Chapter 1437 Controlling the Changsun Family

Admiral Tiance's Mansion in Beijing

After Changsun Chong was transferred back to the capital, he had been doing some idle things. Li Xiang could also see that this guy was not happy in these positions. Li Shimin had already made up his mind and could not let the three people of Changsun's family He has too much power, even if he is the most trusted Changsun Wuji, he has to consider some things for his descendants.

Therefore, even if some people say it is a waste of talents, Li Shimin will never let Changsun Chong return to the front line. Now Changsun Ze is already working at the Annan Protectorate. If Changsun Chong is allowed to return to the front line again, plus Changsun Wu With Ji's status in the court, he would soon be able to create a powerful family.

From the time Li Shimin ascended the throne to the present, he has been trying to eliminate the influence of these big families. If another one reappears in his own hands, wouldn't it be in vain? Take these new nobles in Chang'an City as an example. Although their strength in various places is not weak, it is basically impossible to be the same as the previous Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.

Even one-fifth of the strength of others could not be matched. Li Shimin was not idle when Li Xiang went out to fight. Li Shimin kept in mind about some officials within the imperial court and even the distribution of some prominent families in various places. Yes, usually you can't see some subtle movements, but when you gather all the domestic intelligence together, you will know what Li Shimin did.

With the help of those men in black, Li Shimin often deprived the powerful families of their power at the most critical moments. Although other wealthy families felt the crisis, they had no other way to fight back, except Li Xiang and Li Shimin. , even the signs cannot be revealed. Once it is revealed, then the next target will be you.

Of course, Li Shimin's current governance is very sophisticated. He constantly pours ecstasy on these aristocratic families, such as often entertaining them, making these people think that they have become an indispensable part of the Tang Dynasty court. So when Li Shimin took action, these people also I am born with the feeling that dead Taoist friends and poor Taoists cannot possibly happen to me.

But when it came to them, they realized that they had been tricked by Li Shimin. If they had united before, they would have at least been able to express their voices in the court, but because they did nothing when others died, they The alliance has become too loose. Even if you have the idea of ​​​​resistance, but think about Li Xiang who is leading the troops outside, they have no idea.

However, among all the aristocratic families whose power was taken away, Changsun Chong was definitely a surprise. Li Xiang has now transferred Changsun Chong to the Imperial City Si Yamen, where he is responsible for collecting some intelligence from all over the world. Of course, in order to limit Changsun Chong's rights Li Xiang could only let him be responsible for foreign intelligence. For some domestic intelligence, Li Xiang also found someone else.

Although the power is limited, it is much better than being in a sinecure.

So after Changsun rushed to this position, he also showed his own characteristics. Today it was time to report again. Changsun Chong came to Li Xiang with a lot of information and waited.

"Lord Changsun."

Admiral Tiance's Mansion implements a numbering system. Every day, I don't know how many people come to Li Xiang to report to work, so they all have to follow the number. Just like the bank in modern society, if it is a round-robin If not, you'll have to wait behind.

Of course, there are some things that are more urgent. If you feel it is urgent, you can take the expedited channel, but if you use this right indiscriminately, you will be punished in the future. Although the information reported by Chang Sun Chong today is very It was important, but it wasn’t enough to take the express lane, so I chatted with the adults present while waiting.

Many people said that Admiral Tiance's Mansion was a small court. Many people didn't believe it at the time, but as long as you come here and take a look, you will know how true it is.

In the eyes of Changsun Chong, saying that this is a small court is a bit modest. Just look at the adults present. They are all powerful people in various ministries and yamen. When they were in court, there were also Some token officials.

Those people hold high positions, but do not have much power in their hands. They often make remarks on some unimportant matters. But in a place like General Tiance's Mansion, there is no need for such illusory officials to appear, because Tiance Every matter resolved by Admiral Ce's Mansion is related to society and people's livelihood. As for those illusory matters, you'd better talk to the Emperor. Li Xiang doesn't have the time to listen to your nonsense.

After Changsun Chong got his number, he went to the pavilion next to him to wait. Compared with the title of Lord Changsun, he still preferred the title of General Changsun. He only started to change his career in his twenties and became a member of the army. It is a pity that in order to balance the power of the family, he can only return to the capital.

Fortunately, I can still be in the Imperial City Si Yamen. Although this is not a regular army, it is also the management method of the army. It can also be regarded as a powerful department. Compared with being a sinecure in other departments, this is already very good. Arranged, so Changsun Chong was also very grateful to Li Xiang. If it hadn't been for Li Xiang's special arrangement, he might still be in a daze now.

The most indispensable thing in Chang'an City is to place such people. Among the major departments in Chang'an City, there are many who do shit every day and have no serious business at all. They come here and there, in addition to wasting the resources of the court. Besides, it has no positive effect at all.

But you can't delete such a position. This kind of position is used to balance the major families. Each family must have its own people in the court, but if the ability is not enough, it can only be given an empty official position. .

Of course, everyone wants a position of real power, but there are only so many positions of real power in Chang'an City. Sometimes even such an empty official position is what many people want to pursue, just like the Long Guard in Dream of Red Mansions.

After waiting for about half a decade, it was time for lunch. The other officials had gone to eat. Changsun Chong was also preparing to eat in the Tang Dynasty in General Tiance's mansion. Who knew that Xia The manager came with his people. It seems that he is going to Li Xiang's place for dinner at noon today... (End of Chapter)