In the early morning, there was still the patter of rain outside and the sound of crackling roof tiles. Li Shan opened his arms and asked Zhou and the two maids to dress him in the prince's clothes. He listened intently to the voice that sounded like the sound of nature.
According to Zhou and Xiaoman, these two charming maids were sent by the Cui family to serve them, and they didn’t know whether it was Zhang’s intention or Cui Shiniang’s intention.
There was such a rule in ancient times. The mother-in-law would send her maid over in advance to test the quality of her future son-in-law... Well, but Li Shan already had a beautiful concubine and a pretty maid.
Or competing for your daughter's favor?
Li Shan didn't think about it. He only remembered that when the two maids helped him back to the house last night, Cui Xin's face didn't look good.
Turning his eyes, Li Shan sighed softly: "It's a great blessing to be able to return to the fortress alive, so why are you crying?"
Xiaoman, with red and swollen eyes, stood on tiptoes and touched the arrow mark on Li Shan's face. She couldn't help but sob a few more times. She arrived in Dai County the day before yesterday. From the moment she saw Li Shan, she became a tearful beauty. .
Zhou turned to the front and carefully put on her belt. There were still tears in the corners of her eyes, looking like a pear blossom with rain in it.
"Stop crying." Li Shan reached out and wiped the corners of Zhou's eyes, and said with a wry smile: "Fortunately, your second brother is not out of trouble, otherwise..."
Mrs. Zhou wrinkled her straight nose and whispered, "Next time, Mr. Lang will take the slave family with him..."
"Next time?" Li Shan smiled miserably. For something like the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he might not hesitate, and even the guards around him would take the risk. However, he was really unwilling to bear such a tragic battle like this one again.
What's more, Tuyuhun was temporarily stable. Murong Shun, who had been staying in the Central Plains for a long time, had defeated the prince appointed by his father Fu Yun and ascended to the throne. To show his sincerity, Murong Shun came to Chang'an to meet with Tang Dynasty at the end of last year. Emperor, even if there is another war, it will probably be a long time later.
Xue Yantuo has not yet established the country, and the Liang divisions are all living in a hustle and bustle. The next big battle should be against the Eastern Turkic Han Kingdom. Li Shan has not yet decided... It would be really satisfying to behead Jieli Khan, but in this life of war Can it still be as smooth as in the original time and space?
Considering that although the Eastern Turks have not lost their vitality, this defeat is likely to intensify the civil strife. It is not known whether the troops will be sent outside the Great Wall in this life, whether it will be the Wude Year or the Zhenguan Year.
But if the battle for the right to inherit the throne is not resolved, even if Li Yuan has some confidence, he will not dare to send troops rashly.
Li Shan sighed deeply, and then Zhang Wenguan's shout came from outside, "Brother Huairen, Brother Huairen!"
Signaling Zhou and Xiaoman to enter the inner room, Li Shan sat on the bench with the support of the maid, smiling and looking out the door. Zhang Wenguan and Li Zhaode came in first.
Zhang Wenguan looked at Li Shan, who was dressed in the attire of a county king, and said, "Brother Huairen is so elegant!"
Fang Yizhi and Li Kai, who followed behind, smiled but said nothing.
Li Kai observed carefully that Cui Xin was about to read out the edict of award today, but Li Shan's face seemed to be smiling, but there was no smile in his eyes, while Fang Yizhi was thinking about Li Shan's remaining poem last night, " One general's success will destroy ten thousand bones."
After chatting for a while, Li Zhaode came closer and whispered: "Is it right here?"
"Yes." Li Shan responded casually, but seeing that Li Zhaode's expression was not very good, he sneered: "There is no reward, but there is no reward for being a brother!"
Although the specific content of the reward is not clear, Li Yuan sent Li Shan's future father-in-law Cui Xin as an envoy, which is the last word... Defeat the Turks three times, capture the Khan flag, and drive away from Jieli. Such military achievements, even if it is It was impossible for Li Yuan to turn a blind eye.
Therefore, everyone else may get a reward, but Li Jing will definitely not get it, or when Li Shan returns to the court, Li Yuan will find an excuse...but not this time.
As the general manager of Daizhou who was in charge of four continents, all his subordinates received rewards, but Li Jing received nothing, which was naturally a bit embarrassing... And generally speaking, rewards after a war may not necessarily have to wait until you return to the court, but they must be in a formal place.
But this time Cui Xin did not choose Daizhou General Manager's Office, but was going to read out the edict in Xia City... That's why Li Zhaode would test it, and Li Shan used sufficient reasons to block it.
He, Li Jing, gained nothing. Didn’t I, the general who personally led the army, gain nothing?
Li Zhaode shut up in anger. Although he had only arrived in Dai County two days ago, this historical prime minister during the reign of Emperor Gaozong quickly understood everything. He no longer had any intention of playing around and was only thinking about how to smooth things over.
Li Kai glanced at his cousin. He knew in his heart that the relationship between Li Shan and his third uncle could no longer be eased, but he hoped to continue the harmonious relationship with his family and the family of his fifth uncle Li Qianyou.
Some time ago, Li Kai huddled in the county government office and never came forward. In fact, he got a hint from Li Shan... He was thinking that if Li Shan really wanted to do something, then there should be a long talk today.
There was a message from the guards outside. Li Shan held the table and tried it, and said with a wry smile: "Brother Demou and Zhao Dexiang can also be asked to help."
The hall was crowded with people. Li Jing, the manager of Daizhou who arrived last, had no expression on his face. He was neither angry nor frustrated. His expression didn't change slightly until he saw his two nephews helping Li Shan enter... …He naturally understands, this is the hint given by the other party.
There was a lot of noise in the hall. Most of the leaders of Daizhou were here. Everyone knew the significance of this great defeat of the Turks. This was the first time that the Turkic Khanate was defeated by this dynasty, and it was outside the Great Wall, not inside. There must be generous rewards in Hedong, Guan Nei, and the court, and the hands of several generals who have not yet received titles are trembling with excitement.
Li Shan moved forward slowly with the support of his two friends. Wherever he passed, the noise turned to silence, and the scattered queues became organized. Cui Xin, who was at the front, couldn't help but feel emotional when he saw this scene.
"Please invite Cui Sheren to read the edict."
Cui Xin nodded, turned to the prostrate generals with the edict in hand, and recited it loudly.
A clear voice recalled in the hall. After the initial narration of merits, Cui Xin began to read out the rewards of each general in a measured tone. Fang Yizhi and Li Zhaode, who were waiting outside the hall, couldn't help but change their expressions.
The significance of defeating the Turks three times cannot be compared with the battle in which King Qin swept the Central Plains and captured two kings in one battle in the fourth year of Wude. However, if most of the generals present had not already had a political stance, then these people would be regarded by the court as direct descendants of the King of Handan. .
Because the rewards this time were generous were beyond the imagination of many people. After following the King of Handan to make such meritorious deeds and receive such a reward, whether they wanted to or not, their background would be more or less related to the King of Handan.
After all, Fang Yizhi was a few years older. He was thinking in his mind that after the Hulao War in Luoyang, although there were two battles in Shandong, the pacification of Jianghuai, and the westward expedition to Tuyuhun, the intensity of the title creation was far from comparable to this time. .
When the edict was read out, Li Shan had a rather strange look on his face. He thought that Li Yuan was too generous. It could be called a title giveaway, and almost everyone had a share!
Perhaps because Li Shan gave up his duties as the governor of Daizhou and returned to the Qing Dynasty in the name of recovering from his injuries, even Wang Junhao, the commander of his bodyguards, was granted a title and became a male from Leshou County.
(End of chapter)
