"After the First World War in Guoxian County, the Turks fled to Lanzhou to the west. Sanbao disobeyed the general's orders and insisted on pursuing..."
In the side hall of Chengqian Hall, Li Shimin looked solemn. Behind him, Princess Qin's eldest son, Sun Shi, nodded slightly and listened quietly to the story of his brother-in-law Chai Shao opposite.
Princess Pingyang, who had always been an equal to Chai Shao in her life, carefully looked at the expressions of Li Shimin and his wife... Although she had doubted whether her guess was wrong before, she still doubted whether Li Shan had already joined the Prince of Qin's palace.
If Li Shan, who was the number one scholar in high school, was forced to leave the capital, then the Prince of Handan, who stirred up the turmoil in the north, already had enough weight... Neither the prince nor the King of Qin would allow such a person.
Recruited by the other party.
If she had to choose between the Crown Prince and the King of Qin, Princess Pingyang would choose the King of Qin... There were various recruitments, but it was more of a vague intuition. The second brother was too similar to Huairen.
Although one is always enterprising and the other is gentle and elegant on weekdays, they are very similar in their bones. It is more like they are not welcomed by their elders...
"Although Sanbao made some small gains, he was ambushed by Ashina She'er in the end." Chai Shao glanced at his wife from the corner of his eye and said with a bitter smile: "He was injured in three places and was reprimanded and dismissed by the pharmacist..."
Li Shimin sincerely consoled him: "The Marquis of Xinxing County is an old man. He tried to prevent the Turks from making great achievements this time. Although he violated the military order, it is excusable. My father will not treat him harshly."
Chai Shao moved his cheeks and said with a forced smile: "What His Highness said is that San Bao was injured and intended to return to the capital to recuperate..."
"My dynasty has fought many battles with the Turks, but we have suffered more defeats than we have won. The three treasures will be of great use in the future." Li Shimin nodded, "It is also a good thing to return to Beijing to recuperate."
Princess Pingyang was too lazy to talk any more and said straightforwardly: "Ma Sanbao led General Zuo Wuwei to garrison Yanmen. What will he do when he returns to Beijing this time?"
Li Shimin frowned, "What Third Sister means is..."
"Most of the world's famous generals come from Tiance Mansion, and Li Yaoshi was only a general under his second brother." Princess Pingyang stared at Li Shimin, "If we choose generals from Tiance Mansion to go north, we may be able to persuade Yongkang County Duke to send troops outside the Great Wall."
"My younger brother knows that the third sister wants to help Guji Town." Li Shimin hesitated for a while and sighed: "I'm just afraid that my father..."
"Father, let's talk about that." Princess Pingyang refused to relax even a step, "If not... Sichang should have gone north!"
Chai Shao smiled bitterly at the side. It was true. If it weren't for his wife's command of the Beiya Imperial Army, he, the prince-consort who was not involved in the battle for the heir apparent, would have been the most likely to go north.
Li Yuan threw the burden to Li Jing, but at the same time he also left a hole. Princess Pingyang naturally refused to let it go...but choosing a famous general from Tiance Mansion to go north means Li Shimin's position, and it may also prove Li Shan's position.
From Li Shimin's own point of view, it may not be a good thing for him to try his best to help him... The basic attitude of the East Palace in the past two years has been two things.
If they want to put pressure on Li Jing, the East Palace can use more methods and the effect will be more obvious.
But Li Shimin couldn't do nothing... Therefore, Princess Pingyang's advance was a timely blessing for Li Shimin.
It's not that I have to help, but the third sister can't force her.
Li Shimin coughed twice and was about to speak when Princess Pingyang across from him suddenly said: "I heard that the Prince of the East Palace, Wei Zheng, urged my eldest brother to lead Pei Longqian northward with the left guard of the East Palace."
Hearing the word "Pei", Li Shimin felt alarmed, knowing that this was Princess Pingyang's test. It seemed that this sister had long suspected her private relationship with Li Shan.
Chai Shao on the side looked at him furtively, and the brother-in-law opposite didn't know whether he really knew nothing or was too good at acting, his eyes were blank.
"Ahem." Chai Shao coughed slightly and turned to look at his wife... There is really no need to lie like this that can be exposed immediately.
"Pei Longqian... is Prime Minister Pei's nephew?" Li Shimin thought as he spoke. It was estimated that not only the third sister, but also his brother-in-law Chai Shao was an insider. "This man raised troops in Jinyang and captured Chang'an. He had considerable military exploits and was considered a battlefield.
Warrior."
Princess Pingyang was silent for a while, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. What nonsense did the guy opposite say... Who asked you to evaluate whether this guy can be beaten?!
Pei Longqian went north not to send troops, but to put pressure on Li Jing as a confidant of the prince.
But Pei Longqian's other identity was the younger brother of Wenxi Pei's family in the Western Household. If Pei Shiju's secret teaching prevented Li Jing from sending troops...then Li Shan would be dead.
Princess Pingyang sighed in her heart, her second brother's attitude was really hard to understand and impossible to figure out.
Indeed, she couldn't figure it out. Princess Pingyang was thinking in her mind that even if Li Shimin's attitude was indifferent, it would be difficult for her to judge the relationship between him and Li Shan.
Because even if Huairen joins the second brother's army, the second brother should know that he will never take the risk of letting Pei Longqian go north... At this critical moment of life and death, who can guarantee that Pei Shiju will not take action?
After thinking about it, Princess Pingyang felt that her mind was in a mess and she couldn't help but lose her temper... Well, she has never been a gentle person.
"Bang!"
Li Shimin looked at his sister in surprise and yelled at him.
"The second younger brother rose from Dunhuang County. In a few years, he traveled north and south and became invincible. Is it the result of one person?" Princess Pingyang stared at Li Shimin. "Everyone knows that King Qin of the Tang Dynasty has many heroes in Tiance Mansion!"
"Li Shiji was attacked by Liu Heitai at night. His second brother led a hundred cavalry to help, but today he has to stand still?"
"Is it possible that today, my second brother, no longer behaves like a great general?!"
Li Shimin was speechless because he was blocked... They were clearly scolding him. Li Shan had already joined your army, and now he was besieged by a large army, but you just sat back and ignored him?
And he specifically used the victory of Luoshui as an excuse... On the eve of the battle, Liu Heitai attacked Li Shiji at night. Li Shimin only brought more than a hundred cavalry out to rescue him. If it weren't for Xue Wanche and Qin Shubao who led troops to rescue, he almost died in the battle.
middle.
If he admitted his relationship with Li Shan, he would have to pierce the window paper... But Li Shimin was hesitant about this.
Don’t you admit it?
At this time, Princess Qin's eldest son, Sun Shi, stood up, took Princess Pingyang's hand, and whispered softly: "Sister is absolutely right."
"In the past few days, Your Highness has been tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep. He is always thinking about Mr. Xinye County..."
"Yes." Li Shimin sighed with emotion, thinking that Guanyin is really a good wife, and this reason couldn't be more suitable.
Princess Pingyang was stunned. Indeed, Zhang Shigui was also trapped in Guji Town!
"He was a talented man both in civil and military affairs. He was the commander of the cavalry and was deeply trusted by his father." Li Shimin shook his head and said: "After the Battle of Luoyang, he abandoned his post and entered Tiance Mansion. Now he is trapped in Shuozhou..."
Chai Shao cast a helpless look at his wife, "Don't be ridiculous, my brother-in-law is too oily... He doesn't look like the handsome man who whipped his horse on a prancing horse back then."