Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Just when Li Yuan was at a loss what to do, Chai Shao was ignorant, Er Zhuhuan was anxious, and Wang Junkuo was waiting, Li Shan had already set off from Sun Moon Lake and felt a little strange in his heart as to why His Majesty summoned him at this time.

However, Su Zhi, the supervisor of the palace, came in person, and also informed that His Majesty had ordered troops to be transferred from Liangzhou to the north to defend Jingzhao. Li Shan suspected that there was a problem on Longyou Road.

While Li Shan was still thinking about it, forty miles away from the Yellow River, at a corner covered by a cliff outside Yongji County in Puzhou, Li Shimin stared solemnly at the tired man in front of him who had to spread his legs. Duan Yanshi.

"Is it your Majesty's personal order?" Fang Xuanling couldn't help but ask again, even though he had just heard Master Duan Yan say it carefully.

"Yes." Master Duan Yan took two sips of the water bag passed by Qu Tutong, "Here in the Manlu Hall, His Majesty looks unclear..."

Changsun Wuji's pupils shrank, and he noticed that Duan Yanshi was hesitant, "It's okay for the Duke of Yidu County to say this is a big matter."

Duan Yanshi glanced at Li Shimin and said in a low voice: "I have been an old friend of your Majesty since early years..."

"Yes." Li Shimin nodded, "Back then, Mr. Duan joined the army as a judicial officer in Taiyuan County and was under the jurisdiction of his father. Although there is a difference between the top and the bottom, he is a member of the whole family."

This is indeed the case, otherwise Duan Zhixuan would not have joined Li Shimin so early... In terms of qualifications, among the generals of Tiance Mansion, only Liu Hongji could compare with him.

And they chose Li Shimin largely because of their long-term relationship in Taiyuan... At that time, Li Jiancheng was still in Hedong County, so Master Duan Yan and his son were naturally from Li Shimin's lineage.

"I know your Majesty's temperament." Duan Yanshi said in a low voice: "Although your Majesty has not shown any emotion, he is actually very angry."

"Angry?" Changsun Wuji became alert, "Your Highness should be careful and not return to the capital rashly."

Li Shimin stroked his beard and looked at the people around him. In addition to Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, there were also Du Ruhui, Ling Jing, Qu Tutong, Yu Zhining, and Han Liang. These were almost his closest relatives.

"Keming?"

Although Du Ruhui can be called a minister of Wang Zuo, and was once called "Fang Miao Duan" by both Li Shan and Fang Xuanling, his judgment is not simple and casual, and Du Ruhui never makes rash decisions.

After looking at Master Duan Yan, Du Ruhui shook his head and said, "I still need to think carefully."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile and looked at Ling Jing, "Mr. Ling?"

"Last year and this year, in Renshou Palace and Renzhi Palace, His Majesty's loyalty and bravery are vividly remembered by His Majesty." Ling Jing said without hesitation: "Unless His Majesty has other means in private, His Majesty's anger will not be because of His Majesty. "

The meaning of this statement is easy to understand. Unless Li Shimin did something privately and was discovered by Li Yuan, Li Yuan was so angry that he even wanted to summon Li Shimin back to Beijing. His target should not be Li Shimin.

"Although the war situation in Hedong has not deteriorated yet, if the commander of the army is called back to the capital at this time, and the King of Qin who is about to take charge of the East Palace, something big will happen." Ling Jing whispered: "The only possibility is the East Palace."

Before Li Shimin could speak, Ling Jing turned to look at Duan Yanshi, "How is your majesty's tone?"

"Plain? Urgent?"

"It's not special." Duan Yanshi thought for a while, "I didn't urge him, but he ordered me to travel day and night. I changed horses in Xinfeng and Zheng counties and galloped all the way without stopping for a moment."

"Obviously, His Majesty hopes that His Highness will return to Beijing as soon as possible." Ling Jing was a little confused, "What happened in Chang'an... Is it the East Palace?"

Duan Yanshi added: "After I left the palace, I didn't stop and went straight out of the capital."

"Did His Majesty tell you this?" Du Ruhui suddenly asked. "Yes." Master Duan Yan nodded, "Your Majesty smiled and asked if he had the same riding skills as before."

Li Shimin smiled and said: "It seems Keming has thought about it well."

"We still need to ask the Duke of Yidu County again." Du Ruhui looked solemn and asked, "Is there any difference when I leave the palace from Ganlu Palace?"

"No difference seen."

"Have you ever met Huo Guogong, Wang Junkuo, Ma Sanbao, or Qu Hong?"

"I met Huo Guogong on Chengtianmen Street and Qu Hong on Zhuquemen." Duan Yanshi said with certainty, "That horse is still Qu Hong's mount."

Du Ruhui turned to look at Li Shimin, "We cannot know everything about the situation, but your Majesty has the intention of sending His Highness back to the capital. I am afraid that there are signs of unusual movements in the East Palace for Your Majesty to find out."

"Not to mention that Duke Huo is in charge of the imperial city, Wang Junkuo is a close general of His Highness, and Qu Hong is a close confidant of King Wei Si. Both of them are worthy of Your Majesty's trust." Du Ruhui said loudly: "If you want to send someone as a messenger, Yidu The county Duke is an old friend of His Majesty, and his son Duan Zhixuan, the Duke of Guzang County, is also a general under His Majesty's command, so he is most suitable."

Li Shimin nodded slightly. It was true. If his father wanted him to return to Beijing, sending Duan Yanshi as a messenger would be the best way to win his trust.

"What changes happened in Chang'an..." Changsun Wuji looked at Duan Yanshi suspiciously, "Is there really nothing strange before leaving the capital?"

Duan Yanshi frowned and thought for a long time, and finally shook his head, "Except for His Majesty being furious, there is nothing unusual."

Ling Jing asked: "After King Qin sets out on his journey, will the King Si of Wei have an audience?"

Duan Yanshi was speechless. He resigned after returning to Beijing in the seventh year of Wude. Apart from occasionally entering the palace to accompany Li Yuan to talk, he did not even go to the morning court and rarely entered the imperial city. How could he know this? ?

Changsun Wuji whispered: "Has your Majesty mentioned that His Majesty the King of Qin should return to the army?"

"I never mentioned it." Duan Yanshi said with certainty, "I just ordered King Qin to return to the capital immediately."

After a pause, Duan Yanshi said softly: "If His Highness returns to the capital, he will bring his personal guards with him. There are only more than a thousand Changlin troops in the East Palace. How can they block the attack of the Tiger Guard beside His Highness?"

Fang Xuanling nodded, "We still have Yuchi Gong leading three thousand elite troops thirty miles outside Chang'an."

Li Shimin paced back and forth for a few steps. It was obvious that his father must have discovered something happening in the East Palace. Although he didn't know the specific situation, his father couldn't bear it and decided to take action in advance, calling him back to Beijing to completely deal with the East Palace.

It is unlikely that it was a trap set by Dong Gong, and his father was not under house arrest. If Dong Gong took action, Chai Shao would not be indifferent, at least he would be detained, and Qu Silang, Li Huairen's confidant, would not appear at the Suzaku Gate. Lend the mount to Duan Yanshi.

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Ling Jing didn't say anything. They all knew Li Shimin's temperament very well and knew what kind of choices Li Shimin would make. Only Changsun Wuji was uneasy.

"Your Highness, bring the army back to Beijing!" Changsun Wuji pulled Li Shimin's sleeve, "This is a perfect strategy!"

Li Shimin smiled softly. Indeed, nothing unexpected would happen if he brought his army back to Beijing. However, it would be difficult to predict the outcome of the war in Hedong. Four thousand cavalry went north to Jinzhou to contain the Turks and continue their march south. But without backup, it would not last long. .

I have to admit that Pei Shiju has a vicious view of people, and Li Shimin is too confident and heroic.

Just when Li Shan was standing at the Suzaku Gate, Li Shimin decided to set off immediately with two generals, Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, who were often at his side, and three hundred personal guards.