Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1016 Secret View (Continued)

It's really difficult.

Originally, only Pei Shiju would be watching, but now Li Shimin and Li Shan have to guard against Li Yuan.Li Yuan would not allow Li Shan to be won over by the crown prince, nor would he allow Li Shan to seek refuge with the King of Qin, not to mention other things, Su Dingfang now has a heavy army in his hands.

"A cup of clear water." Li Shimin pushed the tea cup, "You don't like tea anyway."

"Your Highness said that one cup of clear water is enough." Li Shan cut to the chase just like the first secret meeting, "Your Highness has already decided to inherit the great treasure, and there are many good ministers and generals under his command. Now the only thing to worry about is that the crown prince may have any changes. This is the minister. fault."

"It's over." Li Shimin smiled gently, shook his head and said, "The former Fangling King of the Sui Dynasty is a lesson from the past. Although he is not Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty alone, how can the prince sit still and wait for death?"

Li Shan's self-acknowledged fault refers to Pei Shiju. If there is no old fox like Pei Shiju behind, the current situation will be relatively clearer. The prince may not have the determination to kill the fish, but Pei Shiju is for himself and for future generations. It will never sit still.

But Li Shimin felt that Pei Shiju was just a push, and the key was Prince Li Jiancheng himself... Li Shimin understands this truth, and he also understands that Li Shan will not fail to understand.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your understanding." Li Shan said so, but he was thinking in his heart, even if you enter the East Palace, you will most likely follow the example of your cousin Yang Guang. As for Li Yuan ascending to heaven, after all, during the Xuanwumen Mutiny in history, all the men of Li Jiancheng's family were exterminated.

"I saw you at the beginning of the year, Huairen offered advice and helped the orphans a lot." Li Shimin said seriously: "Is there any advice this time?"

"Your Highness is joking." Li Shanqian laughed a few times, feeling really embarrassed.

Li Shimin laughed loudly after lowering his voice, "We can't blame Huairen either, really we can't blame Huairen."

Back then, Li Shan offered two strategies. The first was to clarify his ambitions, which pointed out the inevitability and correctness of Li Shimin's seizure of the heir. Yes, the world forced me to.

Second, Li Shan made suggestions based on the historical trend of the original space, using Turks as an external oppressive factor to check and balance the Eastern Palace, and even poured dirty water on the Eastern Palace.

It was fine, and the big pot of dirty water was indeed splashed on the head of the East Palace. Prince Li Jiancheng couldn't explain it, but who would have thought that Li Shan would make such a big commotion in Daizhou and Shuozhou in more than a year.

From Yuan Junzhang to Yugushe, to Jieli Khan, from acting county magistrate to taking charge of Daizhou General Manager's Office, from provoking Turkic civil strife to breaking Turkic three times, Li Shan completely shattered his previous plans.

If the Turks had invaded Jingzhou before, Li Yuan would definitely have to use Li Shimin. There has been a precedent in history. A quarter of an hour ago, he was still severely punished, and after a quarter of an hour, the consolation envoy attacked Hu... It was the eighth year of Wude, Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan joined forces to break through Daizhou and approach Taiyuan Prefecture.

After the two great victories in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, it can be said that Li Shan completely overturned his previous plan and perfectly solved the huge pressure brought by the border troubles for the East Palace.

Sitting opposite Li Shimin now, how can Li Shan not be embarrassed... Swearing along the historical track, and then messing up the historical track with his own hands.

Li Shimin didn't care, he shook his head with a smile and said, "It's not Huairen's fault, to defend the border for the country, to show off the power outside the Great Wall, this is the ambition of a man."

"Not to mention last year's Renshou Palace, if Huairen hadn't arrived in time, the orphan's life wouldn't matter, but father..."

"In the future, there will still be a national war with the Turks, the world still needs to be governed, and there is still time for Huairen to show his skills." Li Shimin smiled brightly, "Back then, Gu once said, let you choose, once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow! "

This posture is equivalent to a prince's swearing promise with his confidant counselor, that he will ascend the throne in the future and share the world with you... Can you believe this kind of words?
But everyone has assumed such an attitude, and Li Shan can only hold his nose and continue acting, "The so-called fortune is also, your highness is undefeated in the battlefield, this is the time, the minister is lucky to win repeatedly, this is luck."

"Huairen's words are wrong. The defeat of the Turks actually has the talent of military strategy. Governing Daizhou is the ability to govern the people. I only intend to use Huairen to lead the officials."

I'm not a child, who are you fooling by saying such things... I am the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, what about Fang Xuanling?
Li Shan rolled his eyes secretly, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is very brave, but I have two people recommending it."

"Who?"

"Ma Zhou and King Ma Bin." Li Shan said softly, "Although he is not from a powerful family and has an aloof personality, but he is sensitive, good at debating, able to explain, and deeply understands things. He is the talent of the minister."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, "I'll see it someday."

"The other person is Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang. He is fierce and powerful, has amazing tactics, has courage in fighting, and is decisive in planning. If he destroys the Turks in the future, he will definitely have merit."

Li Shimin nodded again, "Su Dingfang is really talented, good at cavalry raids, brave and resourceful."

"In addition, the second son of Qinghe County Gong Cui Sheren, although his talent is mediocre, please His Highness, for the sake of the minister, allow him to become an official."

"It's just a small matter, it will be recommended by Huairen in the future." Li Shimin still had a smile on his face.

Li Shan sighed: "Your Highness will ascend the throne in the future, and he will rule the world. The good generals under his command are like clouds, and the counselors are like rain. Your ministers should swim leisurely in the spring and live in peace."

Li Shimin doesn't seem to be surprised by Li Shan's words. Those who recommend are Li Shan's close relatives and even in-laws. This is actually Li Shan's promise to Li Shimin... In the future, when you ascend the throne and become emperor, I will be honest. Get involved in military power, not enter the center.

After all, in terms of seniority, Li Shan is almost the lowest in the lineage of King Qin, just like Ling Jing... But the difference is that Li Shan has a very strong prestige in the army. Although Li Shimin himself is an invincible commander, I also have to consider that after I enter the East Palace or ascend the throne, it will be difficult to find a general who can overwhelm Li Shan in terms of military exploits and prestige.

Contrary to what Li Shan predicted, Li Shimin did not put on the appearance of a virtuous corporal to confide in his heart, but thought for a long time before slowly saying: "In Tiance Mansion, Yu Chigong, Zhang Shigui, Cheng Yaojin, and Yuchi Gong all have talents in military strategy. There are Li Yaoshi, the Duke of Dai, and Su Dingfang, Duke of Zhao, both of whom are famous generals in the world, and there are also the King of Huaiyang and the King of Rencheng."

"After many years of fighting, all the generals have the hope of making contributions. If there is no national war, Huairen can live in peace."

"I obey." Li Shan saluted and heaved a sigh of relief. This kind of promise was better than Li Shimin's promise that he could lead the Lingzhou Army and the Daizhou Army.

Li Shimin helped Li Shan up with a smile. Both of them knew that half a year ago, the night before Li Shan set off for the expedition, Li Shan once said that when the King of Qin ascended the throne, he should not be like other monarchs.

But it is different now. After the two great victories in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, Li Shanru commanded tens of thousands of troops, vividly displaying his military talent. His combat exploits are not weaker than King Qin's.

Li Shimin's military exploits ensured Li Tang's survival and growth, and laid the foundation for annexing the world, while Li Shan's military exploits made Datang no longer bow his head under the Turkic scimitar and horseshoe, and it was impossible to say who was superior and who was inferior.

Before this meeting, Li Shanhui couldn't help thinking whether Li Shimin would be afraid of a clan general who was not weaker than him.

And Li Shimin can't help but think about it, with Li Huairen's current weight, will he still support him unswervingly as before?

Will Li Huairen be so arrogant that he asks for more things from himself?

After all, judging from the current situation, although Li Yuan was injured by an arrow in Renshou Palace last year, it is not a serious problem, and he will not ascend to heaven for a while.

Li Shimin was delighted to see that Li Shan still maintained his previous attitude and made a promise. Su Dingfang had the talent of a general, and King Ma Bin had the talent of a prime minister. Enter the three provinces as the prime minister.

Too sensible, really too sensible, Li Shimin thought for a while and said with a smile: "But if there is a big war, Huairen will not be stingy."

"But according to His Highness's order." Li Shan said perfunctorily, and then his heart skipped a beat. He remembered that during the Zhenguan period, many famous generals were almost certain to win and conquer. Only Li Shimin attacked Goguryeo himself. Although it is not as shameful as Yang Guang, but Also suffered setbacks.

Li Shimin picked up the teacup and took a sip, said softly: "Huairen has been back to Beijing for more than a month, so he must already know about the situation in Chang'an."

"Yes." Li Shan picked up the teacup and didn't enter it. He stayed in the air and said slowly, "First consult Cui Gong, then Ling Gong, and then I met King Ma Bin in Pingkang Fang a few days ago."

Li Shimin couldn't help laughing, "It is said that he was whipped by Mr. Cui?"

"Hey, speaking of this..." Li Shan held his breath, his face flushed red, "Now that Mr. Cui knows the inside story, he naturally found King Ma Bin. He clearly explained everything in the study, but he went to In the backyard, in front of my mother and my eldest grandson, I picked up the whip and scolded...the whips are all in the sleeves and ready to go..."

"It deserves it!" Li Shimin scolded with a smile, "Why go to Pingkangfang after we're almost ready to welcome our relatives? I don't know where to change. Since I went, I shouldn't leave my poems."

Li Shan rolled his eyes disrespectfully, "Your Highness said it lightly, that fellow Ma Binwang did it on purpose!"

Li Shimin put away his smile, "Ma Bin Wang Wuyu?"

"Wuyu, his mother is now in the backyard of the Li residence." Li Shan carefully explained, "This was arranged by King Ma Bin himself, and it was not my minister's idea."

"Well, Huairen has never used such shady methods." Li Shimin mentioned it briefly, as long as he can be trusted, "Now the situation is difficult to understand, does King Ma Bin have any clues?"

Li Shan clarified in an orderly manner the discussion with Ma Zhou that day, "His Royal Highness went out of the palace to escape, and the three thousand Changlin army in the Forbidden Garden, these two things may be a checkpoint."

Li Shimin squinted his eyes and thought for a while, "It's beyond Gu's expectation that the East Palace actually recruited elites from the Tianjie Army."

"There is no increase or decrease in troop strength, and Changlin Army's change of commander does not require the approval of the Ministry of War." Li Shan whispered: "Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, Wei Ting, etc. are not good at military affairs, so it should be Pei Shiju's plan."

Li Shimin nodded in agreement, "When Huairen returned to Beijing, the East Palace stopped, so King Ma Bin judged that there is no change in the East Palace for the time being?"

"That's right, it makes sense." Li Shan explained, "It's difficult for the Three Thousand Heavenly Army to be reborn in a short period of time. Now, it's too risky for His Highness to live in Chengqian Palace."

"But if the East Palace wants to make a move, it must be guaranteed that Gu is in Chengqian Hall." Li Shimin nodded, "Otherwise, even if the Changlin Army enters Taiji Palace from Xuanwu Gate, Gu can escape."

Li Shan didn't say a word, that's for sure. If Donggong wanted to do something, the first thing to do was to kill Li Shimin, otherwise it would be useless even if he controlled Li Yuan. Even if Li Yuan had to order to summon him, would Li Shimin obediently put his head under the butcher's knife?

Therefore, in order to kill Li Shimin, one must ensure that Li Shimin is within the attack range of the East Palace. Otherwise, even if Li Yuan is controlled, it will not have much effect if he pinches Princess Qin and Li Shimin's sons.

Li Shan carefully reminded, "It may be night."

"It can only be at night." Li Shimin repeated it emphatically. When the army enters the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin can leave the imperial city through the Zhuque Gate by raising his legs. It is impossible for the East Palace to block the Zhuque Gate, unless Luo Yi can replace Chai Shao to control the Beiya Forbidden Army.

Therefore, they can only do it at night, while sending people to attack Chengqian Palace, hoping to kill Li Shimin, and at the same time let the Changlin Army enter Taiji Palace from Xuanwu Gate, and quickly control Miyagi.

Li Shan glanced at Li Shimin, and continued to analyze: "Since the Renshou Palace last year, His Majesty's dislike of the crown prince has become irreversible, but abolishing the crown prince is a major national event and cannot be done lightly, so the Changlin Army has not yet been abolished."

"So, if Your Majesty intends to abolish the Changlin Army, or to move out of the palace alone, it is time for the East Palace to act recklessly." Li Shimin took a deep look at Li Shan, wondering whether it was Li Shan's speculation or Ma Zhou's speculation. If it is the latter, this person is really talented as a minister, not like Zhang Liang and Xiao He, but has the style of Chen Ping.

Li Shimin let out a long breath. Although the fog in front of him still existed, a pair of hands suddenly pushed aside the fog in the distance, so that he could vaguely see it.

Moving out of the palace, and the disbandment of the Changlin army, these two things can be the key to grasping the initiative... The former is out of the attack range of the East Palace, and the latter means that His Majesty has made up his mind to abolish the crown prince.

"Huairen's talent is hard to fathom." A smile appeared on Li Shimin's face again, "I'm determined now."

It's hard to guess... This evaluation seems to be not very good, Li Shan muttered a few words in his heart, but he said: "Your Highness is too famous, Chengqian Hall is not far from the East Palace, please always pay attention to it, there is no shortage of guards around you. "

Li Shimin nodded, but he was a little troubled. He originally intended to move out of the palace, thinking that in case of a mutiny in the East Palace, Chengqian Palace would have no defenses, and a gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall.

But today Li Shan's analysis is very reasonable. If he intends to move out of the palace, he is afraid that there will be reckless actions in the East Palace. After all, Chengqian Palace is located in the harem of Taiji Palace. The Imperial Guards patrolled the night regularly, and the East Palace and Taiji Palace were separated, so it would not be difficult for the crown prince to hide hundreds of soldiers.

Li Shimin tapped his fingers on the table, "Beiya Forbidden Army..."

(End of this chapter)