Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 47 My View on the Heroes of the World
Li Ye thought about it, but for the time being, he didn't need eunuchs to supervise the army, since he was just established, he was constrained, which was not good for the army.

If you want to be a commander, you can choose from Yushan's personal guards.

Guo Tao, the former commander of Yushan's personal guards, can serve as the command room of the left guards. Speaking of which, Guo Tao is also a descendant of a famous family, the fifth grandson of the grand master Guo Ziyi.

The commander on the right is Duan Kun, the former commander of the two capitals. In Li Ye's impression, he is a clever person. He was born as a petty official, and his family background is not obvious. Of course, he is in charge of intelligence collection and supervision of all officials. Naturally, Li Ye will not use a family member. The reason is very simple, the aristocratic family has been intertwined for hundreds of years, and there are many constraints.

Except for the personal guards, which are directly elected by the emperor, the other divisions are recommended by the left and right commanders, and the emperor approves. The subordinate colonels, general banners, and small banners of each division are recommended step by step, approved by the emperor, and the list of all personnel is reported to the emperor for record.

Li Ye summoned Duan Kun and Guo Tao separately, and explained the framework of each department and the responsibilities of each post one by one. The two will start the preparations, and Duan Kun will select the personnel first.

After all, the requirements for espionage activities are naturally much higher, and wooden heads are not available.

Before letting the two of them do the dirty work, Li Ye only called Du Rangneng to discuss the secrets.

In the original history, Lao Du was willing to die for the Tang Dynasty, so naturally there is no need to doubt his loyalty. Besides, the less people know about confidential matters, the less likely they are to be leaked. After getting along for more than half a year, Li Ye knows that Du Rangneng is also very strict man of.

One person is poor in wisdom and two are wise. Although Li Ye has the same thoughts, he is afraid of making mistakes and omissions. I hope Du Rang can add something.

The side hall of Yanying Hall is the study of the Tang emperor.

Li Ye retreated to the left and right, and said straight to the point: "The one who assassinated Duke Du was Zhu Quanzhong, envoy of Xuanwu Jiedu."

Du Rangneng was stunned and said, "I have nothing to do with Zhu Quanzhong, why did he assassinate me?"

Li Ye pretended to be puzzled, and asked, "Who does Mr. Du think?"

Du Rangneng was a little dazed, and he stroked his thoughts. The emperor said that it was Zhu Quanzhong, and asked me who was the assassin, and what was the meaning?After thinking about it, there was no solution, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am stupid!"

Li Ye said helplessly: "Regardless of whether Zhu Quanzhong did it or not, the imperial court believes that it must be done by Quan Zhong."

"This..." Du Rangneng frowned, His Majesty wants Zhu Quanzhong to pour shit on his head, is it safe?Du Rang Neng shook his head greatly.

"Your Majesty!"

Li Ye wanted to hear why Du Rangneng objected, and hurriedly said, "Why don't you explain it, Mr. Du, please try to explain it."

Du Rangneng said: "Your Majesty, one of the Cai thieves, Qin Zongquan, pretended to be a false emperor. This is the most important righteousness of the court. After a long time, the court may lose its prestige. This requires the efforts of all the vassals to suppress it. If the court convicts Zhu Quanzhong, Then no one can stop the Cai thief."

"What about the second?"

"Secondly, Zhu Quanzhong has repeatedly made military exploits since he became a vassal. Although the summer and autumn taxes were insufficient, he paid them on time. This move may hurt his loyal heart."

Hearing this, Li Ye couldn't help frowning, thinking that Du Rangneng is also a short-sighted person, although Qin Zongquan is evil, but if Zhu Wen wins Qin Zongquan and turns into a vicious tiger, he will eat people.

But then I thought about it, I have the perspective of future generations, if I sink into it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see it.

Wang Mang's humility has not usurped the time!
"Any more?"

"Thirdly, Li Keyong in Hedong is a tiger and a wolf. He has enmity with Zhu Quanzhong. Zhu Quanzhong should use his power to check and balance. If Quanzhong is at odds with the court, who can control him?"

Repeating the old tune, the ministers have always believed that they need to guard against Hedong.

Li Ye said: "I know that Zhu Quanzhong has good relations with Xu and Yan, and he has a large number of soldiers. If he attacks Caizhou and Huainan again, who in the world can control him?"

Du Rangneng thought about it for a while, and knew the emperor's intention. In the Tang Dynasty, His Majesty only feared Zhu Wen.

After thinking about it again and again, Du Rangneng said: "Your Majesty, all feudal vassals in the world cannot be completely eliminated. You should give them both grace and power, and show your favor. Otherwise, if something happens to the court, who will come to your rescue?"

Li Ye smiled and said: "Heaven is healthy, and a gentleman should strive for self-improvement, how can he entrust everything to others.

The imperial court should train its troops to strengthen itself, exterminate all vassals, and bring peace to the world. I want to open up the world in ten years, support the people in ten years, and bring peace to peace in ten years. If I can do what I want, I will live up to my ancestors. "

"Ten years to open up the world, ten years to support the people, ten years to create peace... Your Majesty..."

In one word, Du Rangneng was full of emotion. While being excited, he seemed to realize what His Majesty meant: the imperial court would not allow the feudal vassals to merge into power. Take it back to the court.

"Your Majesty is truly a mighty king."

Li Ye waved his hand, now is not the time for business bragging.

"Du Gong, I only tell you this. Of all the vassals in the world, only Zhu Quanzhong and Li Keyong make me restless all night, and the rest are nothing to fear. I want to follow the example of Han Gaozu, and first secure Guanzhong and Western Shu as the foundation, and then Enter the world."

"Now Fengxiang and Pingning in Guanzhong have been flattened. Although Huazhou has not yet been determined, it is still in my pocket. As for Xishu, I have ordered the Duke Zhang Chengye to go to the business strategy, and in the Central Plains, Zhu Quanzhong must not be allowed to become bigger. Therefore, the assassination The crime of loving Qing can only be borne by Zhu Quanzhong."

Du Rangneng sighed secretly, the emperor played a good game of chess, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the old minister complies with the order, but Qin Zongquan and Li Keyong still need to make a proper plan."

"I let Zhu Quanzhong bear the charge of assassinating important officials of the court, and ordered Li Keyong to punish him. This is a strategy for the two thieves to kill each other.

As for Qin Zongquan, he is cruel and unpopular, and all the vassals around him are regarded as enemies, and they will not last long. I have spared my hand and led a large army to fight against it, but the people of Caizhou have suffered. "

Du Rangneng bowed and said: "Follow Your Majesty's order!"

Li Ye let out a long breath, calling Du Rang Neng to ask the right question today, it was his own preaching, but it was much easier to speak out what was in his heart.

The next day, Li Ye ordered Duan Kun, the right commander of Yushan's personal guards, to arrange secretly, and in the afternoon someone went to Jingzhao Mansion to report the case.

Sun Kui, Yin of Jingzhao Mansion, was overjoyed to hear that there were clues to the assassin. He hurriedly gathered three classes of government servants to go to the crime scene.

Although the assassin was not found, a lot of physical evidence was found, such as powerful crossbow weapons and letters, all pointing to Zhu Quanzhong.

"It's all right now, we can finally do business."

Sun Kui ordered someone to sort out the case files, and went to the palace to see the emperor that day.

Although the evidence was full of errors and omissions, and there was no witness, Li Ye still praised Sun Kui fiercely.

Immediately, Du Rangneng, Kong Wei, and Zhang Jun were summoned to draw up an imperial edict on the same day, and the emperor sealed it.

The next day, it was announced to the world that Zhu Quanzhong was in vain of Gu Guoen and wanted to kill ministers without authorization, and Zhu Quanzhong was revoked from the imperial posts such as envoy of Xuanwu Jiedu.

Li Keyong, the envoy of the Hedong Jiedu, was ordered to recruit envoys from the south, and Zhu Xuan, the Jiedu envoy of the Tianping Army, was ordered to recruit envoys to the east to jointly attack Zhu Quanzhong.

……

At this time, Jingxiang led the team and entered Shanzhou in Hezhong, only a hundred miles away from Chang'an.

"Sir, my subordinates reported that a month ago, Fengxiang and Longyou Jiedu envoy Li Maozhen rebelled, and the imperial court led an army to put down Li Maozhen."

Jing Xiang frowned slightly, and said: "Where is the Fanzhen to help the court put down the rebellion?"

Master Yang said kindly: "Not yet."

"Not yet?"

"That's right, sir. The last general is also strange. How can those soft-footed shrimps from the Imperial Court Shence Army calm down Li Maozhen? It's really strange!"

Suddenly there was a gust of cold wind blowing, Jing Xiang shrank his neck, and a trace of coldness rushed straight to his forehead.

"This weather is really wicked!"

(End of this chapter)