After everything was arranged, Li Shan dismissed everyone, leaving only Cui Xin, Su Dingfang, Zhu Wei and Fan Shiyi.
"Brother Dingfang." Li Shan said with a wry smile: "If we had known this earlier, we should have brought back Zhang Sanlang, Hou Hongtao, He Fang and others. Now we feel that we are short of manpower."
Su Dingfang shook his head, "Ling Gong once mentioned that Zhang Zhongjian should not be entrusted with important responsibilities."
Cui Xin was greatly puzzled, "Isn't the Duke of Guangling also a member of Huairen's personal guard?"
"I have been sinking for more than ten years. If I want to make great achievements, I will do whatever it takes." Su Dingfang just repeated Ling Jing's words, "The capture of He Xiaodong alive is a clear proof."
Li Shan was not too sure about Ling Jing's judgment. After all, Zhang Zhongjian broke up with Li Jing for himself.
However, when the army was reorganized in Mayi and the army was restless, Zhang Zhongjian took the risk and led more than a hundred people to capture He Xiaodong alive among the 2,000-strong army. This was a great achievement for the Tang Dynasty, but it also proved that Zhang Zhongjian had a strong desire to climb up. eager.
No longer thinking about this, Li Shan looked at Cui Xin, "Father-in-law..."
Before Li Shan finished speaking, Cui Xin interrupted, "Pei Hongda will never take action against someone no matter what, don't worry."
This is true. Nowadays, the Cui family of Qinghe does not have a particularly high position in the court, but the heritage that has been passed down for thousands of years is here. Cui Xin has become the mainstay of this generation of family because of his title of Duke of Qinghe County. Even the prince Li Jiancheng Even if the soldiers become more powerful, they will never attack Cui Xin.
Pei Shiju would not be able to. In the final analysis, the grudge between him and Li Shan was personal, but once the Cui family of Qinghe was involved, it would be different. Li Shan's revenge would not be limited to Pei Shiju's family, nor would it be Confined to one room in the West Family House, Pei Shiju could not afford such a price.
After a moment of silence, Li Shan nodded, but at the same time he reminded: "My father-in-law is in Zhongshu Province, and he is cautious and self-sufficient. There is no need to pry. If by chance something happens, Huo Guogong and Qu Silang will be around. If no one can be found, , after leaving Zhuque Gate, Princess Pingyang’s residence is in Taipingfang, and my son-in-law’s house is in Yanshou Fang, which is not far from Zhuque Gate.”
Cui Xin hesitated for a moment before nodding. He insisted on going to the Yamen, and also had the intention to find out the news. After all, if the East Palace wanted to take action, there would be no signs in the imperial city... Well, although Li Shan could understand, he really didn't dare to trust Cui Xin. Trust does not mean doubting the other party's position, but doubting the other party's ability.
Li Shan looked at Su Dingfang again, "I regard you as your elder brother. If something unexpected happens, please ask your elder brother to take care of the family."
Zhu Wei's mouth opened slightly, but he didn't say anything else. Indeed, Su Dingfang was the most suitable candidate for such a thing.
But then, Zhu Wei's mouth opened as wide as possible, because Su Dingfang shook his head without any hesitation and said, "No need to mention it again."
After a pause, Su Dingfang continued: "Although I still don't know why Huairen didn't act when he heard Su Lie's name, but when he saw the killing, he took action."
Li Shan's mouth twitched. He knew that Su Dingfang was referring to the incident when he suddenly changed his mind after hearing his name when they first met.
"In the past few years, a certain person followed Huairen in many battles, fully displaying his talents, facing life and death several times, and even being given the title of Duke."
Su Dingfang looked at Cui Xin, "My wife, Mrs. Li, is more than three months pregnant. If something unexpected happens, Mrs. Cui of Qinghe will be able to protect the remaining orphans of the two families."
There was a little silence in the room, and Cui Xin felt a little emotional. Although his son-in-law had a deep mind, he really had the ability to gather people, and there were many people around him who would die for him.
Since following Li Shan into the Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang has made many meritorious deeds and has long been regarded as a famous general. It is recognized by the court that if it were not for Li Shan's background, he would have achieved greater achievements... Not to mention other things, it would have been just destruction. In the Liang Kingdom, if it weren't for Li Shan, how could Su Dingfang have allowed Dou Gui to take advantage of this opportunity to destroy the country.
Fan Shiyi suddenly laughed and said: "Brother Dingfang thinks too much."
"Now that the King of Qin has returned to the battlefield and holds military power, even if Pei Hongda instigates him, the East Palace will not take action rashly, otherwise the King of Qin will return to attack..." Fan Shiyi analyzed in detail: "Even if Pei Shiju wants to take action against Alang, or even Attack Sun Moon Lake, but the prince is not stupid."
Zhu Wei nodded in agreement, "Actually, it is unlikely that there will be any changes in the East Palace during King Qin's expedition, and His Majesty will not ignore it."
"That's right." Fan Shiyi continued: "If the prince wants to rebel, there are only two possibilities. One is that King Qin is defeated, or even..."
"Unlikely." Su Dingfang shook his head, "Even if the Turks had broken through the Lingshi after King Qin crossed the Yellow River from Fengling Ferry, and passed through the Queshu Valley, King Qin would still have 20,000 elite troops with his back to Huazhou and Yongfengcang. As a backing, we can also mobilize troops northward from Daxingtai on Shaanxi Province through Tongguan. Even if we encounter setbacks, we will not be defeated or killed."
Li Shan added: "What Brother Dingfang said is that if the prince does not care, then now is the best time. Yuchi Gong has not rushed back to Chang'an yet, but King Qin is out and if the East Palace dares to move, even if he takes Chang'an, he can still appease Yan." The state army and the Lingzhou army are useless... The King of Qin takes Tongguan and will soon be able to mobilize the troops of Hedong Road, Hebei Road and Shaanxi Road to defeat the rebels."
"So there is only one possibility." Fan Shiyi said softly: "When King Qin returns to the court, what will the East Palace do?"
Although he was cautious, Li Shan did not believe that there was a possibility of a comeback in the East Palace. He was more worried about what Pei Shiju would do... At the age of eighty, Pei Shiju refused to retire and return to his hometown, and refused to surrender. This shows that this old fox There must be means, and even if it takes risks, success is still possible.
This success is not necessarily the success of Donggong, but the success of Pei Shiju, so Li Shan would shrink his head and hide in Zhuangzi and refuse to take the lead.
After the general arrangements were made, Li Shan sent Su Dingfang and Zhu Wei away, then sent Cui Xin back to the backyard, and finally returned to the study. Fan Shiyi had been waiting at the door for a long time.
"See you?"
"See you." Fan Shiyi whispered: "Brother Bin Wang is not very eye-catching, but he still lives in Chang He's house."
Li Shan snorted. It had been a few years since the chess piece Ma Zhou was thrown away, and it had not played any role yet, but Li Shimin did take it seriously.
It was also the night before yesterday that Li Shimin told Li Shan that he and Ma Zhou met privately more than half a month ago. Li Shimin did not tell the specific situation, but then the Beiya Imperial Army suffered a lot of losses due to the incident at Renzhi Palace, so the general did not do anything. Adjust less.
But Chang He and Ma Zhou still stayed at Xuanwu Gate.
What dissatisfied Li Shan was that Wang Renbiao, who had become an official at the beginning of this year, was also transferred to Xuanwumen. It was impossible for Li Shimin to pay attention to Wang Renbiao. It must have been Ma Zhou's idea.
Fan Shiyi whispered: "Li Sanlang of Zuo Qianniu Guard is not far from Xuanwu Gate now."
"Yeah." Li Shan nodded slightly and changed the topic: "How is Fan Feng doing?"
"Still the same."
"Let him pay attention." Li Shan whispered, "He is in Yongchangfang, only separated from the East Palace by a wall, so he should be able to notice it in advance."
"yes."
Li Shan was silent for a while and then asked: "Which road has been arranged?"
"I have walked back and forth three times with Fan Tu and twenty personal guards, and I have marked them along the way." Fan Shiyi swallowed, "But if it is night, we have to go along the Yong'an Canal."
Li Shan stopped asking questions and repeatedly took inventory in his mind. If it was not needed, forget it. If something happened, these back-ups might be life-saving.
(End of chapter)
