Since the defeat of Liu Wuzhou in the second year of Wude, Yuan Junzhang gained the support of the Turks and occupied Shuozhou and Yunzhou, intending to compete with Li Tang for supremacy. However, he did not expect that Li Shimin would turn south after defeating Liu Wuzhou, quickly sweep through the Central Plains, and capture him in one battle.
The two kings laid the foundation for unifying the world.
After that, Liu Heitai raised troops twice. Yuan Junzhang insisted on recruiting Li and Tang, attacked Daizhou several times, and planned to seize Hedong. The last general manager of Daizhou, Prince Li Dayen of Dingxiang County, died in his hands.
It can be said that Yuan Junzhang's existence has always been a dagger that appears and disappears behind Li Tang's back, keeping Li Yuan on his back... To put it mildly, Li Yuan's hometown Jinyang was ravaged by Yuan Junzhang.
Although he sent his son to the Hajj, Yuan Junzhang guessed that this negotiation and appeasement would last for a while, but he was completely wrong. Yuan Xiaozheng only stayed in Chang'an for three days and returned with a full harvest.
The arrival of Cui Xin made Yuan Junzhang rule out the possibility of inducing surrender... It was impossible for the Tang Emperor to use the Qinghe Cui family's children as pawns to induce surrender.
"Is that true?" Yuan Junzhang unconsciously raised his voice, "Who was there in the palace at that time?"
"The Emperor of Tang, the Crown Prince, the King of Qin, and the King of Qi." Yuan Xiaozheng answered without hesitation: "The rest are the prime ministers and assistants of the three provinces... Because the King of Qin received the ministerial order, Li Tang's ministers, left and right, were also prime ministers and assistants."
Yuan Junzhang's eyes wandered. He already paid enough attention to that young man, but he didn't expect that he still underestimated him.
Originally, Yuan Junzhang was considering Li Shan's weight in Daizhou and Li Shan's favor with the Tang Emperor. But now, looking at it, in the palace, the Tang Emperor, the prince, the prince, the prime minister and the assistants were debating the major affairs of the country...
The name Li Shan is on everyone's lips, and there are many praises.
Yuan Xiaozheng remembered something that Li Shan had jokingly mentioned before, and asked in a low voice: "Master Li is at Yanmen Pass... and must not leak it to Yugushe."
Yuan Junzhang was silent for a moment and nodded. He originally had this idea, but the acting magistrate has such weight that he cannot seek death... Offering Li Huairen, Yugushe will naturally be overjoyed, and the Turks will become more and more
Trust, but Li Tang is afraid that he will hate himself to death.
Trapping Li Shan by pretending to surrender... would mean that Yuan Junzhang had cut off his retreat from Li Tang. This kind of stupid thing should not be done.
Yuan Junzhang sighed and asked in a low voice about his son's affairs in Chang'an.
"Wang family from Taiyuan, Li family from Longxi?"
"Yes, one is a younger brother of the Danyang family of the Li family in Longxi, and the other is a child of the Wang family in Qixian County, Taiyuan. The latter's father is Prince Consort Wang Yu, and Princess Shang Tong'an Chang."
Yuan Junzhang couldn't help but smacked his lips, thinking that this young man was really good at it. He had contacts with the Li Tang royal family and famous families... Well, let's get a batch of food and grass over first and then talk about the future.
Anyway, it is the twelfth lunar month of winter, and Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan on the Turkic side are still fighting among themselves. Even if they want to send troops next year, I am afraid they will have to wait until after May. In this half year, I can gain a firm foothold in Mayi.
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After making up his mind, Yuan Junzhang relaxed and suddenly remembered something, "Why did Liu Shirang come to Mayi? Didn't the previous letter say that the Emperor of Tang used Cui Sheren and Li Huairen as his envoys?"
Yuan Xiaozheng shook his head, looking confused.
Yuan Junzhang knew that his son was a loser, so he patiently asked about everything at Yanmen Pass. After all, he was a veteran on the battlefield, and because he was very sensitive to such things among the various forces, he quickly noticed something strange, "That is to say... you
Entering Yanmen Pass, rushing to Chang'an, and then returning to Yanmen Pass... From the beginning to the end, Liu Shirang didn't interfere?"
Yuan Xiaozheng hesitated for a while before nodding.
Yuan Junzhang was stunned for a while, vaguely aware that Liu Shirang might have lost power, and Li Shan might be the leader in Yanmen Pass now.
"By the way, Master Li set out for Mayi the day before yesterday, and the King of Huaiyang led his troops to Yanmen Pass." Yuan Xiaozheng added: "Master Li and the King of Huaiyang are close friends."
Yuan Junzhang's lips trembled and he glared at his son... I will not sacrifice him to Yugu She!
Listening to the string of names, this is obviously a hornet's nest. Who is willing to poke it?
But there was one thing Yuan Junzhang couldn't figure out: why did Liu Shirang come to Mayi?
This point is also swirling in the minds of Li Shan and Cui Xin. In the former's view, Liu Shirang is a variable in Mayi and his party this time, and his choice may greatly affect the success or failure of this recruitment.
"Brother Daoxuan entered Yanmen Pass and strictly ordered no one to leave the pass. Even the rugged path was guarded." Li Shan squinted his eyes and looked at the open door. "If there is no accident, we will be recruiting people tomorrow. If
If we have to escape, it must be today."
Cui Xin shook his head and said: "Liu Shirang may not..."
"Hehe, hehe." Li Shan sneered and said, "When it comes to military matters, danger must be considered first."
Cui Xin turned his head and glanced expressionlessly. Only then did Li Shan react and smiled, "The success or failure of this trip is uncertain... Didn't we agree that Shibo and his nephew should not be too close..."
Bah! Who is intimate with you?
Cui Xin slandered a few words and snorted with a smile on his face, "You and I in the hospital, who do you want Huairen to show you?"
Li Shanzheng didn't know what to say, and suddenly saw Zhu Ba appearing at the door.
"how?"
"I went out for a walk and went to the alley where my husband was a few months ago, and then went straight back to the inn."
"Can you bring a horse?"
Zhu Ba shook his head.
"I really don't want to leave..." Li Shan muttered a few words and waved his hand: "Let Fan Shiyi put out a few more hidden sentries tonight to inform Du Xiao that if Liu Shi lets Ye escape, he must be captured."
Zhu Bayi responded and turned around to leave. Before he could go out, his expression changed and Liu Shirang appeared at the door.
"Cui She is from Guantao County."
Ever since he and Liu Shirang broke up over the caravan, Li Shan had always treated him as if he was nothing. But now in Mayi, his attitude changed. He stood up and said with a smile, "Do you feel emotional when you revisit Mr. Liu's old place?"
Liu Shirang looked indifferent, "Didn't the Duke of Guantao County always send people to follow him?"
Cui Xin's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but glance at Li Shan... Li Shan looked calm and said with a smile: "Last year, Mr. Liu defeated Yuan Junzhang. I was just worried that Mr. Liu's safety would be in danger."
You are so thick-skinned...Liu Shirang sighed secretly and said seriously: "Tomorrow we will discuss matters and carry out recruitment matters. Today during the county official's banquet...are you planning to lose Mayi's grain and grass?"
"Shuozhou suffered a bitter cold and was plundered by Turks, so many people moved eastward." Li Shan smiled and said: "Since Yuan Junzhang has come to surrender, how can the soldiers and people of Shuozhou be the people of the Tang Dynasty and endure to see him guarding the border on an empty stomach?"
Liu Shirang frowned, "Your Majesty, did you grant Yuan Jun Zhang the governorship of Shuozhou?"
Previously, Gao Manzheng surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and he was granted the title of Duke and the governor of Shuozhou. This was the right thing to do. Liu Shirang guessed it and it was normal. Li Shan nodded slightly and acknowledged it.
"Yuan Junzhang is like a rat at both ends. This year he will surrender to the Tang Dynasty. If the Turks invade next year, he will inevitably rebel again." Liu Shirang stared into Li Shan's eyes. "Aren't you afraid that Yuan Junzhang will rebel next year and harm himself?"
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Although Liu Shirang was not good at maneuvering, he was not stupid. He could clearly see the situation in Shuozhou and Yuan Junzhang's virtue. After a long period of observation, he could see clearly that Li Shan was the leader in recruiting Yuan Junzhang.
If Yuan Junzhang rebels next year, Li Shan will definitely bear the responsibility.
Cui Xin heard Li Shan mention it once and said with a smile: "How could Huairen not know Yuan Junzhang's character? If Ma Yi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he would..."
"Ahem."
A sudden cough interrupted Cui Xin's words.
Li Shan observed the old man in front of him with interest. Does Liu Shirang still have the leisure and elegance to care about these things now?
After a while, Li Shancai said calmly: "Thank you Mr. Liu for reminding me, but this is related to the general situation."