The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Shimin's words sounded nice, of course, this was also said to the outside world.

In fact, the reward of Li Fu's power over the two governments was just a temporary idea.

As a result, it turned out to be very suitable.

"Is it not appropriate to select a lieutenant from the army?" Cheng Yaojin asked curiously.

If there are a thousand people, one lieutenant or two lieutenants will be enough to serve as deputy to King Jingyang.

"The lieutenant seems to be a little insufficient." Li Shimin said thoughtfully: "The thousand people were sent to Jingyang County to set up camp. The commander of the army was said to be deputy to Huairen. In fact, according to Huairen's current situation, he can't manage a thousand people for too long. Basically, he needs these thousand people to be independent and be able to obey Huairen's arrangements and dispatches at any time."

"In this case, the commander of the army is just a lieutenant, which is not enough."

Cheng Yaojin suddenly realized that this was the case.

Cheng Yaojin also thought hard for a long time before tentatively mentioning one person.

"Your Majesty, I think of someone." Cheng Yaojin said, "However, it is a bit of a waste of talent to let him command troops under the command of King Jingyang, but from the perspective of his status, this position is not inappropriate."

"Oh? Who?" Li Shimin asked.

"Su Dingfang." Cheng Yaojin responded with a bow.

"Su Dingfang?" Li Shimin frowned, he knew this person.

"This person followed his father to fight against bandits when he was young, and later defected to Dou Jiande and Liu Heita, and made many military achievements under their command. After Liu Heita's defeat, he returned to his hometown." Cheng Yaojin said, "It would be better to grant him an official position and re-employ him. This person has the talent of a general, and it is appropriate to put him under the command of King Jingyang for the time being."

He has the talent of a general, but he is not from the Tang army. After Liu Heita's defeat, he did not defect to the Tang Dynasty, but returned to his hometown.

If we want to use him now and place him directly in the army, it would be inappropriate to give him any position. It would be better to go to the manor in Jingyang County first, wait for a period of time, and gradually integrate into the army of the Tang Dynasty, and then grant him a suitable official position according to his talents and use him for the Tang Dynasty.

"Then, what official position should be given?" Li Shimin asked.

Cheng Yaojin thought for a while, then bowed and said: "Your Majesty, how about the position of captain?"

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

"Okay, let's do it." Li Shimin responded: "Zhijie, this matter is left to you."

"Yes." Cheng Yaojin bowed and responded.

He was secretly happy in his heart that he could let Su Dingfang go to the manor to serve as the deputy of King Jingyang. King Jingyang was taking a great advantage.

It's not too much to eat a meal with him and drink a lot of wine with him?

I have to go to the Jingyang Palace and talk to Huairen, let him hurry up, and have enough good wine and meat.

I have found him a capable assistant.

After leaving the palace, Cheng Yaojin went to the Jingyang Palace happily.

Li Fu was idle at home, thinking about whether to have some clay oven barbecue and drink some fruit wine in the evening.

It's a pity that there are no TV movies these days, otherwise it would be a good winter to stay in a warm and comfortable house with food and drink.

In the evening, Li Fu told Xiao Tao to ask the kitchen to prepare these things, and then asked the servants to warm the kang head, roll up the bedding, let it lean against the wall, put the small low table on the kang mat, and Li Fu took off his shoes and got on the kang.

There was a knock on the door outside.

"Come in."

Lao Zhao walked in from outside

"My dear, Duke Lu's carriage is parked outside the mansion. Duke Lu is visiting."

"Duke Lu?" Li Fu's eyes widened: "Where is he now?"

"I ask him to wait in the front hall. He said he has something important to tell you in person." Lao Zhao said.

"Then let him come over here. Oh, by the way, let the kitchen prepare more food. This guy has a big appetite." Li Fu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Cheng Yaojin came at the right time.

"Yes." Lao Zhao responded and left.

Before he arrived, the iconic loud voice arrived first.

"Oh, it seems that I came at the right time. Hahahaha, today's good news can't be dismissed with just one meal." Cheng Yaojin laughed.

Pushing the door open, Cheng Yaojin entered the room, took off his cloak, and threw it to Lao Zhao next to him.

"Hey, your room is really warm." Cheng Yaojin said.

The cloak took away the coldness attached to the surface. It was already warm after just a while.

Cheng Yaojin took off his shoes and got on the kang skillfully.

"Old Zhao said you brought me good news. Tell me what good news is it." Li Fu asked with a smile, "If it's not good news, this meal will only have meat but no wine."

Only eating meat without drinking wine would make Old Cheng very anxious.

"Hey, you are really a bad boy." Cheng Yaojin laughed and scolded:"It must be good news. I just came out of the palace. His Majesty has awarded you the power of two prefectures. That is to say, in the future, there will be a thousand soldiers stationed in your manor in Jingyang County, under your command."

"I know that." Li Fu said.

"When His Majesty told you, didn't he decide who would be your deputy general?" Cheng Yaojin said, "I have recommended a person to His Majesty. When the time comes, I will find him for you. The court will give him the official position of a captain and use him as your deputy. When the time comes, let him live in the barracks on the manor. Leave the things to him. You don't have to worry about anything. You can do whatever you want. He can take care of the things in the barracks for you."

"Oh? There is such a talent? You recommended it?" Li Fu asked.

"Of course." Cheng Yaojin smiled and said, "Otherwise, can I come here to eat a meal? Am I Cheng Zhijie so thick-skinned?"

Li Fu smiled and curled his lips.

It's hard to say.

"The person I recommend is really capable." Cheng Yaojin said, "He used to be a subordinate of Dou Jiande and Liu Heita. After Liu Heita was defeated, he returned to his hometown and never became an official."

"You know that your majesty is broad-minded. As long as he comes to serve your majesty, he will have benefits in his future. However, maybe he is grateful to his old master. He has been staying in his hometown during the Wude period.

But now it is different. In the new Zhenguan period, your majesty is eager to seek talents. With my initiative to invite him, I can definitely invite him out."

"Who is it?" Li Fu asked.

"Su Dingfang." Cheng Yaojin said lightly, "This man is a good hand at leading troops to fight."

"Who?!" Li Fu widened his eyes, "Who is the deputy your majesty wants to send to me?"

"Su Dingfang, why, Huairen, you have heard of him, that's even better." Cheng Yaojin smiled brightly.

"Su Dingfang?! He's my deputy? He's here to lead these 1,000 soldiers?" Li Fu's expression was very interesting: "Am I dreaming?"