scene during the morning court session.
The shock and guesses in his heart could not be described with words.
It was as if Li Shiming was announcing to the world that he was going to give power to the Zhangsun Clan!
He believed that the next day, the entire Chang 'an, and even the entire Tang Empire, would know about this!
This was a huge shock to the officialdom!
Many people secretly swallowed their saliva.
Was the era of aristocratic families coming again?
……
……
Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng.
He realized that this fellow was still calm and unperturbed. No one knew what he was thinking.
Li Shi Min could only describe his plan in one word.
That was " audacious."
Li Shiming smiled bitterly in his heart and couldn't help but remember the words that Wei Zheng had written yesterday.
Lure the snake out of its hole.
However, if this could allow him to see the bottom line of the aristocratic families and the state of the world, why not?
Anyway, he was already about to fall into a dead end. What could he do if he fell deeper?
"Do you still have anything to report for today's morning court session?”
After Li Shi Min finished all this, he was ready to end the morning court session.
Originally, this kind of twice a month court meeting was used to announce the occurrence of certain major events.
Now that his goal had been achieved, this lengthy assembly could be dismissed.
At that time, only a few people would be left to discuss.
At this moment, the Minister of Rites, Chu Liang, stood out.
He held the jade board in his hand and bowed deeply."Your Majesty, the Tibetan diplomatic mission is already on the way.”
"I believe we will arrive in Chang 'an in a few days.”
"To discuss the marriage between Tubo and the Great Tang.”
" But many people in the court are dissatisfied with the diplomatic mission. It's not safe to let them stay in the courier station in Chang 'an.”
"If he enters the palace…"
He paused and sighed."Your Majesty, please make a decision."
Li Shi Min's expression turned serious.
Even Wei Zheng opened his eyes.
This matter had a deep impact on both the court and the people.
After all, Lin Chuan's words had left a deep impression on the world.
Do not cede territory, do not pay reparations, do not become subjects, do not marry, do not pay tribute, the emperor guards the gate, the king dies for the country!
Whether it was the aristocratic families or the commoners, there was no lack of hot-blooded people!
They couldn't accept Li Shimin's proposal to marry the Tubo!
Many of them even harbored extremely radical thoughts!
As expected, Chu Liang finished speaking.
The entire court was in an uproar.
"Our Great Tang would rather die than marry!"
"Your Majesty, the men of the Great Tang are not completely dead yet. How can we bow to the Outsiders?”
"Has Your Majesty forgotten what Lin Shuai said?”
"Our Great Tang was once weak and humiliated by the Turks, but we are already so powerful and prosperous. Why should we give in?”
"Your Majesty, please expel the diplomatic mission. We are willing to rush to the border and fight to the death with the Tubo!”
However, there were also many people who insisted on the marriage.
"Foolish! How can the Great Tang fight now?”
"The army is weak and the morale of the army is lax!"
"In recent years, in the wars at the border, have we won any of them?”
"Fight, fight, fight. With what?"
"Food, soldiers, money, food, which one doesn't need to be consumed?
"Tubo and Mobei's Xue Tuoyan each have over 300,000 soldiers, eyeing them like tigers eyeing their prey!”
"Once the flames of war begin, our Great Tang will have to face the pressure of the armies of the two kingdoms!”
"How can we fight like this?"
"That was then and that is now. Everyone, listen to this old man's advice.”
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