Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 892
Although the final decision-making power is not in Li Shan's hands, if Li Shan Xu Baiquan County Magistrate commits crimes and meritorious deeds, Li Yuan, Chaozhong Zaifu, and the Ministry of Officials may agree with him on the premise that he has made great contributions.

However, according to the reports from the scouts, the details of Huizhou and Lingzhou are still unknown, and in Yuanzhou, Pingliang County, Baiquan County, and Pinggao County all surrendered to the enemy and let them go lightly... treason can be easily let go, Li Yuan Definitely upset.

Although many generals and officials have been captured since the founding of the People's Republic of China, if they can return to the court and the officials are restored to their original posts, they will all be unyielding. For example, Chang Da, the former governor of Longzhou, is an example.

"If Xu Qi has committed crimes and made meritorious service, what about Xuande resigning later?" Li Keshi asked tentatively.

"Is he willing?"

"Should agree." Li Keshi felt relieved, "Yiyan has been the magistrate of Nao County for about a year, and Xuande intends to resign."

"I know Huairen's good intentions." Master Li sighed, "In terms of meritorious service in the army, it is really not as good as Qian Jiulong, Duan Zhixuan, Xue Wanche's generation. If something unexpected happens, Huairen will not feel at ease."

"That's right." Li Shan smiled wryly, "If it wasn't for Uncle and Brother Demou, how would my nephew be today?"

"Last year in Daizhou, brother Demou went out with his nephew twice and was awarded a knighthood, but it was also a life-and-death struggle..."

"Then leave it to Huairen." Master Li smiled and stroked his beard. He naturally knew what the other party meant when he suddenly mentioned Li Kai... Don't worry, I, Li Huairen, will take care of Li Kai's side and even several heirs in the future.

"This battle is a big victory, should we be able to regain Yuanzhou this year?"

"Don't move for now." Li Shan shook his head, "Send an envoy to see Liang Shidu in a few days, it would be best if he can appease him."

"Acquisition?" Master Li hesitated, "Last year Huairen broke the Turks three times. His Majesty once intended to appease the Turks, but was firmly rejected... But this time Dubu Khan and Tuli Khan returned home in defeat. possible."

Li Shan narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering what he was thinking... Although he had never seen him before, Li Shan, a man in Liang Shidu, was well remembered in history. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan had already They broke up and refused to surrender, and were finally wiped out on the eve of Li Shimin's preparation to attack the East Turks.

It is impossible to surrender, and even now he still has the intention to aspire to the Central Plains, not to mention Lingzhou and Huizhou, maybe Liang Shi still intends to stick to Yuanzhou and confront the Tang army by relying on important passes.

Li Keshi said softly: "Maybe we can send troops from Liangzhou and Yanzhou?"

Yanzhou is taking the Qin Zhidao and attacking Lingzhou by detour. Liangzhou belongs to Longyou Dao and can directly attack Huizhou and Lingzhou. Li Shan weighed it in his heart and nodded with a smile: "Uncle said yes, but Don't be in a hurry, hold a banquet tonight, and get drunk."

Tonight there is a banquet for the whole army, and rewards are a matter for the court and even Li Yuan, but in terms of merit, Li Shan, the chief general, is the most qualified.

Master Li got up to leave, but he said with a smile: "This speech cannot be heard by Ding Fang."

"Hahaha!" Li Shan laughed, Su Dingfang was regarded as a willow in the army and in the court, and he whipped several small boys who were greedy for alcohol in the past few days.

At dusk, huge bonfires were lit one after another. Large pieces of mutton and jars of fine wine were brought in like flowing water.

Li Shan sat on the main seat with a smile, and the first sentence he said surprised everyone, "Where is Duan Zhixuan?"

Although he made meritorious service in this battle, Duan Zhixuan was dismissed as the deputy cavalry chief because he violated the military order. Although he was present because of his title, his position was very low.

Someone soon pulled Duan Zhixuan out, and Li Shan picked up his chopsticks and pointed at him, "Duan Zhixuan has made great contributions in this battle, you have suffered many wounds and still fought bravely, and captured the sweat flag. You must not be absent at this moment in terms of merit."

Duan Zhixuan chuckled, "Thank you Your Highness."

"However, you, Duan Zhixuan, violated the military order and have no seat tonight." Li Shan continued: "You are fined to pour wine for everyone tonight, do you have any complaints?"

"No complaints, no complaints."

Li Shan pointed to the table in front of him, and waited for Duan Zhixuan to pour wine from the jar before looking at the generals, "This great victory in this battle was not achieved by one person. The soldiers used their troops, and the generals were brave. Let's discuss the merits tonight. If it’s right, point it out immediately.”

"Dou Shize, Duke of the State of Feng, served as the deputy commander of the Lingzhou Road Marching Army, leading the left army alone, and his achievements are first-class."

"Li Daoxuan, the king of Huaiyang, led the right army alone, seized the main roads, and prevented the Turks from detours. His achievements are second-class."

"Wen Yanbo, the Duke of Xihe County, took care of the logistics, so that the army's food, grass and ordnance are safe, and his contribution is first-class."

Dou Gui, Wen Yanbo, and Li Daoxuan were listed as first-class, and the generals had nothing to say. They either led the army alone or took care of the logistics, and they all had relatively high status. Book servant.

"Kan Leng, the Duke of Linji County, led the Modao team to attack. He is unparalleled in strength, sharp in breaking the formation, and his skills are first-class."

Kan Lenggong should be the first class. If it weren't for the attack of the Modao team, it would be difficult for Tang Jun to achieve such a victory.

After the four of them were seated, Li Shan watched Duan Zhixuan go pour the wine, and then continued: "Ningzhou Inspector Hu Zizhong, he defended the front line to prevent the Turks from going south, and then charged into the battle. The horse was wronged, and his merit is second-class."

"Qian Jiulong, the governor of Jingzhou, led the rear army alone and also took charge of the central army. His meritorious service is second-class. In addition, the cavalry commander Su Dingfang and below, Feng Li, Zhang Zhongjian, and Duan Zhixuan are all second-class."

"Everyone sit down, let Duan Zhixuan pour wine for you to congratulate..."

"Your Highness is unfair!"

Everyone turned their heads in surprise, Hu Yan, the governor of Ningzhou, who was standing in the open space, was full of anger, and Qian Jiulong tugged at his sleeves, "Zizhong..."

Hu Yan shook off Qian Jiulong's hand, and took a few steps forward, "Your Highness spoke dialect the day before yesterday, regardless of faction, but today there is a difference in closeness!"

Wen Yanbo reprimanded: "Zizhong feels that he should be ranked first?"

Li Daoxuan felt something, and asked with a smile: "I'm afraid it's not just for yourself?"

"Zhang Zhongjian led the front army alone and broke the formation several times. Su Dingfang was the cavalry commander. He crossed the battlefield, broke the enemy and pursued him. It's unfair, it's second class!"

Li Shan pressed the center of his eyebrows, turned his head and asked, "Brother Dingfang, what did Sanlang say?"

"No injustice."

"No injustice."

Su Dingfang knew it well, he was already the General of the Sixteenth Guards, and he was a Duke of the state, so why should he do so much credit?
After King Qin ascended the throne, he still had the opportunity to make contributions... At that time, Li Shan would probably hide himself, and King Qin would probably regard himself as a general.

Besides, with too many credits, he might be wooed by the East Palace later... and he has always been unwilling to get involved in this aspect, and it is also something he is not good at.

As for Zhang Zhongjian, he wasted more than 20 years and followed Li Shan for only one year. From a Shuozhou soldier Cao Canjun to the current Zuojianmen General, a noble and county magistrate, he does not say he is satisfied, but he is also very clear about how he came about, at least I will not express my dissatisfaction with Li Shan on this occasion.

Hu Yan froze there for a long time, speechless, Li Shan stood up holding the wine cup, and said with a smile: "In the future, we will recover the three prefectures, capture Liang Shidu and Liang Luoren in front of the imperial court for questioning, there is still a chance to make meritorious deeds."

Putting the wine cup into Hu Yan's hands, Li Shan picked up the other cup, held it up high and said in a loud voice: "This battle is a great victory, we should congratulate it with wine, and the soldiers who died in battle should give it as a gift. Let's drink together, gentlemen!"

Poured half a cup of wine on the ground, everyone raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. At the banquet that night, except for Su Dingfang and Zhang Zhongjian, everyone was drunk.

(End of this chapter)