Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Just as the civil and military officials were grumbling in their hearts, Tang Jian, the Duke of Ju, who had retired from the court for over a year, walked in wearing a light purple official robe.

Everyone looked at Tang Jian, whose face was full of joy, and felt mixed emotions.

If he had not abused his power for a little profit, he might still be holding the important position of Minister of Revenue.

such a pity!

Tang Jian walked to the center of the hall and bowed respectfully.

"See Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Tang Jian, you've rested for so long. I think you haven't forgotten your knowledge about finance, right?"

There are two happy ministers in the current court, one is Yuchi Jingde and the other is Tang Jian.

The two of them retired to their homes, where they either drank and enjoyed themselves or built pavilions and towers.

This life is more comfortable than that of a god.

Tang Jian quickly said, "Your Majesty, although I am idle at home, I often read books on arithmetic."

"Furthermore, I have studied Zhenguan numerals and arithmetic carefully and have mastered the calculations involved."

While he was speaking, he glanced at Du He.

Obviously, in Tang Jian's mind, numbers and arithmetic were things that Du He innovated.

"it is good!"

Li Shimin nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Tang Jian, I appoint you as the Minister of the Imperial Household. You must fully assist Du He and complete the tax reform of equalizing the land tax!"

"I obey!"

Tang Jian responded with a serious expression.

Ever since he was dismissed from his post as Minister of Revenue and appointed as Guanglu Dafu, the important officials who used to visit him frequently have rarely visited him.

His seven sons and 7 grandsons also did not get promoted for a year.

Tang Jian knew very well that he and his descendants had made no contribution to the crown prince, and after the crown prince ascended the throne, he would not let his descendants hold important positions.

Now that His Majesty has given him another chance, he will definitely seize it.

In order to provide a future for my descendants, what does it matter if I offend others?

Doesn’t Du He always offend people?

The current situation in the court is different from that during the Wude period and the early Zhenguan period.

The prince does not care about the old friendship of the old ministers of Zhenguan, but values the friendship of those who assisted him in ascending the throne!

Li Shimin stood up and said, "Crown Prince, Du He, Fang Xuanling, Li Ji, Hou Junji, Zhangsun Wuji, Ma Zhou, Li Jing, Xiao Yu, Li Daozong, and Xu Jingzong, follow me to the Liangyi Hall to discuss matters."

"Retreat."

As he said this, he walked towards the right wing with the help of the eunuch.

All the civil and military officials stood up and saluted.

"Farewell, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

...

Inside the Liangyi Hall.

Li Shimin sat high in the main seat, with the prime ministers sitting on his left and right sides.

Looking at these ten important officials with a huge age span, Li Shimin's heart was filled with emotion, as if he had returned to the end of the Wude period.

At that time, my father Li Yuan and other old ministers of Wude, such as Pei Ji, were all quite old, while ministers such as Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were still in their prime.

Now Li Chengqian and Du He are in their prime, but he and his old brothers are all very old.

"Cough cough."

Li Shimin coughed twice and suddenly sighed.

"Time flies!"

"More than twenty years ago, you were all young, but now your hair has turned gray. Time really is merciless."

"You are old, and I am old too!"

Both sides of the hall.

A group of old ministers who came out of the Prince of Qin's Palace were also filled with sighs when they heard Li Shimin's sigh.

Especially Fang Xuanling, Li Jing and Xiao Yu, three old ministers who are over 70 years old. They are now plagued by illness and feel that time passes too quickly.

Fang Xuanling bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is me, the Duke of Wei, and the Duke of Song who are old, while you are still young."

Li Chengqian and other ministers spoke out, saying that Li Shimin was still young and strong.

They were not exaggerating. Li Shimin was only 50 years old this year and was indeed very young compared to the three of them.

On the imperial platform.

Hearing what these ministers said, Li Shimin smiled bitterly helplessly.

He is not very old, but unfortunately he suffers from a serious illness.

Li Jing said with a look of nostalgia, "I followed Your Majesty in pacifying Xiao Xian, defeating Fu Gongju, destroying Tuyuhun, and pacifying Tuyuhun. Life was a long journey, yet it seems to have left only a faint mark."

As Li Jing brought up this topic, Fang Xuanling, Xiao Yu, Zhangsun Wuji, Hou Junji and others all talked about the achievements they had made by following Li Shimin twenty or thirty years ago.

The first seat on the left side of the main hall.

When Du He heard these ministers talking about his achievements, his expression was slightly stunned.

what's the situation?

Aren’t we discussing arrangements for the prisoners?

How did it turn into a meeting to take credit?

Du He saw Li Shimin on the imperial platform, and his face was moved by what these important ministers said. He was afraid that he would be emotional later and confer great titles on the descendants of these ministers.

Just as Du He was listening with great interest, Li Shimin suddenly spoke.

"Duho."

"In this situation, please write a poem."

What?

Let him compose poetry?

When Du He heard what Li Shimin said, he was stunned.

He was eating the melon calmly and steadily. Why was he asked to write a poem? It was too sudden!

There was a pause.

Li Shimin continued, "Did what I and the other ministers just said resonate with you and spark your inspiration?"

"Just compose a poem that suits our mood."

Forehead...

The corner of Du He's mouth twitched slightly.

He is still young, how can he resonate with a bunch of old men?

Besides, it’s not easy to come up with a suitable poem just by thinking about it.

The other old ministers also turned their attention to Du He and responded one after another.

"Du Shixian, please write a poem."

"You are adept at a wide range of poetry. Even without personal experience, you can surely find inspiration in our memories."

"Please, Du Shixian, don't make me wait and regret it!"

Hearing these old ministers calling Du Shixian one after another, Du He's face turned red with embarrassment.

The key is...

He couldn't think of a suitable poem for a while!

Faced with the burning gazes of Li Shimin and a group of ministers, Du He could only close his eyes and think.

After a cup of tea.

Du He opened his eyes and said, "I have thought of a few lines of poetry, but I can't think of a suitable title. I'll call this poem 'Untitled'."

"Everywhere in life is similar, it should be like a flying dragon stepping on slush."

"Occasionally leaving fingerprints on the mud, the wild geese fly away without caring about east or west."

"The old monk has died and become a new pagoda; the old inscription can no longer be seen on the broken wall."

"Do you still remember the rough and rugged roads of the past? The long road made people tired and the donkeys neighed."

This poem "Nostalgia for Mianchi with Ziyou" is a famous seven-character regulated verse by Su Shi, a writer of the Song Dynasty. The first four lines describe the long journey of life, and the last four lines are about nostalgia.

As Du He finished speaking, the hall fell into silence.

After a long time.

Li Shimin clapped his hands and applauded: "What is life like? It should be like a flying wild goose stepping on the snowy mud. This poem is well written!"

The others also praised him.

After a while.

Li Shimin said in a loud voice: "Fang Xuanling, Li Ji, Hou Junji, Zhangsun Wuji, Li Jing, Xiao Yu, you have made great contributions to the founding of our country. I will grant your descendants wealth and honor!"

"Choose one of your sons. Those below the fifth rank will be promoted one rank, and those below the seventh rank will be promoted three rank!"

The faces of these important officials lit up with joy, and they all stood up and saluted.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When Du He saw Li Shimin being lavishly rewarded after being fooled, he secretly complained in his heart.

"Hey!"

"Li Shimin is acting on his emotions again!"