The atmosphere was a bit awkward. In fact, similar incidents have not been uncommon throughout the ages. It is difficult to reward high achievements. This has happened in most dynasties, but Li Shan's situation is a bit special.
Before the Tang Dynasty, among the famous generals who were jealous of the emperor because of their outstanding military exploits and eventually died, the most famous was Han Xin. Although he died at the hands of Empress Lu, Han Xin's military talent as a soldier was enough to shine.
The era is unmatched by the other generals under Liu Bang combined.
But Li Shan was different. His achievements were not high enough to make the emperor afraid. Not to mention other things, Li Yuan was confident that he would be able to beat Li Shan if he had a son.
Although Li Shan was not as self-defiled as Wang Jian and not as arrogant as Han Xin, he chose to give up military power before the war was about to end, which also gave Li Yuan more trust in him.
In fact, the key is still the old problem. Li Shan is too young, so it is really not easy to arrange.
Pei Shiju wished that Li Shan was the reincarnation of Huo Qubing. He also made great contributions to defeating Hu and was trusted by the emperor. Why was Huo Qubing not feared by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?
Die early!
Calculating the years, Huo Qubing died of illness at the age of 24. Li Shan was crowned last year and is 21 this year, with three years left.
Yang Gongren asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Staff is currently vacant..."
For more than a year, Zhongshu Ling Yang Gongren has been holding the post of Minister of Personnel concurrently. He said that it is not impossible to vacate... other positions are a bit low, and the number of chief and deputy chiefs of the three provinces is full.
Li Yuan hesitated for a moment. Military talent and political ability cannot be equated. What's more, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is too important for a young man who was crowned just last year...
Princess Pingyang on the side interrupted: "Huairen's vision is quite unique, so it is difficult for him to be elected as Cao Cao."
After the hall was quiet for a moment, Chen Shuda echoed: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Yang Gongren also said nothing. In terms of family background among the prime ministers, his Hongnong Yang family and Pei Shiju's Wenxi Pei family were the most outstanding... And the king of Handan was good at discovering talents. His article "Ma Shuo" was praised by others, but
It actually doesn't have a good reputation in this area.
Although there were children from aristocratic families such as Li Kai and Zhang Wenguan around him, Li Shan chose more reckless characters, such as Su Dingfang, Zhang Zhongjian, Qu Silang, Hou Hongtao, etc. In this battle, he conquered another Hu general, who is said to be famous
In the posture of a general, he is now the commander of personal guards.
It is not in the interest of aristocratic family members to behave like this.
Pei Shiju, the oldest in the palace, yawned quietly. He was too lazy to be distracted by such things... I really hope that guy is really His Majesty's illegitimate son.
If like that, he tried to turn the tide several times, and the three Turkic Khans before and after were defeated in his hands, and there is a legend like Xiaoguan under the snowy night, then of course he must be promoted... What is the control of the Sixteenth Guards General, and then come to the position
It would be better for a general above the prime minister to build a mansion, and then he could fight to the death with the King of Qin.
At this time, Li Yuan also noticed that Pei Shiju was a little out of his mind, "Are Hongdae a little tired?"
"I am old." Pei Shiju sighed, cheered up and said with a wry smile, "I intend to serve as an official and return home."
Li Shimin sneered in his heart, he has not failed, the prince has not ascended the throne, Li Shan is in the limelight now, do you, Pei Shiju, dare to become an official?
"Let's try to eat more, and a famous doctor will be sent to the house tomorrow to nurse him back to health." Li Yuan: "Then Hongda thinks Huairen can have any job?"
Pei Shiju glanced at Li Shimin and suddenly remembered that it seemed that King Qin had never spoken when discussing how to place Li Shan.
"Before the expedition, the King of Handan was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture. He gained His Majesty's trust and controlled the Beiya imperial army." Pei Shiju smiled and said: "Return to the court to cultivate, why not take up the original position first?"
The corner of Li Shimin's mouth moved slightly. This old fox really has a lot of skills. He and several close aides had discussed more than once or twice how to arrange Li Shan's return to Beijing. Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing were non-committal, while Changsun was silent.
Both Ji and Du Ruhui hoped that Li Shan could take charge of the Beiya Imperial Army again.
If Li Shan can control the Beiya Imperial Army, it will be beneficial to the actual suppression of the East Palace, maintaining the situation of suppressing Chang'an, and even to the Tiance Mansion, but this suggestion cannot be made by himself.
Now that things are going well, Pei Shiju recommended Li Shan to be reinstated... Li Shimin inevitably became vigilant.
Originally, Li Shimin's plan was to start with Princess Pingyang... But now that Pei Shiju has taken the lead, I'm afraid that the third sister won't speak up.
In fact, it is indeed impossible for Li Yuan to reinstate Li Shan. This is not because of Li Shan's ability, but because Chai Shao is impeccable in all aspects and there is no reason to continue, not to mention that Princess Pingyang is still here.
Princess Pingyang will support Li Shan in other matters, but now she can only keep her mouth shut. On the one hand, it is her husband who controls the Beiya Imperial Army now, and on the other hand, she does not know Li Shan's next plan.
Everyone else kept their mouths shut, but Li Jiancheng was a little ready to make a move, but Pei Shiju gave the prince a look to calm him down.
Pei Shiju was a little helpless. If he now accused Li Shan of being attached to the King of Qin, he was afraid that the prince would think that he was doing it for personal expenses. If it was before the battle of Tiantai Mountain, Li Jiancheng might still believe it, as long as Pei Shiju shamelessly revealed Li Dewu's affairs.
But now... his son and nephew have all died in Huating. Even if Pei Shiju reveals Li Dewu again to accuse Li Shan of being attached to the King of Qin, his credibility will be greatly reduced. After all, Li Shan and the King of Qin are obviously not the same.
There is no obvious relationship between them.
Wei Ting and Wei Zheng, who were friends with Li Shan, must have felt that they were seeking revenge with the help of the prince because of personal enmity.
"Then let's put it aside for the time being and wait until Huairen returns to Beijing." Li Yuan felt that Li Shan might have some plans. The young man always knew what happened in advance and had chosen the position of Sinong Qing eight years before returning to the court the year before last.
But Li Yuan fulfilled the promise he made three months ago and conferred the title of Prince Li Shan on Handan King. Although he was of the same rank as a county king or a duke, his status was half a rank higher and only lower than that of a prince.
In other words, among the adults in the world, only Li Yuan and his three sons have a higher status than Li Shan... After all, although Li Yuan's other sons have also been awarded the title of prince, they are all brats.
At the same time, Li Yuan ordered all the ministers and assistants to discuss together and choose a title for Li Shan...Single-Character King.
Generally speaking, kings with single characters are princes, and princes with double characters, such as King Huaiyang, King Rencheng, King Huai'an, etc. However, in this dynasty, there are precedents for kings with single characters. One is Prince Zhao Li Xiaogong
, the other is Luo Yi, the king of Yanjun.
If Li Shan knew this news, he would definitely refuse Li Yuan's kindness with fear. After all, in the original sky, Li Xiaogong was later renamed King of Hejian during the Zhenguan period, and Luo Yi's head had been chopped off long ago.