After sitting down again, Li Shan had to admit that the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty in front of him was indeed completely different from the stereotype in the history books. Such a grand favor and reward was even a reward that went against common sense. Li Yuan obviously had a hidden meaning. .
It was both gentle and suggestive, it was both a win-win and a warning, it was a show of goodwill and it was also a test... Li Shan secretly scolded the other party for having a dirty heart, but there was nothing he could do about it.
"Now that you are married, you should act more cautiously." Li Yuan pointed at Li Shan and said with a smile: "Just last month, I had a quarrel with the Luo family. I gave Luo Yang a whip before Pingyang, and I have already given it to you. You’ve taken it out, and besides, the juniors like Wang Renbiao and Zhang Yong didn’t suffer any loss.”
Li Shan made a complaint and said, "If you don't believe that my uncle doesn't know the truth, that guy from Luo Yang has no good intentions."
Li Yuan laughed it off. He didn't know what Luo Yangan was thinking, but Li Shan's decisive and resolute handling made him feel relieved.
After chatting for a while, Li Yuan changed the topic, "Today's Lingzhou military report reported that Lu Jilan persuaded thousands of Liang troops to surrender, and Huizhou has been restored."
"So, the war has started." Li Shan asked curiously: "Su Dingfang sent troops more than a month ago, but there has been no battle yet?"
Li Yuan shook his head, "Liang Division has stationed troops on Qingtongxia and Lingwu lines. After gathering the troops, they retreated. Now they are around Huaiyuan and Yongning. Su Dingfang and Xue Wanche are camped step by step. There has been no confrontation yet."
"In addition to Jihu, there are many tribes going south under Liang Shidu. We need to be careful of the cavalry's detours to attack the flanks." Li Shan had stayed in Yuanzhou for so long, and he was familiar with the map and terrain. "The line between Huaiyuan and Yongning... …It should be near the Great Wall?”
"That's right." Li Yuan snorted, "It's only March now, and the Turks will never come back. Even if the Liang division retreats, it will never be able to stop the attack of the army."
Li Shan stroked his short beard and wondered: "Why has Su Dingfang delayed until now..."
Instead, Li Yuan explained: "Su Dingfang is a man who is well versed in the art of war. He conquered Xiaoguan for more than two months. He only sent forwards to capture a few towns, and asked the surrender ministers to persuade Liang Jun to surrender and recover Huizhou... It has obviously been decided. Once the plan is launched, it will be as powerful as thunder and defeat the Liang army."
"That's what my uncle said." Li Shan changed the topic, "In fact, it is certain that Liang was defeated in this battle. But I don't know whether it is possible to destroy the Liang Kingdom, capture Liang's capital, capture Tongwan City, and capture Shuofang County."
"It's hard to say." Li Yuan's face didn't look good. After all, one of his concubines was abducted in Renshou Palace last year and he was completely humiliated. Now Liang Luoren is imprisoned, waiting for their brothers to reunite together. Cut into pieces by a thousand cuts.
"After leaving the Great Wall, Liang Division must be able to fight and march." Li Shan analyzed the situation, "It depends on whether Dou Gong, the commander-in-chief of the Yanzhou Road March, can make a difference. Is there no military report in Yanzhou?"
Dou Gui was a well-chosen general among the Dou clan in Fufeng. Li Shan sent him to Yanzhou Road that day. On the one hand, he wanted to help Su Dingfang become the commander-in-chief. On the other hand, he also hoped that Dou Gui would send troops from Yanzhou. , whether they go north to attack Shuofang, or go west to cooperate with Su Dingfang, they may destroy Liang Shidu.
Li Yuan shook his head and sighed: "I'm afraid Dou Shize is too impatient..."
Princess Pingyang on the side heard this and was a little confused. She interrupted and asked: "Although my uncle's methods are cruel, he has also been on the battlefield for many years. It has been more than two months since he was transferred to Yanzhou Road Marching Director. He has not sent out troops yet. Why is my father afraid of his impatience?"
Li Yuan nuzzled at Li Shan. Li Shan ughed twice and reluctantly explained: "I'm afraid Mr. Dou wants to take the first credit."
Seeing that his daughter had not yet understood, Li Yuan added: "After the great victory in Jingzhou, in terms of merit, although Huairen was ranked first, in fact... so he was transferred to Yanzhou Road Marching Chief, and Dou did not send troops to attack Tongwan City. , just waiting for the war to start in Lingzhou."
Princess Pingyang finally understood, "Once the Liang army is defeated and flees back to Shuofang, my uncle will send out troops again to mop up the remaining enemies, and he may be able to capture and kill Liang Shidu."
Li Yuan and Li Shan nodded at the same time. In the previous Lingzhou Army, Li Shan's presence was too strong. Deputy Commander Dou Gui cooperated well with him, but he had little weight. This was why Dou Gui was willing to go and extend Li Shan's advice. The main reason for state highways.
Princess Pingyang thought for a while, "Liang Shidu may flee to Wuyuan County and rely on the Turks?"
"It's possible, but it's unlikely. Is he going to attach himself to Dubu Khan or Tuli Khan?" Li Shan smiled and turned to look at Li Yuan, "Your Majesty, I don't know what's going on inside the Turks now. Daizhou , Is there any information from Shuozhou?"
"Li Yaoshi, the acting Duke, and Liu Shirang, the governor of Shuozhou, sent spies northward. In return, there was no war, but the people were distraught." Li Yuan paused and added: "It may split into two groups."
Li Shan murmured in his heart, the Turks had already split into the East and the West during the Sui Dynasty, and now the East Turks are going to split again?
From now on, one will be East-East Turks and the other East-West Turks?
After chatting for a while, Li Shan and Cui Shiniang stood up to say goodbye. They had to return to Ning today. Li Yuan waved and smiled and said: "Huairen, just take your time and relax. There will be good news in Lingzhou soon. Su Dingfang will return to the court one day and reward him again." .”
Li Shan saluted and said goodbye without changing his expression. He left the Chengtian Gate and the Zhuque Gate, got into the carriage, lowered the curtain, and Li Shancai breathed out softly and let out a long sigh.
"Mr. Lang?"
It was Zhao Da who was driving today. Li Shan did not shy away and explained in a low voice: "Your Majesty mentioned Brother Dingfang several times today. The last sentence...Brother Dingfang will return to the court after the war and step down as the commander-in-chief of the Lingzhou Army."
Cui Shiniang thought for a while and whispered: "Your Majesty, do you trust Mr. Chong?"
"Yeah." Li Shan didn't explain anything. Although he was trustworthy, he was also suspicious. He guessed that Li Yuan had tested him several times to see if he had any contact with the East Palace in private, or that Su Dingfang had stationed troops on the border of Yuanzhou and Lingzhou. The reason for the war.
After the war in Lingzhou ends, Su Dingfang will most likely be transferred back to Chang'an, but he doesn't know what position he will take... Well, in fact, there is no need to hold any position. After all, Su Dingfang still has the title of General Zuojianmen.
Whether he comes back or comes back, he doesn't need to control the Beiya Imperial Army, and can focus most of his energy on Zhuangzi's defense... Once something happens in the East Palace, Pei Shiju will definitely take action against Sun Moon Lake.
It's just that Su Dingfang's successor after resigning cannot be just anyone. Li Shenfu and Ren Gui were defeated successively, until he established the victory in two battles, and Su Dingfang's succession was largely due to himself.
Once Su Dingfang resigns, it is really not easy to choose a successor. Li Daozong, the governor of Bingzhou, the city king, reluctantly, but after all, he has been under the command of King Qin for a long time, and Zhang Shigui, the governor of Yuanzhou, is unlikely. The most suitable one is Dai Guogong, the governor of Daizhou. Li Jing.
Li Shan kept thinking about it until the carriage stopped at the door of Cui Mansion. He suddenly thought that if Dou Gui could really capture Liang Shidu and capture Tongwan City in this battle, this person would be quite suitable. .
(End of chapter)
