Chapter 484: Two Sides and Three Swords
Taiyuan was Li Yuan's territory, although the Son of Heaven retreated into Taiyuan from Yanmen. *Rapid update, but the Praetorian Guard is almost dead. Therefore, the power of city defense is still in the hands of Li Yuan, and among his more than 100,000 Hedong troops, 50,000 are his direct subordinates, and the remaining 70,000 or 80,000 are also stationed outside the city.
According to the system, the emperor is in Taiyuan, so the city defense should be taken over by the Praetorian Guard, but the number of guards in the palace is not enough. So in the end, Taiyuan gathered 600,000 troops, but more than 400,000 were outside the city of Taiyuan, and many of them were even garrisoned in surrounding counties.
In the city of Taiyuan, Yang Xuan, the king of Liao, had 50,000 soldiers and horses directly under him, led by Yu Juluo, Dong Chun, Tu Wanxu and others. There are also 5,000 black-clothed iron guards beside the Son of Heaven, who are led by Pei Renji's son Pei Xingyan. The 5,000 soldiers and horses led by Sima Dekan, the general of the Right Yiwei, the 5,000 soldiers and horses of the Left Yiwei under the command of Yu Wenhua, and the 5,000 soldiers and horses of the Xiaoguo Army led by Li Jiancheng.
In addition to these soldiers and horses, the only thing left was Li Yuan's city defense troops. The four cities of Taiyuan were garrisoned by Li Yuan's most elite 50,000 Hedong Army.
In total, there are only 120,000 soldiers and horses in Taiyuan City, and on the surface, it seems that the soldiers and horses who support King Yan and the King of Liao are half each. However, everyone knows that the King of Liao controls the palace, and Li Yuan controls the outer city. However, they could not interfere with the palace controlled by the Liao king, and the outer city of Taiyuan controlled by Li Yuan was actually led by many great generals. At each city gate, the imperial court sent a high-ranking general to sit in the town.
However, although there are so many imperial court generals in charge, as long as Li Yuanken is so critical, he can still find the city gate to open the city gate and enlarge the army to enter the city. However, Li Yuan was a little hesitant, Taiyuan was Li Yuan's base camp, in case the army could not be controlled after entering the city. Fight in the city. Then this famous city in Hedong will be destroyed. He was even worried, what if someone thought the same as him and planned to fish in troubled waters?
After all, the swords and soldiers are together, but the soldiers are ruthless.
Li Shimin saw his father's concerns, and hurriedly said, "Uncle Shi, there are still hundreds of thousands of Hebei and Shandong troops of the King of Liao outside the city, and these people will still have to be controlled by a large army at that time." So the little nephew thinks. Mo Ruo will contain the Hebei Army and the Shandong Army by the Guanlong Army and the Jianghuai Army, and the Hedong Army who is familiar with Taiyuan will enter the city, so that the various armies in the province will be chaotic and the situation will be difficult to control. What do you think? ”
Yun Dingxing was stunned in his heart, and secretly sighed that the Li family's father and son were really good calculations. King Yan was also sent to the Li Mansion, and Taiyuan did not let their soldiers and horses enter. At that time, his Li family controlled Taiyuan, and he also had King Yan in his hands, and he was comparable. However, although he thought so in his heart, Yun Dingxing was unwilling to break it. After all, if this matter is to be completed, the Li family has to help a lot.
However, he still frowned and said, "If the Duke of Tang leads the Hedong Army to pacify the Liao King in the city, this is the best." Merely. The King of Liao controls the palace, but he is afraid that it will be difficult to rescue His Majesty for a while. ”
Li Yuan's father and son wish that Yang Guang would die in the palace, so that in the future, King Yan would ascend the throne and the Li family would be good. But naturally this can't be said explicitly, after thinking about it, Li Shimin said. "I think it's better for General Yuwen and my eldest brother to try this matter first, and it is best to sneak out His Majesty, if it doesn't work, we will find a way at that time." Before the business now, it is still up to Uncle Yun to contact the families. ”
"Okay, then I'll go first." Yun Dingxing didn't say anything more, turned his head and secretly went out of the house through the side door.
Yun Dingxing didn't leave for long. However, a family member came to report, saying that His Royal Highness the King of Liao had personally visited.
Li Yuan's father and son looked at each other, but they also understood the intention of King Liao.
"Father, the King of Liao must have come to win over our Li family. It seems that the King of Liao is going to make a move! Li Shimin said coldly, he has always had no good impression of this Liao King.
Li Yuan was there thoughtfully, and kept brushing his beard in contemplation.
Yang Xuan, the king of Liao, was dressed in a purple robe and jade belt today, with a smile on his face, and his appearance was dignified at a glance, and his temperament was extraordinary. As soon as he entered the Li Mansion, Lao Yuan laughed and gave Li Yuan a junior salute, "Hello cousin!" ”
Li Yuan's father and Yang Guang's father are both married to Dugu Xin's daughters, so Li Yuan and Yang Guang are both cousins, Li Yuan is two years older than Yang Guang, and he is Yang Guang's cousin. However, although there is such a relationship, Li Yuan did not dare to let Yang Guang call him cousin in the past. And in the past, the king of Liao had never called his cousin uncle, but now he suddenly called him so affectionately, but he was courteous and courteous, either a traitor or a thief. …,
Li Yuan saw people talking about people, and talking nonsense when he saw ghosts, but he was also very calm and calm, so he gave this title.
"His Royal Highness the King of Liao, how can I have time to go to the cold house today, it really makes the cold house shine."
Yang Jun came to the Li Mansion, but he didn't bring Pei Yun and others, only brought a team of guards over, and they all stayed outside the mansion. When he entered the Li Mansion, he only brought a few maids with him, but he seemed very private. For Li Shimin, he also called his cousin without a mouth.
After saying some polite words, Yang Xuan, the king of Liao, was no longer polite, and said bluntly, "Uncle cousin, when I came to the door today, I actually wanted to come and kiss." ”
"Oh!" Li Yuan was noncommittal.
"That's the case, the little nephew died early, and he has not remarried. The little nephew heard that the cousin of the Li family was virtuous, and the family came to ask for it. The little nephew is also famous, so he took the liberty to come today and wanted to come and kiss. This matter should have been decided by the elders, but His Majesty has not woken up yet, and there are some unworthy identities to find other people. The little nephew was rude and took the liberty to come, and asked my cousin for forgiveness. Yang said with a smile.
Li Yuan frowned slightly, displeased in his heart. Even if Yang Yin really wants to ask for a kiss, this has to be done by the elders, like him, how can there be any courtesy. However, he was only angry in his heart, but his face was still Gujing Wubo.
If this Yang Jian arrived in front of Yun Dingxing, maybe he would really think about it. After all, although Yang Jun has a lot of women now, his Liao princess died early, and if his daughter marries him, she will definitely be a wife. At that time, he became the emperor, and his daughter had the support of her mother's family, so she was naturally also the queen.
But now, he didn't want to bother with this matter anymore. After all, even if her daughter becomes Yang Jin's queen, the Li family may not be able to develop much. But if Yang Qi, the king of Yan, is on the throne, then the Li family will be different.
Li Shimin also snorted on the side, thinking that it wouldn't be long before this prince, who had been high up and down and looked at people with dog's eyes, would be stepped into the mud by them, and his heart was also relieved. When I looked at him again, I was already a little less dissatisfied, but a little more disdainful.
Li Yuan was about to refuse, but he suddenly smiled on his face, "Oh, Your Highness is really still really temperamental." However, how can anyone make their own decisions about this marriage event. Even His Royal Highness, you can't say that you are rude. My Fair Lady and Gentleman. If His Royal Highness really has a heart, I think His Highness might as well invite an elder of the royal family, or a minister of the court and the central government, to come and propose marriage. ”
Yang Yun over there came today, originally after listening to Pei Yun's words, and came to test Li Yuan's attitude. The proposal just now was just a casual mention by him, who would have thought that Li Yuan would agree. For a while, my heart was stirred and I was happy. If Li Yuan hadn't been refusing to fall to him, he would have done it a long time ago. Now that Li Yuan is willing to marry his daughter to himself, doesn't that mean that the Li family is willing to take refuge in himself? With the support of the Li family, what else is he afraid of?
Li Shimin over there was stunned for a moment, not understanding how his father could be like this.
Li Yuan and Yang Jun over there became happier the more they talked, and even decided the marriage event in a few words.
"Your Highness, now that Your Majesty has been unconscious for two months, the sky cannot be without the sun, and the country cannot be without a king. Now that the prince has been killed in the grassland, His Majesty is unconscious, and people in all corners of the world are panicking. His Royal Highness, as His Majesty's only son-in-law, at this time, I hope that the people of the world are the most important in my heart, and I must have the courage to take on the heavy responsibility of the country. Li Yuan said with a look of comfort on his face. The tone was full of anticipation.
Yang Xuan also hit the snake with the stick, and said softly, "This king is not thinking about the people of the world, but he is afraid that the court and the court will not be convinced." What can I do about it? ”
"As long as His Royal Highness inherits the unification, who would dare not obey the world as the lord of the people at that time?"
Yang Yuan stared at Li Yuan, but he saw that Li Yuan's gaze was indeed very open. I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, Pei Yun and others said that Li Yuan was a treacherous and slippery, and he held strength in his hands, but he was reluctant to invest in his command, but he just wanted to sell at a price. can look at Li Yuan's appearance now, but he is very sincere. Is it because I'm going to marry his daughter?
"However, Your Majesty is still here, and there is no clear edict, how can you ascend the throne?"
Li Yuan smiled very strangely, "The old minister once saw that His Majesty had written a handwritten edict to His Royal Highness, and it was stored by His Majesty's side. As long as His Royal Highness finds this edict, he can naturally ascend the throne with the edict of succession, and then respect the current emperor as the emperor. ”
Yang Jun's eyes lit up, and he thought to himself, why didn't he think of it. Although it is not above board to ascend the throne like this, as long as Li Yuan is willing to support him. With his current strength, why is it difficult to forge an edict of succession at that time? As long as he is enthroned at that time, who else in the world will care whether this edict is forged or not.
Thinking of this, my heart was also very excited, and even my breathing was much shorter in an instant.
"If I ascend the throne one day, I will definitely crown Tang Gong as Situ and Prime Minister." Yang Jun also patted his chest and promised, but said, "However, the Guan Long faction has always been against this king. There is also that Wang Shichong, the king has visited several times, but he has refused to see him, and he is still wavering. These people have nearly 200,000 soldiers and horses in their hands, but I'm afraid it's still a trouble. ”
Li Yuan stretched out his hand and made a slashing motion, "Your Highness, the first strike is stronger, and the second attack will suffer." ”
Yang Yan was stunned for a moment, what he had been planning was how to get rid of Wei Wensheng and other ministers. But they didn't think that they would directly eradicate all the 200,000 people they controlled. For a while, I couldn't help but be a little stunned. To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation.
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