Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

If it was someone from an aristocratic family who took the lead in resisting population registration, Li Chengqian would not be so angry.

But the people who repeatedly opposed the imperial court happened to be the relatives of their Li family, and their grandfather and father, the emperor, also gave these relatives enormous wealth.

The behavior of these princes made Li Chengqian extremely annoyed.

After venting a bit.

Li Chengqian saw Du He still calmly eating his meal, and he said angrily, "Du He, it's already this late, and you're still thinking about eating?"

"The population ascending to the throne is your Ministry of Revenue's mission, aren't you anxious at all?"

This guy!

Now I am getting calmer!

Before the 17th year of Zhenguan, Du He was a person with a hot temper, and he would definitely get furious if he encountered such a thing.

But since the palace coup plan was leaked, Du He seemed like a different person.

My brain works better now.

His personality is becoming more and more stable.

It seems that between life and death, it is really possible to stimulate a person's potential.

There was a pause.

Li Chengqian sighed and said, "Du He, these princes are leading the resistance to population registration, and the aristocratic families are also following suit. I'm afraid it will be difficult for officials in the prefectures and counties to enforce it."

"Do you think we should kill a chicken to scare the monkeys?"

If we don't deal with these troublemakers who are making such noise, how can those people from the aristocratic families cooperate well?

If we continue in this way, it may take several years to complete the population registration.

After a while.

Du He then smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will gather those people from the top families for tea this afternoon and ask them to take the lead in cooperating with the population registration."

"As long as we can deal with these top-tier clans, those lesser-ranked families and emerging powers will definitely not dare to resist the imperial court."

"If someone doesn't understand, it's not too late for me to take action."

Li Chengqian's anxious heart finally relaxed when he saw that Du He already had a solution in mind.

This guy...

Even if you have a solution, don’t tell him!

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and said, "Du He, how do you plan to deal with those princes?"

"They are the ones who are leading the riot. If the imperial court doesn't deal with them first, how can the other aristocratic families cooperate?"

Previously, the imperial court would use the method of killing a chicken to scare the monkey when implementing major laws.

After dealing with those who are dancing happily, the rest of the people will not dare to make trouble.

Du He smiled and explained, "Your Highness, the two major national policies implemented by our Ministry of Revenue have shaken the foundations of the aristocratic families and the princes."

"If we adopt the method of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys, there will inevitably be a bloody massacre, and it may also destabilize the country."

"Besides, if you want to destroy someone, you must first make him crazy. These princes who are causing trouble are just a bunch of grasshoppers after autumn. They won't be able to jump for more than a few days."

If we deal with the tough ones right from the start, even the soft ones will change their attitude.

By then, facing pressure from the aristocratic families and vassal kings, the Tang Dynasty would probably have no choice but to cancel these two national policies in disgrace.

Du He continued, "We are now adopting a strategy of starting with the easy and then moving on to the difficult. We will first deal with those who are willing to cooperate, and then some of those who initially resist may change their stance."

"For those stubborn people, the only solution is to use force."

Now the more than 100,000 troops in Yongzhou have not been completely under his control, so he is not in a hurry to take action now.

If he had acted earlier and subdued the group of princes who led the rebellion, Li Shimin would most likely have taken back his military power.

After all, the trouble has been solved, so why do we still need so much military power?

Treason?

The best option is to let these princes continue to have fun, so that he can hold the military power for a while longer.

When the time is right, he will first deal with these vassal kings, and then help Li Chengqian ascend the throne early.

Isn’t this the best of both worlds?

Li Chengqian stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Du He, since you have your own plans, I won't interfere with you any further. Just act according to your own circumstances."

"it is good."

Du He bowed in response.

After finishing the discussion of the serious matters, the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed, and the two chatted casually about the Gewu Academy and the Yunlong Cannon.

...

in the afternoon.

After Du He returned to the Ministry of Revenue, he took out the "Zhenguan Clan Records" compiled in the sixth year of Zhenguan as a reference and copied out the list of officials serving in Chang'an.

After copying a full page of paper, Du He called Liu Xiangdao into the office.

Du He handed the list to Liu Xiangdao and gave him instructions.

"Minister Liu, invite the officials on the list to the Ministry of Revenue and tell them you want to discuss the First Population Census of the Tang Dynasty with them."

"If someone doesn't want to come, you don't have to force them."

"Please circle the names of the officials who can't come. I'll treat them to a drink later."

When Liu Xiangdao took the list and looked at it, his eyelids twitched suddenly.

Duke of Song Xiao Yu, Duke of Liyang County Li Baiyao, Vice Minister of War Cui Dunli, Vice Minister of Justice Cui Yixuan, Duke of Pei Zheng Yuanzhen, Chief Clerk of Yongzhou Wang Renbiao, General of the Right Guard Xue Wanche, and Magistrate of Wannian County Pei Xingjian...

Minister Du has invited all the prominent families in the Tang Dynasty!

What a courage!

Liu Xiangdao quickly clasped his hands and said, "I'll do it right away!"

After Liu Xiangdao left, Du He asked the officials from the Ministry of Revenue to bring in cushions and prepare exquisite cakes and tea.

When guests come, you must treat them well and not just let them drink tea.

Just as the officials of the Ministry of Revenue continued to invite officials, the officialdom in Chang'an suddenly became boiling like boiling water.

Household Department.

Zhang Xuansu, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, reported, "Duke Zhao and Duke Han have invited all the officials representing the aristocratic families to the Ministry of Revenue."

"According to the Ministry of Revenue officials, the Duke of Korea wants to discuss the census with these officials!"

When Changsun Wuji heard the news, a sneer appeared on his lips.

OK!

It’s really great!

At that time, he advised His Majesty not to make this wrong decision, but His Majesty would not listen.

Your Majesty still thought that Du He could get things done, but now facing the resistance from the princes and aristocratic families all over the world, Du He has no way out.

Now it's a big joke!

It suddenly became clear!

Zhang Xuansu looked at the excited Changsun Wuji and whispered, "Duke Zhao, Duke Han invited all the other ministers to the Ministry of Revenue, but not you."

"Are you still cooperating with the imperial court regarding the census?"

Well...

Changsun Wuji's smile suddenly disappeared.

He glanced at Zhang Xuansu with a somewhat displeased look on his face.

He is really bringing up something that is not relevant to the topic. As the emperor's brother-in-law, how can the Changsun family not cooperate with him?

Wouldn't this give that bastard Du He an excuse to take action?

The reason why Du He didn't invite him over was not because he wanted to see him make a mistake and then launch a thundering attack on him?

He has no vision at all, no wonder he was kicked out of the Eastern Palace by Li Chengqian!

"Humph!"

Zhang Sun Wuji snorted inwardly, then said in a deep voice, "Minister Zhang, I have received great favor from Your Majesty. How can I not fully cooperate with the population review?"

Zhang Xuansu said bitterly, "Duke Zhao is so righteous!"

He originally wanted to flatter Changsun Wuji and praise him, but he didn't expect that his flattery would backfire.

Hey!