Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 5072 Leader of the Group
Fang Jun said aggrievedly, "My son is not the only one saying this. It has been widely spread outside for a long time. The rich and powerful often bring it up as a topic of conversation after dinner. Whenever someone asks my son about this matter in detail, my son cannot answer. Others just think that my son is too embarrassed to speak up. Why don't you talk to my son in a proper way?"

"Rebel!"

Fang Xuanling was so angry that his beard trembled. He cursed: "How could this happen? It's just a rumor spread among the people in the market. You are my son, but you don't know how to protect my reputation, but instead help the tyrant to commit atrocities. This is simply unreasonable!"

The fact is, of course, that Emperor Taizong gave him two palace maids, but before he could take them home, his wife, Lu, who learned the news, threatened to commit suicide, forcing Emperor Taizong to rescind his decision with a gloomy face.

But how can we publicize this matter everywhere?
Even if someone knows it, they must categorically deny it!
Otherwise, wouldn't the rumor that Fang Xuanling was "henpecked" be confirmed?

Fang Jun was speechless. Who can protect your reputation?
It has been passed down for thousands of years and has become a symbol of "henpecked". My mother is even more powerful and has created a word like "jealousy"...

But they finally changed the topic. Fang Xuanling no longer kept nagging about his work style, and the father and son discussed the current situation.

At last, Fang Xuanling advised: "Your father knows your political pursuits, and I also think that using the Political Affairs Hall to check the imperial power is a stroke of genius, and it will surely become a model for future generations. But the 'king of the world' has a long history and is deeply rooted in people's hearts. It is not easy to weaken or even replace it. Such things must not be rushed and attempted to be accomplished overnight, otherwise they will surely suffer backlash. In fact, the current Political Affairs Hall has allowed everyone to see its unparalleled efficiency, which is far better than the so-called supremacy of imperial power and the golden words of the emperor. Just follow the rules and influence them subtly, and that's enough."

Fang Jun nodded to show that he understood.

Looking back throughout the ages, both at home and abroad, when did the supreme imperial power fall from the altar and even come to an end?
It is not a few military rebellions, not a change of dynasties, nor whether a certain system is advanced or not, but the awakening of people's wisdom.

When people all over the world realize that imperial power is a mountain entrenched on them, a leech attached to their bodies, and that the interests of imperial power are contrary to their own interests, then they will rise up to fight until the supreme imperial power is completely overturned and they become the masters of their own house.

The interests of the country, which are the interests of the people, are supreme.

There is no other way.

To achieve such a situation, not only policy support and system transformation are needed, but also time is needed.

There is a long way to go.

But as the saying goes, "dripping water wears away a stone, and a rope saw cuts through wood", one day the people will become the masters of this country and overturn the mountains that oppress them one by one...

*****
July, first day of the month.

At the beginning of the morning hour, the stars and the moon were dim, and the Chang'an City, shrouded in darkness, looked like a giant beast lurking in the Guanzhong land, with lights dotted everywhere on the city walls.

Then, flames ignited from various neighborhoods, winding out and converging into one place in a mighty force, crossing the entire city like a fire dragon, and finally gathering at Chengtian Gate.

The lights on the city walls were lit one after another.

Many foreign envoys and officials of other ethnic groups stood at the foot of the city wall, looking up in amazement.

The gate tower, Duolou, East and West Quelou and the corridors in between form a huge "concave" shaped building. In front of the city gate, there is a "three-que" symbolizing the imperial authority and the supreme regulations. There are twelve duty rooms on each side for officials who come to court to temporarily rest and recuperate. The huge building complex surrounds the huge square in the middle and is connected to the cross street running across the east and west. It looks majestic and dignified.

Foreign envoys and officials of other ethnic groups who paid their first homage to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty only felt a pressure as heavy as a mountain pressing down on their heads. Only when they were here could they feel the unparalleled power and prosperity of the Tang Empire, which dominated the world.

Even the towers in the sky and the palaces of immortals in dreams have never been so majestic and majestic...

A feeling of inferiority arises spontaneously.

Fang Jun rode up with his personal guards, dismounted in front of the first duty room on the right, and entered the room. Cui Dunli, Liu Rengui, Cheng Wuting and other officials all stood up, bowed to the ground, and saluted. Fang Jun bowed in return, straightened up, and smiled and waved his hand: "Sit down, no need to be so formal."

Everyone waited for their host to take his seat before they took their seats.

Cui Dunli asked directly: "At today's court meeting, civil and military officials are preparing to refute the edict of the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and the Censorate is even more prepared and aggressive. How should we choose?"

Fang Jun looked around and saw that they were all his trusted confidants. He did not say anything vague and said bluntly: "The edict to confer the title of Zhaoyi is contrary to common sense and seems to be an act of usurpation. We cannot succumb to power. We should fight for our rights and never compromise."

Liu Rengui was very worried: "This is the general trend in the court. Your Majesty may lose all his prestige this time. As ministers, it is right for us to argue with reason, but if we push too hard, will it be too much?"

Cheng Wuting disagreed: "We can't agree with His Majesty, can we? We know that the whole world is against the canonization of Zhaoyi, but we agree with the imperial power. We will definitely be regarded as fawning hawks and dogs, and our reputation will be bad."

Liu Rengui said, "Everyone in the world is against your majesty's canonization of Zhaoyi, but the Minister of the Central Secretariat is the only one who is unwavering and as steady as a rock. There may be something fishy about this. After all, can you believe that Liu Sidao is such an upright and upright person? He is Liu Sidao, not Wei Wenzhen!"

After Wei Zheng's death, he was posthumously named "Wenzhen". People all over the world called him "Wenzhen" to show respect.

Fang Jun glanced at Liu Rengui. When it comes to political talent, this man is indeed much better than Cheng Wuting. No wonder he will be able to become a prime minister in the future.

Cheng Wuting was not stupid. He figured it out and spread his hands, saying, "What do you mean? It's not good to agree, and it's not good to oppose. You can't just be submissive, right? That doesn't mean you won't offend either side, but you won't please either side!"

If you oppose Your Majesty, you will gain a reputation for being upright and incorruptible; if you support Your Majesty, you will gain the favor of the imperial power... But if you neither support nor oppose, you will neither gain a reputation nor satisfy Your Majesty.

"Fence-sitters" are never popular...

Fang Jun stopped the debate: "This matter is different from other matters. It is related to the stability of the harem at present, and it will affect the stability of the crown prince in the long run. We cannot retreat or give in. Even if the imperial edict is finally issued, we must show a tough attitude."

He looked around and made the final decision: "Let everyone know that we firmly support the Crown Prince. No one can violate the order of the family lineage and the country!"

Not even the emperor!

"Here!"

Everyone agreed with a roar.

Disputes and debates are only for the purpose of better sorting out the situation and adopting more appropriate countermeasures, but once Fang Jun has made a decision, the others will no longer have any objections and will do their best to follow it.

When Chengtian Gate slowly opened and drums sounded from the city wall, Liu Li walked out of the duty room, tidied his clothes a little, and saw Fang Jun walking in front of him towards the city gate. Behind him, Cui Dunli, Liu Rengui, Cheng Wuting and others followed closely.

On the way, Ma Zhou, Tang Jian, Dai Zhou, Pei Xizai and others gathered around him, surrounding him like stars surrounding the moon.

Liu Li sighed lightly, feeling a little frustrated.

Although the Fang family is a family of civil officials, Fang Jun was born a military general after all. Now he has won over many civil officials and has become a powerful figure. Even senior officials like Dai Zhou and Tang Jian secretly respect him and are willing to bow down to him...

In comparison, I, as a civilian leader, am far inferior in momentum.

The officials on both sides saw Fang Jun and his group striding towards Chengtian Gate with great speed and gait, and they all kept silent.

Liu Li calmed down and said in a deep voice: "Let's go!"

He led a group of civil servants and followed closely behind him, entering Chengtian Gate one after another.