After everyone sat down and chatted for a while, Li Shimin suddenly smiled and said: "Huairen, yesterday I was patrolling the camp alone, and Maogong mentioned it privately. I should thank Huairen."
Li Shan was still a little confused. Fang Xuanling over there nodded and said: "Cao Guogong does have general talents."
Li Shan understood at this moment that it was referring to Li Yuan's inquiry about the capabilities of the generals of Tiance Mansion a few days ago, and he included Li Shiji's name... If Li Shimin knew, it was naturally Li Yuan who informed him.
To be honest, there are not many generals in the line of King Qin who can stand alone... At least during the Wude period, Li Shiji and Li Daoxuan were both defeated in Hebei. One only escaped with his life, and the other was defeated and captured.
Therefore, although Li Shiji was given the title of Duke, his status in the lineage of the King of Qin was not high, which is why Li Shiji wanted to express his gratitude.
Changsun Wuji added: "Cao Guogong should have made some guesses... Huairen sent Zhang Wenguan to Chang'an in a hurry, and it was at Cao Guogong's residence that he met."
"Huh?" Li Shan was surprised that Zhang Wenguan didn't tell him this.
In this way, Li Shiji should have guessed that he was related to Li Shimin very early... After all, when he asked Zhang Wenguan to return to Beijing, he actually slapped the left and right slaps on the face of the prince Li Jiancheng who was about to go on an expedition.
Du Ruhui looked at Li Shimin, "Does Your Highness want to use Cao Guogong as the acting governor?"
Li Shimin nodded slightly, "I haven't given any advice to my father yet, what do you think?"
Li Shan didn't care. He had little connection with the generals of Tiance Mansion. Only Li Keshi, Zhang Cong, and Duan Zhixuan were closer, but it was impossible for these people to serve as the governor of Daizhou.
We must know that in the future, the Daizhou Army will be the main force when attacking the Turks. The general manager of Daizhou will most likely be the commander-in-chief of the army. Although the other partial divisions actually have the power to march independently, the commander-in-chief must be the commander-in-chief of the Daizhou Army.
None of these people have such qualifications, nor do they have such prestige and ability.
On the contrary, Li Shan was very happy about his misfortune. Li Yuan had already discussed with Li Shimin the successor to the acting governor of the state. It was obvious that that guy Li Jing was really going to be transferred to the position of the marching commander of Yanzhou Road.
In fact, in the history of the Tang Dynasty's battle to destroy the Eastern Turks, it is said that Li Jing used his troops like a god, but in fact it was a competition of national strength between the two sides. Li Shimin spent a lot of thought and means to isolate the Eastern Turks, and Li Jing was just the icing on the cake. Even without him, this would have been The battle should also be successful.
Fang Xuanling turned to look at Li Shan, "What do Huairen think?"
"King Ren Cheng, Duke Cao, Duke Nanyang, and Duke Zhao all have this ability." Li Shan spread his hands and said, "That's how I reported to Your Majesty that day. By the way, Zhang Gongjin, who is not driving Daizhou, may also be able to do it."
Li Shimin thought carefully for a moment, "Huairen elaborated on it."
"The king of Rencheng and Duke Cao were both calm and well-prepared. They guarded Daizhou and Shuozhou without any danger, and they were slightly inferior when they went out to the fortress to make far-reaching expeditions."
Du Ruhui interjected: "The immediate attack is slightly insufficient, but the code is more than enough."
"Yes." Li Shan glanced at Li Shimin. If a close general is placed in the position of Daizhou Commander, but is not allowed to serve as Daizhou Army Commander afterwards, this will create a gap between the emperor and his ministers.
This is also the main reason for Li Shimin's hesitation. If Li Shiji is appointed as the general manager of Daizhou, he will attack the Turks later, and replace Li Shiji... How could he be willing to do so, and how could he not complain.
Li Shan continued: "Nanyang County Duke is good at both offense and defense, and has the ability to lead. Zhao Guogong Su Dingfang is the best at riding and fighting, and is as fast as thunder. However, I am afraid that these two will not be able to succeed the governor of Daizhou."
Everyone nodded. Zhang Shigui, the Duke of Nanyang County, is now the governor of Yuanzhou. Together with Guo Xiaoke, the general manager of Lingzhou, and Li Mengchang, the general manager of Longzhou, he is the most steadfast pillar of King Qin's lineage in Guanzhong. It is impossible to seize the throne before it is completely over. Transfer away.
It was even more impossible for Su Dingfang. Another general Zhang Zhongjian, who was also Li Shan's personal guard like Su Dingfang, actually commanded the Lingzhou Army. No matter Li Yuan, Li Shimin or Li Shan, they did not want Su Dingfang to take charge of the state army.
Under the premise of the current unification of the world, the strongest combatants are the Daizhou Army and the Lingzhou Army on the east and west sides, which have defeated the Turks several times. It was the main force of his sunrise fortress, but it happened that several great victories were commanded by Li Shan.
It is really taboo to let two generals who are personal guards take command separately.
Li Shan said this and chuckled, "Actually, the most suitable commander for leading the army on a long expedition is Dai Guogong."
This laughter was mixed with unabashed gloating. Li Shimin glared angrily, "Don't I know this truth?"
Do you still need to say it? !
There are not many candidates who are most suitable for this position in the world. Considering their qualifications, resumes, military exploits, titles and prestige in the military, there are only four candidates.
Li Shimin himself must be one, Li Xiaogong, Prince of Zhao County, who is now a guard general, is one, Li Huairen, Zong Zhengqing, who defeated the Turks several times and was the founder of the Daizhou Army, is one, and the other is Li Yaoshi, the Duke of Dai. .
Taking all the others into consideration, they are all slightly inadequate... As for Li Jing, he has been gearing up since he took over as the general manager of Daizhou, but he could not wait for the Turks to attack. Now he has been transferred to Yanzhou.
Li Shan was happy to think about it. Although it can't be said that he started from scratch on the Yanzhou Road side, it is much more difficult... The most important thing is that if there is a large-scale Turkic attack and crosses the Loop, Li Jing may not be able to win. After all, The terrain was too advantageous for the Turkic cavalry.
Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "Huairen's words are somewhat juvenile."
Li Shan rolled his eyes and said, "Mr. Xuanling, this is Li Huairen's lifelong hatred."
Everyone in Chang'an knew that Li Huairen, the heir to the Wei Dynasty, was the public enemy of the Duke of Dai, Li Jing. There was a huge commotion that caused Li Yaoshi's face to be disgraced and Li Yuan to have a headache.
Changsun Wuji glanced sideways. In fact, everyone knew it. Even Li Shimin also understood that Li Shan's words were deliberate... Two generals with great military achievements are hostile to each other. This is what the superior is willing to even do. A scene I hope to see.
Anyway, there are Li Keshi, Li Qianyou, Li Kai and others among them. Although they are hostile, it is not to the point where you die or I die.
Du Ruhui thought for a long time and suggested: "It is better to select a humble and capable minister who is worthy of acting as the governor of the state. If he is going to go on an expedition in the future, he will select another coach and use the acting governor as his deputy."
Li Shimin tapped his fingers on the table, and after a while he smiled and said, "Mr. Keming is right."
Everyone present is very thoughtful, and they all know that Du Ruhui's euphemistic suggestion is to find someone with a slightly softer personality to serve as the acting governor, and then transfer Li Jing back when the time comes for the expedition... This is also The new king's move to win over people's hearts.
