Under Pang Xiaotai's constant urging, Cui Dunli finally left Youzhou at the end of the first year.
No one from Youzhou local officials came to see him off.
Shuo Fei whistling, snowflakes fluttering,
Cui Dunli also had a frosty face and rode away without looking back. Pang Xiaotai waved goodbye to his three younger brothers and his eldest son Yanzhang, "Serve Enxiang well and learn more skills."
He had placed a lot of hope on his son. When he was in Lingnan, he tried to curry favor with Li Jing, but Li Jing ignored him at all. When he arrived in Chang'an, he called Mr. Wu Huaiyu and claimed to be his lackey. Wu Huaiyu treated him well. Although he confiscated his son, at least he did support and care for him.
Now his son can officially worship Wu Huaiyu as his father. Although he regrets not changing his surname to Wu, Pang Xiaotai feels that his son's future path has been paved.
In the wind and snow, a man was walking north to send envoys to the Turkic tribes.
On the Minzhong Pavilion in Youzhou City, Wu Huaiyu looked at the Minzhong Temple, which was being built in the New Year. It was almost completed and the entire temple was very solemn.
The remains of more than 3,000 fallen soldiers in the temple have been sent to the soldiers' hometowns, and pensions, condolences and funeral expenses have been sent.
"Cui Dunli's face was very dark when he left."
"Ignore him."
Wu Huaiyu had no personal grudges with Cui Dunli. After some advice from Princess Huainan, he also understood that Cui Dunli's excessive actions in Youzhou were actually to show his loyalty to the emperor who promoted him. He was the emperor's special envoy, and all he had to do was
It is not his business to investigate and report what the emperor wants to know, as to how to deal with it, whether it is reasonable or not.
This is not a personal grudge.
Just like when Wei Zheng made all kinds of criticisms against Wu Huaiyu, after thinking about his responsibilities, Wu Huaiyu neither blamed him nor thought about getting close to him again.
He was not afraid that Cui Dunli would pick out some of his thorns and report them to the emperor.
Making great achievements and making small mistakes is actually a good thing for Wu Huaiyu.
"It's good to go. Staying in Youzhou every day will make everyone feel uncomfortable." Fatty Wu said,
"When will Guard Chief Shi and Duke Lu arrive?"
"Chief Guard Shi will be back in a few days, but Duke Lu will not arrive until mid-February,"
Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin got what he wanted and was finally coming to Youzhou. Wu Huaiyu felt a little embarrassed about this at first. After all, Cheng Na was his elder and the eldest brother and father-in-law, with high qualifications and prestige, but now he was coming.
Be his deputy.
However, when he talked about this matter with his close aides, they thought it was very unusual. After all, Wu Huaiyu was no longer an ordinary official. He had been in charge of finance and served as prime minister. Now he came to Youzhou after resigning as prime minister.
Now he has made great achievements and been promoted to Grand Governor and Protector.
Cheng Yaojin did have higher qualifications, but he was only in the Zhenguan Dynasty. If you really want to put it in the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin's qualifications are not very high.
They are all following the right people.
Besides, when Cheng Yaojin came to the north, they felt that he was preparing for the Northern Expedition against the Turks. It was not only for the emperor to give Wu Huaiyu a general with great military exploits as his deputy, but also for the emperor to give his confidant generals an opportunity to perform meritorious service. After all, destroying the Turks was like this.
There are not many opportunities.
Another possibility is that after the war, Wu Huaiyu may return to the court and resume his prime ministership. At that time, Cheng Yaojin may succeed Wu Huaiyu and take charge of Youyun. Not to mention being the governor, at least he must be the chief governor of the governor, Shi Jiandu.
protect.
However, judging from the rewards and rewards given to him by the emperor after the Battle of Yehuling, Wu Huaiyu felt that he might not be transferred back to the court for a while.
He is too young.
According to historical records, Li Ji stayed in Bingzhou for a full sixteen years. From the ninth year of Wude, when he was appointed as the governor of Bingzhou, to the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, when he returned to the court and served as Minister of the Ministry of War, Li Ji was imprisoned in those sixteen years.
There are many reasons for this, but the main reason is that he is not a direct descendant of Li Shimin. He is even a rare important Shantou representative of the Tang Dynasty military. After Li Mi's death, Li Ji became the Shantou representative of the Wagang clique. When Li Mi entered Guan and joined the Tang Dynasty,
There was still a large area of territory and tribesmen in Henan, but they still persisted. In the end, Li Ji led them to surrender to the Tang Dynasty.
Another is that Li Ji was particularly young among the founding generals.
Moreover, he is the only remaining person on the mountain who was granted the title of king in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Although he did not accept the title of king at the beginning, and the father and son only received the title of duke, after all, this Li Ji is not really surnamed Li.
Li Ji is a very smart person and has always been very low-key. Especially in the many battles during the Wude period, Li Ji's performance was not very good. He was often defeated and even captured. However, he was low-key and submissive. This made Li Ji low-key and submissive.
The two emperors Li Yuan and Li Shimin couldn't find any reason to mess with him.
It also made Li Ji the protector among many people who were granted surnames and titles.
But the emperor's distrust was always there, so he was kept in Bingzhou for sixteen years.
After the last battle at Yehuling, the emperor gave him a reward of four hundred real households, a mansion in Chang'an, two courtyards in the suburbs of Luo Yi, a hundred hectares of land and some slaves, and another reward.
Ten thousand bolts of silk.
This reward is quite generous, but it is only a material reward and does not involve any authority.
He is ten years younger than the emperor.
Although he had already served as prime minister before, Wu Huaiyu had little qualifications at that time. He was forced to become prime minister by the emperor. Wu Huaiyu was a pawn who charged for the emperor. It was only a matter of words for the emperor to replace him.
But after the Battle of Yehuling, Wu Huaiyu is still young now, but he has accumulated a high prestige, especially this time as the general finance minister, and he has done a good job as the Prime Minister. If Wu Huaiyu enters the court again with huge military achievements
complex phase,
That would be different from before.
If Wu Huaiyu pays homage to the prime minister for the second time, secures his position, and works for three to five years, then he will truly be a powerful prime minister and be able to become a powerful figure in the court.
Why has Changsun Wuji not been given a job now?
Putting aside all the high-sounding reasons, the essence is that Changsun Wuji has always been Li Shimin's confidant. After he became the prime minister, his power was too high and he became the top of the mountain. In addition, he was also a descendant of the country's uncle, and his uncle was the prime minister, so in the end, Changsun Wuji
Wuji and Gao Shilian successively resigned as prime ministers. One was idle in Beijing, and the other was transferred to other places.
Although Li Shimin is young, he has a keen grasp of power.
People like Wei Zheng, Hou Junji, Zhang Liang and even Qin Qiong became prime ministers one after another. In fact, it was the same logic. The old prime ministers of Wude stepped down one after another. The new prime ministers included the original confidants like Fang Mou Du Due, but also Hou Junji.
Zhang Liang, a valet who would never come here in the first place.
When Lao Cheng comes this time, he has no chance to replace him. After fighting the Turks, he probably won't stay for long. He can't really be his deputy all the time. It's very likely that he will go to other major governor's offices to be a long history, or in other important positions.
Become a governor in the Governor's Mansion.
Cui Dunli left Youzhou. It is estimated that his report is already on the way to Chang'an. I am afraid that his report will also cause a small storm.
Although there is no need to worry about endangering the fundamentals, it may still cause some trouble.
After seeing through the essence of things, many things are much simpler, even a little boring, but they still have to be performed.
"Hasn't the imperial court approved the use of troops against Beishan Xi yet?"
"It is estimated that when the guard chief Shi comes back, he will bring it back to the court to reply,"
Wu Huaiyu planned to use troops against Beishan Xi after the beginning of spring. This season was even more unfavorable for Beishan Xi and not beneficial to the Tang army, but it was even more unfavorable for Xi people.
Moreover, we must launch counterattacks in autumn and winter, so we cannot delay it too late.
Just think of it as a joint military exercise after the establishment of the Anton Protectorate. Youzhou's 20,000-strong border defense regiment, the Anton Protectorate's 20,000-strong guard regiment, and then some state soldiers in Youzhou, group training, with Tibetan troops included.
People are waiting in the city. After strengthening,
Now the Youzhou Governor's Mansion and the Anton Governor's Mansion have a main force of 50,000 Tang troops, and they can also recruit 20,000 to 30,000 followers, as well as a small 100,000 vassals from the three Tibetans. They are really strong.
Fatty Wu didn't know how to use soldiers in a war, but he was inflated by the figures after receiving military books, money and food. "Erlang, we have strong soldiers and horses now. After we finish practicing with Beishan Xi, can we go to Jiujiuquan for a walk?"
, or even go directly to Jieli Dingxiang’s lair to question him?”
"Jieli is just like a silver gunhead. Last year, hundreds of thousands of people came. We in Youzhou only had 30,000 troops. We killed him and killed more than 60,000 of them. He even lost the golden wolf."
Got off,
There’s no need to really wait until autumn and winter, or even the fifth and sixth expedition to the north, right?”
Huaiyu smiled.
"Don't underestimate the enemy. Jieli underestimated the enemy last year and suffered a big loss at Yehuling. Jieli suffered a big defeat before, but the fundamentals are still there. If we venture thousands of miles away, we won't be able to defeat him.
The biggest possibility is that Jieli avoids fighting, and we will waste money and food in vain. If we go in depth to pursue and pursue, we may be taken advantage of.
If we want to fight, we have to do it once and for all, otherwise it will be delayed and the profit will invade the border states, and then we will be exhausted."
The fat man thought for a while, "Then Jieli suffered such a big loss last year, will he come back to take revenge? Will he send troops to conquer the Tuli, Xi, and Khitan who have attached themselves to the Tang Dynasty? What if he leads his troops to attack them?"
"
"If this is the case, then it's different. Let's unite with the three Tibetans to refuse the war, and then take the opportunity to consume Jie Li. Fighting at home, the advantage will ultimately be ours."
night.
Rest in Room 35 of Lu.
"Ms. Cui wants to see you."
"Which Lady Cui?"
"Cui Dunli's great-aunt," Cui Dunli's grandmother is Cui Sanwu's cousin. This Cui family is Cui Sanwu's cousin's sister-in-law.
Her father, Cui Dunli's great-grandfather Cui You, was a good friend and confidant of Yuwenhu, the great master of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. The powerful dragon-slaying minister of the Northern Zhou Dynasty had killed three emperors. He was the nephew of Yuwentai. Before Yuwentai died, he brought down the Yuwen family and the court.
The power of the palace was handed over to this nephew.
Yuwenhu forced Yuwenhu of the Western Wei Dynasty to give up the throne to Yuwentai's son Yuwenjue. The Western Wei Dynasty was destroyed and the Northern Zhou Dynasty was established. Afterwards, he was still uneasy and killed Yuankuo with a glass of poisonous wine.
But later Yuwenhu killed his own cousin Yuwenjue, and then appointed his cousin Yuwenyu, but he was poisoned again, and then appointed Yuwenyong. He endured it for twelve years, and finally killed the powerful minister in the palace.
cousin.
Cui You was Yuwenhu's confidant and good friend, and they had a very good relationship. Yuwenhu not only gave the Cui family the surname Yuwen, but also later personally adopted Cui You's daughter and named her Princess Fuping.
Later, Li Gongyuan of the Li family in Longxi was selected for her to marry.
The servant who came from the Li family in Longxi was the youngest son of Duke Li Bao of Dunhuang. The Li family had been married to Cui Luzheng for generations. Lu Sanwu's grandmother came from the Li family in Longxi.
It took Wu Huaiyu a long time to figure out the complicated relationship between these wealthy families.
"What does this Lady Cui want to see me for?"
Cui Niangzi's grandmother was a princess of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and her mother was from the Li family in Longxi. She also married into the Li family in Longxi. She gave birth to several daughters, who married into the Fanyang Lu family, Boling Cui family, Qinghe Cui family, Xingyang Zheng family and Taiyuan Wang family.
Henan Yuanshi et al.
This Lady Cui originally lived in Zhengzhou. It was quite a coincidence that she entered Youzhou City as soon as Cui Dunli left.
As soon as she arrived, she contacted Lu and conveyed her desire to meet Wu Huaiyu through Lu Sanwu.
"That's a good thing." Lu Sanwuniang said with a smile, "Ms. Cui came forward in person, but she represents the two powerful families of the Boling Cui family and the Longxi Li family. It is probably the Cui Shilang who caused a lot of trouble in Youzhou. This Cui
The lady is here to deal with the aftermath.
Neither Cui nor Li want to offend you."
Huaiyu smiled and said, "I don't think this matter is that simple." He recalled that the Boling Cui family and the Longxi Li family were also very interested in the newly expanded areas of Youfu and the border markets.
These noble families are deeply rooted, but they also have a keen sense of smell. Opportunities are everywhere in Youzhou, and they will not miss them in vain, especially the large amount of land is very attractive.
Those noble families have always been extremely hungry for land and will never be satisfied. Land is the foundation for the long-term survival and even supremacy of these wealthy families.
If they want to develop in Youfu, whether it is Tanzhou of Yanzhou, Yingzhou of Pingzhou, or Beishanxi Land, which is about to open up new territory, even these wealthy families with five surnames and seven families must first say hello to Wu Huaiyu.
Lady Cui was obviously the one who came in contact first.
I just don’t know what Mrs. Cui will use as a stepping stone.
"Please reply to me, Mrs. Cui. I'm busy with official duties recently and really can't spare the time."
Wu Huaiyu refused directly.
Lu Sanwu was stunned for a moment, "Are you that busy?"
"This is just an excuse, can't you tell?" He laughed.
"Why, Mrs. Cui's status is not ordinary. There are many in-laws in the seven families with five surnames. They are of high seniority and are respected by every family."
"so what?"
Lu Sanwu didn’t know how to answer.
Huaiyu explained a few words to this nun, "It's not that I'm arrogant, it's just that Cui Dunli and I just had such a quarrel, and everyone knows it. It's not appropriate for me to meet Cui Niangzi right now."
"Of course, you can also tell Mrs. Cui that if she really needs anything, she can just tell her. If I can do it, I will be happy to help."
The subtext of this sentence is that if you want to cooperate, you must first look at sincerity. You must first come up with a cooperation plan, and then show enough sincerity to discuss it, otherwise there will be no need to discuss it.
Lu Sanwu also heard it,
"what do you want?"
Huaiyu touched her belly and said, "I want to marry the child in your belly with the Bolingcui or Longxi Li family."
When Lu Sanwu Niang heard this, she suddenly felt very happy.
"The child has just been conceived, and you are planning a marriage for him with five surnames?"
"No, my son, Wu Huaiyu, must arrange for a girl with the fifth surname as soon as possible."
"You know he's your son?"
"I am the King of Medicine, do you still know?"
"Whether it's the daughter of the Boling Cui family or the Longxi Li family, you choose one. Whether it's from the Cui family or the Li family, it must be the legitimate daughter of the eldest clan with the surname Fang."
"You have such a loud voice."
"I, Wu Huaiyu, now have this capital, and now they are the ones who come to my door."
