First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 469 Youzhou cannot be chaotic

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After taking full control of the government, Li Shimin also did not relax on the frontiers. Li Shimin was not worried about other places, such as Yizhou Governor's Mansion where Dou Gui was in charge, but some places were a thorn in Li Shimin's heart, such as Youzhou.

The current Youzhou is no longer under the jurisdiction of Li Yi. After Li Yi was ordered to attack Liu Heita, Li Yuan was afraid of his prestige in Youzhou, so he appointed Li Yi as the governor of Jingzhou, and he was named the king of Yan County, gradually reducing Li Yi's authority. Li Yuan, king of Lujiang, was the governor of Youzhou, and he was in Youzhou.

Li Yuan is Li Yuan's nephew, with mediocre talents. When he was in Jinzhou, he was afraid of the barbarians' rebellion, so he abandoned the city and fled. Fortunately, Gao Chong passed through Jinzhou and subdued the Jinzhou barbarian Deng Shiluo.

Although Li Yuan is incompetent, his greatest advantage is his family background. He is the great-grandson of Taizu Li Hu, and his grandfather Li Wei is Li Yuan's seventh uncle. Posthumously named King of Jinan County.

It's a pity that Li Yuan's talent and character are far inferior to his cousin Hejian Wang Li Xiaogong. Li Xiaogong's father Xiping Li An and Li Yuan's father Jinan Wang Li Zhe are brothers.

Considering Li Yuan's background, Li Yuan sent him to guard Youzhou to reduce Li Yi's influence in Youzhou, but after Li Shimin came to power, Li Shimin became a little worried about Li Yuan.

Because Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng have a good relationship, the two have been on good terms since they were young. In this situation, Li Shimin needs to eliminate all possibilities. Don't worry, especially Li Shimin knows Li Yuan's character very well.

At this moment, Xue Wanche came to thank him. He was an official of Li Yuanji, who was a traitor and caused rebellion, so he deserved to be executed. Xue Wanche was very grateful, so he came here specially to thank him.

Seeing Xue Wanche, Li Shimin's eyes lit up. Xue Wanche lived in Youzhou with his father Xue Shixiong since childhood, and was appreciated by Li Yi for his outstanding martial arts. He has lived in Youzhou for many years.

If Xue Wanche went to Youzhou to assist Li Yuan, wouldn't that be the best candidate? Of course, the name is assistant, but it is actually surveillance. When the time is right in the future, a decree will be enough to recall Li Yuan.

Now that Li Shimin has just ascended to the throne, it is not appropriate to act rashly. If Li Yuan is recalled now, Li Yuan may take risks. The impact will be too bad, and it will easily affect the whole body. It is better to send capable officers to monitor Li Yuan first, and wait until the power is stabilized in the future. Time to order a recall.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin looked at Xue Wanche and said directly: "What does General Xue think of Youzhou?"

Xue Wanche was startled, not understanding what he meant, but said truthfully: "Youzhou is the gateway to Hebei, and its location is very dangerous."

"Yes, such a dangerous place requires a general to be in charge." Li Shimin nodded in agreement and said, "I wonder if General Xue intends to go to Youzhou?"

Xue Wanche was shocked when he heard the words, bowed to the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I have learned from you that I am sincerely attached to you, and you have no second thoughts."

Li Shimin was stunned, then he understood, shook his head with a wry smile, helped Xue Wanche up, and said straightly: "General Xue misunderstood, but the location of Youzhou is so dangerous, but the King of Lujiang doesn't know the military strategy, and there are many changes in the northern Turks. I'm so worried about that."

Xue Wanche was skeptical, and after a little hesitation, he said: "Your Highness, forgive me for speaking bluntly. I am the old party of the king of central Guizhou, and I grew up in Youzhou since I was a child. If I go to the old place of Youzhou to take charge of the military, I will be afraid of being suspicious."

Li Shimin pretended to be displeased when he heard the words, "General Xue, what kind of words are you saying? If you doubt it, you don't need it, and if you hire it, you don't doubt it. Since I pardon you and reuse you, that is my trust in you."

Xue Wanche was very complicated, and said bluntly: "It's fine if you help others, but King Lujiang...".

"What happened to Lujiang King?" Li Shimin asked in a deep voice, staring into his eyes.

"Your Highness is not guarding against the Turks, but guarding against the King of Lujiang."

Xue Wanche raised his head, and said directly without concealment: "Everyone knows that the King of Lujiang and the King of Qianzhong are friendly. Now that the King of Qianzhong is imprisoned in the Palace of Renzhi, the King of Lujiang may...maybe feel dissatisfied with His Highness."

Seeing Xue Wanche being so frank, Li Shimin was very happy, and said with a loud smile: "Wanche is really frank. If so, I will not hide it. As you said, the Lujiang King has had a bad relationship with me since I was a child. Now I am the governor of the country. He It must be resentment in my heart, I need someone to check and balance, and this person is none other than you."

After finishing speaking, Li Shimin continued: "It is also a fact that Turkic has changed. To tell you the truth, the spies reported that Turkic troops have been frequently mobilized recently. At this time, Youzhou cannot be chaotic.

If Youzhou is in chaos, Hebei will be implicated. You have also been to Hebei during the conquest of Liu Heita, and after Dou Jiande and Liu Heita’s rebellion, Hebei is now empty and can no longer be chaotic.”

Hearing Li Shimin's sincere words, Xue Wanche was very moved, and said bluntly: "Your Highness is concerned about the country and the people, and is concerned about the people of Youzhou and Hebei. It is really a blessing for the people."

Li Shimin waved his hands, ignored these compliments, and asked directly: "Wan Che would like to go to Youzhou now?"

What surprised Li Shimin was that Xue Wanche still shook his head, "Your Highness, the minister is the old party of the king of Qianzhong, and the king of Lujiang is close to the king of Qianzhong. If at this time, I go to Youzhou to take over the military power, rumors and rumors are enough to kill people."

Li Shimin frowned, "I've said it before, don't be suspicious of people, and don't be suspicious of employers."

Xue Wanche smiled wryly and said: "Your Highness is magnanimous, so there is no danger, but this action may cause some people to think that they shouldn't have, and when it is not chaotic, it will be chaotic."

Li Shimin was shocked when he heard the words, and immediately understood what Xue Wanche meant, Xue Wanche was loyal, Li Shimin knew, Li Shimin trusted Xue Wanche, and Xue Wanche also knew.

But others don't know, once someone with a heart sees it and sees that Li Jiancheng's old party members are in charge of the military and governing Youzhou, then thoughts that they didn't have before will be born because of this.

"In the past, I only knew that Wan Che knew soldiers, but I didn't expect to be so clever." Li Shimin said in surprise, as if he was surprised to find a talent.

Xue Wanche shook his head and smiled, and continued: "Although I can't go, I can recommend someone to Your Highness, who may be able to relieve His Highness' worries."

"Who is it?" Li Shimin's eyes lit up.

"The right-leading general, Peng Guogong Wang Junkuo", Xue Wanche said bluntly: "I went to the right-leading army and guard yesterday, and talked with Peng Guogong for a long time. Peng Guogong is proficient in military affairs, and he came from Wagang. He is loyal to His Highness, what does His Highness think?"

Li Shimin paused when he heard the words, then pointed to Xue Wanche and said with a smile: "Wanche, fortunately, I know your nature well. If I were someone else, I might think that you are crowding out my colleagues."

The right leading army guard is in charge of the palace ban and the city defense. There is one general and two generals. The two right leading army generals are Wang Junkuo and Xue Wanche.

(End of this chapter)