Chapter 349: The First Encounter With Two Big Brothers To Be Revised
Chapter 349 The first encounter with the two bosses (to be revised)
"I had heard about the name of Yu Hu Chun a long time ago. An old friend once brought wine to him as a gift. He got drunk that night and was worthy of the saint's praise."
Li Gaoqian chose the right entry point. On the one hand, he pointed out that Li Shan was favored by the saint Li Yuan, and on the other hand, he also pointed out the prince... It was Li Jiancheng who asked Li Yuan to name Yu Huchun that day.
The smile on Li Shan's face was impeccable, "The Duke is good at drinking. I will offer it to you when the war has stopped for a while."
Li Gaoqian became interested and actually commented on the world's famous wines one by one, praising Yuhuchun as the best wine in the North. It is as clear as water and as strong as fire, which makes people feel heroic.
After going around in circles for a long time, Li Gaoqian brought the topic back, "Ten days ago, a certain man led the army out of Yanmen and wanted to call you to join the army, but unfortunately Liu Gong flatly refused."
Liu Shirang once rejected Li Gaoqian's suggestion that he join the army?
Li Shan, who was confused, said vaguely: "I am young, I dare not..."
"Hahaha!" Li Gaoqian laughed and said, "Why is Huairen so self-effacing?"
"Last year during the Shandong war, he planned to make great achievements, captured and killed Liu Heita, and was granted a title. This matter was widely spread in Chang'an."
After a pause, Li Gaoqian sighed: "Huairen must also know that Liu Gong is arrogant. Yanmen is located on the east side of Mayi, like a horn. In order to protect Mayi, Liu Gong arrived at Yanmen ten days ago and ordered the army to march out of the fortress.
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Li Shan's eyes were about to fall off as he sat opposite him. Is Liu Shirang so arrogant and domineering?
"He ranks among the Twelve Great Generals..."
"It's just a fill-in." Li Gaoqian sighed, "Most of the troops stationed at Yanmen are Liu Gong's old troops."
Well, although this is true, Li Gaoqian tried every means to give Liu Shi some eye drops.
Li Shan was dumbfounded. Theoretically, there is no Daizhou Commander-in-Chief and there is no Marching Commander of Hedong Road. The person who nominally takes overall command of the war in Hedong should be Li Shenfu, the Commander-in-Chief of Bingzhou.
Considering his position and the position of the garrison, Li Gaoqian, the Zuowuwei general stationed in Yanmen, should be the second in command, and he may not be under the jurisdiction of Li Shenfu, the general manager of Bingzhou.
Actually seizing the army in Yanmen... Is this something that a human minister can do?
No wonder Li Gaoqian and Liu Shirang don't get along... The person in front of me is either courageless or scheming. How can this not cause a stir?
Li Gaoqian had a sad look on his face and added: "Mr. Liu lost his position last year and was demoted, which was considered a great shame and humiliation. Now that he has come back, he will try his best to regain his title regardless of the means and gains..."
"It is right to support Mayi, but if the army comes out in full force, if Yanmen falls..."
Li Shan listened silently. After listening for a long time, he always felt confused.
It wasn't until Li Gaoqian smiled and talked about old events in Chang'an... and deliberately named Li Yuan that Li Shan got a taste of it.
This is reminding me that Liu Shirang is not an honest guy.
He was thinking of regaining his title, so he forced the Yanmen army to go out... Li Shan didn't know the military situation and didn't dare to comment, but he could hear that Li Gaoqian pointed out that he had tried to take him with the army before, but Liu Shirang vetoed it.
Already.
This is to say that Liu Shirang wanted to monopolize the great merit, but he knew that you were favored by the saint, so he gave up some minor merit to win over you.
Be careful!
Li Shan was also speechless. Just as he had guessed along the way, he had fallen into this kind of mess again.
In Chang'an, winning a direct heir was all about face. Even if Luo Yi and his men went to Beijing to fight, brothers Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin could still get away with it in terms of face.
In Shandong, Shi Wanbao was so ruthless that Li Daoxuan was trapped in the battle, and the latter escaped and beheaded him with his own hands.
It's the same everywhere, and you can't escape this dispute anywhere. Therefore, the nature of Shandong is different from Chang'an and last year. Liu Shirang is not of the Qin king's lineage, but the principle is the same.
Li Shan was mumbling, and suddenly remembered the days when he was on duty in the emergency department. The director and deputy director were fighting openly and secretly, and it was said that there were big bosses backing them...
Wherever there are people, there will be rivers and lakes, and there will be disputes... If he wanted to be completely alone, Tao Yuanming could not escape even if he went to farm.
"In this great victory, I led the troops out of the fortress and acted alone. I was rewarded by the court." Li Shan flattered with a smile, while thinking in his heart, how credible is Li Gaoqian's words?
He said that he wanted to take him with him to join the army, but Liu Shirang refused. It shouldn't be a lie... after all, you can find out just by asking.
It was said that Liu Shirang wanted to monopolize the credit before, but now he wants to win over him by giving him some credit... Li Shan was doubtful about this.
But the butt decides the position.
For now, Li Gaoqian is what he needs, but Liu Shirang... is not needed for the time being.
Li Shan stood up slowly and bowed, "I entered the imperial examination and became an official. Unexpectedly, I became the county magistrate when I first became official. I have been entrusted with heavy responsibilities by the court and I dare not slack off at all."
"I am honored to be the Duke of the county, and I will lead General Zuo Wuwei to garrison Yanmen. I will be generous to you in the future."
"Some trivial things are not worth mentioning." Li Gaoqian chuckled, "I think Mr. Liu must be waiting impatiently..."
"A few small things." Li Shan said calmly: "Although I am a humble person, I once recited "The Theory of Love and Lotus"."
In just over a month, "The Theory of Ailian" has been spread all over the world, and ordinary people cannot hear it, but people like Li Gaoqian naturally know it.
The lotus is used as a metaphor for a gentleman.
"A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way." Li Shan said calmly: "I am still young and have the desire to make achievements."
"I love meritorious deeds, and wealth even more, and I must acquire it in a wise way."
The smile on Li Gaoqian's face grew stronger and stronger, thinking that if Liu Shirang offered to give up the credit... Li Shan recited "The Theory of Love and Lotus" on the spot, it would be an interesting scene!
Although I hate this kind of nonsense, if I want to do something, I have to deal with this kind of nonsense, and even take the initiative to get involved... Li Shan said softly: "We will see each other in the future."
"A certain garrison in Yanmen wants to pay more attention to Dai County." Li Gaoqian wanted to ask what means this young man would use to refuse Liu Shirang... Judging from the words of the first meeting today, he shouldn't refuse outright.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Li Shan suddenly paused and said with a smile: "I heard that the county prince brought two thousand civilians out of the fortress?"
Li Gaoqian nodded, "There is a shortage of manpower to build the wounded barracks. Huairen can use it as much as he can."
"That's not why." Li Shan bowed and said, "It's the autumn harvest, and the people want to return to their hometowns to harvest, so I ask the county officials to show mercy."
It was just for this matter that I stopped at the camp on the way... It was also for this matter that Li Shancai decided to be invited to meet Li Gaoqian first.
Li Gaoqian was stunned for a moment before he realized that Li Shan was the acting county magistrate, and this was within the scope of his authority.
"Huairen, don't worry, Yuan Junzhang has escaped far away. I will immediately send an order for the people to return home."
"Thank you, Lord."
Seeing the young man slowly walking out, Li Gaoqian touched his nose. He was not surprised by this man who had become famous in the past two years. He was just polite.
Within his sight, he saw a short and stocky man bowing to greet him. Li Gaoqian's eyes flickered. It must be true that this man had good medical skills.
Li Gaoqian had been with Li Yuan in his early years and knew the importance of Princess Pingyang. Although Du Xiao did not serve in the army, he had a high status in Princess Pingyang's palace and was actually sent to accompany her, and he was so respectful.
After thinking for a moment, Li Gaoqian no longer thought about how Li Shan would reject Liu Shirang, and waved to his guards to get pens, inks, paper and inkstones. He thought that no matter what happened to Li Shan, Liu Shirang would definitely be the first in this memorial, and he had no way to snatch it...
...It will always be of some use to deliver a memorial to the saint or the Eastern Palace privately.
After entering the city, Li Shan quickly arrived at the gate of Shuozhou Governor's Mansion. Just a few months ago, this was the yamen of Yuan Junzhang Daxingtai. After Gao Manzheng surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he was immediately named Shuozhou Governor, and this was changed to
General Manager's Office.
Liu Shirang was writing furiously in his study, and the guards beside him whispered a few times in his ear.
Liu Shirang didn't stop writing and just said, "Let him come in."
He was summoned by his own letter, but he actually went to see Li Gaoqian first... and Li Gaoqian had previously recommended that he take him with the army. Liu Shirang couldn't help but think in his heart, could these two people be old acquaintances?
The sound of unhurried footsteps sounded, but Liu Shirang was still immersed in writing and ignored it.
Li Shan stood there with no resentment in his heart, he just couldn't laugh or cry... Can he enjoy such treatment?
There was a class reunion in a previous life. A classmate who had entered an official career drank and complained. He said that when he went to report to the section chief, the leader would either write the materials or read the materials. Even if it was not possible, he would have to drink a few more sips of tea and let the subordinates stand first.
a while...
After a while, Liu Shirang put down his pen and turned around to look. He was a handsome young man, quite tall, with flying eyebrows and sword-like temples. He had an extraordinary appearance and a vigorous momentum.
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Liu Shirang sighed in his heart. After being demoted last year, he was only a month old. His hair was gray and he was very old. He barely managed to charge with a spear this time, but he was in trouble.
"Such a young man is like a bamboo shoot after the rain." Liu Shirang said softly: "Rise vigorously and climb bravely."
Glancing at the old man in front of him, the wrinkles on his face were...no less than those of Li Yuan, who was relatively famous in history. Li Shan bowed his head and replied: "As Liu Gong said, the young man is vigorous and forge ahead, but he still needs the care of the elders."
"Hehe, hehe." Liu Shirang chuckled twice, stood up and walked a few steps, "I heard that you are planning to build a wounded barracks, do you have any plans?"
Li Shan came up with the money. He had been thinking about it for more than half a year since Guantao. Various regulations were also adjusted according to the different times and material differences. The dozens of guards he trained also joined forces in Chang'an.
The only problem is material supply.
"The water needs to be clear, the utensils need to be clean, they must not be closed, and they must not be exposed to the sun. In addition, they need to have sufficient food rations every day, preferably chickens and meat."
After the operation, a wide and ventilated space, a clean and non-depressing residence, adequate nutrition, and careful care were the best that Li Shan could achieve.
But this requires a lot of logistical supplies. It was no problem in Guantao back then, and even more so after Liu Heita's collapse. It was certainly not a problem in Chang'an, but it was more difficult in Mayi.
Liu Shirang was a little embarrassed, and after thinking for a while he said: "Shuozhou is vast and sparsely populated, and is often ravaged by bandits. This time Yuan Junzhang has invited Turks to invade, Daizhou may be able to..."
"Liu Gong, it's time for the autumn harvest in Dai County." Li Shan said with a wry smile: "The army brought thousands of civilians out of the fortress... I just asked the minister of Jiangxia County to send the civilians back to their hometowns to harvest."
Liu Shirang's eyes flickered, are you explaining to me?
Just as he was hesitating whether to ask more questions, a report came from outside the door, "Mr. Gao is here."
Just as Li Shan was about to retreat, Liu Shirang waved his hand and said, "Be patient and wait."
Liu Shirang strode out of the house. Li Shan squinted slightly and turned around to take a look. In the yard was a strong middle-aged man with a knife across his waist and a loud voice.
There were personal guards outside the door. Li Shan quickly looked away and thought about it in his mind. Judging from the few conversations just now, Liu Shirang was not gentle and elegant, but he could not be seen as arrogant or arrogant.
Maybe it's because of trivial things?
Maybe it’s the change in mentality caused by being demoted last year?
A quarter of an hour later, Liu Shirang came back and said casually: "Two thousand cavalry were chasing north. Yuan Junzhang short-tailed his tail to survive, and fled into Yunzhou to escape."
"Congratulations, Mr. Liu."
Liu Shirang signaled his guards to bring in a bar stool, "I've heard for a long time that poetic talent is discussed... but I heard that Huairen's knowledge is mixed?"
"I'm not asking for a better explanation." After Li Shan sat down, he suddenly realized that this old man was really what Li Gaoqian said!
At Li Gaoqian's place, they sat down and talked immediately after saluting.
But at Liu Shirang's place, he was forced to stand for a long time at the beginning. The old man had to go out temporarily and had something to do, and he didn't ask anyone to bring a stool!
Liu Shirang asked about everything in detail, basically everything... Li Shan became a little impatient.
I started asking questions from my father and grandfather, asking about the war in Shandong, asking about the wounded barracks, asking about the imperial examination, asking about poetry, asking about daily life, asking about Dai County, asking about titles...
"Huairen actually knows the magical art of making ice?" Liu Shirang's eyes lit up, "The day before I went north to take office, I was given a bowl of ice food by the saint."
"The heat in summer is unbearable for a saint. I will make ice every day and send it to you..." Li Shan was a little confused. Could it be that this old man went to Guangzhou and couldn't forget the heat?
In essence, Liu Shirang was not that kind of bureaucrat, and he didn't know much about the twists and turns. He just tried a few words and made up his mind... Being able to send ice into the palace every day, on the one hand, it shows that he is favored by the saint, but not
Anyone can enter the palace every day. On the other hand, this shows that this young man is good at charming people!
Liu Shirang felt that he was at a disadvantage because he couldn't be charming... If Li Shan knew that this guy thought so, he would cry, and I wouldn't be charming either!
Picking up a piece of paper from the table and handing it over, Liu Shirang smiled gently and said, "Huairen's literary talent is extraordinary. Please consider it for me."
Maybe the old man didn't smile very much in the first half of his life. This smile looked a bit ferocious. Li Shan's throat moved, he took it and looked at it, then sighed... Li Gaoqian really guessed it, and he guessed it all.
Already.
This is a report of meritorious service. The first meritorious service is naturally attributed to Liu Shirang. It describes in a long and cumbersome manner how Liu Shirang probed the enemy's situation, led his troops to attack to test the reality, and then commanded decisively, held on to Mayi, and chose the opportunity to attack. He defeated Yuan Junzhang and beheaded three thousand people.
, captured thousands...
Liu Shi asked this old man to do anything in order to regain his title... He couldn't monopolize the credit like this!
Only a few names were added at the end. The first one was Gao Manzheng, the general manager of Shuozhou, followed by Li Gaoqian, the Duke of Jiangxia, and the third one was Li Shan.
It was because Gao Manzheng stood firm in Mayi and led his army to note Yuan Junzhang's meritorious service.
Li Gaoqian led his troops to coerce Yuan Junzhang's flanks... There was no mention of Li Gaoqian being used as bait.
And Li Shan did it because he had merit in planning, and he had merit in building the wounded barracks to boost the morale of the army.
Li Shan has a headache.
During the hesitation, Liu Shirang frowned and his voice suddenly turned cold, "Jiangxia County Duke, do you have any other instructions?"
Alas, Li Shan had to admit that what Li Gaoqian said was right, really right, absolutely right. This old man was really difficult to deal with!
"Thank you Mr. Liu for your kindness."
Only then did Liu Shirang's expression soften, while Li Shan was cursing and thinking...it seemed like he needed to do something.