Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Zhangsun Wuji and Li Zhi did not have top-level military forces under their command. They could not mobilize any soldiers in Yongzhou, and even their influence in local prefectures and counties was much less than before.

And Li Junxian, the general of Qianniu Guard, became their only hope.

But what they could not have imagined was that Li Junxian had wanted to join him for a long time, and now he felt threatened, so he was even more wary of the Guanlong family.

In this situation, how could Changsun Wuji still have a chance?

After thinking about it for a while.

Du He said to Zhang Shizheng, "Zhang Shizheng, go tell Li Junxian's personal guards that Li Junxian is in grave danger. If he's not careful, his family will be confiscated and his entire clan will be exterminated."

"He cannot avoid this human disaster, but I will not let an innocent person suffer injustice."

Since Li Junxian was willing to board his ship, he naturally welcomed him.

However, as Li Shimin's eunuch, Li Junxian's rash show of goodwill may have hidden ill intentions, so he still needs to say more polite words.

It won’t be too late for him to take action when all subsequent attacks are directed at Li Junxian.

"promise!"

Zhang Shizheng responded and then ran forward quickly.

A moment of silence.

Du He instructed Feng Shijin, "Go and tell Magistrate Pei to come to the princess's residence after he finishes his meal."

During the New Year's Day, many officials would hold and attend banquets during these two days, and then return to their hometowns the next two days.

Especially this year, the Guanlong forces were eliminated, and many official positions became vacant.

When these ministers returned to their families, in addition to participating in solemn and respectful sacrifices, they also had to recommend outstanding sons of the family to serve in official positions, or allow some of them to advance further.

"As ordered!"

Master Feng bowed respectfully and then trotted away.

Looking at the people stopping outside the street, Du He immediately lowered the curtain of the car and closed his eyes to rest.

The other attendants were not idle either. They drove the carriages and escorted Du He back to Princess Chengyang's mansion.

More than half an hour later.

Not long after Du He finished his meal, he was strolling in the lobby with his sixth son Du Mingyuan in his arms when the servant guarding the gate ran in to report.

"Master, County Magistrate Pei is here."

Du He nodded and said, "Please ask County Magistrate Pei to come in."

He put Du Mingyuan into Li Yi's hands, and then Li Yi quickly left the hall with a group of attendants.

It didn't take long.

The handsome Pei Xingjian walked in, bowed respectfully and called out.

"Greetings to Lord Korea."

Looking at the increasingly calm Pei Xingjian, Du He nodded with satisfaction, and then his heart was filled with emotion.

Among the many officials he recommended to Li Chengqian, Pei Xingjian was the most malleable.

Especially in his ability in government affairs, Pei Xingjian far surpassed other military generals.

Du He smiled and asked, "Shou Yue, when will you return to Wenxi County, Jiangzhou?"

Pei Xingjian quickly replied, "My Lord, I will be visiting my father-in-law tomorrow and will be back home the day after tomorrow morning!"

At present, Du He is his greatest benefactor, and his father-in-law Hou Junji also supports him a lot.

Thanks to the promotion of his father-in-law and the trust given to him by Du He, he was able to rise to prominence.

Chatting for a while.

Du He said straight to the point: "Shou Yue, send spies to check on Yuan Tiangang and his descendants to see if there is anything wrong with them."

"The prophecy Yuan Tiangang made at the Grand Court meeting today was most likely instigated by Zhangsun Wuji!"

"We have to find out the source information!"

It turns out that Koreans also feel this way!

When Pei Xingjian heard Du He's advice, which coincided with his original thoughts, his face was filled with smiles.

Heroes see the same thing!

Pei Xingjian quickly responded, "Don't worry, Lord Han, I'll make the arrangements shortly."

"it is good!"

Du He smiled and nodded.

The two chatted for another quarter of an hour before Pei Xingjian stood up and said goodbye and left the princess's mansion.

...

Night falls.

royal palace.

In a row of dormitories where the Qianniu Guards live.

When Li Junxian heard the servant convey Du He's words, his brows furrowed tightly.

His guess was indeed correct!

I didn't expect that even though he was a peaceful person, someone would still want to frame him!"

This makes sense!

Fortunately, Du He made a verbal promise to him. If other people try to frame him later, he should be able to avoid the life-and-death disaster, right?

Li Junxian said to the attendant, "Go tell Duke Hanguo's attendant tomorrow that I thank Duke Hanguo for saving my life!"

"As ordered!"

The attendant responded respectfully.

After the attendants left the side hall, Li Junxian, with his hands behind his back, sat alone inside, thinking quietly with his head down.

"Who on earth wants to frame him?"

"Could it be that old bastard Changsun Wuji?"

Thinking of Changsun Wuji, a man with evil intentions, Li Junxian's face became extremely ugly.

It turns out that he became Zhangsun Wuji's pawn!

Even though Changsun Wuji is now suppressed by His Majesty, Changsun Wuji, who is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, is still a giant.

After guessing who framed him, Li Junxian recalled the prophecy that Yuan Tiangang had said in the Taiji Hall.

The more Li Junxian thought about it, the uglier his expression became. He realized that this prophecy was all directed at him!

"No wonder Lord Han said I was doomed to great misfortune, and there was no way to avoid it. It turns out I've become someone else's pawn."

"Hey!"

Li Junxian sighed, then clenched his hands into fists.

If you don’t have enough strength, you will eventually be their ants!

...

The next day.

in the afternoon.

Du He, Li Yi and others had just returned from offering sacrifices at the Duke of Lai's Mansion. The eunuch who had been waiting at the door of the City Lord's Mansion immediately reported respectfully.

"Duke Hanguo, His Majesty summons you to the Liangyi Palace?"

What?

Do we still need to go to Liangyi Hall to discuss matters?

It is already the New Year's Day holiday, and Li Shimin has no sympathy at all for his minister who has worked hard for a year!

Du He smiled and said, "Let's go."

No matter how much he complained, he still couldn't say bad things about Li Shimin in front of the eunuchs, otherwise what he said would soon reach Li Shimin's ears.

Half a quarter of an hour later.

Inside the Liangyi Hall.

When Du He walked into the hall under the guidance of the eunuch, he found that Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou, Xu Jingzong and the ministers were all sitting on the left and right sides.

At this moment, everyone lowered their heads slightly, and the atmosphere seemed a little solemn.

Even Li Chengqian, who was sitting in the deputy chief position, didn't look very happy!

What happened?

Du He raised his brows slightly, strode to the center of the hall, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

A moment of silence.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, many Indian envoys have come to see me today, hoping that the Tang Dynasty can send troops to deal with Tubo and relieve their urgent needs!"

"The Tibetan soldiers are even more powerful than we imagined. What should we do about them?"

Your Majesty, what does this mean?

Should we take action against Tubo now?

These ministers first guessed what Li Shimin was thinking, and then stood up one after another to report.

Fang Xuanling said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I suggest we just ignore everything and let Tubo continue to attack the various tribes of India."

"The Tibetan soldiers have left the plateau. Their strength is no match for our Tang army!"