Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 978 It's Too Funny

Under normal circumstances, it is not the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and all government offices are on holiday, and they will not open until after the Lantern Festival. For example, this time, Li Yuan summoned the officials on the ninth day of the first lunar month, which is rare.

In the Linhu Hall, the Crown Prince, the King of Qin, and all the chancellors sat in a row, while Princess Pingyang stood beside Li Yuan, who was at the top with a blank expression.

Seeing this princess, the crown prince and the king of Qin looked at each other. The former was completely ignorant of the inside story, while the latter vaguely guessed something. Li Shimin thought to himself, with the line of the third sister, it is really convenient for Li Shan to do things a lot.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin glanced sideways. The old Pei Shiju's eyes were cloudy, and his eyes fell on Princess Pingyang. The most troublesome thing is the coach Handan King Li Huairen, and now Princess Pingyang shows up unabashedly, obviously to support that Handan King.

But at the next moment, Pei Shiju's face changed slightly, because Li Yuan mentioned in a hesitant and regretful tone... Li Huairen, the king of Handan, the commander of the Lingzhou Road March, was injured and fell ill, and asked himself to return to the court to recuperate.

After a brief silence, Chen Shuda, the provincial servant under the door, was the first to speak, "Your Majesty, I have not received the memorial from the King of Handan."

Generally speaking, the memorial is submitted to the Ministry of Secretary of State only after being passed by the subordinates, but Chen Shuda did not see this memorial, and while talking, he glanced at Pei Shiju, obviously suspicious of this colleague.

The reason is very simple, only another servant, Pei Shiju, is capable of doing this kind of thing, and this one is attached to the East Palace, while Chen Shuda is faintly throwing himself at King Qin... The two servants are now fighting against each other.

The King of Handan holds more than half of the military power in Guannei Dao, and he is an important figure that the East Palace and Tiance Mansion are trying their best to win over.

Pei Shiju squinted his eyes, lowered his head slightly, and looked calm, but in fact he was cursing in his heart...not to be a son of man, not to be a son of man!

How could an old fox like Pei Shiju fail to guess Li Shan's thoughts... Controlling most of the troops in Guannei Dao, Li Shan gave up such a position easily. There may be reasons for this, but one thing is for sure, Neither Li Shan nor he would allow the army to escape their control.

The name Su Dingfang immediately came to Pei Shiju's mind.

While thinking about how to stop... not Li Shan, but Su Dingfang, Pei Shiju pondered in his heart, Li Shan's intention of returning to the capital, but he was sure that it must be aimed at the East Palace, or in other words, must be aimed at himself.

Pei Shiju was still contemplating there, while Chen Shuda beside him kept talking, trying his best to persuade Li Yuan that the battle was not over, so he should not change generals... His words faintly brought out the taste of gossip some time ago.

Li Yuan didn't explain immediately, but looked at Chen Shuda appreciatively... Following his hint, the prime minister moved closer to King Qin, but he didn't abolish the government for personal reasons in matters of military and state affairs.

If the King of Handan is dismissed, no matter who takes over as the commander-in-chief, it's okay if he wins, but if he loses or is in a stalemate, then King Qin will have a chance to fight.

In fact, Chai Shao concluded that this was the reason why Li Shan had joined King Qin's command a long time ago, but he didn't tell his wife.

"Zicong is the head of the sect." Li Yuan commented with a smile, and then explained: "Huairen braved the wind and snow, took Xiaoguan at night, and took the wounds and sickness, so he asked himself to go back to the court to recuperate. Because of the Turks spreading rumors, he was born. It will send a letter to Pingyang instead of entering Beijing with a memorial."

Chen Shuda glanced at Princess Pingyang, then at the expressionless King Qin, closed his mouth and sat back... He had privately mentioned to King Qin several times that he might be able to win over Handan, but King Qin was noncommittal.

Pei Ji smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the Longzhou Memorial mentioned that a few days ago, the wind and snow in Yuanzhou was so severe that it was rare in previous years. Li Huairen personally led the army for three days and two nights. I am afraid that the vitality will be damaged, so I will go back to Beijing to recuperate..." No problem."

"Jian Pei..." Li Yuan's attitude towards this veteran was obviously different from that of others, and he said with a wry smile, "The great victory in Jingzhou solved the crisis in the pass, the snowy night went to Xiaoguan to turn the tide of the battle, this tough battle..."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "Father's words are true, Huairen subdued Jihu, and with Su Dingfang and Xue Wanche leading the army, they should be able to expel the Liang bandits smoothly."

In short, the bone has been crushed by Li Huairen, and the next step is to eat meat and drink soup, but everyone has to face... Whoever succeeds as the coach will inevitably be poked in the back by someone in the back, this is cheap!
The corners of Pei Shiju's mouth twitched, yes, no one has the face to take over as the head coach, but if it is Su Dingfang who was born in Li Shan's personal guard... then it is logical, right?
Just as this thought flashed across his mind, Prince Li Jiancheng, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "Father, Duke Zhao is worthy of a heavy responsibility."

In fact, Li Jiancheng has no choice. Dou Gui has no friendship with him, and Li Shan represented by Su Dingfang is what he needs to fight for... especially in the current situation.

Li Shimin glanced sideways, his eyes collided with Pei Shiju, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said casually: "Father, uncle is a veteran."

Li Yuan has considered these two candidates. From the perspective of qualifications, Dou Gui is obviously more suitable, and he is the deputy commander. It is logical to take over as the coach. In terms of military exploits, Su Dingfang has made great contributions in both battles, and he also competed with Li Yuan. Shan is closely related... especially when Li Shan asked himself to return to Beijing to recuperate.

Pei Shiju began to suspect that the previous rumors might have something to do with Li Shan, and it was precisely because of those rumors accusing Li Shan of supporting his troops that they were self-respecting, which led to the current situation... Even though His Majesty bestowed brocade robes and horses, the King of Handan still Difficult to be at ease, had to pass the tactful self-disarmament of Princess Pingyang.

This is an attitude, and Li Yuan, as the emperor, experienced a life-and-death change just half a year ago, Li Huairen has made great contributions to saving him... Li Yuan will inevitably feel indebted, even if he does not consider emotional factors, as a superior, he comforted the King of Handan It is also due.

And to comfort Li Huairen, what better proof is there than letting Su Dingfang offside to succeed him as coach?

Pei Shiju had carefully reviewed the methods of that opponent. This interlocking method... really looked like that guy's handwriting.

Some of the ministers in the hall supported Su Dingfang, and some supported Dou Gui... The atmosphere was a bit weird. Of course, only Li Shimin and Pei Shiju could feel this weird atmosphere.

The lineage of the King of Qin supports Dou Gui. After all, the uncle Li Shimin has participated in previous wars under his command, and his relationship is extraordinary; while the crown prince supports Su Dingfang... Pei Ji even mentioned that Su Dingfang followed Chai Shao on the westward expedition to Tuyuhun. In the Eighth Battle, the thunderbolts that beheaded the generals and captured the flag slammed. Such generals who are good at using cavalry are most appropriate to use in Lingzhou and Huizhou.

Even Prince Li Jiancheng asked about Princess Pingyang... In his opinion, this sister will definitely support him, after all, Su Dingfang and Li Shan are one.

Princess Pingyang didn't say anything, she just glanced at Pei Shiju, if her husband's guess is correct...then this scene is too funny.

(End of this chapter)