Xiao Yu felt a little regretful and wanted to take back what he blurted out before.
He had been promoted to Secretary-General a year ago, and at the age of less than fifty he had taken a further step forward in his official career and reached the pinnacle of his life. However, he had many shortcomings.
Li Po was able to use him mainly because there were too few talents around him, and also because of his family background...well, I have to say that he was influenced by Empress Xiao.
Empress Xiao got along well with Li Po's family in Jinyang, so her younger brother naturally became the priority, but her own talents were ranked last.
At this time, Xiao Yu tried to make amends. He had committed this outspoken problem countless times, and it seemed that he would continue to do so.
"In my opinion, no matter what the purpose of sending people here is, Hebei will be pacified this year, so there is no need to worry about anything else, just act according to the previous discussion."
The other two people nodded slightly. Xiao Shiwen turned the corner quite quickly...
Wen Yanbo said: "Dou Jiande has always been cunning. Even if he intends to surrender to me, he will not surrender easily. Indeed, we should be ready to cross the river to attack him at any time and not give him a chance to breathe.
Huh, just draw a river to rule... If Dou Jiande had this intention, he would be making a big mistake."
Feng Deyi also spoke again: "I also thought that when the army was ready for war, the weather was getting warmer, and Dou Jiande knew that he had a hard time, so he might show weakness to me and lure the Turks south to fight against me... It seems that the generals in front should be careful.
It’s done.”
Li Po pondered for a moment and made up his mind. He summoned several important ministers to listen to their opinions. This has become a habit after becoming the emperor.
After just a few sentences, the opinions of the three people had gradually unified, so they said: "That being the case, it is better to order Yu Wenxin, the general manager of Daizhou, to lead his troops to Feihu Road, march into Youzhou, and cut off Dou Jiande to the north first.
If the Turks want to go south, they can be blocked in Youzhou, what do you think?"
Several people were stunned. Someone did propose to leave Youzhou from Bingzhou, but the Ministry of War rejected it.
It is obvious that once the army in Daizhou takes the Feihu Road and crosses the Taihang Mountains, it will be alone. Youzhou is an important place in Hebei and the city is strong. If you cannot capture the city quickly and gain a firm foothold, over time, you will be attacked from both sides.
worry.
Xiao Yu was still quick to talk, "Please think again, Your Majesty. Although Feihu Taoist Minister has never been there, it is said..."
When he said this, he immediately paused. Only then did he remember that the emperor had probably walked through the Flying Fox Road more than once. He didn't need to explain what the situation was like there.
With a smile, he skipped the nonsense and continued: "Is the Supreme Being a little impatient? Dou Jiande has been entrenched in Hebei for a long time, and he will not fail to be wary of the narrow road of Taihang. Once he fails, and the two states are shaken, he will be easily attacked by the Turks.
Take a ride."
Feng Deyi also agreed with what Xiao Yu said, but he still looked at Xiao Shiwen and thought that this guy was always so unpleasant to listen to, and he would probably be demoted from the capital again soon.
From now on, stay as far away from this guy as possible to avoid any bad luck.
In fact, he and Xiao Yu had been at odds for a long time. Xiao Yu felt that he was cunning and used to flatter the king, while he felt that Xiao Yu claimed to be from a famous family and was narrow-minded and looked down upon by everyone.
Therefore, the two men had a back-and-forth rivalry during Li Yuan's period. Following the official culture of the late Jin Dynasty, as long as they found an opportunity, they would speak ill of each other in front of Li Yuan.
Xiao Yu was demoted from the capital twice, both of which were due to Feng Deyi.
Not much has changed now. Feng Deyi took advantage of his servant to talk about Xiao Yu's shortcomings in front of Li Po. However, Li Po was not as stingy as Li Yuan, and Xiao Yu sat securely in his seat.
As time went by, Feng Deyi no longer dared to talk trivial things about others. The emperor's heart is unpredictable, and one day he gets annoyed and it may become his fault.
Xiao Yu was more upright and continued his previous style. He would mutter a few words to anyone who didn't like him. His situation was indeed much more dangerous than that of Feng Deyi.
Wen Yanbo didn't think as much as they did, he just talked about things.
"I agree with what Xiao Zhongshu said. The Turks have been friends with me for many years. The Western Khan can still lead his army to the south. This shows the character of the Turks. He has sent troops to prepare for the Turks. Don't move lightly."
In fact, this is what Li Po is afraid of, but his ideas have always been right and he will not change it easily after making a decision.
"Have you ever thought that once Dou Jiande colludes with Tuli Khan Ashina Duowen, Hebei will no longer be a Chinese land? Have you ever considered how much land has been lost since the Sui Dynasty?
Outside the Great Wall, almost everything is occupied by the Turks. If they invade Hebei again...Shandong, Henan, and even Jiangzuo, there will be no peace.
You are all important ministers in the court, don't you know that the various places are broken and unsustainable? How many more years can the war last? It may be possible to hold on for one or two years, but if it drags on for three to five years, it will drag people down.
You don’t want people to call us the Western Tang Dynasty, do you? I can’t bear the injustice of separatist rule in a corner and relying on others. I will win this battle. If Dou Jiande still dares to resist and lead the Turks southward, I will not hesitate to fight in person.
Behead him and return him..."
The three of them looked at each other. Feng Deyi stood up first and bowed: "The Supreme Lord has such ambition, why worry about the uncertainty of the world? I am very lucky to be able to follow the Supreme Lord."
The other two people were a step slower, but they also stood up and joined together.
Li Po said with a smile: "It doesn't have to be like this. Although this battle is dangerous, it is not without a chance of winning. Back then I went to Youzhou to kill Luo Yi and move the people of Youzhou to live in Daizhou. How many years have passed? Dou Jiande didn't even think about it.
That ability allowed Youzhou to recover.
I am arbitrary for once, please don’t blame me for not accepting others’ opinions.”
The emperor talked and laughed freely, and his confident appearance could indeed calm people's hearts. At this time, what they thought was that before he ascended the throne, the emperor often led large armies to fight. It is not an exaggeration to call him a famous general. He should be much more thorough in war than they think.
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Xiao Yu finally uttered the words and said with a smile: "The Supreme Being is so wise and powerful, I don't dare to be presumptuous..."
The other two people immediately looked sideways after hearing this, but as soon as the conversation changed, they started talking again, "General Manager Yuwen was neglectful of military affairs and was not very effective back then... Well, it would be better to send a general to Bingzhou to lead the army, so as not to
Mistake."
Feng Deyi smiled secretly. Xiao Shiwen was indeed still Xiao Shiwen. Yu Wenxin scolded him back then. He still remembered it. He was really narrow-minded and lacked strategy.
Li Po smiled and didn't answer. He thought Xiao Yu was really interesting. Didn't he know that Yu Wenxin was very popular after he surrendered?
As for Yu Wenxin's offering to Jinyang, it was a sign of abandoning the dark and turning to the bright, so why wasn't he very effective? Xiao Shiwen was really tough. Did he take this opportunity to give him a stick and make him be more careful when he speaks?
Wen Yanbo over there shook his head and said: "What Xiao Zhongshu said is wrong. General Manager Yuwen has been in Yanmen for many years. He has worked hard and is very resourceful. I think he has got the right person to lead the army, but he still needs to send a good minister."
Go to Yanmen and temporarily take over the post of general manager of Bingzhou."
Feng Deyi looked at Xiao Yu from the side. If Li Yuan were in power, he would definitely take the opportunity to recommend Xiao Yu to Yanmen to take office. But now, it is just a thought. The emperor obviously trusts Xiao Shiwen and will definitely not be able to touch him for the time being.
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Yu Wenxin, on the other hand, was only mediocre at the time, but after going to Jinyang, he became prosperous. He seemed to have been in charge of Daizhou for some years. I heard that he was sent to Turks many times, so he was undoubtedly the emperor's confidant.
If he really leads the troops eastward this time and performs some meritorious deeds, he might be recalled to serve in the court, right? Is this the emperor giving him an opportunity to perform meritorious service? Has the position been decided?
Based on his thoughts, he is worthy of being able to go through several days without falling. He can tell where it is going to rain when he smells a little moisture. Do you think it will never stop?
Xiao Yu tentatively kicked Yu Wenxin, but when he was blocked by someone, he did not continue the argument because Wen Yanbo, who has now been promoted to Shangshu Zuopushe, is really not easy to provoke.
Moreover, unlike Feng Deyi, Wen Dalin did have some respect for him.
Li Po nodded, "What you said is true. Is there anyone you can recommend?"
Wen Yanbo pondered for a moment and then said: "Qu Tutong, Minister of the Ministry of War, is worthy of a great responsibility."
Li Po frowned slightly. There was no problem with Qu Tutong's ability, but he was already over sixty. Can he still come back? If he didn't understand Wen Yanbo's temperament, he would definitely think that he and Qu Tutong
Have a grudge.
Furthermore, Chen Xiaoyi, the general manager of Bingzhou, is nearly eighty years old. How can he bear to put two old people in the north?
But he still nodded, because apart from being older, Qu Tutong was indeed a suitable candidate, and the establishment of Zhechong Mansion had been stalled for more than half a year.
This proposal was proposed by Qu Tutong. It should be a good choice to let him go to Yanmen Frontier Fortress to reform the military system. If it is effective, it will be of great benefit to prevent Turks.
This was what he was thinking in his heart, but he said: "Shang Shu Qu Tu is already old and may not be able to bear the long journey... Why don't you think about it, recommend some suitable people, and choose one from among them."
The three of them all nodded in agreement. The general manager of Daizhou was not just any other general manager. It was an important military town in the north and the place where the imperial court herded horses. It was interdependent with Bingzhou behind it and could almost be integrated into one.
In the past, the people who could serve and act as general managers were all relatives of the emperor, and outsiders could not get involved at all, for fear that someone would be seduced by the Turks, which would open the door to Jin.
Moreover, the predecessors also said that "there is no generation, and there is no generation," which means that there is only one person in charge of the two states to avoid constraining each other and causing trouble.
The situation is different now. Li Po has no relatives, and Chen Xiaoyi, the general manager of Bingzhou, and Yu Wenxin, the general manager of Daizhou, have coexisted for a long time, so the value of the two general managers of Bingzhou has declined.
However, the position of acting governor has its own special characteristics. As long as someone can stay in this position for two years, it is enough to prove his talent and favor.
Therefore, the candidate must be carefully considered, otherwise Wen Yanbo would not propose Qu Tutong to take up this position.
Qu Tutong is a man of steady temperament, familiar with military affairs, and has no problem with his talent. As for loyalty, as long as Chang'an is not robbed by others, Qu Tutong is still worthy of trust.
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