Gradually, the last ray of sunlight was obscured by the mountain peaks. At this time, the moon could be seen faintly when looking up. Everyone who had eaten and drank was slightly away from the bonfire. Li Yuan, who was in high spirits, chose a slightly higher hillside to chat with the ministers. , It happens that tonight there are few stars, and the bright moonlight shines brightly on the hillside.
If it was the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the emperor and his ministers were so close...it would be called heaven's grace. But in this era, many people are complaining, Your Majesty, you are full. Anyway, there is plenty of fragrant venison roasted by the clan. , but we don’t get this treatment.
Fang Xuanling, Ling Jing and others are doing a little better, while Cheng Yaojin and other big-bellied people are starving.
If Li Shan were present, he would definitely complain in his heart. He would eat with you, drink with you, and chat with you. You think I am an escort!
But tonight, Li Yuan became very interested for some unknown reason. He had already begun to tell the story of the time when Jinyang raised troops. After talking for a while, he talked about the time before Jinyang raised troops... Many people's expressions changed slightly.
Especially Li Yuanji, this King of Qi was favored by Li Yuan, largely because he was far away from his father when he was a boy. During the Daye Year, Li Yuan served in Henan and Hedong, and later moved to Luoyang and was transferred to Wei Wei Shaoqing, while Li Yuanji has been in Chang'an .
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, before Jinyang raised troops, Li Yuanji lived with his family in Hedong County. Li Yuan, who was left behind in Taiyuan, had only Li Shimin beside him... Therefore, Li Yuan's special mention of the old events before Jinyang raised troops was obviously referring to something. .
Fang Xuanling exchanged glances with Du Ruhui and Ling Jing. Although he didn't smile much, he knew in his heart that this was a test by His Majesty to his ministers, or a preliminary display of his attitude.
"By the way, Erlang." Li Yuan beckoned, "The pharmacist wants to send Zhu Yichen, the prefect's commander, back to the court. Can he be given any position?"
Li Shimin was a little surprised. He knew about this. After all, Daizhou Biejia Zhang Gongjin was his direct descendant, but he didn't expect that his father would ask his opinion in public.
After thinking for a while, Li Shimin said: "In the battle of Suiyao County last year, Er Zhu Yichen and Ma Sanbao blocked thousands of Turkic king's troops and tried to protect Yanmen Pass from being attacked from both sides. He was brave and resourceful. If he had stayed in the court, In the middle, he can serve as the general of the Twelve Guards, and if he is sent abroad, he can be the governor of Zhongzhou."
Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction and asked: "There is a vacancy for Daizhou Sima, who do you think Erlang can take the job?"
Without even looking back, Li Shimin knew that among the people behind him...at least Wei Chigong, Cheng Yaojin, and Duan Zhixuan must have eyes shining brightly. In fact, Li Yuan had already discovered it.
Whenever the Central Plains regime sends troops to the grasslands, the most important and important route is Yanmen Pass. Everyone present knows this.
Moreover, the Turks were defeated three times the year before last, and the Turks were frightened. The Daizhou Army was recognized as the strongest army in the world. In the future, when they conquer the Turks, riding horses on the grasslands, and driving away the enemies in Mobei, the Daizhou Army must be the main force. If they can defeat the Turks in Daizhou now, If you hold the post, you will definitely become a general in the army one day... In other words, this is an opportunity to make achievements in advance.
Li Shimin replied calmly: "Feng Shili, the general of the Zuojian Gate Guard, went on an expedition with Li Huairen last year and served as the deputy general manager of the cavalry. He charged into the battle sharply, beheaded generals and captured flags. He was extremely brave and had the virtue of helping his colleagues. Coupled with being honest and self-reliant, he is worthy of the important task.”
This answer surprised many people. The one recommended by King Qin was actually Feng Li, the prince's confidant and favorite general. However, King Qi quietly curled his lips, only thinking that the second brother was too cunning... Feng Li was the general of Zuojianmen and a member of the East Palace lineage in Beiya. The most important chess piece of the Forbidden Army was just driven to Daizhou.
Besides, Li Jing is about to expel Zhu Yichen, and his position is self-evident. With Li Jing at the top, and Xue Wanjun and Zhang Gongjin beside him, Feng Li's life in Daizhou will definitely be more difficult than Zhu Yichen's.
And Li Yuan commented with a smile: "Erlang has a degree."
Li Shimin's choice was in line with Li Yuan's previous deliberate mention of the past events before the Jinyang uprising... This was Li Shimin's vague declaration that Gu Yi was willing to use it to defeat an old man from the East Palace such as Feng Li who had made great contributions to the country.
This is why Li Yuan commented on Li Shimin's degree.
It can be said that since the battle at Tiantai Mountain, Li Yuan has become more and more fond of this second son, and his previous dissatisfaction and suspicion have disappeared... There is no way, who can have such a sharp contrast as Li Jiancheng.
Li Yuan was indeed very satisfied. In fact, he had also considered Feng Li, but he was afraid that Li Shimin would be dissatisfied... In fact, Li Shimin was also very dissatisfied, but not with Li Yuan, but with Li Jing.
Li Shimin secretly discussed this matter with Fang Xuanling and other staff. The three close staff members unanimously said that if they want the territory, wouldn't it be enough to add half of Yizhou Road to the entire Shaanxi Road?
There is no need to take Daizhou Hua into his hands. Li Jing's tendency is a good thing for the King of Qin, which will mean that there will be no problems in Hedong, but it is not a good thing for the current situation of seizing the throne... Li Jing was a little too hasty.
Ling Jing privately mentioned that Duke Dai was probably provoked by Huairen. Li Shimin also agreed with this view. After Li Shan left Daizhou, the Turks suddenly changed directions and stopped attacking Yanmen... As a result, they let Li Shan leave again. Li Shan made a great success.
"That must be Feng Li." Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "Sichang chooses a general to replace the right prison guard general."
Chai Shao came out to respond, thought for a moment and said, "Jun Hao, the prince of Le Shou County, may be allowed to serve."
"Is it Huairen, the commander of the personal guards?" Li Yuan thought for a moment, "I remember Huairen mentioned that this man is brave enough to disobey Duke Zhao, but leading troops is not his specialty, so he is suitable."
After a pause, Li Yuan said with a smile: "I don't know if Huairen is willing to let him go. I remember that there were many knights around him last year and this year, but most of them returned to Huairen's sect and did not serve as generals." .”
"Yes." Chai Shao said sternly: "None of Wang Junhao, Qu Hong, Qi Biantao, Fan Jiqing, Liu Heier, and Zhou Erlang took up positions in the Sixteenth Guards. Only Zhang Zhongjian, the Duke of Guangling County, served as the general of Zuojianmen, and Shanggu County Gonghou Hongtao was appointed as the guard of the left prison, the general of the house."
Li Yuan thought for a moment and asked with a smile: "Huairen has been away for more than half a month, and he still hasn't come back..."
Just as he was talking, Li Yuan saw Chai Shao looking strange, "What's wrong?"
"Uh..." Chai Shao hesitated for a while and then said: "Yesterday there was a letter from Beijing saying that Princess Wei Si was pregnant. Huairen took care of her day and night. It was very hard."
Li Yuan was stunned, "Why did he work so hard?"
Tsk tsk, if these words are left in the history books, future generations will definitely be attacked wildly by boxers.
But this is also the normal thought of Li Yuan and even men of this era. For example, Li Yuan, if any concubine in the harem is pregnant, he will be happy and get more rewards, and then send more palace servants and maids to serve, and then... pat the butt and replace it with one who is not pregnant. .
Otherwise, Li Yuan could have given birth to seventeen sons and thirteen daughters in just ten years?
(End of chapter)
