Li Shan's long speech was actually just one sentence. Even if Liang Shi wanted to use Turks to resist the Tang army, there was basically no hope.
"Your Highness is really good at it." Xin Li'er murmured, "I am impressed..."
"It's just a small trick." Li Shan waved his hand and said: "The Tang Dynasty unified the world. In a few years, it defeated Tuyuhun in Longyou, and defeated the Turks in Shuozhou and Guannai Road. If Liang Shidu insisted on resisting and could not regain the three states, then His Majesty would have no choice but to do so. It can make the King of Qin attack it."
"I have so many talents in military strategy, but compared with the King of Qin, it is really difficult to compete with him..."
"Your Highness is too modest." Xin Li'er smiled bitterly and said, "Jieli Khan and his son, Dubu Khan, and Tuli Khan were all defeated..."
Li Zhengbao hasn't heard anything about it yet, but Xin Li'er has vaguely noticed it, and hesitantly whispered: "Your Highness, the two of us are captured, if we can escape with our lives..."
"Do you know who is the Duke of Rui State in the Tang Dynasty?" Li Shan interrupted Xin Li'er calmly.
"Of course I know."
They are all warlords supported by the Turks. How could they not know that Yuan Junzhang was the last local separatist force before Liang Shidu, and it was the King of Handan who was in front of him who forced him to surrender.
Xin Li'er once heard that on the tenth day of Mayi, Li Huairen made friends with Yu Sheshe, but attacked the camp on a snowy night and beheaded him... That was also the beginning of the name Li Huairen spreading throughout the grasslands.
"Do you remember He Sui?"
Li Zhengbao's breathing was a little rapid. He was also captured alive by the King of Handan. He Sui's life and death may very well determine his own fate.
"What these two people have in common is that they are both alive and in Chang'an." Li Shan looked at the two people with interest, "The difference is that Yuan Jun was granted the title of Duke of the country and enjoyed wealth and honor, while He Although there is no fear for his life, he is no longer a commoner and his life is extremely embarrassing."
"Why?"
Li Shan was not asking about the two people opposite him, but continued directly: "Yuan Junzhang once guarded Mayi and was very important to the Turks. However, after he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he helped the Tang army defeat the Turks. Later, he helped Gu rectify his subordinates and brought Shuozhou back. Tang Tu, after entering the dynasty and being rewarded by His Majesty, will naturally enjoy wealth and honor, and his heirs will still be able to serve in official positions."
"But He Sui was defeated and captured. He showed up without any merit and spared his life. It was just for the sake of Huairou and the generals under Liang Shidu's command."
Li Shan chuckled a few times and said, "What path do you two want to choose?"
"If you want to imitate He Sui, you can leave now... He has held great power for many years, and has thousands of subordinates. With the power in his hand, he will not lose his wealth and honor. In the future, he will be a small citizen, and he can be scolded by the guards at the city gates."
"You may want to imitate Yuan Junzhang and make meritorious service in the Tang Dynasty, or you may become a general of the Tang Dynasty and make achievements, or you may want to enjoy wealth and family peace and happiness..."
Xin Li'er's face was complicated and unspeakable. Li Zhengbao finally knew the intention of the Handan King's words today. Either get out. Anyway, Master Liang was definitely going to return Xiangyi King Li Shenfu and Pingyuan County Duke Duan Decao. I didn't believe he dared Don't listen to Tuli Khan!
Or go back and work as an internal response. In the future, the Tang army will regain the three states and wipe out the Liang division. Even if you can't be given a title or official position, you can at least enjoy the same wealth as Yuan Junzhang... and won't fall into the miserable situation like He Sui.
"Let's think about it slowly." Li Shan motioned to Fan Shiyi to send him back. Cui Xin, Wen Yanbo, and Zhang Wenguan walked out of the side room.
"Will they agree?" Cui Xin doubted Li Shan's chance of success this time.
"It doesn't matter." Li Shan said with a smile: "Just give it a try. At least let the generals under Liang Shidu know that Gu Fei is not the only one who wants to kill everyone. He only wants Liang Shidu and Liang Luoren."
Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "Xin Li'er is a cunning person. Your Highness needs to be careful in the future."
"Even if a secret report is sent, I don't dare to believe it casually." Li Shan smiled, and suddenly the topic changed, "Is Mr. Yan Bo still unwilling to forgive my nephew?"
Since being forced to write the impeachment memorial, Wen Yanbo has been calling Li Shan "Your Highness", no longer "Huairen" in private.
Wen Yanbo snorted coldly and turned to look at Cui Xin, "When will we set off?"
"Tomorrow I will go to Baiquan County with Jiang Guogong to comfort the families, and then set off back to Beijing the day after tomorrow." Cui Xin pondered for a while, "Huairen should also go there tomorrow."
"Is it necessary?" Li Shan was a little lazy.
"If Your Highness stops here, there is no need to go." Wen Yanbo sneered: "Now Liang Jun is defending the original position, and Liupan Mountain is rugged and attacking south. If no one leads the way, I am afraid that the old story of Li Guang in the Han Dynasty will happen again."
Cui Xin nodded in agreement. Without a local who was familiar with geography as a guide, he might really get lost. The terrain on the west side of Wonju was too complicated, and it was useless to hold a map.
The two major defeats of Xiangyi King Li Shenfu and Guan Guogong Rengui basically ruined the army of Yuanzhou. Officials from various places either died in battle, surrendered to the enemy, or fled. Although most of Li Shan's armies were in Guanzhong He was a soldier in the government, but he also had a dark eye on the terrain of Yuanzhou.
After all, in this era, ordinary people may not have the opportunity to leave their hometown several hundred miles in a lifetime. Of course, the soldiers of the government have this opportunity. However, from the time Li Yuan invaded Chang'an to a few months ago, there has never been a war in Yuanzhou. Xue Ju is Attacking Longzhou and Jingzhou from the flanks, and even Liang Division, it was difficult to attack Lingzhou.
There are three or two aristocratic families in Baiquan County, among which the most famous and locally powerful is the Huangfu family, with connections throughout Yuanzhou, Jingzhou and Longzhou.
It’s quite interesting to say that in this era when aristocratic families are prevalent, there are not many famous families in Guannai Road. To the east of Hedong are the Wang family, Wen family, and Guo family in Taiyuan, the Liu family in Jie County, the Pei family in Wenxi, and the Xue family in Hedong. The Longyou Road on the west side also has the Longxi Li family and the Tianshui Zhao family. Although there are Jingzhao Du family and Wei family in Guanzhong, their influence is mainly limited to Jingzhao County. The remaining more than ten prefectures are not too strong. of aristocratic families.
This may have something to do with the fact that Chang'an was the capital of all dynasties, and the Huangfu family, with Guyuan as the county seat, is already the most prestigious family in the northwest of Guannai Road.
Li Shan rolled his eyes, as if he had thought of something. He turned around and asked, "Zhigui, who came to see you yesterday?"
"Huangfu Zhong." Zhang Wenguan responded immediately: "His father Huangfuli Li and his grandfather Huangfu Wuyi are the governors of Yizhou."
"Oh, remember seeing me in Huating County?"
"That's true." Zhang Wenguan added: "Guyuan fell, and Huangfu Li led his people south to Huating. Unexpectedly, Liang Jun came to attack and the county town was lost. If it weren't for Brother Huairen's clever strategy and skill in fighting, he would have been unable to escape this disaster."
Cui Xin looked at his nephew and son-in-law with some disdain as they sang and sang together. Just fool Wen Yanbo. Just this morning, you two were still talking about Huangfu Zhong.
"Then let's meet." Li Shan made up his mind and sent Wen Yanbo away. He turned around and said with a wry smile: "I have refused to meet him twice. If I don't meet him again, I'm afraid Duke Jiang will come looking for him."
"Dong Jiang Guo?" Zhang Wenguan was a little surprised, "The Huangfu family regards Guyuan as the commander of the county, and they have never heard of old friendship with Duke Jiang Guo."
Cui Xin's eyes flickered but he didn't speak. He knew what Li Shan meant... Now Chen Shuda is likely to lean towards the King of Qin, and Huangfu Zhong's grandfather Huangfu Wuyi was a major general under the King of Qin and the governor of Yizhou, so he had to be a confidant. Bear it.
Chen Shuda might actually want to intercede.
Li Shan went back to the house and sat down, "I have already asked people to inquire. Huangfu Zhong asked to see him again and again because his father Huangfuli and his tribe were trapped in Guyuan County. He hoped that the Tang army would go north to expel Liang Jun as soon as possible."
"It's really unlucky." Zhang Wenguan clicked his tongue several times.
It was indeed unlucky. I was pretty lucky last time. King Li Shenfu of Xiangyi was defeated. Huangfuli escaped by going south first. Later, Guan Guogong Rengui regained the three states. Huangfuli naturally returned to his hometown, but the Turks attacked. , Yuanzhou fell, and Huangfuli failed to escape this time.
Huangfuzhong was able to escape because he came to Baiquan County to visit friends. He was so anxious that he naturally wanted to urge Li Shan to march as soon as possible.
Cui Xin thought for a while, "Go north immediately. I'm afraid it will be difficult to defeat the enemy, but we can't refuse categorically."
"That's right." Zhang Wenguan said loudly: "The Huangfu family is deeply rooted in Guyuan County. They are familiar with the geography and have many in-laws. They will definitely be helpful to Brother Huai."
"Zhigui looks like a counselor now." Li Shanxiao commented, and then said: "That's why I have been turning him away. Let's talk about it when we meet tomorrow."
(End of chapter)
