Seeing the messenger approaching the hall, everyone looked a little nervous, but for different reasons... Speaking of which, Xiao Yu and Chen Shuda were the simplest. They were just afraid that the war in Hebei would cause further trouble.
Li Yuan took a look at the battle report, raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Daoxuan led his army north to recover Beizhou and flanked Luozhou. Qi Shanxing and the general manager of Weizhou Cheng Mingzhen joined the army and went north. They defeated the remnants of Liu Heitai in Luoshui and beheaded three people. thousand."
Oops, the battle report was mixed up... Li Shimin looked unmoved and couldn't laugh or cry in his heart. This should be the battle report after killing Liu Heitai.
Xiao Yu said with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Shandong is now settled."
Li Yuan nodded and laughed. The war in Hebei was over. All that was left was to regain the state capital and appease the people.
"It seems that the great victory in Wei County was followed by the great victory in Luozhou. There is no shortage of troops." Li Shimin looked calmly and said, "Father, it's time for Sanhu to return to Beijing."
Li Yuan glanced at Li Jiancheng, who didn't say a word...Shi Wanbao even "committed suicide out of shame". It was really unnecessary for the third brother to go north at this time.
"San Hu has been in residence for more than fifty days... let him return to the capital." Li Yuan changed the topic, "To the east of Beizhou, Dezhou and Bozhou were not captured by Liu Heitai, so they should be attached... Dalang, you should go Believe in Youzhou and send King Yan to the south."
The gloomy look on Li Jiancheng's face was wiped away, and he raised his voice: "I sent a letter yesterday. First, I will recover the occupied states, and second, I will cut off Liu Heitai's northward escape."
"Yes, if I can capture and kill Liu Heitai, I will summon King Yan to the capital and reward him based on his merits."
Li Jiancheng looked even more excited. He knew that at least his father was on his side. He continued: "The general manager of Weizhou, Cheng Mingzhen, is brave and good at fighting. He is both civil and military. He is also from Shandong. He has won the trust of the people of Hebei. This time he defeated the enemy." If he has meritorious service, he can be made deputy to the younger brother of the King of Huaiyang."
Li Yuan hesitated for a moment and looked at Li Shimin...but he had already made up his mind and it was just a show.
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Under this situation, Li Yuan naturally wanted to arrange for the Donggong lineage to act as a check and balance for his deputy. Although he agreed, he was afraid that something would happen again and said in a serious tone: "You must obey orders and do not act rashly."
This is to remind Li Jiancheng to stop causing such nonsense like Shi Wanbao sitting back and watching, and to take a share of the pie honestly.
Li Shimin felt funny in his heart. He really didn't want to object, but if he didn't object a few words, the other party might become suspicious... The eldest brother's suspicion has become more and more serious in the past two years.
"The Huaiyang King's brother Bingtian Liu'an and Qi Shanxing defeated Liu Heitai and went north to pursue and regain the state capital." Li Shimin paused and looked at Li Yuan, "Father, at the beginning of the year, I conquered Hebei, Cheng Mingzhen cut off the Luo water and grain road, and immediately As a result of his great service, Liu Heitai killed his old mother, wife and children to vent his anger, thus forging a deep hatred."
"I'm afraid that Cheng Mingzhen was eager for revenge, raised an army out of anger, and rashly led his light cavalry northward... Liu Heitai was a cavalry general and led more than a thousand cavalry northward. He is not without the ability to fight back."
"Liu Heitai is also known for his cunning."
None of the five prime ministers below said anything. Although Li Shimin was young, his military achievements surpassed that of his dynasty, and even the famous generals of the previous dynasty were not as good as him. These words were very weighty and very reasonable.
But Li Jiancheng had a reason to fight for Cheng Mingzhen. This was his only chance to intervene in Hebei, and most importantly, he hoped that Cheng Mingzhen would appease Hebei for the East Palace and make friends with Shandong heroes.
After Shaanxi Province became the basis of the Qin Palace, what Li Jiancheng and his counselors thought about day and night was the need to check and balance the Qin Palace... and Hebei and Shandong were their long-term plans.
So when Li Jiancheng mentioned Cheng Mingzhen just now, he specifically mentioned that Cheng Mingzhen was very popular and popular in Shandong.
Sensing his father's gaze, Li Jiancheng smiled and said: "Father, Brother Huaiyang Wang has made great achievements this time, but Xiabo was also frightened before. When the war is over, he should be recalled to the capital to show his kindness."
Li Yuan sighed and was too lazy to speak. He only raised his chin towards Li Shimin... Just tear them apart, I don't care!
Under the current situation, Li Yuan didn't have the shame to step aside...but he did appreciate Li Jiancheng's method of removing salary from the bottom of the cauldron instead of recruiting him.
Second brother, you don’t allow Cheng Mingzhen to take over... Believe it or not, I will persuade my father to transfer Li Daoxuan back to Beijing in a while?
This method is clearly stated, and it is to warn Li Shimin to appease Shandong... Don't even think about the Duke of Qin's palace hugging them all!
After the Tang army defeated the remnants of Liu Heitai in Luozhou, the battlefield between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin had changed. It became who would take the lead in pacifying Shandong after the war.
Li Jiancheng knew well that he could not monopolize it, so his purpose was not to let Li Shimin monopolize it... He believed that this would be approved by his father and even the officials.
Li Shimin also knew it well, which was why Ling Jing and Li Shan separated the third victory report... Except for Cheng Mingzhen, there was no one available in the East Palace in Hebei.
"Brother, after this battle, we will rectify Hebei and focus on Huairou?" Li Shimin asked lightly.
Li Jiancheng immediately replied: "He is mainly gentle and gentle. Although the Huaiyang King's younger brother charges into battle and has the style of his second brother, managing politics is not his specialty. Cheng Mingzhen is both civil and military and has a long-standing reputation."
Li Shimin laughed indifferently, then turned to look at Shangshu Zuopushe Pei Ji, "Hebei Road does not have a platform. Among the prefectures, Luozhou is the leader. Who is the general manager of Luozhou now?"
Pei Ji's face was a bit dark, but the official department was under his direct command. "The Prince of Lujiang County, the general manager of Luozhou, abandoned the city and fled back to Chang'an."
Li Jiancheng was very angry. You had forced yourself to read Bo Ji since you were a child, and you also served as Shangshu Ling. Didn't you know that Li Yuan, the general manager of Luozhou, was from the East Palace lineage?
"My father clearly saw that after the great victory at Luoshui in March, the younger brother of the King of Huaiyang was appointed as the general manager of Luozhou, which was very effective in pacifying Shandong." Li Shimin said softly: "Shi Wanbao hunted down Liu Heitai's remnants in Luozhou, built a watchtower in the capital, and made the people Frightened, Lujiang County Prince succeeded..."
Li Shimin did not continue, but everyone understood... Li Daoxuan once served as the general manager of Luozhou to appease Shandong, but Shi Wanbao and Li Yuan, two direct descendants of the East Palace, insisted on going to war, and there was a dispute.
Under such circumstances, it was indeed inappropriate for the East Palace to appease Shandong with Cheng Mingzhen, who had a deep hatred for Liu Heita.
Li Jiancheng's face was ashen. He was the one who took the initiative to drive away Li Daoxuan and let Li Yuan take over. As a result, the latter fled back to Chang'an.
The discussion continued until noon. Li Shimin returned to Chengqian Hall with a calm face, put on light clothes, and sat by the brazier. Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Changsun Wuji had already been waiting here.
"Your Highness, how is it?"
Li Shimin couldn't help laughing and said: "Daoxuan was promoted to the Marching Marshal of Hebei Province and took charge of the army. Cheng Mingzhen was transferred to the general manager of Luozhou and also served as the Chief of the Marching Marshal's Office."
Hearing this result, not to mention Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, even Du Ruhui, who usually had a straight face, couldn't help but laugh. Luozhou is not only the most important state in Hebei Province, but the general manager of Luozhou is in a certain place. In this sense, he can command the general managers of other prefectures in Hebei Province.
As for this matter specifically, to appease Shandong, Director Luozhou is the leader... This is why Li Jiancheng insisted on taking this position more than half a year ago.
Unfortunately, Li Daoxuan was kicked away. As soon as Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, came to power, Liu Heitai came back.
"I'm afraid that too much is too little." Fang Xuanling was a little worried, "Wait until the third good news is delivered..."
Li Daoxuan is the marching marshal, and Cheng Mingzhen is the general manager of Luozhou... which means that the Prince of Qin's palace will get all the benefits. Fang Xuanling is worried about whether it will arouse the fear of the saint Li Yuan... It doesn't matter to the East Palace, they are mortal enemies anyway.
Changsun Wuji tentatively said: "Anyway, there is no platform in Hebei Province. King Huaiyang will return to the capital sooner or later. After appeasing Shandong, the general manager of Luozhou will be on the same level as the other general managers of Fuzhou."
"No problem!" Li Shimin waved his sleeves and sneered, "Does Tiance Mansion still worry about being jealous of others?"
The three of them nodded one after another after a long silence.
Indeed, it is true that he has conquered most of the world before he was young, and his military exploits are unrivaled. With Tiance, he also served as the Shangshu Ling, the leader of the Situ, the general of the Twelve Guards, the Shangshu Ling of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province, and the Shangshu Ling of Yizhou Dao.
Li Shimin like this has long been feared by people, and if you add Hebei Province to the list, you won't have to worry about lice...
