Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 523 Canonization
When the Prime Minister, Shangshu Sheng Zuo Servant Pei Ji stood with a solemn face, stood under Li Yuan's head, unfolded the yellow silk, and dragged a long tune, shouting: "The imperial edict..."

It was not the first time that Li Shan had been conferred. Li Shan straightened his clothes and prostrated himself on the ground. The so-called "Emperor's Day" had the meaning of admonishment, and it was generally only used when adding officials to ranks, which meant to warn officials to guard against arrogance and impetuosity.

"On Taoism, Jingbang, Ren Wei Xinde, brilliant but not talented, really sent relatives and virtuous, Li Shan, Duke of Tao County, acting governor Shiguan, with magnificent appearance, superb demeanor, both civil and military, proclaiming the beginning of power..."

Li Shan hadn't heard anything yet, but the Zaifu behind him had faintly heard that Yang Gongren and Chen Shuda were the ones in charge. Although they didn't know the inside story, they knew about today's edict, while the others were all surprised.

Especially Pei Shiju, the servant of the door, this old man who has been in the ups and downs of his life can hardly suppress the anger in his heart... Li Shan, why? !

"Shandong seeks the country, restores his relatives and leads Xiong Wei, chases the enemy in Mobei, spreads his prestige outside the Great Wall, endures hardships and dangers for a long time, and spends the rest of his life in bloody battles. He is given a thousand taels of gold, three hundred pieces of silk, and attached to the official clan. He can be the king of Handan County."

Hearing gold and silk, Li Shan was quite satisfied, but when he heard the words "King of Handan County", his whole body froze.

Jumping from the county prince to the county prince and the state prince, to the county king who cannot be reached by ordinary courtiers, it's so easy!

And it also comes with the official clan membership... In other words, Li Shan can now call himself a son of the clan in a serious way.

Traveling through this era, Li Shan has been tossing up and down a lot, and history has been rewritten, but in terms of merit, is it enough to be named a county king?
impossible!

Li Shan confirmed this fact sadly, and he was cheated!

Li Yuan definitely wants to form an alliance with Tuli Khan, but he will never allow Tuli Khan to sworn brothers with Li Shimin... Well, he must be taking the blame for himself!
Most likely, Li Yuan politely rejected Tuli Khan's offer to sworn obeisance to the King of Qin, and the latter proposed to be at least a county king... and then Li Shan became the county king.

These days, Li Shan thought many times about what method Li Yuan would use to solve this matter, but he didn't expect Li Yuan to drag him in with his backhand... What a dirty heart!
"Thank... Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!" Li Shan raised his head, his face was so distorted that he couldn't look at it, "But I'm insignificant, and I haven't made great achievements, so I dare not..."

"Why are you so self-effacing?" Li Yuan said with a smile: "Planning for Shandong, showing off outside the Great Wall, capturing Yugushi alive twice... What's more, Huairen's ancestral home is Chengji in Longxi."

While talking, Li Yuan gave a "You guessed it right" look.

Li Shan accepted the edict with tears in his eyes, and bowed his head again to pay homage to the great grace... Li Yuan, you are a dog!
Glancing at Pingyang, who was stern and silent, Li Yuan felt very sorry. There is nothing wrong with him. Tuli Khan first admired the might of King Qin, and then admired the virtuousness of the prince. This will break the balance, and it is difficult for Li Yuan. accepted.

In the end, Tuli Khan proposed that at least he should be a county king... Li Yuan had an idea, just as it was difficult for Li Shan to be promoted, and he would be transferred back to the court soon, with many achievements...

In other dynasties, or in the situation of great unification, it was very rare for different surnames to be crowned kings, but it was not uncommon in the Wude period of the early Tang Dynasty.

Li Dayen, the former general manager of Daizhou, whose real name was Hu Dayen, was a descendant general in Hebei Province. He was given the surname Li, attached to the official clan, and was named King of Dingxiang County.

Luo Yiwude voted for the Tang Dynasty in the third year, and was given the surname Li.

In the third year of Wei Wude's reign, Du Fu voted for the Tang Dynasty and was given the surname Li.

Li Shiji, a famous general in the early Tang Dynasty, was born in Wagangzhai. After he joined the Tang Dynasty, he was highly regarded by Li Yuan, and he was given the surname Li, and he was attached to the official clan.

For the first three, Li Dayen was killed in battle, Luo Yi and Du Fuwei were labeled as rebels, and Li Shiji... the official surname in history has always been Li, not Xu. If it weren't for his eldest grandson, I'm afraid Later generations can only find the origin from the vast history books.

Therefore, although it is a bit too much to be named the county king, it is still reasonable to be canonized as the county king by attaching the official ancestry of the clan... Li Shiji is now a state prince, but although he is known as a famous general, he rarely has the ability to act alone. defeat.

Not long after, the crowd dispersed, even the crown prince and King Qin left, leaving only Li Yuan, Princess Pingyang and Li Shan.

Before Li Shimin left, he glanced at Li Shan, but Li Shan could clearly see the smile in his eyes when others couldn't notice it... Well, you and I didn't expect that his father would use such a weird trick.

"Father, why did Huairen become the county king?!" Princess Pingyang turned her head and asked.

"That's just incidental, it's mainly for the future of Huairen." Li Yuan coughed twice, and explained: "Huairen's ancestral home is Chengji, Longxi, and his father died early. Only his widowed mother, Qinghe Cui, is a prominent family in the world..."

It sounds like this reason is quite good. Marrying with the Cui family of Qinghe, although the royal family is not Longxi Li, but it is the clan after all, and it can be considered a good match.

Princess Pingyang was not polite at all, she chased Qijulang out, and then asked: "Huiren will return to the court soon, why do you want him to come forward to make a sworn oath with Tuli Khan?"

After pondering for a while, Li Yuan looked at Li Shan, "Now Tuli Khan governs Yunzhou, and the trade routes go back and forth. You can sworn brothers with him, or you can choose the opportunity to provoke, or trade horses and cattle."

This reason is not far-fetched, but nonsense!

But Li Shan knew that he was not qualified to ask, so he winked at Princess Pingyang, signaling not to ask any more questions, and bowed in response: "All follow uncle's orders."

Li Yuan was also a little embarrassed, and laughed a few times, "Huiren won't complain, will he?"

"It has not yet been crowned, and it is not like the king of Yan County who has a heavy army. Your Majesty bestowed the official status of the clan and canonized the county king. I am grateful for such a great kindness." Li Shan said seriously: "It is just an alliance with Tuli Khan, please His Majesty shows."

While talking, Li Shan was thinking in his heart, in fact, in the Li Tang clan, there were a lot of princes who were named county kings, even if they were not attached to Donggong and Qin Wang like Lujiang County King, Huai'an County King, and Huaiyang County King Not a lot, but Tuli Khan must be looking for someone with weight.

Li Daozong, the governor of Bingzhou and Rencheng King, definitely has this weight... Why does Li Yuan not use him, but put himself on top?
Either Li Yuan had reservations about Li Daozong's trust, or it was the East Palace's plan... Li Shan speculated that he remembered the temptation of Pei Ji on the way out to Yingyuan Junzhang... That guy might know the inside story.

Is it the tenderness to win over oneself?

After Li Yuan said a few words, he obviously noticed that Li Shan's mind was confused. After he stopped, he thought for a while and said softly: "There is no need to worry. Although it is a little bit over the top, your achievements are enough."

The credit on the surface is naturally not enough, but it is enough to secretly trigger the Turkic civil strife and link up with the Turkic Khan, thereby greatly reducing the pressure on the border.

"Pharmacist will be able to go north in March and April, and I will call you back to the court at that time." Li Yuan comforted: "When you return to the court, you can choose a position. Pingyang is here, so don't worry."

Li Shan answered yes, while pondering, the vagueness of these words probably affirmed that he would not get involved in seizing the heir apparent, and maintained a neutral attitude.

After a pause, Li Yuan added: "You will be crowned next year, and you should get married. I ordered Zongzheng to preside over it for you."

Li Shan's eyes lit up, "Get married next year... His Majesty bestows a marriage?"

"Cough, cough, cough!" Princess Pingyang's cough interrupted Li Yuan, who was about to nod in response. She gave Li Shan a funny look, and then explained: "Father, the daughter of the Marquis of Qinghe County is only 11 years old, and she wants to stay for two more years. .”

Li Yuan was stunned, and laughed loudly: "Huiren can't wait... no wonder Pingkang Square sings flowers!"

(End of this chapter)