In history, there have been many generals who achieved such great achievements that they ended up miserable, but to be fair, most of the founding monarchs of unified dynasties were not the kind of people who were good at killing heroes.
Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, had no choice but to kill the famous Han Xin, largely because the emperor and his ministers were alienated... At the most critical moment, Han Xin had a heavy army but refused to send troops, sitting back and watching the battle between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.
Later, before the decisive battle at Gaixia, Liu Bang was defeated and had to seal a large area of land to Han Xin, so he invited the soldier fairy, who finally forced Xiang Yu to commit suicide.
Li Shan cannot be compared with Han Xin in terms of ability and military exploits, but Li Yuan's tolerance towards his ministers can be compared with Han Gaozu.
In fact, in addition to Han Xin, Liu Bang also cut off some princes, but in general, he was not mean and ungrateful. You must know that until the period of his grandson Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, the prime ministers in the DPRK still had to be appointed by princes... In other words,
If you are not the founding marquis, you are not qualified to serve as prime minister.
Compare it to the Ming Dynasty, poor Zhu Yunwen could only invite Geng Bingwen... all the other generals were killed.
In fact, the kings who dominated the world in Chinese history, Qin Shihuang, Han Gaozu, Han Guangwu, Sui Wen, and Tang Gaozu were not good at killing heroes. Emperor Guangwu's Yuntai Twenty-Eight will be passed down to future generations, and Tang Gaozu is similar.
Most of the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion had already made outstanding achievements during the Wude period.
But history says that the founding monarch likes to settle accounts after the fall, mainly because in the Song and Ming dynasties, Song Taizu was still good, but he only had a glass of wine to release his military power, but Song Gaozong was a bit damaged, and he killed Yue Fei.
Of course, the most ruthless person was Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The prince died too early... so he almost killed all his old associates, leading to two disasters.
Princess Pingyang pointed out this point, which is nothing more than saying that Li Yuan is not that kind of person. As long as Li Shan is honest, basically nothing will happen... In fact, Chai Shao thinks his wife's idea is very boring, because he can
Certainly, Li Huairen seems to be neutral, but in fact he must be involved in the battle for the heir.
"Before the letter came, Huairen had sent people to send King Xiangyi and Duan Decao to Chang'an." Princess Pingyang's attitude was slightly more relaxed, "I still need to ask my father to decide whether to allow Duan Decao to take the blame and perform meritorious service."
"Then stay in the army." Li Yuan sighed: "Huairen has made great achievements many times and is loyal, so why is he doing this?"
"Before the expedition, Huairen also mentioned that he did not want to imitate Wang Jian..."
"One moment, another moment." Princess Pingyang interrupted: "Now that rumors are spreading everywhere, how can Huairen be at ease?"
"Rumors are spreading?" Li Yuan was stunned, "What rumors?"
Li Yuan was a little wary. Ordinary rumors didn't matter, but about the rumors about Li Shan who now held military power, he was personally in charge of government affairs these days, and he didn't even know about it!
"Don't father know?" Princess Pingyang glanced at the corner of her eyes, "It seems that Sanhu has heard of it."
"Um?"
The corner of Li Yuanji's mouth twitched and he whispered: "Father, there are rumors in the market these days that Li Huairen is of royal blood... Now that he has military power, there may be big changes and the country will be uneasy..."
What the hell?!
Li Yuan was forced to do so. Li Huairen was included in the clan, so how could he have royal blood?
But after thinking about it carefully, Li Yuan was so angry that he slapped the case, his old face was so twisted that he couldn't even look at it, and he yelled: "Who dares to instigate this!"
With the military power in his hands, there is a risk of major changes that would make the country uneasy... This refers to the fact that Li Shan, who is now the military commander of Lingzhou Road and actually holds most of the Guanzhong troops in his hands, has a disobedient heart.
The royal bloodline does not refer to the identity of a descendant of the clan... but refers to the fact that the world-famous King Handan of the Tang Dynasty was probably a prince, but actually a prince.
Li Yuanji glanced at the calm Princess Pingyang, and then at Li Yuan, who was breathing heavily and with a fierce look in his eyes. He thought that this possibility was really unlikely. If Li Shan hadn't rescued his third sister with his skillful hand, his father would not have been able to save her.
He would be so trustworthy...but from the perspective of outsiders, it is really possible.
First of all, Li Shan's ancestral home is Chengji County, Longxi County, which is also the ancestral home of the Li and Tang royal families, and neither of the two families is the Li family of Longxi.
Secondly, it is said that Li Shan was born in Lingnan and came to Chang'an to visit relatives... Many people know this statement. That year was the fourth year of Wude, just after Li Shimin swept away the Central Plains and established his empire.
Thirdly, it is said that Li Shan's biological father died young... No one knows the name of his biological father to this day. You must know that the dynasties have changed. Even if he is a criminal official of the former Sui Dynasty, there is no need to keep it secret this dynasty, unless the name cannot be announced.
Ahem, in short, this rumor is not only targeting Li Shan, who has a lot of troops, but also Li Yuan... maybe that person is the illegitimate son of the Tang Emperor.
Well, I also brought Prince Li Jiancheng and King Qin Li Shimin with me...be careful, don't fight to the death, and end up being picked off by an illegitimate son. That illegitimate son now has a heavy army and can attack Chang'an in three days.
Under the city.
How could this not make Li Yuan so angry that he cursed...especially when he saw the suspicious look in the eyes of his fourth son, Li Yuanji.
No wonder, no wonder!
Li Yuan thought of the two days of meetings in the Liangyi Palace. The looks in the eyes of several ministers seemed a little strange, and he tried to comfort them... It was freezing cold, and he also gave some charcoal for the palace.
No wonder, no wonder no one heard this rumor!
I didn’t, I was wronged, it wasn’t me!
Li Yuan thought about it carefully and shouted: "Huairen is now the commander-in-chief of the army. Such rumors... must be instigated by someone!"
I'm pretty sure it's not me... Li Yuan has this confidence, because based on his age, his wife Dou was still there when Li Shan was born!
During the pre-Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty was quite wary of Li Yuan, his cousin, and once asked Li Yuan's niece, the Wang family who entered the palace as a concubine, if your uncle is not dead yet?
So Li Yuan has been trembling...well, it's definitely not because Li Yuan is afraid of his wife like a tiger. The Dou family gave birth to their eldest son. After the second son, Li Yuan was allowed to take the daughter of Yangzhou Governor Wan Wugang as his concubine, and that was Wan Guifei.
Li Yuan remembered very clearly that during that period, he never indulged in prostitution. He didn't have the conditions, the time, and no motive for committing the crime!
I won’t bear this responsibility!
Princess Pingyang said slowly: "Even Huairen who is far away in Yuanzhou knows about such rumors, how can he still dare to retain the captured criminal general without authorization?"
Li Yuan slowly sat down and waved his hand for the concubine to leave, with a rather suspicious look on his face, "Who is it?"
Li Yuanji was a little excited, but he held back his words... If Li Shan was recalled to the capital, the one who was most likely to take over as the coach, except King Qin, would not agree with him!
Do you still need to guess who did it?
Li Yuanji knew in his heart that in just half a year, the situation of seizing the throne changed drastically. The Qin Palace stabilized the situation, and its advantages became more and more obvious, while the East Palace was deprived of power again and again... In the final analysis, it was nothing more than Li Yuan's attitude.