allonlinenovel Chapter 36 How does one gain an unfair advantage in a world of political intrigue?
Chapter 36 How does one gain an unfair advantage in a world of political intrigue?
Speaking of Brother Zhinu today, we need to start with a can of chilled Mirinda so we can chat while we drink!
Otherwise, the weight of history would make our already oppressive lives even more dull.
Speaking of Zhi Nu, who was Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, he was truly a "lucky son" who benefited from the succession of his father Li Shimin's empire.
Originally, he was a benevolent and filial emperor, whose achievements were invaluable. However, later historians described him as someone who "almost ruined the country."
Xiao Sizi had the maid make orange juice: "Cheers! Let's pretend we're drinking Mirinda right now to celebrate Guoguo's Mount Tai Fengshan ceremony!! Haha, something so many ambitious people wouldn't even dare to dream of, Guoguo actually achieved it with ease! It sounds like he's got a 'golden finger'."
Li Zhi: "Annual achievement?? Golden finger??"
Xiao Sizi: "Simply put, it's like 'getting a cheat code out of thin air and having incredible luck'!!"
Many later commentators felt that Guo Guo was completely unaware that he was "walking on thin ice," and seemed somewhat numb and indifferent.
Look, the boss is playing dumb to outsmart everyone! It's truly remarkable that he's managed to orchestrate this so skillfully.
649 years.
It's been five years since Xiao Sizi left Zhinu, and four years since Li Chengqian left.
Li Zhi was just twenty-one years old.
At this time, Yu Zhining, who was by his side, was doing very well and was appointed as a court attendant.
That Zhang Xingcheng, formerly the Junior Chamberlain, now also serves as a Palace Attendant and is responsible for inspecting the work of the Ministry of Justice.
And then there's Gao Jifu, formerly the Right Vice Minister, who has now been promoted and concurrently serves as the Grand Secretary.
After Li Shimin passed away, the Eastern Palace staff took over the administration of the government.
Changsun Wuji insisted that Emperor Taizong's edict should not be delayed, that the Crown Prince should continue to hold the throne, and that important military and national affairs should not be interrupted.
All officials and nobles went to work as usual, but Prince Li Tai of Pu was not to attend the funeral. Also, the conscription for the campaign against Goguryeo was suspended.
Changsun Wuji consistently and steadily supported Li Zhi, rising from the position of Minister of Works to Grand Commandant. Even as the Grand Secretary, he remained highly effective in overseeing the Ministry of Personnel and the Chancellery.
However, for Li Zhi, the young emperor of the early Tang Dynasty, various challenges remained, much like a novice pilot attempting high-difficulty fighter jet maneuvers. Could he achieve absolute imperial power? Could he prevent the empire from being overthrown? That was a huge question mark!
Changsun Wuji's uncle, who had previously fully supported Emperor Li Zhi, now that the child slave had become the emperor, his mind worked quickly. He voluntarily gave up some positions, such as the head of the Ministry of Personnel.
Changsun Wuji didn't want people to think he held all the power, but everyone felt that he had too much power.
The Secretariat was the decision-making body, wielding real power, while the Chancellery was the auditing body, also wielding real power.
Therefore, he chose to become a prime minister, holding the rank of Third Grade in the Secretariat and Chancellery, thus avoiding the risk of public opinion while maintaining his status.
The position of Grand Commandant Changsun Wuji, a first-rank official, was the engine of national affairs. Li Shimin entrusted this important task of assisting Changsun Wuji to Chu Suiliang.
In a parallel world, the reborn Xiao Si Zi and her maid Xiao Jiu are in their own palace.
Xiao Si: Xiao Jiu, let's talk about Chu Suiliang, this reliable guy! He's a "pure stream among the officials outside the capital," with no relatives or connections and no powerful backers. However, the highest position he ever reached in his life was Grand Secretary—a position that was firmly locked, like a game character that could never level up.