Many people know about the Fu Army System, but few people know that there are actually three types of "Fu" in the Fu Army System.
The first is the general Zhechong Mansion. The second is the Dudu Mansion, also known as the General Manager's Mansion. In the early Tang Dynasty, the Sui system was inherited, and the leader of the expedition was the marching general or the general manager. A Dudu's Mansion was set up in an important place to control the nearby Zhechong Mansion. Li Shimin
After he ascended the throne, in order to reduce the power of the generals, most of the governor's offices in the Central Plains were abolished, leaving only the governor's offices in Bingzhou, Jizhou and other places close to the border. For example, Li Ji was named the governor of Bingzhou, which was to let
He took charge of the military in Bingzhou, guarded against Xueyantuo in the north, and supervised the Eastern Turkic tribes.
And the third one is the Duhufu. The duty of the Duhu is to "control the tribes, appease the conquerors, and report merits and punishments." Compared with the Dudufu, the general difference is that the Dudu belongs to the internal affairs, while the Duhufu
Protection is external and involves foreign affairs.
The ranks of the Protector and the Governor are both serious 'frontier officials'. According to the official system, they must be at least the third rank. Li Mu's rank is barely adequate, but Li Siwen is far from it. Li Mu wants to promote his brother.
, but there is no such promotion, and Li Siwen does not have the ability to serve as a Protector, so Li Mu did not force it. He took the title of Protector himself and let Li Siwen receive the title of Changshi. Even if he is a Changshi,
Li Siwen was also not high enough, but Li Mu couldn't just find someone to take the position, so even though he was not high enough, he was 'extra promoted and appointed'.
Li Mu taught Li Siwen how to grow the potatoes he brought, and asked Li Siwen to set up a farm and hire refugees to grow potatoes. He also ordered Bai Gensheng to take charge of the farm to prevent him from wandering around as he got older and became wild.
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At the same time, he also received envoys from the countries in the Western Regions. These envoys seemed to have discussed it and wanted to follow Li Mu to Chang'an to meet Li Shimin.
This is not surprising. Previously, due to the relationship between the Western Turks, the countries in the Western Regions faced war groups. Many countries did not dare to communicate with the Tang Dynasty, and even if they did, it was secretive. But now that the Western Turks and the Tang Dynasty have become brotherly countries, they naturally
Without this grudge, having good relations with the Tang Dynasty is the proper meaning of the question.
Li Shimin's favorite thing was this kind of pomp, so Li Mu naturally did this favor and asked Li Siwen to gather all these envoys together and take them all with him when he went back. Ni Shu also sent an envoy to go back with Li Mu, for
While testifying, he must also submit his credentials.
There is no such thing as a banquet in the world. Four months after Li Mu left Chang'an, he finally set out to return to Chang'an. Before leaving, Li Mu left a signpost stone so that it would be easier for flying pigeons to send letters and communicate news in the future.
Li Siwen sent Li Mu to Mayi and wanted to follow him, but Li Mu refused. Li Siwen burst into tears. He was just a little timid, but he was not stupid at all. He knew what Li Mu would face after returning to Chang'an.
It was a desperate situation. Even after this separation, it was unclear whether there would be a chance to see each other again. Therefore, he was extremely reluctant to let go, hugging Li Mu and unwilling to let go.
Li Mu patted his back gently and said: "Siwen, don't cry. Remember what my brother said. When a man lives in this world, he must dare to face it. Crying can't solve any problems. If you face it, even if it doesn't work, you can't solve it.
, he is also a capable man!"
"Brother, I——"
"Remember what I said to you, do what you should do, brother is gone!"
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Flying pigeons deliver messages.
After Li Shimin read the words on the note, he threw it into the brazier and burned it. Eunuch Gao came in from outside and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Hejian County has arrived."
"Cousin please come in."
Li Xiaogong entered the Tai Chi Hall and was about to salute. Li Shimin helped him up and said, "Cousin, I won't beat around the bush. I came to my cousin this time because I have something I want to worry about."
Li Xiaogong was stunned and wanted to decline. He didn't know whether Li Shimin was sincere or fake. If it was a test, he agreed again, but something bad happened.
"Cousin, don't worry too much." Li Shimin saw what Li Xiaogong was thinking and said first, "Young man Li Mu went to the Western Regions this time to solve a personal problem for me." At that moment, he roughly compared the situation in the Western Regions with Li Xiaogong's.
I have said that. These news are still sealed in the court. Only Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and a few others know about it. Li Xiaogong does not usually go to court, so he naturally does not know about it.
After listening to Li Shimin's words, Li Xiaogong was completely stunned. He looked at Li Shimin blankly and said, "Your Majesty, are you kidding me?"
"Didn't I make it clear enough?"
"No, no, no," Li Xiaogong hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I just can't believe it - this is too bizarre. How did Li Mu do it? The Western Turks were in civil strife, and they were fighting against the Nishu. This is still believable.
.But how could he convince the Western Turks to make an alliance with the Tang Dynasty, and he actually made his father-in-law the king of Gaochang? How did he do this?"
"I don't know either." Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said, "But Li Mu is always able to surprise me, and he never hides important things from me. I still believe in him. I have already sent a letter to Li Ji and Hou Junji II.
People, let them obey Li Mu's orders, and let him make the decision on all matters."
“I still can’t believe it——”
"Let's not talk about this." Li Shimin said seriously: "I believe in Li Mu, so I have to make some preparations. If it is as Li Mu said, the Western Region has been decided, I plan to set up a Protectorate in Dingxiang to take charge of the Western Region.
Things. The Dingxiang Protectorate was the first Protectorate after the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, the affairs of the Western Regions were as important as a critical matter. I have thought about it and decided that my cousin must be the one to hold the post of Protectorate.
I can’t trust other people.”
Li Xiaogong thought to himself, who can believe this? It seems that the person you can't trust the most is me, right? The thought whirled in his heart, and Li Xiaogong still said: "Your Majesty, I have not led troops for many years, and the military preparations have not been done.
It's been abandoned. Besides, this boy Chongyi made a private trip to Zhenla and almost died outside. I have been educating him in recent days, but I have no intention of delaying His Majesty's important events. Your Majesty would be better off choosing someone else, like
Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong, if you don’t have the trip, you can still take advantage of the money, aren’t they all idle?”
"General Yuchi is old, and Dingxiang is more than six thousand miles away. I really can't bear to let him travel around. Qin Qiong is injured, and the climate in the Western Region is unstable, so it is not suitable to recover from his injuries. As for Cheng Yaojin, that good guy-" Li Shimin
He smiled and said: "I can't trust him, cousin, don't refuse. I admit that I was worried when I asked my cousin to come back to Chang'an. But those are all things in the past. After all, my cousin is my cousin.
.The only people I can count on in important matters are my relatives. Only with my cousin to calm me down can I sit back and relax."
"this……"
Li Xiaogong was in the prime of his life. How could he be willing to be an idle prince? But he was out leading troops, and he was really worried that Li Shimin would be jealous. He couldn't make a decision for a while, so he said, "Your Majesty, can you let me think about it for two days?"