Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

After sitting down in the study, Yuchi Gong was still admiring Liu Heier's bravery.

In the Tiance Mansion, Yuchi Gong was not a provocateur in terms of military strategy, art of war, and leading troops into battle. He was much better than him in this aspect, but in terms of charging into battle, guarding the left and right, and being invincible in bravery, Yuchi Gong was the strongest.

The generals in Tiance Mansion, Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, often led the army alone, but Yuchi Gong was the only one who guarded Li Shimin's side all year round.

Liu Hei'er was able to fight to a tie with Yuchi Gong, which shows his bravery, and Yuchi Gong was best at seizing the horse with his bare hands. Li Yuanji boasted about his bravery, but was captured three times. This time, Yuchi Gong lost his hand, and both sides grabbed the horse. At a stalemate.

"Nearly two years ago, Ah Hei defended Nanguan Town and lost more than ten generals in a row. Even with Kan Ling's heavy armor and Mo Dao fighting on foot, it was just a draw." Li Shan smiled, "Brother Jingde today Returning to Beijing?"

"Well, I will go to Beijing in the afternoon to see His Majesty." Yuchi Gong said softly: "Gong Xuanling has asked me to visit His Majesty, but it must be more secretive."

“Mr.

"Gong Xuanling mentioned that the heir to the throne of Wei is trustworthy. Duke Zhongliang, the chief minister, has sent orders to the King of Qin, and all of them are appointed by His Highness."

Fang Xuanling and Han Liang were both Li Shimin's most trusted aides. One had been with the King of Qin for a long time, and the other served as the Shangshu of the Household Department of Daxingtai in Shaanxi Province and Zuo Cheng.

Yuchi Gong looked at Li Shan with a somewhat strange look. This King Si of Wei had become famous in the world within a few years. He was known as a famous general second only to King Qin. He was very important in the court, but he had always been a direct descendant of His Majesty. , never involved in seizing direct descendants, but unexpectedly joined the King of Qin early.

All I can say is that the acting is great.

Li Shan was a little surprised. Li Shimin actually asked him to control Yu Chigong. Does he trust him so much?

Li Shan quickly explained the current situation in Chang'an and analyzed it in detail, fearing that Wei Chigong would not understand... There were so many good generals and advisers in the Tiance Mansion, and the one who was least likely to rebel was Yuchi Gong. This was also Li Shan's suggestion to Li Shimin. The reason for telling the inside story.

Historically, Prince Li Jiancheng once tried to win over Yuchi Gong, but he never succeeded. The most important thing is that during the Xuanwumen Incident, it was Yuchi Gong who killed Li Yuanji and cut off Li Jiancheng's head.

"Do you understand?"

"It's basically clear." Yuchi Gong hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Now that His Highness the King of Qin is still in the army, will the East Palace take action?"

"We have to be on guard." Li Shan's answer was very simple. Yu Chigong only knew part of the inside story, and did not know Li Shan's life experience or Pei Shiju. "Where is the army stationed?"

No matter how kind and filial Li Yuan and Li Shimin are now, Li Yuan will not allow Li Shimin's confidant General Wei Chigong to lead [-] troops into Chang'an, or even station around Chang'an.

"According to your Majesty's order, three thousand elite troops are stationed in Xianyang County, which is more than thirty miles away from Chang'an." Yuchi Gong said in a low voice: "A few months ago, I was appointed as the deputy general manager of the march on Yanzhou Road. His Highness the King of Qin transferred troops from Shaanxi Province to the north."

"Is this the batch?"

"Well, five thousand troops were dispatched to Yanzhou that time. These three thousand were all elites and were direct descendants of His Highness the King of Qin."

"Actually, I am planning to wait for you to arrive in Chang'an and find an opportunity to meet..." Li Shan stood up and paced back and forth. Yu Chigong's arrival is good news, but how to use it needs to be considered.

After thinking for a long time, Li Shan pulled out a drawer from under the desk, took out a jade plaque and handed it to Yu Chigong, "Break it into two pieces."

Yuchi Gong vaguely knew what Li Shan meant, and without hesitation, he picked up the jade plaque and smashed it on the corner of the table, and it immediately broke into two pieces.

Li Shan took one piece and said, "This is a military talisman. If someone comes to see you with half a jade tablet, you will immediately raise troops and rush to Chang'an."

"Raising troops?" Yuchi Gong's eyes widened as he asked repeatedly: "Raising troops?"

"Raise troops, either seize the city gate and enter Chang'an, or rescue Sun Moon Lake."

If there is a change in Chang'an City, Li Yuan, Princess Pingyang or Chai Shao's first choice will definitely be Yuchi Gong, but the news may not spread. But it is different for Li Shan. Ma Zhou, Wang Renbiao, Er Zhuhuan, Qu Silang and Qu Silang Li Shan's old subordinates that Shiro has contacted may send news.

If Pei Shiju ignored it and ordered the attack on Sun Moon Lake, Li Shan only had to hold on for a short time, and Yu Chigong could come to the rescue... Yu Chigong's eyes flickered, would there really be enemy troops attacking Sun Moon Lake?
Li Shan paused and chuckled: "Are you still afraid of rebelling alone?" Yu Chigong remained silent.

"In the past few years, Gu rescued me twice, and the King of Qin entrusted him with important tasks. Could it be that Gu actually ignored the road in front of him and went to a dead end?"

"The King of Qin has unparalleled military exploits and unparalleled prestige in the court. Who else is qualified to hold the great treasure besides him?"

Seeing that Yuchi Gong remained silent, Li Shan said with a helpless smile: "Brother Jingde, didn't you believe the rumors at the end of last year?"

Yuchi Gong held back his laughter, but the corner of his mouth curled up... At the end of last year, there were rumors in Chang'an that Li Huairen was the prince. Some people still half-believe it. After all, Li Shan's father is still unknown. He only knows his surname: Li. Cheng Ji's ancestral home is Longxi.

Seeing that Yuchi Gong hadn't spoken yet, Li Shan sat down and thought for a while before speaking: "Since I first entered Chang'an in the fourth year of Wude, I have chosen the King of Qin."

"But the King of Qin was hesitant and refused to accept it. Even though Gu Yu had made great contributions in planning the war in Shandong, it was not until August of the fifth year of Wude, just before Gu was about to go to Daidi, that he formally met with the King of Qin and expressed his feelings. Finally, he was accepted by the King of Qin. .”

"The King of Qin knows the reason, as do Du Ming, Fang Xuanling, and Changsun Fuji. Brother Jingde doesn't need to worry."

After a brief silence, Yuchi Gong finally spoke, "The King of Qin has issued an order, and all of them are under the direction of King Wei Si. If you see half a jade plaque, you will definitely lead your troops to Sun Moon Lake."

Li Shan breathed a sigh of relief. Although he only went to Sun Moon Lake, it was okay. Sun Moon Lake was very close to Chang'an. When he arrived at Zhuangzi, if Chang'an had already changed, Yuchi Gong couldn't sit still.

After discussing the details, Li Shan changed the topic, "Didn't we originally transfer [-] troops back to Beijing?"

"After hearing the battle report in Lingzhou, Pharmacist Li wanted to make a contribution, and thousands of troops had left Luzi Pass and entered Xiazhou." Yu Chigong explained: "At that time, Yanzhou Prefecture only had four to five thousand troops, and could only select three thousand elites to go south immediately. .”

"Leaving Luzi Pass?" Li Shan was startled, "What does Li Yaoshi want to do?"

"Replenish Xiazhou's military strength." Yuchi Gong paused, "These are Li Yaoshi's original words."

Li Shan sneered and said: "The entire Yanzhou Road only has [-] troops, and they have to be stationed in Yanzhou, Xiazhou, Yinzhou, and Suizhou. Exit……"

"It's unlikely to be a side attack on the Lingzhou Turks. The distance is too far, across from Yanzhou, and if there is a setback, there will be no place to run!"

After Li Shan was stunned for a while, he suddenly asked: "Brother Jingde is in Yanzhou, does he know the situation of the war in Hedong?"

Yuchi Gong was a little confused, "I received a military report before leaving. The Turks broke through Xinzhou, conquered Hezhuang Pass, and entered Bingzhou. Cao Guogong Li Shiji and Yiyang County Duke Liu Shirang were trapped in Shuozhou..."

An idea flashed in Yuchi Gong's mind, "Did Medicine Master Li go to Shuozhou?"

"It's so far, separated by the Yellow River and Qingshui River, and there are many ravines on the way, making it extremely difficult for the cavalry to cross."

Yu Chigong was from Shuozhou and knew the terrain very well.

Li Shan swallowed. He almost guessed what Li Yaoshi wanted to do.

Surround Wei and rescue Zhao.

The two Turkic Khans went south with overwhelming troops. Now Wuyuan County should be extremely empty. There is no need for a large army, only a light cavalry. As long as they can reach Wuyuan County, the Turks will definitely be in chaos, and I am afraid it will be hard to have the will to fight.

After seeing off Yuchi Gong, Li Shan held up an oil lamp and looked at the map hanging on the wall. In fact, Wuyuan County expanded greatly, but Dingxiang City was the most important.

Dingxiang City is not far from the border of Yunzhou, and it is less than a hundred miles away from the Great Wall. If Li Jing sends a light cavalry to the northeast, they will not go to Shuozhou horizontally, but cross Yulin, cross the Yellow River, and fight towards Dingxiang …

It was very unexpected, but Li Shan had to admit that Li Jing's choice was likely to be the key to solving this war.