When the Li and Tang Dynasties founded their country, they took Guanzhong as the foundation, occupied a small area in the northwest, and then pacified the world. Naturally, a large number of surrendered generals were indispensable. Qu Tutong, the Duke of Jiang who now guards Luoyang for the King of Qin, once served as the former Sui Dynasty Chang'an and stayed in Chang'an until he was captured.
There were too many similar surrendered generals, including those who surrendered on the battlefield such as Yu Chigong, and those who took the initiative to surrender, such as Li Shiji, Cheng Yaojin, and Qin Qiong. There were also a large number of former Sui people who came to surrender after the death of Yu Wenhuaji.
, such as Pei Shiju, Yuwen Shiji, etc.
Li Yuan deliberately showed favors and almost gave away titles. Even the unknown Chang He got a Duke of Leize...but he later committed suicide and lost it.
Therefore, to this day, inside and outside the imperial city, the princes and county princes are everywhere, and the county princes and county princes are not as good as dogs... This is a bit exaggerated, but Su Dingfang was not famous earlier, and he was not famous under Dou Jiande and Liu Heitai.
He was highly regarded. Although he had made great achievements after entering the Tang Dynasty, he was now just a Zuo Wuwei general and was given the title of Duke of Linqing County.
There are so many characters like this among the Sixteen Guards, why was Li Yuan summoned?
Ling Jing immediately turned to look at Li Shan. If there was any difference between Su Dingfang and others, the origin of the leader of the Handan County Prince's personal guard was obviously the biggest difference.
Li Shan even thought of Li Yuan's summons three days ago.
The three of them thought about it in the study for a long time but couldn't find any clues. Ling Jing even used this as an excuse to give Li Shan a hard time... If King Ma Bin was here, he might have noticed something.
Li Shan rolled his eyes. Can that guy see through the inside story?
The next morning, Li Shan hesitated for a long time before deciding to go to work. His Majesty didn't summon Su Dingfang secretly, so what was the use of hiding in the village by himself?
"Third sister."
"Yesterday, my father summoned Su Dingfang." Today, Princess Pingyang was dressed in regular clothes, standing by the Suzaku Gate, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, it's okay."
Li Shan breathed a sigh of relief. He still trusted this cheap sister, and then asked cautiously: "Third sister, what happened?"
"Yes." Princess Pingyang nodded casually, "I will naturally know in the future...after the meeting in Liangyi Palace, my father will summon me."
After entering Sinong Temple, Li Shan felt a little reassured, but also a little restless. Some things may not seem like much to Princess Pingyang, but in the eyes of himself, a time traveler who has already joined the command of King Qin, it may not matter.
Not long after, someone from the palace called him, and Li Shan left with Zhao Yuankai's envious eyes.
As soon as he entered the Liangyi Palace, Li Shan was stunned. In addition to Li Yuan and Princess Pingyang, the Prince Consort Chai Shao was also there, as well as Su Dingfang, who must have been summoned just now.
Su Dingfang used simple words to describe the war in Shandong that year. He was describing the night attack on Liting and the battle on Wucheng.
"Huairen is here." Li Yuan waved and said with a smile: "Su Qing is determined and decisive, but you have a good eye!"
"This battle was first planned in Huairen, and secondly in Dingfang to lead the troops." Princess Pingyang agreed: "But a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and his sword should not be used to take the wrong direction."
Chai Shao on the side couldn't help laughing, and Li Yuan, who was at the top, couldn't help laughing either. It wasn't just once or twice that Li Huairen took a wrong approach with his sword. He attacked the camp on a snowy night, forcibly appeased him, and attacked Yanmen. Which time was it not a risk?
Li Shan said aggrievedly: "Third Sister, I was always forced... In the battle at Liting, there were interceptors in front and pursuers in the rear. If we wait until dawn, the whole army will be wiped out."
"Yes, yes, I was forced every time." Princess Pingyang snorted, "Then stay in the capital for the next few years and avoid causing trouble!"
"I obey." Li Shan pretended to bow.
Li Yuan was so amused that he laughed, and after a moment his eyes fell on Su Dingfang again, "Several battles in Shandong had great achievements, but the battle reports were not clear at the time. Later, he conquered Tuyuhun in the west, killed the generals and captured the flag, and returned with a great victory. This time he was defeated again.
The enemy reached the Great Wall and returned with a great victory at Cangtou River. The county magistrate is afraid that he has been taken lightly."
Li Shan blinked, glanced at Princess Pingyang, then turned to look at Chai Shao... What does this mean?
Out of nowhere, Su Dingfang was promoted to a noble title!
"One day he will become a famous general of the Tang Dynasty... No, he is already a famous general like that now." Chai Shao said with a smile: "Dingfang is not only extremely brave, he can charge into battle, he is unstoppable, he has a strategy in his belly, he uses his troops like a god, and he is also a thin willow.
The wind."
"Cough cough cough!"
Li Shan coughed violently and rolled his eyes at Chai Shao... In front of an emperor, if someone is said to have the wind of a thin willow, does this mean that someone did not die early enough?
Zhou Yafu is so awesome. When Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty arrived at the gate of Xiliu Camp, the soldiers kept obeying the orders of the emperor and only the orders of the general... Although Zhou Yafu finally let Emperor Wen of Han enter the military camp, he refused to salute and was not allowed to drive. He was seeking death.
To a certain extent.
"Huairen just thinks too much." Li Yuan laughed and cursed, "I didn't expect Su Qing to be strict in his military management."
Chai Shao explained: "Huairen took charge of the Daizhou Governor's Mansion with a long history, formed the Daizhou Army, with Dingfang as the main general, and Duan Zhixuan, the second right guard of the Tiance Mansion, played in the camp, whipped the soldiers, and was eventually expelled back to the capital.
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This incident was widely circulated in Chang'an. On the one hand, the generals of Tiance Mansion were indignant, and on the other hand, the East Palace was making noise... Although they were also driven back by Chang He, the two sides were not on the same level... Duan Zhixuan was
The most trusted general of King Qin took part in basically all the wars and had a great reputation and numerous military exploits.
Li Yuan had heard about this a long time ago, and at that time he was thinking that Huairen really didn't give Erlang any face... Unexpectedly, it was Su Dingfang who insisted.
Well, actually Li Yuan guessed wrong. Su Dingfang did have this intention, but he just wanted to change Duan Zhixuan's position. It was Li Shan who insisted on driving him away.
In this regard, Li Yuan was actually a little scratching his head. Duan Zhixuan's father, Duan Yanshi, the governor of Yingzhou and Yidu County, had returned to Beijing a few days ago. This man had been an old acquaintance of his since his early years and was one of Li Yuan's first close confidants.
After pondering for a moment, Li Yuan looked at Su Dingfang, "I will arrive at the camp gate one day, what will Su Qing do?"
Su Dingfang replied without hesitation: "You are not allowed to enter the camp in the white dragon fish uniform. The emperor will send troops to protect you as a guard of honor, and the general will come out to greet you."
Li Yuan smiled, nodded, and said: "In the decree, Su Dingfang, the Duke of Linqing County, was promoted to the Duke of Julu County, and added to the title of Zhuguo."
After a pause, Li Yuan looked at Li Shan, "Huairen, please add Zhu Guo as well."
Li Shan was confused. This was too baffling. He was summoned to the palace for no apparent reason, and he was promoted to the throne for no apparent reason. Adding the Zhu Kingdom... Shangzhu Kingdom had no practical significance in the early Tang Dynasty, but not everyone could get it.
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Looking sideways at Su Dingfang, who was also confused, Li Shan couldn't help but mutter to himself, is it possible that Su Dingfang is so lovable?
Now he has been promoted to a noble title, he has become a member of the Zhu Kingdom, and he is getting married after the Chinese New Year. All the good things are coming together!
Li Yuan, who was in the first place, was thoughtful, Princess Pingyang looked at Li Shan with a smile, and Chai Shao cast a strange look... This is such a big deal!