"The minister, thank you Majesty!"
Li Kuan bowed and thanked him for his gratitude. It didn't matter to him whether Dr. Yu Shi had or not. He didn't want to give up the generals of Zhen Guoda, but he needed to seek justice. Since returning from the battlefield, Li Kuan also feels that life in the military is much purer than in the court.
Do it if you don't accept it!
Whoever dares to provoke Tang's military might must pay the price. Large-scale battles need to be ordered by the court, and small-scale battles don't need it at all. As the chief of the local army, he has the right to mobilize troops under 20,000, provided that he obtains the consent of the governor or the governor of each state.
If it is not possible to quickly assemble the army in the face of an enemy attack, and instead report to the court, wouldn't it be a waste of the fighter opportunity and miss the best time to counterattack in vain? Doctor Yu Shi seems to have a high position, but in fact it is the easiest to offend people. Li Kuan is ready to fight for a position and chooses to step down, avoiding grievances with the ministers of the DPRK as much as possible. He also counts on these people for his own use, and all offends him. Don't you just be alone
The reason why Du Zhenglun is recommended is that first of all he is a true scholar, and secondly, if he recommends his own person, wouldn't it be argued behind his back that he abolished his public office for private purposes, then his prestige in the DPRK will definitely be affected. It is not only convincing, but also repossessed for its own use, and Du Zhenglun can use it after thinking about it.
In his suicide note, Li Chengqian recommended the old ones to him, including Du Zhenglun. Moreover, Li Chengqian was leaving Beijing for Qianzhou, close to Huanzhou where Du Zhenglun was located, and wrote a letter in advance to Huanzhou and handed it to Du Zhenglun. This was also one of Li Chengqian's help left to Li Kuan.
"You are the deputy commander in the north. You won this position." Li Shimin went on to say, "In this battle, you will be the first to be the leader, and you will be able to frighten Xue Yantuo's army with your own strength, so that the elites of other tribes dare not cross the thunder pond. Step, now there is still the silver spear you set up in Jiluo Mountain, and it has become a symbol of our army's military might."
Li Kuan was silent and looked at Li Shimin quietly, feeling suspicious. For him, the two things have been completed, and there are no other requirements. Why does Li Shimin want to mention the old things again? Hearing this, I feel a little dissatisfied
"What does he want to do?" Li Kuan frowned, puzzled.
"You have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. The two demands you made today are nothing compared to the achievements you made!" Li Shimin's words made Li Kuan feel nervous, and Li Shimin said loudly and loudly: "If I don't give the title. To commend you for your achievements, wouldn’t it have chilled the hearts of all the soldiers in the world? Therefore, we passed an edict to appoint the former General Zhen Guo and Li Yun, the King of Chu, as General Hussars!"
"I go!"
Li Kuan was secretly surprised that General Hussar was from the first rank and was located at the highest rank of military attache. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, there have been a handful of hussar generals in the Tang Dynasty. Only Li Jing and Li Ji are alive and serving, and the other is the current emperor Li Shimin. However, he has been in a high position for a long time. It was only when he became emperor, and Li Shimin also had an exclusive title for General Tiance, but it disappeared later.
"That's right!"
Li Daozong, Li Ji and others nodded with smiles. Li Ji was one of them. However, the Hussar General he no longer served. Now he is the Shangshu of the Ministry of War. The title of this military attache is not permanent. Almost all It was only in a special period, even Li Jing was gone, but the two of them still had the highest status among military attachés, because they had both named hussars generals.
"It's so good!"
Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others stroked their beards and nodded with a beaming eyebrow. They also believed that this award was in line with Li Kuan's military exploits. Now Li Kuan's position in the army is not much better than Li Jing, and this title makes sense.
"Impossible! Never possible!"
Cui Renshi, Zhang Xingcheng and others were dumbfounded, their faces full of astonishment, as if they had heard it wrong. If Li Kuan becomes a hussar general, it means that he has an absolute position among the military officers, and even though this officer is a military officer, he has the power to mobilize troops and horses. That is to say, Li Kuan does not have to tell the court to mobilize the army. To put it bluntly is the power to cut first and then play, even if it is the Shangshu of the Ministry of War.
Changsun Wuji's eyes flashed through the cold color, and finally his expressionless face showed shock. He did not expect that the current emperor would grant Li Kuan such an important official position, even if it is a loose official, he has to say influence. too big.
As for the faces of other ministers, there was also consternation and jealousy, but no one dared to object. Because during the Battle of Xue Yantuo, Li Kuan defeated the enemy’s defenses several times and led the army to win one city after another. He defeated Xue Yantuo’s army with a single click, especially Li Kuan in the Battle of Jiluoshan. He even saved Song Junming, Xue Guwu and others also contributed to Li Kuan.
It can be said that in the battle of Xue Yantuo, if there is no Li Kuanxing, I really don't know when Xue Yantuo's kingdom can be destroyed, let alone calm everything in just eight months. In terms of military exploits, Li Kuan should be credited for his merits, and even most of the credit is related to Li Kuan.
Therefore, those unwilling ministers can only smash their teeth and swallow all their unrest into their stomachs, and they dare not put one fart. If they deny Li Kuan's military exploits in the court, I believe that other generals will not let them go. They have beaten them with blood, and they are absolutely genuine.
Everyone thought that Li Kuan's award would end there, but they didn't expect this to be just the beginning.
Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin said: "Doctor Yushi is not suitable for you, and I agreed. But I think there is another official position that is more suitable for you."
"Huh?" Li Kuan was stunned. The others raised their ears and listened attentively. General Li Yun holds the post of the second grade Shangshu Ling, and he also leads the Taihang Taiwan Shangshu Ling. He is in charge of military and political affairs in Gyeonggi Province. All personnel dispatching will be determined by the Chu King Li Yun. Those who do not comply with the decree will be executed for treason."
"..."
Everyone was dumbfounded. Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and others, who were still wiping their beards just now, forcibly pulled out their beards, completely unaware of the pain, because they were all dumbfounded at this time, and everyone was dumbfounded. They could not digest this time. When I heard the voice, I felt like I was still dreaming.
Suddenly, the needle fell in the silent Tai Chi Hall, and no one believed what he heard. Because Li Shimin awarded the two official positions, both of which he held in the past. Since Li Shimin became the emperor, neither Shang Shuling nor Daxingtai Shangshuling has had anything to do. Now Li Kuan has obtained these two important official positions at one time, which means that the power of the military and the power of the DPRK, Li Kuan all Both are, even higher than any minister present. This position has another meaning, that is, the next prince of the dynasty. (End of this chapter)