There is a solitary lamp, a bookcase, chairs and benches placed around it. There is a window on the wall on the left. Outside is a small garden with several giant trees dug from the mountain. The branches are now dead. But when it comes to midsummer, it will surely cover the scorching sun.
The wall on the right is against a row of bookshelves, which are full of books. When Li Shan walked in, Ling Jing was flipping through the books intently, his eyes shining brightly.
"If Uncle Ling likes it, just take it back."
"How can you accept such a generous gift so easily..." Ling Jing sighed: "But putting it in your study is really a waste of natural resources."
Li Shan raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Then pick some first and pick more... In two months, you can pick another batch."
Most of the books in the study now are gifts from various families after the Battle of Tiantai Mountain last year. The aristocratic families were formed in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, but they had already matured in the Han Dynasty. Each family has its own strengths and some are refined. Some are proficient in rituals, some specialize in "Shang Shu", and some are good at "Spring and Autumn".
To put it more generally, the reason why those aristocratic families can be passed down for thousands of years is not because of the large number of outstanding people, but because of their heritage.
Of course, the Cui family of Qinghe is as good as any family in the world in this regard. Two months later, Cui Shiniang's dowry contained a large number of ancient books.
However, Li Shan said that there were other reasons for letting Ling Jing choose at will. Ling Jing, Su Dingfang and his party had settled in Jingzhao with Li Shan for several years. Ling Jing entered Tiance Mansion early, while Li Shan always remained neutral in the outside world. , so some things can only be delayed.
Now the situation of seizing the heir has almost reached its final moment. Even if the prince wants to go on, Pei Shiju won't wait too long... He will be eighty next year, and the old man really can't wait any longer.
Therefore, Li Shan's words actually made it clear that when King Qin takes over the East Palace, then let's pass... Well, Ling Jing's granddaughter was looked down upon by Li Shan a few years ago, how could she still marry him? other people?
And these precious ancient books selected by Ling Jing were Li Shan's betrothal gifts.
Both of them are people with a knot in their stomach. This kind of words may seem vague, but in their hearts it makes sense. Ling Jing's face looked a little better. He sat on the chair and looked around, "Study." Why is it so small?"
Li Shan smiled and said, "If you are entertaining guests, there is a place for you."
When Li Shan was drawing the drawings last year, he unconsciously made the study area so small. At that time, Mr. Zhu had doubts... This was actually a habit formed by Li Shan in his previous life. He preferred and was more accustomed to a relatively small space. space, which will make him feel more at ease and relaxed.
"These two battles..." Ling Jing paused, "The King of Qin once reviewed the battle in Tiance Mansion. Most of the people were convinced, and the King of Qin even praised it. Handan and the pharmacist can stand shoulder to shoulder."
This evaluation was very high, but when it fell into Li Shan's ears, the look on his face seemed a little unnatural. Li Jing was one of the top ten famous generals in history. Is he really qualified to stand alongside him?
Ling Jing smiled and said, "Princess Pingyang once mentioned in private that she was afraid that Huairen's reputation would be too great."
"It doesn't matter." Li Shan shook his head and said: "I won't lead troops into battle anymore. Even if the King of Qin ascends the throne in the future, he will definitely use Li Yaoshi. During the Wude years, His Majesty would only use it as a last resort... It would be better to use it at that time. It’s the King of Qin.”
Ling Jing nodded in agreement, "Sinong Qing is already unwell, do you have a plan?"
"Let's talk about it again." Li Shan sighed, "I didn't expect that the situation in the DPRK and China is like this now... In comparison, King Qin seemed to be in trouble back then, but he waited for the times. But now it seems calm, but there are hidden waves."
Ling Jing also sighed. In the past, the biggest problem was that Li Yuan sided with the East Palace to force King Qin, but now the biggest problem is that King Qin is very likely to take over the East Palace, and Prince Li Jiancheng will not sit still and wait for death.
In the eyes of others, the prince will try his best to compete with the King of Qin, and this battle may last for many years. However, Li Shan, Ling Jing, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Cui Xin and other people who know the inside story all know that the current situation is as if it is about to end. The erupting crater may erupt at any time.
Ling Jing said quietly: "How on earth would Pei Hongda persuade the prince?
This is the biggest doubt surrounding the minds of Li Shan, Li Shimin, Ling Jing and others. Li Shan has nothing to do about it. He thought for a while and then said: "Chai Shao controls the Beiya Imperial Army. Now there are Qianniu Guards on the left and Prison Guards on the left and right." In fact, the East Palace does not have much advantage."
"Well, General Luo Yi, the guard of the right prison, and Li Gaoqian, the guard of the right prison." Ling Jing took stock: "Zhang Cong, the brother-in-law of the King of Qin, is the general of the Zuo Qianniu Guard, and the other general of the Zuo Qianniu Guard, Yu Wenshao, is a close associate of the King of Qi, but He also served under King Qin in his early years."
Li Shan added: "We also need to add the Changlin Army... If we add the Changlin Army, then the Palace Ban... the East Palace still has an advantage."
"Changlin Army?" Ling Jing said softly: "If Changlin Army wants to enter Taiji Palace, they can only go through Xuanwu Gate."
"Well, I have asked Fan Shiyi to send a message. I want to see Brother Bin Wang in the next few days." Li Shan's face looked gloomy under the candlelight, "Now the general manager of Hezhou is vacant. Chang Shi, don't drive." They are all from Luo Yi’s old department.”
Ling Jing understood this sentence. Last year, Luo Yi led his army to retreat from Lingzhou to the southwest of Yuanzhou to Longzhou, and then was transferred back to the capital. Luo Yi only brought two hundred personal guards back to the capital, while Tian The Jie army was transferred back to Hezhou... but it is difficult to say whether a small force of troops sneaked into Jingzhao or even Chang'an.
Because the household registration management in the Tang Dynasty was relatively chaotic, especially during the chaos in Guan last year, and Luo Yi had done something similar... back then, he secretly sent hundreds of elites to Beijing to cause a scene. Afterwards, Li Yuan was driven to Longyou Hezhou.
After the study was quiet for a long time, Li Shan smiled and said: "Let's meet Brother Bin first before we talk. If the East Palace is prepared, there will be no warning at all."
Ling Jing hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Changsun Fuji once advised that His Highness should leave the palace."
Li Shan was stunned for a moment before he realized that Changsun Wuji wanted Li Shimin to move out of Taiji Palace and find another place to live in Chang'an. The mystery behind this could be seen through at a glance.
Once something happens and the prince raises troops, the first thing is to open the Xuanwu Gate and let the Changlin army loyal to the East Palace enter the Taiji Palace. The second thing is to control Li Yuan and kill Li Shimin... The rest are all side effects.
In fact, these two things may go hand in hand, because Xuanwu Gate is on the northwest side of Taiji Palace, and the East Palace is adjacent to the east side of Taiji Palace. The access road is narrow, but dozens of soldiers may be enough... because Chengqian Hall, where Li Shimin lived, is located in the northeast of Taiji Palace, not far from the East Palace.
In other words, once the prince raises troops, the Chengqian Palace will immediately be within the attack range of the East Palace troops... This poses a great threat to Li Shimin and his wife, concubines, and heirs.
Li Shan suddenly wanted to laugh. There were many reasons why Li Shimin chose to rebel at Xuanwumen in history, but the most direct trigger was that he was driven out of Chang'an and lived in Hongyi Palace, north of Taiji Palace... located in In the Forbidden Garden, it is within the attack range of Changlin Army.
This is tantamount to saying that Li Yuan acquiesced to the prince's invasion of the Qin Palace...Li Shimin couldn't bear it anymore and finally launched a mutiny. In this way, Xue Wanche almost captured Hongyi Palace.
Thinking about those things, and then thinking about this life, Li Shan just felt that it was fate that played a trick on people.
