Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Changsun Wuji's answer was well-reasoned and flawless, and many important officials nodded in agreement.

Those who violated the Tang law must be punished according to the law.

Fang Xuanling glanced at Du He, his face filled with worry as he said, "Your Majesty, there are too many princes and noble families involved. If we punish them all, it will surely cause great chaos."

"I suggest punishing the principal offender and giving lenient sentences to the others involved?"

These princes and aristocratic families are not simple people. If they unite, they can easily raise an army of more than 10 people.

If they hide a lot of people, they can even recruit more than 20 people.

This is no small matter!

Zhang Sun Wuji shook his head and asked, "Duke Liang, how do you distinguish the main culprits?"

"I believe that everyone involved in the crime should be punished. If only some people are punished, it will not convince the public!"

The two of them have different starting points, and it is hard to say who is right or wrong.

Immediately afterwards, Li Ji, Hou Junji, Ma Zhou and others also expressed their opinions.

Their opinions were consistent with Fang Xuanling's, which was to deal with a few princes and aristocratic families first. If other princes and aristocratic families caused trouble, it would not be too late for the court to take action.

However, Changsun Wuji kept using the "Zhenguan Law" to argue, ostensibly asking the court to deal with this group of people.

Everyone argued for half a minute but couldn't reach a consensus.

Li Shimin tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of his chair and asked Changsun Wuji, "Changsun Wuji, who do you think is the most suitable person to handle this case?"

what happened?

Why does Your Majesty keep asking about Zhangsun Wuji today?

Does Your Majesty want to reuse him again?

Ever since Zhangsun Wuji openly supported Jin Wang Li Zhi's bid for the throne, and subsequently did a series of things that harmed the court and the crown prince, he has gradually been neglected by His Majesty.

Even in the past six months, His Majesty has not met with Changsun Wuji for a private chat.

Your Majesty's behavior today is very abnormal!

These important officials did not continue to think of a solution, as they had already sensed that His Majesty had an idea in mind.

Everyone's eyes fell on Changsun Wuji again.

After thinking about it for a while.

Zhang Sun Wuji bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, the formulation and distribution of childbirth subsidies, as well as the distribution of those Western Turkic female captives, are all under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue."

"This case should be handled by Minister of Revenue Du He!"

Let Du He be responsible?

Isn't this nonsense?

Illegal cases have always been handled by the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice. When will it be the turn of the Minister of Revenue to take charge?

Before these officials could stand up to refute, Changsun Wuji continued.

"Du Shangshu also serves as the Judicial Inspector, commanding the Censorate, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of Justice. This case involves enormous implications, and we must have the cooperation of the three courts."

"Letting Du Shangshu take charge of this case is the most suitable person."

Good guy!

Changsun Wuji really put in some effort, and what he said today was really beautiful.

Not bad!

Du He gave Changsun Wuji a thumbs up, then ate the pastries calmly.

Faced with Du He's frivolous behavior, Changsun Wu simply lowered his head and didn't look at Du He, this unsportsmanlike bastard.

After a while.

Li Shimin's voice sounded faintly again: "Du He, tell me what you think."

"I'm giving you full authority to handle this matter. Are you sure?"

Everyone's eyes fell on Du He.

Du He slowly stood up and said righteously, "Your Majesty, whether it's childbirth subsidies or giving young women from Western Turkic as concubines to soldiers, the purpose is to increase the population of the Tang Dynasty."

"Since these people dared to set their sights on subsidies and Western Turkic women, they must be severely punished!"

"Although handling this case is extremely dangerous, if it can help the court recover its losses, what does this little risk really matter?"

There was a pause.

Du He raised his voice slightly and said, "I once said at the Institute of Gewu that we must establish our hearts for heaven and earth, establish our destiny for the people, carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity!"

"As a minister of the Tang Dynasty, I naturally have to share my emperor's worries and consider the interests of the country."

Boom~

As Hengqu's four sentences came out, thunders suddenly exploded in the hearts of Li Shimin, Li Chengqian and a group of ministers.

What an ambition!

What an ambition!

What an enlightenment this is!

Fang Xuanling's lips trembled as he spoke, "These four sentences are what we officials strive for throughout our lives. Duke Han Guo is truly an extraordinary man for saying this!"

Ma Zhou said with admiration, "No wonder His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appointed Duke Hanguo as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor. It turns out Duke Hanguo's ideological awareness is far ahead of the rest of us!"

Li Jing also nodded: "I have lived for over seventy years in vain!"

Thinking of his first formal meeting with Du He, Du He gave him a poem "Poetry of Breaking the Formation". He was amazed after reading the poem.

Unexpectedly, that poem was just the beginning, and Du He's subsequent performance became more and more enchanting.

"well said!"

Li Shimin shouted "good".

He ordered Li Ji, "Li Ji, the Secretariat must print out Du He's four sentences as soon as possible and distribute them to officials in all prefectures and counties for their contemplation!"

"At the end of the year, officials of the fifth rank and above must write a reflection."

Followed by.

Li Shimin added: "Except Du He."

It always feels a bit strange to ask Du He, a person who made such bold statements, to write his thoughts, and it is impossible to remain mysterious.

Let’s leave it to the officials to interpret!

Li Ji stood up and replied, "I obey your order!"

Li Shimin made the decision and said, "Since Du He cares deeply about the court and the people of the world, I will give Du He full responsibility for this case. If necessary, Du He can also mobilize the Yongzhou troops."

what!

Let Du He have full authority to mobilize the Yongzhou government troops?

That’s 130,000 people!

Zhang Sun Wuji quickly stood up and advised: "Your Majesty, Yongzhou is..."

Before he could finish his words, he was glared at by Li Shimin, and he couldn't say the rest of the words.

this...

Changsun Wuji's expression changed drastically.

It seems like I’ve gotten out of control!

Over the past month, the soldiers in Yongzhou have eaten meat every meal and received various other welfare subsidies.

Now all the soldiers in Yongzhou are grateful to Du He.

Now that His Majesty has given Du He the military power, and those princes have a grudge against each other for seizing his concubine, I'm afraid these princes and aristocratic families cannot threaten Du He.

Hey!

Trouble!

Du He smiled and shook his head, then bowed and said, "I obey your order!"

This old bastard never expected that Li Shimin was not afraid of this group of people at all. He could take this opportunity to deal with these princes and aristocratic families.

The tax reform of equalizing the land tax and the population census can also be implemented smoothly.

Li Shimin smiled and nodded at Du He, then spoke in a deep voice.

"Changsun Wuji stays here, and the rest of you can go back and rest."

Everyone stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, please leave!"

When they left, they looked at Changsun Wuji with strange expressions, as if they understood a lot of things in their hearts.

With the departure of the ministers, Ganlu Palace suddenly fell into silence.

After a long time.

Li Shimin said coldly: "Zhangsun Wuji, you are taking advantage of my tolerance!"