Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 459

Li Shimin was the most famous general in the early Tang dynasty, followed by Li Xiaogong, and Li Daozong was the third. When such a person came to visit suddenly, Li Shan stepped out to greet him, and he was full of thoughts.

Since I went to Hedong, I have met...from Li Gaoqian to Liu Shirang, Yuan Junzhang, Li Shenfu, it can be said that there is not a single good bird!

Hope to meet a safe one this time.

Oncoming was a tall, tall and vigorous young man, dressed in ordinary clothes, with a long arrow on his waist.

"Greetings to King Ren Cheng." Li Shan muttered in his heart while saluting, his appearance was pretty good.

Li Daozong, who was only 24 years old this year, bowed back and said with a smile: "I heard Daoxuan mention it in Chang'an, and when we arrive at Hedong, we must have a story with Huairen, so we can know the inside story."

"Ren Chengwang is serious."

Li Daozong's tone of speech was neither fast nor slow, with a leisurely rhythm, "A certain age is similar to Daoxuan, and they have known each other since childhood... I have a great favor with Daoxuan at the age of one step, so there is no need to be so polite."

Li Daoxuan is 22 years old this year, and Li Daozong is 24 years old. Their names are a bit similar, but they are not brothers like Li Shenfu and Li Shentong. They are the same ancestors.

After a pause, Li Daozong added: "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the three elder brothers all call Huairen brothers."

"Brother Daozong." Li Shan smiled and changed his address, thinking in his heart that this sentence alone is enough to prove Li Daozong's temperament and temperament.

At the same time, Li Shan also faintly guessed Li Daozong's intention... Logically speaking, Li Daozong had been under Li Shimin's command before he became the governor of Lingzhou, and he was very close, but he mentioned Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin at the same time.

This is a smart and prudent person... After all, Li Shan and Li Daoxuan are friends, and Li Daoxuan is a hard-core King of Qin lineage, so Li Daozong's trip is to test it out, hoping to confirm Li Shan's political stance.

This also shows that Li Daozong did not want to get involved in the vortex of seizing the heir apparent when he assumed the extremely important position of Bingzhou governor.

Welcoming him into the inner room, Li Shan exchanged pleasantries while recalling a little information from his previous life in his heart.

During the reign of Wude, Li Daozong was named the king of the city, but later he was named the king of Jiangxia during the reign of Zhenguan. He was also an important general who participated in the battle against the Eastern Turks.

Li Shanneng didn't remember much, only two points. It is said that Princess Wencheng who later married Tubo was the daughter of Li Daozong. This Princess Wencheng was born in Rencheng, and Li Daozong personally escorted her into Tubo.

In addition, Li Shimin once commented on several famous generals who were still alive in his later years, "Today's generals are only Li Ji, Daozong, and Xue Wanche. Ji and Daozong will not win or lose a lot with their troops; if Wanche does not win a big victory, he will be defeated. .”

That is to say, Li Daozong was very cautious in his actions and use of troops, and he considered defeat before winning... Such a character is suitable for going out of the town and state to resist the Turks.

"I'm bothering Huairen." Li Daozong said with a smile, "Let's watch the New Year together tonight."

Li Shan laughed loudly, "Brother Daoxuan and the Marquis of Linji County have returned to Beijing one after another, and they are worried that no one will accompany them to watch the new year."

"The Marquis of Linji County is the famous Jianghuai general Kan Leng?" Li Daozong said casually, "I heard from Chang'an before departure that Kan Leng went south to Jianghuai."

Li Shan was not surprised, the war in Jianghuai was stalemate, and Kan Leng was very prestigious in the Jianghuai army, so he could be of great help.

The two sat down in the inner room, seven or eight plates of dishes were placed on the table, and there was a beef brisket pot with a charcoal fire under it, and washed cabbage on the side.

Uh, the original plan for tonight was to watch the New Year with Ma Zhou...but before thinking about making Ma Zhou follow the historical track and Chang He...So, Ma Zhou was ruthlessly abandoned by Li Shan.

Li Daozong took a sip of his wine and praised: "The name of Yuhuchun has been heard as far away as Lingzhou. It really deserves to be a famous wine in the world!"

"My little brother's various plans in Daizhou are also based on this." Li Shan casually talked about opening up business routes, and the meaning was obvious. Let's see Li Daozong's attitude towards this.

"Someone has heard about this matter in Lingzhou. Huairen found a new way and thought up a clever idea." Li Daozong said with a smile: "I also heard about it in Bingzhou. Before that, Huairen had a rift with the Yiyang county government."

Li Shan let out a long sigh, "I went to serve as Dai County. Although Yanmen is governed in name, it is actually an important town in Yanmen. First, the Duke of Jiangxia was stationed, and then the Duke of Yiyang County was ordered to manage Mayi... It is really a last resort."

Li Daozong nodded slightly. He made some guesses when he asked Li Daoxuan in Chang'an, and then he went to be the governor of Bingzhou. Just filling.

If there is no Daizhou governor, and the governor of Bingzhou barely has the name of reaching out to Daizhou, but now that the Daizhou governor's office is restored, it will be difficult for Li Daozong to exert any influence on Daizhou.

But Daizhou is the gateway to Hedong, and Yanmen Pass is the most important pass to maintain the safety of Hedong. Even the strategic location of Mayi to the west of Yanmen Pass is very important... All these will have a strong influence on Li Daozong, the governor of Bingzhou.

Therefore, Li Daozong came here, as Li Shan guessed, first of all he had to determine his political stance... If the Bingzhou Governor's Office and the Daizhou Governor's Office disagree, the future situation will be very dangerous.

Li Daozong straightened his body, extended his hand and said: "I am going to listen to Huairen's detailed explanation."

After pondering for a while, Li Shan got up suddenly, went to the side room to fetch two letters and handed them over, "I will post it tomorrow, one is from the East Palace, and the other is from Tiance Mansion."

Li Daozong blinked, opened his eyes hesitantly, looked up at Li Shan, then looked down at the letter, left and right, the two letters were exactly the same except for the address.

"Jiangxia County Duke is a direct descendant of the Eastern Palace, and he is listed as a meritorious official in Yuanmou. King Xiangyi is also a famous general of the clan, who has guarded Hedong for many years." Li Shan sighed, "I went to Daixian County, but I was caught in the whirlpool."

Li Shan almost unreservedly narrated his bitterness in the past six months, compromised and avoided among the forces of all parties, and might even have to make a choice... Can he not be bitter?

"It may be for the purpose of seizing the heir apparent, or for personal grievances...and even disregarding state affairs, I despise it." Li Shan said without any scruples: "Last year, Shi Wanbao stopped moving and wiped out [-] elites. Brother Xuan..."

"Brother Daozong also has a choice, please Daoming, I would like to resign and return to Beijing... If I get a free job, I can always live in peace, without feeling a thorn in my back."

Li Shanqing's sincere performance moved the 24-year-old Li Daozong, who sighed: "The transfer to the governor of Bingzhou seems to have a heavy hand, but he is actually trembling. How dare he make a choice?"

For Li Daozong, as long as he does not rebel, whether it is Li Jiancheng or Li Shimin, it will not have much influence on him...Anyway, he is not like Li Shentong and Li Daoxuan, who are Li Shimin's direct descendants.

"Don't hide it from Huairen, Chang'an will be in trouble for a few days." Li Daozong confirmed that Li Shan also held a neutral stance, and poured out his bitterness, "Today I will post a post in the East Palace, and tomorrow the three brothers will invite each other..."

"Hey!"

"This is also the reason why I beg Your Majesty to let you go." Li Shan also smiled wryly, "Actually, seizing the throne has existed since ancient times. I only hope that the crown prince and the King of Qin will be limited to Chang'an, and not use Hedong as a battlefield."

"That's right!" Li Daozong nodded vigorously, "Today we are determined, and in the future you and I will join hands to fight against the Turks in the north, regardless of the affairs of the court and China."

The smile on Li Shan's face became even more bitter, and he took out the official document from his sleeve and handed it over silently.

With just a glance, Li Daozong's cheeks twitched, and he looked at Li Shan sympathetically, "It's really hard for Huairen."

"That's why I wrote these two letters." Li Shan nudged the letter paper on the table, "If Shi Wanbao and his like are involved in important military and national affairs, no matter who is under his command, he will show no mercy!"

(End of this chapter)