In the Linhu Palace, Li Yuan, who was rubbing his eyebrows, seemed a little tired. The long discussion made him unable to hold on. After all, he was quite old. Moreover, he was injured in Tiantai Mountain last year and Phoenix Valley this year. Not only was he physically injured, The mind was also severely damaged.
Li Shimin, who was sipping tea, was also a little tired. After all, this was his first time to really handle such a large-scale government affairs. He had never had such an opportunity in the past. Even in his past expeditions to the battlefield, he did not personally take care of the food, grass, and food. Logistics and other matters are all handled by deputies Yin Kaishan, Qu Tutong and others, with the assistance of a large number of advisers.
At the same time, unlike Li Yuan, Li Shimin also has to consider other factors.
The arrival of this war also meant that the battle for the inheritance that had lasted for many years was about to come to an end. Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng knew this, but Li Shimin still had to consider Pei Shiju's possible move.
In the Linhu Palace, apart from Li Yuan, Li Shimin and his son, there was only Li Shan.
Well, Li Shan is very relaxed. If it weren't for Li Yuan's roll call, he would have something to say, and he would have gone home at this moment... I don't know how Eleven Niang's lunch was at noon today.
At this moment, Li Shan was recalling the slightly sad look on the back of Prince Li Jiancheng, who had not said a word from beginning to end, after the Liangyi Palace meeting was over.
Li Shan felt that Li Jiancheng was desperate. Historically, Li Yuan was on his side and could not prevent Li Shimin from ascending to power. But in this life, only Li Jiancheng himself... is it still possible?
What will Pei Shiju do?
One thing is for sure, Pei Shiju must use the East Palace. How will he instigate Li Jiancheng?
"Huairen?" Li Yuan put down his hand, "Daoxuan goes north, Dai Ge should be safe. We just need to see if Liu Shirang and Li Shiji can defend Shuozhou."
"There is no shortage of food in Shuozhou."
Li Shanxian pointed out the most important point. Transporting grain from Daizhou to Mayi and Guji Town was a rule he established when he was still in Daizhou. He must ensure that Shuozhou's military rations are sufficient at all times. Li Jing and Qin Wutong have always done this.
"Mayi can hold on. Back then, Gao Manzheng was besieged by tens of thousands of troops. He didn't break out until he ran out of food and was killed." Li Shan was not too worried. "Cao Guogong has a reputation for being good at defending. The thirteen fortresses are horns of each other. Unless he breaks out, he will be killed." Li Khan attacked fiercely regardless of casualties..."
"If casualties are not spared, then Mayi and Yanmen Pass can send troops." Li Shimin analyzed: "As long as the Huaiyang King's brother arrives at Yanmen, Liu Shirang and Li Shiji will no longer have to worry about their future, and it will be difficult for Tuli Khan to capture Shuozhou."
To put it bluntly, after Li Daoxuan took office, Liu Shirang and Li Shiji would not worry about being attacked by the Turks for a long time, and there would be no movement at Yanmen Pass.
"If there are no accidents, Daizhou will be fine." Li Shan coughed twice, "It's just that Tuli Khan's attack..."
"It's okay to say what Huairen has to say." Li Yuan laughed and scolded: "Don't you dare to believe that he is married to Jinlan?"
"What did your Majesty say?" Li Shan felt aggrieved and glanced sideways at Li Shimin.
"Well, my father informed me last year that I was orphaned." Li Shimin couldn't help laughing, "Actually, Zhang Wu'an mentioned it in a letter a few years ago, but I didn't know at the time that you were actually sworn brothers with Tuli Khan."
After joking for a few words, Li Shan said seriously: "Tuli Khan is the youngest son of Shibi Khan. After his father died suddenly, Chuluo Khan drove him to the east. After Hou Jieli succeeded to the throne, He also exiled Tuli Khan again, so this person focused on the internal rather than the external.”
Li Yuan nodded slightly, "But I'm afraid it will be different this time."
"What your Majesty said is true." Li Shan explained: "In the battle at Guji Town, Tuli was actually coerced by Jieli Khan, and later led the army to retreat north, so I dared to chase the deserters quickly. In the battle at Jingzhou last year, Tuli Khan and Dubu Khan joined forces to kill Jieli Khan and vowed to take the heads of his ministers, and it happened that Liang Shidu occupied the land of the three states."
"In the final analysis, Tuli Khan's first two attacks were either forced or unwilling."
"But this time it's different. The alliance between Tuli Khan and Dubu Khan has temporarily calmed the civil strife in Turks. I'm afraid they will try their best to attack this time."
Li Shimin frowned, "Huairen is worried about Tuli Khan's movements?"
"Yes." Li Shan sighed: "In the early years, the territory of Tuli Khan bordered Hebei, and this time the Turks have actually split into two tribes, and now the Khitan and Mohe tribes bordering Youzhou belong to Tujue. Led by Li Khan."
Li Shimin reminded: "There is also Weizhou."
"Yes, there is also Yuzhou. Speaking of which, it is still under the jurisdiction of the General Governor of Daizhou." Li Shan nodded, "But the northern part of Yuzhou is a loess terrain with crisscrossed ravines, making it difficult for cavalry to move, while the south is surrounded by steep mountains. Over the years, there have been partial troops guarding Lingqiu County, and it is difficult for the Turks to break through the defense line from Yuzhou, so if Tuli Khan wants to attack the east and west, it is likely to be in Hebei."
"Unlike Dubu Khan, Tuli Khan's southern invasion was largely to win a victory and even plunder property and people, so he abandoned Guannai Road and Hedong Road and attacked Hebei Road instead. very likely to be."
"Hebei..." Li Yuan felt a little headache. He kept Li Shan and Erlang, mainly to calculate the next actions of Dubu Khan.
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Tuli Khan is here, and it is impossible that Dubu Khan has not taken action. Is it the Yanzhou defense line, or the direction of Lingzhou, or maybe the direction of Longxi... But unexpectedly, Li Shan raised this issue before this issue even started. doubt.
After thinking for a moment, Li Yuan turned to look at Li Shimin. In terms of military strategy, even in those years when he was estranged from Germany, he still trusted his second son the most.
"It's possible." Li Shimin pondered for a moment and gave this somewhat ambiguous answer, "After Luo Yi, the king of Yan County, came to Beijing, part of the Tianjie Army was demobilized, and part of it was taken to Hezhou in Longyou Road by Luo Yi. The one who took over as the governor of Youzhou was Wang Junkuo."
"Last year, Wang Junkuo returned to Beijing to serve as a farewell officer in Yongzhou. Now he is serving as the general guard of the right prison. The governor of Youzhou is vacant. He has always been the commander-in-chief, Li Daoxuan, until a few days ago, Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, dismissed the young minister and became the governor of Youzhou. "
"Li Yuan." Li Yuan immediately shook his head, "This person has no military strategy!"
After Li Yuan returned to Beijing, he had gradually begun to make preparations for deposing the crown prince. Among them, the clan aspect was a key point. King Li Shenfu of Xiangyi was now very honest. The only son of the clan who was still serving as an official and attached to the East Palace was Prince Li of Lujiang County. Yuan, that's why Li Yuan sent him out of the capital and found a good job... the governor of Youzhou.
However, under the circumstances that Turks, Khitans, and Mohe might attack, Li Yuan could not take on this important task. In his early years, he followed Li Xiaogong to attack Xiao Xian, but made no achievements. After the Battle of Luoyang Hulao, he took up the post of the most important Luozhou in Hebei Province. As a result, Liu Heitai raised his troops for the second time, and Li Yuan fled back to Chang'an, where he and Qi King Li Yuanji became friends for a while.
"Li Xuandao?" Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin. This governor of You was an official of the Tiance Mansion and one of the eighteen bachelors.
"Brother from the Guzang clan of the Li family in Longxi." Li Shimin shook his head slightly, "Although he has talents, he does not have the ability to lead an army."
After a pause, Li Shimin looked at Li Shan with a smile, "Since Huairen guessed that Tuli Khan might be moving in Hebei, he should be recommended."
Li Shan smiled and did not deny that the Hebei generals were the generals he was most familiar with besides Daizhou.
