In this way, it was almost inevitable that Zhang Shigui would be isolated and ostracized in the Tang army. He was neither a prince nor a member of the Prince of Qin's palace. He had not even been summoned by Li Yuan.
The result of not being able to rely on anyone is that no one treats him as one of their own.
When it comes to factions, many people don't want to hear it, but in fact, factions are everywhere, especially in the military. Not to mention the places where nobles were rampant under Li Tang's rule, even under Li Po, factional disputes have been going on for a long time.
His process of raising an army was very different from others, so the factional disputes were not serious.
In the Li and Tang Dynasties, it goes without saying that there were battles for reserve positions, the battles between the old clan system and the new hero groups, the collision between the noble clans of Guanxi and the people of Shu and Jin...
All these have created countless factions, and those with slight weaknesses have no chance to speak. For example, Zhang Lun was once a member of the Jin faction. He came and went in vain, and made many military exploits, but almost no one was willing to promote him.
For him, apart from his family background, it is actually the reason why the faction is too weak.
A lonely man like Zhang Shigui can only be said to be lucky enough to survive to this day. When Li Yuan went south, most of the Guanzhong bandits under the command of Li Xiuning, Li Shentong and others have now turned into dust and are on various battlefields.
It's almost been consumed.
Zhang Shigui's situation has actually reached rock bottom. He can no longer serve as Li Tang's guide. He traveled to Henan, Jin, Hebei and other places, and made countless military exploits. Like Xu Shiji, Cheng Zhijie and others, he also relied on living longer than others.
And ranked as a duke.
The reason why he can still sit here and discuss the military situation with everyone is not because of anything else, but because his subordinates account for a certain proportion of the Tongguan garrison, and he himself is good at riding and shooting, and he is brave in the army.
name.
So now he has the embarrassing status of serving as the gatekeeper of the left prison of Prince Qin's palace, and he has no actual duties, so he is worthy of his name.
At this time, Li Jiancheng was at the top, and everyone was lined up on both sides. He spoke to me one by one. Li Jiancheng nodded frequently and made a few comments, which would definitely make the speaker happy and like a spring breeze.
Compared with when he was in Zhuojun, Li Jiancheng is naturally different now that he is over 10 years old. He is indeed more and more similar to his father. He has long eyebrows and thin eyes.
Contains convincing power.
The prince's reputation for generosity and benevolence has long been spread both inside and outside the court.
In other words, in people's eyes, the prince is not a stern and upright person. He is very willing to listen to people's suggestions. Even if they don't agree with him, it doesn't matter. Many people have been rewarded for it, so the image of being good at accepting people's opinions has gradually deepened.
human heart.
During the process of Li Yuan's march south, Li Jiancheng gathered heroes, trusted his confidants, and was known for his sincerity. When Li Yuan became emperor, Li Jiancheng immediately took charge of the East Palace.
Among the many nobles of Chang'an, he was good at dancing and skillful, and he was like a fish in water. As the two flags among Li Yuan's sons, the sharpness of the Qin Palace and the restrained gentleness of the East Palace formed a sharp contrast.
In contrast, the people in the Chang'an family obviously preferred to be close to the East Palace, rather than the King of Qin who was leading troops outside all year round and whose reputation was growing day by day.
Today, the East Palace finally won a crucial victory in the battle with the Qin Palace. His strong and indomitable younger brother made a big mistake. He actually killed the leader of the Dugu clan. This was something Li Jiancheng
It seems like the most stupid thing to do.
Because over the years, he has been with his father inside and outside, and as a member of the Chang'an clan, he has long understood that a clan can be controlled, driven, caressed, and tied, but cannot be forced.
Just like the Li family, they have never been favored by the emperor, but they can still survive to this day. Taking advantage of the trend is proof of this.
As a result, the Prince of Qin's Mansion was almost completely defeated, which once again proved that his idea was correct. Without the restriction of his younger brother, Li Jiancheng even felt that every breath of air he breathed was fresh.
The only regret I may have is that I couldn't... Well, every time the generous and kind-hearted Crown Prince thinks of this, he will stop rationally and tell himself that after all, they are blood relatives, so this is good now.
When he ascends to the throne, his rebellious younger brother will naturally become his minister, and he will be used to flatten the world and expand territory.
Now, Wang Shichong came at the right time. He knew what Henan was like now. He was in Tongguan and accepted so many people who had fled from the east capital. Naturally, he knew very well.
Therefore, Wang Shichong did not pay attention to him. If Li Ding'an had not been there, Dongdu might have been in his hands by now.
At this time, he listened carefully to what his subordinates said. This was a good habit he had developed. No matter who spoke in his ears, he listened very carefully and could respond appropriately.
This is undoubtedly an essential quality for a person in power who can achieve great things. People who act dictatorially are very majestic, but they often make themselves lonely.
But having said that, nothing is perfect. The other side of being good at accepting others' words may be indecision. Because if you can listen to other people's words, you need to make a choice. People with a weaker temperament will get lost in the many choices.
It is difficult to make correct decisions.
Li Jiancheng has always done well, but it has to be said that in this regard, compared to Li Shimin, who grew up in successive wars, he is completely at a disadvantage.
Li Shimin, who has always held military power, can also listen to other people's suggestions and make judgments very quickly. Sometimes he is even decisive at all costs.
This is something that Prince Li Jiancheng, who has been among the disciples of the wealthy family for many years and is good at playing both sides, cannot do. He has too many worries in his heart and thinks more, so his reaction must be much slower.
This is one of the reasons why he has been able to suppress Li Shimin, and it is also the root cause of Li Shimin's rise to power. In other words, he is not as vicious as Li Shimin.
It's like in the current situation, he is still thinking about the brotherhood, the father's attitude, and the many involvements and is unwilling to complete the matter. If it had been Li Shimin, the situation would almost certainly not be like this.
Between gains and losses, it is actually difficult to tell whether what Li Jiancheng did was right or wrong, because in the end, the result is still a result. Before the result is revealed, who can be sure that what Li Jiancheng did is wrong?
As for how to deal with Wang Shichong's attack strategy, even though Li Jiancheng looked confident, he already had hesitation in his heart.
Because he needed military merit, the defense of Tongguan could only be said to be unsatisfactory, which did not show the prince's ability at all. Only by defeating Wang Shichong could Li Jiancheng's reputation as a good warrior be spread throughout the world.
In other words, in Li Jiancheng's view, it is not difficult to defeat Wang Shichong. Wang Shichong is short of food and will not be able to fight for a long time. He only needs to hold Tongguan until the enemy's food is exhausted and his troops are in chaos. When the time comes, he will chase and kill them.
Make meritorious deeds.
Most of what people say means this.
How to put it, this is a strategy without many shortcomings, which also means mediocrity, because the results are difficult to predict.
As long as Wang Shichong feels that he is unable to cope, he is likely to retreat. How much success can he achieve if he catches up? Who can predict? Wang Shichong has a strong army, and maybe he can bite back...
Well, Li Jiancheng did think a lot and was very thorough, so hesitation ensued. In a head-on confrontation, it was likely to be a big victory. If he avoided the edge temporarily, even if he could not win completely, it would still be very safe, because Tongguan
It was too important to allow him to make any mistakes and put Tongguan in danger.
The more people spoke, the less Li Jiancheng hesitated, because most of the people were suggesting that they should stick to their guns and wait for the opportunity. Although Li Jiancheng was disappointed, he gradually felt that doing so would be a good idea.
But suddenly, someone at the end of the generals stood up angrily and said loudly: "This thief Wang Shichong has brought trouble to Henan, and the world is angry. If he comes to attack me from afar, he will be killed. There is such a good opportunity in front of him, but everyone is cowardly and wants to attack me."
Defending ourselves and waiting for the enemy to come? Aren’t we going to let the heroes of the world laugh at our incompetence?”
"The general thought that if he took advantage of his fatigue and internal instability to attack him head-on, he would be able to achieve success and win the victory of Henan in one battle."
"Your Highness, strengthen our army and promote my name. If we can capture the Eastern Capital in one battle, we will definitely make the world's heroes fall... Such a good opportunity is difficult to find in a thousand years. In this battle, the general will wish
As a pioneer, I will kill generals and capture the flag for His Highness, and I will have no regrets even if I die."
Zhang Shigui hammered his chest hard, as if he wanted to hammer out all the suffocation.
But what they got in exchange was only side glances and silence. When people saw clearly that it was the Henan thief who was speaking, many people had a bit of contempt in their eyes, and some even laughed out loud.
It seems that Zhang Shigui has returned to the Eastern Capital, when he asked to accompany the army to fight in Liaodong. Did his colleagues and Shangguan look at him the same way as he did now?
These were like whips, hitting Zhang Shigui's heart, making him feel so humiliated that he wanted to draw his sword and kill these bastards.
In fact, it's no wonder that others don't like him. This man's words are a bit offending. Let's talk about it. Who are you referring to by the cowardice in your mouth?
In fact, Zhang Shigui has changed a lot. According to his temperament back then, he would definitely offend everyone in the room when he opened his mouth. Now that he is over 20 years old, he can be considered a "gentle" person.
Generally speaking, such a person needs a very large stage to make the best use of his talents, but now he has made the road narrower and narrower, and he is said to be able to make full use of his talents.
When Li Jiancheng heard someone speaking, his impassionedness was second to none, and the most important thing was that it suited his other half's thoughts. He couldn't help but feel excited. He looked up and saw that the speaker was Zhang Shigui, and he was immediately disappointed.
People from the Prince of Qin's Palace, including Liu Wenjing's old subordinates, are not included. Li Jiancheng's character is indeed generous and he is willing to accept those who are talented and willing to change the hall. However, Zhang Shigui has been in Tongguan for many years, but he has never had any intention of joining him. Some time ago,
He also took over the position of goalkeeper of the left prisoner of Prince Qin's palace, which is too unreasonable...