The construction of the Arsenal has begun, and the overall person in charge of the project is Yan Liben.This is the first project that Yan Liben has been responsible for since he came out.In later generations, Yan Liben was widely praised for his painting talent.In fact, in addition to painting, Yan Liben also adheres to his family education, and has deep attainments in craftsmanship and construction.The Arsenal is not a big project, it is just the construction of ordinary houses and courtyards, and with Yan Liben's talent, this is inevitably suspected of being overkill.Li Shimin asked him to be in charge of the construction of the Arsenal Administration, and more because Yan Liben would serve in the Arsenal Administration in the future.Fang Zhi was also ordered by Li Shimin and participated in the construction of the project as Yan Liben's deputy.On the contrary, it was Zhao Yunze, the person in charge of the Arsenal Administration, and Li Shimin did not appoint him any relevant ministries related to the construction of the Arsenal Administration.Therefore, Zhao Yunze only went to the scene on the day of the start of the construction of the arsenal and made a photo, and threw a sentence to Yan Liben and Fang Zhi, "The two brothers, built this time, but our own yamen, don't be sloppy", and then became the shopkeeper.However, Zhao Yunze's free life did not last long.On the second day of Fang Xuanling's visit, Zhao Yunze was summoned into Taiji Palace by Li Shimin.Li Shimin was summoned to Zhao Yunze in the Liangyi Hall this time.It can be seen from Li Shimin's dress that he should have just left the court.Li Shimin held a brush in his hand and wrote something on the bookcase.When Zhao Yunze saluted, Li Shimin didn't raise his head, but said casually: "Sit down, wait first." ”Zhao Yunze had no choice but to kneel down on a cushion for His Royal Highness first, waiting for Li Shimin very uncomfortably.Not long after Li Shimin wrote, he put down the pen and moved his wrist.He looked at Zhao Yunze, frowned and asked, "You haven't taken a bath for a few days?"
”Zhao Yunze replied inexplicably."
That's writhing around, there's lice on it," Li Shimin said angrily."
I'm not used to sitting like this."
Zhao Yunze had no choice but to tell the truth.He couldn't help but scold in his heart: What the hell is going on with Li Er, is it that he is talking to other ministers, and he is also so inappropriate Shimin smiled slightly, and said: "I'm not used to sitting like this, so hurry up and make a batch of those new-style furniture, and replace all these cushions in the Taiji Palace for me." ”"Your Majesty is not used to sitting on cushions," Zhao Yunze asked in surprise.Li Shimin shook his head and said: "Although it is an ancient ritual to sit like this, but after sitting for a long time, my legs will be numb and my waist will be sore."
If this is the case in the prime of life, wouldn't it be even more so for those old and frail ministers that you have created comfortable and practical seats, and I must naturally understand the hardships of my courtiers. ”Zhao Yunze pursed his lips secretly, and said in his heart: What you said is really good, what kind of understanding of the hard work of the courtiers, it is true that you want to enjoy it yourself.Without waiting for Zhao Yunze to express his position, Li Shimin said again: "I summoned you this time for the sake of the arsenal. ”After speaking, he motioned to the waiter on the side and took the stack of documents on the case to Zhao Yunze."
This is the list of middle- and low-level officials and junior officials of the Arsenal Special Agency selected by the Ministry of Officials, you can take a look at it first."
Li Shimin said.Zhao Yunze flipped through the stack of papers.This is a very complete file, not only with the names of each person, but also with a very detailed record of the origins and achievements of these people.The first few pages are a list of mid-level officials.After Zhao Yunze saw it, he had a plan in his heart.Fang Zhizhi, the son of Fang Xuanling, the eighteenth scholar of the former Qin Palace; Du Gou, the son of Du Ruhui, the eighteenth scholar of the former Qin Palace; Yu Lizheng, the son of Yu Zhining, the eighteenth scholar of the former Qin Palace; Qin Huaiyu, the son of Qin Qiong, the former general of the Qin Palace.It can be seen from the backgrounds of these four that when the officials selected the officials of the Arsenal Special Administration, they must have received Li Shimin's advice.This also shows that Li Shimin attaches great importance to the special administration of the arsenal.There is another person in the list, which surprised Zhao Yunze very much, this person is named Xu Jingzong.Zhao Yunze still knows a lot about Xu Jingzong, this is a very controversial figure in history.In his early years, Xu Jingzong participated in the Wagang Rebellion with Li Mi, and later descended to the Tang Dynasty and entered the Qin Palace.At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, Xu Jingzong was not brilliant, and was repeatedly impeached and demoted by the imperial history because of his negligence.Xu Jingzong's career was after he met Wu Zetian during the Yonghui period.Wu Zetian was able to ascend to the throne, and it can be said that Xu Jingzong's contribution is great.Later, Xu Jingzong helped Wu Zetian persecute the descendants of the Li Tang royal family and the ministers loyal to Li Tang, leaving an infamy in history.In terms of talent, Xu Jingzong has it, otherwise he would not be ranked among the eighteenth bachelors of the Qin Palace.But this person's moral cultivation is really frowned upon.is a good name, light and righteous, and good at drilling camps, it is Xu Jingzong who is talking about.At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Xu Jingzong's father Xu Shanxin was victimized by Yu Wenhua, Xu Jingzong not only did not take Yu Wenhua as evil, but in order to be greedy for power, he "knelt and licked" Yu Wenhua and all kinds of "kneeling and licking".This person, for his own interests, is a person who can even abandon family affection, not to mention anything else.It's no wonder that when Wu Zetian was in power, he didn't blink an eye at his colleagues when they raised their knives.As soon as he saw Xu Jingzong's name, Zhao Yunze's brows immediately furrowed.This person is not a good person.Looking at it again, it was clearly stated on the document that Xu Jingzong was to be appointed as the chief secretary of the arsenal.This is different from the previous four meritorious sons.The four juniors in front of them, the document only listed their various information, and did not directly designate their positions, obviously for Zhao Yunze to decide at his discretion.And Xu Jingzong's position was clearly written.The main bookkeeper is also one of the adjutants of the chief officer, who is in charge of clerical matters.It's also an important position.If you talk about Xu Jingzong's talent, there is naturally no problem when he is the master of the arsenal.But thinking of this person's infamy in later generations, Zhao Yunze felt tired."
Your Majesty, this Xu Jingzong, is it appropriate to put it in the arsenal" Zhao Yunze hesitated for a moment, then raised his head and asked Li Shimin."
I don't think it's right."
Li Shimin said, "Xu Jingzong is now the chief secretary of Zhongshu Province, and he is a bit condescending from the official on the seventh grade to be the master book for you."
However, he himself proposed to me to go to the arsenal, and I couldn't save his face.Besides, the officials of the Arsenal Administration, except for Fang Zhi, you are all too young, and it is good to have Xu Jingzong, an old man, to check on some things. ”As soon as he heard that Xu Jingzong was now at the rank of the seventh rank, Zhao Yunze was slightly stunned: It seems that Xu is not satisfied.is also the eighteenth bachelor of the Qin Palace, Fang Xuanling has become the prime minister, Du Ruhui is also a chief official, even Kong Yingda is already a doctor of the fifth grade, you Xu Jingzong is only mixed from the seventh grade, don't you feel ashamed When I heard that Xu Jingzong proposed to go to the arsenal by himself, Zhao Yunze also understood that this Xu was a clever person again.Since he is the chief secretary of Zhongshu Province, he must have understood the importance of the Arsenal Special Administration from the exchange of official documents, so he wanted to be opportunistic, and would rather wronged himself first, but also joined the Arsenal Special Administration as an official."
Your Majesty, since this is the case, the minister has nothing more to say."
Zhao Yunze had no choice but to accept this result.The emperor didn't want to save someone's face, I am a small seven-rank official, what else can I say Li Shimin said: "The arsenal is different from other yamen, and the deployment of these people will not be announced at the court."
If you have no objections, the officials will notify these people today, and ask them to come to the military headquarters tomorrow.Before the official opening of the Arsenal Administration, you were in the military department, so take these people to familiarize yourself with the regulations of the Arsenal Administration. ”"The minister understands" Zhao Yunze nodded in response, and then asked: "Except for Master Xu, whether the other people's positions are self-appointed by the Arsenal Special Administration" Li Shimin nodded and said: "The rest of the people, you can discuss with Yan Liben and Fang Zhi according to their resumes and abilities to determine the specific ministry."
After it is set, it will be reported to the Ministry of Officials for filing. ”: