Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 414
Since the defeat of Liu Wuzhou in the second year of Wude, Yuan Junzhang won the support of the Turks and occupied Shuozhou and Yunzhou, intending to compete with Li Tang. The two kings laid the foundation for unifying the world.

After that, Liu Heikai raised troops twice, and Yuan Junzhang insisted on Li Tang's appeasement, attacked Daizhou several times, and conspired to seize Hedong. Li Dayen, the last governor of Daizhou Dingxiang County, died in his hands.

It can be said that the existence of Yuan Junzhang has always been a dagger hidden behind Li Tang's back, making Li Yuan like a light on his back... To put it bluntly, Li Yuan's lair, Jinyang, has been ravaged by Yuan Junzhang.

Although he sent his heirs to the pilgrimage, Yuan Junzhang guessed that this negotiation, this appeasement, would last for a while, but he was completely wrong. Yuan Xiaozheng only stayed in Chang'an for three days and returned with a full reward.

The arrival of Cui Xin allowed Yuan Junzhang to rule out the possibility of inducing surrender... It is impossible for the Emperor Tang to use the children of the Cui family in Qinghe as pawns to induce surrender.

"Is that true?" Yuan Junzhang subconsciously raised his voice, "Who were there in the hall at that time?"

"Emperor Tang, Crown Prince, King Qin, and King Qi." Yuan Xiaozheng replied without hesitation: "The rest are the ministers of the three provinces...because the King of Qin is in charge of the Shangshu Order, Li Tang's Shangshu's left and right servants are also ministers."

Yuan Junzhang's eyes wandered, he had already paid enough attention to that young man, but he did not expect that he still underestimated.

Originally, Yuan Junzhang was thinking about Li Shan's importance in Daizhou, and about Li Shan being favored by the Emperor Tang. But now, in the palace, the Emperor Tang, the Crown Prince, the Prince, and the Zaifu were discussing important affairs of the country... The name Li Shan is on the lips, and there are many words of praise.

Yuan Xiaozheng remembered something that Li Shan had mentioned jokingly before, and asked in a low voice: "Master Li is at Yanmen Pass... must not be leaked to Yugushe."

Yuan Junzhang nodded after a moment of silence. He originally had this idea, but this acting county magistrate has such weight, he can't go to death... Offering Li Huairen, Yugushi is naturally overjoyed, and the Turkic side will be more and more happy. Trust, but Li Tang is afraid that he will hate himself to death.

Trapping Li Shan by means of false surrender... is equivalent to Yuan Junzhang cutting off Li Tang's way of retreat, this kind of stupid thing can't be done.

Yuan Junzhang sighed, and asked in a low voice about his son's affairs in Chang'an.

"Taiyuan Wang family, Longxi Li family?"

"Yes, one is the younger brother of the Danyang house of the Li family in Longxi, and the other is the younger brother of the Wang family of Qi county in Taiyuan. The father of the latter is Wang Yu, the son-in-law captain, and Princess Shangtong Anchang."

Yuan Junzhang couldn't help smacking his lips, thinking that this young man is really a good planner, he has contacts with Li Tang's royal family and famous families... Well, let's get a batch of food and grass first and then talk about the future.

Anyway, it’s the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the Turks’ Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan are still fighting each other. Even if they want to send troops next year, I’m afraid it will have to wait until after May. In this six months, I can gain a firm foothold in Mayi .

After making up his mind, Yuan Junzhang loosened his mind and suddenly remembered something, "Why did that guy Liu Shirang come to Mayi? Didn't the previous letter say that Emperor Tang used Cui Sheren and Li Huairen as envoys?"

Yuan Xiaozheng shook his head with a look of bewilderment.

Yuan Junzhang knew that his son was a good-for-nothing, so he patiently asked Yanmenguan about everything. After all, he was a veteran in the battlefield, and because the mixed forces were very sensitive to such things, he quickly noticed something strange, "That is to say... you Entering Yanmen Pass, rushing to Chang'an, and then returning to Yanmen Pass... From the beginning to the end, Liu Shirang didn't intervene?"

Yuan Xiaozheng hesitated for a while before nodding.

Yuan Junzhang was stunned for a while, faintly aware that Liu Shirang might have lost power, and that the current Yanmen Pass might be dominated by Li Shan.

"By the way, Master Li set off for Mayi the day before yesterday, and King Huaiyang led his troops to enter Yanmen Pass." Yuan Xiaozheng added: "Master Li and King Huaiyang are close friends."

Yuan Junzhang's lips trembled, and he glared at his son... I will not dedicate him to Yugushe!
Listen to the string of names, this is obviously a hornet's nest, who wants to poke it?

But there is one thing Yuan Junzhang can't figure out, why did Liu Shirang come to Mayi?
This point is also circling in the minds of Li Shan and Cui Xin. From the former's point of view, Liu Shirang is a variable for Ma Yi and his party this time, and his choice may greatly affect the success or failure of this recruitment.

"Brother Daoxuan entered the Yanmen Pass and strictly ordered no one to leave the pass. Even if it is a rough path, there are guards." Li Shan squinted his eyes and looked at the open gate. If you want to escape, it must be today."

Cui Xin shook his head and said, "Liu Shirang may not..."

"Hey, hey." Li Shan sneered and said, "Military and national affairs must be considered in danger first."

Cui Xin turned his head and glanced expressionlessly, Li Shan finally came to his senses, and smiled sarcastically, "The success or failure of this trip is uncertain... Didn't it be agreed, Shibo and nephew should not be too close..."

Pooh!Who is intimate with you!

Cui Xin slandered a few words, and hummed with a half-smile, "You and I in the courtyard, who is Huairen doing for?"

Li Shanzheng didn't know how to respond, and suddenly saw Zhu Ba appearing at the door.

"how?"

"Going out for a stroll, went to the alley where Mr. Lang was a few months ago, and then went straight back to the post house."

"Do you have a horse?"

Zhu Ba shook his head.

"I really don't want to leave..." Li Shan muttered a few words, then waved his hand and said, "Let Fan Shiyi set up a few more secret whistles tonight, and inform Du Xiao that if Liu Shi let Ye escape, he must be captured."

Zhu Bayi should be, turned around and left, before he had time to go out, his face changed, and Liu Shirang appeared at the door.

"Cui Sheren, Duke of Guantao County."

Ever since he broke up with Liu Shirang because of the caravan, Li Shan has always treated him as nothing, but now in Mayi, his attitude has changed, he stood up and smiled and said, "Revisiting the old place of Mr. Liu, do you feel emotional?"

Liu Shirang looked indifferent, "Didn't the county magistrate of Guantao send people to follow him all the time?"

Cui Xin's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Li Shan... Li Shan had a calm demeanor, and said with a smile: "Last year, Mr. Liu defeated Yuan Junzhang because he was afraid that Mr. Liu would be in danger."

How thick-skinned... Liu Shirang sighed secretly, and said sternly: "Tomorrow, we will discuss the matter, and we will do the matter of appeasement. Today, during the county banquet...do you intend to lose Mayi's grain and grass?"

"Shuozhou was bitterly cold and was plundered by the Turks. Most of the people moved eastward." Li Shan said with a smile, "Since Yuan Junzhang came to vote, the soldiers and civilians of Shuozhou are also the people of the Tang Dynasty. How can they bear to see him guarding the border with an empty stomach?"

Liu Shirang frowned, "Your Majesty is the governor of Shuozhou, Yuan Junzhang?"

Before Gao Manzheng voted for Tang, he was granted the title of Duke of the state, and he was appointed governor of Shuozhou.

"Yuan Junzhang is a man with two heads. He surrendered to the Tang Dynasty this year, and the Turks invaded next year. He will definitely rebel." Liu Shirang stared into Li Shan's eyes, "Isn't the county magistrate afraid that Yuan Junzhang's rebellion next year will hurt himself? ?”

Although Liu Shirang was not good at strategizing, he was not stupid. He could see clearly the situation in Shuozhou, Yuan Junzhang's virtues, and after a long period of observation, Li Shancai was the leader in recruiting Yuan Junzhang.

If Yuan Junzhang rebels next year, Li Shan will definitely bear the responsibility.

Cui Xin heard Li Shan mention it once, and said with a smile: "Huai Ren doesn't know Yuan Junzhang's character. If Ma Yi votes for Tang, he will..."

"Cough cough."

A sudden cough interrupted Cui Xin's words.

Li Shan looked at the old man in front of him with great interest. Does Liu Shirang still have the leisure and elegance to care about these things?

After a while, Li Shancai said calmly: "Thank you, Mr. Liu, for reminding me, but this is related to the general situation."

(End of this chapter)