People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1398: The Western Turks rebelled, and King Peng led the troops?
In the Daming Palace, it’s the first day of April.

In the Zichen Hall, dozens of nobles stood on both sides, listening respectfully to the emperor's arrangements.

Li Zhi sat on the imperial couch and looked at the ministers calmly: "After my eastward journey, the crown prince will supervise the country. The crown prince and tutor Liu Rengui, Zhongshu Ling Xue Yuanchao, and the servant Pei Yan will assist in the administration."

"I accept the order." Li Xian quickly stood up and solemnly accepted the order.

"I will receive the order." Liu Rengui, Xue Yuanchao, and Pei Yan stood up and handed over their hands at the same time.

Li Zhi nodded and said: "The Taishi Bureau has said that there will be heavy floods this year, and heavy floods will lead to major disasters. Therefore, in all matters in the court, prevention of floods and water control should be the first priority... The left prime minister is in charge of the water control platform, and all departments need to Try your best to cooperate and make no mistakes.”

"I will receive the order." All the ministers bowed at the same time.

"Zhongshu Ling Liu Shenli, the Huangmen Minister Wang Dezhen, the Ministry of Personnel Minister Dou Xuande, and the Ministry of War Minister Ouyang Tong are accompanying Luoyang." Li Zhi's eyes fell on the ministers.

"I will receive the order." Liu Shenli, Wang Dezhen, Dou Xuande, and Ouyang Tong all stood up and bowed at the same time.

When the emperor travels eastward, it is natural that he must be accompanied by the prime minister, Huangmen Shilang, and Wang Dezhen of the third rank of Tongzhongshu, otherwise the emperor will not be able to issue the imperial edict.

Zhongshu ordered Liu Shenli to be responsible for sorting out the emperor's government affairs.

The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the officials in the world, and Dou Xuande's personal approval is required for those of fifth rank and above. With him by the emperor's side, it means that the emperor controls all officials of fifth rank and above in the imperial court.

This year, the world is stable and there are no military affairs. The Minister of War is also accompanying Luoyang, so that if something happens, the emperor can mobilize the world's troops at any time.

Of course, among the ministers and ministers under him, some stayed in Chang'an and some accompanied Luoyang. There was no need for the emperor to speak personally about these matters.

"Prime Minister Wang Dan and Princess Taiping, Prince Consort Xue Shao, are accompanying Luoyang." The emperor's eyes fell on Li Dan.

Li Dan immediately stood up, cupped his hands and said, "My son, I accept the order."

With Li Dan by his side, even if something happened to Li Xian, the emperor could make Li Dan the crown prince at any time.

Not to mention, Li Dan's son and Li Hong's heir were both in Luoyang, so the emperor could easily control everything.

"General Sixteen Guards." The emperor was about to speak. Suddenly, his brows furrowed and his body couldn't help but lean forward, as if he was listening to something, something sounded.

The ministers in the palace could not help but be stunned and subconsciously became quiet.

Sure enough, an extremely slight sound came from a very far away place, and it quickly approached and became clear quickly.

"...the urgent military report is six hundred miles away, the urgent military report is six hundred miles away from the Anxi Protectorate..."

The voice had become completely clear. Li Zhi's face turned cold and he turned his head to look to both sides.

General Li Jingjia of the Zuo Qianniu Guard and General Cheng Chubi of the Zuo Jinwu Guard immediately raised their hands and, wearing golden armor, strode toward the entrance of the hall.

Then he walked down the golden steps, and the sound of urgent military reports stopped at this time.

Soon, the two returned to the main hall, followed behind them was a Qianniu Guard wearing red clothes and light armor, who was dusty and tired, with black eyes and white lips.

Qianniu Guard quickly walked to the center of the hall and knelt down on one knee. He raised his hands in a hoarse voice and said: "Anxi Protectorate's urgent military report... I am Qianniu Guards Colonel Hu Yin, and I am serving the Anxi Protectorate's Deputy Commander Brenzan Blade." The order was sent six hundred miles away to report urgently: Ashina Chebu of the Western Turks led ten surnames to rebel."

"Huh?" Li Zhi frowned for a moment and looked to one side. Wang Fulai walked down quickly, picked up the memorial, then quickly walked up the golden steps and placed the memorial in front of the emperor.

The emperor took a look and frowned.

He handed the report to the right, and Empress Wu began to read it with a solemn expression.

"Come here, give me water." Li Zhi glanced at Hu Yin and waved his hand. Immediately, a waiter came to Hu Yin with a bowl of water.

Hu Yin drank the water in one breath, and immediately felt much more relaxed.

Li Zhi looked at Hu Yin and asked directly: "Tell me, what is going on?"

"Reporting to your majesty, at the end of February, Ashina Chebu suddenly led ten Turkic tribesmen to besiege Gongyue City and staged a massive rebellion." Hu Yin bowed solemnly.

"Then why, this military report is signed by Brenzan Ren, the deputy governor of Anxi. You are also following Brenzanren's order. Where is Du Huaibao, the governor of Anxi?"

The emperor's face darkened, and a Qianniu guard captain was also here to play with him.

Hu Yin was slightly surprised, because in the report, the deputy governor had already reported everything that should be reported.

Hu Yin's thoughts instantly converged and he cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, in early March, after Du Duhu learned that Gongyue City was besieged, he immediately led 5,000 soldiers and cavalry to rescue him. However, he later fell into a trap by the Turks and returned defeated. …”

The faces of the officials in the palace suddenly darkened. Du Huai and Bao Bao were defeated in the west. This was not good news.

"...The deputy governor of Gar has sent troops to test the Turks' movements. On the one hand, he has sent ministers back to Beijing to report." Hu Yin lowered his head solemnly.

Li Zhi nodded, his expression still ugly.

This year, he was already prepared to focus on dealing with floods and floods, and try his best to show his ability to govern the world in front of God, but now something happened to Du Huaibao, this damn Du Huaibao.

"Everyone, please tell me what to do?" Li Zhi looked at the ministers in the palace, most of whom were lowering their heads in thought. "Pengcheng County Duke." Li Zhi looked at Liu Shenli. Liu Shenli was not only the Prime Minister of the DPRK, but also the Secretary of the Central Committee. He even served as a former military commander and worshiped the Prime Minister with military merit. And just a few years ago.

Liu Shenli took a step to the left, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Du Huaibao, the governor of Anxi, was just transferred from Tingzhou at the beginning of the year, so he is not familiar with the situation, maybe..."

"There is no possibility. He was the governor of Anxi before. It was just because he was hard of hearing when Wenxi County was in charge of the Eastern Turks, so he was replaced by Wang Fangyi, the governor of Tingzhou. After the war, he was replaced again. He said Not familiar with the situation, hum!" Li Zhi snorted coldly.

The ministers in the palace bowed their heads slightly at the same time, but there was a hint of dissatisfaction in their eyes.

Wang Fangyi himself served Pei Xingjian in pacifying the Eastern Turks, but because he was the cousin of Queen Wang, the Ministry of War only awarded him a title after the war, but he did not receive many official titles, and even not long after , so he was transferred back to be the governor of Tingzhou.

Although Du Huaibao had served as the governor of Anxi for many years, if it were not for his lack of ability and inability to listen to others, Pei Xingjian would not have replaced him with Wang Fangyi.

Now that the Western Turks are in turmoil again, everything proves that Du Huaibao is really not suitable to serve in Anxi.

Liu Shenli stood in the hall, lowered his head, but glanced at Liu Rengui on one side.

Liu Rengui glanced at him, then stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to stabilize the Western Border, or to transfer the governor of Tingzhou Wang Fangyi back to Anxi."

Li Zhi pondered, but glanced at Liu Shenli. This was no different for Liu Shenli, except that Queen Wang was involved.

Wang Fangyi is Empress Wang's closest cousin alive today. If Wang Fangyi hadn't been the grandson of Emperor Gaozu's sister and Princess Tong'an, and the emperor's cousin, he would have been sent to who knows where.

One of the very important reasons why Pei Xingjian was not appointed prime minister and called Wang Fangyi.

Li Zhi looked up at Ouyang Tong and asked, "What did the Ministry of War say?"

"Report to Your Majesty." Ouyang Tong stood up and cupped his hands and said: "In February, the Ministry of War's official report reported that the remnants of the Eastern Turks, Ashina Gudulu, his younger brother Ashina Mochu and other remaining Turkic parties have been While moving in the direction of the Western Turks, there are signs of connection with the Western Turks, and the relevant information has been forwarded to the Anxi Protectorate."

Li Zhi's face suddenly darkened, he nodded and said: "Effective immediately, Wang Fangyi, the governor of Ting Prefecture, will be transferred to the governor of the Anxi Protectorate of the School. Du Huaibao will be relieved of all duties and will be escorted back to Chang'an for questioning."

"Here!" All the officials in the palace raised their hands at the same time.

Li Zhi nodded and said: "In this case, if we want to completely pacify the Western Turks, we may not have enough troops, and the DPRK needs to transfer people there."

"Your Majesty." Pei Yan stood up, cupped his hands and said, "A few years ago, the Western Turks rebelled. Wenxi, the Duke of Wenxi, went west, and he tried to win over and appease the Western Turks, and finally pacified the Western Turks.

However, the Turks are refractory and rebel at times. If the rebels cannot be eradicated in one fell swoop, I am afraid that after this trip is settled, it won’t be long before they rebel again and threaten the Silk Road again. "

"Your Majesty." Liu Shenli handed over his hand and said: "After the Western Turks destroyed the country, a small number of tribes who were unwilling to surrender moved westward to the Caspian Sea. After the Tang Dynasty returned their troops, they returned to the Western Regions, hoping to completely destroy them. To pacify it, I’m afraid we need to fight to the Caspian Sea to eliminate its foundation.”

"Your Majesty, now in the Caspian Sea, the Great Eclipse is gradually moving eastward. If the Tang Dynasty destroys the Western Turks, I am afraid that it will be bordered by the Great Eclipse. By then, I am afraid there will be a fierce battle." Liu Rengui finally couldn't help but speak again. , the current situation, although the Western Turks sometimes surrendered and rebelled, is still better than going to war with Dashi.

"Where is the Prince of Persia now?" Li Zhi raised his head and looked at the Minister of Honglu Temple.

The Tang Dynasty still had some chess pieces to deal with the Great Eclipse. Persia, which had been destroyed by the Great Eclipse, and the Prince of Persia who fled to the Tang Dynasty, were the most important chess pieces.

"Report to Your Majesty." Yuanming, Qing of Honglu Temple, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Since the death of Prince Belus of Persia, his son, Prince of Persia and General Ni Ni of the Youwu Guard, now lives in Luoyang Xiushanfang."

When Tibet instigated a rebellion in the Western Turks, Pei Xingjian quietly went to Anxi on the pretext of the restoration of the Persian prince in order to pacify the Western Turks.

In fact, Pei Xingjian did not bring many troops at that time.

Therefore, he did not go on a killing spree. After the war, after learning about the current situation in Persia, he gave up the idea of ​​helping the Prince of Persia to restore his country.

Because since Persia was destroyed, most of Persia has gradually been integrated into the Great Eclipse in more than ten years, and the Persians' resistance to the Great Eclipse is not strong.

Now that Dashi began to intervene in Western Turks, the emperor immediately remembered this chess piece.

Li Zhi looked thoughtful and said: "The situation in Anxi needs to be calmed down. The transfer of the Persian prince to Anxi can force Dashi to withdraw from the Western Turks to the greatest extent. However, to pacify the Western Turks, the current military strength alone is not enough. The Tang Dynasty needs a A coach who can quell the Western Turks."

"Your Majesty wants to transfer the Duke of Wenxi County to the Western Regions?" Liu Rengui raised his head and looked at Li Zhi doubtfully.

Li Zhi nodded, looked over, and asked, "What do you think?"

"I think it's okay!" Liu Shenli nodded in agreement. This proposal came from the emperor, so he didn't have so many scruples.

"But Your Majesty, the cleaning of hidden fields in Henan, Shandong, Huainan, and Jiangnan Road has been the responsibility of Wenxi County Magistrate in recent years. If he is transferred, Yangzhou will have to change people, let alone water control this year." Pei Yan Stand up and raise objections.

The ministers in the palace fell silent. When Pei Yan's words were carefully considered, it seemed that they still seemed to hinder Pei Xingjian's future, but his words were difficult to refute.

"Your Majesty." Cui Zhiwen, the minister of Huangmen, stood up and said with cupped hands: "What about King Peng? King Peng is now the military commander of Luoche Road. Luoche Road is only a thin line away from the Western Region. He temporarily transferred King Peng and Zuo Xiaowei to go there. , can calm down the situation as quickly as possible, and even stabilize the situation, King Peng has this ability. "

"Prince Peng?" The emperor pondered.

　Emperor Gojong, the Great Sage, Emperor Daihongxiao, the first year of Yongchun (682 AD)

　　In the spring of March, the ten surnames of the Western Turks Ashina Chebu Shuai rebelled.

　　
　
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