Chapter 72 Plate armor is different from plate armor
Meeting Li Xiuning is not just a sudden move on his part, but something he has been doing all along. He used to have a good relationship with Li Xiuning, but now it is just to deepen their relationship. Now the eldest brother and the second brother are fighting fiercely, and there is also a troublemaker, King Qi, Li Zhiyun
I felt it was necessary to find a reliable person within the royal family to build relationships with.
Li Xiuning is the most suitable candidate.
Although she had no say in the affairs of the court, her status was such that no one, whether the prince, the King of Qin, or the King of Qi, dared to show off in front of her.
There is no way, Li Xiuning is their biological sister and they have grown up together since childhood.
After visiting Li Xiuning, Li Zhiyun said goodbye and returned home.
Since Wang Shichong was wiped out, Li Yuan has been full of high spirits, and his inner ambition to pioneer and enterprising can no longer be concealed.
In the political hall, Li Yuan had mentioned the Southern Expedition many times.
In the past, officials from the King of Qin's family would have danced the most happily, and they would have written to Li Yuan to ask the King of Qin to lead the army, but this time no officials from the King of Qin's family did so.
The prince was also confused about this, but he didn't think much about it. Instead, he was still very vigilant, fearing that the King of Qin would jump out and go to war again at the critical moment.
East Palace.
"It's a pity that if the King of Qin asks for an expedition this time, the veteran will definitely be the first to agree." Liu Wenjing said to Li Jiancheng.
After hearing this, Wei Ting thought he was crazy.
"Xiang Liu, the King of Qin is now subordinate to one person and superior to ten thousand people. If he is allowed to lead the army again, how will he be rewarded once he returns from victory?"
"Isn't it good to be unable to seal?" Liu Wenjing asked meaningfully.
Wei Ting was startled, and then he understood what Liu Wenjing meant.
"You mean to make the saint fear King Qin?"
Liu Wenjing nodded, "Since ancient times, I don't need to say more about the fate of those who have made great achievements and shocked their masters."
"Okay." Li Jiancheng interrupted them and said: "Don't place your hopes on others, we must be self-reliant. In this southern expedition, my father is filial and respectful, and King Qin has no chance."
"But can Li Xiaogong do it?" Wang Gui asked.
Li Xiaogong has been running Bashu and exterminating the local indigenous people. It seems that he has not experienced much real war.
Li Jiancheng hummed: "Because he can't do it, that's why I have a chance."
"Your Highness wants to lead the troops?" Wei Ting asked.
Li Jiancheng shook his head, "Father will not agree to Gu leading the army. Gu means to recommend others to go."
"King Qi?" The first thing Liu Wenjing thought of was the useless King Qi.
Li Jiancheng nodded and said: "In addition to the King of Qi, there are also the King of Huaiyang and the King of Rencheng. They are all outstanding clans, and my father will definitely agree."
Since Li Yuan's death, Li Jiancheng has been trying to win over other clans, and this time is an excellent opportunity.
The next day, Li Jing, who had always been unknown in the imperial court, wrote ten strategies to attack Xiao Mian. After hearing this, Lao Li burst into laughter and immediately made the decision to attack the traitor Xiao Mian!
The speed was so fast, it was as if the things he was unhappy with Li Jing before didn't exist.
Lao Li has always been very down-to-earth, and whoever is useful to him is his good brother. Although Li Jing once committed the crime of arrogance, he is a big man and will never let go of the past!
This is not the case in reality.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, although Li Jing has been inconspicuous, he has also made a lot of contributions in recent years.
In the first year of Wude, Ran Zhaoze, a barbarian from Kaizhou, rebelled, and Li Xiaogong, the king of Zhao County, was in trouble. Later, it was Li Jing who wiped Li Xiaogong's butt.
After this incident, Li Yuan not only saw Li Jing's ability, but also planned to give Li Jing a chance to change his ways.
Later, Li Xiaogong ran Bashu and suppressed local rebellions, mostly with Li Jing behind the scenes.
During this southern expedition against Xiao Xian, it was true that Li Yuan favored Li Xiaogong, but he believed that Li Xiaogong was not as reliable as Li Jing.
Therefore, Li Yuan appointed Li Xiaogong as the commander-in-chief of Kuizhou, promoted Li Jing to the commander-in-chief of the march, and also served as Li Xiaogong's marching commander Shi, who was fully responsible for the expedition against Xiao Xian.
In addition, the three people recommended by the prince, the King of Qi, the King of Huaiyang, the King of Rencheng, and Li Yuan only asked Li Daoxuan and Li Daozong to each lead a group of troops to Bashu to assist in the battle.
As for the King of Qi, he was blocked by the King of Qin on the grounds that "The King of Qi is guarding Bingzhou and it is related to the stability of the north. How can he leave without permission?"
Although the prince and King Qi were unhappy, Lao Li felt that what King Qin said was reasonable, so he left it alone.
In the crowd, Li Zhiyun glanced at Li Jing expressionlessly and looked away.
The rebels in the south are just as useless as in history. Xiao Xian and Lin Shihong are two losers. They will die when facing Li Jing.
It is also common practice to let Li Xiaogong serve as the nominal commander-in-chief. After all, Lao Li will only hand over military power to the clan members.
In other words, Li Jing has command authority, but no autonomy.
However, this was enough for Li Jing.
Except for the issue of conquering Xiao Mian, the Crown Prince and the King of Qin had differences. On various subsequent issues, the Crown Prince and the King of Qin always had some quarrels.
Li Zhiyun has become accustomed to this.
After going to court, Li Zhiyun, Li Daozong and Li Daoxuan walked together.
The three of them have a good relationship and are known to both the government and the public.
Li Daoxuan said: "I can understand that King Qi can't attack Xiao Mian, but why doesn't the saint let fifth brother go?"
Li Zhiyun said calmly: "You kid, do you have any objections to me? I've been fighting here and there for these years, and it's hard for me to take a breather. You're so expecting me to go out and fight for life or death."
"Hahaha." Li Daozong couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and said: "You always think differently from others. The prince and King Qi only think about meritorious service. You are the only one in the court who is so lazy.
If you let the saint know about it, you will inevitably be scolded."
Li Zhiyun hummed: "That's because you don't understand my happiness."
The three of them chatted and laughed all the way to the foot of the imperial city, got on their horses, and met for a drink at Pingkangfang.
Prince Qi's Mansion.
Xue Deyin looked at the furious King Qi and said calmly: "Your Highness, you are just a Xiao Mian, why should you care so much."
"That's military merit!" Li Yuanji said: "Do you know, if I can go on an expedition this time, maybe my father will make me a general of heaven and strategy after my master returns to the court!"
Innocent!
"That's impossible." Xue Deyin poured cold water on him.
"What's the meaning?"
"Your Highness, you must know that one of the reasons why King Qin was named General Tiance was because of his great contributions, but this is not the main reason."
"What's the main reason?" Li Yuanji stared at him.
Xue Deyin asked calmly: "Your Highness, how old is the saint this year?"
Li Yuanji frowned and thought for a moment, looking embarrassed.
Seeing this, Xue Deyin secretly thought that this filial son would not forget how old he was.
"Why are you asking this?" Li Yuanji turned away impatiently.
He really didn't remember. Who would remember such a thing if they had nothing to do.
Xue Deyin sighed secretly, King Qi is indeed a good sword.
He said: "Your Highness, the saint is in his fifties this year, and the prince is in his prime. Your Highness, do you think the saint is afraid that the prince will be impatient to ascend to the throne?"
"What does this have to do with the second oldest general, Feng Tiance?" Li Yuanji asked.
Xue Deyin explained patiently: "Your Highness, don't you understand? The King of Qin is a saint used to check and balance the prince, just to prevent the prince from becoming too powerful and ascending the throne in advance."
After saying this, Li Yuanji understood.
"I see. No wonder my father asked King Qin to suppress the prince."
Xue Deyin nodded and said: "So, it is enough to have one general Tiance in the court, there are not two."