Chapter 314 Eastbound
After the fall of Luoyang, all parties had been prepared for Li Yuan's enthronement and the founding of the Tang Dynasty. But when they heard the news, they were still somewhat shocked.

In early March, Li Yuanhui embarked on the journey back east. In addition to the five generals and a group of staff who originally belonged to the Jianghuai Army, Duan Wuda, Lou Jun, Yuchi Gong and other Dongdu surrendered generals, Murong Sanzang, Huang Junhan, Chen Dengyun and other Wagang surrendered generals and the troops they led were all under the command of Li Yuanhui.

Before leaving, Li Yuan gave Li Yuanhui additional official positions, including Governor of Yangzhou and Commander-in-Chief of the military affairs of the four states of Yang, Xu, Qing and Yu.

It seemed that two states were added, and Yuzhou and Qingzhou also became places under his management, but Qingzhou was in the hands of the Yang family, so in fact there was only one more Yuzhou.

It was still a Yuzhou where the people were displaced, the population was sparse, large tracts of land were barren, and foxes and rabbits were infested.

Most of Yuzhou had already been under the control of the Jianghuai Army, and before Li Yuanhui returned, Runan County, Chen County, Liang County, Chenliu County and the entire Xuzhou had all begun to prepare for military farming like Jianghuai.

Pei Minzhi, the governor of Xuzhou of the Former Yan, was tactful enough to surrender to Li Yuan when he arrived in Luoyang. He also followed Li Yuan to Guanzhong to participate in Li Yuan's abdication ceremony. He was subsequently appointed as the governor of Xuzhou, while his son Pei Xingyan was left in the central army in Chang'an.

This time, Pei Minzhi also followed Li Yuanhui back east.

Pei Minzhi was not satisfied with the fact that the governor was changed to a provincial governor, but he understood that Pengcheng was an isolated city, and his so-called surrender of Pengcheng was not much of a merit, because at that time Wagang had surrendered, and Pengcheng was essentially surrounded. The reason why they were willing to let him be the provincial governor was simply because they considered that he had some friendship with Li Yuan, which was considered to be kind.

And because Li Yuanhui was concurrently the governor of Xuzhou, this meant that he, as the governor, was still responsible for commanding the troops in Xuzhou.

It can be said that he has quite a lot of real power.

In addition, Li Yuanhui recommended Li Yaoshi for the position of Yuzhou Governor.

Of course, this man is still in Luoyang Prison, waiting for Li Si to come and pick him up.

According to Li Yuan's arrangement for his sons, the three palaces of the King of Qin, the King of Jin, and the King of Qi can be opened. The left and right six guards palace, the left and right relatives palace, and the inner palace.

The entire Qi Wang Mansion has one guard each in the left and right guard offices, who are in charge of leading the guards under the commander. There are two deputy guards each, one chief secretary each, one recorder assistant military officer each, one warehouse assistant military officer each, one military assistant military officer each, and one armor assistant military officer each.

There are five commanders in each army and ten generals in each army, who are in charge of the personal guards and foreign troops.

The Left Second Right Second Guard Office and the Left Third Right Third Guard Office will each reduce three generals and six special officers. The remaining staff will be the same as the Left First Right First Office.

Li Yuanhui's left guard was Han Quan, right guard was Wang Fobao, left second guard was Yuchi Gong, right second guard was Xie Shufang, left third guard was Xue Wanche, right third guard was Duan Wuxuan.

Among them, Xie Shufang was from the Xie family of Chen County. He came to surrender during the Yingchuan War. When Li Yuanhui heard his name, he immediately accepted him as his subordinate. Because he was a loyal and upright person. That was verified.

Although Xue Wanche was a surrendered general, he was also a proven warrior with extraordinary bravery. His brother Xue Wanjun worked in his second brother's Qin Palace.

Duan Wuxuan was the general of the Former Yan Dynasty and the son of Lingzhi King Duan Yihong. In his early years, he served as a Lang Jiang in Chang'an City and was famous for his bravery.

Later, Murong Zan, the rebel leader of Former Yan and Liang, entered Chang'an. Since Duan Yihong was in Luoyang at that time, he took his whole family and followed Li Er's troops to flee and seek refuge in Shu.

Because of Duan Yihong, he never took up an official position. Later, Duan Yihong and his son Duan Wuchen died in Luoyang. His fourth brother Duan Wuda surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and he also wrote a letter asking to join the army to avenge his father.

However, due to the embarrassing situation of the Duan family, he was not taken seriously. Later, his fourth brother Duan Wuda and Li Yuanhui recommended him, and he was introduced to the Prince of Qi's Palace.

In addition to the guards of the Prince of Qi's palace, Li Yuanhui also established a palace with the official title of General of the Zhenjun Army.

The General's Office has one Chief Clerk, one Secretary, two Assistants, and two Assistants, who are in charge of the affairs of the Office. There are two Military Advisors, who are responsible for military affairs, assisting the Prime Minister in etiquette, and receiving guests.

There are four people in charge of publicity and guidance.

There are two chief clerks, who are responsible for reviewing the imperial edicts. There are two recorders, two assistant military officers in the record room, who are responsible for writing letters and memorials, and announcing the imperial edicts. There are two assistant military officers in each of the six departments of Gong, Cang, Bing, Qi, Jia, and Shi, and six assistant military officers.

This means that the guards of the Prince of Qi's Palace are mainly responsible for military affairs, while the General's Palace is a complete administrative team.

Of course, the governor of Yangzhou could still set up a government office, but his powers and responsibilities were limited to the affairs of Yangzhou.

Therefore, after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the army and prefectures under Li Yuanhui's command expanded a lot.

As for the military, Li Yuanhui's army of more than 100,000 in Jianghuai received more than 30,000 surrendered soldiers.

Among them were the world-famous Youzhou cavalry of more than 2,000 troops, as well as the remaining elite troops of the Dayan central army.

Among them, Li Yuanhui specifically asked Li Yuan for the armored cavalry, because he had fewer cavalry, only 800 heavy cavalry, and the Battle of Yingchuan consumed several hundred. According to the discussion between the father and son and a group of elders, the next strategy of the Tang Dynasty was to go to Qingzhou first.

Next are Hebei and Hedong, while the Eastern and Western Wei, which pose the least threat, can be placed last.

The main direction of Li Yuanhui and his Jianghuai Army's military operations in the next two years will be Qingzhou.

As for Hebei and Hedong, Li Yuan was still waiting for the reactions of Tuoba, Zhao Yi and Liu Xuanji before making a decision.

At present, Zhao Da only has Wei County left, and it may not survive the first year of Wude.

If he submitted a letter of surrender, Li Yuan might send troops to rescue him. But Li Yuan no longer had any hope for Liu Xuanji.

If he were in a foreign place, with nearly two states of Hebei in his hands and an army of over 100,000 under his command, would he be willing to submit?

Everyone in the Li family, including Li Yuanhui, thought that he would not do that.

In addition, the Tuoba brothers in Bingzhou, Tuoba Jun and Tuoba Tianbao, are almost strangers.

The Li family's strategy is to pull one and beat one.
Next, Li Yuanhui’s most important task was not to fight, but to restore the vitality of Xuzhou and Yuzhou, so that these two places could regain their war potential.

Thanks to his previous governance experience in Yangzhou, and the fact that he can now mobilize more human and material resources than before, Li Yuanhui is very confident that he can gradually restore Yuzhou and Xuzhou.

Xuzhou is actually better. Yuzhou has been bullied by various forces in recent years. It will take some effort to restore it to normal.
Li Yuanhui was sitting in a large carriage, thinking about the construction of the entire General's Mansion and the appointment and promotion of generals in various armies, when the carriage suddenly stopped.

A guard got the news and reported back:

"Your Highness, there is a carriage belonging to Guard Duan's family ahead, and it has broken down in the road. The women in the carriage are carrying a lot of valuables, and they are changing carriages and loading and unloading, thus blocking the road."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanhui got out of the carriage and walked several hundred steps forward.

The Duan family's carriage was in a very bad condition, and was on a narrow mountain road. Perhaps because there were too many delicate items on the carriage, the wheels were stuck in a hole and the axle was broken.

Li Yuanhui stepped forward and Duan Wuxuan hurried over to apologize.

"Your Highness, it is all my fault for not making good arrangements, which has led to the road being blocked and the trip being delayed. Please forgive me for my mistakes."

Li Yuanhui smiled and said, "It's just a small matter, don't worry about it, it won't matter if it takes a while."

Duan Wuxuan said: "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness."

"Go ahead."

"Yes."

Li Yuanhui stood and watched. Like most people, the Duan family's guards and servants were quickly moving the things on the carriage to a baggage cart that was temporarily transferred.

The brothers Duan Wuda and Duan Wuxuan were giving the orders, with a woman standing beside them.

The woman was wearing a plain black long skirt and a white fox fur coat, creating a strong contrast between black and white.

It reflects that pretty face and is particularly charming.

As if she noticed someone was looking at her, the woman turned her head to look over here.

When the two looked at each other, Li Yuanhui immediately recognized the other person's identity.

Duan Yihong's daughter, Duan Jin.

A few years ago, there was a beauty in Chang'an who was famous for her beauty, but no one dared to mess with her.

(End of this chapter)