Chapter 404 The power grab is coming

On October 12 of the third year of Xianheng, Ganer Qinling personally led the main force of 140,000 troops to invite the battle in front of the Tang army camp. The Tang army did not go out and only responded by sticking to the camp. At sunset, the Tubo army pretended to return to the camp. In fact, they took advantage of the situation to withdraw, and the Tang army did not chase it. Li Xian strictly ordered the Tang army everywhere not to attack without authorization, and let the main force of Tubo. The army joined the 60,000 troops of garzanpo and withdrew to Tuyuhun. At this point, the battle of Hezhou, which lasted for January and two days, officially came to an end. The Tang army suffered more than 8,700 casualties, and Anxiang City was looted. Under the end of the war, the four states of Qinghai were devastated. However, more than 70,000 people of the Tubo army were annihilated, with more than 70,000 casualties. For example, it reached one to ten, and the result of a series of fierce battles ended with a great victory of the Tang army.

The battle was finally won. Although the process was extremely difficult, it was a victory after all. It was indeed a fortunate thing. The three armies were full of joy, but Li Xian was not very happy, but he was more upset. Just because the aftermath was really not worry-free, not to mention the war losses of the states, just the matter of grain. What makes Li Xian upset is that because of the war for more than this month, the grain stored in Hexi has already been consumed, and the remaining grain is only enough for the state for a month. As for the grain allocation at the other end of the court, it can't be expected at all - the summer grain transported from the south of the Yangtze River has just arrived in Luoyang, even if it is the other end of the court. The first time to allocate grain for Hexi will not arrive until next spring at the earliest, not to mention the two major factors of Queen Wu and Prince. I'm afraid only the old man knows when this grain will arrive.

Grain stalks are a lifeline, which is indispensable. Since the court can't be expected, Li Xian has to think another way. Fortunately, there is a money bag of "Deng Ji Company", and there is no shortage of manpower and material resources for transportation. It's just that winter is approaching, and the grain that can be transported from the mainland is really limited, not It is enough to cope with the whole winter in Hexi. However, with his good relationship with Anxi, Li Xian bought some cattle and sheep from the hands of the Turks at a high price. Finally, he barely gathered the grain in Hexi, which was also an annoyance. However, when Li Xian dismissed the soldiers of the states, Yu When he returned to Lanzhou on October 25, he suddenly found that greater trouble had emerged again - Qiu Shenxun, deputy governor of Hexi, and Liu Yi, the new governor of Lanzhou, with a dog tail - Li Wen, the third son of Li Zhen, the king of Yue, arrived!

"Call them in!"

Li Xian had just returned to the temporary royal palace. Before he finished drinking a cup of tea, he heard Liu Ziming come to tell the arrival of the three of them. He was the boss's impatience, but he had to make an explanation on his face. He had no choice but to suppress the boredom in his heart and frowned slightly and ordered.

"No!"

Liu Ziming has been following Li Xian for a long time. He felt Li Xian's displeasure and did not dare to neglect him. He hurriedly answered, hurried out of the house, and walked in with the three visitors without a few breath.

"I have seen Brother Ying Wang. My brother has defeated Tubo this time and is famous all over the world. There is no one who doesn't promote my brother's name all the way. Unfortunately, my brother came late and didn't catch up. It's really a pity!"

Among the three people, Li Wen is the youngest and has the lowest official position, but his airtense is the largest. There is no humility at all. He walked the first one with a big thorn. As soon as he saw Li Xian's face, he was a hip-hop, and there was no one beside him.

"Wen Di has a false award. It's not worth mentioning. Wen Di has suffered a hard time all the way. Come on, look at the seat!"

For Li Wen, a reckless guy, Li Xian really doesn't like him, but he doesn't bother to have the same experience. He just smiled and replied casually.

"Ha, thank you, brother!"

Li Wen was very familiar with him, and he didn't mean to talk to Li Xian at all. He thanked casually and walked to the back of the men beside him carelessly. He lifted the hem of his robe and sat down with a smile.

"The last general (lower officer) see Your Highness!"

Qiu and Liu did not dare to be as casual as Li Wen. It was not until the two brothers stopped socializing that they carefully came forward and saluted and greeted each other.

"Don't be polite. General Qiu and Lord Liu, please take your seats."

These two people in front of him are both hardcore confidants of Queen Wu. Naturally, he has no good intentions when he comes to Hexi. Li Xian knows this, but he doesn't bother to say it. He just gently raises his hand and orders indifferently. Since a group of servants of the royal palace rushed to send a few children, futons and other things, and present the newly made incense. Tea, then they bowed down and withdrew from the lobby.

"Brother Ying, when my younger brother left Beijing, your majesty ordered me to arrange a place for my younger brother. Hey hey, I can't do it next to my younger brother, but I can still fight a few times and give him a soldier of a state. The younger brother next to me doesn't ask too much. I don't think he will let me down?" The subordinates just retreated. Li Wen couldn't wait to speak first. The lion opened his mouth and wanted to sit in the position of state's general.

Can you play? Just your little ability, not to mention going to battle, I'm afraid you can't even bring soldiers, a whole piece of waste! Hearing that Li Wen said so lightly, Li Xian didn't swallow a sip of tea and was almost choked. He looked at Li Wen angrily and funnyly. He really didn't know where this man came from such confidence.

"Your Highness, the last general has a letter from the military department here. The last general will serve as the deputy governor of Hexi and take over the general manager of the Wuhai Road march. The last general has arrived for the first time and is not familiar with the military situation. If you can get the help of General Li Wen, or you can get started as soon as possible, please give your Highness's approval!" After Li Xian could speak, Qiu Shenqi, who was sitting beside him, proposed with a solemn face.

Ha ha, is it easy to calculate? Awesome, awesome! Li Xianduo is a shrewd individual. As soon as he hears it, he has made it clear where the plan is here - the area under the jurisdiction of Qi Fu He Li is the surrounding six states centered on Lanzhou. If Qiu Shenxun has mastered this part of military power, and the governor of Lanzhou is also Liu Yizhi, his own person, Li Xian's hands and feet are immediately tied to half, plus There is also Li Wen, a non-stoppable guy. Li Xian has to be completely empty. Not to mention the foundation of Hexi, even his family and life have to be questioned. There is no doubt that this matter must be the result of the collusion between Queen Wu and the King of Yue!

"General Qiu came by order, and there is no reason to disomit. General Qiu's intention to be loyal to the country is not good, but now the war has disappeared, and there are still many hands on all sides, and Tubo's defeated soldiers are still running around the four townships and eight miles to commit crimes. It is difficult to appease the place, and suddenly change of generals. I'm afraid that it will be unfavorable to the military situation, and I will take over again after this hurdles. OK, I don't know what General Qiu's mind?"

Knowing that Qiu Shenxun's intention was not good, he held the imperial edict and the dispatch letter from the Ministry of War. On his face, Li Xian could not explicitly oppose his taking over the military power, so he meditated and gave a suggestion.

"Your Highness, it is the responsibility of the general to appease the place. Since the last general has been entrusted by the Holy Lord, he does not dare to take it lightly, but he has just defeated the ears of the soldiers. The last general really does not dare to pretend to be with others. Please complete it!"

Qiu Shenxun was ordered to come here this time to say goodbye to Li Xian, not to mention that he and Li Xian had a hatred of killing his brother, and he was even more unwilling to listen to Li Xian's dispatch. At this time, when he heard Li Xian's words with the obvious intention to slow down, he immediately calmly and toughened back, and it was clear that he did not show mercy on Li Xian.

"Brother Ying Wang, I didn't catch up with the war. The matter of suppressing bandits will be handed over to my younger brother. General Qiu will give me some advice. I can't miss my brother's business. Please rest assured." Li Wen obviously got it with Qiu Shenxun. No matter what Li Xian thought, he came out from the side and asked for an order.

"Well, well, since Brother Wen and General Qiu are so confident, how can they not agree? This matter has been settled. The military situation is like fire, and there is no room for delay. It's good to hand over this matter earlier!" Although Li Xian was angry, he didn't care too much. He made a posture of appreciation. He hit a few times and gave a clear answer. Immediately, he raised his voice and shouted, "Zi Ming!"

"The end will be!"

As soon as he heard Li Xian's call, Liu Ziming, who was standing under the lobby, dared not neglect it. He hurriedly rushed to the lobby and bowed and replied.

"With the king's arrow, you immediately accompanied General Qiu and Wen Di to the west camp of the city to find General Qi, and take over all the matters."

Li Xian stood up indifferently, walked to the copywriter beside him, took out an arrow from the signature box on the table, slipped it under his hand, weighed it a few times, and ordered quietly.

"No, the last general will take the order!"

Since Li Xian had given the order, Liu Ziming did not dare not respond. Then he respectfully took the order arrow with both hands. After answering, he strode to Qiu and Li and waved his hand and said, "Two generals, please!"

Qiu and Li obviously didn't expect Li Xian to agree to their own request so readily. For a moment, some of them really couldn't react. After looking at each other for a long time, they got up suspiciously and bowed and thanked Li Xian for a few words without any delay. Some of them followed impatiently. Liu Ziming left the house together and rushed to the camp in the west of the city.

"Lord Liu, I haven't seen you for a long time. Is this good?"

Li Xian didn't seem to care about the movements of Qiu and Li at all. He looked calm and calm. He turned his head and looked at Liu Yizhi, who was always sitting silently, and asked with a smile.

"Blessings to Your Highness, everything is fine."

Liu Yi's youth was originally an extremely proud figure. However, he was very miserable in the battle the previous year. Now he has long lost his original arrogance, but a little more calmness. At a glance, he was very careful. He answered Li Xian's words, which was concise and thoughtful, and cherished the words like gold. Obviously, he didn't plan to talk to Li Xianshen.

"Well, that's good. It's getting late. Lord Liu will accompany me to have lunch. Later, I will invite the king to assassinate the king. It's okay for the two of you to hand over at the king's mansion. Is that okay?" Li Xian didn't care about Liu Yizhi's birth and made a suggestion with a smile.

"In this way, I'm nagging Your Highness."

Li Xian's words have come to this point. Liu Yizhi did not dare to disohere. He changed his expression quickly a few times. He bowed respectfully and saluted and carefully agreed...