Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

When Li Shenfu heard his son's fearful words, his beard raised and his gloomy face was filled with anger.

He never expected that his eldest son, whom he had carefully nurtured, would be such a coward.

Not at all like him!

Li Shenfu stared at his son and said in a deep voice, "Renjian, are you afraid of a young man like Du He?"

"He is just a minister, how dare he lay hands on our Li clan members!"

What a joke!

As members of the royal family, they were superior to ordinary ministers. No matter how brave Du He was, he did not dare to mobilize the Yongzhou troops to attack them.

If Du He did this, wouldn't all the princes in the world have to rise up in arms to save their lives?

At that time, even if Li Shimin stepped in, he might not be able to resolve the situation!

Li Renjian shook his head and said, "Dad, Du He is just following orders. I am worried that Li Shimin will order us to take action."

"By that time, it will be too late to undo what has been done!"

During this period, his father's protest was the loudest, and he also joined forces with vassal kings such as Li Xiaotong, Prince of Zibo, and Li Daoli, Prince of Gaoping, to put pressure on the court.

Li Renjian was terrified by his father's actions.

I've been having nightmares lately when I was sleeping.

I dreamt that their family was purged by the imperial court, and only one or two descendants were left...

"Humph!"

Li Shenfu snorted heavily.

He said with disdain, "Renjian, you can relax. Li Shimin wouldn't dare to risk the wrath of the world and offend all of us to death!"

"If Li Shimin really pushes us too far, we'll stage a 20-king invasion of Chang'an to purge the imperial court!"

this...

When Li Renjian heard what his father said, his right eyelid twitched violently.

It is his misfortune to have such a bold and ignorant father.

"Hey!"

Li Renjian sighed and then prayed in his heart.

"I hope Li Shimin will show mercy!"

Since the 10th year of Zhenguan, the imperial court had successively annihilated vassal states including Goguryeo, Silla,..., and Western Turks. Li Shimin's prestige among the people had already reached its peak.

The 19 vassal kings that his father united had less than 6 soldiers under their command.

Moreover, these soldiers are loyal to the imperial court, not to them.

Can this level of strength reach Chang'an?

Dream on!

...

Just as a number of princes and aristocratic families were resisting the census, the peaceful Chang'an suddenly became turbulent as if a stone had been thrown into it.

East Palace.

Mingde Hall.

Du He and Li Chengqian were eating when Qin Huaidao suddenly rushed in with an anxious look on his face.

"Your Highness, His Majesty just sent someone over to tell me that Duke Song Xiao Yu is seriously ill!"

"His Majesty asked you to visit the Duke of Song on his behalf."

what!

Xiao Yu is seriously ill?

Upon hearing the news brought by Qin Huaidao, Du He and Li Chengqian stood up in astonishment.

Ten days ago, Empress Xiao, who was eighty years old, died of illness, and Xiao Yu even took leave to attend the funeral. How come the energetic Xiao Yu became seriously ill after just a few days of not seeing him?

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice, "Huai Dao, send someone to the warehouse to get 10 wild ginsengs over 2 years old and kilograms of wild Ganoderma lucidum. We are going to the Duke of Song's mansion now!"

"Du He, come with me."

Although Xiao Yu did not directly support his ascension to the throne, he tacitly allowed his second son Xiao Kai to support him, which also showed the attitude of the Nanliang branch of the Lanling Xiao family.

Now that Xiao Yu is seriously ill, even if his father does not give the order, he will go to visit the respected old minister.

"it is good!"

Du He also nodded solemnly.

Last year, he asked Sun Simiao to examine Xiao Yu. At that time, Sun Simiao said that Xiao Yu was in good health and would live a long life.

How come he suddenly became seriously ill after only half a year?

...

Song Guogong Mansion.

In the backyard bedroom.

Xiao Yu, with an old and thin face, was lying on a luxurious bed, looking listless.

Around the bed, Li Chengqian, Du He, Xiao Rui, Xiao Kai and others looked at him with concern.

Li Chengqian said softly, "Duke Song, my father asked me to come and visit you."

"You should take good care of yourself during this time. The court has many important national policies to advance this year, and we still need your advice."

When Xiao Yu heard Li Chengqian's words, his face still showed little expression.

He and his sister have depended on each other since childhood. Now that his sister has died of illness, he has lost his psychological support.

Although he had three children by his side, he felt extremely lonely and desolate in his heart.

Xiao Yu moved his mouth, and said with a wry smile: "Your Highness, I know the condition of my body very well."

"Dr. Sun and Imperial Physician Zhen have both come to see me. My health is very poor. I'm afraid I only have two or three months left."

A few years ago, he had his fortune told and found out that his end was near.

I didn’t expect that the fortune telling was inaccurate.

This time, because of his sister's death, he was so sad that he fell seriously ill. Maybe this was his fate!

After hearing Xiao Yu's words, everyone's mood sank.

Li Chengqian and Xiao Yu chatted for half a minute, expressed their concern for each other, and then prepared to return to the East Palace.

at this time.

Xiao Yu said weakly, "Please stay, Lord Han Guo. I have something to say to you."

"Rui'er, Kai'er, please see His Royal Highness off on my behalf."

Li Chengqian glanced at Du He, and then left the Duke of Song's Mansion under the guidance of Xiao Rui and Xiao Kai.

In the bedroom.

Xiao Yu said with emotion: "Nephew Du, if your father knew what you have achieved now, I believe he would rest in peace in his grave."

In the past, he looked down on people like Du He and Fang Yiai, thinking that they were uneducated and dissolute young men.

Unexpectedly, these young people seemed to suddenly become enlightened, and each one was more promising than the other.

Du He smiled and said nothing.

If he had not traveled through time and space to this body, the grass on the grave of the original owner Du He would probably have grown to three meters high.

Even if he was reincarnated, he should be five years old now.

Xiao Yu pleaded, "Nephew Du, you are a man of great ability. I would like to ask you to take care of them. This way, I can rest in peace."

Du He said in a gentle voice: "Don't worry, Uncle Xiao, as long as my nephew doesn't fall, brothers Xiao Kai and Xiao Rui will definitely be able to hold high positions."

Hearing Du He's assurance, Xiao Yu also showed a bright smile on his face.

As long as the prince ascends the throne, who can overthrow Du He?

"Thank you, nephew Du!" Xiao Yu bowed to Du He to express his gratitude.

Say thank you.

Xiao Yu suddenly said, "Nephew Du, I have something to tell you. If it goes against your thoughts, just ignore it."

Du He bowed and said, "Uncle Xiao, please give me some advice."

There is some truth in what the old man said, especially for someone like Xiao Yu who has served three emperors, his understanding is even more different.

A moment of silence.

Xiao Yu advised, "My dear nephew Du, families may last, but dynasties may change. What you are doing on behalf of His Majesty is offending the noble families and vassal kings of the world."

"When you are in power, no one dares to attack you. But once your descendants lose power, troubles will ensue."

There was a pause.

Xiao Yu spoke like an elder teaching a younger generation, "Nephew Du, we ministers are all servants of the royal family. We don't have any deep hatred for each other."

"Everything must be left with room for maneuver!"