Looking up, he saw steep rocks, winding and rugged mountains, and a pass at the top. There was one man holding the pass and ten thousand men could not open it. Cui Xin, who had been running around for several days, couldn't help but praise: "There are nine fortresses in the world, and Yanmen is the leader. It is as its name says.
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Li Daoxuan, the king of Huaiyang who personally accompanied Cui Xin, smiled and said: "Although we have great power, we still need a lot of troops and famous generals to protect the east of the river."
Cui Xin didn't realize that Li Daoxuan was complimenting Li Shan at all. He just smiled. Seeing the dark crowd in front of him, he crossed his legs slightly and stepped forward.
Before he could dismount, Cui Xin felt something was wrong. Many people came to greet him, including Xue Zhong, the general of Zuoweiwei, and Kanling, the Hou of Linji County who had just been awarded the title of Zhonglang General of Zuoweiwei, an old man with gray hair on his temples.
That should be the Yanmen guard general Yiyang County Marquis Liu Shirang, and then the acting county magistrate Li Shan, who has no military power, is standing at the front.
The seating arrangement was always careless. Cui Xin calmly dismounted, and Li Shan diligently stepped forward to hold the mount... But Cui Xin walked straight to Liu Shirang without raising his eyes.
While they were exchanging greetings, Li Daoxuan glanced at Li Shan and said in a low voice: "It seems that my dear brother has a bumpy future."
Li Shan still had a smile on his face, his lips slightly parted, "How can I escape from my little brother's Wuzhishan!"
Li Daoxuan clicked his tongue twice. Cui Xin settled in Guo County last night. He chatted with Cui Xin and mentioned Li Shan several times... This man from Zhongshushe has a strange yin and yang...
In addition to the generals, the powerful clans of Dai County also arrived during this trip. Cui Xinxin felt more strange in his head. Although he considered himself a descendant of the Cui family in Qinghe, he would be treated favorably. However, except for Liu Shirang, several generals and the Dai County officials also arrived.
The powerful clansmen in the county are all very affectionate... Everyone is not deaf or blind, and they all know that this is Li Shan's future master Taishan.
Even Liu Shirang, who was known for being arrogant and unkind, patiently exchanged greetings with Cui Xin with a smile and modest words... Li Gaoqian frowned frequently while listening.
That night, a banquet was held at Yanmenguan to welcome Cui Xin. After all, he was a close official traveling on behalf of the emperor. Li Shan sat unceremoniously at the main seat and watched with a smile as everyone praised the Cui family of Qinghe and Cui Xin one after another...
But Li Shan seemed to be smiling at this scene, but in fact his thoughts were far away. This time Yuan Xiaozheng, Cui Xin and his party went north, and Zhu Ba brought a message from Ling Jing. The rest doesn't matter, but there are two points worthy of attention.
The first is Cui Xin's arrival, which cannot be without problems. The second is Su Dingfang's intention to level up Zuo Weiwei.
Not to mention Yanmen Pass, let alone Hedong Road, even after searching the world, I can't find many famous generals who can compare with Su Dingfang. Considering that Su Dingfang was not over thirty, he personally led the troops and cavalry in battle, which is even more remarkable... If Su Dingfang were to
Being transferred to Yanmen will be of great benefit to me.
Moreover, with Princess Pingyang as the backing, it is not difficult for Su Dingfang to be transferred without Li Shimin to clear the level.
But Li Shan was thinking further ahead. Ling Jing didn't want him to stay in Dai County for a long time, but Li Shan didn't think so.
If you want to stay in Yanmen, Dai County for two more years to avoid the whirlpool in Chang'an, then there is a place where Su Dingfang can best utilize his abilities, and it is also the most dangerous.
Mayi.
No matter from which angle he considered it, Li Shan never wanted to see Yuan Junzhang occupying Mayi for a long time. He hoped to expel Yuan Junzhang and choose another good general to guard Ma before the Turks' usual southern invasion in June or July next year.
Yap.
If he is within Yanmen, Su Dingfang actually doesn't have much use for him, but if Su Dingfang is really transferred to Daizhou, will Pei Shiju use any means to force Su Dingfang to Mayi?
Not to mention other things, Su Dingfang did his best when Yu Gushe was captured that day.
Li Shan glanced at Du Xiao, who was standing aside, poured a glass of wine and handed it over with a smile.
Du Xiao stepped forward respectfully, held a cup in both hands and drank the whole drink in one gulp.
"The story of Guoxian County must not be leaked."
"yes."
"This time, Mayi and his party have to ask Brother Du for help."
"Princess, both Mr. Chai and Mr. Chai have orders. Please listen to Mr. Lang's orders."
This time Cui Xin went north, Princess Pingyang specially sent Du Xiao and hundreds of elite guards to escort Li Shan and Cui Xin to Mayi to recruit Yuan Junzhang. This trip is simple to say, but it is not completely without risks. Li Shan is prepared
Mix the princess's personal guards with his own personal guards, and let Du Xiao and Wang Junhao lead the team.
At this time during the banquet, everyone had finished praising Cui Xin and had begun to praise Li Shan... Cui Xin looked sideways, and his eyes met the smiling Li Shan.
My future father-in-law is really hard to take care of. He looks full of resentment... Li Shan stopped his smile, raised his right hand and made a gesture. The conversation stopped and there was silence for a while.
Cui Xin glanced at it and suppressed the shock in his heart. The young man he saw in Qinghe County last year was high-spirited and sharp-tongued. Today's Li Shan has a very majestic and awe-inspiring appearance. Even if he gestured in his early years,
Liu Shirang and Li Gaoqian, who were famous in Hedong and held high positions, both held their breath and concentrated.
"That's it for today." Li Shan said softly, "Let's go."
Everyone bowed and left. Li Gaoqian, Xue Zhong and others joked with Li Shan, leaving only Li Shan, Li Daoxuan and Cui Xin.
Li Shanyan invited the two of them to sit down in the study. After sitting down, he said, "When will Brother Daoxuan return to Beijing?"
It was already the end of November, and King Li Yuanji of Qi had returned to Beijing long ago. It was only because Yuan Junzhang captured Mayi that Li Daoxuan delayed it until now. It was inevitable to transfer him back to Beijing. After all, Li Daoxuan had no reason to stay in Hedong.
"Third brother sent me a letter. He will leave for Beijing around mid-December, just in time for the Chinese New Year." Li Daoxuan calculated with his fingers, "In half a month, I should be able to catch up."
From Yanmen Pass to Mayi, it takes a day and night to get there by horse racing. If there are no accidents, plus negotiations, medals, etc., we should be back within ten days.
Li Shan's eyes flickered uncertainly, and after thinking for a while he said: "Tomorrow I will send Yuan Xiaozheng's bodyguard to report the news, and I will set off the day after tomorrow. I also asked Brother Daoxuan to personally take charge of Yanmen."
"Okay." Li Daoxuan agreed, glanced at Cui Xin, and said hesitantly: "The Marquis of Yiyang County..."
"Let's go to Mayi together." Li Shan said simply: "Brother Daoxuan will not be left here."
Cui Xinli was very suspicious. The sage appointed himself and Li Shan to recruit Yuan Junzhang. Why did he take Yiyang County Marquis Liu Shirang to Mayi?
Liu Shirang was the guard of Yanmen and was ordered to conduct a military expedition in Mayi. Half a month ago, Mayi fell and the court was about to question him, but Yuan Junzhang came and surrendered... Could it be that Liu Shirang and Li Shan were on the same page?
By the way, after three months of Qian Mayi's great victory, Liu Shirang gave way to Li Shan, who made him famous... During the banquet just now, Liu Shirang also treated himself very politely.
There was no need for formality in the relationship between Li Shan and Li Daoxuan. After agreeing on a time, the latter went out, leaving only the future husband-in-law.
He stretched out his hand to pick the wick, and the light suddenly brightened, reflecting the two figures hazily on the wall.
"This place is simple and crude. Please wait a little longer, Uncle Shi."
Li Shan casually picked a topic, but unexpectedly it made Cui Xinxin angry.
"If there is no humble place, how can there be an article "Inscription on a Humble Room"?" Cui Xin sneered: "Such famous articles have been spread throughout Chang'an, alongside "The Theory of Love and Lotus"."
Li Shan had completely forgotten that the previous letter said that "Inscription on the Humble Room" was specially written to Mrs. Cui to express her aspirations, and he just felt it was baffling.
After thinking about it, Li Shan picked up the kettle and poured a glass of water... This time, before he could speak, Cui Xin's face turned dark.
After a while, looking at the exquisite tea set on the table and Cui Xin's dark face, Li Shan couldn't help but grin... I understand, I understand, he is a maniac about doting on girls.