In Tiance Mansion, many talented people gathered together.
Although they suffered heavy setbacks in Tiantai Mountain, and although many generals and counselors were away, the stars were still shining brightly.
King Li Shimin of Qin sat in the first place. The first one on the left was Li Shan, the heir to the throne of Wei, followed by Sima Yu, the scholar of Tiance Mansion, and then Xue Yuanchao, the minister of Huangmen, and Qu Tutong, the minister of the Ministry of Justice. The first one on the right was Du Ruhui. Followed by Fang Xuanling, Ling Jing, Changsun Wuji, and Han Liang.
Li Shan glanced sideways, and behind him there were Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Su Shichang, Gao Shilian, Yu Zhining, Yu Shinan, Zheng Rentai, Changsun Shunde, Li Keshi, Liu Xiaosun, Li Shousu, Wang Junkuo, Fan Xing, or He was a world-famous counselor and general, or a famous official during the Zhenguan period.
However, the scene was a bit embarrassing. After Li Shimin made the inquiry, no one spoke up for a while to lead the troops to go out. This is what the generals of Tiance Mansion are willing to do, such as Qin Qiong, Zheng Rentai, and Cheng Yaojin, but the problem is such a big battle. No one is sure of victory... I have to say that Li Shan's presence today also put pressure on many people.
Li Shan's record against the Turks was too strong, so after the report of the Hedong battle spread throughout the city today, the opinion of using Wei Siwang became the mainstream opinion, even in the Tiance Mansion.
But one thing is for sure, no matter who leads the army, he must mobilize the generals of Tiance Mansion. After all, now that King Qi has been deposed, the East Palace is weak, and most of Li Shan’s old troops are in the Lingzhou Army, so they must use them. Generals from the lineage of the King of Qin... Not to mention others, Liu Hongji, who may have started the war now, is also from the lineage of the King of Qin.
Not to mention that after the Battle of Tiantai Mountain last year, a large number of generals from the Sixteenth Guards were transferred north one after another. Li Shimin took the opportunity to transfer generals from Shaanxi Province, Yizhou Road, and Hebei Road to supplement the Sixteenth Guards... In fact, it can't be said to be taking advantage of it, because there are Those who were transferred with qualifications were basically Li Shimin’s old subordinates.
Li Daliang, the left-wing general who was transferred back to Beijing this year, glanced at Li Shan and said, "Your Highness, I heard that Prime Minister recommended Jiang Guogong to take command?"
Qu Tutong also looked at Li Shimin with a rather bitter look on his face. According to his qualifications, he definitely had the qualifications, but he was recalled to the Central Government in large part because of his old age and lack of energy. He really couldn't bear such a war. .
"The recommended ones are Huo Guogong, Jiang Guogong, and Zhao Guogong." Li Shimin said: "Huo Guogong is in charge of the palace confinement, Jiang Guogong... How about Zhao Guogong?"
Although everyone did not whisper to each other, they communicated with each other with eyes. After a while, the founding Duke Fan Xing said loudly: "Your Highness, although Zhao Guogong has won a great victory in Lingzhou, I am afraid that it will be difficult to quell this chaos. It is better to put Wei Si Wang in command."
Cheng Yaojin chuckled and said: "Duan Zhixuan took a big advantage, it's time to replace him this time."
In the early years, Li Shan expelled Duan Zhixuan in Daizhou, and there was quite a gap between him and the generals of Tiance Mansion. However, in the subsequent battles in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou, Duan Zhixuan frequently made military exploits under Li Shan. He was one of the few generals in Tiance Mansion in recent years. A member who has made great achievements in battle.
In fact, in addition to Duan Zhixuan, Zhang Gongjin, Zhang Shigui, Xue Wanjun and other generals of the Qin king's line all made great achievements under Li Shan, so Cheng Yaojin said this.
In the final analysis, Qu Tutong cannot command the army, and the only one who can subdue these generals of Tiance Mansion is Li Shan. Su Dingfang is not qualified. Of course, the getting closer between Li Shan and the King of Qin these days is also a factor.
Many eyes came to him, but Li Shan smiled and said nothing, and Li Shimin didn't say a word either.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others did not say anything. They knew very well that the King of Qin called everyone to discuss. On the one hand, it was because a large number of generals from the King of Qin's lineage would definitely participate in this battle. On the other hand, it was to show an attitude. Specific discussions must be conducted on a small scale... This is also the reason why Li Shan's secret identity has not yet surfaced.
Soon, Li Shimin said a lot of high-sounding words, which simply meant that he hoped that the generals would be brave. The implication was that the generals in this battle must be from the lineage of the King of Qin, and he hoped that everyone would make contributions.
Three-quarters of an hour later, in the small room, Li Shimin rubbed his eyebrows tiredly. Sitting next to him were Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Changsun Wuji, Ling Jing and Li Shan, but this time Han Liang, Yu Zhining, Qu Tu Tong and three others were also present.
The eyes of the last three people were a little strange, and they looked at Li Shan from time to time. This room has always been where His Highness the King of Qin and his staff held discussions, and no one except his confidants could enter. Although His Majesty ordered King Wei Si to discuss the selection of the general with His Highness, why did King Wei Si appear? here?
"To this day, there is no need to hide it." Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "As early as the fifth year of Wude, Huairen came to vote."
Qu Tutong didn't need much. He had been Li Shimin's deputy for a long time and was deeply trusted. Han Liang and Yu Zhining were also core figures in the King of Qin's lineage. If the three of them were not Li Shimin's absolute confidants, they would not have been sent to control Shaanxi. Dongdao is the base of the King of Qin's lineage.
"Five years of martial virtue?"
The three people looked at each other, and they were all very surprised. Yu Zhining smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I remember when King Qi conquered Hebei and stopped by the Yellow River, he met His Royal Highness Wei Siwang. Unexpectedly..."
"Back in Luoyang, I mentioned that such a young hero should be used by His Highness." Qu Tutong stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that his words would become a prophecy."
Li Shan smiled and handed over his hands. Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling had discussed it with him in advance to communicate with these three people. On the one hand, the situation has become clear now, and on the other hand, it is also because it is a critical moment. Once there is a change, don't let it happen. There is no distinction between friend and foe.
Qu Tutong followed Li Shimin in launching the Xuanwu Gate Revolution, so there must be no problem. Yu Zhining and Han Liang had been under Li Shimin for a long time. Their official positions were not very high, but they were very trusted and their loyalty was no problem.
But even so, Li Shan also clearly told Li Shimin that his identity could not be spread... Historically, Li Shimin planted spies in the East Palace. Who knows if the East Palace planted people in Tiance Mansion.
After a few words, Li Shimin glanced at Qu Tutong and said, "Three years ago, Jiang Guogong would have been the first choice."
Qu Tutong smiled bitterly and said, "I disappoint His Highness. The general is now too old to bear the heavy responsibility."
Du Ruhui glanced at Li Shan and said, "Last year, Lingzhou was defeated, and the Turkic envoys showed off their power in the Taiji Hall. Huairen came out vigorously and spoke fiercely. Why didn't he take the initiative to ask for help this time?"
Without waiting for Li Shan to answer, Du Ruhui continued: "Now that the situation is at this point, Li Huairen must not be the kind of person who is unwilling to go to war to avoid the monarch's jealousy."
Both Yu Zhining and Han Liang's expressions changed slightly, but Du Ruhui hadn't finished what he said, "I remember before last year's expedition, Huairen once said that there would be no famous generals in this dynasty who would be executed only for their achievements. Could it be that Huairen Can’t you trust His Highness King Qin’s magnanimity?”
Li Shan looked at Du Ruhui playfully and said in a joking tone: "Master Keming still remembers the old things in Dongshan Temple."
Li Shimin chuckled, pointed at Li Shan and scolded: "After that time, Keming recommended me in front of Gu many times. Does Keming remember it, or do you insist on remembering it?"
After a pause, Li Shimin waved his hand and pressed the livid-faced Du Ruhui, and said with a smile: "Huairen must have a plan, but it's just a joke."
"Say!" Ling Jing couldn't help but glare at Li Shan, "What kind of person is Keming, what kind of place is this, that you are allowed to joke here?!"
Li Shan then said seriously: "Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to take the initiative, but that I already have a candidate."
"who?"
"Of course it's King Qin."
