Originally, only Pei Shiju would be watching, but now Li Shimin and Li Shan have to be wary of Li Yuan if they want to have a secret meeting. Li Yuan will not allow Li Shan to be won over by the prince, nor will he allow Li Shan to defect to the King of Qin. Not to mention other things, Su Dingfang now has a heavy army.
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"A cup of water." Li Shimin pushed the tea cup, "You don't like tea anyway."
"What His Highness said is that a cup of clear water is enough." Li Shan went straight to the point as in the first secret meeting, "Your Highness has decided to inherit the great treasure, and has many good ministers and generals under his command. The only concern now is that there may be something strange about the prince. This is the minister."
’s fault.”
"That's too much." Li Shimin's gentle smile faded, and he shook his head and said: "The former Sui Dynasty King Fangling was a lesson learned from the past. Although Gu is not the Sui Yang Emperor, how can the prince sit still and wait for death?"
Li Shan's self-confessed fault refers to Pei Shiju. If there was no old fox like Pei Shiju behind him, the current situation would be relatively clear. The prince may not be determined to defeat everything, but Pei Shiju plans for himself and future generations.
He will never sit still and wait for death.
But Li Shimin felt that Pei Shiju was just a push, and the key was the prince Li Jiancheng himself... Li Shimin understood this, and he also understood that Li Shan would not fail to understand.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness." Li Shan said this, but he was thinking in his heart, even if you take charge of the East Palace, you will probably follow the example of your cousin Yang Guang. Yang Guang will still wait until his father dies of illness, maybe you won't even be able to wait.
As for Li Yuan's ascension to heaven, after all, in history, during the Xuanwumen mutiny, all the men in Li Jiancheng's family were exterminated.
"When we first met, Huairen gave me some advice, which helped me a lot." Li Shimin said seriously: "Do you have any advice this time?"
"Your Highness is joking." Li Shanqian laughed a few times, feeling really embarrassed.
Li Shimin lowered his voice and then laughed loudly, "You can't blame Huairen. You really can't blame Huairen."
At that time, Li Shan made two suggestions. The first was the Mingzhi Policy, which pointed out the inevitability and correctness of Li Shimin's seizure of the legitimate son. To put it bluntly, it gave Li Shimin more confidence... It's not that I wanted to seize the legitimate son, I was forced to do so.
Yes, everyone in the world forced me to do it.
Secondly, Li Shan made suggestions based on the historical trend of Yuankong, using Turks as a factor of external oppression to check and balance the East Palace, and even poured dirty water on the East Palace.
What was originally good, a large basin of dirty water was indeed poured onto the head of the East Palace, and Prince Li Jiancheng could not defend himself. But who would have thought that in more than a year, Li Shan would cause such a big stir in Daizhou and Shuozhou.
From Yuan Junzhang to Yu Gushe, then to Jieli Khan, from acting as county magistrate to taking charge of Daizhou General Administration, from provoking civil strife in the Turks to defeating the Turks three times, Li Shan completely shattered his previous plans.
If the Turks had invaded Jingzhou before, Li Yuan would definitely have had no choice but to use Li Shimin. There is a precedent in history. A quarter of an hour ago, he was severely reprimanding, but a quarter of an hour later, he comforted the envoys and went into battle to attack Hu...
It was the eighth year of Wude, when Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan joined forces to defeat Daizhou and approach Taiyuan Prefecture.
After the two major victories in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, it can be said that Li Shan completely overturned his previous plan and perfectly solved the huge pressure caused by the border troubles for Donggong.
Now sitting opposite Li Shimin, how could Li Shan not be embarrassed... He followed the historical trajectory and swore to it, and then personally disrupted the historical trajectory.
Li Shimin didn't care. He shook his head with a smile and said, "It's not Huairen's fault. It's a man's ambition to defend the country's borders and show off his power beyond the wall."
"Not to mention going to Sui Renshou Palace. If Huairen hadn't arrived in time, my life would not have been in danger, but my father..."
"In the future, there will still be a national war with the Turks, the world will still need to be governed, and there will be a time for Huairen to show off his skills." Li Shimin smiled brightly, "Back then, I once said, you can choose whatever you want. Once you make a move, it will be hard to follow!
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This posture is equivalent to a prince sworn by his close advisors to promise that he will ascend the throne one day and share the world with you... Can you believe this?
But everyone had adopted such an attitude, so Li Shan could only hold his nose and continue acting, "The so-called luck is also the time. Your Highness is undefeated on the battlefield. This is the time. I am lucky enough to win many times. This is the luck."
"Huairen's words are wrong. He actually has military talent in defeating the Turks. He can govern Daizhou with his ability to govern the people. He only intends to use Huairen to lead the official department."
I am not a child, who are you trying to fool by saying such things... I am the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, what will Fang Xuanling do?
Li Shan secretly rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Highness is so courageous. I have two people recommending you."
"who?"
"King Ma Zhou and Ma Bin." Li Shan said softly: "Although he is not from a noble family and has an arrogant temperament, he is quick-witted, good at eloquence, able to make presentations, and has a deep understanding of events. He is the talent of the prime minister and assistant."
Li Shimin nodded slightly, "I'll have to see it someday."
"The other person is Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang. He is brave and powerful, has amazing strategies, has courage in fighting, and is decisive in planning. If the Turks are destroyed one day, he will definitely have his achievements."
Li Shimin nodded again, "Su Dingfang is indeed a talented general, good at cavalry in sudden attacks, brave and resourceful."
"Although the second son of Duke Cui Sheren of Qinghe County is mediocre in talent, please allow your highness to serve as an official for your sake."
"It's just a small matter. Huairen will recommend me someday." Li Shimin still had a smile on his face.
Li Shan sighed and said: "Your Highness will ascend the throne one day and rule the world. He will have good generals like clouds and advisers like rain. I should swim leisurely under the spring and live in peace."
Li Shimin didn't seem surprised by Li Shan's words. The recommendations were all Li Shan's close relatives and even in-laws. This was actually Li Shan's promise to Li Shimin... When you ascend the throne and become emperor, I will definitely do it honestly. No.
He gets his hands on the military power but does not enter the center.
After all, in terms of qualifications, Li Shan is almost the least qualified among the Qin kings, just like Ling Jing... But the difference is that Li Shan has a strong prestige in the army. Although Li Shimin himself is an invincible commander,
He also had to consider that after he entered the East Palace or ascended the throne, it would be difficult to find a general who could overwhelm Li Shan in terms of military exploits and prestige.
Different from Li Shan's prediction, Li Shimin did not pretend to be a courteous and honest corporal, but thought for a long time before slowly saying: "In Tiance Mansion, Yuchi Gong, Zhang Shigui, Cheng Yaojin, and Yuchi Gong all have military strategy talents. Shang
There are Duke Li Yaoshi and Duke Su Dingfang of Zhao, both of whom are famous generals in the world, and there is also the King of Huaiyang, who serves as the king of the city."
"After years of fighting, all the generals have the hope of making great achievements. If there is no national war, Huairen can live in peace."
"I obey." Li Shan saluted and felt relieved. This kind of promise was better than Li Shimin's promise that he could still lead the Lingzhou Army and Daizhou Army.
Li Shimin smiled and helped Li Shan up. They both knew what was going on. On the night before Li Shan's expedition half a year ago, Li Shan once said that when the King of Qin ascended the throne, he should be like other monarchs and fear the meritorious generals, because the King of Qin himself was an invincible commander.
But things are different now. After two great victories in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, Li Shanru commanded tens of thousands of troops, vividly demonstrating his military talent. From the perspective of military exploits, plus the three defeats of the Turks the year before last, Li Shan's
His military exploits were no less than those of King Qin.
Li Shimin's military exploits ensured the survival and growth of Li Tang, and laid the foundation for conquering the world, while Li Shan's military exploits made the Tang Dynasty no longer bow to the hooves of Turkic scimitars and horses. It is impossible to say who is superior and who is inferior.
Before this meeting, Li Shanhui couldn't help but think about whether Li Shimin would be afraid of a clan general whose military achievements were not inferior to his own.
And Li Shimin can't help but think about it. With Li Huairen's current weight, will he still support him as unswervingly as before?
Will Li Huairen be so arrogant that he wants more from himself?
After all, judging from the current situation, although Li Yuan was injured by an arrow in Renshou Palace last year, he was not seriously injured and will not ascend to heaven for a while.
Li Shimin was pleased to see that Li Shan still maintained his previous attitude and made a promise. Su Dingfang had the talent of a general and King Ma Bin had the talent of a prime minister. This meant that Li Shan could neither lead an army nor be a commander.
Entering the three provinces is the prime minister.
Too sensible, really too sensible. Li Shimin thought about it and said with a smile: "But if there is a war, Huairen will not be stingy."
"But as assigned by His Highness." Li Shan said perfunctorily, and then his heart twitched. He remembered that during the Zhenguan period, many famous generals were almost sure to win every battle and conquer every attack. Li Shimin attacked Goguryeo himself. Although it was not as embarrassing as Yang Guang, it was
I also suffered setbacks.
Li Shimin picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said softly: "Huairen has been back in Beijing for more than a month, so he must be aware of the situation in Chang'an."
"Yes." Li Shan picked up the tea cup without the entrance, and stayed in the air, saying slowly: "First I asked Duke Cui, then I asked Duke Ling, and then I met King Ma Bin in Pingkangfang a few days ago."
Li Shimin couldn't help laughing, "Is it said that he was whipped by Mr. Cui?"
"Hey, talking about this..." Li Shan held his breath, his face turned red, "Now that Cui Gong knows the inside story, he naturally found out about King Ma Bin, and he explained everything clearly in the study, but he went to
Went to the backyard, in front of my mother, and my eldest grandson was also present, I actually picked up the whip and started slapping it while cursing... I put the whip in my sleeve and prepared it..."
"You deserve it!" Li Shimin scolded with a smile: "Why are you going to Pingkangfang when you are about to get married? I don't know where to change. Since I have gone, I shouldn't leave any poems behind."
Li Shan rolled his eyes in a very disrespectful manner, "His Highness said it lightly, King Ma Bin did it deliberately!"
Li Shimin put away his smile and said, "Is Ma Bin Wang Wu Yu?"
"Wu Yu, his mother is now in the backyard of Li's house." Li Shan carefully explained: "This was arranged by King Ma Bin himself, not my idea."
"Well, Huairen has never used such dirty tricks." Li Shimin said briefly, as long as he can be trusted, "The situation is unclear now, does King Ma Bin have any clues?"
Li Shan carefully explained the discussions with Ma Zhou that day in an orderly manner, "His Royal Highness left the palace to avoid the three thousand Changlin troops in the forbidden garden. These two things may be a checkpoint."
Li Shimin squinted and thought for a long time, "It's beyond Gu's expectation that the East Palace actually recruited elites from the Tianjie Army."
"The strength of the troops has not increased or decreased, and the change of Changlin Army's military leaders does not require the approval of the Ministry of War." Li Shan whispered: "Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, Wei Ting, etc. are not good at military affairs. It should be Pei Shiju's plan."
Li Shimin nodded in agreement, "Huairen returned to the capital and the East Palace stopped working, so King Ma Bin concluded that there was no change in the East Palace for the time being?"
"Yes, it makes sense." Li Shan explained: "The Three Thousand Heavenly Festival Army will be difficult to change in the short term. Now we are considering that it is too risky for His Highness to live in the Chengqian Palace."
"But if the East Palace wants to take action, it must ensure that Gu is in Chengqian Palace." Li Shimin nodded, "otherwise, even if Changlin's army enters Taiji Palace from Xuanwu Gate, Gu can escape."
Li Shan didn't say anything. This was for sure. If Dong Gong wanted to take action, the first thing he should do was to kill Li Shimin. Otherwise, even if he controlled Li Yuan, it would be useless. Even if Li Yuan had no choice but to order a summons, would Li Shimin obediently submit his head to the butcher's knife?
Therefore, to kill Li Shimin, you must ensure that Li Shimin is within the attack range of the East Palace. Otherwise, even if you control Li Yuan and capture Princess Qin and Li Shimin's sons, it will not have much effect.
Li Shan reminded carefully, "It might be night time."
"It can only be at night." Li Shimin repeated with emphasis. This was obvious. He had to go to the Yamen during the day, either in Shangshu Province or Tiance Mansion. Whether the East Palace sent dead soldiers to sneak attack or Changlin
When the army entered the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin could leave the imperial city through the Zhuque Gate with just a lift of his legs. Blocking the Zhuque Gate was something that the East Palace could not do unless Luo Yi could replace Chai Shao and control the Beiya Imperial Army.
Therefore, we can only take action at night, sending troops to attack the Chengqian Palace in the hope of killing Li Shimin, and at the same time let Changlin's army enter Taiji Palace from Xuanwu Gate and quickly control the palace city.
Li Shan glanced at Li Shimin and continued his analysis: "Since the Renshou Palace last year, His Majesty's dislike of the Crown Prince has been irreversible. However, deposing the Crown Prince is a major matter for the country and cannot be done lightly, so the Changlin Army has not been abolished yet."
"So, if His Majesty intends to dismantle the Changlin Army, or if he intends to move outside the palace, it will be time for the East Palace to act rashly." Li Shimin looked deeply at Li Shan, wondering whether this was Li Shan's speculation or Ma Zhou's.
, if it is the latter, this person really has the talent of being a prime minister and an assistant, not like Zhang Liang or Xiao He, but more like Chen Ping.
Li Shimin let out a long breath. Although the fog in front of him still existed, a pair of hands suddenly stretched out and pushed aside the fog in the distance, allowing him to see vaguely.
Moving out of the palace and disbanding the Changlin Army, these two things can be the key to seizing the initiative... The former is out of the attack range of the East Palace, and the latter means that His Majesty is determined to depose the prince.
"Huairen's talent is hard to predict." A smile appeared on Li Shimin's face again, "I am now at peace with myself."
It's hard to guess... This review doesn't seem to be very good. Li Shan murmured a few words in his heart, but said: "Your Highness has given you too much praise. Chengqian Palace is not far from the East Palace. Please pay attention to it at all times. Guards are indispensable around you.
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Li Shimin nodded, but he was a little embarrassed. He originally intended to move outside the palace. He considered that in case of a mutiny in the East Palace, Chengqian Palace had no defense capabilities, and a gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall.
But today Li Shan's analysis is very reasonable. If he wants to move outside the palace, he is afraid that there will be some rash action in the East Palace. After all, the Chengqian Palace is located in the harem of Taiji Palace. There are ministers coming and going on weekdays, but there are definitely not at night. Only in the north
The Yamen imperial army patrols the perimeter regularly at night, and the East Palace and Taiji Palace are separated. It is not difficult for the prince to hide hundreds of soldiers.
Li Shimin raised his fingers and tapped on the table, "Beiya Imperial Guards..."