"The two cases were less than a year apart. Li Linfu launched a series of offensives against the prince and had to kill him." Li Mi shook his head and said helplessly: "But I am just a country priest. I am a humble person, so I cannot bear the responsibility for him."
Li Siye thought to himself, no wonder Li Linfu didn't take him seriously. It turned out that they were busy dealing with the prince, and after dealing with the prince and Wang Zhongsi, the behemoth, the little Beiting Jiedushi was really not enough.
Li Mi continued to narrate: "This case was entirely initiated by Li Linfu. The prince's father-in-law, Du Youlin, was a Zanshan official and an official of the East Palace. Because he was at odds with his son-in-law Youxiao guard Cao Liuji, Liu Ji held a grudge. He wrote a complaint against his father-in-law for his prophecies after his death, and then constructed the East Palace to criticize Chengyu. When this complaint fell into the hands of Li Linfu, he used the topic to his fullest advantage and launched an unjust prison. He ordered the ruthless official Luo Xixi to kill Du Youlin and Liu Ji alive with a cane. Everyone, Li Beihai and Li Yong, were also involved and were killed by Luo Xixi with a stick."
"In order to protect himself, His Highness the Crown Prince had no choice but to expel his concubine Du Liangdi from the palace and depose her as a commoner. It is really sad and lamentable."
Li Siye also felt deeply about Li Heng's tragic fate. From ancient times to the present, there was probably no prince who had been so apologetic as him.
Although Li Linfu is the culprit, the root cause lies with the emperor.
The first time he was imprisoned was because the emperor was afraid of his son's friendship with important ministers and generals. Although he went too far, the prince did have collusion with Huangfu Weiming and Wei Jian, so it was not too unfair. But this time, Du Youlin's treacherous plan was used. It was completely unfounded, and the emperor also knew that there was no power around the prince to protect him, so he did not listen to Li Linfu, and with Gao Lishi's secret help, the prince's position as king was barely saved.
Li Siye commented: "The prince can only endure the humiliation and bear the burden, write down all the names of those who caused trouble, and wait for the future to clear up the clouds and settle the accounts later."
Li Mi showed a pessimistic look: "It's hard to say whether the prince will have a future. It's not just Li Linfu's party who used this case to make a big fuss, but also Yang Guifei's cousin Yang Zhao who framed it. These people can make him live comfortably. To ascend the throne?”
Hearing the name Yang Zhao, Li Siye felt contempt in his heart. This man really didn't have enough brains. This was clearly Li Linfu's deliberate attempt to turn the Yang family against the prince, turning him from a passerby into an enemy. What benefit does this matter have to Yang Zhao? What kind of convergence of interests? Li Linfu was at odds with the prince because he offended Li Heng when he tried to support Li Mao, the longevity king, so he fought against the enemy to the death. You, an innocent uncle, can make enemies for yourself at will.
No wonder that when Xuanzong fled Maweiyi, Li Heng took the opportunity to launch a mutiny and kill Yang Guozhong and Yang Guifei. It turned out that the hatred had been forged from now on.
What's even more cruel is that Li Heng had a deep affection for Du Youlin's daughter Du Liangdi, which was no worse than Tang Xuanzong's affection for Yang Yuhuan, but it was a pity that he was torn apart alive like this.
According to Li Mi's account, after Du Liangdi was demoted to a commoner, he would be sent to southern Xinjiang together with the rest of the Du family. Eunuch Li Jingzhong tried every means to beg his godfather Gao Lishi and spent a lot of money to secretly place Du Liangdi there. He avoided death elsewhere. Because of this incident, Li Heng became more trusting and grateful to Li Jingzhong, so there would be reasons for Li Fuguo's dictatorial power in the future.
The context of history is so clear. Today's Du Youlin case has laid the foundation for the future Maweiyi Rebellion. Human love and hatred are the best catalysts. Even the grievances between Li Longji and his son are hidden in it. Li Longji
Unaware of what he did wrong in breaking up his son's partner today, Li Heng's revenge in the future is still clear, and he directly kills his father's partner. This is really a time of retribution.
Li Siye was silent for a moment and suddenly said to Li Mi: "If you can see the prince, convey a message to me. There is nothing to be afraid of except fear itself. The fear now will be a smooth road in the past. Some people are afraid of the future. This kind of fear
For them, it is real torture."
"It makes sense." Li Mi waved his fly whisk and clasped his hands together and said, "The Yin pole generates Yang, and misfortunes and blessings depend on each other. I think he should understand this truth."
The two walked down the hillside. The two maids were talking about something, but their faces turned red. Li Siye and Li Mi pretended not to see them, and walked to the road together. They said goodbye, and Li Siye led the team away from the road.
The ancient road covered with lush green grass leads west.
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The city of Beiting Protectorate is located in Jinman County. It is also the seat of Tingzhou and is called Tingzhou City. Beiting's largest military force, the 12,000-strong Han Hai Hai, is stationed inside and outside the city.
There are only 20% cavalry in the army, and the rest are coordinated by various arms, which is a complete six-flower formation.
The architectural scale of Tingzhou City is slightly better than Qiuci, where the Anxi Protectorate is located, and the natural ecological environment is slightly better than Qiuci, which is located around the Taklimakan Desert. To the north is the Junggar Basin Desert, also known as Shatuo
moraine.
Within the jurisdiction of the Beiting Protectorate, two nomadic tribes, Shatuo and Geluolu, were active. The political tendencies of these two tribes were naturally towards the Tang Dynasty. Ye Hu, the third surname of Shatuo and Geluolu, were both granted the title of Ji Si by the imperial court.
The position of governor of the state and Ye Hu.
When Li Siye arrived outside Tingzhou City with his team of Jiedushi, Han Haijun lined up outside the city gate to welcome the new Jiedushi to take office.
Leading the Han navy were deputy military envoys Zhou Yi and Zang Xiyan, and the original military envoy was concurrently served by Beiting Jiedushi Wang Guangjian.
Li Siye ordered the gate troops to spread out to both sides, and he rode out alone and led the troops to the city gate. The two people walked out of the formation, leaned over and crossed their hands and bowed: "I have an humble position with Zhou Yi, Zang Xiyan has come to see Zhongcheng."
He hummed indifferently, and held the horse's belly between his legs while patrolling in front of Han Haijun's formation. He took a look at the appearance of the army. Although he couldn't tell anything at a glance, it was like a doctor's look.
Briefly understand the spirit of the army.
There seems to be no problem. The armor is complete and the discipline is strict. Since it is the main force of the Beiting Army, its combat effectiveness should not be weaker than that of the Anxi Army.
The Han Navy Envoy is usually held concurrently by the Beiting Jiedushi Envoy. For example, the former Jiedu Envoy Gai Jiayun once personally led the Han Navy to take the initiative to attack and repelled the sudden cavalry of Shi Khan Sulu several times.
He turned back on his horse and said loudly to Zhou Yi and Zang Xiyan, as well as to the troops: "Thank you brothers for coming out of the city to welcome us, but we will be a family from now on, so this kind of politeness towards outsiders will be dispensed with, and everyone will go home."
Everyone, rest when you should, and be on duty when you should be on duty."
The two looked at each other before crossing their hands together and saying, "Here."
Li Siye ordered them again: "You two, take me into the city and check the defense of Tingzhou City."
The layout of Tingzhou City still imitates Chang'an City, with both outer city walls, inner cities, and even the design of an urn city. The official offices of the Beiting Protectorate and the residence of the Jiedushi, as well as the internal institutions of Tingzhou Mansion and Han Navy are all located in
In the inner city.
The population of the city together with the army is about 60,000, of which Han Haijun and his family members account for one-third. The rest is occupied by merchant camps, local Shatuo and Turkic Sogdian merchants, as well as exiles from military camps, officials
In short, most of the remaining people, including the horsemen of the post and the shops and restaurants, are serving this army.
Li Siye walked leisurely on the city wall. He could see windlass and wood scattered everywhere, as well as crossbows and trebuchets. There were even buckets of stone grease stored in the towers at the four corners, which were the raw materials for fierce fire thunder.
The defense of such a city wall cannot be said to be weak, and the imaginary enemies of the Tang army, whether they were Turks or Uighurs, regarded such cities as an unconquerable nightmare.