As soon as Li Longji's voice fell, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were in an uproar.

Shang Shuling!

Even Yuan Qianyao, who has always acted as a peacemaker, couldn't help but feel palpitations.

As for Li Yuanhong and Yu Wenrong, they are even more colorless.

The position of Shang Shuling was established in the Qin Dynasty, mainly responsible for managing the documents of the Shaofu and conveying orders, and was followed by the Western Han Dynasty. By the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in order to limit the power of the prime minister, the Shangshu Order was used to deal with the Tianxia Zhang, and gradually became the main institution for handling central government affairs. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Shang Shuling's duties and powers were heavier, and the imperial court affairs were entrusted to him, while the three dukes, although their status was respected, had been reduced to the role of sitting and discussing, and no longer assumed specific real power.

After the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, the system of three provinces and six ministries was formally established, and it was clearly stipulated that the three high-ranking officials were all prime ministers, and the previous Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, and Sangong completely became honorary titles.

In the Tang Dynasty, Shang Shuling became the most special official position in the Tang Dynasty.

Because after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the central official system followed the Sui Dynasty's system of three provinces and six ministries, and its prefect Zhongshu Ling, Shizhong and Shang Shuling were all prime ministers, and the status and power of Shang Shuling were the heaviest.

During the reign of Tang Gaozu, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin has always served as Shangshu Ling, although the three high-ranking officials are the same prime minister, but their grades and powers are not the same. Moreover, Shang Shuling commanded six ministries and was responsible for the implementation of government decrees, and his power was more than one step greater than that of Shizhong and Zhongshu Ling.

In the past, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, had been serving as the general of Tiance and Shang Shuling.

Admiral Tiance is the respect of military generals, and Shang Shuling is the head of Wenchen.

After Li Shimin became emperor, he intended to concentrate imperial power and limit the power of the minister, so he left the post of high-ranking and powerful Shangshu Ling idle, and used his subordinate officials to shoot the left and right servants as the governor of Shangshu Province.

That is to say, in the entire Tang Dynasty, except for Li Shimin, there was no second Shangshu Order.

Originally, the power of Shangshu Province was above Menxia Province and Zhongshu Province, but once Pei Min served as Shangshu Ling, there was no doubt that he would be above Shizhong and Zhongshu Ling, and he had the status of an auxiliary minister.

The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and no one could shake his position.

And I don't know that this is the case, Li Longji directly regards Pei Min as a top figure like Jiang Taigong and Zhou Gongdan.

Pei Min was also taken aback, in his memory, there were only three people in the entire Tang Dynasty who had served as Shangshu Ling.

The first is undoubtedly Li Shimin, the second is Guo Ziyi, who has a great contribution to the Tang Dynasty, and the third is Li Shi, the son of Tang Dezong. Moreover, Guo Ziyi resigned from the position of Shang Shuling, Guo Ziyi's personality was originally submissive, knowing how to advance and retreat, and did not dare to accept such a position.

Pei Min did not hesitate, and said solemnly: "It is the duty of the minister to assist the prince." The ministers should be like Prime Minister Zhuge in the past, and they have done their best for my Tang Dynasty and died. It's just that Shang Shuling made this position, Emperor Taizong once served, and the emperors of all dynasties did not appoint it. The minister knows that His Majesty trusts the minister, but how can he violate the rules because of His Majesty's preference? ”

Hearing Pei Min's refusal, Li Yuanhong, Yu Wenrong and others could not say that they had enmity with Pei Min, but officials with great political ideas were relieved.

As long as Pei Min refuses, everything is easy to say.

Once Pei Min becomes the Shangshu Order, they are really going to be trampled under their feet.

It's just that before they spit out this breath, Li Longji had already waved his hand and said: "This is wrong, Emperor Taizong was promoted to Shangshuling not because he was a prince, let alone a future emperor. It was he who made great achievements for my Datang. In the six major battles of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong commanded four of them. And my Kaiyuan Dynasty has today's prosperity, the main battlefield is in the West, in detail, Aiqing has almost all experience, and most of them are the commanders, planning everything. The recovery of the land of Jiuqu in Hexi, the capture of Shibao City, the occupation of Qinghai Lake, and the defeat of Tibet, Turgish, and Arabia were all defeated by you. ”

"Of course, your merits are still much worse than those of Taizong in the past. That's why I can't give you the position of Admiral of Tiance. But to put it in detail, your merits, even the Duke of Wei and Duke Xing back then, are not as good as them, and they are unique among my ministers in the Tang Dynasty. It's not too much for me to give you a Shangshu order, and the matter is settled. You have to be considerate of my painstaking intentions......"

Hearing this, Pei Min stopped talking, he really couldn't refuse Li Longji in this situation.

Seeing this, Li Longji nodded with satisfaction.

Li Yuanhong, Yu Wenrong and other officials who were unwilling to accept Pei Min's inheritance of Shang Shuling were all defeated.

Li Longji said this, looked at Li Yi again, and smiled slightly: "King Xin'an, you also come out!" ”

Similarly, Li Yi also received envious glances.

But unlike Pei Min, the ministers looked at Li Yi with a trace of jealousy and unwillingness in their eyes.

Pei Min became an auxiliary minister, which is a recognized thing, no matter how envious he is, he can't envy it.

Pei Min's exploits, Pei Min's popularity, and his status are so strong that he can only be envious, but he can't be jealous. But Li Yi is different, although Li Yi's exploits are brilliant, but they are not enough to convince the civil and military officials, but he feels that if he does not appear, the auxiliary minister is likely to fall into his own hands.

After all, the number of auxiliary ministers will not be large, and if one more person wins this position, he will have fewer chances.

Li Yi also came out with a resolute face.

Looking at Li Yi, Li Longji also smiled and said, "In terms of seniority, you and I are still cousins!" ”

Li Yi hurriedly said: "Don't dare! ”

Li Longji said with some relief: "My Li Tang royal ancestors have been known for martial arts for generations, the Eight National Pillars of the Sui Dynasty in the past, to the ancestors of Taiguo, Taizong are all equipped with martial arts. In addition to them, there are also Li Xiaogong, the king of Zhaojun, Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia, and Li Daoxuan, the king of Huaiyang, all of whom are the battlefield generals of my Li Tang royal family. After that, the royal family did not have a decent general, until you appeared, I was very pleased. I, the Li Tang royal family, how can I be left behind? King Xin'an, listen to the seal! ”

"Li Yi, the king of Xin'an County, is both civil and military, and is a substitute for Shengde; The beauty of the instrument, pushed by the clan, the special title of the champion general, the general of the left guard, the left scattered cavalry attendant, the three products of the Tongzhong Shumen, and in charge of the affairs of the province under the door, and the king of Wuwei County assisted the prince ......"

Li Yi said solemnly: "The minister's order!" ”

"Ahem, ahem!"

Li Longji coughed, his expression a little uncomfortable.

Colliers immediately took a bowl of water and took a few black pills from him.

After Li Longji took the medicine, his face was slightly better and he breathed a sigh of relief.

The civil and military officials were all waiting for Li Longji's next orders.

No one knows who this third Auxiliary Minister will be.

Especially Li Yuanhong was even more worried.

Auxiliary Minister, who wouldn't want to be?

Li Longji slowed down for a while, and then said: "Pei Qing, Li Qing, I hope that the two of you can work together to assist the prince until the prince can take charge alone, and I hope you will not live up to my intentions." ”

Only then did the Manchu civil and military understand that there were only two auxiliary ministers, and there was no third candidate.

Pei Min, the king of Wuwei County!

Li Yi, the king of Xin'an County!

Twin kings and auxiliary governments!