Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 540

In the hut, Liu Shirang kept explaining the current situation in Mayi, and Liu Bao on the side added from time to time, and Li Shan also confirmed the information he got from Yuan Junzhang in Chang'an one by one.

Soon, Qin Wutong got a general idea. This general who hadn't been an official for many years couldn't help but glanced at Li Shan, thinking that it's no wonder this young man was promoted at such a speed. forced into such a situation.

In the end, all four of them confirmed the fact that Xi Duo, who was once trusted by Yuan Junzhang as his confidant, was a key person.

"So..." Qin Wutong frowned tightly, "Then does this person have a heart for the Turks?"

"I don't know." Liu Shirang said very simply: "It has been more than half a month since Yuan Junzhang set off to enter the imperial court. Many generals and schools in the army have objected, but Xi Duo is the only one who doesn't say a word. .”

Qin Wutong stopped asking, and turned to look at Li Shan.

For this character, Li Shan was also quite worried. As early as in Chang'an, he had discussed with Yuan Junzhang several times, and it was difficult for the latter to make an accurate judgment.

The reason is very simple. To join the Turks, the generals must have direct descendants to be valued by the nobles, but the counselors may not be... Even because they have no power, they are more likely to be valued and relied on by Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan.

"Leave him alone for the time being." Li Shan simply responded to all changes with the same. Judging from the general trend, it is difficult to say whether the general trend is in Turkic or in Li Tang... Although Li Shan himself has enough confidence.

But a few months later, Daizhou still had Yanmen Pass, which was guarded by one man and not opened by ten thousand men, while Mayi had no dangerous fortresses, so it would definitely bear great pressure from the Turks.

But now it’s only the end of February, and the northern land has not long since thawed, and the wind is still howling on the grasslands. Next, the herdsmen will have to graze, breed livestock, and so on. It is impossible to go south for a while. According to the usual practice, it should wait until late May.

Therefore, for Ma Yi in front of him, the initiative is in the hands of Li Shan.

"Grand Liu, do you have someone in your hand..." Li Shan hesitated for a while, then said in a low voice, "Your native, you need someone you can trust."

Liu Shirang nodded and said: "Yes, and His Highness is also an old acquaintance. Last year, His Highness set up a wounded barracks here. After the wounded recovered, Mayi was destroyed. Because it was the old Ministry of Gao Manzheng, although he was not killed, he was expelled. At the end of last year The next official accepts him as a personal guard."

"Choose a few clever ones and keep an eye on Du Shiyuan and Guo Ziheng." Li Shan instructed, "Just watch them from a distance. As long as you don't send troops into the city, you don't need to worry about it. If you leave the city...you don't need to worry about it."

"Yes."

After Li Shan gave his orders one by one, he turned his head to look at Liu Bao, and said with a smile, "Mr. Liu already told you?"

"I said it." Liu Bao grinned, "Don't worry, Your Highness."

"I've wronged you." Li Shan comforted, "After the battle, there will be rewards... If the Duke of Yongkang doesn't care about meritorious service, he must make it known to His Majesty."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"That's how it is." Li Shan picked up the teacup, Liu Shirang got up to leave, and Wang Junhao outside the door extended his hand to see off the guests.

Uh, in this era, there is no such thing as serving tea to see off guests. It is just Li Shan's personal habit, and Wang Junhao, Su Dingfang and other personal guards around him know it.

Watching the three of them leave, Li Shan wondered in his heart, would he be able to clean the army smoothly during his trip to Mayi?
Before leaving, both Li Kai and Ma Zhou mentioned that in fact, this matter should be handled by Li Jing who is about to take office... You, acting Governor Shi, will soon step down, why bother?

If it is done, you may not be able to get any credit, and the benefits will be enjoyed by Li Jing... You are in charge of the Daizhou Governor's Mansion, and it is impossible for you to be promoted too quickly after returning to the dynasty. That's the prince.

If he can't do it, Mayi mutiny, not to mention whether he will be trapped in Mayi, the previous efforts will be in vain... You must know that old fox Pei Shiju is still watching in the dark.

But Li Shan had his own considerations. Before leaving, he also exchanged opinions with Ling Jing and Li Shimin. Both of them had the same point of view, and they should recover Yuan Junzhang's old department as soon as possible.

If the army cannot be cleaned up as soon as possible and the Tang army can firmly control Mayi, the next battle will be very difficult. The most important thing is that there are still three months before the Turkic invasion. There may be a mutiny... The pressure on Mayi from the Turkic army is incomprehensible to anyone who is not involved.

If that old man Xi Duo wants to make trouble... or if he has been so silent, a cold light flashed in Li Shan's eyes, then don't blame me for being too ruthless.

Last night at Yanmen Pass, Su Dingfang privately mentioned that it might be dealt with harshly... Li Shan conspired with Liu Shirang and Qin Wutong to summon all the generals in Mayi to take the lead. At the same time, Su Dingfang led [-] cavalry to attack Mayi. He mobilized troops from Daizhou Army and Bingzhou Army to station in Mayi.

The benefits are obvious. When the Turks invade in the future, even if Mayi is besieged for a long time, he will not choose to surrender to the enemy. The leading generals have a very high degree of loyalty, and Yanmen Pass will inevitably send troops to help.

Moreover, if the Turks invade, as long as the Yanmen Pass is not lost, the battlefield will probably be in Shuozhou. Regardless of the Daizhou Army, at least the Bingzhou Army will not be useful for a while, and it just happens to be stationed in Mayi.

But the disadvantages are also obvious. Yuan Junzhang has already voted for the Tang Dynasty, and even went to the pilgrimage to meet him, acting as a king and his ministers helping each other, but Li Shan's bloody cleansing of Yuan Junzhang's old department must be angry outside the Great Wall, not to mention the impact on future wars, just It's Li Shan's character design, it's about to collapse.

I hope that old guy Xido is wise!
Li Shan walked out of the hut, stood in the yard and looked up, the crescent moon was half covered by a layer of clouds, but dots of stars twinkled in the night sky, he couldn't help thinking, according to the plan, he still needed a character with both civil and military skills, and it was like this Zhang Gongjin is generally a person who can lead troops into battle, defend the city, and manage internal affairs.

Duan Zhixuan has been driven away, who will Li Shimin push over?

In fact, the most famous generals in history, Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin, who are good at riding and fighting, are not suitable. The brave general who fought, his father Qin Ai, his grandfather Qin Fangtai, and his great-grandfather Qin Xiaoda all served in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and they were all civil servants.

However, as early as in Chang'an, Ling Jing ruthlessly told Li Shan that this was impossible... Qin Qiong was Li Shimin's most trusted general, and his status in Tiance Mansion was extraordinary. myself.

Thousands of miles away in Tiance Mansion, today Li Shimin rarely returned to Chengqian Hall, but stayed in Tiance Mansion. He just privately expressed condolences to Duan Zhixuan who was driven back to Beijing.

At the banquet, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Feng Lun, Su Shichang, Yu Shinan, Yu Wenshiji, Su Xu, Changsun Wuji and other confidantes and staff members all arrived. Most of them were indignant at Li Shan's arbitrariness. He is also the deputy chief of the cavalry, such a position, how can he be expelled on behalf of the governor?
Uh, Ling Jing didn't participate today, Duan Zhixuan dares to make trouble... If he punches and kicks the old man after drinking, it will cause a big trouble.

Li Shimin was half lying on the couch, and said dumbfoundingly: "Huiren is too..."

"Drinking in the army and treating the soldiers harshly is justified." Fang Xuanling was also quite speechless, "It's just Tailuo Zhixuan's face, and his father, the Duke of Yidu, was an old friend of His Majesty."

Duan Zhixuan's father, Duan Yanshi, was a member of the Bingzhou Judiciary and was a direct descendant of Li Yuan's Jinyang army.

The eldest grandson Wuji smacked his lips, "I'm afraid it won't be the first time..."

"That's right, someone from the East Palace will definitely be driven back." Du Ruhui was always serious, but now he smiled, "Huiren is always cunning."

Several people couldn't help laughing, the four present plus Ling Jing were the only ones in Tiance Mansion who knew the inside story... Seeing Li Shan jumping around, it really made people laugh.

"Then who will make up for it?"

Li Shimin rubbed his eyebrows, Ling Jing mentioned Qin Qiong, that was absolutely impossible, but Li Shan wanted a character who was both civil and military and not weaker than Zhang Gongjin, such a character was really hard to find.

Changsun Shunde is barely one, Zhang Cong is also good, and Zheng Rentai, Li Mengchang, Niu Jinda are all capable of both civil and military skills, but they are either their in-laws or their positions are not easy to arrange. After all, General Zuo Lang is somewhat inferior.

After pondering for a while, Li Shimin said softly, "Let Hu Xi go."

(End of this chapter)