First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 144

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The effect of Li Shimin's rectification of the army is extremely obvious. After defeating Xue Ju, Li Shimin's soldiers did not drop but increased.

After the class teacher returned to the court, Li Shimin devoted himself to rectifying the army, saying that those old, weak, sick, disabled, and rebellious people would all be eliminated, as many as tens of thousands, and truly strive for excellence. On the other hand, those who were eliminated naturally did not let go, and were sent to farms in various places in Guanzhong.

After Gao Chong took office, his Sima position was really high and powerful, and his main functions were to manage military taxes, organize drills, and enforce military laws.

Up and down the Right Leading Army Mansion, everything is related, and everything is covered. Although there are people like Kaicao Joining the Army and Judiciary Joining the Army under his command, Gao Chong is like a big butler, and the entire You Leading Army Mansion must be managed.

After being so busy for three or four days, when Gao Chong returned to the Duke of Yan's mansion again, he surprised Xue Shi and the others. Gao Chong was unshaven, his hair was messy, and his expression was sluggish. Distressed.

Gao Junya was very indifferent to this, nodded and praised: "If you can survive, it is enough to prove that you can manage the affairs of the first army."

Gao Chong grinned, "To be honest, I almost couldn't hold on to the pile of files, but after thinking about it, if I get a reputation for being incompetent, it would be too shameful, so I can only bite the bullet."

Gao Junya nodded, "You can ask your subordinates to assist you in case of trouble, but you don't have to do everything yourself."

Gao Chong took it for granted, because the eldest grandson, Fang Du, and others had all been captured by him.

The next day, before dawn, Gao Chong dressed up and came to the dining hall, only to find Mrs. Lu and Gao Junya sitting in the hall early.

"You two go to war at the same time, one east and one west, separate the two places, Wanwang's priority is to save your life, don't try to be brave in case of trouble." Granny Lu grabbed Gao Junya and Gao Chong from left to right, and earnestly instructed road.

Gao Junya nodded in response, "Don't worry, Ma'am, there are no strong enemies in the land of Bashu, and there are benevolent people to help, it will be a success in no time. Chong'er followed the second son, with a hundred thousand troops accompanying him. If you are in the middle army, you are safe."

The old lady Lu nodded straightly. The old lady Lu who was born in the Fanyang Lu family is naturally not a fool. She understands that although Gao Junya's words are comforting, they are also true.

Gao Chong also comforted him from the sidelines.

At the gate of Yan Guogong's mansion, the father and son got on their horses and went straight to the Qianhua Gate. Today, they swore to go to the battle.

To the east of Luoyang City, about [-] miles away, there is a square city. The north and south are rectangular, and the east, west, and north sides of the city are winding.

This small city was originally a hundred-foot building built by Wei Wendi Cao Pi for the purpose of a palace, and later Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui expanded it into a military fortress, where troops were stationed to defend Luoyang City.

In the Cao Wei and Western Jin Dynasties, it was often the other palace for the emperor and empress to play. When Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved his capital to Luoyang, because the Luoyang Palace had not been successfully built, he also lived in this small city for a short time. It has been repaired and expanded, and now it is quite large. Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, this small town has always been the seat of Luoyang County.

This small town is Yong Kim City.

"Luoyang Jialan Ji" in the Northern Wei Dynasty: "There is Chengming Gate in the north, and there is Jinyong City, which is built by the Wei family... Chonglou Feige, all over the city, looking like clouds from the ground...", we can see the scale of Jinyong City , is far superior to ordinary cities.

In the 13th year of Daye, Li Mi led the Wagang Army to defeat Wang Shichong, and then stationed in Jinyong City, using Jinyong City as a resident, and confronted Wang Shichong in Luoyang more than [-] miles away.

At this time, Jinyong City has become the center of the Wagang Army. In the middle of Jinyong City, there is a magnificent palace. This is Jinyong Palace. It was expanded into a palace and repaired in successive dynasties. Today, the pavilions and pavilions are resplendent and resplendent, no less than the imperial palace in Luoyang, the eastern capital.

Above the main hall, a middle-aged man wearing a cape and a round neck robe was laughing heartily, and came down from his seat with a letter in his hand, "Li Yuan is really faithful, and his Guanzhong army will arrive soon, join me Attack Luoyang".

This middle-aged man with a short beard is Wei Gong Li Mi who dominates the Central Plains.

Hearing this, several people in the hall were overjoyed.

"With the help of reinforcements, the city will surely be broken," said a general in the hall with clenched fists.

Li Mi nodded with a smile when he heard the words, "What Bodang said is very true. For several months, Wang Shichong relied on the fortification of the city to breathe. When Li Yuan's army arrived, he was besieged from all sides, and Wang Shichong's troops were limited. Defeat is certain."

The person who spoke was Li Mi's confidant. His surname was Wang, his name was Yong, and his courtesy name was Bodang. No hesitation.But Wang Bo was brave when he was brave, but he didn't have much strategy.

But at this time, another person in the hall shook his head slightly, and sighed softly: "Wei Gong thinks Li Yuan is too righteous."

Li Mi frowned when he heard the words, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, he waved his sleeves and sat down, "What's your opinion, Mr. Mao?"

This person is Xu Shiji, the general of Wagang Youwuhou, whose name is Maogong. He is the elder of Wagang. The number one general "flying general" Shan Xiong vowed to live and die together. Shan Xiong Xinguan worshiped the left general Wuhou, and Xu Shiji conferred the right Wuhou general.

Rao is based on Xu Shiji's status. Once Li Mi's decision is denied, Li Mi is also dissatisfied on the spot, which shows Li Mi's arrogance.

"Li Yuan wrote a letter to join him at the beginning of his army, and he tried his best to flatter and flatter him, in order to seek opportunities for secret development. In just half a year, he took all the victorious places in Guanzhong, and then defeated Xue Ju's 20 army. Blockbuster.

Li Yuan is cunning and scheming, and his scheming is terrifying, no matter what purpose he came out of Tongguan, but in Yichen's view, Li Yuan has no heart to fight to the death, and he will definitely not attack the city with all his strength." Xu Shiji shook his head and sighed slightly road.

As early as when Li Yuan sent a letter to join him, Xu Shiji vaguely felt that something was wrong. The majestic Tang Guogong is also an eight-pillar country. Why did Li Yuan flatter and flatter Li Mi so much? The letter not only praised Li Mi to the sky There are few people in the underground, and they think that the one who takes the world must be Li Mi. If so, why not directly lead the troops to join him.

However, Li Mi was dazzled by the praise in his heart, and he was extremely relieved for Li Yuan.

After hearing Xu Shiji's words, everyone also felt that there was some truth.

(End of this chapter)