Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 792 An Almost Perfect Ending
Longzhou has been peaceful for many years since Li Gui of Xiliang and Xue Ju of Xiqin were defeated and died. Who would have thought that Liang Shi, who was lingering in Tongwan City, could break through the three states and invade Longzhou?

However, although Liang Jun captured Huating County, he was driven away by Li Shan before he could gain a firm foothold. As a result, Huating County was not damaged much, and many families were spared from the military disaster. For a time, the title of King of Handan was praised by countless people. , From aristocratic families to ordinary people, everyone is grateful.

At night, Li Shan, who was already very tired, saw off the last batch of visitors who came to thank him, and said to Zhang Wenguan with a wry smile: "In fact, the most annoying thing for my brother is this kind of entertainment."

After all, Zhang Wenguan came from a noble family, and said with a smile: "In Guyuan County, there are many noble families, headed by the Huangfu family. Brother Huai, if he leads an army, he will need a little help."

Li Shan fell silent, he didn't have this plan, but Huangfu did.

Guyuan County in ancient times is about the area from Guyuan County to Huating County in Yuanzhou. Lihou Huangfusong was near Hou Huangfufan of Changle County, a famous minister in the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

Huangfu Fan's great-grandson, Huangfu Li, came to pay his respects just now. His grandfather, Huangfu, became an official in the Sui Dynasty before his birth, and died in Yang Liang's rebellion. His father, Huangfu Wuyi, was an old friend of Li Yuan. Shangshu, the title of Hua Guogong, first served as Shangshu of Daxingtai Civil Affairs Department of Eastern Shaanxi Province, and then inspected Shu as a royal doctor.

This year, Ling Jing reminded Li Shan several times, explicitly or secretly, not to offend all the famous ministers and generals in the Tiance Mansion...Because of Duan Zhixuan's incident, several of the children of Prince Qin's Mansion who had befriended Li Shan back then They don't have much contact with each other now, it is said that Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong are quite unhappy with him.

Even among those who knew the inside story, Du Ruhui was lukewarm towards him, Jingzhao Du's family still had grievances with him, and Changsun Wuji, an old banker, never got along with him. Li Shan also thought about making friends in Tiance Mansion. contacts.

After the introduction by Chang Da and Zhang Wenguan, Li Shan felt that Huangfu Wuyi was a good choice. At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the Qin Palace and the East Palace competed for the land of Shu, and Duan Lun, the son-in-law of Yizhou Governor, was accused of treason. However, the evidence was also transferred back to Chang'an, and the king of Qin then transferred the imperial historian Huangfu Wuyi to the governor's office of Yizhou to strengthen his control over Yizhou Road.

This time the Liang army broke through Yuanzhou and besieged Guyuan. Huangfu Li led his people to go south to Longzhou and stopped at Huating. Li Shan gave a favor... Just thinking about it, the guards outside came to report, Chang Da and Zhang Wenxi came over up.

"Your Highness, the wounded have been settled properly. The corpses of the two armies have been collected and released, and people have been dispatched to make wooden coffins." Zhang Wenguan reported carefully, "Comfort the people in the city, and many people have sent food to the army."

Li Shan said with a smile, "It can be said that you eat a pot of pulp."

But Zhang Wenguan smiled and said, "Hui Ren's metaphor is not appropriate."

Li Shan's heart skipped a beat. Many idioms have different meanings and origins in later generations, and it's probably because he made a joke.

"Shut up!" Zhang Wenxi reprimanded, and then said: "Eat a pot of pulp to meet Wang Shi. How can it be? Avoid water and fire."

"Huating fell, and the people fell into fire and water. His Highness led hundreds of personal guards to come. He defeated the Liang army first and then regained Huating. The people ate pots of pulp, just to avoid water and fire!"

Chang Da nodded in agreement and said, "I heard that Master Liang drove the barbarians, and the people of the three prefectures are in trouble, so they should look forward to the King of Handan."

From Chang Da's point of view, Li Shan's combat strength defeated the Liang army, and he is a famous general in the world. Logically speaking, he is the best candidate to lead the army next.

Hearing this, Li Shan rubbed his nose, "It's strange to say, His Majesty is in Renshou Palace now, why hasn't he appointed a general..."

It has been three days since Liang Jun attacked Huating, and it has been five or six days since they captured Lingzhou. For such a long time, Li Yuan has not appointed a general to lead the army, which really surprised Li Shan.

Zhang Wenxi had some vague guesses but didn't open his mouth, but Zhang Wenguan didn't care. He said: "For the commander of the Lingzhou Road, the Prince Qin has been fighting for several months. Now that the King of Xiangyi is defeated and he doesn't know whether he will live or die, I'm afraid Your Majesty will be very embarrassed." .”

Li Shan nodded slightly. He also thought of this possibility. The Li talisman recommended by Li Jiancheng and Duan Decao assigned by Li Yuan suffered a crushing defeat this time. Li Yuan guessed that he was in a dilemma. Should he release King Qin, a tiger that he couldn't control?
"However, Brother Huai reckons that it will be difficult for him to be the general."

Chang Da and Zhang Wenxi were taken aback by Zhang Wenguan's sudden addition. Li Shan turned his head and gave his friend a look.

Chang Da said sternly: "In today's battle, His Majesty will take it lightly, defeat the enemy and chase after the enemy, and regain Huating. Could it be that His Majesty will turn a blind eye?"

After a pause, Chang Da added: "The current situation...it is most appropriate for His Highness to lead the army."

The implication is that the East Palace and the Prince Qin's Mansion are in dispute, and it is most suitable for Li Shan to not rely on both sides.

Li Shan hesitated for a while before explaining with a wry smile: "It has been a few days since Master Liang defeated Lingzhou, I'm afraid there are quite a few old friends visiting."

"Brother Huai's words are quite euphemistic." Zhang Wenguan chuckled and counted with his fingers, "Jieli Khan must be the first one, Ashina Sheer hates brother Huai to the bone, even if it is Tuli Khan... ...I heard that this person recruited people and tribes in the name of beheading his brother Huai in the future?"

"Although Wuyuan County is currently in civil turmoil, if you hear that the Liang division has broken through the three states, and Brother Huai is leading the army, I'm afraid you will be disgusted before the meeting..."

Li Shan laughed a few times, "Chang Gong, Brother Wen Xi, young Meng Lang, young Meng Lang..."

The two of them were speechless after reacting. With such an old friend, they really can't be the main generals.

After chatting for a few more words, they stood up and said goodbye. Li Shan sent him to the door, signaled Chang Da to stop, and said softly, "Mr. Chang, although the Liang army is retreating, it is a new defeat after all. Huating still needs to make up for it..."

Chang Da immediately said: "I will write it in hand immediately, and send it to Qianyuan overnight, and order Shi Yangze to lead his troops to help."

Huating was lost and recovered, Liang Jun fled far away, and Yang Ze didn't need to be cautious and guarded in Qianyuan County.

Chang Da, who left, was greatly relieved. Now the head of Longzhou has been as convinced as Liu Shirang back then, but Li Shan seemed to be a little absent-minded when he bowed down outside the North City Gate to thank him. To put it bluntly... Chang Gong does not thank you for his life, but worships him for chasing the enemy alone. Loyalty is a manifestation.

But just now, the King of Handan was so courteous that he even asked the Zhang family brothers to leave first before bringing up the matter... This made Chang Da feel relieved, thinking that this young county king was just as rumored. Raise righteousness.

While Chang Da was feeling emotional, he was also pondering whether he should write a letter to his clan brother Chang He... The favor this time is too great. Speaking of Dali, turning defeat into victory is still a trivial matter, but if Liang Jun breaks through Longzhou, it is possible It will threaten His Majesty who is still in the Renshou Palace to escape the summer heat. To Xiaoli, it is also a life-saving grace.

But at this moment, Li Shanzheng was pressing his temples with a headache, and made up his mind... We must appease Chang Da, we must make friends with Chang Da.

This battle ended almost perfectly, with only one small mistake.

Because just at dusk, Wang Junhao, who still doesn't know the inside story, came to report with regret that the bodies of Pei Longqian and Pei Xuanji were found outside the south gate.

(End of this chapter)