Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

What does this mean, Your Majesty?

Liu Bai caressed the enhanced version of the royal stick, and said with a smile: "This crutch is really easy to use, no wonder the Supreme Emperor asked Liu to use this crutch to rectify His Majesty's gains and losses."

Changsun Wuji froze, and then trembled heavily.

The eyeballs of Fang Xuanling and others were about to pop out.

No wonder this 'stick' looked familiar, it turned out to be the emperor's crutch!

His Majesty Kuangzheng's gains and losses, that is to say

wow——

A large group of people bowed hurriedly.

"See the Supreme Emperor!"

As the saying goes, seeing this stick is like seeing me, you can't do without bowing down

Changsun Wuji wanted to say something else, but he saw Liu Bai holding a stick and looking directly at his head, as if he might knock it off at any time.

He didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, got up, bowed to 'Stick', forced a smile, and said: "It is indeed Master Chu's fault."

After finishing speaking, he picked up Chu Suiliang and ran away as if fleeing for his life.

Liu Bai chuckled, and said, "Changsun Pushe, go slowly!"

Changsun Wuji resisted the urge to vomit blood and die, and his pace suddenly moved a little faster.

In the blink of an eye, he ran out from Yanying Gate.

Liu Bai handed the stick to Li Chengqian who was next to him, waved his hand, and said, "The weather is fine this morning, everyone go back to sleep, I will treat guests tonight and eat something good!"

Chapter 586 Two-pronged approach is the only way to ensure nothing goes wrong

Treating guests to dinner is naturally impossible because of idleness.

Since the imperial court has made a policy of using troops against the Lu family, naturally the other families cannot let it go.

Using military means to deal with the Lu family and using economic means to eradicate the other three families was decided by Li Er and Liu Bai while Fang Xuanling and others were discussing.

Only by taking a two-pronged approach can we guarantee that nothing will go wrong!

Otherwise, the imperial court will have to deal with the other three families as soon as they have used up their troops against the Lu family. No matter how elite the army is, it will only be exhausted.

This requires Li Chengqian to speed up his pace. Even if he can't eradicate the three families in a short time, he must hold them back and prevent them from rebelling!

The original plan is equivalent to being broken.

However, Liu Bai didn't think too much about it.

For dinner in the evening, Liu Bai planned to ask Li Chengqian to tell Fang Xuanling and others the whole plan openly and honestly.

Without their help, it would be impossible to implement the economic means to the end in a short period of time.

Apart from this, Liu Bai has another purpose.

That is to introduce a person to Fang Xuanling and the others.

Xi Jun buy!

Before, Liu Bai always thought that Xi Junmai was a person who only appeared in the later stage of Zhenguan.

He didn't know until October last year that Xi Junmai was almost 30 years old

With the pitifully low average age of Datang, there are many people in their thirties who call themselves 'Old Man'.

Don't look at Fang Xuanling and his brothers, they usually play well, but in fact, including Du Ruhui, Dai Zhou, and Yu Shinan, they are all inferior in seniority!

Fang Xuanling is 21 years younger than Yu Shinan!

However, they are all included in the ranks of the elderly, so they don't pay so much attention.

From the appearance, Fang Xuanling is not much younger than Yu Shinan.

The position of prime minister is a lot of hard work.

Compared with them, the 28-year-old Xi Junmai looks younger.

From the looks of it, in his early twenties, he could be regarded as handsome, but the matchmaker's mole on the corner of his mouth spoiled his image a bit.

Daoxingfang, Liu Family Mansion!

In the afternoon, Liu Bai was sitting in the study, looking across at the five-rank Captain Guoyi who was destined to shine in the future.

"Don't be so stiff, sit down."

This is not the first time the two have met.

In October last year, Liu Bai went to Liaodong with Cheng Yaojin, and found that Xi Junmai was under his command as a cavalry counselor.

Before going to Goguryeo, Xi Junmai was still a member of Zuo Wuwei, and he was regarded as Yuchi Jingde's direct younger brother.

Cheng Yaojin specially asked him to come here because he liked his ability.

During the Turkic War, Li Jing, Li Ji, and Yuchi Jingde rushed to the Longyou battlefield, and the first to arrive was Yuchi Jingde's Xi Junmai!

Because of this, in response to Wang Shouren and Xue Li, Jie Li was captured alive, and in the end Ce Xun ranked six, which was one level higher than Zhang Baoxiang.

People who make good use of cavalry are very rare.

Historically, in the 15th year of Zhenguan, Xi Junmai went to Tuyuhun to help Nuohebo, the young master of Tuyuhun, to quell the civil strife.

With 120 cavalry, more than 1 Tuyuhun rebels were disabled!

He even hacked to death the rebellious Tuyuhun Prime Minister Xuan Wang and his two brothers with his own hands!

This battle made Xi Junmai famous and became the most famous general in the late Zhenguan period!

but

This is not the reason why Liu Bai insisted on promoting Xi Junmai.

It's because, Mr. Xi bought it, and it's also Jinyiwei!

During the Turkic War, Wang Shouren had already developed him into an offline

Regarding this, Liu Bai was somewhat emotional besides being speechless.

The Liu family doesn't have much influence in the military.

The relationship with Yuchi Jingde, Qu Tutong, Duan Zhixuan and others is mostly out of cooperation.

In the long run, this relationship is not very stable.

And Cheng Yaojin and his veteran generals will retreat to the second line in a few years.

Xue Li and Jin Rixun are too young, even if they control one side's military power, they will not be able to convince the crowd in a short time.

As far as the middle power is concerned, Zhang Liang alone can be said to be incompetent.

Besides, Zhang Liang is just a navy chief.

In the final analysis, mastering military power is necessary and urgent.

Even if Li Er knew about this kind of thing, he would turn a blind eye to it.

In fact, all factions in North Korea and China are doing this kind of thing.

Even, not only would Li Er not stop him, but he would encourage him.

This is in line with his policy of balance.

No emperor would like to see a family dominating.

If the Liu family didn't make a move, the others couldn't hold back either.

After all, Li Er didn't quite trust Li Jing, the 'Marshal of Soldiers and Horses'.

The appearance of Xi Junmai just filled the vacancy of the Liu family's strength in the military.

Seeing Liu Bai, the "master" for the second time, Xi Junmai looked very uneasy.

Especially after knowing that he is about to command 8000 people to fight.

According to the ratio of troops in the Tang Dynasty, commanding 8000 people can be regarded as the general manager of a party's march.

Under normal circumstances, at least the head of the army must be in charge of the 'county magistrate'.

And he is just a cavalry counselor of the fifth rank.

Even under Cheng Yaojin's command, he only governed less than 2000 people.

Liu Bai smiled and pointed to the long row of tea tins on the side cabinet.

"what do you want to drink?"

Xi Junmai was flattered, "Your master will drink whatever you want, and your subordinates will drink whatever you want."

Liu Bai shrugged his shoulders, pried off a piece of Fu brick that had been treasured for two years, and threw it into the silver pot to cook slowly.

"What do you think about the use of troops against the Lu family this time?"

When it comes to military affairs, Xi Junmai seems to be a different person. The restraint just now disappeared in an instant, replaced by a face full of confidence.

He talked a lot about the policy of using troops against the Lu family, from supplies, to the deployment of troops, and even talked about the post-war appeasement work.

Liu Bai didn't understand military affairs, and he didn't listen at all, but simply asked Xi Junmai to relax.

Seeing that he was not so nervous, he cut to the point.

"Presumably you also know that Wang Shouren has relieved the burden of Jinyiwei. In your opinion, among the ten Jinyiwei, who is suitable to be the new commander?"

Since the establishment of Jinyiwei, no less than 3000 people have been recruited. After rigorous assessment and loyal temptations, the number of people can now reach a thousand.

From the perspective of time, Xi Junmai can be regarded as a veteran of Jinyiwei, and his status is only under ten hundred households. He can be regarded as a general banner, and he is in charge of about thirty Jinyiwei.

The Jinyiwei dormant in Goguryeo are all his subordinates.

Xi Junmai thought for a while, and said: "In terms of seniority, it should belong to Shen Wei, Deputy Commander, and Xu Zhennan, Xu Baihu. Unfortunately, the former is too easy to seek power. Acting alone or leading a small team can be useful, but It is inevitable that he lacks the overall concept, far inferior to Mr. Wang, and the latter”

He smiled embarrassingly, and said: "Master, you also know that Xu Baihu"

Liu Bai nodded. Xu Zhennan had been the deputy commander for a few days, but something went wrong and he was kicked out again.

He is good at martial arts, but he is used to acting on his emotions.

Obviously, not a good candidate.

Xi Junmai said again: "Chu Hongying and Chu Baihu are indeed the best candidates, but as a woman, she has some constraints when she acts."

Chapter 587 In all dynasties and dynasties, which one of the rebels has not been punished by the Nine Clans?

The candidate for the new commander of Jinyiwei has been a headache for Liu Bai recently.

What Xi Junmai said is right, Shen Wei lacks the big picture, Xu Zhennan is impulsive, Hongying is indeed a good candidate, but unfortunately, as a woman, she is too affected when performing certain tasks!

It's not that he didn't think about making Xi Junmai the commander in chief.

Mr. Xi is old enough to buy qualifications and has strong abilities. The only drawback is that he is too powerful.

Yes, sometimes, being too strong is also a defect.

As a general who can use 120 cavalry to defeat more than 1 generals, it is a great waste to let him engage in intelligence!

His shining point should appear on the open and closed battlefield.

It will be a sharp weapon for the Liu family, and even the entire imperial court, to manage the Western Regions in the next three years!

Therefore, Liu Bai completely gave up the idea of ​​making him the commander.

Seeing that Liu Bai didn't speak, Xi Junmai hesitated for a while, and said, "My subordinate has a suggestion, I don't know if I should say it or not."

While talking, the tea in the silver pot has been boiled.

Liu Bai bought a glass for Xi Jun first, then poured himself another glass, and said while drinking, "But it's okay to talk about it."

Xi Junmai was holding the teacup, not daring to put it down even if it was hot.

"The subordinates think that His Royal Highness, the crown prince, might not be a suitable candidate!"

Liu Bai raised his eyebrows and said, "Speak carefully!"

Xi Junmai said seriously: "Master, have you ever thought about the consequences once His Majesty finds out about the existence of Jin Yiwei?"