Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

When Li Tai heard that his father changed his title from Emperor of Tang to King of Tang, his face suddenly changed.

How can this be done?

Isn't he, the King of Tang, inferior to Li Chengqian, the Emperor of Tang?

Li Tai stood up eagerly and said, "Father, I am the ruler of a country, in charge of millions of people. Please at least give me an imperial title."

"Otherwise, when I return to my fiefdom, my subordinates will be demoted again."

His right-hand men are now either serving as the Three Dukes, or as the Shangshu Zuo Pushe, or the six ministers of the six ministries.

If he were demoted to the King of Tang, these official positions would not be established.

If he continued to retain the official positions of his ministers, and if the petty Li Chengqian found out, what would he do if Li Chengqian got unhappy one day and sent an army to attack him?

This is no small matter!

"Humph!"

Li Shimin snorted heavily, then scolded, "You rascal, do you really want to break away from the Li clan and set up your own clan?"

"If you have this idea, I will immediately make you the Emperor of the East!"

"Are you satisfied with this title?"

this...

Li Tai's expression suddenly froze.

He touched the tip of his nose angrily and said, "Father, I was just saying this casually. Please don't get too angry. Be careful not to hurt the dragon's body."

Ha ha!

Injured the dragon's body!

Li Shimin laughed and scolded, "I was originally in good health, but you and Chi Nu have irritated me to this point!"

"I thought after three years, you would be as sensible as your older brother, but I didn't expect you to still be as out of touch as before."

"Stinky boy!"

Li Tai felt very aggrieved when he heard that his father had a bad impression of him.

Before he started his rebellion, he was the most promising son in his father's eyes. Unexpectedly, he has become such a weird person now.

After the father and son finished speaking.

Du He then spoke up, "Your Majesty, since the King of Wei's fiefdom is in the far east of the Tang Dynasty, why not give him the title of King of Zhendong?"

"The Tang Dynasty has established four kings to guard the four directions for the Tang Emperor and to ensure the eternal stability of the Tang Dynasty."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell into silence.

King Zhendong!

What a name!

Li Shimin stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "To pacify a region with authority and to stabilize the people with virtue, Du He, your idea of ​​the king of the four towns is a good one!"

"Qingque, what do you think?"

In addition to its profound meaning, the title of Prince of Zhendong will not make Li Chengqian feel uncomfortable.

As Li Chengqian's right-hand man, Du He's suggestions are really good. Not only can they satisfy him, but they can also satisfy Li Chengqian!

Not bad!

Li Tai thought about it seriously, then bowed and said, "I also think the title of King of Zhendong is majestic, and I am very happy."

What can I do if he doesn't agree?

His father, the Emperor, disagreed with the title of Emperor, and the Prince of Tang was suppressed by Li Chengqian's Emperor Tang, so he was not as good as the Prince of Zhendong, who had little connection with him.

The East is where the sun rises and where spring begins.

As the King of Zhendong, he was also the leader of the four vassal kings, and his status was second only to Li Chengqian, the Tang Emperor.

"it is good!"

Li Shimin shouted "good".

He gave the eunuch an order: "Draft a letter to the emperor, conferring upon Prince Li Tai of Wei the title of Prince of Zhendong, and granting him the entire territory of Wa!"

"promise!"

After receiving the order, the eunuch quickly walked out of the hall.

After discussing important matters.

Li Shimin smiled and asked, "Du He, which of the other three kings do you think would be a suitable choice?"

Du He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I cannot answer this question."

This is an internal matter of the royal family, and it is inappropriate for him, a minister, to interfere.

If Li Chengqian asked him this question, he would name a few wise kings.

Li Shimin pointed at Du He and said with a smile, "You little bastard! Are you still pretending to be a coward in front of me?"

"Forget it, since you don't want to say it, I won't make it difficult for you."

A few days ago, Du He persuaded him to step down and let others take over. What else does this bold boy dare not say?

Li Shimin shook his head and turned to Li Tai and said, "Qingque, it's already mid-July, and it's rare for you to go back to Chang'an. You should wait until after the New Year's Eve."

"Next month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I intend to summon all your brothers and sisters back to Chang'an."

"We haven't been together for a long time..."

Although his health has improved a lot now, he is not sure whether he can survive until the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.

It would be good if he could spend more time with his children while he can still eat and sit.

Li Tai bowed politely and said, "Your Majesty, I obey your command!"

For the next hour, the three of them chatted while eating the delicious meal.

After eating and drinking enough.

Li Shimin instructed Du He, "Du He, when you return to Chang'an, tell the Crown Prince to summon Li Zhi, Li Ke, and the others back to Chang'an."

"There will be a grand banquet held at Yuhua Palace on August 15th. You and Yi'er and the others should come too."

There was a pause.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Send someone to bring all my concubines to Yuhua Palace tomorrow. I will live here permanently from now on."

What?

Li Shimin brought all his concubines here and wanted to live in Yuhua Palace for a long time?

Is this a statement of becoming the emperor emeritus?

What a great news!

Li Shimin looked at Du He's strange expression and scolded him with a smile, "You little bastard, are you thinking of my actions and planning to abdicate and let someone else take over?"

"Tell Li Chengqian to wait a little longer!"

Bastard!

All he could think about was getting him off the throne!

Du He said with a serious expression, "Your Majesty, I will definitely convey your words to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Ah."

Li Shimin nodded, then waved his hand and said with a smile: "Get out of here, you bastard! I find you annoying just looking at me!"

"I will take my leave first."

Du He bowed again before leaving Ziwei Hall.

Li Shimin looked at Du He's back as he left and nodded with satisfaction.

Li Tai, who was sitting on the side, showed a look of surprise on his face after listening to the conversation between his father and Du He.

"Is Father so determined to abdicate?"

"What exactly happened to Father and the Crown Prince in the past few years?"

Just when Li Tai was stunned.

Li Shimin walked up to him and said, "Qingque, accompany me for a walk, and let us have a good chat."

"promise."

Li Tai bowed respectfully.

He obediently supported his father's left arm and slowly walked out of the hall.

...

It's approaching evening.

After Du He returned to Chang'an, he did not immediately return to the Eastern Palace to report, but instead went to the Wannian County Government Office.

Under Pei Xingjian's respectful reception, the two sat in a private room in the county government office and drank tea.

Du He said straight to the point: "Keep your promise and send people to keep an eye on Prince Jing Li Yuanjing, Prince Han Li Yuanjia, Prince Dao Li Yuanqing and others."

"We also need to send more people to keep an eye on the 76 Li clan members who have returned to their fiefdoms."

Now the triple guards of Yongzhou, Chang'an and the Imperial Palace are basically all from the Eastern Palace, so there is no need for all 5000 spies to stay in Chang'an.

Only by sending them out can they play a greater role.

Pei Xingjian said without hesitation, "Don't worry, Lord Han, I'll make the arrangements later!"

The two chatted for a while about the issue of sending spies.

Let’s finish talking about business.

Pei Xingjian bowed and said, "Duke Hanguo, Wannian County Law Officer Di Renjie has performed very well recently. I think he should be promoted to a higher position and have more experience in other departments."