After entering the study, Li Jiancheng asked Li Xiaogong with puzzled eyes: "Why does the seventh brother have to join the Xiaoguo Army?" To be honest, with your current qualifications, I am afraid that it will be difficult to squeeze into the forest of Lang generals in the Xiaoguo Army. The eight candidates for the captain of Wu Meng have also been roughly decided, and if you want to pull others down, the cost is not lower than that of Vilucha. Rather than this, it is better to stay in the border army for three or five years longer and be directly promoted to the rank of town general. ”

What he didn't say was that the favor that the martial arts Li clan had to pay for it was far beyond Li Shimin.

Li Xiaogong laughed: "I don't need the position of General Lang and Wu Meng, as long as I can get a Guoyi Captain, I will be satisfied." However, this time I came to the Eastern Capital a little later, so I came to ask my uncle for help. ”

"Captain Guoyi?" Li Jiancheng frowned slightly: "Isn't that a flat tone?"

Strictly speaking, Lieutenant Guo Yi is half a rank lower than the deputy general of Shangzhen. The army of Shangzhen numbered between 6,000 and 12,000 people, and Captain Guoyi could only command 3,000 Xiaoguo.

However, the government and the opposition of the Great Sui Dynasty all acquiesced in the status of the forbidden army system, which was higher than the official positions of the border army and the government army.

It's just that even if Lieutenant Guo Yi is transferred, he is still the general of Zhongzhen and the deputy of Shangzhen, so in Li Jiancheng's opinion, this is completely useless and a waste of time.

"The so-called rather than the head of the chicken, not the tail of the ox. ”

Li Xiaogong spoke in a high-spirited voice: "The Son of Heaven built an army of 180,000 Xiaoguo to conquer Liaodong, and his younger brother is not talented, and he also wants to make contributions in this battle!"

"I see—"

Li Yuan twisted his long beard in his hand: "It's just that you have asked your brother what he thinks? Have you ever thought about what kind of situation you will be in the Xiaoguo Army if our dynasty is defeated again in this second battle of Liaodong?"

Li Xiaogong's elder brother Li Chen, the Duke of Xiangwu County, the official worship of the scattered cavalry, the Kaifu Yi and the three divisions, and the Huainan County Taishou, are also one of the pillars of the martial arts Li family.

"My nephew thought that after the Son of Heaven experienced this year's defeat, he would definitely learn a lesson and take it step by step. In these two battles of Liao, even if Goguryeo cannot be defeated in one battle, there will never be such a fiasco as this year. ”

Li Xiaogong smiled bitterly: "As for the brother's meaning, the nephew didn't ask, and there is no need to ask." The border in Sichuan and Shu is too peaceful, and the little nephew is really impatient, and he is struggling with his qualifications there. In addition, the nephew has always been the chief officer before, and he is not used to being a deputy. ”

When Li Yuan heard this, he didn't have an unexpected reproach, he only thought about it for a while, and then agreed: "It's okay, the general trend is that you live in the mansion, and I will plan this matter for you." ”

As he spoke, he looked at Li Shimin, who immediately got up and hugged his fists: "The matter of the seventh brother, the child is duty-bound!"

At this time, Li Shimin was already the third division of Shangyi, the captain of Wu Meng, and he was ready to fast, not only his official position was not low, but his face in the forbidden army was not small. Many generals of the third and fourth grades are familiar with it, and even appreciate it.

Li Yuan can certainly help Li Xiaogong and operate the position of Guoyi Commander, but if Li Shimin exerts his strength from within the left and right Reserve Mansions and the Xiaoguo Army, he will save a lot of trouble.

Li Xiaogong was overwhelmed for a while: "Over the years, I have thought I was proud of my career. But he didn't realize that at a young age, he had already come from behind. The little nephew, in turn, still needs to rely on the power of the nineteenth brother, he entered the Eastern Capital, obviously it has only been less than a year, and he really deserves to be my family's thousand-mile horse. ”

Although Lieutenant Wu Meng and Lieutenant Guo Yi are of the same rank, the status of the cavalry has always been half a head higher than that of the infantry army. What's more, Li Shimin also holds the position of 'Great Cause Hall Zhizhai', and is deeply trusted by the emperor.

The latter, in particular, is the most important, which is enough to make Li Shimin rise to the top.

When Li Yuan heard this, his eyes couldn't help but look a little colorful: "Don't praise him too much, this kid is used to getting carried away." A few months before you returned to Beijing, this kid was still thinking about resigning, which really angered the old man. Fortunately, His Royal Highness Empress Xiao valued him and refused to allow his resignation, otherwise the old man really didn't know what he would be angry with. Therefore, filial piety, if you want to conquer Liaodong this time, it is actually a solution to the old man's heart. Your aunt has always worried about him being young and vigorous, and I am worried that he will get carried away and be unable to do what he can, and may suffer on the battlefield. ”

Li Xiaogong smiled dumbly: "Uncle is too worried, and Vilusha's calmness is rare among his peers." His talent and martial arts are also the best in Guanzhong, and you and his wife are really worried too much. I got there, but he did what I wanted. ”

"I hope so. ”

Li Yuan sighed, then looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Xuanjia Camp and the Great Cause Palace, are there still a shortage of people now?"

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly: "The Xuanjia Battalion still lacks two captains, and the capital of the palace is already manned, and there are only four Yu Hou, and no candidate has been decided." I dared to ask my father, but someone recommended me to come. ”

He knew that since Li Yuan asked about the word 'lack of people', it could only refer to generals above the eighth rank. Eight grades and below the team rate, both lose Li Yuan's identity.

"It's true that there are two sons of old friends, and neither of them has been born yet,"

Li Yuanwei bowed his head: "One is Murong Luohu, the child of the Murong family, who is extremely brave; the other is Hou Junji, the son of my old friend Hou Ding; the former is the prince's right internal rate, who is your colleague in the palace, and the latter also has the shadow of General Qipin Zhenwei, you can see if you can arrange the two captains of the Xuanjia Battalion for them." ”

Li Shimin frowned slightly, he was not very interested in this kind of relationship.

Among them, Murong Luohu is enough, the former Yan Murong family has long been defeated, and there are no high-ranking officials above the fourth rank in the court. Murong Luohu was able to serve as the prince's right leader at the age of 20, and he should rely on his true skills.

As for Hou Junji, this person is also a descendant of the general.

His ancestor was Hou Zhihussar general, Feicheng County Gong, and his father was Hou Ding, Che Cavalry General and Luguo Gong. The highest can be traced back to the marquis of the eighth generation, which is a high-ranking official of Houyan in the Sixteen Kingdoms.

However, Li Shimin heard that this person's reputation is not very good, and he is exaggerated, arrogant, and so on.

But after a little hesitation, he still didn't refuse.

"The child will do his best!"

The Hou family has always been good friends with the martial arts Li family, and Hou Junji's mother and his mother Dou are also cousins. Nowadays, it is rare to have a place to ask for their home, and it will hurt people's hearts if they refuse rashly.

Li Shimin thought to himself that if Hou Junji still had some merits, he would bother to think about it. But if this person is useless, then he and the eldest grandson Wuji also have a way to put this guy in the air.

"There's no need to be too careful, the two of them will naturally use their strength, Vilu Sha, you just need to say a word at a critical time. ”

The look of satisfaction in Li Yuan's eyes became more and more obvious.

Unconsciously, the kid who gave him a headache in the family in the past is now able to contribute to the clan.

At this time, his expression was slightly condensed, and his eyes were solemn: "There is another matter, today a minister recommended to the Son of Heaven, let me let Huaiyuan Town Xingtai Shangshu, preside over the battle of Liaodong, supervise the transportation of grain, grass and weapons, and all logistics matters. ”

When the three people present heard this, they couldn't help but be happy. Especially Li Shimin, and Li Xiaogong, they are even more overjoyed.

In this battle of Liaodong, if there are people who have their own family in charge of grain, grass and weapons, then they are in the front, and they no longer have to worry about this matter.

In addition, the three of them were also happy about Li Yuan's future,

The Xingtai system, first seen in the Wei and Jin dynasties, was a temporary government agency on behalf of the central government established with the place where the generals were stationed. In the later period of the Northern Dynasties, in the so-called Shangshu Daxingtai, the establishment of officials was tantamount to the central government, and it became an administrative system by itself.

This was originally an organization designed for large-scale wars, allowing the commander to effectively govern the region and serve the war.

But after Qi Wei, there are very few big platforms that govern two or three states, usually only small platforms that govern several states, responsible for supervising the transportation of grain and grass and other affairs, generally in a main road and nearby counties, so it is called "a certain road platform", or "a certain town platform".

Xingtai Shangshu has great authority in the local area, not only can build the shogunate by itself, but also can save the name of the local army. Only the closest ministers of the Son of Heaven could hold such a position.

The location of Huaiyuan Town is on the west bank of the Liao River, opposite to the Liaodong City across the river. It can be said that it is the most important rear of the Liao army, and a large number of ordnance, grain and grass have been gathered in the imperial court.

Li Yuan can be entrusted with such an important task, and the trust of the Son of Heaven is undoubtedly doubly heavy.

If Liaodong wins this time, Li Yuan may be able to enter the forest of generals of the Pillar State in one fell swoop.

"Congratulations uncle, nephew!"

After Li Xiaogong was overjoyed, he found that Li Yuan's expression was a little weird, and he was happy and entangled. He couldn't help but be stunned for a while, and then asked thoughtfully, "Dare to ask uncle, which minister recommended it?"

"It's Nayan Suvi!"

Li Yuan smiled bitterly: "Now, I don't understand his intentions a little." I don't know if I should take this job or not—"

Li Shimin was also stunned, and was puzzled: "The reason why my father hesitated, but he was worried that there were traps in this position?"

"Definitely!"

Li Yuan shook his head: "The reason why Su Wei recommended me has actually been found out, and it is the strength of the Qi Palace. ”

The people present instantly understood the reason. I also knew why Li Yuan called several of their sons and nephews to discuss, instead of discussing with a few strategists enshrined in the mansion.

"This King of Qi has a good calculation. The affairs of Huaiyuan Town are so heavy that if my father really takes over this position, I am afraid that he will not be able to wait for the New Year, and he will go to Zhuo County. He wants to get rid of his father so that you don't have time to take care of him. ”

Li Jiancheng sneered, and then his gaze swept towards Li Shimin.

The battle between the Tang Mansion and the Qi Wangfu began because of Li Shimin. The latter is also the best friendship with Li Xuanba among their brothers.

And once Li Yuan took charge of Huaiyuan Town, firstly, he was indeed busy with affairs and was flawless and distracted, and secondly, he could no longer chase and fight hard against the palace.

Therefore, before Li Yuan agreed, he could not help but ask Li Shimin's opinion.