Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 37 The Turks Are Coming

Yongzhou Prefecture is an important place in Gyeonggi.

Yang Gongren's prime minister position is gone, but he still holds a high position if he continues to serve as the governor of Yongzhou.

"Your Majesty, your subordinates have sent people to inquire about it, and there is indeed a change in the Turkic people. None of the Turkic people who were supposed to come to the border of Jingzhou to sell cattle and sheep this year have come.

According to the news from merchants who often go to the grasslands to do business, the East Turkic ministries seem to be gathering signs, and it is very likely that there will be some big moves. "

In the Yongzhou Mansion, Yang Gongren listened to the news from his subordinates with a solemn expression.

Although Qin Xiedao had already analyzed it in the wine shop that day, he believed that the Turkic people might take advantage of the change of power in the Tang Dynasty and take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble.

But Yang Gongren was actually a little lucky, thinking that the Tang Dynasty was no longer the Tang Dynasty nine years ago, and the Turkic people were not so easy to succeed.

But he still arranged for someone to go north to inquire about the news.

Now it seems that it is very likely that the Turks are really coming.

"There was no disaster on the grasslands this year, but Jieli Khan still wants to snatch food and property from our Tang Dynasty. He is really too greedy. If the Turks are not destroyed, our Tang Dynasty will never have a peaceful day."

For the Central Plains Dynasty, it was the most dangerous time to encounter heavy snowstorm or severe drought on the grassland.

Because the Hu people who can't eat enough will definitely break into the Central Plains Dynasty to plunder.

For the Hu people who dismount as herdsmen and mount as warriors.

If grazing can support themselves, then everyone's enthusiasm for combat will not be so high.

But if you are about to starve to death, then you will become very cruel.

But this time the actions of the Turks were obviously different from usual.

The Eastern Turks, who have been dominating the north of the Central Plains Dynasty for decades, are now at their strongest.

Jieli Khan can summon 10,000+ soldiers and horses to go south with a single call.

At this time, Datang was rather embarrassed.

It has only been two months since Li Shimin launched the Xuanwumen Change, and now he is preparing to ascend the throne as emperor.

Originally, some soldiers and horses in Chang'an City were either dispatched to various places to control the situation, or they were stationed in various places on the frontier to guard against the surrounding enemies.

In the city of Chang'an, Li Shimin can safely dispatch and use an army of at most [-] troops.

"Your Majesty, there are no government soldiers stationed in the north of Yongzhou Mansion. Once the Turkic people go south, there will be no one who can stop their soldiers. What should we do?"

"Although the Turkic people have not officially gone south yet, we can't take risks and wait. I will immediately send an emergency to the court so that His Royal Highness can make preparations early."

Yang Gongren was also very worried.

If the Turkic people entered the territory of Yongzhou Prefecture, then I, the shepherd of Yongzhou, would be in trouble.

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"His Royal Highness, tomorrow is the enthronement ceremony. The curfew has been strictly enforced in Chang'an City, and there will be absolutely no disturbances."

As Yu Chigong is a general trusted by Li Shimin, when he ascends the throne tomorrow, Li Shimin will naturally hand over part of the troops to him to command.

Through these two months of layout, the former general of the Qin Palace has controlled all key departments of Chang'an City, and the kingdom of the Tang Dynasty has been completely controlled by Li Shimin.

In Hebei Province and other provinces, although many officials had doubts in their hearts, Li Shimin had already arranged for Wei Zheng to appease them, and they would settle down soon.

At that time, Li Shimin felt that he could make a big splash.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period! However, the situation in Datang has not completely stabilized, and everyone needs to work harder."

In informal occasions, Li Shimin is still very easy-going.

"His Royal Highness, there is a problem that is a bit tricky to solve."

Changsun Wuji said from the side.

"Wuji, if you have any questions, you can just say it, it doesn't matter."

At this time, Li Shimin trusted Changsun Wuji from the bottom of his heart.

Otherwise, when Lingyan Pavilion is established later, Changsun Wuji will not be placed No. 1.

"Your Majesty is currently living in the Daxing Palace. If he is unwilling to leave the palace after the abdication ceremony is over tomorrow, then you can only continue to live in the East Palace."

When Changsun Wuji said this, Li Shimin was silent for a moment.

This question is indeed a bit unsolvable.

On the bright side, Li Yuan took the initiative to abdicate Li Shimin's ascension to the throne tomorrow.

But what actually happened is clear to everyone.

If Li Yuan, who is broken and broken, just stays in Daxing Palace, there is really no good way for everyone.

After all, filial piety is still very important in this year.

Li Shimin was already in an improper position, if someone puts a hat on him again, it will be very troublesome.

Li Shimin, who cherishes his reputation, must also mind this very much.

"Continue to live in the East Palace, let's use the East Palace. When the tax revenue of the Ministry of Households is abundant, we will consider building a new palace, so that the father can move to the new palace."

Li Shimin was silent for a moment, then said helplessly.

Even if he is about to become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he can't do whatever he wants.

"Now the wars in various places have gradually subsided, and the people have begun to recuperate. As long as Datang is given a few years, the tax revenue of the household department will definitely increase significantly. It is not impossible to build a palace at that time."

Fang Xuanling also expressed his opinion on the side.

Anyway, at this time, it is definitely not suitable to force Li Yuan to move out of the palace.

Otherwise, it will not only chill the hearts of the veteran officials of Wude in the court, but also make Li Shimin bear the insult of being unfilial.

Especially in Chang'an City, Li Jiancheng's remnant forces have not completely disappeared.

Once there is any stain on Li Shimin's body that is grasped by others, it will definitely be spread everywhere.

"Well, that's the only way to go first."

Li Shimin, who was in a good mood at first, couldn't help feeling a little depressed now.

"His Royal Highness, Yang Gongren, the shepherd of Yongzhou, has sent an urgent letter of five hundred miles!"

At this moment, Li Junxian hurried in from the outside and handed Li Shimin a letter.

Five-hundred-mile rush, although it is not as good as the eight-hundred-mile rush that everyone is familiar with, but it only happens when something very important happens.

Yongzhou Mansion is Jingzhao Mansion, if something major happens here, it will soon affect Chang'an City.

He will ascend the throne tomorrow, and Li Shimin doesn't want to make any troubles.

With a bit of apprehension in his heart, Li Shimin opened Yang Gongren's letter.

"Ah~"

Li Shimin shook his hand, and the letter almost fell from his hand.

He quickly took a deep breath and quickly read the letter.

"The East Turkic people have changed! These greedy and brutal barbarians must have many spies in Chang'an City."

"There is a change in the Turks?"

Changsun Wuji's expression also changed.

This time was when Datang was at his weakest.

Although Li Shimin nominally controls the military and political power, even he himself has no confidence in whether he can mobilize some troops.

After all, Li Jiancheng was the prince back then, and most of the generals in the court were his people.

(End of this chapter)