Datang: Get a god-level selection system at the beginning

Early the next morning, Li Shimin ordered his generals to gather at the Palace of the Prince of Qin the next day to discuss important matters.

At this time, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong and others also rushed back from Wucheng. When Cheng Yaojin saw Li Wenbin, he patted Li Wenbin on the shoulder and laughed loudly:

"Okay, little prince. Duke Yi and I heard about your achievements in Wucheng."

"At first, I thought that although you are smart enough, but your body is a bit weak, in the end you can only be an old Yinbi like Lao Fang and Lao Du."

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui at the side rolled their eyes, but they were helpless towards this living bandit.

"Uncle Cheng's reputation is too high. At that time, he was forced to do nothing. It's better to die on the way to charge than to be killed while fleeing."

"Haha, as expected of a general, the crown prince has someone to succeed him."

"Shhh, don't talk nonsense, can you talk nonsense like this?"

Qin Qiong hurriedly drank Zhi Cheng Yaojin's words in a low voice, and then asked Li Wenbin: "I heard that Hou Junji was assigned, what's going on?"

Li Wenbin recounted what happened last night, and Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong couldn't help but sigh.

"My nephew doesn't think that Hou Junji is a good thing. When he was still recovering from his injuries, he said that he wanted to marry me, and said that it would be better for me to be the heir."

"And then what?"

"Then it was my nephew who refuted it. It is probably because of this reason that Hou Junji took the risk?"

In the change of Xuanwu Gate, Hou Junji's contribution was not that great. Later, when he entered Lingyan Pavilion in history, he was only ranked No. 17.

It's just that this Hou Junji is quite ambitious and likes to make money, but in the end he ended up being sent to Guangxi.

"Little prince, have you told the prince about this?"

"Ang, no. There is nothing to say about such a trivial matter."

"Oh, my little prince, you are so confused." Cheng Yaojin didn't have the rough look of a bandit at this time, but looked very shrewd, "If you don't tell me, don't the prince and princess know about this? "

"I can assure you that when that Hou stepped out of your bedroom, someone would have reported it."

"Probably not, father and king should not be like this."

"The most ruthless emperor's family..." Qin Qiong looked left and right to see if there was no one else, and then said in a low voice, "You take care of yourself, we didn't hear anything, and we didn't say anything."

"Thank you two uncles, my nephew will save me."

……

After bidding farewell to Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong, on the way to Li Shimin's study, Li Wenbin kept reflecting on himself.

It seems that I still think of these ancients too simply. Although I have more than 1000 years of knowledge, when it comes to political struggles, I can't keep up with these veterans and handsomes.

If Cheng Yaojin hadn't reminded himself, he might not have understood how he died in the end.

You can't just float away just because you have made a little credit and because you are the eldest son. Remember, Li Wenbin, you are just an adulterous son born to a maidservant.

You have to keep your position right all the time.

……

In the study, Li Shimin was busy, and his elder grandson Wugou waited on him. He saw Li Wenbin enter the study after the announcement, and then paid respects:
"My son, Li Wenbin, has met his father."

"Get up, we are all a family, there is no need to be formal."

"Father, this is absolutely unacceptable. If the son neglects etiquette because of his status, he will be ridiculed by others."

"This child, why are you being polite to me again today? By the way, what's the matter with you here?"

"The son is here to plead guilty."

"Oh? You have made so many contributions, why are you guilty?"

"Father, a few days ago, General Hou said something while his son was recuperating. At that time, the son just thought he was talking nonsense and didn't take it seriously. But after yesterday's incident, the son felt something was wrong. "

After speaking, Li Wenbin repeated Hou Junji's words, and said shamelessly after finishing speaking: "My son didn't see through Hou Junji's true face earlier, and almost ruined the great affairs of the father, so I ask the father to come down."

"I led the army at the age of 17. I haven't fought any battles or seen anyone in the past ten years. If you are punished because of a trivial matter like yours, then the Tiance Mansion will be half empty now." .”

"Don't mention this matter in the future, it's all over."

What Li Shimin said was also true, at least half of the civil and military officials in Tiance Mansion became monks and took refuge in him.

Generals like Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and Yu Chigong used to be Wang Shichong's subordinates, but now they have become the cornerstone of the Tang Dynasty military.

No matter what, Li Shimin has indeed done it in terms of employing people without doubt and doubting people without using them.

Knowing that Li Shimin had let him off this time, Li Wenbin quietly wiped off his sweat: "I want to tell my father, my son has one more thing to say."

"Go ahead."

"It's about the Tiance Mansion. My son thinks that the Tiance Mansion should not be abolished, but should become a permanent institution."

"Oh? I also have this idea, but I have a lot of things to do every day, and I am afraid that I can no longer serve as the chief strategist. Wen Bin, do you have any good candidates?"

"How can it be my son's turn to talk about this kind of national affairs? My son just thinks it's more beneficial to keep the Tiance Mansion."

"What are the benefits, you tell me and listen."

"Admiral Tiance, there has never been anyone before, and there will be no one since. Since the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, there have been emperors often, but this Admiral Tiance is only you, Father. If you keep the Tiance Mansion, wouldn't it be more prominent that you, Father, are you?" What about Wenzhiwugong?"

Li Shimin smiled faintly: "Then the position of General Tiance can't be left in vain all the time, right?"

"What can't be done? Father, you can set up a staff department in the Tiance Mansion, which is only responsible to you. For example, if you use troops abroad, you can let the staff department be responsible for it, so that government orders do not need to go through With so many procedures, this is of great benefit."

What Li Wenbin said really moved Li Shimin's heart.

To put it bluntly, this staff office is the same thing as the cabinet of later generations and the military aircraft office; if only Li Shimin is responsible, this can greatly strengthen the centralization of power to prevent the emergence of strong branches and weak officials.

However, Li Shimin still has some doubts about this: "But there are already six ministries in the court. If foreign troops are commanded by the staff, what will happen to the Ministry of War?"

"My lord father, you can divide the military affairs into two."

"The Staff Office is responsible for commanding the battle, while the Ministry of War is in charge of the Zhechong Mansion, and is only responsible for conscription, training and logistics. What do you think of this method?"

"Well, this is indeed a good idea, but it still needs to be considered carefully. By the way, you came just in time. I happen to have something to discuss with someone in this palace."