Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 817

"The title is the most important weapon of the country, uncle, isn't that too generous?"

Li Shan muttered while changing the medicine for Li Yuan, he didn't expect that His Majesty would be so generous, it was a bit exaggerated.

In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, conferring titles was relatively common, even more common than in other unified dynasties. Naturally, there were reasons for this.

Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, and Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, started their careers in rebellion. Although Zhao Kuangyin, Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty, inherited the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he did not experience too many wars.

However, Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty, was different. Back then, when Jinyang raised troops, entered Chang'an, established the country and proclaimed himself emperor, a large number of old people were enshrined. , Feng Lun, etc., who held high positions in the previous dynasty, naturally they should be conferred even more.

Coupled with a large number of other forces that have taken refuge in, as long as they are a little famous, Li Yuan will basically confer titles, such as Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin and other famous Wagangzhai generals, such as Li Dayen who came to vote for the canonization of the county king, and even Chang He. The unlucky ghost voted for the Tang Dynasty for the first time, and he had to be named the Duke of the county.

In addition to the few battles, those courtiers and generals who fought for Li Tang will also be awarded nobles, so the court, it is really the county marquis walking everywhere, the county man, county magistrate, and county uncle are not as good as dogs!

Only when the county magistrate is qualified to boast.

However, in this case, changes began to appear after four years of Wude. Not only Li Yuan, but also the court began to deliberately reduce the issuance of titles. The generals who have entered the ranks will have to wait for the change of Xuanwumen in the future.

In a word, if there are too many titles, it is worthless!
Therefore, this time, not only Li Shan, but also the Crown Prince, the King of Qin, and several ministers were all surprised by Li Yuan's generosity... In addition to granting Qian Jiulong, the Duke of Changxing County, who went north to Jingzhou in advance, Li Yuan issued an imperial edict to reward King Qin's escort Among the generals, there are four newcomers to the Duke alone.

Yuchi Gongjue, the general of Tiance Mansion who was assigned by Li Shimin to escort him, was named Wu Guogong, Su Dingfang, who controlled the Beiya Imperial Army, was named Zhao Guogong, and Liang Jianfang and Niu Jinda, who were killed in battle, presented Guogong as gifts to care for their descendants.

In addition, Cheng Yaojin was originally the Duke of the State of Su, but was changed to the Duke of the State of Lu, and the number of households was increased to [-].

There are more titles below, Zheng Rentai, Qiu Xinggong, Li Mengchang, Li Keshi, Duan Zhixuan and other generals bestowed titles on the Duke of the County and the Duke of the County respectively, and then a lot of titles of the County Marquis, County Man, and County Boss.

As for the leaders of Li Shan's personal guards who rushed to escort him at the most critical moment, two county magistrates and two magistrates suddenly appeared.

Because of Zhang Zhongjian’s achievements in the two victories in Guji Town and Cangtou River, this time he defeated the Liang army first, and then led the army to the south as the general to rescue him. He was named the Duke of Weiyang County... Weiyang is the ancient name of Yangzhou.

Wang Junhao was named County Male after the war last year, and this time he also became County Duke. In addition, Hou Hongtao and Qu Silang were also named County Marquis.

Zhang Zhongjian and Wang Junhao either had military achievements long ago, or their backgrounds were not low, but Hou Hongtao and Qu Silang were a bit exaggerated. The former could barely be regarded as a side branch of the Sanshuihou clan, while the latter was completely a commoner.

"It's almost healed." Li Yuan waved his arm, new flesh had grown from the wound, and he couldn't feel any pain, just a little itchy. He said with a casual smile, "Who told you that you have already been canonized as the county king?"

Li Shan, who was packing his things, rolled his eyes, "Oh, so it's my nephew's fault."

Li Yuan couldn't help laughing. In the past, Li Shan was included in the clan and canonized as the county king. It was actually a bit too much because of his great victory in Yanmen. It's not enough... It's all about letting Li Shan take the blame.

But who would have thought that this kid would be able to toss more and more every time, and Li Yuan regretted it after breaking the Turks three times, and there was nothing left to seal.

"Back then, the victory in Yanmen was supposed to be the Duke of the Duke, and then the Turks were defeated, and the Duke of the Duke was promoted. This time, he has made great achievements in saving his family..." Li Yuan laughed and said, "It can be done at once."

Li Shan laughed and said: "Uncle, it's easy, but it's a pity that my nephew has a good brother who wants to behead someone."

Li Yuan was a little embarrassed. He had heard that Tuli Khan would behead Li Shan in order to win people's hearts. He thought for a while and said, "Although the news is cut off, there should be civil strife in Wuyuan County."

"Yeah." Li Shan counted with his fingers, "The day after tomorrow will be the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the autumn harvest in Guannei Road is about to end. I didn't expect the Turks to disappear, and they should still be fighting among themselves."

Li Yuan was in a good mood these two days, because the battles in Longzhou and Jingzhou went very smoothly. After Ren Gui and Qian Jiulong took office, they cleaned up the troops, stabilized the defense line, and repelled the incoming Liang army.

Half a month ago, Longzhou, Jingzhou, Ningzhou, and Qingzhou dispatched troops at the same time, marching into Wonju from the southwest, southeast, and east.

On August [-], Ren Gui and Qian Jiulong defeated the Liang army near Pingliang County in Yuanzhou, beheading more than a thousand people. On August [-], Hu Yan, the governor of Ningzhou, attacked Baiquan and defeated the Liang army again.

The Liang divisions are no longer tenable in Yuanzhou. In addition, Li Shentong, the king of Huai'an who was stationed in Longyou, led his troops to attack Huizhou eastward.

But Li Shanxin has hidden worries, "However, last year it snowed heavily on the grasslands, many livestock were frozen to death..."

"What Huairen said is true." Li Yuan raised his brows slightly, "The barbarians went south to plunder for nothing more than wealth, food, and population. Now it depends on whether Ren Gui and Qian Jiulong can break through Lingzhou quickly and set up a defense line."

Li Shan has nothing to say, if he successfully wins Yuanzhou and marches into Lingzhou, the Lingzhou Road Marching Chief Mansion that has been proposed but has not yet been restored should not be delayed any longer, and with Ren Gui's qualifications and military exploits, he will definitely be able to overwhelm Qian Jiulong served as the chief general.

For this reason, Ling Jing also mentioned last night that Changsun Wuji was full of complaints... he thought it was Li Shan's fault.

Li Shan was also speechless, not to mention Li Shimin nodding when he recommended Ren Gui, just seeing Li Yuan make a decision so quickly, he knew that this matter was unavoidable.

At this time, Chen Shuda and Zhongshu ordered Feng Lun to meet him.

"Your Majesty, great victory!" Feng Lunyang announced the victory in his hand, "Guan Guogong is a famous general."

Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, "Ren Qing has not lost my high hopes."

"Yesterday afternoon, Guan Guogong Ren Gui joined forces with Jingzhou Inspector Qian Jiulong and Ningzhou Inspector Hu Yan to attack Guyuan." Chen Shuda explained with a smile: "The battle lasted for a long time. , the Liang army was defeated and fled northward, and the defenders of Guyuan surrendered after surrendering the city."

Handing the victory report to Li Yuan, Chen Shuda looked at Li Shan, "Does the King of Handan really intend to be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials?"

Li Yuan asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

"That valiant general is Liu Rengui, the leader of Guan Guogong's personal guards. When the King of Handan first saw him, he asserted that this son was extraordinary."

The corner of Li Shan's mouth was a little crooked. He had indeed concluded that Liu Rengui was extraordinary that day, but according to the historical trajectory, he would have to wait a long time after Li Zhi ascended the throne. Now it's all right, he became famous decades in advance.

The storm fanned by the passing butterfly is getting more and more intense.

(End of this chapter)