Ever since the report of the victory in Mayi reached Chang'an, the imperial court had maintained peace for more than a month... Of course, it was mainly because the King of Qin's line and the East Palace line had become quiet, and there were different reasons for this.
Secretly sending elite soldiers to hide in the streets, and even causing such destructive things as "attacking" the palace gates, everyone in the court knew who was behind the scenes, but on the surface, it was only Luo Yilai, Prince of Yan County, who took the blame.
For this reason, Luo Yi was severely reprimanded by the sage Li Yuan. General Zuo Yiwei was dismissed and replaced by General Zuo Yiwei. Prince Li Jiancheng studied in seclusion and was temporarily deprived of the power to participate in the government affairs.
But at the same time, Qin King Li Shimin, who accidentally leaked the clues in the Zhuque Gate incident, did not gain much benefit. Hou Junji, the second deputy guard of Tiance Mansion who lured three hundred soldiers to Zhuque Gate, was thrown to Shaanxi Province.
, Zhang Shigui, the general manager of the Ma Army in Tiance Prefecture, was dismissed from office.
All in all, dog bites dog, and no one gets any benefits.
Therefore, the main person accompanying Li Yuan now is Qi King Li Yuanji.
"Third Sister, whose letter is this?"
Princess Pingyang glanced at Li Yuanji and frowned, "I heard that you went out to the city to hunt the day before yesterday and trampled on passers-by?"
Li Yuanji snorted and stopped asking, but stretched his neck to look at the letter in his father Li Yuan's hand.
"Calling Erlang to see you, as well as Superintendent Pei and other prime ministers and assistants..." Li Yuan paused, seeming to hesitate.
Li Yuanji whispered: "Father, my son went to the East Palace yesterday. My eldest brother was quite haggard..."
Li Yuan snorted, "Summon the prince."
The palace attendants were ordered to leave. Princess Pingyang took the letter back from Li Yuan expressionlessly and carefully put it into her arms. "This is a major military and national matter. My daughter will leave for now."
"Pingyang..." Li Yuan sighed, "Just as Huairen said to himself, there are huge trees in the mountains, and there are great talents, but if there are no knives and axes to chop them straight, and no craftsmen to grind and paint them to preserve their quality, how can they be pillars?
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"As a father, I also know the difficulty of embracing benevolence, but without experience, how can I reuse him in the future?"
"As a father, I know what you are thinking, but to live a carefree life with a high rank, a good salary, is not what Huairen wants."
Turning around and leaving the Liangyi Hall, Princess Pingyang also sighed. It is indeed true. Although Li Shan is young, he is a hard worker and cannot settle down anywhere... It has not been more than two months since he went to Daizhou Mandu.
But he fell into the vortex of Li Shenfu and Liu Shirang.
"Father..." Li Yuanji asked cautiously: "Is this a letter from Li Shan?"
Li Yuan nodded, "Next year or the year after, Pei Hong will be old and his servants will be vacant. In the past two years, Si Lang will have to work hard to oversee the government."
Joy flashed across Li Yuanji's face, "My child will obey my father's orders."
Not only because next year and the year after that, he will be able to serve as a high-ranking official under his sect, as a minister, but also because his father summoned the prince, the King of Qin and many ministers and assistants today, and his father did not let him leave.
In other words, Li Yuan summoned the prince and his ministers to discuss matters. From now on, Qi King Li Yuanji can also appear in Liangyi Palace.
King Qin Li Shimin was the first to arrive, followed by the ministers and ministers who were working outside the Taiji Palace. Prince Li Jiancheng was the last to arrive. Li Yuan looked at it for a few times, and he looked really haggard.
Li Yuan briefly explained the matter and sighed: "Yuan Junzhang attacked Mayi again and received the help of tens of thousands of Turks, but Li Shenfu and Liu Shirang were entangled."
Pei Ji looked back at his cousin Pei Shiju, "It's already October, can the Turks still invade the south in a large scale?"
"There have been precedents, but they are few and far between." Pei Shiju shook his head and said: "It usually snows heavily in mid-to-late October in the north, and the climate is cold. The Turkic tribes need to find places with abundant water and grass to spend the winter. If they can't attack Mayi for a long time,
I’m just afraid that people’s hearts will be distracted.”
Li Shimin knew this well. He had received a detailed report from Ling Jing yesterday afternoon, and he knew that the key to the problem was not whether the Turks would really invade the south, but the fact that Li Yuan just sighed... Liu Shirang and Li Shenfu's dispute.
During the Shandong War last year, Li Yuan appointed Li Daoxuan as the general manager of the march in Hebei Province, and Shi Wanbao, a direct descendant of the East Palace who had a rift with Li Daoxuan, as his deputy... This time it was similar. Li Shenfu was appointed the general manager of Bingzhou, which was nominally in charge of Hedong Road, but Liu Shirang took
When it comes to the power to manage Mayi, there is no obvious distinction between the two.
Li Yuan was really upset. The war in Jiangnan was stalemate and there was no progress for a while. Yuan Junzhang led the Turks to attack Shuozhou again. Li Huairen rushed to report the news, but Liu Shirang was still talking nonsense with Li Shenfu!
Unlike others, Li Yuan was very sure of the accuracy of Li Shan's information, because Li Shan only mentioned two things in his letter, one was the dispute between Liu Shirang and Li Shenfu, and the other was naming the person Yuan Xiaozheng.
After reading the letter roughly, Li Yuan quickly discovered the problem. The situation in Hedong was unclear, and Liu Shirang and Li Shenfu were hostile to each other. There were personal grudges, but there was also a struggle for power...especially Gao Manzheng's defection to the Tang Dynasty.
After that, the DPRK and China frequently proposed the restoration of the Daizhou General Administration Office.
The General Manager of Daizhou could keep pace with the General Manager of Bingzhou, and Li Shenfu never wanted to see Liu Shijang take over... That's why this dispute arose.
Therefore, the meaning of Li Shan's letter is that he needs to identify a person in charge... This is also the reason why Li Shan, who is still in Yanmen, pretends to be ignorant. Who knows who Li Yuan will choose?
After a moment of silence, Li Yuan glanced at everyone's faces one by one, "Who is the prime minister in the war in Hedong?"
Among the people in the hall, some turned their attention to Li Shimin. After all, the King of Qin had always done his part in military affairs. Others looked to Pei Shiju, who had the most seniority in fighting against the Turks and had the ability to choose Cao Cao.
Li Shimin glanced at the prince opposite him from the corner of his eye, straightened his body, cupped his hands and said seriously: "Tens of thousands of Turks went south. Liu Shirang was passing through Mayi on his father's order, so he should be in charge."
"My father asked about the war in Hedong, not just in Mayi." Prince Li Jiancheng shook his head and said: "Uncle Wang of Xiangyi defeated the Turks in Fenshui and Shahe in August last year, captured Yili Daguan alive, and captured Jieli Khan's house.
Ride a war horse and armor to reward victory."
The prince and the King of Qin were all summoned. No matter what matter was being discussed, everyone knew that it was like this. Li Yuan was speechless and turned to look at Pei Shiju, "Hongda?"
Pei Shiju said with a smile: "Although Liu Shirang has your Majesty's permission to take control of Mayi, the general manager of Bingzhou should be responsible for the war in Hedong. If your Majesty has other choices, he can be added to the post of general manager of the march to Hedong Road."
Several people in the palace were slandering, but this old fox would push it... The General Manager of Bingzhou has always been the first person in Hedong, and since the founding of Li Tang, the General Manager of the Marching Army has been responsible for this area, and no one except the royal family can take charge of it. Li Xiaogong, Li Shimin, Li Jiancheng
, Li Yuan and Li Daoxuan have all held this position.
Pei Shiju just followed the trend and did not express his own opinions...but he also gave a very feasible suggestion.
"Hedong Road Marching Manager?" Li Yuan murmured a few times. If there is another marching manager, he can suppress Li Shenfu and Liu Shirang.
Li Shimin coughed twice and said, "Father, if Mayi falls, maybe the Turks will turn to Yanmen, and I would like to sit in the east of the river."
"Uncle Wang of Xiangyi is brave and good at fighting, so why should my second brother personally take charge?"
Li Shimin looked at Li Jiancheng with a half-smile, "Does the eldest brother intend to fight in person again?"
Hearing the word "again", Li Jiancheng's face froze. Wouldn't it be better if he didn't hit someone in the face?!
Not to mention, let me face a possible tens of thousands of Turkic troops. Brother, you are ruthless!
In the awkward atmosphere, Li Yuan secretly cursed a few times, saying that they were all inefficient lamps. Erlang was bringing up an old matter again. This referred not only to the fact that the prince invited himself to conquer Shandong last year, but also to the prince's intention to move the capital to avoid it some time ago.
Regarding the Turks... If you have no idea of moving the capital, then go and face the Turks!
Li Yuan hated Dalang even more for not seeing things clearly and trying to get it with his heels... It was already October. After the Turks captured Mayi, it was unlikely that they would attack Yanmen. Unless Liu Shirang, Li Shenfu could not defend Yanmen.
Only if the prince personally conquers the Turks can he encounter them.
At this time, Pei Shiju suddenly said, "Your Majesty, who knew that tens of thousands of Turks followed Yuan Junzhang to the south... Liu Shirang was in charge of Mayi, and he should have been constantly checking, but he didn't know..."
"It's Huairen." Li Yuan exclaimed, "The son of Jieli Khan, Yugushe, and the third son of Chuluo Khan, Yusheshe, led the army southward."
Pei Shiju nodded slightly. This was so strange... He could even find out the name of the leading general. He decided to ask someone to ask him later.
Li Jiancheng moved forward and said softly: "Father, the marching director of Hedong Road must be a member of the royal family. Sanhu..."
Li Yuan glanced at Li Yuanji, who was eager to try... This man could actually defeat Liu Shirang and Li Shenfu, but the Shandong war stalled last year, which was a bit worrying.
What's more important is that when Li Yuanji was appointed as the general manager of Bingzhou, Liu Wuzhou broke through Yanmen and entered. Li Yuanji abandoned the city and fled back to Chang'an, handing over almost the entire Hedong and even his hometown Jinyang.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Uncle Wang of Xiangyi has respected his brother since he was a child. It is better to let Uncle Wang of Huai'an take the post. He will surely be able to reconcile him."
"Uncle Wang of Huai'an?" Li Jiancheng sneered: "How can you convince the crowd if you lose countless battles?"
Well, except for Li Shentong who raised troops in Guanzhong, he was defeated in a few battles. He was a relatively mediocre general among the clan generals, not much better than Li Yuan.
Li Shimin immediately nodded and said: "What the prince said is absolutely true. The Huaiyang king's brother was the first to break the formation in the Hulao battle. He was defeated in the Shandong battle and won later. He captured Liu Heitao and pacified Hebei. He should be able to convince everyone."
Li Jiancheng was at a loss for words for a moment. Among the idle clan generals, Li Daoxuan was the one with the most outstanding military exploits. This man might not be obedient to Li Shimin, but he would definitely not side with the East Palace.
Li Yuan held his forehead and felt a little headache, "Supervisor Pei?"
Pei Ji smiled bitterly twice, hesitated for a while and then said softly: "How about... Ren Chengwang?"
Li Daozong is now the general manager of Lingzhou. The previous general manager of Lingzhou, Yang Shidao, was transferred to the general manager of Yuanzhou. More than half a year ago, Liang Shidu, who was separatist in Shuofang, sent his brother Liang Luoren to surround Lingzhou with tens of thousands of Turkic soldiers. Li Daozong stood firm in Lingzhou.
He fought with Yang Shidao from both inside and outside and defeated the Turks.
Li Yuan was overjoyed when he heard the letter. He praised Cao Zhang, the king of Rencheng in the Wei Dynasty, for his merits in repelling the enemy, and he was granted the title of King of Rencheng.
The people are suitable, but Lingzhou is on the westernmost side of Guannai Road, far away from Yanmen, the gateway to Hedong... so far!
Li Yuan thought about it again and again, no longer hesitating, and was about to order the people in the bookstore to prepare the edict when he looked up and saw Princess Pingyang coming quickly.
"Pingyang?"
"Third sister."
Princess Pingyang was neatly dressed, nodded slightly to everyone, walked quickly to Li Yuan, and took out a letter from her sleeve, "General Zuo Wuwei Li Gaoqian led more than 10,000 troops out of the fortress and was besieged by tens of thousands of Turkic cavalry.
Big defeat."
"What?!"
"What?!"
Li Jiancheng murmured: "Li Gaoqian..."
Li Shimin stared at Li Yuan with sharp eyes, "Father, how is Yanmen?"
Li Yuan read ten lines at a glance and handed it to Li Shimin, "The whole army was wiped out, but Yanmen still survives."
Li Shimin read it quickly and said, "Uncle Wang Shu of Xiangyi should be the prime minister of the war in Hedong, or he should also serve as the acting prefecture general manager, or he should be the general manager of the march to the east of the river."
Li Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Instruct Li Shenfu to lead his troops north to provide Yanmen's backing and serve as the general manager of the march to the east of the river."
"Mobilize Guanzhong Prefecture troops to advance to Hedong."
Seeing Li Shimin forwarding the letter back to Princess Pingyang, Li Jiancheng turned pale and suppressed his anger and asked: "Father, Li Gaoqian..."
"Liu Shirang has not yet arrived at Yanmen, and Li Gaoqian only escaped with his own life." Li Yuan snorted, "If all the generals had a benevolent heart, why would they do this!"
A disastrous defeat unfolded in front of Li Yuan from beginning to end. Li Shan sent the message twice. Liu Shirang was obsessed with power and hatred and refused to let Li Shenfu, the general manager of Bingzhou, intervene in the war between Daizhou and Shuozhou, so he easily dispatched Li Gao.
They moved out troops to aid Mayi, resulting in the total annihilation of more than 10,000 Tang troops.
In other words, from beginning to end, only Li Shan is good, and everyone else is not!
After all the instructions were completed, Li Yuancai looked at Pei Shiju with emotion, "If it weren't for Hongda, Hedong would have suffered another disaster."
Pei Shiju's old face twitched, "I dare not accept your Majesty's praise."
"Brother Hongda's ability in selecting people is well known to the world." Pei Ji smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Li Huairen found out that the Turks were heading south..."
"It's not just that." Li Yuan sighed: "Huairen rushed to Nao County. Liu Shirang and Li Shenfu were in a stalemate. Huairen summoned his personal guards that night and rushed to Yanmen."
"The Turks took advantage of the victory and pursued them, aiming directly at Yanmen. Huairen took the initiative to fight, and sent Kan Leng to hold the Mo Dao to hold the front line. The guard cavalry attacked the Turks' flanks, severely defeating the Turks, and trying to keep Yanmen intact."
Pei Ji clicked his tongue and praised: "Such outstanding people are really rare. Brother Hongda has the ability to select people, and Your Majesty is more magnanimous and magnanimous, allowing those who have not been crowned to shoulder important responsibilities."
Pei Shiju tried hard to keep a calm expression, but the hands in his sleeves were clenched tightly... He remembered the words that his son-in-law Li Dewu blurted out a few days ago when he was forced into a desperate situation and argued with his daughter Pei Shuying.
"Li Huairen's reputation has skyrocketed. He has indeed received a gift from someone. Now that he is appointed to Yanmen, he may soar to the sky and become famous all over the world!"
Pei Shiju felt that someone had to go to Hedong... Li Shan could not be left to toss around in Dai County.
By the way, if there is an emergency in Yanmen, it will definitely not be the king or the prince who is transferred from far away. The King of Qin should not leave the capital, so it is very likely that it will be the King of Qi... This person can be used.
Sure enough, Li Yuan looked at Li Yuanji and said, "Guanzhong Prefecture troops are mobilized, led by Sanhu, and stationed in Puzhou eastward."
Li Shimin hesitated for a moment, "Father, if there is a change, it will be difficult to protect Yanmen. From Yanmen to Taiyuan Prefecture... it is better to let Sanhu lead the army northward and station the left and right sides of Taiyuan Prefecture to prepare for the invaders."
Li Yuan nodded slowly. He could hear what his second son meant. Li Yuanji was stationed in Taiyuan Mansion, so Li Shenfu, the general manager of Bingzhou, would have to go north... Li Shimin was afraid that Liu Shirang would stick to Yanmen, and Li Shenfu would sit idly by and cause Yanmen to be destroyed.
Break through.
At this time, Princess Pingyang on the side said: "Father, Sanhu Shaoli is going to war, why don't you let the Huaiyang King brother go with you?"