Outside the Lake Lining Palace, Li Yuan walked slowly along the lake, with a heavy look of worry on his wrinkled face. He raised troops in Jinyang, fought several battles, conquered the world in seven years, and accomplished things at a rapid pace across the dynasties. But it also brings a lot of hidden dangers.
In November, a lot of news that made Li Yuan sad came from various places. There was another rebellion in Shu. Although it was not a big disturbance, it still made people panic.
Although Shandong was pacified, he once established himself as King Yan, and later surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and was granted the title of King of Beiping. Last year, Gao Kaidao, who revolted against the Tang Dynasty again, led the Xi tribe to attack Youzhou. King Luo Yi of Yan County intended to return...but Li Yuan was undecided.
What worries Li Yuan the most is that the Jianghuai War is still raging. Since the end of October, Prince Zhao Li Xiaogong, pacifier Li Daliang, and Guan Guogong Ren Gui have attacked Songyang, Wuhu, and Yangzhou from all directions, but have not made an inch of progress.
Instead, Fugong sent troops to Youzhou from Hangzhou and Huzhou. Zuo Nan, the governor of Youzhou, was defeated and could only surround the city to protect himself.
Although Li Yuan had never served in Jiangnan, just looking at the map, Li Yuan knew that the situation was not good.
Youzhou is the surrounding area of Huangshan City in later generations. It was captured by the Jianghuai Army in the early years. From Youzhou to the north, you can stab Li Xiaogong's army in the butt.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and King Qin have arrived."
Li Yuan turned around and walked into the Linhu Hall. The interior of the hall was as warm as spring. It was very different from the snow-capped outside and the howling cold wind. Li Yuan took off his outer robe and sat at the top. "Xiao Gong wants to take Danyang directly. The pharmacist advises to go slowly." So, what do you think, Dalang Erlang?"
Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin looked at each other. The former straightened his body and said loudly: "There are heavy troops in front and chasing troops behind. Uncle Wang of Zhao County is the commander-in-chief and has the power to control."
Li Shimin shook his head and said: "If we can take Danyang directly with light troops and capture Fugong Er, the Song army will be defeated. This is the best. However, the opening chapter of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu clearly states that soldiers are the major events of the country, the place of life and death, and the key to survival." The Tao cannot be ignored."
Relatively speaking, Li Yuan paid more attention to his second son's point of view when it came to military strategy, "Erlang elaborated on it."
"Danyang is the home base of Fugong. This officer has experienced wars for a long time and is comparable to ordinary thieves and bandits." Li Shimin said eloquently, "Fugong sent his generals Chen Zhengtong and Xu Shaozong to lead tens of thousands of troops to garrison Qinglin Mountain. He also sent Feng Huiliang and Chen At that time, he led the navy to block the river, and even connected the river with iron cables. The boat division went south and built city walls along the coast."
"If the light troops attack Danyang and fail to win a single battle, they will be defeated by the Song army from both front and rear."
Seeing Li Yuan slightly nodding, Li Jiancheng felt chest tightness and shortness of breath. Among the clan generals, he was now wooing Li Xiaogong and Li Shenfu. Naturally, he wanted to be on Li Xiaogong's side. "But now Youzhou is about to be lost. Uncle Wang of Zhao County is stationed in the south of Wuhu. If the Song Dynasty The army marched north to attack..."
"Quan Wendan, the deputy general manager of the march in Jiangnan Province, is currently stationed in Hongzhou. He can be ordered to go north to aid Youzhou." Li Shimin was confident. "If Zuo Nandang, the governor of Youzhou, is ordered to hold on to the city, the Song army will not dare to go north easily."
Li Yuanchi asked: "Quan Wen's birthday...but after the former Duke of Fucheng?"
"The nephew of Duke Fucheng." Li Shimin nodded and said, "He is good at fighting. Although it was difficult to stop Fugong Er's rebellion, he led his troops to retreat south and kept the army undefeated. He is both wise and brave."
Li Yuan thought about it in his mind and said, "I plan to order Quan Wendan, deputy general manager of the march in Jiangnan Province, to lead the army north. This message should be sent to Prince Zhao."
Both Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin knew well. Generally speaking, Li Xiaogong and Li Jingzheng's deputies were both his father Li Yuan's people. When the two were fighting, Li Yuan was not able to be biased, let alone speak clearly, so he would use this method to support Li Jing.
At this time, someone from the palace announced, "Your Majesty, Princess Pingyang has arrived."
He summoned his two sons in Linhu Palace just to avoid Pingyang, but why did they come anyway... Li Yuan held his forehead and sighed, "Let her come in."
Princess Pingyang, dressed in military uniform, stepped inside and said, "Meet my father."
"Pingyang..." Li Yuan forced a smile, "This matter cannot be ignored."
Li Jiancheng winked and asked the palace servants to bring the bench over, and persuaded: "Third sister, if we send troops in the coldest month of winter, there is little chance of winning..."
Li Yuan has been worrying a lot recently, and Yanmen is also a major event. Liu Shirang actually went out with Cui Xin and Li Shan to recruit Yuan Junzhang before he was recalled to Chang'an. Yuan Pu also left isolation and never returned. The news is almost cut off. .
Two days ago, Li Shenfu sent a letter to Liu Shirang to surrender the enemy, which led the Turks to go south to harm the recruitment. Cui Xin and Li Shan were missing. Li Shenfu asked himself to lead a small force out of the border to investigate the truth... Li Shenfu had been planning to send troops for a long time. , as long as he comes out of seclusion, regardless of whether Liu Shirang is really a traitor or not, Li Shenfu will definitely be able to crush him to death anyway.
After the news came out, the whole court was in shock. Everyone said that Liu Shirang should be killed. Li Jiancheng strongly suggested that he should be deposed and then interrogated by his family. However, Li Shimin, who knew what he was doing, suggested that he take it slow and wait until the dust settles before discussing the crime... Although the news was cut off. , but he didn't quite believe it. Li Shan, who had long suspected that Liu Shirang might defect to the Turks, and had ignored the opponent's personal control of Yanmen, would be trapped in Mayi so easily?
The most obvious proof is that Li Shan left the customs and invited Li Daoxuan to personally guard Yanmen Pass... Fortunately, Li Shan kept an eye on it. Otherwise, Li Shenfu led his troops to invade. Even if the Turks did not go south, Li Shan, Cui Xin, Mayi and his party would have It is bound to fail.
Princess Pingyang was different. She was only worried about Li Shan's life and death, and urged Li Yuan to send Huaiyang King Li Daoxuan to send troops to investigate... In the cold winter months, it was impossible for the Turks to invade in large numbers.
"Third sister, even if..." Li Jiancheng advised: "You can still redeem it with a lot of money."
Well, in recent years, both sides have detained envoys more than once or twice. Even Changsun Shunde, who ranked fourth on the Yuanmou list of meritorious officials and was given the title of Xue Guogong, and later was listed on the list of twenty-four meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion, was also detained by the Turks.
"How can it be compared?!" Princess Pingyang was furious, "Huairen has done great service to the country, but he is still young and has not yet been crowned. He easily assigns heavy responsibilities. Isn't this the way for the country to accumulate talents?"
"What's more, the Cui family of Qinghe is a famous family in the world. If Cui Xin is trapped in Mayi..."
Li Jiancheng didn't know if he was out of his mind, so he muttered, "The Zheng family in Xingyang also has..."
Li Shimin on the side couldn't help grinning and almost laughed.
Now it's good. Princess Pingyang, who was just facing Li Yuan, is now facing Li Jiancheng with full firepower. "She was captured by the Turks, but was sent to persuade her to surrender. After returning to the court, there was no punishment at all, and she was still able to serve as Hongluqing. This has been the case in all dynasties." , unheard of!”
Li Jiancheng's face darkened and he closed his mouth. Princess Pingyang was talking about Hongluqing Zheng Yuanxuan. This man was detained by the Turks for the fourth year of Wude. Jieli Khan ordered him to persuade the Hedong garrison to surrender... After finally returning to the court, because he was a prince, His wife's family, the Zheng family in Xingyang, was actually reinstated.
The Hedong garrison who was unsuccessfully persuaded by Zheng Yuanxuan to surrender was Liu Shirang, the then general manager of Bingzhou.
Li Jiancheng also felt a little regretful. He only considered that Liu Shirang would not be able to surrender in the cold winter, but he did not expect that Liu Shirang followed Cui Xin and Li Shan to Mayi and ended up like this.
Li Yuan thought sullenly in his mind... Liu Shirang surrendered to the enemy. There is no need to think about it. This guy went out with him and secretly communicated with the Turks. That's why the Turks went south to obstruct Yuan Junzhang... Well, the logic is very smooth.
If Cui Xin and Li Shan were really trapped in Mayi, it would really be... Li Yuan felt a headache. The Cui family in Qinghe had five surnames and seven families. Although it was difficult to deal with, Li Shan's side was even more difficult to deal with.
As we all know, Li is good at making great contributions to the country. Among the people in the clan who have received great favors from him are Li Daoxuan and Princess Pingyang. This time they are doing great work for the country...
He didn't know what to do, but it was absolutely impossible to send troops outside the wall now. Li Yuan glanced around and couldn't help but feel angry... Li Shimin sat there leisurely, saying nothing, just watching the fun.
