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Chapter 553 Hou Junji

At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there were countless famous generals. Li Jing, Li Ji, Qu Tutong, Li Xiaogong, Qin Shubao, etc. were all famous and powerful generals. This person is Hou Junji.

Hou Junji was born in the famous family of Shanggu Hou. His grandfather Hou Zhiguan worshiped the General Huqi of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Duke of Feicheng County. His father Hou Dingyuan worshiped the General Cheqi and the Third Division of Yitong. , similar to Li Jing.

But although Hou Junji also came from a famous family, his temperament and talent are quite different from Li Jing's.Although Li Jing has made great achievements, he acts cautiously and prudently. Hou Junji is highly favored and has a flamboyant nature.

Before Hou Junji went west to conquer Gaochang, Hou Junji had paid homage to ministers and generals several times, but his military achievements were not very remarkable. The only thing he could do was to conquer Tuyuhun with Li Jing.

However, although Hou Junji's military achievements are not outstanding, he can be ranked among the top ten in Li Shimin's heart among the generals, because Hou Junji has followed Li Shimin since he was young, and he was also the planner of the Xuanwumen's change. One of them is highly trusted by Li Shimin.

Hou Junji, who is pretentious and boastful, a young man who can't learn how to bow, but still prides himself on being brave, this kind of personality has the most natural and huge flaws, he can do things well, but he can also do bad things.

However, Li Ke has always advocated the employment of people without suspicion, especially those with confidantes. Therefore, although Hou Junji, who is arrogant and reckless, has a high position and authority, in Li Ke's opinion, Hou Junji is far inferior to him. Su Dingfang was not even as good as Pei Xingjian, who was only young and weak. Li Ke always kept him at a respectful distance, and never paid him any attention in court.

Li Ke was cautious and didn't want to offend people like Hou Junji, but some people were not like that. Prince Li Chengqian's foundation in the army was extremely shallow, far inferior to Li Ke. If he had the opportunity to win over Hou Junji, Naturally, Li Chengqian would not miss it.

However, Li Chengqian is the crown prince after all, so if he wants to win over the generals in the court, he should avoid it, so as not to be rejected, it is the second best thing, if it gets to the ears of Li Shimin and the officials, it will be troublesome.

Fortunately, Li Chengqian has a confidant in the East Palace, who is also Hou Junji's son-in-law, named Helan Chushi. Helan Chushi comes from the Helan family of Wuchuan.

Helan Chushi and Helan Yueshi both came from the Helan clan of Wuchuan. Helan Chushi is the elder brother of Helan Yueshi, the eldest sister of Wu Meiniang, the concubine of Chu, and Wu Shun's husband, Helan Yueshi.

Helan Chushi is the younger brother of Helan's parents, and his prestige in Helan's family is also very high. He beat Helan Yueshi's family, whose father died in the early years, but after Helan Yueshi married Wushun, this family took over. The big ship of the Chu Palace, and Li Ke was an official in Hedong, and Daizhou Wuchuan was also under Li Ke's jurisdiction, so He Lanyueshi's reputation in Yifang has soared in the clan, and in recent years it has counteracted Changfang. .

Helan Chushi was overwhelmed by Helan Yueshi because of Li Ke, and he was already dissatisfied with Li Ke. In addition, Helan Chushi was an official in the East Palace, advancing and retreating with Li Chengqian, which was even more so.

Helan Chushi is Hou Junji's son-in-law, so he is naturally the best candidate for Li Chengqian to win over Hou Junji. Helan Chushi was ordered by Li Chengqian to entertain Hou Junji.

Li Chengqian's identity is sensitive, and the East Palace is a place where there are many people who are mixed with right and wrong. The place where Li Chengqian hosted Hou Junji for the first time was not in the East Palace, but in the Lexian Tower in the north of Chang'an City.

"I grew up beside my father. I have heard the reputation of General Hou for a long time, and I have long wanted to meet him, but I have never had the chance. Recently, I found out that Chu Shi is actually the son-in-law of the general, so I invited Chu Shi to entertain the general. I hope the general will not notice it." Abrupt."

In fact, Li Chengqian wanted to win over the military forces and wanted to befriend Hou Junji, so why did Hou Junji not want to befriend Li Chengqian.

Last year, during Li Ke's Northern Expedition, Hou Junji asked Li Shimin to be the vanguard of the Northern Expedition. Li Shimin somewhat agreed, and asked Li Ke about it, but Li Ke flatly rejected the proposal of using Hou Junji. However, he insisted on using Su Dingfang, who was inferior to Hou Junji in terms of official position and qualifications.

The beloved general Hou Junji invites the general, but the beloved son Li Ke refuses. For Li Shimin, there is no need to say who is closer, the beloved son or the beloved general. What's more, Li Ke is handsome, and it is a big taboo if the general does not get along Therefore, Li Shimin did not agree with Hou Junji's feelings, but used Su Dingfang, which was advocated by Li Ke, and this is why Su Dingfang made great achievements later.

Xue Yantuo's national strength is not comparable to Tuyuhun, so Li Ke's contribution to the Northern Expedition is far from comparable to Hou Junji's contribution to Pingtuyuhun.

With this incident, coupled with the fact that Li Ke has always been estranged from him, Hou Junji also knows that Li Ke is probably dissatisfied with him. If Li Ke gains power in the future, Hou Junji will have nothing to do with himself in the court land.Hou Junji wanted to deal with Li Ke, but he himself was not Li Ke's opponent, so Hou Junji had long wanted to make friends with the prince and check and balance Li Ke.

Hou Junji also picked up his wine glass and said with a smile: "Prince, you are being polite. The last general and Lord Sikong are old friends, and I have long wanted to get to know the prince. This glass of wine should be for the last general to respect the prince."

After Hou Junji finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass in his hand, raised his head and drank it down in one gulp.

When Hou Junji said this, Li Chengqian was overjoyed, and he also knew that the matter of wooing Hou Junji by himself today was probably accomplished.

Li Chengqian also drank the fine wine in the glass, put down the wine glass slowly, and said to Hou Junji: "Today, the palace is holding a banquet here, and the general is here for two reasons, one is to get acquainted with the general, and the other is to serve the general Congratulations to the general, I wish the general a great victory in the western expedition and an early triumphant return."

Hou Junji heard the words, and said with a smile: "The prince is well informed. Unexpectedly, the last general only received the news today, and the prince already knows about it."

Li Chengqian asked with a smile: "Although the news hasn't been released yet, this palace still has some ideas, but the general knows who recommended the general's position as the commander of the Western Expedition?"

Listening to Li Chengqian's words, Hou Junji thought at first that he was recommended by Li Chengqian, and came here to show his favor, so he said: "But what does the crown prince mean?"

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said: "Of course not, it can be said that this palace and the general didn't meet each other so late, how could they have such a scheming plan."

Hou Junji frowned slightly when he heard the words, and asked, "I don't know what the prince means?"

Li Chengqian replied: "The position of the general is recommended by the third brother."

"It's actually the King of Chu? The general asked himself that he was not familiar with the King of Chu, how could the King of Chu do this?" Hou Junji never thought that Li Ke would be related to his leadership this time, but he asked himself that he and Li Ke had never been on good terms. How could Li Ke give up this opportunity to make meritorious deeds to Hou Junji? Hou Junji asked puzzledly.

Li Chengqian said: "I heard from the palace people that Qin Shubao is unparalleled in bravery. The emperor wanted to order Qin Shubao to be in command, so as to fight against the Western Regions and frighten everyone, but he was persuaded by the third brother. The general should know Qin Shubao. Who is the third brother?"

Hou Junji's complexion darkened, and he replied: "Everyone in the court knows that he, Qin Shubao, is the master of King Chu, and that King Chu's martial arts were taught by Qin Shubao."

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Exactly, the battle of Tubo in the southwest is a game that must be won. The third younger brother sent Xue Wanche, Zhi Shili, and Niu Jinda, the old men who had made good friends with him, to go. Four thousand miles away, the front The road is uncertain, and the victory or defeat of Gaochang Kingdom is hard to say, but put aside Qin Shubao and strongly recommend the general to go, why is the general not clear?"

　There is only one update tonight, and two updates should be possible tomorrow.Jinyan read everyone's suggestions for updates in the comment area, and Jinyan has to go to work during the day. It may be a bit difficult to make two changes a day, but I will try my best to maintain three changes in two days in the future.

　　
　
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