Chapter 405: On Border Defense
"You...... You ......" Kong Yingda's body trembled with anger, pointed at Li Hao, and said angrily, "A bunch of nonsense, a bunch of nonsense, how can anyone die if they don't eat breakfast!" That's nonsense! Honest ......"
Li Hao raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders and said, "Now you see, I am the kind of person who will die if I don't eat breakfast." The update is the fastest," he said, and specially turned around so that Kong Yingda could take a closer look.
The other ministers frowned, Li Hao's gag kung fu is really not covered, but they can't expose it, after all, they don't understand medical skills, and they don't have any authority to speak in this aspect of pathology, Li Hao is a person who relied on superb medical skills to save Wei Zheng and Qin Qiong, the name of the doctor is outside, he said that he has stomach disease, who dares to say that he doesn't, it doesn't work if the hospital is talking about it.
If in normal times, Li Hao played a scoundrel in the court like this, Li Shimin would definitely scold him, but today Li Shimin looked at it with a smile, and his heart was secretly refreshed, oops, seeing these old guys eating deflated, it was really comfortable, and the poetry mania was really good.
Li Hao just turned his head and saw Li Shimin smiling at him, he also raised his eyebrows and smiled at Li Shimin, although he didn't speak, but the little eyes seemed to say: "What's the matter, I'm very professional." ”
Seeing that Li Hao was not unhappy because he couldn't get the reward, Li Shimin felt at ease, waved his hand and said: "Okay, this matter is over, the reward of the poetry madness will be discussed in the future, Kong sacrifice wine and poetry madness, you will be listed first, and then, let's discuss the matter of placing the Beiting Capital Protectorate." ”
As soon as the ministers heard this, they all immediately calmed down, Beiting is an important military and political institution to consolidate the border defense, and it plays a vital role in the stability of the border.
Li Shimin said slowly: "For the placement of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, do you have any good advice?" ”
Ministers, look at me, I'll look at you, no one spoke, Li Shimin was unhappy, when he scolded Li Hao, these guys were very energetic, when it came to military affairs, they all became stuffy gourds, Li Shimin couldn't help but think of Li Hao's comments on the ministers of the court, and sure enough, there were too many people in the court.
In fact, there is not much to say about the placement of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, isn't it just to send a series of people to guard the border fortress, the key is that this candidate is not easy to decide, the climate in Tingzhou is too harsh, and ordinary people are not willing to go there, so they have no one to recommend, so naturally they don't speak.
Seeing that the ministers didn't speak, Li Shimin turned his head to look at Li Hao and asked: "Poetry madness, you fought down this thousand-mile territory, you can be said to know everything about that side, what good ideas do you have?" ”
Li Hao stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, the position of the protector of the Beiting Metropolitan Protector Mansion, the minister can recommend a candidate." ”
"Oh?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows when he heard this, "What person?" ”
Li Hao said: "This person is the Tingzhou Thorn History-Qin Wei. ”
"Qin Wei ......" Li Shimin frowned and thought for a while when he heard this, and said, "I seem to have heard this name." ”
Li Hao said: "Your Majesty, when the minister was the assassin of Tingzhou, after overthrowing the traitor Cao Tian, it was this Qin Wei who temporarily took the position of Tingzhou to drive, and then the minister left office, Qin Wei temporarily took the position of assassin history, and then after His Majesty nodded, the household department issued an official document to appoint him as the Tingzhou assassin history. ”
"Oh, it's him!" Li Shimin finally remembered when he heard this, nodded, and said, "I heard that this person is arbitrary, extremely intelligent, and acts fairly, and is quite popular with the people of Tingzhou. ”
At this moment, the eldest grandson Wuji suddenly came out and said: "Your Majesty, Qin Wei was a desert horse bandit, although he has made meritorious contributions, but it is already His Majesty's grace to be able to serve in the history of Tingzhou, how important is the position of the protector of the North Court, how can this person be allowed to take it." ”
Li Shimin froze when he heard this, frowned and groaned, the eldest grandson Wuji said well, the Beiting Metropolitan Protector Mansion is a matter of safety in the border area, and there is no room for mistakes, let a person from a horse bandit be the capital protector, he is somewhat embarrassed.
Li Hao said again at this time: "If Your Majesty feels that Qin Wei is inappropriate, the minister can also recommend one." ”
When Li Shimin heard this, he asked, "Who else do you want to recommend the poet?" ”
Li Hao said: "Tingzhou folded to rush to Wang Yuantai. ”
Li Shimin immediately nodded when he heard this: "I have heard the name Wang Yuantai several times, it was he who was willing to believe you and offer you a prescription to quell the plague in Henan. ”
The eldest grandson Wuji said again at this time: "Your Majesty, Wang Yuantai is more than brave and powerful, but he is not resourceful, I am afraid it will be difficult to take on this great responsibility, I hope Your Majesty will think twice." ”
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin frowned again and groaned, Li Hao turned his head to look at the eldest grandson Wuji, and the eldest grandson Wuji also turned his head and quietly glanced at Li Hao, the two looked at each other, and their eyes seemed to be able to touch a spark.
Li Hao knew that the eldest grandson Wuji was going to tear his face with himself, as smart as Li Hao, and immediately guessed that this time the ministers opposed rewarding him, it must be the eldest grandson Wuji who was making trouble, and he was the only one who had such great ability, he was suppressing himself.
It's a pity, Li Hao sighed secretly, if the eldest grandson Wuji can be as dedicated to the public as Fang Xuanling, he can continue to be his court boss, even if he can't be the first brother, then at least the second brother is the same existence, but it's a pity that he offended himself.
Li Hao is not in a hurry, he wants to deal with the eldest grandson Wuji, the time has not yet come, and he will soon be able to slap the eldest grandson Wuji with a big ear, because he already has a way to let Li Zhi sit in the position of the crown prince, and he wants to support Li Tai, hehe, go dream.
Just as Li Shimin was groaning, Su Dingfang suddenly came out and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say." ”
Li Shimin spread his hands and said, "Xing Guogong, please speak." ”
Su Dingfang said: "The minister was besieged in Tingzhou by the armies of the countries for eight days, Qin Wei and Wang Yuantai, the minister has seen it, and he has joined forces with them to resist the enemy, and the two of them know something. ”
Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he hurriedly asked, "In that case, Xing Guogong might as well comment on these two people." ”
"Yes!" Su Dingfang arched his hand and said, "The minister thinks that no matter which of these two people is, they are qualified to serve as the protector of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate." ”
As soon as this remark came out, everyone was quite surprised, is Su Dingfang supporting Li Hao? The eldest grandson Wuji on the side slowly frowned.
Su Dingfang continued: "Qin Wei is very knowledgeable, and he has governed the originally desolate Tingzhou into a prosperous state, and this person is also quite involved in marching formations, the reason why the minister was able to hold Tingzhou, fortunately, this person gave advice, and the most important thing is that this person is brave, wholeheartedly serving the country, and often regrets what he went astray in the first place, there is a good saying, the hero does not ask the source, the minister is willing to guarantee with his life, Qin Wei This person - available!" ”
The ministers were shocked again when they heard this, Su Dingfang was actually willing to vouch for Qin Wei with his life, how could this not be surprising, could it be that Qin Wei really had such a great talent?
Li Shimin was also quite surprised, and became more and more curious about this Qin Wei in his heart, but he resisted his curiosity and asked, "What about Wang Yuantai, how do you comment on Wang Yuantai?" ”
Su Dingfang said: "Wang Yuantai was originally just a person who did not know much about the army, but when Li Hao served as the assassin of Tingzhou, Wang Yuantai followed Li Hao to learn the battle formation, the art of war, and martial arts, which was quite effective, and later Li Hao stepped down and returned to Chang'an, Wang Yuantai continued to study diligently, although he was nearly forty years old, he also recited books every day, and now he has become a good minister with courage and courage, when the minister was trapped in Tingzhou, Wang Yuantai also made suggestions together, personally led the Tingzhou soldiers and Xiangyong to resist the enemy together, and made great contributions. ”
After listening to Su Dingfang's words, Li Shimin was satisfied, nodded frequently, and muttered to himself: "My Tang Dynasty is really outstanding, first there was a Xue Rengui, and now Qin Wei and Wang Yuantai are out, it is really a place where the dragon and the tiger are hidden, but the pearl is covered with dust, which is my fault." ”
Hearing this, the eldest grandson Wuji's face was suddenly gloomy, he never expected that Su Dingfang would suddenly jump out to stir up the situation, Su Dingfang's status was detached, and he had been in Tingzhou, what he said was too convincing, even he couldn't refute it.
Li Shimin looked at Su Dingfang and asked, "Xing Guogong thinks that Qin Wei or Wang Yuantai, which is more suitable for the position of the protector of the Beiting Metropolitan Guard?" ”
Su Ding thought for a moment and said, "The minister thinks that Qin Wei is more suitable to serve as the protector of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate. ”
"Good!" Li Shimin said, "Then let Qin Wei serve as the protector of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, and Wang Yuantai as the deputy protector, can the Qing have any objections?" ”
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, no one speaks.
Li Shimin saw that no one objected, and said happily: "Then it is decided, so the two of them will be appointed as the protector and deputy protector of the North Court, and the court will be tentatively determined." ”
Su Ding bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty Shengming!" ”
But Li Hao suddenly said at this time: "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say." ”
Everyone looked at Li Hao suspiciously, Li Shimin was also quite puzzled, the two people recommended by Li Hao were hired, what else did he want to say, so Li Shimin spread his hands and said: "What else does the poet have to say?" ”
Li Hao said: "Now that the Tang Dynasty is thousands of miles away, in order to better defend the frontier, the deployment of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate and the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate should also be changed, otherwise, the matter of being attacked by someone in Yizhou will still happen." ”
The ministers were moved when they heard the words, and Li Shimin also changed when he heard the words, Li Hao's proposal can be regarded as a point, the frontier of the Western Regions is huge, and the troops are scarce, and the deployment is more problematic.
Li Shimin hurriedly asked: "How does the poet think the deployment of Anxi and Beiting should be changed?" ”
Li Hao said: "Back to Your Majesty, when the campaign was just over, the minister studied this matter on the military strategy map, and he had a slight gain, and the minister thought that the Beiting Protectorate should move the administrative office to the west, and build a new city three hundred miles west of Tianchi and two hundred miles east of Tianshan Mountain. ”
Li Shimin turned his head to Xu Lian and said, "Get the map!" ”
"Yes!" Xu Lian immediately prepared to get the map.
Li Hao took out the map from his arms and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has a map here." ”
When the ministers heard this, they all slandered: This kid has been prepared for a long time.
Xu Lian hurriedly came over and presented the map to Li Shimin, Li Shimin spread out the map to find the location that Li Hao said, and finally his finger fell on a location, and his eyes lit up and said: "Okay, this location is good!" Sure enough, it's a military powerhouse! ”
Li Hao continued: "Building a city here, echoing Tingzhou from afar, it will become a double town of Beiting, which can resist enemy countries in the north, northwest, west, and southwest directions at the same time. ”
Li Shimin nodded heartily: "Just do what you say, what should be the name of the new city?" ”
Li Hao said: "Your Majesty, the duty of the capital protectorate is to comfort Zhufan, Ji Ning Waikou, there is a place where foreign people gather, and more than half of the city must be foreign people, which can attract foreign people into my Tang nationality, and it is also a proof of the strong national strength of my Tang Dynasty, so although it is Tang soil, it is not suitable to act according to the rules of the Tang Dynasty. ”
"Hmm." Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this, "Do you already have the name of the city in your heart, if so, let's hear it." ”
Li Hao said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister has prepared two city names, the Han name is called Xuanwei, and the fan name is called Urumqi." ”