Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Wow!

As Li Shimin finished speaking, a huge noise suddenly broke out in the Taiji Hall.

I didn't expect that His Majesty would invite Du He to the imperial terrace for a banquet. Even Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling had never enjoyed such a great honor.

The civil and military officials looked at the young Du He, and the jealousy in their hearts was written directly on their faces.

Du He looked at the expressions of the officials on both sides of the hall, and he immediately began to complain in his heart.

"what's the situation?!"

"Li Shimin wants to play the game of flattery and killing?"

Among all the ministers currently standing in the hall, there are no less than eight people who are higher than him in terms of merit alone.

People like Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Li Ji, Hou Junji and Yuchi Jingde were not comparable to him in terms of military achievements, political achievements or qualifications.

A few breaths of silence.

Du He quickly declined, saying, "Your Majesty, there are at least two handfuls of people in the palace who are more qualified than me to eat on the imperial platform."

"They haven't even gone up to the Imperial Terrace to eat, so how could I have the audacity to go up there?"

"I hope Your Majesty will take back your order!"

Seeing Du He's refusal, the expressions of the important officials on both sides of the hall finally softened.

Especially the old ministers of the Prince of Qin's Palace, after being praised by Du He, they felt even more favorable towards him.

A colleague who is capable and humble is a good choice.

Just when everyone was silent.

Changsun Wuji said with a smile: "Duke Han, why are you so modest? You led the army to defeat the Western Turks in just two months, which shows how great your contribution is."

"Besides, given your prestige in the army, you are fully qualified to accompany His Majesty on the imperial terrace for meals."

this...

How could Changsun Wuji say that!

When the civil and military officials saw that Zhangsun Wuji was trying to trick Du He, their faces were filled with contempt.

As for Li Chengqian, who was sitting in the deputy chief position, he hated Changsun Wuji to the core.

"hateful!"

"They actually framed Du He!"

The last person with supreme prestige in the army who was falsely accused by his subjects was the military god Li Jing. As a result, my father has been wary of Li Jing until now.

I didn't expect Changsun Wuji to be so insidious and actually use this trick.

Du He glanced at Zhangsun Wuji, then bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Zhao is not only the most meritorious official in the Lingyan Pavilion, but also the head of the aristocratic families in the world."

"What the Duke of Zhao said to the noble families was more effective than an imperial edict drafted by the court."

"I think you should ask the Duke of Zhao to come up."

Ha ha!

Who doesn’t know how to throw dirty water?

When it comes to being shameless with him, he is no worse than Changsun Wuji.

When the civil and military officials saw Du He and Zhangsun Wuji fighting, and their remarks were very sensitive, they all lowered their heads and dared not say a word.

Zhang Sun Wuji said in panic, "Duke Han Guo, you are slandering me!"

What a joke!

What qualifications does he have to dare to call himself the head of the world's aristocratic families?

Only Li Shimin, the common ruler of the world, is qualified to bear this title. Does a minister want to rebel by bearing this title?

Du He laughed and said, "Duke Zhao, am I not telling the truth?"

On the imperial platform.

When Li Shimin saw that Changsun Wuji and Du He were arguing again, he pinched his eyebrows helplessly.

It’s a big problem that these two people can’t live in harmony!

"enough!"

Li Shimin shouted loudly.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "Since Du He doesn't want to go to the imperial terrace to eat, then I won't force you. Please sit down according to your seats."

After the generals bowed and saluted, they sat down under the guidance of the eunuchs.

Du He was placed first in the left row, higher than Changsun Wuji, which made Changsun Wuji even more unhappy.

Before this, the first seat was his exclusive seat!

When the other ministers saw Du He being seated at the head of the table, they immediately understood what was going on.

"The sky has changed!"

"Your Majesty, support Du He now!"

The seating arrangement at a banquet often represents the official's status in the court.

All the officials looked at Changsun Wuji with an ugly face and sneered in their hearts. They all laughed at Changsun Wuji and said that he deserved it.

With the identity of the prince's uncle, he should have been able to reach the highest position under the notification of two emperors.

Judging from the current situation, Changsun Wuji is about to be squeezed out of the core of power.

Although the officials had different thoughts, the state they all displayed was one of joy.

Du He and Zhangsun Wuji, who had just thrown dirty water at each other, also boasted about each other's achievements at the banquet and raised their glasses to toast each other.

I have to say, everyone here is a drama queen!

During the banquet, the topic Li Shimin asked about was the process of conquering the Western Turks.

In addition to Du He and Changsun Wuji, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, Xi Junmai and Cheng Mingzhen were also highly praised.

The banquet lasted for an hour and ended with the generals still wanting more.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Generals, go back and wash off the dust first. We will reward you at the court meeting tomorrow!"

The generals saluted excitedly.

"promise!"

Because the army had returned exhausted after a long journey, neither Li Shimin nor Li Chengqian sought Du He's advice after the banquet.

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Princess Chengyang's Mansion.

After Du He returned to the princess's mansion, he was warmly welcomed by his wives and children.

Especially the little guys Du Ping'an, Du Junshan and Du Wenzhen, they all hung on Du He and called him affectionately.

"Dad, I miss you so much."

"Dad conquered Western Turkestan so quickly. He's truly a peerless hero."

Hearing his sons' praise, Du He laughed happily.

Du He chatted with his sons for a few minutes, then put them on the ground and let them play aside.

The three wives and concubines gathered around and asked with concern.

"Husband, you have suffered a lot recently..."

Before they even uttered the word "bitter", the three of them were stunned.

Li Yi pinched Du He's cheek and asked curiously, "Husband, have you gained weight?"

How strange!

After fighting in the bitter cold land of Western Turkestan for several months, apart from getting a little tanned, he actually gained a lot of weight.

It seems like I've been eating and drinking a lot in the past three months!

Du He said with a smile: "The roasted whole lamb of Western Turkestan is delicious. I bought 50 lambs from the imperial court this time. I will roast them for you when I have some free time."

It makes sense to use the confiscated money to buy confiscated sheep, right?

Hearing Du He's words, all the wives and children became excited.

Chatting for a while.

Du Ping'an, who was standing at the door of the lobby, suddenly shouted loudly.

"There's a sister at the door!"

"Pretty sister, don't get wet outside in the snow. Come inside."

What?

elder sister?

Li Yi, Yin Yushan and Linglong were slightly stunned when they saw Du Ping'an waving to the outside.

Then they turned their attention to Du He.

Especially Li Yi, she looked at Du He angrily, her eyes looking a little unhappy.

"hey-hey."

Du He put his arm around Li Yi's waist and said with a playful smile.

"Yier, this girl's parents are both dead. I saw that she was alone and pitiful, so I brought her back to be a maid."