In fact, when the prince started fighting for Li Zhiyun's whereabouts, Li Shimin had secretly signaled Chen Shuda to cooperate with him. But the problem was that before Chen Shuda could speak, Li Yuan directly set the tone and sent the King of Chu to Hebei.
This made Li Shimin have to wonder whether his father was partial to the prince.
So, he said with a smile: "Father, Emperor Shentong has always been strict. He alone guarding Xiangzhou is enough to intimidate Yu Wenhuaji and Dou Jiande. Zhiyun has talents, so asking him to be a grain and grass transporter is overkill."
At this time, Chen Shuda also said: "What the King of Qin said is not unreasonable. The King of Chu has such a vision and only escorts grain and fodder from the rear. It is really an indignity."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan touched his chin and thought for a moment, then looked at Li Zhiyun.
"King Chu, what do you think?"
I think that again?
Whatever I think, will you agree with me?
Li Zhiyun said: "What you get on paper is ultimately shallow. I am willing to obey my father's arrangements."
What you get on paper will eventually make you feel shallow?
Everyone paused, this sentence is good.
Liu Wenjing hurriedly asked: "King Chu, do you have the next sentence?"
"What's next?"
"The next sentence comes from Zhongjueqian on paper!"
Li Zhiyun finally came to his senses. It seemed that this poem had not yet come out.
He tried his best to look thoughtful and said: "You know you have to do this, how about it?"
"Okay!" Liu Wenjing was overjoyed, "Wonderful sentence!"
Pretending is a necessity of human beings. Li Laoer wrote a lot of limericks in history. When he became emperor, he also held a poetry competition in Qujiangchi. At this moment, hearing this sentence, Li Shimin immediately asked: "Wisdom
Yun, there should be two more sentences, right?"
Grass!
Are you finished? I am not a talented girl from Wudaokou Vocational and Technical College.
"Second brother, I said this casually." Li Zhiyun reminded in a low voice. I just remember these two sentences, aren't you bullying an honest person?
Okay, Li Shimin won’t ask anymore.
After being interrupted like this, the atmosphere in the hall became much more relaxed, and there was also a slight smile on Lao Li's face.
In any case, Wulang is indeed worthy of training and can be put to great use.
"Then let's do it. King Chu will go to Xiangzhou first." Lao Li decided.
"As commanded."
After the small court dispersed, Wen Daya, the Huangmen servant, sent the summons to all officials, and the war machine began to operate again.
The three brothers walked down the steps, the prince walked in front, the King of Qin was one step behind, and the King of Chu was one step behind.
Therefore, when the prince suddenly stopped, King Qin and King Chu naturally stopped as well.
He looked at Li Zhiyun and said nothing.
Li Zhiyun was a little confused and looked at his elder brother in confusion.
Li Shimin had a lot of free time and just stood there without saying anything.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Li Zhiyun couldn't stand the eldest brother and the second brother, so he could only ask himself.
Li Jiancheng glanced at Li Shimin who "knew nothing" and said, "Brother, I am very interested in those two lines of poetry. Will Zhiyun be willing to go to the East Palace to talk about it?"
It was a lame excuse. Before Li Zhiyun could speak, Li Shimin also praised: "Actually, I also feel that those two sentences are not enough to express the meaning. There should be two more sentences. Brother, I also want to explore knowledge."
Li Jiancheng twitched the corner of his mouth and coughed slightly: "Second brother, you are about to go to Xiliang. The preparations are heavy. Do you still have time?"
"There is still time for a little discussion of knowledge." He responded with a smile.
Li Zhiyun was extremely speechless, discussing nonsense knowledge.
Li Jiancheng was a gentleman after all, so he didn't refuse with anger. He pinched his nose and returned to the East Palace with his two younger brothers.
Explore knowledge!
Yes, the three brothers really talked a lot of nonsense in the East Palace.
Late at night, Prince Chu's Mansion.
Du Ruhui was busy sorting out the books, while Wei Siqi, Xue Shou, and Xue Yuanjing were carefully comparing the details of the army and horses for this expedition.
"Those who are the only children in the family don't need to go with them this time. Let them stay at home and farm. Our army is not the main force this time and we don't need too many people." Li Zhiyun handed a piece of yellow paper to Xue Shou.
"yes."
Xue Shou responded, picked up a pen and sketched on the yellow paper.
Wei Siqi came over and presented a statement.
"The Ministry of Civil Affairs means that 50,000 shi of grain will be transported to Xiangzhou in three installments. The first time is 10,000 shi, and the second and third times are both 20,000 shi."
"Do you have any explanation?" Li Zhiyun looked at the grain transportation plan compiled by Wei Siqi and asked casually.
Wei Siqi said: "According to the grain transportation route planned by the Ministry of War, this time we will enter Hedong via Pujing Pass, and then pass through Zhiguanxing and Taihang Pass to cross the Taihang Mountains and transport grain to Xiangzhou. Because there are many bandits in the Taihang Mountains,
For the sake of grain safety, the first time was mainly to familiarize myself with the grain transportation route and to clear the obstacles on the road."
Li Zhiyun nodded and returned the Chen Tiao to him.
"Let's do it this way."
"yes."
I don't know how much time passed, and the candle flame waxed and waned. Li Zhen walked over and gently lifted the wick, and the light suddenly became much brighter.
Li Zhiyun looked up, and then continued to look at the map by candlelight.
Serving as a grain transshipment envoy this time was not just about escorting grain. Although the Hedong area was under the control of the Tang Dynasty, the bandits lurking in the Taihang Mountains were not convinced by the Tang Dynasty. He had to deal with them carefully.
Xue Yuanjing came over and said: "Your Majesty, the list of commanders, generals, and lieutenants for this expedition has been sorted out. Please take a look at it."
Li Zhiyun put down the map and took the paper.
He looked at it for a while and said: "Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Li Junxian, and Luo Shixin must be added."
"But they have not served in the army before. If they join as generals rashly, will it cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers?" Xue Yuanjing reminded.
Li Zhiyun thought for a while, nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. Let's just incorporate the four of them into my Guards and stay with me to serve."
At this time, Du Ruhui, who had been quietly sorting out the books, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, my subordinates think it is most appropriate to put them under Xie Tongjun first. After all, they know Xie Tongjun."
The two exchanged glances in the air, and Li Zhiyun said: "Okay, let them go to Xie Tongjun's command first."
"Yes." Xue Yuanjing accepted the order.
Xue Shou lowered his head silently, recalling the interaction between King Chu and Du Ruhui just now. He always felt that he was a little excluded.
No, it should be said that there was a tacit understanding between King Chu and Du Ruhui that no one else knew about.
At this moment, Li Qiang walked into the house.
"Your Highness, the princess is here."
princess?
Li Zhiyun was startled. She still hadn't rested in the middle of the night?
Princess Chu really didn't rest. She had someone deliver a late-night snack cooked by the chef, and then told Li Zhiyun to pay attention to rest before leaving.
The late-night snack was pickle porridge + chicken soup, which was ordinary, but the porridge was cooked well, so everyone felt comfortable eating it.
While drinking chicken soup, Xue Shou couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, you seem to value those Wagang surrendered generals very much?"
Previously, the King of Chu said that he would incorporate Qin Qiong and others into the Guards, which greatly surprised Xue Shou. The Guards are the elite of the direct troops of the King of Chu, with only about a hundred people at present, and they are all absolutely loyal
Soldiers and horses.
On the battlefield, they were the human shields of the King of Chu. They were not only responsible for protecting the King of Chu, but also responsible for blocking arrows with human bodies at critical times.
In other words, the Guards were the most trusted confidants of the King of Chu.
Therefore, when the King of Chu wanted to recruit Qin Qiong and others into the Guards, Xue Shou was extremely surprised.
Not only Xue Shou, Du Ruhui also felt that it was inappropriate, so he persuaded the King of Chu to put Qin Qiong and others under Xie Shufang's command first.
When Xue Shang asked questions, Xue Yuanjing and Wei Siqi also pricked up their ears.