Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

"Hey~"

Fang Xuanling sighed softly.

He shook his head and said, "Nephew Du, I understand your good intentions, but I know my own health and I'm afraid I won't make it through this year."

"How can I look forward to the day when the imperial power is transferred?"

Looking at Fang Xuanling's expression, Du He guessed what this good minister was thinking.

His regret was not that he could not see Li Chengqian ascend the throne, but that he could not let go of his four sons.

Fang Xuanling wanted to see his descendants being given important positions before he died.

Poor parents!

Du He said in a gentle and comforting voice, "Don't worry, Uncle Fang. After His Royal Highness ascends the throne, he will definitely make important contributions to the four brothers Fang Yiai, Fang Yizhi and Fang Yizhi."

"As long as you take good care of yourself, you will definitely see the crown prince ascend the throne."

A happy smile appeared on Fang Xuanling's face.

It is comfortable to talk to smart people. There are many things that are difficult to say, but Du He can quickly detect them.

He is worthy of being the one who can force Changsun Wuji into a desperate situation. What a monster!

Fang Xuanling bowed and said, "Nephew Du, my four sons are all stupid, especially that fool Fang Yiai, who has absolutely no idea how to adapt."

"I hope Nephew Du can give them some advice."

When Fang Xuanling thought of Fang Yiai and Princess Gaoyang, his breathing became rapid.

Incompetent son and dissolute daughter-in-law.

Fang Xuanling knew that Fang Yiai had no ambitions, was harmonious with his brothers, and was filial to his parents, but his daughter-in-law Gao Yang was very ambitious.

Especially after Gao Yang gave birth to a son for Fang Yiai, she often tried to flatter him intentionally or unintentionally, hoping that Fang Yiai would inherit her title.

Gao Yang even wanted to get half of the Fang family's wealth.

After he died of illness, it was unknown whether his son and daughter-in-law could live in harmony, and whether the honest Fang Yizheng could suppress Gao Yang and protect the Fang family's property.

Hey!

Du He didn't understand why Fang Xuanling reacted so strongly, so he quickly said, "Don't worry, Uncle Fang. I will take care of you and the others."

Fang Xuanling said with a complicated expression, "Nephew Du, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Uncle Fang, please speak."

"Princess Gaoyang is a benevolent person, and is particularly obsessed with handsome monks. This may lead to disaster in the future. If it threatens Fang Yiai's life, please save him."

"it is good!"

Du He nodded solemnly.

Last year, Fang Yiai withdrew from the Western Turkic battlefield and discovered that Gao Yang was having an affair with the monk Zhixu. In a rage, Fang Yiai killed Zhixu with his own hands.

Judging from Gao Yang's character, it is impossible for him to behave properly in the future.

Once Fang Yiai finds out that she is cheating, he will definitely get rid of his rival.

If Gao Yang slanders Fang Yiai in front of Li Chengqian, and Fang Yiai has no evidence of adultery, it would be dangerous.

Finished explaining the important things.

Fang Xuanling picked up a brocade box from the bedside, opened it, and took out a Khotan jade belt with seven squares and six rounds.

"Nephew Du, Uncle Fang doesn't have anything valuable. Let this jade belt serve as a bridge of friendship between the Fang and Du families."

"This item is not very valuable, but it is of great significance. Please accept it."

The preparations are quite sufficient.

It seems that Fang Xuanling also guessed that he would come.

Du He took the thirteen-section jade belt bestowed by the emperor, looked at it in his hand, and couldn't help but praise it.

"It's truly a gift from the Emperor!"

"This beautiful jade is pure white and flawless. Even a single section of it would be worth a fortune!"

After admiring it for a while, Du He placed the jade belt in a brocade box and then placed it next to the bed.

Du He smiled and said, "Uncle Fang, my nephew also has a jade belt like this. You should keep it for Fang Yizhi and his family as a family heirloom."

"I have a very good relationship with the brothers, so I don't need these worldly rituals."

Fang Xuanling insisted on giving the jade to Du He, but Du He kept refusing.

After a cup of tea.

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said, "My dear nephew Du, I have troubled you with so many things. If you don't accept this jade belt, I will feel bad."

Du He smiled and waved his hand.

A few breaths of silence.

Fang Xuanling changed the subject and said, "Nephew Du, you must be careful of Zhangsun Wuji during this period. Now that His Majesty has completely delegated power, they might become desperate and do something desperate."

Du He nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Fang, everything is under control."

What kind of trouble can those clowns without military power cause?

Besides, the hidden chess piece in their hands has long been useless.

Fang Xuanling said with relief: "Since you have been on guard for a long time, I will not say anything more."

The two chatted for another half an hour before Du He left the dormitory.

When Fang Yiai saw Du He off from the mansion, he asked curiously, "Brother Du, what were you talking about with my father that took so long?"

Du He shook his head: "Brother Fang, you definitely don't like what we're talking about, so there's no need to ask more."

Looking at the carriage where Du He was leaving, Fang Yiai stood there in a daze for a long time.

at this time.

Gao Yang came out as she was about to return to the princess's mansion. She patted Fang Yiai's arm and whispered instructions.

"Fang Yiai, you need to play your sympathy game to your father these days. Don't be so foolish as to not want anything. If you can't get a share of the family property, you should at least take the title!"

"This princess is pregnant with your two children. From now on, I will have to rely on you for food and drink!"

After saying this, Gao Yang left in a sedan chair.

Fang Yiai watched his wife's sedan chair moving away and clenched his fists tightly.

...

The next day.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

After the heads of various departments had reported on their government affairs, Li Chengqian immediately told them about how Tubo had joined forces with the four southern Xinjiang countries to conquer Eastern India, and the court's decision to send troops to the four southern Xinjiang countries.

When the civil and military officials heard the news, they were much calmer.

After all, the four small countries in southern Xinjiang are not very strong, but they like to hide in the mountains and forests, so it will take some time to find them out.

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Come to Ji and announce the appointment of the generals."

"promise."

Lai Ji responded, then walked to the side of the imperial platform holding the imperial edict and read it.

"The Emperor of the Great Tang has decreed that Grand Minister Li Daozon be appointed as the Grand Commander of the Lingnan Road Army, with Right Guard General Su Dingfang and Left Guard General Wang Jun'e as Deputy Grand Commanders. They will lead 10 troops and conquer the four kingdoms of Southern Xinjiang!"

"The Shangshu Zuo Pushe Li Ji is fully responsible for all logistical matters!"

Originally, the dispatch of food and fodder was the responsibility of the Minister of Revenue, but now Du He and the two vice ministers are so busy that they can hardly take care of the dispatch of food and fodder.

Li Daozon and Li Ji stood up together and responded.

"I accept the decree!"

The big thing has been announced.

Li Chengqian instructed Cheng Yaojin, "Cheng Yaojin, His Majesty has ordered that you escort Duke Liang to Yuhua Palace to recuperate today."

Cheng Yaojin replied solemnly, "As you command!"

All the civil and military officials turned their heads to look at the vacant positions in front of them, with complicated expressions on their faces.

Obviously, Fang Xuanling's illness has concerned many people.

The court meeting lasted for another half an hour before Li Chengqian announced the adjournment of the court and called Du He to the East Palace.

Inside Mingde Hall.

Li Chengqian asked in a low voice, "Du He, my father wrote me a letter saying that you should recommend the King of Jiangxia as the Chief of the Army. Why didn't you recommend Su Dingfang?"

Du He smiled and said, "After King Jiangxia conquered the four kingdoms in southern Xinjiang, he became the King of Zhennan, and that bitter cold land was also managed by someone."

The environment in southern Xinjiang is even worse than that in Lingnan, but it has huge potential for development and is very promising for business operation.

Li Chengqian nodded: "That's good. King Jiangxia has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. He should be made a vassal king!"

"It's just that the fiefdom is a little bit lacking."

Only demoted officials would be sent to the Lingnan area. He was a little surprised that King Jiangxia was willing to accept such a reward.

While the two were chatting in whispers, Qin Huaidao strode in to report.

"Your Highness, the Prince of Bingzhou has returned."

"The King of Bingzhou is at the gate of the East Palace. Do you want to summon him now?"