More than half a year ago, when Liu Nücheng and her tribe were attached to Liang Shidu, she had heard of the name Li Huairen, the King of Handan. It was said that he was a demon who killed countless people and loved to visit the capital.
Half a year ago, outside Huating County, Liu Nucheng personally experienced the battle that has been regarded as a legend, and for the first time she looked at the King of Handan in the Tang army from a distance.
Since then, the name Li Huairen, King of Handan, has sounded in her ears again and again. Liu Nucheng has imagined many times what the King of Handan of the Tang Dynasty would be, who was famous beyond the Great Wall and frightened several Turkic Khans. appearance.
Heroic, heroic, majestic, brave...
But at this moment, what Liu Nucheng saw was a young man who was leaning on the bedside, looking slightly sick, and holding a soup bowl with a strong medicinal smell. He did not appear heroic and heroic, but looked like a gentle and elegant scholar.
"I pay homage to Your Highness." Liu Nu hid on her knees and suddenly remembered that Liang Luoyi had mentioned that this King of Handan was said to be the most talented poet in Chang'an for a while.
"It is a crime to resist the Tang army, but now that you have surrendered, the leader of the clan, although he has not yet been rewarded by your majesty, cannot claim to be so." Li Shan handed the medicine bowl to Zhu Ba and said softly: "Ah Hei."
Liu Heier helped his uncle up and said, "Thank you, sir."
Li Shan took the tea cup handed by Zhu Bali and rinsed his mouth, and said with a smile: "When I first met him outside Nanguan Town that day, I concluded that this man has the appearance of a famous general."
"Your Highness, thank you." Liu Nv Nicheng glanced at his nephew. He had already heard Liu Heier talk about the details of his capture and the aftermath.
"Stronger than Wang Junhao." Li Shan said with a smile: "Stronger than Hou Hongtao and Qu Silang. I will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Brother Dingfang and Zhang Zhongjian in the future."
This evaluation is not a low one. Apart from Li Shan himself, the most important people who played a key role in this army expedition and previous battles were Su Dingfang and Zhang Zhongjian.
Li Keshi, who was sitting aside, smiled and said: "It is said that His Highness's sharp eyes and ability to recognize people are rare in the world. Ding Fang is now a Duke. Zhang Sanlang should also be able to become a Duke in this battle. He will definitely be a hero one day." Famous general."
Over there, Liu Nucheng kept saying modestly, and he also heard the clansmen around Liu Heier mention that Su Dingfang and Zhang Zhongjian were his nephew's predecessors.
Li Shan turned around and frowned, "Uncle, this is the inner room."
"Hahaha." Master Li stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Then you should call me Huairen."
"This is the right reason." Li Shan introduced: "This is the younger brother of Li family in Longxi Danyang. Now he is General You Qianniu Guard. He is the favorite general of the King of Qin. In his early years, he was alone in Chang'an, so he had many helpers."
Liu Nucheng bowed. He had also heard of the reputation of the Li family in Longxi, but his eyes flickered.
Li Kai, who was standing behind Li Keshi, said softly: "The person who just came out to greet us is Xue Wanche, the commander-in-chief of the cavalry, Duke of Wu'an County, who is a confidant of the Prince of the East Palace."
The corners of Liu Nucheng's mouth twitched. He had heard that the two princes of the Tang Dynasty were fighting for their direct heirs... He had to consider this. He relied on Liang Shidu instead of joining the Turks, largely because Jieli could Internal strife between the Khans and the Tuli Khans.
Wang Junhao, who was standing beside the bed, said in a loud voice: "Mr. Lang has won the trust of your majesty."
Oh, I understand, this King of Handan is the direct descendant of the Tang Emperor, and he is not involved in the fight for the direct descendant... Liu Nv Nicheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone in the room...except Liu Nv Nicheng and Liu Hei'er, all fell silent after hearing Wang Junhao's words. Li Shan looked around and saw that Zhu Ba had already gone out, including Su Dingfang, who had been silent. Wang Junhao didn't know the inside story yet, so he really thought that Li Shan had not been involved in the fight for the heir.
Li Shan coughed twice and said, "Brother Demou."
Li Kai responded and took an official document from the desk beside him and handed it to Liu Nv Nicheng, "If there is no objection, send it to Chang'an tomorrow to report to His Majesty."
Liu Nv Nicheng opened it and only glanced at it before passing it to Liu Hei'er. He couldn't read Chinese characters, but Liu Hei'er was able to do so.
While waiting, Li Kai said: "Xu Jihu clan is attached, they are allowed to trade, and they are allowed to build houses. Your Highness recommends leaders to serve as officials. At least one person will join the court. As for Ah Hei..."
"If you are willing to serve as an official, you can join the Sixteenth Guards." Li Shan said: "If you don't want to, Liu Nu will become an official or Liu Zhao will become an official, and you may not be able to join the Sixteenth Guards."
Before Liu Hei'er finished reading, he suddenly said seriously: "I would like to be by your side."
"You make the decision yourself." Li Shan said with a smile: "But if the lonely cold air enters the body, he may return to the court for recuperation."
"I would like to follow His Highness." Liu Heier's expression remained unchanged and he continued to read. After a while, he nodded to Liu Nv Nicheng.
Liu Nvji originally thought that the King of Handan wanted to take her to Chang'an, so the Jihu cavalry would naturally be commanded by Liu Heier. But when she heard that Li Shan admitted that he might return to the court, she couldn't help but be a little surprised... He was actually There is no doubt that the King of Handan is lying.
Is it myself or Liu Zhao?
Liu Nücheng rolled her eyes and turned to look at Liu Heier with questioning eyes.
"You can discuss it by yourselves later." Li Shan said with a smile: "I can guarantee that His Majesty will definitely agree to it. Is there anything else you are dissatisfied with?"
"I don't dare to hope too much." Liu Heier bowed and said, "It is lucky for our tribe to be able to shelter from the wind and rain and live a stable life."
"Then let's talk about the war." Li Shannu pursed his lips, "Brother Dingfang."
Su Dingfang, who had been silent and just closed his eyes to rest, opened his eyes and said in a short and fast rhythm: "In three days, Xue Wanche and Duan Zhixuan will lead 3,000 cavalry to Tongxin County. Food, grass, and ordnance will be delivered."
"Within three days, Jihu will capture Anle Town."
Su Dingfang looked at Liu Heier, "If the news hasn't leaked yet, Anle Town is only more than 40 miles away from Tongxin County, and there are more than 2,000 Liang soldiers stationed there. It will not be difficult to defeat."
Liu Nücheng fell silent. Unlike Liu Heier and Liu Zhao, he was still somewhat resistant to a counter-attack.
Li Shan said casually: "If you don't want to, you can go to the Hajj. Your Majesty will give you a reward and let Ah Hei or Liu Zhao lead the army... Oh, by the way, after this battle, the Jihu clan can choose to settle around Anle Town. "
Liu Nücheng's eyes lit up. Anle Town is located near mountains and rivers. It is a pretty good place. If they can settle here and build houses to avoid wind and snow, the people of the tribe will be able to settle down.
"The former Han general Wei Qing crossed the grassland, swept across the Mobei, and settled the Xiongnu people in a peaceful place. He was one of the five vassal states established by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty." Li Kai said, "Zhang Huan, the famous general of the Later Han Dynasty, once served as the captain of the Anding vassal state. It was abandoned by the Jin Dynasty."
Liu Nucheng gritted her teeth, "I am willing to seek peace and happiness, but what if Liang Jun attacks?"
"Master Liang is far away in Lingwu and can't arrive at the moment." Su Dingfang said without thinking: "What's more, the wind and snow may not last until the first month of the year. How can Liang Jun send troops to attack?"
Seeing that Liu Nu was hiding silently, Li Shan smiled and said: "The only concern I have is that I am afraid that the Tang army will retreat and sit back and watch the bloody battle between Jihu and Liang Jun."
(End of chapter)
