As soon as Li Longji finished speaking, all the civil and military officials in the court were in an uproar.

Shangshu Ling!

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

As for Li Yuanhong, Yuwen Rong was even more disgusted.

The position of Shangshu Ling was first established in the Qin Dynasty, mainly responsible for managing the documents of Shaofu and conveying orders. It was established in the Western Han Dynasty. By the time of Emperor Wu of Han, in order to restrict the power of the prime minister, Shangshu Ling used Shangshu Ling to handle the memorials of the world, gradually making it the main body for handling central government affairs. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Shangshu Ling's power was more important, and the court's political affairs were entrusted to it. Although the three dukes had a respectable status, they had become the role of discussing the truth 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 officials and officials were both prime ministers, while the previous Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, and the three dukes completely became honorary titles.

By the Tang Dynasty, Shangshu Ling became the most special official position in the Tang Dynasty.

Because after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the central government system followed the three provinces and six ministries of the Sui Dynasty. Its chief officials, Zhongshuling, Shizhong and Shangshuling, were both prime ministers, and Shangshuling, especially Shangshuling, had the most important status and power.

When Emperor Gaozu of Tang was reigned, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin always served as the Shangshu Ling. Although the three high officials were both prime ministers, their ranks and power were not the same. Shangshu Ling was the second rank, while Shizhong and Zhongshu Ling were the third rank. Moreover, Shangshu Ling was in charge of the six ministries and was responsible for the execution of government orders. His power was more than that of Shizhong.

In the past, King Li Shimin of Qin always served as General Tiance and Shangshu Ling.

General Tiance was the supreme general, and Shangshu Ling was the head of civil officials.

After Li Shimin became emperor, he intended to concentrate the imperial power and restrict the power of the minister, so he left the position of Shangshu Ling, who was of high power, and he used his subordinates as the chief of Shangshu Province.

In other words, the entire Tang Dynasty had no second Shangshu Ling except Li Shimin.

Originally, the power of the Shangshu Province was above the Menxia Province and above the Zhongshu Province. Once Pei Min served as the Shangshu Ling, he would undoubtedly be above the Shizhong and Zhongshu Ling, and he also had the status of an auxiliary minister.

No one could shake his status in the civil and military affairs of the court.

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

Pei Min was also shocked. In his memory, there were only three people in the Tang Dynasty who served as the Shangshu Ling.

The first one is undoubtedly Li Shimin, the second one is Guo Ziyi, who has made the contribution to the Tang Dynasty, and the third one is Li Shi, the son of Emperor Daizong of Tang. Moreover, Guo Ziyi resigned from the position of Shangshu Ling. Guo Ziyi was originally obedient and knew how to advance and retreat, and did not dare to accept such a position.

Pei Min did not hesitate and said solemnly: "Assisting the crown prince is my duty. I should do my best to assist the crown prince like Prime Minister Zhuge in the past, and I will devote all my efforts to our Tang Dynasty until I die. However, the Shangshu ordered this position to be appointed by Emperor Taizong, and the emperors of all dynasties did not appoint him. I know that Your Majesty values ​​and trusts me, but how can you violate the rules because of Your Majesty's preference?"

When they heard Pei Min's rejection, Li Yuanhong, Yuwen Rong and others could not say they had a grudge against Pei Min, but officials with great political ideas were relieved.

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

Once Pei Min became the Shangshu Ling, they would really step on their feet.

But before they could speak out, Li Longji waved his hand and said, "This is a bad word. Emperor Taizong was promoted to Shangshu Ling not because he was a prince, nor the future emperor. But he made great achievements for our Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizong commanded four battles in the six major battles of our Tang Dynasty. My Kaiyuan Dynasty was as prosperous as today, and the main battlefield was in the West. To put it in detail, almost all my experiences were in the head coach, and they planned everything. The recovery of the Jiuqu land of Hexi, the capture of Shibao City, the occupation of Qinghai Lake, Tubo, Tuqishi, and Arabia were all defeated by you."

"Of course, your achievements are still much worse than those of Taizong in the past. So I can't give you the position of General Tiance. But in detail, your achievements are not as good as Duke Wei and Duke Xing of the past. They are unique among my ministers in the Tang Dynasty. It is not too much for me to give you a Shangshu Order, and this matter is settled. You must understand my painstaking efforts..."

Hearing this, Pei Min stopped talking. He really couldn't refuse Li Longji under such circumstances.

Seeing this, Li Longji nodded with satisfaction.

Li Yuanhong, Yuwen Rong and other officials who were unwilling to accept Pei Min's succession to the Shangshu Ling were all devastated.

Li Longji said here, looked at Li Yi again, and smiled slightly, "Prince Xin'an, you come out too!"

Similarly, Li Yi also received envious gazes.

But unlike Pei Min, the ministers looked at Li Yi with a hint of jealousy and unwillingness.

It is recognized that Pei Min becomes the regent minister, and no matter how envy it, he will never be envious.

Pei Min's achievements and people who look forward to their status are so powerful that they can only be envious and cannot be jealous. But Li Yi is different. Although Li Yi's achievements are outstanding, they are not enough to convince all civil and military officials. Instead, they feel that if he had not appeared, the regent minister would probably fall into his hands.

After all, there will not be many regents. If one more person wins this position, he will have fewer opportunities.

Li Yi also left the list with a strong look on his 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, "I dare not!"

Li Longji said with some relief: "My Li Tang royal family has been dominant with martial arts for generations. In the past, the Eight-National Pillars of the Sui Dynasty, when Emperor Gaozu of Taiguo, Emperor Taizong all possessed great martial arts. In addition to them, there were also Prince Zhao Li Xiaogong, Prince Jiangxia Li Daozong, and Prince Huaiyang Li Daoxuan, all of them were the long-standing generals of my Li Tang royal family. After that, the royal family had no decent generals. Until you appeared, I was very relieved. How could my Li Tang royal family fall behind? Prince Xin'an, listen to the title!"

"Li Yi, the prince of Xin'an, was both civil and military, and was a great virtue in the service of the great power; the beauty of the artifacts and abilities was recommended by the royal family, and was specially awarded the title of General, General of the Left Guard, General of the Left Guard, General of the Left Sanqi, and the third rank of the Secretariat, and was in charge of affairs of the Secretariat, and assisted the prince with the Prince of Wuwei..."

Li Yi whispered solemnly: "I will receive the order!"

"Ahem!!"

Li Longji coughed, his expression a little uncomfortable.

Gao Liss immediately brought a bowl of water and took a few black pills to him.

After taking the medicine, Li Longji's face improved slightly and he breathed a sigh of relief.

All civil and military officials were waiting for Li Longji's next order.

No one knows who the third minister of regent would be.

Especially Li Yuanhong was even more nervous.

Responsible Minister, who doesn't want to be?

Li Longji slowed down and said: "Pei Qing, Li Qing, I hope you and the two of you can work together to assist the prince until the prince can stand alone. I hope you don't let my wishes down."

Only then did the civil and military officials in the court realize that there were only two ministers and no third candidate.

Pei Min, the King of Wuwei County!

Li Yi, the prince of Xin'an!

The two kings assist in the government!
Chapter completed!