Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Li Shan rose to fame in Shandong at that time. Although he was just planning and planning at that time, he did not even have a formal status. He was far from comparable to the later acting governor Shi and the marching commander of Lingzhou Road.

But Li Shan first helped the Tang army defeat Liu Heitai, and later secretly communicated with Li Shimin to use Ling Jing, Su Dingfang and other old troops to regain the prefectures in Hebei. He knew those senior generals very well... because this generation of prince Li Jiancheng failed to win this battle. , which made it difficult for the East Palace to intervene in the state capitals in Hebei and Shandong, so it has generally remained as it is today.

"The public land of Daoguo is left in peace."

This was the first candidate Li Shan proposed, and it was also the first candidate he had to propose, because this was the person he had the most and deepest contacts with in Shandong.

Li Shimin thought for a while and proposed another candidate, "Cheng Mingzhen."

Judging from their positions, Tian Liuan is still the general manager of Weizhou, while Cheng Minzhen is the general manager of Luozhou. However, Luozhou has a high status in Hebei Province, which is somewhat similar to the general manager of Bingzhou and Daizhou in Hedong. It has influence over other state capitals. As for the jurisdiction, if something changes, the Luozhou Governor is the undisputed leader.

Li Yuan nodded slightly, "Remember that Erlang still has some manpower in Hebei Province?"

In the past, Li Yuan would only be fearful, wary and repulsive, but it is different now. The prince Li Jiancheng will definitely be deposed, leaving at least one life. The fourth son Li Yuanji has been driven to Shu. Among the adult princes, Li Shimin is the only one. .

While asking, Li Yuan glanced at Li Shan from the corner of his eye. In a conversation at Renzhi Palace a month ago, Li Yuan asked King Qin who he was?

What surprised Li Yuan was that Li Shan did not comment on Li Shimin's great achievements, but said this... This is a person who strives for perfection.

It was also this sentence that made Li Yuan let go of all his fears. It was true. Erlang was such a person, so he would be cautious, cautious and keep his duty... Later, Li Shimin's actions also proved that Li Yuan's judgment was correct.

Just last night, Li Yuan was still thinking in his mind that Huairen was worthy of being the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs... Well, Li Shan's judgment on this was actually based on the Xuanwu Gate Incident in history. Li Shimin was forced to choose to mutiny.

What does it mean to be forced into helplessness?
It's not that the prince and King Qi were aggressive, but that Li Shimin saw Li Yuan's attitude and confirmed that it was impossible for him to enter the East Palace and sit on the throne through normal procedures.

From this point of view, Li Shimin is indeed a person who strives for perfection.

Li Shimin said frankly, "There are Shuang Shiluo, the governor of Dingzhou, Wang Xu, the governor of Jizhou, Qi Shanxing, the governor of Zhaozhou, and Xue Zhong, the governor of Beizhou."

These four people were all brought by Li Shimin during his expedition to Hebei and stayed in Shandong after the great victory of Luoshui. Among them, Qi Shanxing was Dou Jiande's old subordinate, and Xue Zhong also served as Li Daoxuan's chief historian, and later married his daughter to Li Daoxuan.

Li Yuan recalled the map of Hebei Province in his mind and asked hesitantly: "Who is the manager of Yizhou?"

"Youwuwei General Sang Xianhe."

Yizhou is located on the southwest side of Youzhou. Once the barbarians break through Youzhou, their next target will definitely be Yizhou.

"Oh, it's him." Li Yuan stroked his beard and thought, "This man is quite talented in military strategy. He once...should be able to make a difference." Seeing that Li Yuan changed his words midway through his words, Li Shan looked confused. Knowing that this Sang Xianhe was also defeated in the first battle of Xiabo, he led his troops to flee south and escaped all the way back to Luozhou, unscathed, which was extremely fast.

Li Shimin slightly lowered his eyes and said nothing. Sang Xianhe was an important general who stayed in Guanzhong in the former Sui Dynasty. He was Qu Tutong's general who stayed in Chang'an. When Li Yuan sent troops to attack Guanzhong from Jinyang, Sang Xianhe performed outstandingly and was almost defeated. Liu Wenjing... Although there is no gap between Li Yuan and Li Shimin father and son now, Liu Wenjing is an intractable knot in their hearts.

Liu Wenjing was killed, and it was said that it was Pei Ji who did it, but in fact the relationship between Liu Wenjing and Li Shimin was too close, which was the reason... At that time, the struggle between the crown prince and the King of Qin had begun to take shape.

Later, Sang Xianhe offered Tongguan and persuaded Qu Tutong to surrender, but he did not participate in the subsequent Battle of Hulao in Luoyang. Instead, he was transferred to Hebei at the end of the fourth year of Wude.

"It is not appropriate to set up the Hebei Province Army Marching Administrator's Office or the Marshal's Office." Li Yuan first made this judgment, and then said: "Order Cheng Minzhen to personally lead the troops to the north, and transfer generals such as Tian Liu'an, Qi Shanxing, and Wang Xu to station in Mozhou as a back-up .”

Li Shimin and Li Shan both nodded in agreement. In fact, the focus of the Turkic invasion was still on the Guannai Road, so there was no need for a major war in Hebei. Once a general manager's office or a marshal's office was set up, the consumption of food and ordnance would be huge, so Cheng Minzhen was left to lead the generals. It is most suitable to go north and garrison Mozhou.

Mozhou is located on the south side of Youzhou, bordering Youzhou and Yizhou. Once Youzhou is lost, Cheng Minzhen only needs to control the Turkic offensive. If he only needs to defend but not attack, the problem will not be big. Moreover, the canal also leads directly to Mozhou, so food transportation is also very convenient. .

After considering it all, Li Yuan was still a little worried about Youzhou, "Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County... Erlang may send a general to be the Sima of Youzhou."

Li Shimin thought for a while and said that he had many heroes under his command, but after the battles at Tiantai Mountain and Renzhi Palace, he suffered heavy losses. Hou Junji, Li Mengchang, Yu Chigong, Zhang Gongjin, Zhang Shigui, and Xue Wanjun were all out. Now there are only Zhang Cong, Li Keshi, Wang Junkuo, Huang Junhan, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin and other generals in Chang'an City.

But there are some people that Li Shimin will not let go, such as Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin. There are some people that Li Shimin can't trust, such as Zhang Cong and Li Keshi. Wang Junkuo is not suitable either. He only resigned as the governor of Youzhou last year. Now, Want to be a Sima in Youzhou?

The generals in Hebei are all governors of a state, such as Qi Shanxing and Tian Liuan. It would be okay if they were transferred to the governor of Youzhou. However, if they were transferred from the general governor of a state to the Sima of Youzhou, it would be a demotion and would not be appropriate.

After thinking about it, Li Shimin asked: "Father, how is Huang Junhan?"

"Huang Junhan?"

"This man was born in Wagang. He followed his children through the battles of Hulao and Luoshui in Luoyang. Although he did not stand alone, he was unparalleled in bravery."

Both Li Yuan and Li Shan heard the implication of Li Shimin's words. Logically speaking, Youzhou now has tens of thousands of troops stationed in it and is strong. However, Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, is not very courageous. They are afraid that he will disappear when the Turks attack. He ran away without a trace. Huang Junhan had a reputation as a brave man, so he shouldn't be like this.

After the personnel arrangements were completed, Li Yuan asked Li Shimin to go back and discuss with Wen Yanbo, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Hebei had been withered for many years and the supply of grain and grass was probably insufficient, so grain must be transported from the Central Plains.

After the matters in Hebei were settled, Li Yuan turned the topic back to Guannaidao, "Huairen, in your opinion, will Dubu Khan attack Lingzhou or Xiazhou?"