Chapter 321 The Unpredictable Prophet (Two in One)
In the fourth year of Wude, King Li Shimin of Qin swept across the Central Plains and captured two kings in one battle. The sage Li Yuan thought that his achievements were too great to be crowned, so he came up with the title of General Tiance. Li Shimin established Tiance Mansion in Luoyang to recruit heroes and heroes.
Why Daxingtai of East Shaanxi Province became the most important foundation of the Prince of Qin's Mansion? On the one hand, it was because Li Shimin personally led the Shangshu Order of Daxingtai of East Shaanxi Province, and on the other hand, it was because of Tiance Mansion.
A large number of Li Shimin's old troops passed through the Qin Prince's Mansion and Tiance Mansion, and were transferred to Shaanxi Road and Yizhou Road as officials everywhere. This formed the foundation of Li Shimin... It was also in history that Li Shimin was able to quickly stabilize the situation after the Xuanwumen incident.
The key.
But now Li Shimin has lived in Chang'an for a long time, like a tiger trapped in a cage, so he established Tiance Mansion in Chang'an, which complemented each other with the Qin Prince's Mansion and the Literature Museum.
Among the officials in Tiance Mansion, in terms of official positions, Tang Jian, Sima Yu and Lishi Ji were the leaders, Feng Lun was the leader, strategy was Du Ruhui, Xue Shou was the leader, confidants were Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Sun Wuji were the leaders.
But since Fang Xuanling abandoned his post, he could only stay in the Tiance Mansion as a personal staff member. Similar to him, the person who usually talks is Cao Shenjun Lingjing, a soldier in the Tiance Mansion.
In fact, apart from the deployment of officials, all affairs of the Tiance Mansion are presided over by Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing.
After finishing their official duties, they ordered their servants to make tea. The two of them sat down in a side room and chatted about the war in the south of the Yangtze River.
"Since the Sui Dynasty, the country has successively pacified the Western Qin Dynasty, destroyed the Wu Zhou Dynasty, and swept the Central Plains, all of which are due to His Highness's military achievements." Fang Xuanling stared at the official document in his hand, "Therefore, the powerful advisers and generals are under the command of Your Highness, and there are few who have distinguished themselves from the mediocre.
The Duke of Duzhao has made great contributions in this area."
After the Battle of Luoyang, Li Xiaogong led his army to destroy the Liang Dynasty. Although Li Jing, a long-time leader, suddenly emerged and won with military tactics, Li Xiaogong was really the unshakable leader.
Ling Jing nodded slightly and didn't say anything. He remembered Li Shan's private evaluation before. Since the end of the Later Han Dynasty, the world has been in chaos. After a short-lived appearance in the Western Jin Dynasty, he traveled to the south, and the north and south faced off for two hundred years. The former Sui Dynasty II died, and Li Tang was able to win.
The return of the world lies not only in the long-term fragmentation of the country and the desire of all classes for unification, but also in the luck of Li Tang.
The Li Tang clan was actually not very large in number. In the past, except for the famous Northern Wei general Tang Guogong Li Hu, there were few outstanding people. However, he did not expect that in the past ten years, so many heroes would emerge.
As the founding emperor of the country, it goes without saying that Li Yuan, King of Qin Li Shimin, had unparalleled military exploits. King Li Daozong of Jiangxia and King Li Daoxuan of Huaiyang were both on the battlefield before they were crowned. King Li Shenfu of Xiangyi was the general manager of Bingzhou and had great military exploits against the Turks.
The king of Zhao County, Li Xiaogong, appeared...even women could lead troops into battle and achieved great military success.
God is so kind to me.
"If Prince Zhao conquers the south of the Yangtze River within a few months, he will be rewarded when he returns to the court." Fang Xuanling sighed softly, with a somewhat unswerving look on his face, "Da Liang wants to do something, but His Highness will not comment."
Ling Jing glanced at it. He had been in Tiance Mansion for more than half a year and was in charge of various affairs. Although he could not participate in Li Shimin's secret meeting, he could still understand this sentence.
Li Shimin didn't care about the battle against Jiangnan. Even if Li Xiaogong defeated Jiangnan, his military achievements could not be compared with him, so he only suggested that Qizhou Governor Li Shiji send troops from a military perspective. Li Daliang, who had just been appointed the governor of Anzhou, tried to get involved.
Li Shimin also did not give a clear attitude.
But Li Jiancheng had something to say, because among the clan generals, Li Daozong and Li Daoxuan, who were the most capable of fighting, were biased towards the King of Qin. Li Shentong had a good relationship with Li Shimin, and Li Shentong's brother, Li Shenfu, the general manager of Bingzhou, also had a good relationship with Li Shimin.
Li Jiancheng's side... was a bit miserable. When Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, who had high hopes, was appointed as the general manager of Luozhou, he was frightened by Liu Heita and fled from the city.
However, Li Xiaogong had no obvious bias in the battle for the right to inherit the throne, so he naturally became the object of Dong Gong's favor.
Ling Jing said softly: "If Prince Zhao returns to the court, who will be in charge of Jiangnan affairs?"
"What do Ling Gong think?"
"Maybe Li Yaoshi." Ling Jing immediately replied.
"Li Jing..." Fang Xuanling sighed after thinking for a long time: "It is indeed possible."
After the chaos in Jiangnan was suppressed, Li Xiaogong was destined to be transferred back to the central court. The person in charge of Jiangnan could not be an outsider taking over for the first time. Li Jing was the most suitable in terms of military exploits and position.
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly, "Ling Gong has a long-term vision..."
Listening to Fang Xuanling's praise, Ling Jing felt a little uncomfortable and decided to go back and ask Li Shan... He found that Li Shan seemed to have the ability to predict the future.
Ling Jing asked casually: "I heard that Medicine Master Li once served under His Highness?"
"It's true." Fang Xuanling frowned slightly, "Early before the first year of Wude, Li Yaoshi entered the Duke of Qin's palace as one of the three guards, and then followed His Highness to fight, but he was unable to lead an army on his own."
"Afterwards, the sage Jian Li was defeated, and he was brilliant in the battle to destroy Liang. Xiao Liang had a vast territory and a large number of people, and Li Yaoshi's soldiers were very fast, and he destroyed Liang in two months."
Ling Jing was a little surprised, "So, this person is not His Highness's favorite general?"
This is asking, isn't Li Jing a general in the line of King Qin?
The housekeeper Xuan Ling shook his head slightly, and Ling Jing thought that Li Shan had also guessed wrong sometimes... He remembered clearly that Li Shan kept saying that Li Jing and Li Shiji were both from the lineage of the King of Qin.
The prophet is not right every time.
"In the Danyangfang lineage of the Li family in Longxi, Li Keshi entered the Tiance Mansion, and Chang'an ordered Li Qianyou to serve as the chief administrator of the Prince of Qi's Mansion." Fang Xuanling mentioned vaguely.
Ling Jing nodded understandingly. This was a common tactic used by the children of aristocratic families. They served each master separately to protect the lintel from falling. From this point of view, Li Jing was probably a disciple of the East Palace, at least he was loyal to the saint.
At this time, footsteps sounded outside, and Li Shimin, who looked a little tired, appeared outside the door. He tried to cheer up and said with a smile: "Ling Gong, Xuan Ling."
Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing stood up and saluted.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Ling Gong asked Huairen tonight... how to develop such a tongue."
Ling Jing asked inexplicably: "What is your Highness referring to?"
"On that day outside Guantao City, we urged the Turks to return north. Today inside the palace..." Li Shimin said thoughtfully: "My father has already decided that King Wu will come and go without any restrictions."
Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing looked at each other, both a little shocked.
Whether Du Fuwei should be killed or not is a trivial matter... Although many courtiers asked him to behead him before, it is no longer a trivial matter for Du Fuwei, who is now under house arrest, has no restrictions on his comings and goings.
And judging from Li Shimin's tone, the sage Li Yuan made such a decision because he was influenced by Li Shan.
Li Shimin rubbed his thumb and index finger slightly. He felt that he needed to re-evaluate Li Shan's status in his father's heart... He knew very well that his father's temperament seemed gentle as spring, but in fact was as cold as winter.
At that time, Liu Wenjing thought that he had great achievements, but also felt that Li Yuan was soft-hearted... As a result, among the seventeen heroes of Taiyuan Yuanmou, he was ranked third and passed away by Gao Ning.
"Your Highness, Li Daliang wants to do something, this is the second letter." Fang Xuanling handed over the letter in his hand.
Li Shimin looked at it for a few times and then let it go, "Don't ask for merit, don't ask for bad things."
"yes."
"What were Ling Gong and Xuan Ling discussing just now?" Li Shimin asked casually.
Fang Xuanling smiled and talked about Li Jing.
Li Shimin sighed: "I wanted to recruit the world's heroes, but unexpectedly I found a treasure in the ocean. If Jiangnan is wiped out, the pharmacist is indeed the most suitable person to be the general manager of Jiangnan Road."
Fang Xuanling reminded in a low voice: "Pharmacist Li has an old relationship with the king of Lujiang County."
"So what?" Li Shimin stretched out his hand to invite the two of them to sit down, and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together, what kind of person is a pharmacist?"
"Famous generals and outstanding people."
Fang Xuanling smiled and said nothing more. Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, was the closest to the East Palace among the clan members, but he had no talent and had only caused trouble once or twice.
Li Shimin curiously asked: "Why did Ling Gong think the pharmacist..."
Ling Jing secretly scolded Li Shan for being unreliable and could only use the fact that Li Jing was once under Li Shimin as an excuse... I had seen Li Shan analyze the court situation before and comment on the characters very thoughtfully. I actually believed it!
By the way, there is also the matter of Princess Pingyang, who is almost forced to leave the capital and there is no certainty... what a nonsense!
At this time, Li Shimin said softly: "Father decided to use the third sister to control the prison guards and Qianniu guards."
Like a thunderbolt, Ling Jing's body trembled slightly, Princess Pingyang actually led the Beiya Imperial Army!
Fang Xuanling thought for a while, "Since Chen Guogong died of illness, the prison guards and Qianniu Guards have no restraints. It is just right for the saint to choose Princess Pingyang."
Ling Jing tried hard to keep a calm expression. He pinched his thigh with his right hand in his sleeve. He almost wanted to run away. He grabbed Li Shan and asked him... can you really predict the future?!
Li Shimin also nodded, "Third sister is quite prestigious in the army. It is not difficult to control the armies, but I am afraid that Sichang will be idle."
"The Duke of Qiao has been fighting for many years, so he should rest for a few years." Fang Xuanling didn't take it seriously and agreed casually.
It is impossible for the couple to lead a heavy army together. Princess Pingyang controls Beiya, and Chai Shao's right Xiaowei general can no longer lead the army even if he is not withdrawn.
After all, the former Sui Dynasty Yang Jian usurped the country and seized the throne as a foreign relative.
Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling were discussing casually, while Ling Jing looked at Li Shimin with an almost prying eyes.
On that day, Princess Pingyang turned the corner, and Ling Jing, Su Dingfang, and Ma Zhou, who knew the inside story, all suggested that Li Shan take advantage of the situation and invest in Princess Pingyang's mansion for a long time, which could at least stabilize the basic market.
But Li Shan refused, and in a way that Ling Jing and Ma Zhou couldn't believe...Princess Pingyang may be in charge of the Beiya Imperial Army, and he, who has saved Princess Pingyang's life, may be forced to make a choice, and the East Palace will no longer be tender and tender.
, King Qin may also force himself to join Tiance Mansion.
Ling Jing was dubious that day, but after six months with no news at all, he became suspicious and felt that Li Shan was fooling him.
Because Ling Jing thought about it carefully later, Li Shan seemed to be able to confirm that the King of Qin had the possibility of seizing the throne by force... Otherwise, Princess Pingyang would be in charge of the Beiya Imperial Army and would not be a direct threat to the King of Qin, nor would there be a fight for the crown prince to seize the throne.
Influenced.
But now, Princess Pingyang really controlled the Beiya Imperial Army after half a year... Ling Jing was in a state of confusion and withdrew his gaze. He did not dare to spy on Li Shimin's expression anymore. He only doubted in his heart, is it really possible for King Qin to raise an army?
After chatting for a while, Li Shimin smiled and said: "It's getting late, so that's it for today."
Ling Jing, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and said, "Your Highness, there is one more thing."
"Ling Gong, please speak."
Ling Jing looked outside the door deliberately, took two steps forward, and whispered: "Huairen wants to go out."
"Released?" Li Shimin was a little surprised, "Is it any wonder that you have been to the palace in the past few days just for this matter?"
"Outside?" Fang Xuanling was also surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, this was indeed the most suitable path for Li Shan.
Ling Jing hesitated for a while and then added: "I entered the palace a few days ago, but I couldn't explain it clearly. Today..."
Li Shimin, who was about to leave, slowly sat back, with an unpredictable expression on his face. He once again improved his evaluation of Li Shan and his father Li Yuan in his mind.
It can't be such a coincidence that Li Shan was confirmed to be released today, and Princess Pingyang was able to take charge of the Beiya Imperial Army... Logically speaking, it would be more appropriate for Chai Shao, who led the army to the expedition, to appoint her after he returns to the capital.
Li Shimin suddenly remembered that the Ministry of Personnel was involved in the deployment of officials of Shaanxi Province. Logically speaking, Yang Gongren, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was concurrently appointed by Zhongshu Ling. This person was not attached to the East Palace, but he was competing with the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel of Daxingtai, Shaanxi Province... Could this be possible?
Could it be his father's instruction?
At this moment, Li Shimin had no plan to seize the throne by force. He was only thinking about seizing the throne of the East Palace Prince through normal means... But obviously, his father was already on guard. Regardless of whether there was any instigation from the crown prince, his father still got up after all.
suspicion.
A father is kind and a son is filial, and a father is kind and a son is filial. Before his life experience is revealed to the world, Li Shan can deny his father, but I can't.
Although I am not good at it, you must know that I am the prince and you are the father, father and son, and king and minister.
If the king regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart; if his ministers regard his ministers as dogs and horses, his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit.
Li Shimin's expression gradually turned cold. He put his hands on the table, stood up slowly, and said in a low voice: "Before Huairen is released, let's choose a place to meet him."
An hour later, in the study room of Li's house in Sun Moon Lake.
Ling Jing grabbed Li Shan's collar regardless of dignity, "Can you really predict the future?!"
"What?" Li Shan was puzzled, "If we could predict the future...how could my nephew be in such a situation?"
Ling Jing glanced suspiciously, and after a while he said: "Princess Pingyang was able to control the Beiya Imperial Army today."
"What?" Li Shan burped without warning.
Ling Jing let go of his hand and quickly took a few steps back, stretching out his hand to fan the wind... Li Shan's taste has always been strong.
"If you can't predict the future, would you have made a conclusion half a year ago?" Ling Jing opened the window and snorted, "For this reason, he even ignored Princess Pingyang's recruitment."
Li Shan stood there blankly for a while before saying: "No, no..."
Like Li Shimin, Li Shan discovered the problem immediately. It couldn't be such a coincidence that he got Li Yuan's permission to be released today...according to the time, he left the palace, and Li Yuan gave Princess Pingyang the control of the Beiya Imperial Army.
"You are like a god in predicting things." Ling Jing stared at Li Shan who was in a daze, "analyzing the current situation and discerning the way forward, like searching a bag to retrieve something, or a cook untiing an ox."
Li Shan tugged on his bun, feeling a little confused. Could it really be a coincidence?
Although he had saved Princess Pingyang's life...but if Li Shimin raised an army, how could he possibly stop Princess Pingyang?
Li Yuan has entrusted his family and life to her, and Princess Pingyang will only be loyal to Li Yuan... What can she do?
Li Shan naturally couldn't figure it out... The so-called plotting, mutiny, and long-term preparations actually have a low probability of success. They are often completed in a flash, when the opportunity arises, with a decisive mind.
Compared with the six years of Wude in history, Li Shimin's situation at this moment is actually much better. At least the prince and King Qi have no shame to win over Yu Chigong and other generals in Tiance Mansion... Therefore, Li Shimin at this moment actually has no idea of raising an army.
"The King of Qin said that before releasing him to the outside world, he should choose a place to meet him secretly."
Li Shan turned to look at Ling Jing, who had a worried look on his face, nodded and said, "Just wanted to see you."
Seeing that Ling Jing seemed to be full of words, Li Shan added: "Uncle Ling will enter Tiance Mansion first. My nephew has no other choice."
"Uncle Ling is right, my nephew can indeed predict the future."