The Passionate Guns of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 390 Attacking Yang Yong
After Tang Gaozu Li Yuan ascended the throne, he granted Li Jian the crown prince of the East Palace, his daughter Li Xiuning the princess of Pingyang, Li Shimin the king of Qin, Li Yuanba the king of Zhao, and Li Yuanji the king of Qi. Li Yuan's other children, civil servants and generals all received awards.

After Li Yuan bestowed civil and military officials, in order to let the common people in the world appreciate his kindness, he went on to amnesty the world.

However, Li Yuan soon realized that it was entirely thanks to his second son Li Shimin that he could sit on the throne as soon as possible.It's Li Shimin again!While Li Yuan was happy, he was also worried.

In the past three years, the second son, Li Shimin, came later, rescued Bingzhou, pacified Liu Wuzhou, Dingyouyan, surrendered Yuchigong and Luo's father and son, and shocked the Turkic Tartars. Li Shimin's contribution and influence have far surpassed that of his eldest son Li Jiancheng!
Although Li Yuan liked Li Shimin since he was a child, he is a little unhappy now because the eldest son Li Jiancheng will inherit his lineage in the future instead of the second son Li Shimin.

It is undeniable that in these years Li Jiancheng followed him to fight in the north and south, blocking the east and killing the west. There is no credit but hard work. What's more, in the wars such as attacking the Western Qin Dynasty, defeating Li Gui, and conquering the Turks, Li Jiancheng's success was indispensable, but with Li Shimin In comparison, his Wenzhiwugong is only second.If the second generation of the Tang Dynasty wants to choose the best from the best, of course Li Shimin is the first to bear the brunt.However, Li Jiancheng is the eldest son, and abolishing the elder and establishing the younger is the way to perish. Not to mention, the Great Sui Dynasty is a living example, and he must not repeat the same mistakes.

Thinking about this, Li Yuan was very troubled, why didn't Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin exchange their brotherhood?However, despite the fact that Li Yuan is the king of a country, he can do whatever he wants, but he doesn't care about this matter.This is the only place where he is dissatisfied and powerless.

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the elimination of local separatist forces and the unification of the world were put on the agenda.In the spring of 615 A.D., the first year of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin asked his father for an order, asking him to lead troops to fight and complete the great cause of the unification of the world.

Li Yuan rolled his eyes, found an excuse to decline Li Shimin's request, and after sending Li Shimin away, ordered someone to call Li Jiancheng to the Longshu case.

Li Jiancheng has become a prince. He is very happy these days. He is the young emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the future true son. After Li Yuan authorized him, he can now face the court, deal with the world's major affairs, accept the worship of civil and military officials, and feel the help of thousands of people. The mighty one who came to congratulate him is the out-and-out number two emperor.

Hearing his father's announcement to see him, Li Jiancheng did not dare to be negligent. After he was fully dressed, he was led by the eunuch and knelt down in front of Li Yuan with his whole crown shaking his robe: "I send my respects to my father. I don't know why my father called my child?"

Li Yuan looked at his handsome but heroic eldest son Li Jiancheng, and told him to live without courtesy. After thanking Li Jiancheng, Li Jiancheng respectfully stood with his head bowed, waiting for his father's instructions.

Regardless of whether the two are father and son, they were still a family a few days ago, casual and affectionate, but once Li Yuan sat in that position, there was a qualitative difference, and when Li Jiancheng moved into the East Palace, there was also a qualitative difference, Although the blood relationship has not changed, with the changes in their status and power, everything has changed.

Li Yuan looked at the elder son, sighed and said: "Jiangcheng, although our Tang Dynasty has established a country, but the world is far from unified. Xiao Xian from Jiangnan, Du Fuwei from Jianghuai, and Yang Yong, a powerful enemy entrenched beside us, This is all a threat from the Tang Dynasty. In addition, the Turks in the north are not dead, and they are eyeing us. There are also small states such as Mohe and Goguryeo in the northeast. We have a lot of enemies. Without long-term considerations, there must be near-term worries. Among these worries, the biggest threat to us is the righteous and brave king. In terms of territory and strength, Yang Yong is not inferior to my Tang Dynasty. This is our greatest enemy. Therefore, I decided to preemptively strike , use troops against Yang Yong."

Having said that, Li Yuan looked at Yang Jiancheng.

"Father Huang Shengming, Yang Yong is a remnant of the previous dynasty. He is a traitor of the people. I didn't expect that in these years, he used evil words to confuse people and people's hearts, but it became popular. The reason is that he still had bad luck. People take him into account and expand everywhere, once my Heavenly Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty arrive, I will definitely turn this thief into powder, and I am willing to lead a team to conquer this thief." Li Jiancheng saluted.

Li Yuan nodded: "I have exactly this intention. I ordered you to conquer Yang Yong as the Great General of Rebellion. There must be no mistakes."

Li Jiancheng hurriedly saluted and said: "My son obeys the order, my son will definitely fulfill his mission, eradicate these thieves in one fell swoop, and revitalize our Tang Dynasty. But I don't know how many ways the father plans to use troops, where to attack first?"

Li Yuan thought for a while, and said briefly: "I have already considered this. Tongguan is the throat of Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Henan. Since ancient times, military strategists have always fought for it. Moreover, Tongguan is not far from Daxing City. Let's take Tongguan first and go straight to Daxing. Taking down Daxing City will shake the foundation of Yang Yong. But we still have to defend the Turkic soldiers and horses, and we also worry about Yang Yong’s troops in Henan and Hebei coming to make trouble. Therefore, we plan to send a group of soldiers and horses first 20, under your leadership, attack Yang Yong."

"Baby... obey the order!" Li Jiancheng's answer was not as decisive as in the past, it was a little muddy, he was a little puzzled, and thought to himself, what's wrong with the emperor?The second younger brother used soldiers like a god, he won every attack and was invincible, why didn't he let him go out with him when attacking such a powerful enemy like Yang Yong?Yang Yong is actually not easy to deal with, his martial arts are weird, and he has no opponents in the world with a single gun.Coupled with the help of "four beams, five tigers, eight beauties, and four beauties", none of these people is easy.

Li Yuan was extremely smart, and he saw that his son's confidence was lacking, and said: "Son, if you have any questions or ideas, you can just speak up. This is the inner palace, not the golden palace. We can discuss what is wrong."

Li Jiancheng saluted again and said, "Father and Emperor have taught us a lesson. The second younger brother is like a god in the military. If the second younger brother goes out with the army, he will surely be able to triumphantly move the army as soon as possible."

After hearing Li Jiancheng's words, Li Yuan thought to himself, what a confused prince, how can a father not know the skills of the people of the world?Can't you see the good intentions of being a father?In terms of credit and influence, your second brother has already surpassed you, don't you realize that, don't you worry about anything?For the father to find an excuse to leave your second brother idle this time. Letting you send troops is to favor you. It is to give you the opportunity to make meritorious service, win over talents, and lay the foundation for your future great career.Otherwise, even though you are the crown prince, how can you convince the public if you inherit the throne from your father in the future?It seems that Jiancheng can't figure it out, he is really not as good as Shimin.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan said patiently: "Jiangcheng, as my father said just now, the Tang Dynasty is in danger, and I and your second brother have to deal with other enemies. How about this, I will let the left and right servants shoot Liu Wenjing, Pei Ji and You Yiwei Generals Li Shentong will go out with you, and your son-in-law Chai Shao and Zaopao General Wei Chigong will also follow the army, how about it?"

Of course Li Jiancheng knows Li Shentong's ability, especially Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji are two of his father Li Yuan's most powerful advisers, Chai Shao is both civil and military, and this Wei Chigong is the real enemy of ten thousand people, these few people are his arms , Attacking Tongguan and taking Daxing are no problem.

"My son complies with the order!" Li Jiancheng was delighted. A few days later, he ordered 20 soldiers and horses. The men and horses left the capital in mighty force, went to Linfen, went out of Hedong, crossed the Yellow River, and the front of the soldiers approached Tongguan!
(End of this chapter)