Linhu Palace of the Imperial City.
Li Yuan, who had fully recovered, looked at the lazy Li Shan and asked funnyly: "So short of money?"
"I heard that we are going to Pingyang to enjoy the autumn breeze?"
"I was tricked by Chang Da's men in Longzhou this year, and I had to recruit a group of refugees." Li Shanqian laughed twice, "Originally, they were resettled in Liyuan County, but then Liang Jun attacked Huating County, and my nephew selected hundreds of them. The young and strong men went north with their guards, so they could only send the old, young, women and children back to Zhuangzi to reassure them."
"There are nearly a thousand people. Just building a new house costs a lot of money, and they have to spend money like water before winter comes."
Li Shan felt dizzy when he thought about this. It was already September, and he guessed that it would be too late this year. The key was that Zhu Wei, Ling Jing and others had all told them to get the Li family's new house in shape first. After all, it would be April or May next year. It's time to move in, and with the busy farming season after spring, we may not be able to recruit enough people.
This winter, I am afraid that many people will have to spend the winter at Dongshan Temple, but Zhuangzi has prepared enough bedding and charcoal.
After hearing this, Li Yuan had nothing to say. The choice of young men to face the enemy was naturally to accommodate their families. To be serious, without those hundreds of young men, Li Shandu might not be able to calmly relieve the siege of Renshou Palace.
"That's not necessary." Li Shan chuckled twice, "I got a deal from Brother Daoxuan yesterday."
"It's unlucky for Daoxuan to meet you." Li Yuan laughed and cursed a few times, but suddenly the topic changed, "Since you don't go to Sinong Temple to do the tuck, does Huairen intend to transfer?"
This time Li Shan made a lot of contributions, but he could not be promoted to a noble title, and he was not rewarded with money or land. Many people around him shared the credit and were awarded the title, but Li Shan himself could not get anything. Obviously Li Yuan had considered it. of.
Many courtiers died in the battle this time, leaving quite a few vacant positions. Although there may not be a suitable one for Li Shan, due to the chain reaction, suitable ones can be found, such as the Right Sanqi Changshi from Zhongshu Province and the Zuo from Menxia Province. The regular attendants of Sanqi are all from the third rank, which is suitable for Li Shan.
These two positions are not too critical in Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province. For example, although Yousanqi Changshi is from the third rank in Zhongshu Province, there is Zhongshu Ling and Zhongshu Shilang above, and there is Zhongshu who is responsible for writing edicts below. Shushe people actually have little power.
But after all, the Yousanqi Changshi is from the third rank. Once the Zhongshu Shishi becomes vacant, Li Shan has the opportunity to fill it... During the Wude years, in addition to Li Shimin's appointment as Shangshu Ling, the left and right servants of Shangshu Province also ranked among the prime ministers and assistants. In addition, the adjutants of the other two provinces are not eligible to be listed as prime ministers.
But Li Shan knew very well that this kind of thing could not be asked for, so he simply said: "It is all at your Majesty's command."
After a pause, Li Shan changed his title, "But my nephew is still young and has not yet been married. In the past few years, he has been exposed to frequent wars. Please give me some time, uncle."
With a very upright attitude, Li Yuan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Huairen is in a hurry to get married."
"Yes." Li Shan sighed: "It is scheduled for May next year, there is still more than half a year."
"We got engaged early last year and will get married next year. It's not too late." Li Yuan said casually and suddenly asked: "I heard that the prince invited you to a banquet in the East Palace, but Huairen declined?"
This question is a bit deep. Li Shan did not attend the banquet in the East Palace. It may be that he did not want to be involved in the battle for the right to inherit the throne, or it may be that the prince delayed sending troops and was given a cold reception by Li Yuan.
Nowadays, many courtiers in the court are speculating whether Li Yuan has Yi Chu's thoughts... After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see what the prince wanted to do.
Li Shan spread his hands and said, "The King of Qin also asked Ling Gong to invite me, but my nephew also declined."
It was indeed true. The prince came to invite him through Wei Zheng the day before yesterday. Li Shan had confessed to Ling Jing that night... Li Shan couldn't help but think in his heart that Li Yuan was a bit well-informed. It seemed that there were informants in the East Palace.
Obviously, Li Yuan's attitude towards the eldest son is very complicated now... On the one hand, he is quite disgusted with Li Jiancheng. He doesn't know what the eldest son is thinking. If he and Erlang died in Tiantai Mountain, the prince would not be overjoyed. On the other hand, if Yi Chu, that would definitely cause a shock to the court, and even his own power would be restricted. After all, once the King of Qin takes over the East Palace, many heroes from the Tiance Mansion will inevitably join the court, and many of his ministers will be ostracized because they are attached to the East Palace.
The most typical one is Ren Gui, the current military commander of Lingzhou Road.
Li Yuan nodded slightly, "Then Huairen will stay with Sinong Qing for the time being, but you can go to Beiya in your spare time... I heard yesterday that Su Dingfang has returned to his post?"
"Yes." Li Shan's expression moved slightly, "Your Majesty has placed great trust in me, and I am willing to accept your order."
Li Yuan sighed softly. It was obvious that after the battle in Tiantai Mountain, especially after Li Shan personally sneaked into Tiantai Mountain with his personal guards, in addition to Princess Pingyang, Li Yuan's list of most trusted ministers now included Li Huairen.
It is impossible for Li Yuan to be unaware that after Su Dingfang became General Zuojianmen and was ordered to control the Beiya Imperial Army, he transferred many of Li Shan's old troops from Daizhou and Shuozhou. After the First World War in Tiantai Mountain, many of Li Shan's personal guards entered Beiya The Yamen Imperial Army served as generals at the middle and lower levels, and there were several generals including Zhang Zhongjian, He Fang, and Hou Hongtao. Among them, Zhang Zhongjian also served as the general of Zuojianmen.
In other words, Li Shan now has strong influence and control over the Beiya Forbidden Army.
Li Yuan thought for a while and added: "Su Dingfang enters the left prison gate, general."
He trusts me too much. Li Shan is speechless. Among the sixteen generals in the imperial court, only the left and right prison gate generals and the left and right Qianniu guard generals are not under the command of Li Shimin... although the first twelve guards are not. It's nominal.
When Princess Pingyang controlled the Beiya Imperial Army, both the Zuo Jianmen General and the Right Qianniuwei General were vacant. The Right Jianmen General was Luo Yi, who had left the capital, and the Zuo Qianniuwei General was the current Ling. Ren Gui, the commander-in-chief of the state road march.
One Luo Yi and the other Ren Gui were both direct descendants of Dong Gong. At that time, Li Yuan trusted Dong Gong even more, but unfortunately the situation has changed drastically now.
After returning to Beijing, Li Yuan immediately appointed Zhang Jin to replace Luo Yi as the General of the Right Prison Gate, and transferred General Dou Gui of the Right Guards to General General of the Right Qianniu Guards. The former was Li Yuan's old friend, and the latter was a relative of the East Palace. , Qin Wang are all involved, but they are not involved in the fight for the legitimate son.
However, Zhang Jin is old and Dou Gui has a somewhat arrogant temperament. He is unwilling to bow down to Su Dingfang, a junior. He only takes the position in vain. Now Su Dingfang is commanding the Beiya Imperial Army as the general of Zuojianmen, plus General Zhang Zhongjian of Zuojianmen, plus Li There are so many old subordinates, and Li Yuan also vaguely instructed Li Shanke to directly participate in the command of the Beiya Imperial Army.
If there is a change in the Xuanwu Sect in this life, Li Shanneng can easily send Li Yuan to the boat to get some wind.
Li Yuan said in a heart-to-heart tone: "Without Huairen, I can't sleep peacefully."
You trust me so much... Li Shan forced out a smile and said, "I will inspect the Beiya Imperial Army later, which will definitely make my uncle feel at ease."
(End of chapter)
