Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 528 Persecution
"After the pacification of Shandong the year before last, Luo Yi, King of Yan County, entered the court, and won the trust of His Majesty. He was wooed by the crown prince, charged into the battle, and often clashed with King Qin's lineage. Fang Xuanling, a confidant of King Qin who came from the Fang family of Qinghe, was beaten and had his fingers broken."

I remember that a few years ago, Du Ruhui's finger was also broken by his relative Yin Ashu. Well, in this life, there is nothing left to do to prevent Fang's conspiracy!

While thinking about these things, Li Shan said, "In the end, the King of Qin fought back, and Luo Yi was demoted from Beijing to become the governor of Jingzhou."

Yuan Junzhang asked cautiously: "What does King Handan mean...not to vote for the East Palace?"

How did you learn your reading comprehension... Li Shan glared angrily, "I mean, King Qin's military achievements are world-class, and the prince has little prestige. Recruit Yuan Gong."

Yuan Junzhang nodded repeatedly, "Pei Xiang, Wei Ting, and Wang Gui all intend to be gentle today."

"But Du Yan and Feng Lun are not Huairou, right?"

"That's right." Yuan Junzhang asked suspiciously, "Why?"

"King Qin defeated Western Chu, attacked Liu Wuzhou, and captured two kings in the Central Plains. He made outstanding achievements. His Majesty had no choice but to confer the title of Tiance Admiral. Xu built the Tiance Mansion, and appointed subordinate officials and Daxingtai officials of Eastern Shaanxi Province by himself." Li Shanzai said carefully. Said: "Therefore, King Qin has no need, and will not win over you."

After a pause, Li Shan continued: "But the King of Qin will definitely not allow you to join the Eastern Palace like Luo Yi, the King of Yanjun."

Yuan Junzhang's face was so distorted that he couldn't look at it. He thought for a while before he realized it. He got up and bowed: "I cast Tang Tang, it seems that I have no choice, but I am also sincerely convinced. I owe it to the King of Handan, and I also ask for instructions."

"To the Eastern Palace...to the Tiance Mansion..." Li Shan sneered and said, "Why did Duke Yuan not behead a certain person but to vote for the Turks? It's just that it's hard to predict who will win, whether it's Jieli or Tuli."

"Hey... I can't see clearly who will win, the prince or the king of Qin."

Yuan Junzhang asked tentatively, "Then that step..."

"Your Majesty looks down, and Princess Pingyang is here to help." Li Shan spread his hands, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for Duke Yuan to imitate."

Yuan Junzhang was speechless, he had the confidence to stand in a neutral position, and he really couldn't imitate it.

After being silent for a while, Yuan Junzhang glanced at Li Shan, who was quite leisurely, and felt a strange feeling in his heart... In the end, he had already voted for the Tang Dynasty, and he had already decided to live in Chang'an. Since Li Shan was not involved in the robbing Li, then what use is he to him?

Why does Li Shan take such care of himself?

Yuan Junzhang certainly didn't think it was because his son who was guarding outside worshiped him as a teacher.

After a long sigh, Yuan Junzhang said softly: "It's only been a few years since I went to Daizhou to go north. It may be far-reaching in wisdom, or it may turn the tide, or it may show power outside the Great Wall. I heard today that His Majesty once praised the world's best."

"Today's visit, there must be a plan, please explain in detail, how dare I defy it?"

Li Shan laughed, "Mr. Yuan has a good eye."

Yuan Junzhang smiled wryly. He thought he was a hero, but he was like a child under this young man, and he had no power to resist from the beginning to the end.

"Does Duke Yuan know King Wu?"

Yuan Junzhang thought for a while, "But Jianghuai Du Fuwei?"

"That's right." Li Shan nodded and said, "Du Fuwei came to Beijing in the fifth year of Wude, and only brought dozens of personal guards with him. It must be sincere."

"Since entering Beijing, Du Fuwei either thanked the guests behind closed doors, or said that he was not sick, he was cautious in his words and deeds, and did not get involved in the matter of seizing his wife. Will Mr. Yuan know what will happen?"

Before Yuan Junzhang could answer, Li Shan sneered and said, "First, he was beaten and injured by Luo Yi, the king of Yan County, and then the Jianghuai army rebelled. Everyone in the court knew that the rebellion had nothing to do with it, but they all said with one voice that Du Fuwei's head should be beheaded."

Yuan Junzhang's face became very ugly. If he threw himself into the gate of the East Palace, he would definitely be targeted by the King of Qin. If he remained neutral like Du Fuwei, it would probably cause anyone to dare to bully him... How can this be tolerated!

But Yuan Junzhang didn't say anything, just listened quietly, he knew that Li Shan would not mention Du Fuwei for no reason.

Sure enough, Li Shan then sighed, "That is to say, a certain young man stepped forward to dissuade His Majesty, and strongly recommended Du Fuwei's adopted son Kan Leng to accompany Princess Pingyang's husband-in-law Chai Gong to the west to Tuyuhun, and then personally led him to Yanmen Pass... ...Yu She set up an attack on Yanmen Pass that day, but Kan Leng held the Mo Dao and defended the front line, with the spirit of being in charge of the pass."

"Now the Jianghuai war is about to end, and the Jianghuai army that once crossed the south of the Yangtze River has collapsed..." Li Shan emphasized his tone, "From now on, Du Fuwei will have no hidden worries, and he will enjoy his wealth in peace."

Yuan Junzhang felt that his mouth was a little dry. He could understand the meaning of Li Shan's words, which had two meanings.

First, it is possible for a foreign warlord to enter the court and not be involved in the chaotic battle for the throne, but it is impossible to avoid being bullied... Therefore, you need to find a backer.

And this backer does not necessarily have to have a prominent position in the court, but it must be qualified to stand neutral and gain the trust of His Majesty.

This backer... once urged His Majesty's subordinates to be merciful and did not kill Du Fuwei, and with the help of Princess Pingyang, Li Shan and Li Huairen, who are still included in the clan today and canonized as the King of Handan, are naturally the best candidates for Yuan Junzhang now.

Second, why did Du Fuwei have no hidden worries afterwards?
That is naturally because the Jianghuai Army has disintegrated, and Du Fuwei has no basis for standing, and no longer has the slightest weight. No matter whether it is the prince, the king of Qin, or the courtiers, they will not target him again, and even Du Fuwei will Because he is one of the few survivors who surrendered to the warlords of the Tang Dynasty, he received a lot of rewards.

Uh, Li Shan is talking nonsense in this regard, in fact Zhaojun Wang Li Xiaogong has made some troubles in this aspect... But Yuan Junzhang is naturally unaware of it.

Therefore, what Li Shan meant was that you, Yuan Junzhang, could not remain neutral, and you were frequently wooed by the crown prince, and at the same time, you were targeted by the King of Qin's lineage... It is nothing more than that you still lead the nearly ten thousand army stationed in Mayi.

Therefore, to disperse the army, at least ensure that the command and control rights are all handed over... Yuan Junzhang lost his weight, so it is possible not to get involved in the struggle for the succession, and no longer be targeted by the prince and King Qin.

In other words, Li Shan was persuading Yuan Junzhang to abandon all his previous efforts... For the latter, this decision was too difficult.

Yuan Junzhang had thought about it for a long time before he invited himself to enter the court. After all, there are nearly ten thousand troops in Mayi, and he should not be treated harshly after entering the court... He guessed right, but he did not expect that the prince, King Qin has seized the throne to this extent.

Starting from opening up business routes and relocating the people, Yuan Junzhang was either induced or forced by Li Shan step by step, and finally reached this step... He stared at the calm young man in front of him, thinking that if he used this person's mental means, The rise of Li Tang before the founding of the country, the world is uncertain.

There was a long silence, the outside room was already pitch black, and it was already past meal time, but Yuan Xiaozheng outside the door didn't dare to disturb, and just watched quietly.

Yuan Junzhang smiled miserably, "What can I get?"

(End of this chapter)