Over there, Li Shimin became more and more emotional as he talked, and became so sad that he even shed tears... It's no wonder that Zhang Shigui was promoted by Li Yuan many times. He was listed as the first to win several battles and was often rewarded.
After the Battle of Baibi, Li Yuan rewarded all the generals, among which the reward to Zhang Shigui was "more than usual".
After the Battle of Hulao in Luoyang, Li Yuan pointed out that Zhang Shigui had "successive military exploits and considered him to be the best among all the troops." He also specially summoned him to the capital and held a banquet in honor of him, saying: "I wish you could travel around in fine clothes during the day."
But after the Battle of Luoyang, Zhang Shigui gave up his official position and joined the Tiance Mansion as a general. His status could be said to have plummeted... You must know that in the Battle of Luoyang, being awarded the title of County Duke based on his military exploits was actually a bit low.
Here, the East Palace played a role... because when Prince Li Jiancheng went to the Eastern Expedition, Zhang Shigui accompanied the army. Zhang Shigui was not considered a direct descendant of Li Shimin, but after Li Tang arrived in the Central Plains, he did not hesitate to join the Tiance Mansion.
How to prevent Li Jiancheng from being furious?
Such affection... Even without Li Shan, Li Shimin would definitely put pressure on Li Jing. As a commander with a long-term vision and excellent tactics and strategies, Li Shimin knew very well that Li Jing was just being cautious, and in fact the risk of sending troops was not great.
The reason is very simple. The Turks have been unable to attack Yanmen Pass for a long time, their morale is low, and they are short of food and grass.
But how to exert pressure is another matter. Li Shimin, Ling Jing, Du Ruhui, and Fang Xuanling have discussed this matter and cannot be too proactive... because in the eyes of Dong Gong, the two sides are tied.
After losing Xue Wanche, Tiance Mansion lost Zhang Shigui.
Li Shimin had already made plans on what to do, and Princess Pingyang's intrusion was an opportunity, but he didn't expect that this sister would be suspicious of his relationship with Li Shan and push her to this point.
Li Shimin stood up and said with a chuckle: "There are indeed many famous generals in Tiance Mansion. They followed my younger brother to fight in the east of Hedong, consolidate Guanzhong, secure the Central Plains, and attack Hebei. But when it comes to fighting against the barbarians in the grassland, the only one who can do it is human ears."
Princess Pingyang no longer cares whether there is really any connection between Li Shan and Li Shimin. As long as there is someone from Tiance Mansion, it will definitely promote Li Jing's sending troops. "Who?"
Chai Shao on the side rolled his eyes. Although he remained neutral, he had been under Li Shimin's command for a long time and he guessed it immediately.
"Hebei famous general, Xue Wanjun."
Walking out of the Chengqian Palace, Princess Pingyang was still a little embarrassed. Although she was not good at strategizing, she was not a fool either. This candidate... I am afraid that her second brother had already decided on it.
Xue Wanche and Xue Wanjun both defected to the East Palace and Tiance Mansion. Now Xue Wanche is trapped in Guji Town. Li Shimin asked Xue Wanche to take Ma Sanbao's place and go north as General Zuowuwei... The East Palace side really couldn't find any suitable reason to object.
Looking around, Princess Pingyang whispered: "After all... Huairen and his second brother..."
Princess Pingyang had long been suspicious, but it was just intuition and she didn't find any clues. However, Chai Shao was much better in this regard and chuckled: "At least 50%."
"Um?"
"Of all the people in Dai, Liu Shirang and Su Dingfang are from the Huairen lineage, and the rest belong to the King of Qin and the prince." Chai Shao analyzed: "Zhu Yichen, the Sima of Daizhou, has no military power, and the military commanders of Daizhou will be Su Dingfang; Xue Wanche, Lu Chengji
He successively took over the posts of Lu Shi and joined the military, but in fact, the local tribesmen had long been obedient to Huairen."
"As for the King of Qin, Zhang Shigui led troops to garrison Guji Town, Li Demou took charge of Xia City on behalf of the county magistrate, and held great power, and Zhang Gongjin, the deputy governor of the state... was ordered to farm, which seemed to be indifferent, but in fact it was not."
Princess Pingyang nodded slightly and agreed with this view. Farming was a hard job, with no oil, water or power, but it was very important. Li Jing was appointed as the general manager of Daizhou, so he must have attached great importance to farming.
"But it's hard to say." Chai Shao changed the topic, "After all, Ling Gong is now the confidant of King Qin..."
Princess Pingyang knew what her husband meant. If Li Shimin came to power in the future and Ling Jing was around, Li Shan might still have a chance. In this case, there was also the possibility that Li Shan would imitate Xue Wanche and Xue Wanjun's brothers.
After the couple talked for a long time, Chai Shao went straight out of the palace and returned to his home. In fact, he did not tell the truth... In his opinion, Li Shan should be iron-clad and had already joined the King of Qin, and his time was not short.
Although the King of Qin did not seem to be close to Li Shan, was not enthusiastic about the affairs of the land, and did not even suggest that the Bingzhou army should go north at the critical moment, Chai Shao clearly saw that Li Dewu was in the East Palace, so he decided that Li Shan could not enter.
Under the prince's door.
Li Shan is usually gentle and elegant, but he has plans at critical moments. He is also arrogant and has no intention of reuniting with Li Dewu.
Although he was grateful to Li Shan for rescuing his wife, Chai Shao felt that if Li Shan was lucky enough to survive, it would be better to distance himself... No matter whether he was the crown prince or the king of Qin, there was not much difference for him.
Fighting is really not a good choice.
Unlike Li Shan, I don't have to choose, but Li Shan doesn't have a choice.
Chai Shao thought of Li Shan and Li Dewu in his heart, and at this moment in the East Palace, this name also appeared.
After Princess Pingyang simply said that Li Shimin had decided to send Xue Wanjun as General Zuowuwei to go north, although Prince Li Jiancheng was very unhappy, he had no reason to object, and he also knew the purpose of Princess Pingyang's visit.
Ma Sanbao can come back, but the East Palace will not let go of the post of Sima of Daizhou. Prince Zhongyun suggested sending ministers north to inspect Daizhou... He just found a reason to send people from the East Palace north to put pressure on Li Jing. It doesn't matter who goes.
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The King of Qin took action. Although he proposed the candidate Xue Wanjun, who was very popular with the prince and his staff, the East Palace could not remain indifferent. Otherwise, even if Guji Town finally fell, the good reputation would be lost to the King of Qin. This is something Li Jiancheng did not want to see.
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At this time, Wei Ting proposed that it happened that Chang'an County Lieutenant Li Dewu wanted to be sent abroad, so it would be better to send him north, or he could serve in Daizhou or Xinzhou.
Princess Pingyang tried hard to control the muscles on her face, deliberately posed and thought for a moment before shaking her head and saying: "My status is a bit low..."
Li Jiancheng knew what Wei Ting, his childhood friend, meant. After all, Li Dewu had a special status. He was the son-in-law of the Wenxi Pei family, and now the Wenxi Pei family was basically attached to the East Palace.
"What does Third Sister mean?"
"I heard that Prince Xi Ma of the East Palace is on good terms with Huairen." Princess Pingyang had already considered it and pointed out Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng was a confidant of Prince Li Jianyi, and his status and status were not comparable to that of Li Dewu... Li Jiancheng had no objection to this, and just turned to look at Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng straightened his body, raised his head and said, "In the year when the Prince of Handan County was appointed to Daizhou, great changes occurred in the north. He has made great contributions to the country, and I am willing to go north."
Princess Pingyang breathed a sigh of relief. If Li Dewu was really allowed to go...although there wouldn't be any trouble, it would be a bit disgusting.