In fact, if the mutiny is not considered, the importance of Xuanwu Gate is not as important as described in the history books. If there is a turmoil in Chang'an, the most likely threat to the imperial city is the Zhuque Gate.
The importance of Xuanwu Gate in history is mainly because Li Shimin had been driven out of the imperial city at that time and moved to Hongyi Palace in the Forbidden Garden. Li Shimin wanted to enter the imperial city quietly and control Li Yuan, so he could only go through Xuanwu Gate, and he had to
Relying on the Xuanwu Gate to resist the attack of the East Palace Changlin Army stationed in the Forbidden Garden.
In other words, the distance between Li Shimin and the East Palace Changlin Army was not far away, and there was no separation in between. This was probably one of the triggers for Li Shimin to launch the Xuanwumen rebellion, and it was also the reason why Xue Wanche was able to turn his head during the rebellion.
The reason for attacking the Qin Palace.
Li Shan stood at the city gate for a long time, thinking in his mind. Suddenly, Su Dingfang coughed in his ears. Li Shancai came back to his senses, raised his hand with a smile and said, "Long time no see, Brother Dalai."
The guard of the right prison, Zhonglang Chang He, bowed deeply and said, "I have received a letter from my uncle, and I have asked you to thank your highness again."
If it weren't for Li Shan, Chang Da would not only be defeated and die, but also probably lose the entire Longzhou. If Liang Jun went straight south, joined forces with Liang Luoren, and stormed Tiantai Mountain... Chang Da would not be able to live in peace even after his death.
Li Shan chuckled and said, "As long as Brother Dalai stops blaming Gu."
There will be no more changes in the Xuanwu Sect in a short time. Perhaps Chang He will not leave traces in the history books. Li Shan no longer pays attention and looks at the young man behind Chang He, "Brother Bin Wang, it's been a long time."
Before Ma Zhou could speak, Li Shan looked at Su Dingfang and said, "How can someone who has not become an official enter the imperial city?"
Su Dingfang replied: "At the beginning of this year, King Ma Bin was recommended by the Duke of Jiangxia to serve as the guard of the right prison gate, Cao Shenjun, responsible for the military affairs of Cao Cao, the commander of the warehouse."
Ma Zhou's face turned dark and he said nothing, cursing in his mind... You bastard, you knew this from the secret meeting before you left the capital, yet you still insisted on telling it.
For more than half a year, Ma Zhou was still unrestrained on weekdays, but deep down in his heart there were turbulent waves. King Qin was almost forced to a desperate situation before. Ma Zhou kept reciting those words in his heart all day long... To be proud of life, you must have all the joy, and don't let the golden cup be empty.
For the moon, I am born to be useful, and I will come back after all the money I have spent.
Once someone contacts you in a secret language, that's when trouble breaks out... The key to the Xuanwu Gate is to be able to prevent the Changlin Army stationed in the Forbidden Garden from entering the Taiji Palace.
But what now?
Putting me next to Chang He was nothing more than driving a nail into the Beiya Imperial Guards.
Before, it was only Su Dingfang who controlled the Beiya Forbidden Army. Now that you, Li Huairen, directly control the Beiya Forbidden Army, what use do I have?
Ma Zhou's mind was racing rapidly. Li Shan's words... were nothing more than telling himself that you have to stay by Chang He's side.
Li Shanti gave Chang He a few words, and secretly cast an apologetic look at Ma Zhou... The former has always had this habit, and likes to have a backup plan for everything.
With Ma Zhou by Chang He's side, he might be able to make a difference at a critical moment. At least he has to be wary of the thousands of Changlin troops in Forbidden Garden... Although their combat power is not strong, there are two or three thousand of them after all.
Li Shan and Ling Jing have discussed it many times. It has been a long time since Pei Shiju joined the East Palace. He must have a plan. Considering that he is nearly eighty years old and his only son has died in the hands of Li Shan... Anyway, Pei Shiju must think so.
of.
Under the current complicated situation of seizing the heir, Pei Shiju might persuade Li Jiancheng to carry out a palace coup once Li Yuan wants to change the throne... But I don't know if Li Jiancheng has such courage, and I don't know what Pei Shiju can do to persuade him.
Li Jiancheng.
Therefore, it cannot be revealed that Li Yuan may have Yi Chu's thoughts... But to be honest, Li Shan doesn't know what Li Yuan thinks.
Li Shan decided to visit Wei Ting in the Lower East Palace later... No, let's go to Wei Zheng.
Looking at the departing figures of Li Shan and Su Dingfang, Chang He felt envious and regretful, and sighed in a low voice: "If there was a battle at Yanmen early last year, my brother would not have stayed in Dai County, but rushed to Yanmen Pass..."
In addition to Chang He, there was also Er Zhu Yichen who was in Dai County at that time. The latter is now an official resident of Sima, Dai Prefecture, and has the title of Duke of Xiurong County.
Ma Zhou sneered and said: "Brother Dalai, stop dreaming. You are a disciple of the East Palace, and Er Zhu Yichen is also a disciple of the East Palace. Li Huairen will not let you join the army!"
Chang He thought for a while and nodded helplessly. He also knew the details of the Yanmen victory. The generals on both sides of the East Palace and Qin Palace were basically balanced, and he was just a middle-ranking general, while Er Zhu Yichen was the Sima of Daizhou.
Ma Zhou groaned bitterly and spat out a series of curse words... If Ma Zhou's scolding of Handan King Li Huairen was half true and half false before, now he is sincere.
If he hadn't accepted this bad thing and stayed with Li Shan, let alone becoming an official, he might have been able to get a good position.
Take a look at the people around Li Shan. Ling Jing is now a confidant of the King of Qin and was praised by Li Yuan. Su Dingfang was granted the title of Duke, Wang Junhao and Zhang Zhongjian are both county officials. Even Qu Silang and Hou Hongtao, who just came to vote, are among them.
Got a county boy.
Li Shan felt a little sorry for Ma Zhou. He felt so guilty that a famous official during the Zhenguan period was used in such a place. However, considering that Ma Zhou only became the prime minister in the late Zhenguan period... there is still time, there is still time.
Returning to the government office, Li Shan thought about it in his mind, "There are quite a few vacancies."
Su Dingfang nodded and said: "Half of them are vacant."
The Sixteen Guards system is the same, with one general and two generals. The Beiya Forbidden Army has four generals, the left and right Qianniu Guards, and the left and right prison guards. Su Dingfang is the general of the left prison gate, and Zhang Jin is the general of the right prison gate.
Generals, Dou Gui is the General of the Right Qianniu Guard, and Ren Gui is the General of the Left Qianniu Guard.
However, Zhang Jin was old, Dou Guixu was in charge, and Ren Gui was outside, so Su Dingfang controlled the Beiya Imperial Army through eight generals.
After sitting down, Su Dingfang said in detail, "Jiangxia County Duke Li Gaoqian was appointed as the general of the right prison gate, Feng Li, the prince's favorite general, was appointed as the general of the left prison gate, Zhang Sanlang replaced the general of the left prison gate, and Yu Wenxin was appointed as the general of the left prison gate in March this year.
The right guard general is transferred to the left Qianniu guard general, and the remaining four positions are vacant."
"Yu Wenxin?" Li Shan frowned, "What's the origin?"
"This man served as the Water Supervisor of the Capital in the first year of Wude, and later assisted the King of Qi, who was the general manager of Bingzhou at that time. He gave many advices, and the King of Qi was dismissed." Su Dingfang knew the resume of his subordinates very clearly, "In the fourth year of Wude, he accompanied the King of Qin in Hu
He defeated the King of Xia at Laoguan, and after the war he was appointed as the right-guard general."
"Hulao Pass?" Li Shan was a little surprised, "His Highness's people?"
"No." Su Dingfang shook his head and said, "Although he once impeached King Qi, he still has close contacts with King Qi."
Li Shan touched his chin. Of the four generals, two were direct descendants of the East Palace, one was related to the King of Qi, and the only one on his side was Zhang Zhongjian...and he was unaware of the inside story.
If he wants to control the Beiya Forbidden Army... To put it bluntly, if King Qin wants to control the Beiya Forbidden Army himself, he must bring in people.
You should think it over carefully, and you can mention it when you visit Wei Zheng later.