Although the general of the town army is only a military officer from the second rank, he does not have any real power.

However, the Manchu civil and military did not think so.

You must know that Li Zhi has a real position in the army, and he is now in charge of the dragoons.

It stands to reason that if Li Zhi's official position is to be promoted, then he should be allowed to command other armies.

Even if you don't, at least you should be given a position like the governor of the capital.

But now, His Majesty has given Li Zhi a false position and let him continue to lead the dragoons.

This is tantamount to indirectly improving the status of the dragoons.

The commander of a thousand-strong army is actually an official position from the second rank.

Doesn't this mean that the status of the Dragoons is even higher than the current Sixteen Guards?

After a short silence, Hou Junji was the first to stand up and object: "Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for His Royal Highness the King of Jin to lead the dragoon army with such a high military position, please think twice, Your Majesty." ”

Li Shimin said with a smile: "The combat method of the Dragoon Army was created by the Pheasant Slave, and there are still many deficiencies at present, and I handed it over to the Pheasant Slave in the hope that it can be improved." ”

Li Chengqian opened his mouth and said: "Father, even so, the sons and daughters think that the chief general of the dragoon army should be reappointed, and let the ninth brother take the lead. ”

Li Shimin said: "I am very relieved that the Dragoon Army has just formed an army and has such a record, and now I am ready to expand the Dragoon Army to reach the scale of 10,000 people. ”

Li Shimin had already thought about it, and the role of the dragoon army's tactics on the battlefield was simply too great.

Not only can you save money, you can fight but also make money.

Although the initial investment is relatively large, the follow-up can bring great benefits to Datang.

Such an army is perfectly suited to deal with the surrounding small nations and barbarian tribes.

If Datang can have a dragon cavalry army of 10,000 people, then it can easily deal with the frequent rebellions that break out in various places.

What Li Shimin didn't say explicitly was that the combat power of the dragoons was too strong.

With such a powerful army, he can only be led by the person he trusts most.

And the one he can trust the most must be his sister-in-law.

Among them, Li Chengqian, as the crown prince, was originally the first to give in.

However, Li Chengqian has not yet made any outstanding military performance.

This made Li Shimin a little worried, afraid that Li Chengqian would not be able to deter this army.

As for Li Tai, some of his recent performances in the court have already been seen by Li Shimin.

It can be said that Li Shimin is very disappointed with his performance.

In Li Shimin's opinion, the only thing Li Tai can do now is that little bit of literary talent.

Therefore, Li Zhi has become the best candidate for the coach.

It's not just because Li Zhi first proposed the formation of a dragoon.

is even more because Li Zhi's political performance is no weaker than some officialdom veterans.

He had a deeper layer of consideration.

That is, from the current point of view, Li Zhi's filial piety is the heaviest of the three sons-in-law.

Handed over the Dragoon to Li Zhi, he never had to worry that Li Zhi would be unfavorable to him.

Li Shimin thought it clearly, but his thoughts shocked Li Chengqian and Hou Junji.

A thousand-strong dragoon army was already able to defeat 20,000 enemy troops without casualties.

If the scale is expanded to 10,000 people, wouldn't it mean that a single dragoon army can be worth the sixteen guards stationed in Chang'an City?

In this way, Li Chengqian, even if he is the crown prince, is not as powerful as Li Zhi's current power.

So Hou Junji hurriedly spoke: "Your Majesty, the consumption of the dragoon army is too huge, and I am afraid it will be difficult to maintain it with the current national strength of the Tang Dynasty." ”

He didn't want the Dragoons to expand at all, so he raised objections at the first time.

Li Shimin said: "It's okay, the expansion of the Dragoon Army is not in a hurry, and I will carefully grasp it according to the national strength." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Father, the combat power of the dragoon is terrifying, and the sons think that it is better to be led by the father himself." ”

Li Chengqian was already in a hurry, and he directly pointed out the danger of the dragoons.

Tell Li Shimin that such power can only be relieved if it is in his own hands.

At this time, he couldn't think about whether Li Zhiai liked to listen to this sentence.

No matter how nice it sounds, it is not as important as reversing this crisis.

Just when Li Shimin wanted to reject Li Chengqian's proposal, Li Zhi stood up at this time.

I saw Li Zhi bow and salute: "Father, the sons also think that the dragoon army after the expansion is not suitable for the sons to command. ”

Are you kidding?

No matter how much he trusts himself, Li Zhi doesn't dare to take this hot potato!

If he was really in charge of a dragon cavalry army of tens of thousands of people, it would be equivalent to holding a bright broadsword and dangling back and forth above everyone's heads.

When the time comes, even if they behave kindly, these people will have to hide from themselves.

In that case, let alone fighting for the throne, even if you want to save your life, you have to be cautious and not make any mistakes at all.

After listening to Li Zhi's words, Li Shimin asked suspiciously: "What does the pheasant slave mean by this?" ”

Li Zhidao: "Father, the training methods of the Dragoon Army have all been handed over to my father, and such a strong army is really beyond the control of ordinary generals. ”

Speaking of this, he followed up with a sycophant and said: "In the eyes of the sons, only the father and the emperor are the most suitable for this Manchu dynasty. ”

You might as well hold this knife yourself!

I was too young to move.

After Li Zhi said this, Fang Xuanling, who had not spoken, immediately said: "Weichen also agrees with His Royal Highness the King of Jin's opinion, such a heavy weapon is not for Your Majesty No one can bear." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "King Jin's words are reasonable, and His Majesty is indeed the best candidate." ”

Next, Dai Guan, Wang Qi and others spoke one after another, and everyone thought that Li Shimin should personally lead the dragoon.

Seeing this situation, Li Shimin had no choice but to reluctantly speak: "In that case, then I will personally lead the dragoon army." ”

Speaking of this, he changed his words and said: "But the pheasant slave still needs to assist his father and improve the tactics of the dragoon army as soon as possible." ”

Li Zhi immediately agreed this time.

Fang Xuanling and Eldest Sun Wuji both quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Li Zhi was not blinded by such huge benefits.

If he really took over this appointment just now, I am afraid that the two of them, plus Li Jing, who is leading the troops, will all be unlucky in the future.

And that's not all.

Once the emperor's appointment is implemented, it is foreseeable that the crown prince Li Chengqian will definitely have a grudge against the emperor and Li Zhisheng.

At that time, I am afraid that a political crisis similar to the Xuanwumen Revolution will soon be staged.

Li Shimin personally commanded the dragoon army, so that all the ministers were relieved.

Even Li Chengqian's eyes looking at Li Zhi couldn't help but soften.

In his mind, Li Zhi's brother still knows how to be measured, maybe Li Zhi doesn't want to threaten his position from the bottom of his heart.

Just when everyone was happy with such an ending, no one noticed.

At this time, Li Tai, who was standing aside with his head bowed, his eyes were already red with anger.