Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1257 Li Jiancheng’s awakening
After discussing for a while, Li Yuan decided to mobilize the soldiers from Jingzhou and Qizhou to march eastward, join the soldiers from Fanfu, and put together a [-]-strong army to rush to Hedong, hoping to save the Queshu Valley and let the Turks break through it no matter what. Huo Yi.

It's quite sad to say that after Li Shansan defeated the Turks, Datang dare not say that it has completely controlled Hedong, because most of Yuzhou and Yunzhou have not been controlled yet, but at least Daizhou has been stabilized and Yanmen Pass has been defended. When Shuo is recovered, After Zhouzhou, Hedong has been connected into one piece.

In the current war situation, Shuozhou has become an enclave. Although Lanzhou borders Shuozhou, the outside of Tongloufanguan is blocked by Turks. If Tuli Khan refuses to retreat and continues to move south, it is impossible to say Bingzhou Taiyuan will also become an enclave.

Li Shan, who was standing sideways, glanced coldly at the calm Pei Shiju with the corner of his eye, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, when the troops from the Shangfang Prefecture gathered from Jingzhou and Qizhou to leave Hedong, do you need to adjust the Yanzhou Road march?" Deputy General Manager Wei Chigong returns to Beijing with his army to defend Chang'an?"

Li Shimin secretly praised Li Shan's suggestion from a very tricky angle, because Liu Hongji, the Duke of Ren, took away more than 7000 of the [-] upper-level soldiers, and most of the remaining troops were sent to Hedong this time. From now on, there are no It was natural for Yanzhou Road to send troops back to Beijing during the war. The important place in Beijing naturally needed a large army to defend it.

Pei Shiju's old face was a little stiff, and Li Huairen's thoughts turned too quickly. Although Yu Chigong was the King of Qin's favorite general, his majesty and the King of Qin were now so close that there was no need to be taboo.

Li Yuan unconsciously glanced sideways at the prince who showed no reaction, smiled and nodded, "Yes."

Hearing this word, Li Jiancheng finally reacted and looked up at Li Shan deeply.

In the eyes of most officials in the court, the current Wei Siwang has already taken a bias...especially after the Renzhi Palace incident, Li Huairen has chosen the Qin King.

Because Li Yuan also hinted or even made it clear, Li Shan did not need to avoid taboos. He had many contacts with Li Shimin and officials in the Tiance Mansion. For example, Xue Yuanchao, the minister of Huangmen, had a very good relationship with him.

But in Li Jiancheng's opinion, there was something strange about it. After being fooled for so many years, the crown prince finally noticed something strange... However, this awareness did not come from Li Shan himself, but from Pei Shiju.

That day, when his father was staying at Renzhi Palace for the summer, he came to visit him. Why did Pei Shiju insist on Li Huairen's life?

Could it be just because his only son died in Huating... This matter has long been publicized. Even Pei Ji admitted that King Wei Si was not to blame for Pei Xuanji's death.

In turn, Li Shan also suddenly asked Pei Shiju several times when discussing matters in the Liangyi Palace. This was a common thing among prime ministers, but Li Shan had not asked anyone else... Li Jiancheng, who had observed carefully, had doubts. .

And today, Li Shanjian asked Wei Chigong to return to the capital. This was a naked reminder to his father... There may be something strange happening in the East Palace.

This is not what an important minister who has always maintained an impartial stance should say after approaching the King of Qin. This has already involved the change of seizing the imperial palace with swords and swords.

Li Jiancheng finally began to suspect that Li Huairen might have already joined the service of his second brother, but he didn't know what the grudge was between Li Shan and Pei Shiju?
The eyes of Li Shan and Pei Shiju collided in the air. The former was still trying to figure out what was going on, but unfortunately the latter's old face was like a dead tree, and there was really no clue.

After the deployment of troops and the sources of troops are determined, the next step...of course is to determine the candidate for the general.

Pei Shiju was still thinking about whether he should speak, but Pei Ji over there had already spoken, "Your Majesty, who in the world doesn't know that King Wei Si is the nemesis of the Turks? What's more, there is still Daizhou Army in Bingzhou. If King Wei Si leads his army to the east of Hedong , will definitely boost morale and expel the Turks." The other prime ministers and assistants were a little hesitant, but they did not object. Logically speaking, Li Shan's military achievements were too great, and he had already been crowned king. If he led a large army into battle, A true defeat of Tuli Khan would leave no seal for him, which would only lead to suspicion among the emperor and his ministers, and unrest in the DPRK.

What's more, now Li Shan's images have entered Lingyan Pavilion. Although it is not explicitly stated... the subtext of the images entering Lingyan Pavilion is that you have done enough credit, and you can rest in the future.

Of course, this does not mean that he needs to thank guests behind closed doors like Li Jing did in history. He can also hold other positions... For example, Dou Gui's image also entered Lingyan Pavilion, but now he is the right servant of Shangshu Province.

This is the reason for the hesitation of several prime ministers, but Li Shan has repeatedly defeated the Turks in several years, and once served in Hedong, so he is indeed the best candidate for the general. What's more important is that the Turks are now fully invaded southward, and Hebei Road, Hedong Road, and Guannai Road There are wars in all of them, and the battle in Hedong is too important. If someone else is chosen, if they lose, the Turks may invade the Guannai Road.

Once the Turks are allowed to cross the Yellow River, enter Jingzhao in one day, and reach outside Chang'an in two days, no one can guarantee that the Turks will not be able to break through Chang'an... By then, it is impossible to say that Datang will really bow its head and sue for peace.

Li Shan did not say anything, nor did he look at Li Yuan or Li Shimin. He lowered his head and counted the ants. He estimated that Pei Ji's recommendation was probably because he was afraid that the Turks would invade Jiangzhou and break through Wenxi.

Chen Shuda, who has the best personal relationship with Li Shan, suggested: "Your Majesty, maybe Huo Guogong, Jiang Guogong, or Zhao Guogong can be used?"

These three people were all outstanding generals. Huo Guogong Chai Shao once defeated Tuyuhun and captured the Khan alive. Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang won a great victory in Lingzhou, which laid the foundation for the overthrow of the Liang Kingdom. Jiang Guogong Qu Tutong also once fought during the Battle of Hulao in Luoyang. He was in charge of the war in Luoyang and had been in charge of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province for a long time.

Xiao Yu couldn't help but glance sideways at this colleague. It was really difficult for him. The proposed candidates... one was a confidant of King Qin, one was a direct descendant of His Majesty, and the other was a personal guard of King Wei Si.

"I would like to lead the army to the east of Hedong." Dou Gui suddenly stood up and asked for orders, which surprised everyone.

Li Yuan looked at Dou Gui hesitantly, and with the corner of his eye scanning, he saw Li Shimin shaking his head slightly but firmly.

Dou Gui overthrew the Liang Kingdom at the beginning of the year. In terms of merit, no one could surpass him except for Li Shimin, Li Shan, Li Xiaogong, and Li Jing.

But to be fair, Dou Gui's military ability is not outstanding, at least not among so many famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty. Even if the Liang Kingdom was overthrown, everyone in the palace knew it. That's because Wei Siwang Li Huairen Jing first The great victory in Zhouzhou, Xiaguan on a snowy night, and the great victory in Lingzhou by Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang, Dou Gui actually got a good deal.

After thinking for a long time, Li Yuan said with a stern face: "We will discuss it tomorrow. We will first mobilize the troops and write an edict in Zhongshu."

After Yang Gongren responded, Li Yuan added: "Erlang and Huairen will stay here temporarily."

(End of this chapter)