Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 321 Unpredictable Prophet (Two in One)

In the fourth year of Wude, Qin King Li Shimin swept the Central Plains and captured two kings in one battle. The sage Li Yuan thought that his achievements were undeniable, so he came up with the title of General Tiance. Li Shimin established Tiance Mansion in Luoyang to recruit heroes.

The reason why Daxingtai of Eastern Shaanxi Province became the most important foundation of Prince Qin's Mansion is that on the one hand, Li Shimin personally led the Daxingtai Minister of Eastern Shaanxi Province, and on the other hand, it was due to Tiance Mansion.

A large number of Li Shimin's former troops worked together in Qin Wangfu and Tiance Mansion, and transferred to Shandong Road and Yizhou Road as officials. This constitutes the foundation of Li Shimin... It is also the history that Li Shimin was able to quickly stabilize the situation after the Xuanwu Gate. key.

But now Li Shimin has lived in Chang'an for a long time, like a tiger trapped in a cage, so another Tiance Mansion was established in Chang'an to complement each other with the Qin Palace and the Literature Museum.

Among the officials in Tiance Mansion, in terms of official positions, Changshi Tang Jian, Sima Yuwen Shiji, and Feng Lun are the leaders; in terms of strategy, Du Ruhui and Xue Shou are the leaders; in terms of confidantes, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Changsun Wuji are the leaders.

But since Fang Xuanling resigned, he could only stay in the Tiance Mansion as a private staff member. Similar to him, it was the Tiance Mansion soldier Cao Shenjun Ling Jing who tried to talk about it on weekdays.

In fact, apart from the deployment of officials, Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing were in charge of all the affairs of Tiance Mansion.

After handling the official duties, he ordered his servants to cook tea, and the two sat down in the side room, chatting about the war in the south of the Yangtze River.

"Since the troubled times of the previous Sui Dynasty, the national dynasties have successively pacified the Western Qin Dynasty, destroyed the Wuzhou Dynasty, and swept the Central Plains, all of which are military achievements of your highness." Fang Xuanling stared at the official document in his hand, "so the counselors and generals are under the command of your highness. Duke Duzhao has done a lot of work."

After the Battle of Luoyang, Li Xiaogong led his army to destroy Liang. Although Li Jing, the chief clerk, rose up and won the victory with military tactics, Li Xiaogong was indeed the unshakable leader.

Ling Jing nodded slightly and didn't say anything. He remembered Li Shan's private evaluation before. Since the end of the Later Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. The heart of the world, on the one hand, lies in the long-term fragmentation of the country, and the desire of all classes for unification, on the other hand, it also lies in Li Tang's luck.

Li Tang's clan is actually not many in number. Before that, except for Li Hu, the famous general of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Tang Guogong, there were few outstanding people, but he didn't expect that so many heroes would emerge in the past ten years.

Li Yuan, as the founding emperor, needless to say, Qin Wang Li Shimin's military achievements are world-renowned, Jiangxia King Li Daozong, Huaiyang King Li Daoxuan are both on the battlefield before they are crowned, and Xiangyi King Li Shenfu is the leader of Bingzhou. Li Xiaogong, Prince of Zhao Jun, appeared... Even women can lead troops in battle, with great military exploits.

God is so kind.

"If King Zhao Jun sweeps Jiangnan within a few months, he will be rewarded when he returns to the court." Fang Xuanling sighed lightly, with a somewhat unswerving expression, "Da Liang wants to do something, and His Highness is noncommittal."

Ling Jing took a glance, he had been in Tiance Mansion for more than half a year, presided over various affairs, although he could not participate in Li Shimin's secret meeting yet, he could understand this sentence.

Li Shimin didn't care about the battle against Jiangnan. Even if Li Xiaogong wiped out Jiangnan, his military exploits could not be compared with it. Therefore, he only suggested from a military point of view that Li Shiji, the general manager of Qizhou, send troops, and Li Daliang, who had just been appointed governor of Anzhou, tried to get involved. Li Shimin did not give a clear attitude.

But Li Jiancheng has something to say, because among the clan generals, Li Daozong and Li Daoxuan, who are the most able to fight, are biased towards the King of Qin.

Li Jiancheng's side... It's a bit miserable. When Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang County, who had high hopes before, was the governor of Luozhou, he was so frightened by Liu Heita that he fled the city.

However, Li Xiaogong had no obvious preference in the battle for the heir apparent, so he naturally became the target of Donggong Huairou.

Ling Jing said softly: "If King Zhaojun returns to the court, who will preside over Jiangnan affairs?"

"Duke Ling thinks?"

"Maybe Li Yaoshi." Ling Jing replied immediately.

"Li Jing..." Fang Xuanling sighed after thinking for a long time: "It is indeed possible."

After the chaos in the south of the Yangtze River was settled, Li Xiaogong was destined to be transferred back to the court. It is impossible for the person in charge of the south of the Yangtze River to be an outsider who took over for the first time. No matter in terms of military exploits or position, Li Jing is the most suitable.

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly, "Duke Ling has a long-term vision..."

Hearing Fang Xuanling's praise, Ling Jing felt a little uncomfortable, and decided to go back and ask Li Shan... He found that Li Shan seemed to have the ability to predict the future.

Ling Jing asked casually: "I heard that Li Yaoshi once served under His Royal Highness?"

"It's true." Fang Xuanling frowned slightly, "Early before the first year of Wude, Li Yaoshi entered the Duke of Qin's mansion as the third guard, and then fought with His Highness, but he failed to lead the army alone."

"Afterwards, the sage Jian Ba ​​was awarded, and the battle of destroying Liang was brilliant. Xiao Liang was vast and powerful, and Li Yaoshi's soldiers were swift, and Liang was destroyed in two months."

Ling Jing was a little surprised, "So, this person is not His Highness's favorite general?"

This is to ask, isn't Li Jing a general in the lineage of King Qin?

Xuanling shook his head slightly, Ling Jing thought to himself that Li Shan also guessed wrong... He could remember clearly that Li Shan kept saying that Li Jing and Li Shiji were both from the lineage of the King of Qin.

Not every time the prophet is right.

"Longxi Li's Danyangfang lineage, Li Keshi entered Tiance Mansion, and Chang'an ordered Li Qianyou to also be the master of Qi Palace." Fang Xuanling mentioned a sentence cryptically.

Ling Jing nodded knowingly, this is a trick commonly used by the children of the family, serving the masters separately, so as to keep the lintel from falling. From this point of view, Li Jing is likely to be a member of the Eastern Palace, at least he is also loyal to the saint.

At this time, footsteps sounded outside, and Li Shimin, who looked a little tired, appeared outside the door, trying to cheer up, and said with a smile: "Linggong, Xuanling."

Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing got up and saluted.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "Mr. Ling asked Huairen at night... how to practice such eloquence."

Ling Jing asked inexplicably, "What is His Highness referring to?"

"Outside Guantao City that day, I urged the Turks to return to the north, and today in the palace..." Li Shimin said thoughtfully, "Father has made a decision, allowing King Wu to come and go without any restrictions."

Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing looked at each other in shock.

Whether Du Fuwei kills or not is a trivial matter... Although many courtiers asked to behead him before, it is not a trivial matter for Du Fuwei, who is now under house arrest, to go in and out freely.

Moreover, according to Li Shimin's tone, the sage Li Yuan made such a decision because he was influenced by Li Shan.

Li Shimin rubbed his thumb and index finger slightly. He felt that he needed to re-evaluate Li Shan's status in his father's heart... He knew very well that his father's disposition seemed gentle like spring, but in fact was as cold as winter.

At that time, Liu Wenjing thought that he had a high meritorious service, but also felt that Li Yuan was soft-hearted... In the end, among the 17 meritorious officials in Taiyuan Yuanmou, he was the third one who was killed by Gao Niao and hidden by Liang Gong.

"Your Highness, Li Daliang wants to do something, this is the second letter." Fang Xuanling handed over the letter in his hand.

Li Shimin took a few glances and then put it down, "Don't ask for merit, don't ask for bad things."

"Yes."

"What are Duke Ling and Xuanling discussing just now?" Li Shimin asked casually.

Fang Xuanling smiled and talked about Li Jing.

Li Shimin sighed: "I want to recruit the world's heroes, but unexpectedly, I have the pearls left by me. If Jiangnan is wiped out, the pharmacist is indeed the most suitable leader of Jiangnan Dao."

Fang Xuanling reminded in a low voice: "Li Yaoshi has an old relationship with Lujiang County King."

"So what?" Li Shimin stretched out his hand to invite the two to sit down, and said with a smile, "As the saying goes, things of a feather flock together and people are divided into groups. What kind of person is a pharmacist?"

"Famous generals and outstanding people."

Fang Xuanling smiled and didn't say anything else, Li Yuan, Prince of Lujiang County, was the one closest to the Eastern Palace among the clan's children, but he had no talent, and it was not once or twice that he caused troubles.

Li Shimin asked curiously: "Why does Ling Gong think that the pharmacist..."

Ling Jing secretly scolded Li Shan for being unreliable, and he could only use Li Jing as an excuse to be under Li Shimin's command... I saw Li Shan analyze the court situation before, and comment on the characters very thoughtfully, so I really believed it!

By the way, there is also the matter of Princess Pingyang, who is about to be forced to leave Beijing and has no confidence... Nonsense!

At this time, Li Shimin said softly: "Father decided that the third sister will control the guards on the left and right, and the guards on the left and right Qianniu."

Like a thunderbolt, Ling Jing's body trembled slightly, Princess Pingyang actually led the Beiya Imperial Army!

Fang Xuanling thought for a while, "Since Chen Guogong died of illness, there are no guards and Qianniu guards who have no restraint. It is appropriate for the sage to choose Princess Pingyang."

Ling Jing tried his best to maintain a calm expression, pinched his thigh with his right hand in his sleeve, wanted to leave, and grabbed Li Shan to ask what happened... Can you really know the foretelling? !
Li Shimin also nodded, "Third Sister is quite prestigious in the army, it's not difficult to control the army, but I'm afraid Sichang will be idle."

"Qiao Guogong has been fighting for many years, so he should rest for a few years." Fang Xuanling didn't take it seriously, and agreed casually.

It is impossible for the husband and wife to lead the heavy army together. Princess Pingyang controls the Beiya, and even if Chai Shao's General You Xiaowei is not withdrawn, he can no longer lead the army.

After all, in the former Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian usurped the country and seized the throne as a foreign relative.

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling discussed casually, while Ling Jing looked at Li Shimin with almost prying eyes.

On that day, Princess Pingyang turned from danger to safety. Ling Jing, Su Dingfang, and Ma Zhou, who knew the inside story, all suggested that Li Shan follow the trend and invest in Princess Pingyang's mansion for a long history, at least to stabilize the basic market.

But Li Shan refused, and in an unbelievable way for Ling Jing and Ma Zhou...Princess Pingyang may be in charge of the Beiya Forbidden Army, and he who has saved Princess Pingyang may be forced to make a choice, and the East Palace is no longer tender. , King Qin may also force himself to join the Tiance Mansion.

That day, Ling Jing was dubious, and there was no news for half a year. He became suspicious, thinking that Li Shan was fooling himself.

Because Ling Jing thought about it carefully later, Li Shan seemed to be able to confirm that the King of Qin might seize the throne by force... Otherwise, Princess Pingyang would be in charge of the Beiya Imperial Army, and there would be no direct threat to the King of Qin, nor would there be any battle between the King of Qin and the crown prince. affected.

But now, Princess Pingyang is really going to restrain the Beiya Imperial Army half a year later... Ling Jing was in a state of confusion, and looked away, not daring to spy on Li Shimin's expression anymore, only wondering in his heart, is it really possible for the King of Qin to raise an army?
After chatting for a while, Li Shimin said with a smile: "It's getting late, let's leave it at that today."

Ling Jing, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up, "Your Highness, there is one more thing."

"Mr. Ling, please speak."

Ling Jing deliberately glanced outside the door, took two steps forward, and said in a low voice: "Huai Ren wants to be released."

"External release?" Li Shimin was a little surprised, "No wonder you have been connected to the palace these few days for this purpose?"

"Outside?" Fang Xuanling was also surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, this is indeed the most suitable path for Li Shan.

Ling Jing hesitated for a while, and added: "I entered the palace a few days ago, but I couldn't make it clear, today..."

Li Shimin, who was about to leave, sat back slowly, with an unpredictable expression on his face. He once again increased his evaluation of Li Shan in his mind, and his evaluation of his father Li Yuan.

It can't be such a coincidence, today Li Shan confirmed the release, and Princess Pingyang will be able to take charge of the Beiya Imperial Army... Logically speaking, it would be more appropriate for Chai Shao, who led the army to return to Beijing, to be appointed.

Li Shimin suddenly remembered that the Ministry of Officials intervened in the deployment of officials in Eastern Shaanxi Province. Logically speaking, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials was concurrently held by Yang Gongren, the order of Zhongshu. Could it be the father's instigation?
At this moment, Li Shimin had no plans to seize the throne by force, and was only thinking of using normal means to seize the crown prince of the East Palace... But obviously, his father had taken precautions. suspicion.

The father is kind and the son is filial, and the father is kind and the son is filial. Before his life experience is revealed to the world, Li Shan can deny his father, but I can't.

Although I can't do it, you must know that I am the prince, and you are the father, the father and the son, and the emperor and minister.

If the king treats his ministers like brothers and feet, then the ministers will treat him like his heart;

Li Shimin's expression gradually turned cold, he stood up slowly with his hands on the table, and said in a low voice, "Before Huairen is released, let's choose a place to meet."

An hour later, in the study of Li's residence in Sun Moon Lake.

Ling Jing grabbed Li Shan's collar in disregard of his dignity, "You really can predict the future?!"

"What?" Li Shan was baffled, "If you can predict the future... why is my nephew in such a situation?"

Ling Jing glanced away suspiciously, and said after a while, "Princess Pingyang was able to restrain the Beiya imperial army today."

"What?" Li Shan hiccupped without warning.

Ling Jing let go of his hand and quickly took a few steps back, stretching out his hand to fan the wind... Li Shan has always had a strong taste.

"If you can't predict the future, you will have a conclusion half a year ago?" Ling Jing opened the window and snorted, "For this reason, I don't even care about Princess Pingyang's solicitation."

Li Shan stood there blankly, and after a while he said: "No, no..."

Like Li Shimin, Li Shan discovered the problem at the first time. It couldn't have been a coincidence. He had Li Yuan's permission to let him out today... According to the time calculation, when he left the palace, Li Yuan gave Princess Pingyang to control the Beiya imperial army.

"Forecasting is like a god." Ling Jing stared at Li Shan who was in a daze, "Dissecting the current situation and clearly discerning the way forward, it's like searching for a bag to get something, like a dog and a cow."

Li Shan tugged at his bun, really confused, could it really be a coincidence?
Although I have the grace to save Princess Pingyang...but if Li Shimin raises an army, how can I stop Princess Pingyang?
Li Yuan entrusted his wealth and life, Princess Pingyang will only be loyal to Li Yuan... What can I do?
Naturally, Li Shan couldn't figure it out... The so-called conspiracy, the mutiny that I heard about, the long-term preparation is actually very unlikely to succeed, and it is often completed in a flash, when the opportunity arises, with a decisive heart.

Compared with the six years of Wude in history, Li Shimin's situation at this moment is actually much better. At least the Crown Prince and King Qi have no face to win over generals such as Yu Chigong from Tiance Mansion... Therefore, Li Shimin at this moment actually has no intention of raising troops.

"Qin Wangyan, before releasing it to the outside world, choose a place to meet in secret."

Li Shan turned his head to look at Ling Jing who was full of worry, nodded and said, "I want to see you."

Seeing that Ling Jing seemed to be full of words, Li Shan added: "Uncle Ling entered the Tiance Mansion first, and my nephew has no other choice."

"Uncle Ling is right, my nephew can indeed foretell."

(End of this chapter)