It's funny to say that at the beginning of each dynasty, there were so many generals that they couldn't use them all, but in the middle and late stages, there were no more generals to use.
It is really a drought that kills people, and a flood that causes waterlogging.
There is a very classic debate topic in later generations, and it is a topic that will be argued every time history is mentioned.
That is ‘does the situation create heroes, or does the hero create the situation’.
Judging from the first, middle and last three periods of the past dynasties, the proportion of heroes created by the times is obviously larger.
Otherwise, there would never have been a situation where there were so many heroes in the early dynasties that they could not use them all, but no one could use them in the middle and later dynasties.
"Then it's Li Shuai!"
"No, Su Shuai!"
"..."
Zhang Baoxiang and Zhao Chengyong began to argue after Li Shimin vetoed Qin Qiong.
Zhang Baoxiang wanted to win Li Jing's favor and follow Li Jing to gain some credit.
Zhao Chengyong is fighting for the opportunity for the confidants of Prince Yong's Mansion to show their faces.
The moment he became the leader of the personal guards of Prince Yong's Mansion, his relationship with Su Dingfang and others was inseparable. They belonged to the same party and were inseparable allies.
Therefore, when something beneficial to his allies occurs, he will not hesitate to come out to help his allies fight for it.
It seems that Zhao Chengyong may be more noble than Zhang Baoxiang, but in fact he is even the same.
Because Zhang Baoxiang seemed a bit snobbish for making profits for himself, but Zhao Chengyong was not simply seeking benefit for Su Dingfang.
Li Yuanji suddenly said when the two were about to fight for the upper hand: "Is there no one to help Qu Tutong, Shi Wanbao, Li Xiaogong, Li Shiji, and Chai Shao fight for it?
Liu Hongji, Huang Junhan, and An Xinggui can also be used?"
Zhang Baoxiang and Zhao Chengyong shut their mouths instantly after hearing this.
What benefits can they gain by fighting for these people?
If these people lose, wouldn't they also be embarrassed?
Although it is unlikely that some of these people will fail, who would do something that is not beneficial?
"Qu Tutong is already old. He has experienced the battle of Tuyuhun and I am afraid he will never be able to move again. If we let him go, he will most likely die on the road, and I, Mr. Li, will also get a reputation of being unkind, so it is not appropriate.
Shi Wanbao is also old and inappropriate.
Cousin Xiaogong, let him continue doing business.
As for Chai Shao, the shit behind his butt has not been wiped clean yet. If he is allowed to go, the officials will object.
After we conquered the lost troops of Suni, we immediately conquered the Western Turks. The officials would have opposed it. It would be unwise to fight against the officials for Chai Shao.
The remaining three, Liu Hongji, Huang Junhan, and An Xinggui, are already old and have little energy. Letting them take charge may not achieve the results we want."
After Zhang Baoxiang and Zhao Chengyong shut up, Li Shimin slowly opened his mouth, analyzed most of the candidates, and gave inappropriate reasons.
There was only one person he did not analyze, and that was Li Shiji.
So the person he favored was Li Shiji.
Li Yuanji could also guess why he recommended Li Shiji.
First of all, Li Shiji has this ability; secondly, Li Shiji's people are in the Turks and do not need to be dispatched separately. Before the expedition to the Western Turks, they can also block the news and not be known to the officials in the court, which can delay a little time.
Of course, these are not the most important things.
The most important thing is that among the four commanders of the Turks, Li Shimin cannot move. One of Li Jing and Su Dingfang has made great achievements, and the other is about to make great achievements. If one of them is allowed to conquer the Western Turks, then their
The credit will be so great that there will be no limit to it. When the time comes, not only will the merit be overshadowed by the master, but it will also be difficult to award a reward.
Li Shiji was different. Although he got a lot of credit following Li Jing, he was not as dazzling as Li Jing, and he didn't get many rewards.
If he was asked to conquer the Western Turks, even if he achieved great success, he would only be on par with Li Jing or Su Dingfang, or maybe a little higher than them.
Neither his achievements will overwhelm his master, nor will he be rewarded poorly.
This is the reason why Li Shimin recommended Li Shiji.
Li Yuanji also thought so, so he smiled and said: "So, the only one left is Li Shiji?"
Hearing this, Zhang Baoxiang and Zhao Chengyong wanted to help Li Jing and Su Dingfang fight for each other, but the smart Li Jing had already guessed Li Yuanji's decision and said first: "Li Shiji is indeed suitable!"
Zhang Baoxiang and Zhao Chengyong shut their mouths instantly when they heard this.
Li Jing, an important party involved, personally recommended Li Shiji, what else could they say?
If they fight again, can they beat Li Jing?
Putting aside their status and weight in the Tang Dynasty, they are not as good as Li Jing in terms of their judgment of people and their judgment of personal military capabilities.
Then why are they arguing with Li Jing?
Li Yuanji looked at Li Jing with a smile and said, "You recommend Li Shiji?"
Li Jing nodded without hesitation.
Li Yuanji smiled again and said: "If you don't plan to fight again, why don't you do it yourself?"
Li Jing shook his head dumbfounded.
He actually wanted to fight and fight with all the enemies wherever he looked.
The problem is, it's useless for him to argue.
If he really fought for it, his life would be in danger.
After all, the four words "high achievements surpass the master" are not just mentioned casually.
There are countless outstanding people in history who have died under these four words, and he does not want to follow in their footsteps.
Not to mention that there is a guy of great skill sitting in front of him.
Looking at his fate is enough for him to reflect on himself.
Li Yuanji nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, then let's take Li Shiji!"
After discussing the candidates to conquer the Western Turks, Li Yuanji turned his head and told Chu Suiliang: "It's up to you to send an order to Li Shiji and let him prepare early. When Suni's lost troops are conquered here, he will invade the Western Turks.
When the time comes, I don’t want him to be delayed by a bunch of trivial matters.”
Chu Suiliang stood up, solemnly agreed, and quickly left the hall.
Everyone in the palace dispersed after Chu Suiliang left.
After all, once the business has been discussed, there is no need to get together anymore.
On the fourth day of the first lunar month, the army led by Su Dingfang arrived at Aries City. Xue Wanche had built fortifications in advance. Therefore, after Su Dingfang arrived with his army, he quickly settled down and made new arrangements for the defense of Aries City.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Even if Yang Zhengdao didn't get Ashinabil's reminder, he could still see the importance of Aries City.
Therefore, the day after Su Dingfang arrived at Aries City, the Ashid tribe's army under Ashina Biel appeared in the east of Aries City, with the intention of retaking Aries City.
The two sides fought several battles east of Aries City. Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong both won, but Xue Wanche, who had been hopeless and unfavorable in the past, actually lost.
After Li Yuanji got the news, he looked shocked.
"Pfft...hahahaha..."
On horseback, Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh after reading the detailed battle report.
After Zhao Chengyong and Wang Xuance circulated the detailed battle report, they also laughed out loud.
The reason why they laugh is because Xue Wanche's defeat was a bit unfair.
Although Xue Wanche was defeated by the Turks, his methods probably came from the hands of the Han people.
Moreover, this method was not taught to the Turks by Yang Zhengdao, but by Li Shiji.
The person who defeated Xue Wanche was the student Li Shiji took with him when he went to Suni's lost army to provide military assistance.
The method used to defeat Xue Wanche was the one commonly used by Li Shiji. Although he was not as sophisticated as Li Shiji, he still gave Xue Wanche a big fall.
Therefore, Xue Wanche's defeat was a bit unjust. Li Shimin, Zhao Chengyong, and Wang Xuance only laughed out loud after knowing the details.
"Just smile here. Don't laugh after you go to Aries City, especially don't laugh in front of Xue Wanche, otherwise I'm afraid he will kill you in anger."
Li Yuanji felt that Li Shimin and Zhao Chengyong were a bit evil. Although he also wanted to laugh, Xue Wanche was still his confidant no matter what, so he couldn't laugh. He had to remind Li Shimin and the other three to let them go.
Don't read Xue Wanche's jokes from now on in Aries City.
Xue Wanche is a straightforward person. If Li Shimin and others laughed at him in person, he would probably commit suicide in shame.
When Li Shimin heard this, he suppressed his laughter, nodded, and said perfunctorily: "I understand..."
Zhao Chengyong and Wang Xuance completely suppressed their laughter and nodded seriously.
Wang Xuance even changed the subject, "Should Li Shuai and His Highness the Prince of Xinping County have arrived at Beishan Pasture by now?"
Beishan Pasture is a pasture to the north of the Suni Lost Tribe and a pasture of the Ashina Tribe of the Suni Lost Tribe. In order to form an encirclement of the Suni Lost Tribe as soon as possible.
Li Jing, Ashina Simo and others set off for Beishan Pasture on the second day after arriving at Shuofang City.
Seven days have passed now, and based on the footsteps of Li Jing, Ashina Simo and others, they should have arrived.
After all, when Li Jing and Ashina Simo came this time, they brought all light cavalry with them, and they both had one person and two horses. Although the horses carried various daily necessities, there were no iron armor or other objects to hold them down, so
high speed.
When there is no strong wind or blizzard, they can move everywhere like a gust of wind.
As for the area from Shuozhou to Beishan, it has never snowed since the first lunar month.
Therefore, Li Jing, Ashina Simo and others can arrive at Beishan Grassland quickly.
"It should be time..."
Li Yuanji heard that Wang Xuance was changing the subject, so he echoed it without hesitation, and also asked a new question, "I just don't know what's going on with Xue Wanshu?"
The tactic of encircling three buildings was accomplished by the troops of Su Dingfang, the troops of Li Jing, Ashina Simo and others, and the troops of brothers Xue Wanshu and Xue Wanjun.
Now Su Dingfang has arrived at the battlefield, Li Jing, Ashina Simo and others have also arrived at the battlefield, leaving only Xue Wanshu and Xue Wanjun.
Zhao Chengyong pondered and said: "They should have arrived too, right? They are already on the edge of Suni's lost troops, and it won't take much time to get to Suni's lost troops."
Li Yuanji sighed: "I'm not worried that Suni will lose his troops before they arrive. I'm worried that the people who go to deliver the order will encounter some accidents on the way, which will waste time."
There are many accidents in this era, especially those who are running around to deliver orders, they will encounter even more accidents.
You may be blocked by wild animals, or you may be blocked by bandits.
Therefore, the person who accepted the order may have missed the deadline the moment he got the order.
Therefore, the delinquency time in this era is basically calculated from the moment the order is received.
If you miss the deadline for seven to eight days, or even ten days, you will not be punished, and you will only be punished if it exceeds half a month.
This kind of punishment is not the kind of beheading preached by later generations, but a punishment such as a fine or a demotion. Only when a certain limit is exceeded, the person will be beheaded.
For example, in the Qin Dynasty, it was possible to be beheaded only after half a month of missing the period.
Therefore, whether Chen Sheng, Wu Guang or Liu Bang, their excuse for rebelling against the Qin Dynasty is untenable.