Great Warriors of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 832
"It's just that I know there are still many people in Hedong who have a good relationship with Li Yuan."

Xiao Yu raised his own concerns. For example, the Taiyuan Wang family, as one of the five surnames and seven families, is the top Kanto gentry, and is the leader of the Hedong gentry. They stand for Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's younger sister is the wife of Wang Yuxuxian, the patriarch of the contemporary Wang family, and the wife of Li Yuan's eldest son is the daughter of his younger sister who was married. This is the relationship between the Wang family and the Li family in Taiyuan. Always great.

Another example is the Pei family of Wenxi in Jiangjun, which is also the top gentry in Hedong. The Pei family also supports Li Yuan. Pei Ji of Wenxi's Pei family is still Li Yuan's prime minister.

In addition, the Hedong Liu family also supported Li Yuan.

Xiao Yu was worried that if he wanted to vote for Luo Cheng, he was afraid that there would be civil strife in Hedong.

"I heard that Li Shimin has crossed the Pujin Bridge and entered Hedong County from Fengyi County."

Wen Dalin immediately said, "But the Qin army dispatched 20 troops, and Luo Cheng has already arrived at Jingxing. He is further away from us. He must be the first to arrive at Taiyuan."

"Then the guard will have to let them come over."

But now those stationed in Jingxing in the east and Guancheng in the north are all people who are close to Li Yuan.

"It's actually not difficult. Mr. Yang has just passed away. Now, Mr. Xiao, you are still the supreme commander of the entire Hedong region in name. You can give orders to the generals stationed in various places and call them to Taiyuan to discuss the military situation, or simply mobilize troops from various cities. In short, as long as Li Shimin's army doesn't arrive for a day, then here in Hedong, you are still the supreme commander, and you can still open the door of convenience."

Hengshan County, Hebei Province, Zhending City.

Luo Cheng meets Xiao Yu's eldest son, Xiao Rui, who comes secretly by his father's order, accompanied by Wen Daya, brother of Wen Yanbo and Wen Dalin.

The three heroes of the Wen family are well-known. Wen Dalin, as Wen’s elder brother, once served as a scholar of the Eastern Palace and a captain of Chang’an in the Sui Dynasty. Later, because of his father’s death, he returned home to Ding You. After that, the world was in turmoil, so he stopped being an official at all, and the family managed the family at home. Teach your children.

Entrusted by his brother this time, he specially accompanied Xiao Rui to meet Luo Cheng in secret.

Luo Cheng was very surprised, he had sent people to contact Taiyuan many times before, whether it was Xiao Yu or Yang Yichen, they were always unwilling to join.

Although he also succeeded in wooing some Taiyuan generals and officials, their positions are too low, and they can always control the situation.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Yang Yichen suddenly died of illness, but Xiao Yu was willing to join him.

When Xiao Rui met Luo Cheng, he didn't say that he was ordered by his father to surrender, but that he was ordered by his father to pay homage to the Son of Heaven and welcome him into Taiyuan.

It was Wen Daya's intention to say welcome instead of surrender. In this way, Xiao Yu would not be surrendering, to show that they were members of the imperial court and had no intention of resisting at all.

Moreover, he asked Xiao Rui to report himself as soon as he came up.

First reported the official titles of his father Xiao Yu, and served as Shangshu Zuo Pushe, Taishi, Song Guogong, and Hedong Xuanfu envoy.

This is naturally to remind Emperor Da Qin that Xiao Yu is the Prime Minister Xuan Shuai.

Moreover, he also asked Xiao Rui to present the maps of the counties and counties in Hedong, as well as the register of household registration and population, and the list of soldiers and horses. This all shows that Hedong has strong strength, which is naturally their capital.

Luo Cheng saw Xiao Rui's actions, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he happily stepped forward to help the two of them.

"Xiao Gong understands the righteousness, and I am very happy to submit to the imperial court. The two of you are free from courtesy, please hurry up!"

"The guilty minister's father wanted to return to the court early, but General Yang Yichen's attitude was firm, so he was a little helpless..."

"Don't mention the past, I can understand, but since you are willing to surrender now, it is a good thing, there is no reason to be late."

As for Xiao Rui, Luo Cheng immediately proposed that he be conferred the title of Donggong Bachelor, while for Wen Daya, he was specially conferred the title of Hanlin Bachelor.

"My prince is young, and needs the assistance of a young talent like Xueshi Xiao."

He then said to Wen Daya, "The Hanlin Academy is a newly established yamen in this dynasty. The bachelors are my private persons who attend the sutra lectures for me and the crown prince, serve as servants, accompany the guards, and inspect the studies of the princes. Pretty important."

This Hanlin bachelor is actually similar to the emperor's secretary. It is similar to the duties of the previous secretary and supervisor, but it is more focused on accompanying the retinue. It can even be drafted after the imperial edict.

Wen Daya was also a bachelor of the Eastern Palace before, how can he not understand that the bachelors of the Great Qin Hanlin Academy have a lot of power.

"How can my minister, He De, dare to accept such an important task."

"I have heard the name of the three heroes of the Wen family in Taiyuan for a long time. I am very pleased to have the three Qing brothers now. Don't shirk and refuse, otherwise I will be unhappy."

Luo Cheng said with a chuckle, and directly conferred the post of Taiyuan County Chancellor to Wen Dalin of Taiyuan.

As for Xiao Yu.

On the spot, Luo Cheng granted Xiao Yu the title of Taizi Taishi and Zhongshu Minister, and granted him the title of Duke of Shu. He granted [-] households in Shiyi and [-] mu of land.

For Luo Cheng's reward, Xiao Rui smiled happily, very satisfied.

He knew that Li Mi surrendered to Luo Cheng, but he was conferred the title of Founding Duke of Pushan County and conferred the title of Taichangqing.When Wang Shichong descended to Qin, he only gave the title of Marquis of the founding of Huainan County and the post of Guangluqing.

His father joined him, and Luo Cheng actually gave him the title of Duke of Shu, who had sealed thousands of households, and even gave him the position of prime minister like Zhongshu Shilang, not to mention the honorary title of prince and grand teacher.

Before he came, the father and son had a secret talk.

Xiao Yu felt that Luo Cheng might make him a Duke or Marquis of a county, and then give him the post of prefect or Jiuqing. Who would have expected that he would also be given the post of prime minister.

"Chen Xiao Rui thanked the Emperor for his kindness on behalf of my father!"

A deal is negotiated.

The next thing to talk about is the specific attachment matters.

In this regard, Wen Daya came forward, and after talking with him for a while, Luo Cheng already knew Xiao Yu's whole plan, and was even more satisfied with Wen Daya's brother Wen Daya.

At the beginning of the new dynasty, there is a great need for such civil servants.

"Li Shimin is nothing to be afraid of. After you return to Taiyuan, Master Wen, please ask Shi Lang Xiao to send a trustworthy general to Huoyi to garrison. This place is facing Fen River and Huoshan Mountain. It is very dangerous, and behind it is the dangerous road of Queshu Valley. Front Guard If Huo Yi guards Lingshi and Jiexiu, it will be difficult for Li Shimin to go north to Taiyuan no matter how many soldiers there are. The summer flood will come soon, and Xihe County will only have the Queshu Valley to go all the way, and it will be even more difficult to pass at that time."

"As for Jingxing, there is no need to worry. Even if Li Yuan's confidants are guarding, Xiao Gong must have his own people. As long as I can provide internal support at critical times, I will be able to break through and enter the city."

Luo Cheng confessed to Xiao Rui two times.

If the coach Xiao Yu does not surrender, then the battle of Taiyuan will definitely have a few tough battles to fight, especially Li Shimin is coming to Taiyuan. I am much younger, not to mention that his soldiers and horses are not as elite and brave as my own, but if he is allowed to enter Taiyuan first and defend the city, this battle will be much more difficult to fight.

It's all right now, as soon as Xiao Yu surrendered, the battle of Taiyuan hadn't started yet, and Luo Cheng had basically won by seven or eight points.

After the negotiation was settled, Luo Cheng specially asked his servants to fetch the Jade Qilin Talisman. General civil servants use fish talismans, generals use military talismans, even ministers above the third rank only use gold as talismans, and jade unicorn talismans are given to ministers by the emperor. Glory.

He gave Xiao Yu a jade unicorn talisman, a goldfish talisman goldfish bag to the three Wen brothers, and a silver fish talisman especially to Xiao Rui.

The rank of the three Wen brothers is not lower than the third rank, and it is also an honor to bestow a golden talisman.

He also gave Xiao Yu a bullfighting robe, a purple robe and jade belt for the three Wen brothers, and a silver belt for Xiao Rui's Feiyi.

In the end, Luo Cheng even took Wen Daya's left arm and Xiao Rui's right hand, and sent the two of them out of the door in person.

After this set, even if he is as calm and gentle as Daya, he can't help but feel his blood boil and his skin burn. This kind of King Rong En is so rewarding.

"Your Majesty, please stop, I will rush back to Taiyuan after this."

Xiao Rui was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He was also the son of a prince and aristocrat, but which emperor would treat them so courteously?
At this moment, he was really touched by the feeling that a soldier would die for the king, and he would not hesitate to go up the mountain of swords or down into the sea of ​​fire.

(End of this chapter)