Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Changsun Wuji was talking so much that his mouth was almost dry, and he even cited the case of Wang Mang to warn His Majesty, but he didn't expect that His Majesty remained unmoved.

What kind of magic potion did Du He give to Your Majesty to make Your Majesty trust him so much?

Could it be because of the prince?

Thinking that His Majesty and the Crown Prince were extremely wary of him but very confident in Du He, Changsun Wuji felt a little resentful.

As His Majesty's brother-in-law, he made great contributions to His Majesty's successful enthronement. He didn't expect that he was not even as good as that bastard Du He.

Hey!

After all, the new generation is better than the old one!

Changsun Wuji bowed his hands and apologized, "So Your Majesty knows what's going on. I shouldn't have said so much. What I said just now has damaged the reputation of Duke Han. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

Ha ha!

The auxiliary engine has changed a lot!

Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji have known each other for so many years, how could he not see through his little thoughts?

A moment of silence.

Li Shimin smiled and asked, "Fuji, if I put you in charge of the national policy of equalizing the land tax and population registration, are you confident that you can complete it?"

"If you can do this, I will put you in charge of these two major national policies."

There was a pause.

Li Shimin said seriously, "Zhi Fu Ji, if you do well, I will make you a king of a different surname and give you a piece of territory!"

"Also, I can remove Du He from his position as governor of Yongzhou."

what!

If he completes these two important national policies, Your Majesty actually promised him to be a king of a different surname?

And he is a king of a different surname with a fiefdom!

When Changsun Wuji heard the important promise Li Shimin made to him, his whole body was shaking with excitement and even his breathing became rapid.

During the Wude period, Emperor Li Yuan, the retired emperor, appointed eight kings of different surnames in order to win over the leaders of the rebel armies in various places.

Such as Du Fuwei, King of Chu, Li Zitong, King of Wu, Gao Kaidao, King of Yan, Xu Yuanlang, King of Lu, Feng Ang, King of Hanyang, Lin Shihong, King of Yian, and Liu Heita, King of Zhending.

Without exception, these kings of different surnames had no fiefdoms.

Moreover, the end of most of these kings of different surnames was not very good. After surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, they found that they were restricted in every way and were not as free as before, so they declared themselves kings again.

Faced with the encirclement and suppression by General Tiance Li Shimin and Prince Yin Li Jiancheng, these vassal kings of different surnames were all executed.

Since the Zhenguan Dynasty, no king of a different surname has been enthroned!

Excited moment.

Changsun Wuji also began to weigh the disadvantages of implementing the national policy of equalizing the land tax and population registration. After thinking for a long time, Changsun Wuji found that the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.

Because he is in charge of this matter, he will stand in opposition to the princes and aristocratic families in the world.

Who can protect His Majesty after a hundred years?

If the cowardly Li Zhi ascended the throne, could he protect him from the wrath of the princes and aristocratic families?

Will he become the second Zhufu Yan?

Or become the second Chao Cuo?

If it was Crown Prince Li Chengqian who ascended the throne in the end, not only would they not protect him, they might even add insult to injury and step on him a few times, right?

No!

Don’t take this dirty job!

Zhangsun Wuji immediately bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I have a family to support, unlike Duke Hanguo, who is free from all ties. I simply cannot take on this important task!"

"I have let your Majesty down."

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand.

He had long guessed that Changsun Wuji would not dare to take on this dirty job, and even no civil or military officials in the court dared to take on this dirty job.

Who would dare to do something that would offend the princes and aristocratic families?

Perhaps only Du He, that fearless brat, has the courage to look down on the heroes!

Li Shimin glanced at Zhangsun Wuji and sighed, "Fuji, it's actually not bad for you to be crowned a king of a different surname. You can live freely and comfortably in your own territory."

"I will give you five days to consider. If you are willing to take on these two major national policies, my promise will remain valid."

this...

Hearing His Majesty's suggestive words, Changsun Wuji's expression paused slightly.

He saluted and said, "I obey your command!"

What do you mean, Your Majesty?

Could it be that you want him to stay away from the power center of the Tang Dynasty and become a vassal king in a remote and poor place?

He knew very well that the rich territory was the fiefdom of the Li clan.

Kings of different surnames like them could only go to cold and harsh places such as Mohe, Xueyantuo or Western Turkestan.

Li Shimin waved at him and said, "Assistant, you go back first."

Changsun Wuji bowed respectfully and said, "I will take my leave first."

Looking at Changsun Wuji's back as he left, Li Shimin's smiling face gradually returned to calm.

a long time.

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Assistant, I hope you can seize this opportunity, hey..."

He thought for a long time before he came up with this method to save Changsun Wuji's life.

It depends on what Changsun Wuji chooses!

...

Household Department.

Du He handed the draft population registration requirements to Liu Xiangdao, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and asked him to take it to the Secretariat in person.

After finishing all this, Du He finally had some free time.

This is the advantage of being the head of a department. He only needs to assign tasks, and the people below will find ways to complete the specific work.

For the entire day, Du He spent most of his time in the Ministry of Revenue reading, except for going to the East Palace for lunch at noon.

After lowering the value.

As soon as Du He returned to the princess's mansion, the servant guarding the gate ran over to report.

"Master, County Magistrate Pei requests an audience."

Du He said softly, "Please ask him to come in."

Not long after, Pei Xingjian, wearing a dark crimson official robe, walked into the hall with a tired look on his face.

A few greetings and greetings.

Pei Xingjian bowed and said, "Duke Hanguo, I have found two deputies. One is Shangguan Yi, the Imperial Censor, and the other is Di Renjie, the Legal Officer of the Wannian County Court."

What?

Executive Vice Emperor Di Renjie is already working as a legal officer in Wannian County Government?

He entered the government early?

Du He was shocked and asked, "Keep your promise, when did Di Renjie go to the Wannian County Court to serve as a judge?"

According to his previous understanding of Di Renjie, he is only about 20 years old now. How can he become a county lawyer at such a young age?

Well...

Why does Mr. Han care so much about a small lawyer?

Could it be that Mr. Han had contact with this person before?

Pei Xingjian put aside his doubts and explained, "To answer the question, Duke Han, Di Renjie took the imperial examination two years ago and passed the Mingjing exam, and was appointed the assistant judge of Bianzhou."

"In the six months he served in Bianzhou, he assisted the Bianzhou court in adjudicating over 30 backlog cases, and not a single person complained of injustice."

"I have read the judgments written by this man and feel that he is a promising talent, so I recommend him to be the legal officer of the Wannian County Court."

Pause for a moment.

Pei Xingjian continued, "Although Di Renjie is only 20 years old, he is mature and decisive."

"With his and Shangguan Yi's assistance, I can save myself a lot of worries."

When Du He heard that Di Renjie passed the Mingjing exam at such a young age, he was filled with emotion.

He is indeed a wise minister whose name will be recorded in history, and he is really capable!

Du He smiled and said, "Shou Yue, since you think these two people can help you, I will draft their appointment letters after the court meeting tomorrow."

It would be good for the young Di Renjie to learn under Pei Xingjian so that he can grow up as quickly as possible.

"Thank you, Lord Han Guo, for your trust!"

After Pei Xingjian bowed, he changed his report.

"Lord Han Guo, the 5000 Mo Dao swords shipped from Xiangzhou have been gradually transported into the city and distributed to the spies within."