First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 187
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In the afternoon of the same day, the three provinces agreed.

Zheng Yuanxuan, Qing of Taichang Temple, became the Duke of Peiguo because of his meritorious service.

Yang Shilin was the general manager of Xianzhou, governing Xianzhou, Dengzhou, and Xizhou, and became the Duke of Huai'an County.

Tian Zan was the governor of Xianzhou and the governor of Biyang County.

Fan Hua, the magistrate of Xichuan County, was the governor of Xizhou, and Fan Da was the county magistrate of the champion.

The civil and military officials who participated in this battle were all rewarded, and the deputy commander of the Shangjin Hussar Mansion, General Rong Zheng, was also promoted to General of the Hussars and bestowed upon him by the county uncle of Shangjin.

Yang Shilin attached the land of the six counties of Xianzhou, so it is only natural for him to be named the Duke of the county. After all, the land of six counties in one state can also be regarded as a party's power, and the general manager of Xianzhou governs the three states. This is Li Yuan's great gift.

The general management government governs the military and civilian affairs of several states. It has a high position and authority, and it is a veritable feudal official. .

But Fan Da persuaded Yang Shilin to return to the Tang Dynasty, and was awarded the title of champion county magistrate because of his meritorious service. Champion county is a middle county. The grades of official positions such as four doctors can also be described as the great grace of the emperor.

A large part of the reason why Li Yuan continued to award such heavy rewards was that he wanted to buy a horse bone with a thousand pieces of gold. Yang Shilin, the Duke of Huai'an County, is innocent.

It has to be said that the deeds of Li Yuan, the founding monarch, did ease a lot of resistance for the unification of the Tang Dynasty. Firstly, Li Yuan was benevolent and never treated his ministers harshly.

In the process of unifying the world, many forces came to vote one after another. Even after Li Mi and others were defeated, they immediately wanted to join Li Yuan, which shows Li Yuan's reputation.

After this battle, Gao Chong made outstanding contributions in cutting off food supplies, guarding Niuwei Mountain to the death, and capturing Zhu Can alive.

Zhong Dafu is the ninth rank of Wen Sanguan, ranking fourth rank, and Sima of Qin Palace is also fourth rank.

As a result, Gao Chong was actually lowered in rank, but he was changed from a hussar general to a Sima in the Qin Palace. , very dignified, although his rank is not as good as the Hussar General of the upper government, but his status is higher and his authority is more important.

He was transferred from Li Shimin's side two months ago and released as a hussar, but now he is transferred back to Beijing to continue serving beside Li Shimin, which really puzzled Gao Chong.

Could it be that Li Yuan sent it to the Shangjin Military Mansion just to let Gao Chong personally participate in the extermination of Zhu Can, so as to end Gao Junya's regret?If this is the case, then it's no wonder that Li Yuan can have such diehard loyalists as Pei Ji, including later Qin Qiong and others, who are also loyal to Li Yuan.

It wasn't until Gao Chong returned to Beijing and learned that Li Shimin was defeated in Gaochao City, Jingzhou, that Gao Chong understood a little.

In Yan Guogong's mansion, Gao Junya was very happy, and unexpectedly had a few drinks with Gao Chong for the first time.

"Zhu Thief's death is very pleasing to the hearts of the people, relieves the hatred in my heart, and comforts the spirit of Duke Nanyang in heaven," Gao Junya sighed.

Gao Chong also sighed sincerely: "After Zhu Can's death, the people of Dengzhou competed for his meat. They really hated him to the bone. Aye, you didn't see that in Champion City, the wild dogs were fat and strong. Afterwards, the bones piled up like a mountain, Zhu Can, the thief, can no longer be called a human being."

Gao Junya drank the wine in the glass when she heard the words, "In this troubled world, human life is like worthless, and it is really hateful that Zhu Can and other beasts are allowed to dominate."

Seeing this, Gao Chong hurriedly said, "Aye, don't get angry, Zhu thief has been cut alive, and the people of the three states all clapped their hands and applauded." Waiting for the hatred of others.

"It's not inappropriate to use it on Zhu thief." Gao Junya nodded and said, "But this punishment is too brutal, so use it with caution in the future."

Gao Chong nodded in response, Ling Chi's punishment was brutal and inhumane, if it wasn't for Zhu Can, Gao Chong would not have thought of being so cruel.

"Aye, I heard that the king of Qin has returned to the imperial court, and Xue thief occupied Jingzhou and threatened the capital. I wonder what your Majesty thinks?" Gao Chong asked in a low voice.

Gao Junya hesitated a little when he heard the words, and then said: "I will not let him be rampant for too long. Qin Wang's class teacher this time, one is to recuperate his illness, and the other is to regroup and call the soldiers of all the military houses in the pass to attack the Xue thief again." .

Gao Chong's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Then when Xue Ju is attacked again, the child can join the army."

Gao Junya glanced at Gao Chong, "Otherwise, you would think that you would be the Sima of Prince Qin's Palace for any reason."

Hearing this, Gao Chong was overjoyed. He had just finished beating Zhu Can, and now he could go and beat Lao Xue and Xiao Xue again. "At the beginning, Xue Ju escaped in the Black River Valley, and this time he will be captured alive."

It's a pity that Gao Chong's wish was about to come to nothing. On the second day after Li Shimin returned to Chang'an, news came from Jingzhou that Xue Ju had died of illness in Gaoqian City, and his son Xue Rengao succeeded to the throne. He recruited soldiers from Longyou to take Chang'an directly. .

Chang'an was a sensation immediately. The great enemy Xue Ju died of illness, which is gratifying and congratulatory, but Xue Rengao's troops threatened Chang'an.

As soon as Liu Wenjing and Yin Qiao returned to Beijing, they were dismissed from their posts and left at home. The rest of them will not be held accountable.

In Ganlu Hall, Li Yuan's face was gloomy. He didn't expect that just a big defeat would cause the capital to tremble, and there were even discordant voices fighting. Xue Rengao proclaimed himself a minister, and Li Yuan was furious, dismissed him and sent him to prison.

And firmly expressed his position, never to talk about peace, let alone to be a minister, he will fight Xue Rengao to the death to avenge the [-] soldiers who died in battle. Li Yuan's position instantly won the support of the military and even the people of Gyeonggi.

After all, Xue Rengao's notoriety of brutality and inhumanity has already spread throughout the pass, not to mention the bones of [-] Jingji sons are still in Gaochai City, how can the people of Guanzhong be willing to let it go.

In the past year since Li Yuan entered the pass, his foundation has already been solidified, and the people's foundation has been solid. After he issued an order to conquer Xue Rengao, the soldiers and civilians responded positively, and the [-] troops were quickly mobilized.

After the mobilization of the army was completed, Li Yuan appointed Li Shimin as the marching marshal again, commanded [-] troops, and conquered Xue Rengao.

After Li Shimin returned to Chang'an, after being diagnosed and treated by the imperial doctor, his body recovered quickly and he was full of energy. He vowed to avenge his shame.

After the army went out, Li Yuan accepted the suggestion of the courtiers and issued a seal letter to Li Gui of Liangzhou, calling Li Gui his younger brother, and canonizing Li Gui as the king of Liang and the governor of Liangzhou.

Li Gui originally ruled Liangzhou and proclaimed himself the Great Liang King of Hexi. Although he ruled Hexi, he was somewhat nondescript. Now there is Li Yuan, the orthodox emperor who canonized the King of Liang. He is the King of Liang in the true sense. .

Li Gui was overjoyed, and immediately raised his troops to attack the Western Qin Dynasty. Because Xue Rengao dispatched all his soldiers and horses to Jingzhou, intending to take Chang'an directly, the rear was empty.

In just a few days, Liangzhou soldiers captured the Hezhou land in the Western Qin Dynasty. Xue Rengao was attacked by the enemy, and the morale of the army was slackened.

(End of this chapter)