Renzhi Palace is located in Yuhua Mountain in the southwest of Fangzhou, thirty miles away from Yijun County, and only thirty miles away from the junction of Fangzhou and Jingzhao.
Chang'an is located in the center of Jingzhao Prefecture, but it is relatively southwest, so although it is not far, it cannot be reached in one day. The team stayed overnight in Sanyuan County and set off northward the next day.
The next day, Li Shan was too lazy to follow the convoy and went to Renzhi Palace with his personal guards in advance... Li Yuan himself could drive a horse at a gallop, but he still had so many harem concubines and underage princes and grandsons with him. .
At the junction of Fangzhou and Jingzhao Mansion, Li Shan deliberately stayed for a while. Looking back, he realized that there was no such name as Jingzhao Mansion until now.
There was one in the former Sui Dynasty, but this dynasty was renamed Yongzhou, and Li Shimin also served as the pastor of Yongzhou. As a result, not only the early Tang Dynasty, but also the Jingzhao Mansion was not reset until the later years of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty... A similar situation exists with Li Shimin's current buttocks The Shangshu Order directly led to the number of five prime ministers and assistants in the Sui Dynasty becoming six.
However, although there is no such name as Jingzhao Prefecture now, the world is still accustomed to calling Jingzhao Prefecture instead of Yongzhou. This may not be the largest prefecture in the world, but it must be the most densely populated prefecture in the world. On the one hand, it is because of the city of Chang'an. On the other hand, the gathering power of the ancient city that has been passed down for thousands of years is because in the past few decades, Jingzhao Mansion has been one of the main areas with the least wars... Except for Li Yuan's attack on Chang'an, there have been basically no large-scale wars.
The most typical manifestation is that the average prefecture has six or seven counties and three or four counties, but now there are 21 counties in Jingzhao Prefecture.
Before asking Li Shimin to recommend that Li Yuan come to Renzhi Palace to spend the summer, Li Shan, who always felt that something was very likely to happen, took a good inventory of Jingzhao Mansion... After all, he did not dare to alert the enemy and go to Fangzhou to investigate.
After Li Yuan ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor and established the Tang Dynasty, the rebels from Jinyang were deployed in various places in Jingzhao to defend Chang'an. However, they first had several battles with the Xue family and his son of the Western Qin Dynasty, and then Liu Wuzhou and Song Jingang almost swallowed up the entire Hedong. , had to mobilize all the troops in Guanzhong, and then there were successive wars.
Therefore, in the past ten years, this army has been killed in battle, disabled and disabled, promoted and retired, and a large number of grassroots generals and soldiers have shed blood in Shandong, Hebei, and the Central Plains, and even followed Li Xiaogong and Li Jing traveled as far as Jiangnan and Lingnan.
In short, this army that was most loyal to Li Yuan has basically dissipated. This is one of the reasons why Li Yuan was extremely jealous of Li Shimin in the past few years... In the army, he, the emperor, could not suppress his son at all.
The last remaining part of Li Yuan's direct army is the so-called Beiya Forbidden Army. This is also the only established army that legitimately exists in Chang'an and even the imperial city and palace city... The Changlin Army is actually a special case. At that time, Li Yuan tacitly approved the check and balance of the East Palace. Tiance Mansion, and Li Yuan has not officially started Yi Chu yet, so naturally he will not order the disbandment of the Changlin Army.
Outside of Chang'an, the troops defending the imperial capital were government troops who took turns to serve... In name, they were taken in turn by the Zhechong Prefecture of Tianxia, but in fact they were mainly government troops from Guanzhong, Jingzhao, and Hedong.
This army will not send troops without the Tiger Talisman, and it will not enter Chang'an without the Holy Order.
The number of soldiers in Fanshang is not fixed. Li Shan has repeatedly surveyed the map and asked Ling Jing. This year, the number of soldiers in Fanshang is around 6,000.
However, two thousand of them were stationed in Weinan County on the easternmost side of Jingzhao Prefecture, bordering Huazhou, and were hidden as the backing of Fenglingdu and Tongguan. Two thousand of them were stationed on the south side of Jingzhao Prefecture to guard Luogu Pass and Ziwu Pass. , Jinniu Road and other Qinling passes.
The remaining two thousand people were stationed in Lantian and Wugong counties on the border of Chang'an to defend Chang'an.
In short, because of the geographical environment of Chang'an and the vast scope of Jingzhao Prefecture, once something happens to Renzhi Palace, which is thirty miles away from the border between Fangzhou and Jingzhao Prefecture, the soldiers in Jingzhao Prefecture will be immediately He won't be able to make it in a while.
After a short rest, Li Shan and his party drove their horses to continue north, not far from Yuhua Mountain. Li Shan thought in his heart, considering that Li Jiancheng played such a trick last year, and considering that Li Yuan attached Luo Yi, Feng Li, and Pei Ji to All the important ministers and generals of the East Palace were taken away, so it was impossible for Li Yuan to put himself in danger.
In case the prince plots a rebellion in Chang'an... Li Shan believes that the soldiers guarding Chang'an must be prepared.
But all this did not make Li Shan feel better. On the contrary, he was even more depressed... The arrangements and preparations made by Li Yuan and even Li Shimin were all aimed at Li Jiancheng, the prince of the prison. Li Shan believed that maybe Li Shimin would let him be placed in the prison. The spies in the East Palace advised the prince to take the opportunity to raise an army.
But the problem is that it is very likely that the chaos did not occur in Chang'an or Jingzhao Mansion, but in Fangzhou, in the Renzhi Palace in Yuhua Mountain.
Obviously seeing the problem but not being able to tell it in advance is really a major weakness of the time traveler!
This kind of emotion caused Li Shan to say a few angry words after arriving in Phoenix Valley, which made Sinong Shaoqing Yu Wenying unable to come to Taiwan... This was the governor of Jingzhou last year, and it was this guy who was defeated in Jingzhou and led to Liang Luoren. Can successfully reach Renshou Palace.
Afterwards, Yu Wenying was dismissed from her post, but was later recommended by Qi King Li Yuanji to serve as Sinong Shaoqing... Speaking of which, she was still Li Shan's deputy.
Nominally, Renzhi Palace is still within the jurisdiction of Sinong Temple. Sinong Temple has jurisdiction over various palaces. For example, the palace supervisor of Renshou Palace last year was an official of Sinong Temple. This time, another Sinong Shaoqing Zhao Yuankai Li Shan stayed behind in Chang'an, but Yu Wenying naturally took care of everything.
Speaking of which, Li Shanxun had a legitimate reason for blaming Yu Wenying. The number of people who went with Li Yuan to escape the summer this time was much smaller than last year. However, in addition to the Beiya Imperial Guards and the personal guards of various generals, there were also many people who were arranged to It's really a nuisance.
Anyway, he was from King Qi, so he didn’t know what kind of role this guy would play. Li Shan walked around Renzhi Palace with a cold face and had nothing to say... Yu Wenying was also at a loss.
Renzhi Palace has not yet reached its later scale. It is now just a newly built building. It is located in the Phoenix Valley. Within a few miles, there are only five buildings in total... The last building is considered a palace, and the scope is quite small. It is estimated that it can only accommodate Li Yuan, his concubines, princes and grandsons.
The other four buildings... Li Shan calculated silently in his mind. King Qi brought not many people, but King Qin Li Shimin brought everyone he could bring. Basically, all civil servants and generals gathered together, just in case. If there are changes, these can all come in handy.
In addition, basically every yamen has sent at least one chief officer or adjutant, and at least one-third of the court officials have to work here... It is really too much to spread out.
Comparatively speaking, the buildings and scope of Renzhi Palace are only about one-tenth of Renshou Palace. You must know that last year on Tiantai Mountain, Li Yuan could even summon ministers to discuss matters... Li Shan looked at what he saw in front of him. A place that qualifies as a main hall and allows Li Yuan to summon ministers here?
Do not make jokes.
However, Li Shan would not take the blame. It was Li Yuanji who handled the matter. Even if it was not Li Yuanji who took the blame, it should be Yu Wenying, King Qi's confidant.
Although Li Shan asked for orders as Sinong Qing to take the front line, he simply gave up the challenge and threw the pot to Yu Wenying. He led his guards around the Phoenix Valley, still guessing what King Qi would do. What to do?
Phoenix Valley is located in the Yuhua Mountains. It has beautiful scenery, endless peaks and ridges, and extremely dangerous terrain. After walking around in a circle, Li Shan felt like he was beating his heart.
The only guards who followed Li Shan out of the capital this time were Wang Junhao and Fan Shiyi. The others stayed in Zhuangzi on standby. Fan Shiyi also noticed something. Relatively speaking, he knew the most inside information... because Li Shan has to handle many secret matters through Fan Shiyi.
"Alang." Fan Shiyi drove his horse closer, leaned over and whispered: "There is only one avenue to the southeast in the valley..."
"Yeah." Li Shan grinned. He didn't know whether King Qi or Feng Lun chose the place. They really chose it well!
The scope of the Phoenix Valley is not small, and there is room for maneuver, but the only road that can be passed by a large number of people is the mountain road in the southeast. The other roads are either rugged and difficult to travel, or lead to deep mountains and dense forests.
In short, if someone blocks the avenue, people inside will have no place to run if they want to.
Li Shan secretly cursed a few words of "f*ck" in his heart. At this time, someone from the palace came on horseback, saying that he was summoned by His Majesty.
When Li Shan returned to Renzhi Palace, he thought Li Yuan would be a little wary. After all, he had experienced battlefields and was an old fox who had been in officialdom for decades... But Li Yuan said so.
"The place Sanhu picked is not bad, the scenery is quite good, and there is something to see." Li Yuan said with a smile: "It's just that the place is a bit small, and it's only a palace."
Li Shan was also speechless. Li Yuanji on the side explained: "The groundbreaking started only after Huairen defeated the Turks in October last year. At that time, the land was hard and difficult to dig, so it was difficult to complete it quickly."
"The original plan was to enclose the Phoenix Valley, Coral Valley, and Lanzhi Valley, build palace gates outside, build palaces in each valley, and then dig mountain roads to connect them."
"The project is not a small one." Li Yuan had obviously already looked around Renzhi Palace and said with a smile: "I'm afraid it won't be completed within a year, so take your time."
The group of people walked along the road and walked outside the palace at the end. Li Yuan looked around at the scenery and said, "It must be Cuiwei Palace."
Cui means green scenery, micro means small... Li Shan murmured in his heart that it is quite appropriate, but the name seems a bit familiar... If the house is relatively small, can it be called Cui Wei Ju?
The area of Cuiwei Palace is not too small. It is divided into two palaces, front and back. It is estimated that King Qi used most of his manpower in this place... He didn't bother to care about how other people lived, as long as he flattered Li Yuan.
Those who followed Li Yuan into the palace were all members of the clan. In addition to King Qin and King Qi, there were also members of the clan such as Li Daoxuan, Li Xiaogong, Li Yuan, and Li Shenfu. Even King Qin's two sons and several princes of Li Yuan followed behind.
Well, in other words, Li Shan was the only outsider... Li Shiji and Luo Yi, who were also included in the clan, were not allowed to enter the palace.
In fact, the official name of Luo Yi, King of Yan County, should be Li Yi... at least that's the case in the edict. The name Li Yi is also on this guy's fish charm.
"Father, the Beiya imperial guards and the personal guards of the tribe are all arranged at the mouth of the valley, under the jurisdiction of Huo Guogong Chai Shao." Li Shimin obviously got Li Yuan's permission to take over the overall situation, "Qianniu Guard generals Li Keshi, Zhang Cong, and Yu Wenshao took turns. The inspection of the palace is under the jurisdiction of Zhang Jin, the general of Qianniu Guards on the right, and Luo Yi, the king of Yanjun, the general of the right prison guards."
"The child lives in the right hall, and the officials of Tiance Mansion and Prince Qin's Mansion also live in the right hall. Sanhu and some officials live in the left hall. As for other officials, they are scattered in the first two halls, but..."
Li Yuan was a little absent-minded, raised his head and asked: "Erlang?"
Li Shimin spread his hands and said: "I have no place to go to the Yamen to take care of things. I don't know what my father wants. If it only lasts for a month, that's it. If it lasts longer, I'm afraid..."
"It won't cool down until at least around the Mid-Autumn Festival..." Li Yuan thought for a while, "I ordered the general to be the prisoner in the valley and then choose a place to build a palace for the officials to live and work."
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to handle for a while." Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, suddenly said: "Uncle, my nephew has an idea."
Speaking of which, Li Yuan was also a member of the clan who was favored by Li Yuan after the founding of the People's Republic of China. However, this relatively useless person had no luck in conquering Bashu at first, and then abandoned Luozhou in Shandong and fled, so that Liu Heitai successfully swept most of Shandong.
After Li Yuan fled back to Chang'an from Shandong, Li Yuan was furious, but because Li Yuan had a good relationship with the prince Li Jiancheng, he was not severely punished. Later, he served as the young eunuch of the Shaofu.
In the early Tang Dynasty, the jurisdiction of the Shaofu was quite large. In addition to his own duties, the Shaofu could manage mines, horse farms, mints, ordnance, armor, and crossbows.
Li Yuan glanced at Li Yuan and said, "Let's talk about it."
"Let King Wei Si take charge of this matter, but it's not easy." Li Yuan said with a smile.
Li Xiaogong on the side suddenly realized and said with a smile: "It is true, if the general is to be the master craftsman, it will take a long time, and the drawings will have to go back and forth... If your majesty only temporarily builds a house to accommodate hundreds of officials, Huairen does have this able."
Li Xiaogong and Li Yuan are cousins with the same grandfather.
Li Shimin also remembered, "Red brick?"
"It's red brick."
Seeing that Li Yuan was still confused, Li Shimin smiled and explained: "Does father still remember Xia City in Dai County?"
"Of course I remember." How could Li Yuan forget Xia City? Speaking of the sudden change in the war situation between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty, it was largely due to the emergence of Xia City.
Through this Xia City, Li Shan used a large amount of jade pot spring to exchange for a large number of good horses, moved the people there, forced Yuan Junzhang to surrender, and used this to rebuild the Daizhou Army. Without the majestic cavalry, even with Gu A great victory in the market town is hard to achieve in Yunzhou and Cangtouhe.
"Huairen used a secret recipe to dig out soil and burn the kiln to produce bricks, which are as bright as fire. He used them to build houses and houses. Looking from a distance, they look like the sunset at dusk, hence the name."
"Your Majesty, the shops in the south of Chang'an are now mostly using red bricks, which is very eye-catching." Li Daoxuan also smiled and said: "But I'm afraid Huairen may not be willing to do so."
Li Shan, who had been silent all this time, had a slightly crooked mouth, "Brother Daoxuan is wrong. He even taught his uncle how to make ice, so what does it mean to bake bricks?"
Li Yuan understood this time and laughed and scolded: "As the heir, you love A Duwu so much?!"
The general supervisor and the young master buy a lot of red bricks from Sun Moon Lake every year. It is no exaggeration to say that the main income in Zhuangzi's public accounts now, besides Dongshan Restaurant, is red bricks.
This is related to the Li family's efforts to win over and support their personal guards, as well as the storage capacity of food and ordnance in the secret warehouse of Dongshan Temple. Li Shan is really reluctant to part with it.
In the end, Li Yuan angrily gave him the official position of Baigong Supervisor, who would serve as a supervisor. Li Shan sent his personal guards back to call Qi Laosan who was left behind... just in time to do some tricks.
(End of chapter)
