Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

"This house seems a bit small?"

Facing Li Yuan's inquiry, Li Shanqian smiled and said: "Actually, I'm not young anymore. I live in Zhuangzi on weekdays. By the way, the third sister mentioned that I would send a Zhuangzi here..."

I have to mention Pingyang again... Li Yuan looked a little dark, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "I have long said that the twelve generals will be added. Now there are three vacancies, and Huairen can choose them."

"I am now serving as Zong Zhengqing. Isn't it inappropriate to add the Twelve Guards General?" Li Shan said cautiously: "Zhao Guogong is now serving as the Zuojian Gate Guard General. Yesterday, he also mentioned that when he resigned, Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde …”

Li Yuan cursed a few times in his mind, this little fox was so slippery... To be fair, Li Yuan didn't want to use Li Shan anymore. It wouldn't hurt to save him a few more times, but such a military achievement as defeating the enemy After more than ten years, or twenty years later, Li Shan's status in the court will be very transcendent.

This was one of the reasons why Li Yuan also agreed with Li Shimin's unification of the army after the war in Hedong took a turn for the worse. However, he had no choice but to depose the prince and rebel, and the situation has developed to this day, which is beyond Li Yuan's control.

Li Yuan thought to himself that he really couldn't force Li Shan... He just took a strange risk to suppress the rebellion more than ten days ago, and this guy kept putting Ping Yang in front.

At this time, Concubine Wan Gui, who had been silent until now, smiled and said: "The Si King of Wei is a famous general in the world, second only to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He is treated with kindness. Who in the court is so handsome?"

"I dare not say that I am second only to His Highness the Crown Prince." Li Shan said sternly: "On that day, His Majesty ordered his ministers to discuss with His Highness the Crown Prince the position of Marshal of the March in Hebei Province. I cannot bear the position in front of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Yuan laughed dumbly, "Huairen is too modest."

"Not too modest."

Li Shan told the reason for that day again. Li Yuan thought for a moment and nodded slightly. It did make some sense... Most of the wars Li Shan experienced were face-to-face fighting. They were just one line and did not need to lead the overall situation. But back then, During the years before and after the battle of Luoyang, Erlang divided troops, intercepted roads, and strangled... these are not found in Li Shan's resume.

After a pause, Li Yuan followed Concubine Wan Gui's words and asked, "Huairen, do you think there is anyone in the court who is handsome?"

"The first ones to recommend are Prince Zhao Li Xiaogong and Duke Dai Li Jing." Li Shan said calmly: "Although the former has suffered defeats, no one who is good at fighting has made great achievements. To be able to pacify Jingxiang and Shannan, Prince Zhao really has the first merit. .”

"Duke Li Yaoshi...I do not deny that in this world, there is only one person who can stand shoulder to shoulder with His Royal Highness in the military field."

Li Yuan was a little helpless. It's now, and you still have to give Li Jing eye drops in front of me... Hey, no one believed Li Shan's truth.

"In addition, King Rencheng, Duke Huo, Duke Zhao, and Duke Guangling all have handsome talents." Li Shan continued: "These four people all have the ability to take charge of their own affairs. They have all commanded large armies and made frequent military exploits."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement. Su Dingfang and Zhang Zhongjian took turns taking charge of the Lingzhou Army after Li Shan. The former had a great victory in Lingzhou and laid the foundation for the destruction of Liang Division. Khan didn't get any benefits at all, and suffered a lot of losses.

And Huo Guogong Chai Shao is the only general in the court who has achieved great victory against the Hu people for a long time, except for the lineage of Wei Siwang. Tuyuhun is now very honest, and the current Khan is still detained in Chang'an.

Li Daozong, the king of Rencheng, is now trapped in Bingzhou, but he can still remain undefeated. He was also on his own in Lingzhou back then, forcing Liangshi not to dare to invade.

Li Shan also commented with great interest: "The King of Rencheng was slightly lacking in offense, but he was more than capable in defense. Although Zhang Zhongjian had strategies, he was a bit petty. Only Su Dingfang and his third brother-in-law were capable of both offense and defense, and were not lacking in strategies."

"It's just that the third brother-in-law is a relative after all, and Su Dingfang... fighting is his strength, but being an official is his weakness." "Why such evaluation?"

"Su Dingfang is not a harmonious person." Li Shan said with a bitter smile: "When His Majesty ordered him to take charge of the Beiya Imperial Army, Fang Xuanling was not allowed to enter the palace... If it were Changsun Wuji, it would be considered a grudge."

Li Yuan also remembered this incident, shook his head and said: "The Xiliu style is the style of a general."

"So he can be a general." Li Shan spread his hands and said: "In the future, I will ask His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to protect him."

Li Yuan smiled and stretched out his hand to tap Li Shan. How could he not understand the implication of this sentence... Li Shan wanted to stay out of the matter, which was to show his attitude.

But it doesn't matter to Li Yuan. After all, Li Shan is too young. It has only been two years since he was crowned. He will not be reused for a long time...unless something earth-shattering happens.

But Li Shan can't rest at this moment. Li Yuan is really not worried about the situation in Hedong. The main Turkic forces have not moved south in a big way, but there are already rangers plundering Jinzhou, and the troops have reached the Jiangzhou area, and the Tang army, which has been transferred to the main force, has not yet moved southward. We stayed in the south of Jiangzhou and did not dare to head north rashly.

At this time, Dou Dan who was on the side suddenly interjected: "His Royal Highness is the most famous general in the world, and the generals under his command are as talented as clouds. Why doesn't Huairen comment on it?"

Li Shan let out a long sigh and said, "I will admit that since the fourth year of Wude, those who have won all the wars and been regarded as handsome and talented by the government are not the direct descendants of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Yuan's eyes flickered. It was indeed true. Li Xiaogong, Li Jing, Li Shan, and Su Dingfang were not direct descendants of Erlang. Even Li Daozong and Chai Shao, who had served under Erlang, were not regarded as members of the Tiance Mansion.

"This is the fault of His Royal Highness."

Li Shan smiled bitterly and said: "His Royal Highness, whenever he goes to war, he must be the commander-in-chief. He must win every battle and conquer every attack. Wherever the flag points, all the generals will be brave, so there are few people who can stand alone."

"It's not that I don't have this talent, but in fact I don't have any chance to show off my skills."

Li Yuan was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but laugh, his beard trembling with laughter. This angle was really tricky. It was precisely because Erlang was too strong that there were no handsome men under his command.

"Among His Royal Highness's favorite generals, Yuchi Gong, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and Xue Wanjun may be brave generals in the vanguard, or fierce generals in the assault, but they are difficult to command." Li Shan commented: "Zhang Shigui, Zhang Gongjin, and Li Shiji are all handsome, and Hou Jun Ji and Duan Zhixuan may also be able to put it to great use after sharpening their skills."

Li Shan also said with great interest: "The great ancestor of the former Han Dynasty was born in Pei County. Among his old friends are Xiao He, Cao Shen, Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo, Xia Houying and many other outstanding figures."

"His Majesty raised troops in Jinyang and won the respect of the world. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fought in the south and north, and he has produced such heroes, which shows that he is favored by God."

Li Yuan was a little uncomfortable, but judging from his expression... he was obviously very comfortable being photographed.

As the only founder of a unified dynasty that has lasted for hundreds of years, Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, has a status in the minds of the world that future generations can hardly imagine... Compare Liu Bang to Li Yuan, and the latter also blushes.