The first legitimate son of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 247
Changsun Wuji used the fastest speed to deliver alcohol, catgut and suture therapy to Li Shimin. At this time, Li Shimin was suffering from Tuyuhun. Last year, the Tang Dynasty, which could not bear it anymore, decided to teach Tuyuhun a lesson and sent Duan Xuanzhi as the commander-in-chief to send troops to conquer. Tuyuhun, the leader of Tuyuhun saw the approaching Tang army, decided not to fight with it, and chose to retreat. Therefore, although Duan Xuanzhi repelled Tuyuhun, he did not cause much substantial damage to Tuyuhun.

But after Tuyuhun saw the Tang army withdrawing, he immediately led his troops to attack the Liangzhou area.This operation completely angered the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizong Li Shimin personally issued the "Edict against Tuyuhun", saying that he "plundered the border despicables and had no peace at all." The Tang army wanted to "keep it in check for a long time and fortify its lair."

But now Li Shimin is a little hesitant about the choice of general. According to history, Li Shimin chose Li Jing, but in fact Li Shimin was a little afraid of Li Jing.

Many people say that Li Shimin and Li Jing cherish each other, so how is it possible? First of all, look at Li Jing's military exploits. They are not inferior to Li Shimin's. Moreover, among the heroes of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing led the most troops alone and had troops outside for a long time.

Li Jing initially followed Qin King Li Shimin to defeat Wang Shichong, and then was sent to follow Li Xiaogong to manage Jingxiang.Although he was nominally Li Xiaogong's deputy, Li Yuan said, "The responsibility of the three armies is to appoint Jing." In 621, Li Jing, as the actual commander-in-chief, took only two months to destroy Xiao Xian's Liang State, which was separatist in Hunan and Hubei.

Immediately, Li Jing led an army alone, went down to 96 states, and pacified Lingnan.

In 623, under the leadership of Li Xiaogong, Li Jing eliminated Fu Gongyou, the emperor of the Song Dynasty who ruled Jiangnan.

In 625, the Turks invaded the frontier, and Taiyuan in Hedong was in a hurry. Li Jing was ordered to go north to meet the enemy.Appointed as the marching commander of Lingzhou Road to fight against the Eastern Turks.

Li Jing, who has made great military exploits and is also extremely influential in the army, actually knows how to protect himself. Before and after the Xuanwumen Incident, although he supported the troops outside, he did not express his attitude, so there was naturally a gap between him and Li Shimin.He was transferred back to Chang'an to serve as Minister of the Ministry of War. Although he had a prominent official position, he broke away from the frontier army he had been leading.

However, Li Shimin's mind is different from ordinary people, and he did not abandon Li Jing. Three years later, he reused Li Jing to fight against the Turks.

Just after Jieli Khan was captured alive, someone told Li Shimin that Li Jing was looting, and Li Shimin scolded Li Jing, but he did not commit any murder. After a while, he added a reward to Li Jing, and say,
"Sui general Shi Wansui broke Datou Khan. He did not reward him for his meritorious service and killed him for his crime. I am not the same. I will pardon the crime of the public and record the honor of the public." ("Old Tang Book")
Since then, Li Jing has always held a high position, but after going to court, he regarded himself as a wooden stake, "Jing has a deep personality, and every time he consults with Shi Zai, he seems to be speechless."

After serving as a senior official for four years, Li Jing resolutely resigned, and Li Shimin was very pleased with this.

Taizong sent Zhongshu servant Cen Wenwen to say: "Since ancient times, I have been living in wealth and honor, and there are very few people who know how to stop. If you don't ask about foolishness, you can't know yourself. Illness is still forced. It is commendable that a public can understand the general situation, and I am not a direct success of the public, and I want to use the public as a model for the generation."

Later, Li Jing was ordered to conquer Tuyuhun, but he was accused of rebellion. After Li Shimin investigated, he exiled the person who made the false accusation to Lingnan.

But Li Shimin was still worried about Li Jing. In 644, Li Shimin was preparing to go to Goguryeo. At that time, Li Jing, who was over seventy years old, had been ill for many days. Li Shimin went to visit him personally.
Jing Xie said: "Old ministers should follow, but the disease of dogs and horses, the sun and the moon are increasing, and I am afraid of dying on the road. I will tired your Majesty." ("Sui and Tang Jiahua")
Obviously Li Jing didn't want to go, but unexpectedly Li Shimin said,
In the past, Sima Zhongda was not old and sick, but he was able to strengthen himself, and he was honored by the Wei family. ("Sui and Tang Jiahua")
This is a serious statement. Sima Yi pretended to be ill and then suddenly rose up and eliminated his political opponents, and finally seized the power of Cao Wei.Li Jing understood immediately,
Jing kowtowed and said, "Old minister, please take care of your illness." When he arrived at Xiangzhou, he was extremely ill and could not enter.

It can be seen from this that Li Shimin has always been worried about Li Jing, and it was not until he was allowed to leave Chang'an that he finally settled his concern.

It is often said in the world that Li Shimin is able to tolerate heroes because he was born in a noble family and has a heart, while Liu Bang and Zhu Yuanzhang killed heroes because they were all civilians, so they were worried that those heroes who had been equal to them would peep at their emperor throne.But look at its essence.Liu Bang killed the eight kings with different surnames in order to truly unify the world, while Zhu Yuanzhang killed the heroes after he was getting old. He was afraid that his children and grandchildren would not be able to control these heroes.

In fact, Li Shimin is also suspicious of Li Jing, but Li Shimin has his own mind.Moreover, the heroes of the Tang Dynasty, except for Li Jing, did not have Han Xin and Xu Da as commanders who could destroy the country, and because they could not reach the level of meritorious service, Li Shimin did not have much worry about them.Even if Hou Junji and others rebelled, they would be nothing but moths to the flame, and they would not even arouse Li Shimin's wrath.

Li Shimin did not want to use Li Jing to attack Tuyuhun this time, because he was afraid that Li Jing would be disloyal. Historically, after Li Jing defeated Tuyuhun, he was immediately framed for rebellion. In fact, this was probably Li Shimin's own strategy.

Li Shimin just wanted to tell Li Jing not to move. This time Li Shimin faced Tuyuhun. Li Jing had already asked for a fight, but Li Shimin hesitated because Li Shimin did not want Li Jing to take over the military power again.

Fortunately, Qin Qiong's health suddenly recovered. At this time, Li Shimin ordered Qin Qiong to take command, but by letting Qin Qiong take command, Li Shimin was worried that he would lose his troops. After all, everyone knew that Qin Qiong was brave, but his resourcefulness might be slightly less.

This was where Li Shimin was worried. He wanted to find someone to match him with, and finally chose Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda. However, Li Shimin still felt that there was something lacking. At this time, Changsun Wuji used Li An's alcohol and catgut. and suture therapy presented after.

Li Shimin finally felt relieved, because what Li Shimin felt was lacking was that he was worried about the source of the disease, and worried that these people would kill too many soldiers of the Tang Dynasty if they rushed over.

Now, with Ang Lee's three-piece suit, the soldiers have a higher chance of surviving on the battlefield.

Therefore, Li Shimin immediately issued an order to establish a workshop for alcohol and catgut. The Ministry of Industry must vigorously produce it, and the Tai Hospital will train people who can suture from now on. These people will go out with the army. I hope this can ensure More Tang soldiers survived.

In this way, after preparing everything for several months, on October 22, Li Shimin decreed that Qin Qiong be appointed as the general manager of the Haidao March, Hou Junji as the general manager of the Jishi Road March, Li Daozong as the general manager of the Shandao March, and Cheng Yaojin He was the general manager of the march on Chishui Road, Li Daliang was the general manager of the march on Qiemo Road, and Niu Jinda was the general manager of the march on Yanze Road. The troops were divided into six groups to attack Tuyuhun.

(End of this chapter)