It's too good, but it's a bit untrue!

Pei Min shook his head, asked when the soldiers who were patrolling the night outside the house was, and when he learned that it was the fourth watch, he hurriedly got up and did a freshening, which woke up Li Longji.

The sunrise of Mount Tai is also a scene, and it is a big loss to come to Mount Tai without seeing the sunrise.

There is an observation deck near the Taoist temple where they live, which is the best place to climb and overlook.

After a night's rest, everyone's spirits were restored.

Because it is best to fast before going to Mount Tai to show piety, the group did not eat, but drank some water, and did not shy away from secretly gnawing a few mouthfuls of dry food.

After a while, we will get ready and head to the observation deck.

The trail is getting more and more rugged, and even if more than 100 torches reflect the surrounding area as if it were daytime, you can't help but climb carefully.

Pei Min came to take a trip and led the way first, escorting Li Longji, Li Xian, Li Longfan, and Li Longye by the way.

When they reached the viewing platform, the sky was just revealing a touch of fish belly white, and the clouds in the distance were also slightly hazy golden.

"It's just in time, the sun is up!"

Li Longji walked in front of the observation deck with great interest and raised his eyes to look out.

The sky was cloudy and mist, shrouded in a layer of light blue mist.

The tall peaks stand tall in the clouds, leaving majestic backs.

"Great! Great! ”

Li Longji was envious for a long time, and finally spoke up, with a shocked face.

"yes!" Li Xian exclaimed: "In this life, a trip to Mount Tai and a look at this scenery are enough!" ”

"It will be the top of the mountain, and you can see the mountains at a glance!"

Li Longji's mood was agitated, and he recited the most powerful sentence in "Wangyue", only this poem is worthy of this scene.

Zhang said that he and the Qilu celebrities who came casually were silent one by one at this moment.

This beautiful scenery is in front of them, according to their temperament, it is indispensable to gather together, vassal elegance, and poetry to commit.

But at this moment, they were as dumb as they were silent.

In front of the pearl jade of "Wangyue", how can they speak?

As one of the masterpieces of the poet saint Du Fu, in the entire Tang Dynasty, there are few poems that can be compared with it in spirit.

Until the sun jumps completely above the horizon, the clouds are calm.

The crowd rushed up the hill with unfinished content.

Before the good day of the Zen sealing, the group arrived at the summit of Daguan Peak.

Zhang said that this Feng Zen envoy immediately commanded the Ministry of Rites and the Qilu Confucian scholars to arrange the necessary ceremonies.

Li Longji also devoted himself to fasting.

On the auspicious day, Li Longji sincerely sacrificed to the sky.

The most important ritual of the first sacrifice to heaven is the offering of the Jade Inscription.

The Son of Heaven, the Emperor is the Son of Heaven, and the Heaven is naturally greater than the Emperor.

This "Jade Text" is like a courtier's recital to the king.

It was the emperor who sued Haotian God for some things.

For the content of "Jade Text", it is generally kept secret, and the Qin Emperor and Han Wu are mainly based on their own immortality, hoping to get more lives and do more things.

And Li Zhi's reward is to pray for "Hongji Yonggu", hoping that the Tang Dynasty will be for generations to come.

Li Longji is even simpler here, he did not hide anything, but directly disclosed the content of "Jade Wen".

The content is also simple and clear, just a short sentence: "I am here to pray for the blessings of the common people, and there is no secret invitation." ”

On the surface, Li Longji obviously did a better job than Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Of course, it also has to do with their age.

When Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sealed Zen, they all reached a certain age.

They began to worry that they would not live long, so they naturally prayed for eternal life, so they were very religious.

And Li Longji is now in the prime of life, so he has no worries about this.

On the other hand, Li Longji at this time was indeed open-minded and had a lofty vision, not for himself, but for himself, but to hope that his descendants would be blessed and bring out his glorious image.

Pei Min saw all this in his eyes, and Li Jiasanlang, who was still the British master, did directly assist.

Of course, the sealing of Zen is also indispensable for mythological acts.

When Li Longji was worshipping the sky, a gust of wind blew.

Zhang said that it immediately indicated that this was the sea god from the east.

The sun is high and the mountain is warm.

Zhang Shuo also said that this was an omen for Haotian God to respond to Li Longji, and celebrated the prosperity with the bright sun and the clouds not dispersed.

Pei Min rolled his eyes as he listened to it, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart: What if after his forcible explanation, dark clouds and showers poured down?

But fortunately, God is still very face-saving, and there are no sons in the whole Zen sealing ceremony, and everything is particularly smooth.

After the final offering, the ritual of sacrificing to heaven ends.

Li Longji began to lead all the members of the synergy to thank God for the last time.

Li Longji, Li Xian, Li Longfan, Li Longye in front, Zhang Shuo, Pei Min, Wang Hui and the civil and military hundred officials followed, after Confucius again, followed by the Zhufang Dynasty envoys, Yue Muju virtuous and Confucian scholars, scribes on the praise, Rong Di Yi barbarian Hu Dynasty dedicated country, Turkic Jie Lifa, Khitan, Xi and other kings, big food, five days and ten surnames, Lunyu, Japan, Silla Ya's servants and envoys, ministers, Goryeo Joseon king, Baekje belt king, ten surnames Moashina Xingxi Khan, thirty surnames about the virtuous king, Ninan, Xizhu, chisel tooth, carving inscription, Keke, Chief of the Wuhu......

A series of people performed the final prayer together.

Li Longji looked at his brothers, civil and military nobles, plus celebrities and foreign history, and was also extremely excited, and named Taishan the king of Tianqi, and the entourage was also added to the ranks.

At the same time, he also ordered to chisel out a huge cliff stele under the Daguan Peak, ending the Zen sealing.

Pei Min escorted Li Longji back to Luoyang in the same way.

As soon as he returned to Luoyang, Li Longji made a stupid move.

Li Longji is Li Longji, and his true temperament has created an emperor with mixed reputations.

He has the spirit of a wise gentleman and the talent of a wise gentleman, but he lacks fairness and often abolishes the public because of private interests.

Song Jing, a generation of good ministers with the same name as Yao Chong, was awarded the three divisions of the Kaifu Yitong, entered the founding prince of Guangping County, and officially dismissed the prime minister.

Zhang said that this envoy of Feng Chan has gathered a lot of fame in the matter of Feng Chan.

He was originally an old minister of many dynasties, and he took over Song Jing's position as expected, and became the new prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.

Regarding Li Longji's decision, Pei Min has no way to interfere.

Even if he is a minister, he has no right to ask about the appointment of the prime minister, let alone a foreign minister with a heavy army?

Compared with Yao Chong's self-inflicted blame, Song Jing was not much at fault, and he was really wronged.

Pei Min said goodbye to Li Longji and planned to go back to Liangzhou.

Everything in Longyou doesn't need Pei Min to worry about, but Pei Min cares about the situation of the Liangzhou soldiers and wants to go back.

Of course, there are other private purposes.

Pei Min didn't want to speak, but he asked Li Longji to resign on the grounds that he couldn't rest assured of Liangzhou.

Li Longji did not allow it, and said reluctantly: "Jingyuan has worked hard these days, and I don't care about the past two days, now Luoyang has a good rest." After returning to Chang'an with me, it is not too late to return to Liangzhou. ”

It was difficult to resist the enthusiasm, and Pei Min had no choice but to promise.

Rested in Luoyang for two days.

On this day, Pei Min was reading a book in the mansion, and suddenly got the news that Zhang Shuo wanted to see him.

Pei Min hurriedly put down everything in his hand and went out of the house to greet him.

"Zhang Gong!"

Pei Min enthusiastically pulled Zhang and said that he walked to the house, not caring about etiquette.

After this trip to Feng Chan, Zhang said that this Feng Chan envoy who looked at the overall situation and he, the deputy envoy who was responsible for Li Longji's safety, cooperated with each other, and the relationship was one step closer.

Pei Min cried out for Song Jing from the bottom of his heart, which does not mean that he does not agree with Zhang Shuo, the prime minister.

Zhang said that his talent is beyond doubt, and he has enough ability to serve as the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, there is also a little bit of selfishness, since Li Longji ascended the throne.

Both prime ministers were at odds with him.

Needless to say, Yao Chong can compare Fang Du's fame, because Pei Min does not accept control, not to mention targeting him everywhere, but regards him as a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh, which makes the two almost do it.

Song Jing is not as hostile to him as Yao Chong, but he has the temperament of a civil servant and has a little guard against the generals.

I was very concerned about his control of the military and political power of Longyou, for fear that he would rebel.

The envoys of the two towns made it difficult for Song Jing and the ministers to sleep and eat, like a fish in their throats.

It wasn't until recently that Song Jing's attitude eased.

Zhang Shuo is different, from the beginning, Zhang Shuo's attitude towards him is quite friendly.

After this exchange of Feng Zen, the relationship between the two has taken a step forward.

As a foreign minister, Pei Min is not afraid of things outside, nor is it how the alien race is.

It's the turmoil in the rear that affects him in front.

Zhang said that the prime minister was friendly with him, and it was also of great benefit to him.

Especially now that Li Longji trusts him, Gao Lishi and Zhang Shuo are friendly with him, and it can be said that he has strong political capital, and he is not worried about anything in the rear at all.

Please take a seat and bring tea.

Pei Min quipped: "Zhang Xiang is a busy man, why do you have the leisure to come to my house today?" ”

Zhang said with a smile: "Pei Gongxiu wants to laugh at me, thanks to His Majesty's trust and entrustment, he doesn't dare to slack off." I came to see Pei Gong today, and I also came for business. ”

Pei Min was surprised and said, "Foreign Minister Minyi, what business does Gong Zhang have to ask me for?" Please! ”

Zhang said: "I remember that the Duke of Guo once bluntly admonished His Majesty to expose Wang Maozhong's incompetence. In fact, I have long been aware of this, and my attitude towards this is the same as that of Guogong. To think that being in a high position and being incompetent is a sin. The forbidden army of the Son of Heaven has been corrupted to this point, and the hidden danger is very great, and it must be cured. This Pei Gong is a foreign minister, and he participates in internal affairs, but it is unreasonable. Today is not a dialogue between the Zhongshu Order and the Jiedu Envoy, but simply Zhang Shuo asked Brother Jingyuan for advice. Brother Jingyuan's military ability is far superior, and he should be more insightful in this regard. ”

Pei Min was excited in his heart, patted his thigh, pointed to his heart and said, "Gong Zhang, what you said has gone to my heart." The weakness of the Son of Heaven's forbidden army is a heart disease in my heart, and I have been putting it on hold, and I can't rest assured. ”

The government military system and the conscription system are two extremes.

The government military system is to focus on the inside and light on the outside, and to rule the world with the soldiers of Guanzhong.

Conscription, on the other hand, is a balancing act, but the balance here is an imbalance.

Because the border army is strong and has no foreign enemies, there is no need to transfer troops from the central government to support, and the border army can handle the balance by itself.

In this way, the border troops have rich combat experience and their combat effectiveness has been rising steadily. And the Central Army is too comfortable, one by one, they are shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and they are vulnerable.

I don't know if this situation is the Tang Dynasty, it has existed in all dynasties.

There is no way to solve it, but Pei Min's budget in his heart is not that the Central Army must be stronger than the border army.

But the Central Army cannot be weak.

The Central Army has the strongest city defense, the best armaments, the most powerful strong bows and crossbows, and an incomparable advantage over the border army.

With this advantage, as long as the central army is not weak and the central army is strong enough, in the face of a fortified city like Chang'an, as long as there are 10,000 people, strictly defended, even if Pei Min is given 100,000 soldiers, Pei Min does not dare to say that he can conquer Chang'an.

As long as the Central Army has the strength to fight and can defend the city, there will be no shameful thing at all that the Son of Heaven has fled nine times and the capital has lost six times.

The reason why these things happened was not that the Tibetan and rebel armies were strong, but that the central army was too weak and did not even have the courage to resist.

Zhang said that both civil and military, heavy literature and heavy military, like Pei Min, also saw the weakness of the Central Army, and said: "I also hope that Pei Gong will teach you." ”

Pei Min sighed slightly: "The key to the weakness of the Central Army lies in the generals rather than the soldiers, as the so-called tiger leads the flock, the sheep also the tiger, the sheep leads the tiger herd, and the tiger also sheep." If the upper beam is not correct, how can the lower beam be straight. To cure the weakness of the forbidden army, we must first deal with the generals in the army. It turned out that it was much more difficult to achieve this wish, almost impossible. But now that Wang Mao Zhong has been convinced, it is just right to change it, and exchange his ideas for some fresh blood to rectify the atmosphere of the forbidden army. As long as the general is strong, the soldier will not be weak. There is absolutely no shortage of talents in my Datang, but I haven't found it, just like Wang Haibin back then...... This aspect still needs to be carefully investigated by Zhang Gong himself. ”

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of a person and said, "I have someone to recommend to Zhang Gong." ”

"Who?" Zhang said that his spirit was shocked.

Pei Min's ability to use people to recognize people has long been famous all over the world.

Almost all of the civil and military forces under his command were promoted by him.

Each of them has shown extraordinary ability, and the most famous of them are Feng Changqing, Li Siye, and Fugu Huaien.

Before the three of them met Pei Min, they were all unknown, but after Pei Min was important, Feng Changqing had the spirit of a famous general, Li Siye and the courage of the overlord, and the servant Gu Huai En and the courage of both the wisdom and bravery, all of which were particularly brilliant.

Where will the people he recommends be idle?

Pei Min said with a smile: "That year's Wu Zhuangyuan, I don't remember, Zhang Gong can go and check, his name is Guo Ziyi, and he is definitely a talent." ”

Zhang said to keep it in mind.

Pei Min also wanted to talk about Li Guangbi, but he didn't remember Li Guangbi's age, in case Li Guangbi was still a baby, it would be too big.

He continued: "In addition to governing generals, it is also necessary to cultivate a soldier's sense of honor and responsibility. Let them be proud to be soldiers, and proud to protect Your Majesty from guarding the Imperial City. In many cases, the key to victory or defeat is not training, but faith and will......"

Pei Min explained his views to Zhang one by one.

Zhang Shuo listened carefully, and some places would argue with him and discuss it together.

"Listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years!"

Zhang said to bow respectfully.

Pei Min also said: "Zhang Gong has won the award, and your many insights have also benefited me a lot." ”

Sending Zhang Shuo away, Pei Min didn't know if Zhang Shuo could turn the tide by himself, but he really hoped that Zhang Shuo could do it.