The Multiverse Starting From White Deer Plain

297. Nanzhao Is Dissatisfied, I Am Willing to Go There (Seeking Full Order)

After Li Longji exterminated the forces of Princess Taiping and others, he felt that the imperial power was not solid, so he ordered the conscription of 200,000 soldiers to hold a military lecture at Mount Li. Google search reading

"Xuanzong held a military lecture at the foot of Mount Li, conscripted 200,000 soldiers, and the flags stretched for more than 50 miles!"-"Zizhi Tongjian"

In early October.

The emperor went from Chang'an to Mount Li.

Many royal relatives and nobles and civil and military ministers accompanied the emperor.

"Your Majesty is going to confer the title of Zhongshu Shilang, and I am really terrified. Now I have not made any achievements, and I am just in a high position. It is a disaster rather than a blessing."

"Please take back your order!"

Bai Gui said beside the imperial carriage.

In the center of the court, it is so easy to get promoted. The fifth-rank Zhongshu Sheren is promoted to the third-rank Zhongshu Shilang, which is equivalent to the deputy Zhongshu Ling. This is a sudden jump to the center of the Tang Dynasty. If he is given a Pingzhangshi, others can call him Bai Xiang.

The greatest merit is the merit of following the emperor.

It is also a coincidence.

After Li Dan abdicated, the appointment of officials above the third rank was still in the hands of him, the emperor. In order to seize power, Li Longji naturally had to promote his own forces, and it was impossible for him to let Bai Gui go. Bai Gui happened to be in the central government, so he was promoted several times and became the fifth rank Zhongshu Sheren.

It is quite in line with the regulations.

After all, in the central government, Zhongshu Sheren is considered the emperor's secretary and does not participate in political affairs.

The driver and secretary of the boss should not be underestimated, and their official rank cannot be too low.

But after Li Longji killed Princess Taiping, he took power alone. The merit of Bai Gui, a meritorious official who followed the emperor, cannot be ignored. He was promoted from Zhongshu Sheren to Zhongshu Sheng... The next one is Zhongshu Shilang.

"Meihe, since you have talent, I will not be stingy in promoting you."

"But what you said is indeed reasonable. Promoting you to the position of Zhongshu Shilang... may be a case of forcing you to grow too fast. How about changing you to the position of Taichang Shaoqing or Jixianyuan Bachelor?"

Li Longji smiled and said with a pleasant face.

Although he preferred Bai Gui's talent, it would be inappropriate to appoint him as Zhongshu Shilang next. At this moment, Bai Gui could understand his meaning. After resigning, he would appoint him to another official position as a transition. After a certain number of years, when his qualifications were similar, he would be promoted to Zhongshu Shilang, or even Pingzhangshi, which would not violate the court regulations and was reasonable.

In the Tang Dynasty, the position of Taichang Shaoqing was the fourth rank, in charge of rituals and music, and was a noble position.

"Although the position of Junior Secretary of the Ministry of Rites is good, I am not interested in this position."

"Your Majesty, although I am a civil servant, I was once the top scorer in the military examination. According to the rules, I can serve in various Zhechongfu to gain experience. Now I have had enough of civil service and want to do military work. Please help me, Your Majesty..."

"I have heard that Tubo and Nanzhao are colluding with each other to disrupt the border of our Tang Dynasty."

"Here are the ten strategies I wrote against Tubo and Nanzhao. Please take a look at it, Your Majesty..."

Bai Gui shook his head, took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it.

The collusion between Nanzhao and Tubo was not a rare thing at this time. After all, both countries had to bear the border pressure from the Tang Dynasty. It was a truth that the two weak countries united to fight against the strong.

"If you hadn't said it, I would have forgotten that you were the top scorer in the military exam."

"You said you wanted to be a military officer... Well, it seems that you are interested in Jiannan Road and governing Yizhou. But I will first see how your memorial is written. If these ten proposals are feasible, I will let you go to Jiannan Road."

Li Longji frowned and said.

It is not a good thing for a minister to have his own opinions. For the monarch, it is a taboo. But he is young and energetic now, and he is planning to work hard to govern and rebuild the prosperous Tang Dynasty. He does not think that he can't control Bai Gui, this thousand-mile horse. In addition, Bai Gui is indeed "loyal", and it is not feasible to not reward him for his merits. Bai Gui is also the top scorer in the military exam. It is not abrupt for him to want to shine in the military affairs.

You should know that Bai Gui secretly refused the position of the imperial concubine. In the Tang Dynasty, the imperial concubine was a high-ranking official. If he was trusted, he would often hold military power...

In addition, Tubo is disturbing the border, and Nanzhao is colluding with Tubo. The Tang Dynasty has been patient. If it can be controlled, it will be great.

"Tubo is located on the plateau, and it is inconvenient for the Tang people to fight. It takes a long time to train soldiers and horses on it... This is one proposal."

"Imitate the deeds of Zhang Qian in the old Han Dynasty, explore the power of Tubo and Nanzhao, and the alliance is better than 100,000 soldiers and horses... This is the second proposal."

"..."

Li Longji read them carefully one by one.

"Meihe is indeed a prime minister!"

"The ten memorials submitted by Prime Minister Yao can govern the country, and the ten memorials submitted by you can resist the millions of soldiers of Tubo and Nanzhao. Seeing that the ten memorials you wrote are so thorough, it can be seen that you have long planned to serve in the local government."

"I don't need two masters for one thing, and I am happy to help others achieve their goals."

"I will send you as the censor of Jiannan Road, and lead the governor of Yizhou. The states of Jiannan Road will be convenient for you..."

He thought about it and chose his words carefully.

The Tang Dynasty implemented the prefecture-county system at the local level, but the state at this time was different from the continent in the Han Dynasty. There were more than 360 states in the country, which were difficult to govern, so the state was set up as a supervisory area. However, the state often did not have an official position, but the emperor often sent censors and inspectors to each state according to needs to control the officials of each state.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

Bai Gui bowed slightly and saluted.

In the Tang Dynasty, officials did not kneel before the emperor at will. The prime minister and officials of higher ranks still had seats in the court. It was truly a situation where the emperor and the literati ruled the world together.

In fact, it is better for ministers to speak to the emperor for official posts and appointments. But he is the secretary of the Central Secretariat, which is equivalent to the emperor's secretary. Unlike officials in the outer court, he can speak to the emperor frankly, which will gain the emperor's trust. If other ministers are allowed to speak, it will inevitably make the emperor suspicious.

"Don't go to Jiannan Road to take office yet. It won't be too late to go after the military lecture in Mount Li."

Li Longji read Bai Gui's memorial again and again and couldn't let it go.

Bai Gui's calligraphy is his favorite. He recruited Bai Gui as the secretary of the Central Secretariat and drafted the imperial edict for him, which is also related to Bai Gui's calligraphy. This memorial is meaningful and contains confidential matters, which makes him happy.

"I understand."

Bai Gui promised.

Now in the early Kaiyuan period, the world was ruled by Prime Minister Yao Chong and Song Jing. It was impossible for a junior like him to jump to the court all of a sudden. Even if he became a prime minister by chance, there was a big difference between a powerful prime minister and a powerless prime minister. During the Ming Dynasty, Xu Jie was the second assistant, and he followed the orders of Yan Ge Lao. In order to curry favor with Yan Song, he even married his granddaughter to Yan Shifan's son as a concubine. This was unimaginable for the second assistant.

And some things should not be discussed if you are not in the position. Keep your mouth shut. Talking nonsense will offend people and kill people.

After he became the prime minister, some things can be done.

The same is true for Zhang Juzheng.

In the 28th year of Jiajing, after submitting "On Current Affairs", he stated the problems of the Ming Dynasty. Then, seeing that it did not attract attention, he endured and bore the burden for 29 years, until Gao Gong was overthrown, and then he began to reform.

Now Bai Gui thinks that it is better to wait until the time is right.

Li Longji is not Jiajing.

He will not be shelved for 29 years.

What he has to do now is to make merit and raise his reputation. At that time, the people of the world will support him to the pinnacle of power.

Wang Mang can do it!

There is really no need to worry about this for a while.

"I need to look at these ten memorials carefully. You can go to the Golden Immortal's phoenix chariot."

"Don't bother me anymore."

Li Longji said.

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