Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1036 It's Good to Come Back
After taking his seat again, Li Shan had to admit that the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty in front of him was indeed completely different from the stereotypes in the history books. Such a grand reward, even a reward that went against common sense, Li Yuan obviously had hidden deep meaning .

It is both gentleness and advice, win over and warning, show of favor and temptation at the same time... Li Shan secretly scolded the other party for his heart, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Now that you are married, you should act more prudently." Li Yuan pointed at Li Shan and said with a smile: "Just last month, I had a fight with Luo's son, and Luo Yang was whipped a few years ago in Pingyang, which is already given to you." I've vented my anger, and besides, Wang Renbiao and Zhang Yong's juniors didn't suffer."

Li Shan complained of grievances, "If you don't believe that uncle doesn't know the truth, that fellow Luo Yang has no good intentions."

Li Yuan laughed it off, he didn't know what Luo Yang'an was thinking, and Li Shan's decisive and resolute handling made him very relieved.

After chatting for a while, Li Yuan changed the subject, "Today's Lingzhou Military News, Lu Jilan persuaded thousands of Liang troops to surrender, and Huizhou has recovered."

"In this way, a great war has begun." Li Shan asked curiously, "Su Dingfang sent troops more than a month ago. Has there been no battle yet?"

Li Yuan shook his head, "The Liang divisions are stationed at the Qingtongxia and Lingwu lines. After gathering their forces, they lead them back. Now they are around Huaiyuan and Yongning. Su Dingfang and Xue Wanche are working at every step. There has not been any confrontation yet."

"Except for Jihu, there are still many tribes going south under Liang Shidu's command, so we need to beware of cavalry detours to attack." Li Shan has been in Yuanzhou for so long, and he is also familiar with the map and terrain, "The line of Huaiyuan and Yongning... ...Should be near the Great Wall?"

"That's right." Li Yuan snorted, "It's only March, and the Turks will never come back. Even if Master Liang retreats, it will never be able to stop the army from attacking."

Li Shan stroked his short beard and asked doubtfully, "Why did Su Dingfang procrastinate until now..."

Instead, Li Yuan explained: "Su Dingfang is a man who has a deep understanding of the three flavors of the art of war. He has been in Xiaoguan for more than two months. He only sent forwards to attack a few towns, so that the surrender ministers persuaded the Liang army to surrender and regain Huizhou... Obviously it has been settled. Once we attack, it will surely be like a thunderbolt and smash the Liang army."

"What uncle said is true." Li Shan changed the subject, "Actually, the defeat of Master Liang is already certain, but I don't know if we can destroy the Kingdom of Liang, capture and kill Master Liang, capture Tongwan City, and take Shuofang County."

"It's hard to say." Li Yuan's face was not very good-looking. After all, he had a concubine taken captive at Renshou Palace last year, and his face was completely humiliated. Now that Liang Luoren is locked in prison, he is waiting for their brothers to reunite and get together again. It's a thousand cuts.

"Out of the Great Wall, Master Liang must fight and fight, and walk as long as he wants." Li Shan analyzed the situation, "It depends on whether Dou Gong, the general manager of the Yanzhou Road, can make a difference. Is there no military report in Yanzhou?"

Dou Gui is a general who can be selected in the Fufeng Dou clan. Li Shan sent him to Yanzhou Road that day. On the one hand, he wanted to help Su Dingfang to be the commander-in-chief. On the other hand, he also hoped that Dou Gui could send troops from Yanzhou. Whether it is going north to attack Shuofang, or going west to cooperate with Su Dingfang, it is possible to destroy Liang Shidu.

Li Yuan shook his head and sighed, "I'm afraid Dou Shi is too impatient..."

Princess Pingyang on the side was a little confused, and interrupted to ask: "Although my uncle's methods are cruel, he has gone through the battlefield for many years. It has been more than two months since he was transferred to the Yanzhou Road Marching Chief. He hasn't sent troops yet. Why is my father afraid of his impatience?"

Li Yuan pouted at Li Shan, Li Shan hiccupped twice, and reluctantly explained: "I'm afraid Mr. Dou wants to take the first place."

Seeing that his daughter hadn't understood yet, Li Yuan added: "After the victory in Jingzhou, in terms of merit, although Huairen soldiers were ranked first, but in fact... so they were transferred to the chief of the Yanzhou Road, and Dou Shi did not send troops to attack Tongwan City. , just waiting for Lingzhou to go to war."

Princess Pingyang finally understood, "Once the Liang army is defeated and flees back to Shuofang, my uncle will send another army to wipe out the remnants of the enemy, and perhaps capture and kill Liang Shidu."

Li Yuan and Li Shan nodded at the same time. In the previous Lingzhou Army, Li Shan's presence was too strong, and the deputy commander Dou Gui cooperated well with him, but he didn't have much weight in himself. The main reason for the state road.

Princess Pingyang thought for a while, "Maybe Liang Shidu will flee to Wuyuan County and attach himself to the Turks?"

"It's possible, but it's not very likely. Will he attach himself to Dubu Khan or Tuli Khan?" Li Shan smiled and turned to look at Li Yuan. , Is there a cable newspaper in Shuozhou?"

"Duke Li Yaoshi and Governor of Shuozhou Liu Shirang sent spies to the north, and the report did not start a war, but the hearts of the people were distracted." Li Yuan paused, and added: "Maybe it will split into two parts."

Li Shan murmured in his heart, the Turks had been split into two parts in the former Sui Dynasty, and now the East Turks were going to split again?
In the future, one will be Eastern and Eastern Turks, and the other will be Eastern and Eastern Turks?

After chatting for a while, Li Shan and Cui Shiniang stood up and said goodbye. Today they are going back to Ning. Li Yuan waved his hands and said with a smile: "Huiren just relax, and there will be good news in Lingzhou soon. Su Dingfang will return to the court in the future, and we will reward you again." .”

Li Shan saluted and said farewell without changing his face, went out of Chengtian Gate, out of Zhuque Gate, got into the carriage, and lowered the curtain, Li Shancai let out a soft breath and a long sigh.

"Lang Jun?"

It was Zhao Da who was driving today, and Li Shan did not shy away from it, explaining in a low voice: "Your Majesty mentioned Brother Dingfang several times today, and the last sentence... Brother Dingfang will return to the court after the war and step down as the commander of the Lingzhou Army."

Cui Shiniang thought for a while, then whispered, "Your Majesty believes in your husband?"

"Hmm." Li Shan didn't explain anything further. Although he was trustworthy, he was not without suspicion. He guessed that Li Yuan had tried several times to see if he had any contact with the East Palace in private, or that Su Dingfang stationed troops at the Yuanzhou and Lingzhou borders for three months. The reason for the war.

After the battle in Lingzhou ended, Su Dingfang would most likely be transferred back to Chang'an, but he didn't know what position he would take up... Well, in fact, he didn't need to take up any position.

It doesn't matter if you come back or come back, you don't need to restrain the Beiya imperial army, you can focus most of your energy on Zhuangzi's defense... Once there is trouble in the East Palace, Pei Shiju will definitely attack Sun Moon Lake.

It's just that Su Dingfang's successor after leaving office is not just anyone who can take up the post. Li Shenfu and Ren Gui lost successively until he won the two battles, and Su Dingfang was able to succeed to a large extent because of himself.

Once Su Dingfang resigns, it's really not easy to choose a successor. Li Daozong, the governor of Bingzhou, Rencheng Wang, is reluctant, but after all, he has been under the command of King Qin for a long time, and Zhang Shigui, the governor of Yuanzhou, is also unlikely. The most suitable one is the governor of Daizhou. Li Jing.

Li Shan was thinking about it all the time, until the carriage stopped at the gate of Cui Mansion, he came back to his senses, and suddenly thought, if Dou Gui can really capture and kill Liang Shidu and capture Tongwan City in this battle, this person is quite suitable .

(End of this chapter)