Reborn Yue Feizhi returns my rivers and mountains

After Emperor Gaozong came to the throne, he eliminated the old parties in the court, appointed new people, and granted many ministers. Suddenly he remembered that Li Gang was leading troops from Changsha to serve the king, so he ordered Li Gang to serve as the right servant of Shangshu and the minister of Zhongshu. , come to the DPRK immediately to discuss matters.

As soon as Emperor Gaozong's edict came out, Zhongcheng Yan Qi reported: "Zhang Bangchang is favored by the Jin people. Although he is now ranked among the three Dukes and the title of county king, he should be given the title of Tongping Zhangshi to increase his weight. His position; and Li Gang is hated by the Jin people, your Majesty's appointment of him as prime minister is probably inappropriate and should be dismissed before he arrives."

Yan Qi was afraid that Emperor Gaozong would not agree, so he wrote the same content into five memorials and presented them to Emperor Gaozong. When the last memorial was handed in, Emperor Gaozong could no longer bear it and asked Yan Qi in the lobby: "As for me, I am afraid that the Jin people will not like my establishment. How can I rule out the Jin people's likes and dislikes in my world? The Jin people don't like me, but you want to change someone else?" After saying this, he threw the five memorials in front of him.Seeing that Long Yan was furious, Yan Qi quickly knelt down and kowtowed to beg for mercy, claiming that he did not dare.

After retreating from the court, Yan Qi still refused to give up. He sealed the five memorials and sent them to Li Gang, hoping to prevent his return.But after Li Gang read the memorial, he threw it on the ground and said, "It's nonsense. Such servile words really stain my eyes!" So he raised his troops to face the emperor at Yingtian Mansion.

Li Gang came to Yingtian not long ago. When Emperor Gaozong heard of his arrival, he sent officials to greet him and hosted a banquet for him. He also summoned Li Gang to the inner hall to meet him.

When Li Gang saw Emperor Gaozong, he fell to the ground and worshiped him, bursting into tears, and even Emperor Gaozong was extremely moved.During the conversation between the monarch and his ministers, Li Gang said, "The Jin people are unethical and specialize in winning by deception. China does not understand, so it falls into their treacherous schemes. Fortunately, the destiny of heaven has not changed. Your Majesty leads the army abroad and is respected by the people of the world. The responsibility of managing the government internally, fighting against the Jin people externally, welcoming back the Two Saints, and appeasing all the nations lies with Your Majesty and the Prime Minister. I know that I am not doing enough, and it is difficult for me to achieve the purpose of Your Majesty's appointment and beg for my life back. And I am returning to the court. On the way, Yan Qi still gave him a memorial to show to his ministers, saying that he was hated by the Jin people and should not be the prime minister. But a stupid person like him only knew that there was the Zhao family and did not know that there were Jin people, so he must be a Jin person. But it can be said that the minister is not talented enough to be prime minister, but it is not allowed to say that he is disliked by the Jin people and he should not be prime minister."

Seeing Li Gang's resignation, Emperor Gaozong was furious and demoted Fan Zongyin and Yan Qi.However, Li Gang still refused to become prime minister. Emperor Gaozong tried to persuade him: "I have known that you are loyal, righteous, and wise for a long time. If you want to make the Jin people fearful and submissive, and ensure peace in all directions, I must make you the prime minister. You should take the people of the country into consideration. Don’t say goodbye anymore.”

Hearing this, Li Gang paused, wept and thanked him, and said, "I am ignorant and have no merit. Your Majesty knows what I have encountered. However, today I am supporting you and protecting you from danger. Your Majesty, not your Majesty, is responsible for the plan's revival. I have no right or left to introduce you, so Your Majesty is the first to recognize and promote me." , is given the power to slaughter, how can Guan Zhong be enough to rely on the deputy figure to take responsibility? However, there is no beginning for failure, and there is an end for Xian Ke. I am isolated and few, and I will observe Guan Zhong's words that harm the hegemon, and pay attention to the relationship between gentlemen and villains. Make it possible to fulfill your ambitions and complete your considerations, even if you die without regrets. In the past, Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty wanted to meet Yao Chong, and Yao Chong wanted to say ten things, but all of them were temporarily ill. Now I also listen to the ten things and listen to the sky. Your Majesty will judge what is feasible. If you give it to me and carry it out, I will dare to accept it."

After hearing this, Emperor Gaozong said: "If you please speak frankly, I will definitely obey you."

Li Gang organized his thoughts and then said: "I have ten suggestions: one is to discuss the affairs of the country. It is said that the four descendants of China's emperor can defend and then fight, and can fight and then make peace, but they were all lost at the end of Jingkang. Now I want to War is not enough, but peace is not possible. It is better to self-govern first and focus on defense as a strategy. Wait for my political affairs to be repaired and my morale to be boosted, and then we can discuss large-scale initiatives. The second is to discuss patrols. It is said that the driver must go to the capital together to see the ancestral temple to express his condolences. In the hearts of the people in the capital, if there is no way to live, it is a plan to patrol. Looking at the situation of the world, Chang'an is the first, Xiangyang is the second, and Jiangning is the third. All of them should be prepared by the imperial edict. The third is to discuss the pardon order. It is said that there are routines for the pardon issued by the ancestors. The pardon written the day before yesterday was based on Zhang Bangchang's fake pardon. For example, pardoning evil and rebellious crimes and deposing officials and reinstating them with full official duties are all too common and unfeasible. It is better to correct them and follow the law. The fourth is to discuss tyranny. Contrary. It is said that Zhang Bangchang is a minister of the country, and he cannot face the difficult situation of death, but takes advantage of the power of the Jin Dynasty to change his surname and change his name. It is appropriate for him to be punished in a canonical manner and serve as a warning to all generations. The fifth day is about false fate. It is said that the country has undergone greater changes, and the sacrifice of Xianzhanjie is righteous. There are countless people who have been punished by false officials and bowed their knees in their court. In the past, Emperor Suzong suppressed thieves and those who defiled the false destiny were convicted of the sixth grade. It is advisable to imitate this to encourage scholars. The sixth chapter is to discuss war. It means that the military and political affairs have been neglected for a long time, and morale has deteriorated. If you are timid and lazy, you should establish new disciplines and believe that rewards must be punished to build up your morale. The seventh is to discuss defense. It is said that the enemy is cunning and will definitely come back. It is advisable to control measures along the rivers, rivers and Huaihe Rivers to prevent their attack. Eight It is said to discuss the main affairs. It is said that the government has many branches and the disciplines are disordered. It should be returned to Zhongshu once, and the court will respect it. The ninth is to discuss the long-term appointment. It is said that the ministers advanced and retreated too quickly during the Jingkang period and their effectiveness was neglected. It is better to choose them carefully and appoint them for a long time. Responsibility for success. The tenth chapter is about cultivating virtue. It is said that in accordance with the destiny of heaven, it is advisable to cultivate filial piety, brotherhood, courtesy and frugality, so as to look forward to the world and lead to the resurgence of China."

After Li Gang finished speaking about the Ten Discussions, he saw that Emperor Gaozong was silent, so he said: "These Ten Discussions are from the bottom of my heart. I hope the Holy One can give me a clear warning."

After hearing this, Emperor Gaozong said: "What you said is indeed a good policy. I am very relieved. I will announce it to everyone in the court tomorrow." Li Gang thanked and left.

After Li Gang left, Emperor Gaozong summoned Huang Qianshan and others into the inner room, handed Li Gang's ten proposals to everyone for circulation, and then asked, "What do you think?"

Huang Qianshan said: "Everything else is acceptable, except for treason and hypocrisy."

Emperor Gaozong asked: "Why?"

Huang Qianshan replied: "Your Majesty has issued a great treasure and granted amnesty to the world. Bangchang had his faults, but it was a helpless act. After the Jin people returned to the north, he deposed himself and returned the world to the Zhao family. Your Majesty will comment on his merits. Now Also speaking of his crime, things have happened repeatedly and cannot be done. When the other hypocritical ministers see the state of the country like this, their hearts will inevitably change, and the government will be unstable." Gaozong nodded.

In the court hall on the second day, Gaozong explained Li Gang's discussion to the ministers. Only eight discussions were left, but he left aside the two matters of treason and false orders.

Li Gang saw this and went out to report: "Rebellion and false orders are the most serious political punishments today. Zhang Bangchang was in charge of the dynasty, and he was in the government for ten years. Yuan Sheng came to the throne and was promoted to the prime minister. The country of Fang was in trouble, and the Jin Dynasty was in trouble. Man-made plot to change the surname, if Bangchang can stick to his integrity and promote the righteousness of the Song Dynasty in the world, so as to move his heart, the enemy may not regret the misfortune and keep the Zhao family. But Bangchang thinks he has the plan and corrects his title. He was banned in the palace, and he was good at issuing false edicts to stop the teachers of the King Qin from all directions. Knowing that the world was not agreeing with him, he had no choice but to ask Empress Dowager Yuanyou to listen to the government behind the curtain, and she proposed to welcome her. Bangchang's rebellion was like this from beginning to end, but the people who discussed it were different, please be prepared The discussion is based on the method of "Spring and Autumn". The man in Fudu City, De Bangchang, said that he could survive because of his establishment, and he would be free from the interference of gold and silver in important subjects. The Marshal's Palace spared Bangchang, saying that he did not need to be conquered and sent envoys to welcome him. . If the world is jealous of the prosperity of the country, then it is said that the name of the country is changed and the surname is changed, and the welcome is out of necessity. If the capital is virtuous, the marshal's office will tolerate it, it is private, but the world is jealous, it is public. The law of "Spring and Autumn" , the ministers have no generals, and the generals must kill them; if Zhao Dun does not attack the thieves, he will kill the king. Now Bangchang has usurped the title, and the enemy has retreated and stopped King Qin's army. It is not a special general and he will not attack the thieves. Liu Penzi said with The Han clan was established by Chimei. Later, he sent hundreds of thousands of people to surrender to Guangwu, but he was not allowed to die. Bangchang changed his ministers to emperors, and his sin was greater than the basin. He had no choice but to return home. The court did not correct his sins, but also respected him. This is What's the point? Your Majesty wants to build the cause of China's resurgence, but he respects his rebellious ministers as a sign to all directions. Who will not disintegrate him? He also pretends to order his ministers and ignores everything. How can he enforce the integrity of the world's scholar-bureaucrats?"

After Li Gang's words, Emperor Gaozong was speechless and had to remain silent.