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In fact, after the Hedong battle report was sent, Li Shan's first reaction was that seven years after he turned the tide in the second year of Wude, Li Shimin was able to show off again!
Then Pei Ji recommended Qu Tutong, Chai Shao, and Su Dingfang, which did not surprise Li Shan, but only made him despise... Your Majesty's "Supervisor Pei" cannot see the situation clearly. Shouldn't Li Shimin be allowed to regain military power? Can the East Palace survive the desperate situation?

Just kidding!
But then Li Yuan actually did not consider Li Shimin as a candidate, but instead focused on Su Dingfang and himself. This made Li Shan confused, and it took him a long time to react.

It is precisely because Li Shimin has an absolute advantage in the battle for the right to inherit the throne that no one recommends him. If Li Shimin leaves Chang'an and something happens in the East Palace, this great advantage will be destroyed and the Turks will more likely take advantage of him. And enter.

If Li Yuan had taken action earlier, it would not matter if Li Shimin took over the East Palace at this time, but now that Li Shimin has not taken over the East Palace, he cannot leave Chang'an easily to prevent changes.

This is also a major reason why the generals in the Tiance Mansion focus on Li Shan. The war is very important, but it is equally important to ensure that Li Shimin takes over the East Palace.

This is the reason why Du Ruhui attacked Li Shan just now... Qu Tutong is old, Chai Shao needs to be in charge of the palace, Li Xiaogong can't use it, and Dou Gui can't use it. When Li Shimin can't move lightly, Li Shan is the only one left.

Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Ling Jing naturally believed that Li Shan refused to take the initiative because he was afraid that his great achievements would shock the master and he would be tabooed by the county king in the future.

But Li Shan had a different view. He was convinced that Li Shimin was the best candidate.

Hearing Li Shan's words, Li Shimin was a little surprised, but he still remained calm, stretched out his hand and said, "Huairen will tell you everything."

Li Shan sighed: "I am not timid, and Your Highness will not think that I am timid, right?"

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "If you can charge into the formation several times, who dares to accuse Huairen of being cowardly?"

Li Shan nodded, "First, the war situation in Hedong now involves Bingzhou, Lanzhou, Xinzhou, Daizhou, Shuozhou, Yuzhou, Fenzhou, and possibly Jinzhou. This battle involves a vast territory and many battlefields. It’s not something I can do.”

"Whether it was the three defeats of the Turks or the wars in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, they were all on the same line, but this battle is different." Li Shan shook his head, feeling that he didn't need to say more, and just said: "There is really nothing we can do."

Everyone present was an old man who had followed Li Shimin in the north and south. They all fell silent after hearing these words. Even Du Ruhui fell into deep thought.

As Li Shan said, his previous battles have shown his military capabilities and his planning skills, but in such a complicated battle situation, can he peel off the cocoon and pull out the silk like a cook cutting off an ox? It's hard to say, at least Li Shan didn't show such ability before.

But Li Shimin was different. During the Battle of Luoyang, the 21-year-old young man showed his outstanding military talent skillfully and precisely. Unlike Li Shan or Huo Qubing, who only fought in one line, he led the war.

The Battle of Luoyang was not just about capturing the city of Luoyang. In fact, Wang Shichong controlled a wide area at that time, but Li Shimin did not advance rashly, dispatching troops and generals to encroach on Zheng's territory bit by bit, and cut off the back again and again. Zheng's army's food route waited until the garrison in Beimang was approaching Luoyang, and dozens of state capitals in the Central Plains surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.

Generally speaking, in such a large-scale and long-term war, what is most needed is not talent, but experience. However, Li Shimin was really talented. Although he also played with fire, his sophisticated methods made Wang Shichong suffer a lot.

In the entire Tang Dynasty, there were only three people who had similar experiences. Apart from Li Shimin, they were Li Jing and Li Xiaogong. But Li Jing was in Yanzhou now, and Li Xiaogong was something that neither Li Yuan nor Li Shimin could or would trust to use.

Many generals in Tiance Mansion do not have such ability, at least they have not shown it before. This is why Li Shan commented that there are few famous generals in Tiance Mansion... Li Shimin himself is too evil.

Li Shan wanted to understand this, Li Shimin naturally wanted to understand it, and so could Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

After a long silence, Li Shimin smiled and said, "Huairen, where is the second one?"

Li Shan's eyes were bright, "Secondly, His Highness joins the army, who can stop him?"

There was an inaudible noise in the house, mostly the sound of people breathing heavier involuntarily. Yes, the King of Qin has entered the army and has military power. Who else in the world can pose a threat?Li Shimin also looked slightly moved. His relationship with his father was getting closer and closer, but his father had already despised the prince. The position of the East Palace was just in front of him, so he ignored this.

"As long as His Highness joins the army, will there be any changes in the East Palace?"

"Do you dare to make any changes?"

Li Shan chuckled, "No matter what the prince wants to do, His Highness will strike back and any conspiracy will be shattered into powder!"

Han Liang observed his words and said with a smile: "The reputation is well-deserved, and the reputation is well-deserved."

Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "His Royal Highness joins the army, and big things can be decided."

Even Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement. The reason was very simple. As long as Li Shimin was in charge of the army, absolute safety could be guaranteed. Donggong would not dare to act rashly. In the face of absolute force, any strategy would be powerless.

At the same time, Li Shimin was indeed the best candidate to lead the army in this war, drive out the Turks, restore Hedong, lead the army back to Beijing, and take over the East Palace in a dignified and logical manner.

Ling Jing glanced at Li Shan and said, "You are indeed thoughtful."

Ling Jing emphasized the word "thoughtful", which obviously meant something.

If Dong Gong and Pei Shiju want to take advantage of the Turks' southern invasion to cause trouble... this is their only chance. As long as they raise troops, the first target must be Li Shimin himself.

If Li Shimin joins the army, Pei Shiju can only stare!
Du Ruhui said softly: "Huairen's suggestion is indeed appropriate, but if so, Yuchi Gong may accompany His Highness to send troops to Hedong."

Li Shimin has already joined the army, and there is no need for Yuchi Gong to defend Chang'an. He might as well go to Hedong to help Li Shimin put an end to the chaos as soon as possible.

"No." Li Shan objected immediately: "Duke Wu should guard Chang'an in case of any unexpected events."

Li Shimin glanced at Li Shan, "Longyou?"

"Yes." Li Shan touched his nose, "I still feel that... there may be something strange happening in Longyou. Your Highness should send a letter to Longzhou to ask Li Mengchang to step up his guard."

If the Turks invade Longyou Road, they can only go through Longzhou if they want to enter Guanzhong. Li Mengchang's position is too important, and this time troops are transferred from Jingzhou and Qizhou, leaving Li Mengchang with insufficient troops.

After pondering for a moment, Li Shimin nodded, "I'm going to fight tomorrow, and all the Tiance Mansion will go out with the army. We have to leave it to Huairen for everything in Chang'an."

Li Shan understood this sentence. If something really happened on Longyou Road, Li Shan would take the initiative to help and not let the East Palace get an advantage.

"I will do my best to return His Highness to the capital."

(End of this chapter)