On August 22, a team of two hundred cavalry slowly appeared by the Ba Bridge. The small carriage opened the curtain, and a thin young man leaned out, his eyes falling on the weeping willows by the river.
Goodbye Baqiao, goodbye Baqiao.
Li Shan clearly remembered that the first time he went to Chang'an, he was curious about where Baqiao was. The first time he really saw Baqiao was when he was recruited into the army by Li Qianyou and went to Hebei, where he made his fortune.
The first time I saw Baqiao on my return trip, I thought at that time that even if I wanted to be a chess piece, I should be a heavy chess piece. After making trouble in Shandong, I either actively or passively intensified my efforts in Chang'an. So much so that his reputation grew, and his rivalry with Pei Shiju officially began.
The second time I saw Baqiao on my return trip was at the beginning of this year. Yanmen was victorious and its reputation spread throughout the court and outside. Holding the Daizhou Army in hand, I already had the intention to retreat, and pushed Li Jing out in line with the holy will... but I didn’t expect that fate would play a trick on people.
Li Shan ignored the dissuasion of Qu Silang who was driving, jumped out of the carriage, and touched the silk weeping willow with his own hands. He was filled with emotions. His first thought when he came to this era was that he could not waste his life. Since he came here, he would be praised by countless people in future generations. era, then you must engrav your name in the history books.
Now, it seems that I have done it, but at the same time, I have paid an extremely heavy price.
More than two months have passed, and the sadness is hidden in the bottom of his heart. Li Shan is not sentimental from time to time, but he is about to return to his hometown, and it is inevitable after all... He will see Baqiao again, but Zhu Shitou, Zhu Shiliu, Fan Laosan, and the Tan brothers will see each other again. Baqiao was nowhere to be seen.
Two months ago, Li Shan sent people to send the bodies of the fallen guards back to Chang'an. Ling Jing mentioned in his letter that Zhuangzi, which was originally purple because of the use of red bricks, was as white as snow in winter.
On the third trip back to see this famous Baqiao, what will happen to me in Chang'an?
Now that it has been the seventh year of Wude, the battle for heirship is about to become intense. Will you actively or passively participate in it?
"Finally home."
Hearing this, Li Shan looked at Zhang Wenguan who was approaching him funny. There was no joy on the little guy's face.
Cui Xin returned to the court more than a month ago and took Li Zhaode with him, but Zhang Wenguan shamelessly stayed in Dai County and had a great time... In Chang'an, there are still so many elders in charge, but in Daizhou, Who can control him?
However, Zhang Wenguan's so-called play was also valuable and helped Li Shan a big favor.
"Brother Huairen..." Zhang Wenguan laughed dryly, "You still need to cultivate yourself in these two days. When you visit the Cui Mansion... remember to bring your little brother with you."
Li Shan couldn't help laughing. Zhang Wenguan's father, Zhang Qianxiong, was the magistrate of Yangcheng. The Zhang family in Wucheng had many old in-laws in Chang'an, but the closest relationship was with Cui Xin's wife Zhang, who was also Zhang Wenguan's direct aunt.
Although Mrs. Zhang was very satisfied with Li Shan as her son-in-law, she was not satisfied with her nephew Zhang Wenguan... who allowed this guy to cheat on him and make secret arrangements with his cousin again and again.
There was a report from a scout exploring the road ahead. Fan Shiyi, who had a big scar on his face, came galloping over on his horse. "Lang Jun, Duke Xihe, Duke of Ying, Duke of Zhongshu, and Duke Huo, the commander-in-chief of the Prince Consort, are waiting for you at Changlepo." .”
Zhang Wenguan clicked his tongue twice and said in a low voice: "What a grand scene, Brother Huairen...Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, except for the King of Qin, there has been no such scene."
Indeed, after returning from a great victory, the court should send out important ministers to welcome them. First, Li Shimin pacified the Western Qin Dynasty. The sage Li Yuan assisted Chen Shuda and Pei Ji in Changlepo to welcome them. Later, in the battle of Luoyang and the great victory in Luoshui, different people came to greet them. , but all in Changlepo.
In fact, it is normal. After all, Li Shimin fought all the significant battles during the Li and Tang dynasties. Li Xiaogong was qualified. Unfortunately, he was falsely accused of treason and returned to Chang'an in disgrace. Naturally, he was not treated like this.
Therefore, after the great victory at Luoshui, Changlepo appeared again to greet Li Shan. Although there was no Prime Minister this time, there were two ministers of Zhongshu and a prince-in-law, and the ones chosen were all friendly with Li Shan. Obviously It's a deliberate arrangement.
Yu Wenshiji had the earliest friendship with Li Shan, and Chai Shao and his wife had the deepest relationship with Li Shan. Wen Yanbo, the Duke of Xihe County, was ordered to inspect Daidi and had a good relationship with Li Shan. In addition, during this war, Wen Bang was also at Guji Town Zhaibao Inside.
Li Shan did not board the carriage, but rode a tall horse with the help of Qu Silang, and a group of cavalry slowly passed Baqiao.
On Changle Slope, he could see the people coming out to greet the people from a distance. Thinking of Li Shansan's great achievements in defeating the Turks, young Zhang Wenguan couldn't help but said in a low voice: "This is what a man should do."
On that day, Li Shan set out to leave Dai County. From Yongkang County Duke Li Jing down, almost all the subordinate officials, generals and officials gathered together to bid farewell to Li Shan.
On that day, the convoys and cavalry that set out were crowded by the crowds of people. Zhang Wenguan saw with his own eyes that the old Su Lao poured wine with his hands shaking to thank the King of Handan for protecting the land.
After leaving Dai County and heading south, Zhang Wenguan found that almost everywhere he went, Li Shan received extremely grand hospitality. Whether it was the people at the bottom, the residents in the city, or even the high-ranking nobles, everyone praised him.
Zhang Wenguan remembered that that day in Taiyuan, almost all the clans sent their children to welcome them. The Wang family of Taiyuan held a banquet, and the Wen family and the Guo family were all accompanied by famous people. One of the Guo family's children commented that Daidi and even Hedong, Fortunately, there was King Handan, so it prospered.
From a certain perspective, this evaluation is not an exaggeration. Li Shan almost single-handedly restored the prosperity of Daizhou. The development of trade routes activated the entire Hedong Road. He changed the war situation between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. Pushing the front line outside Yanmen Pass finally brought peace to Hedong.
It is indeed not an exaggeration, because at this time in history, the Tang Dynasty still placed the main force of its army in Bingzhou, and Jieli Khan even joined forces with Tuli Khan to break through the border. If Li Shimin had not played a counterintuitive plan, the Turks would probably have Drinking horses from the Yellow River.
"Huairen has lost weight." Yuwen Shiji, who was the first to speak, did not use the clichés. "He is quite weathered."
Li Shan has long since recovered from his injury that lasted more than two months, but the impact of this war on him may never fade away in his lifetime.
"I will be crowned next year." Chai Shao said with a smile and looked carefully. Although there was still a gentle smile on his face, Chai Shao, as a famous general, was keenly aware of the sharpness in that smile.
"From the letter written by Si Lang, Huairen looks like jade, and in the battle formation, he is as sharp as a sword." Wen Yanbo looked at Su Dingfang, Wang Junhao and others behind Li Shan, and said softly: "Your Majesty sent an order to hold a banquet in honor of Huairen today. After all, Dingfang and Junhao will go to the banquet together."
Li Shan was a little surprised. Although this victory over the Turks was of great significance, such treatment was still too grand. Perhaps it was compensation for his own invitation to return to the court?
