Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

When Du He looked at Fang Yiai who was running away, two voices of congratulations suddenly came from behind him.

"Master Du, congratulations!"

"The four poems you wrote yesterday were so good. Each one is a masterpiece!"

Ma Zhou and Chu Suiliang walked up to Du He and congratulated him.

Du He turned around and said with a wry smile: "You two adults are too kind to me. I just happened to think of it by chance."

There is nothing to be proud of in a poem that is copied.

"Master Du, you are too modest."

Ma Zhou and Chu Suiliang shook their heads.

They didn't believe what Du He said. How could he have made up four famous poems throughout history?

At this time, Liu Li also came over and said with a resentful look on his face.

"Du Shaojian, if there are poetry competitions like this in the future, you have to participate on behalf of our Menxia Province. After all, Menxia Province is your mother's home!"

"Definitely next time."

Du He was also a little embarrassed.

After complimenting each other, they left one after another. Du He also packed up his things and prepared to go to the East Palace to laze around.

At this time, Yan Shigu came over and said to Du He with a smile.

"Master Du, let's go to the Secretariat and tell everyone about this good news."

Du He was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's go."

After the two arrived at the Secretariat, Yan Shigu called everyone over and announced loudly with a smile on his face.

"Everyone, Master Du won first place in the poetry competition for our Secretariat. Next year, our office expenses will be increased by 10%!"

“Everyone’s benefits will also increase significantly next year!”

Upon hearing this good news, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then burst into cheers.

"Great!"

"Finally, I have a source of money for my grandson's marriage!"

"My good-for-nothing son is already 28 years old and still single. This time, I have the confidence to propose marriage to the Lu family."

This bunch of old and toothless officials were happier than ever.

Hearing that they were still worrying about their children and grandchildren at their old age, Du He couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

The officials of the Secretariat received quite a bit of salary and did not have to worry about food and drink.

But they are different from ordinary people. Their descendants marry wives from wealthy and powerful families rather than ordinary people.

Therefore, the cost of silver is not small.

...

Some are happy and some are sad.

Inside the Wude Hall, angry shouts were heard constantly.

"What on earth do you do for food?"

"This poetry gathering should have been a great opportunity for me to make a name for myself, but I didn't expect you to ruin my plans!"

"Now the people of Chang'an City are all laughing at me for being stingy!"

Li Tai scolded his staff harshly.

His sharp gaze softened a little after passing through Fang Yiai.

Fang Yiai felt Li Tai staring at him, so he quickly lowered his head, not daring to even fart.

Because it was he who suggested providing free food to the people who visited the poetry reading.

If this matter had not been mentioned, it would not have caused such a big event as public resentment.

He thought he was going to be scolded, but unexpectedly Li Tai praised him instead.

Li Tai shook his head and said, "Fang Yiai, this matter is not your fault. On the contrary, your suggestion is very good. I should reward you."

It really cannot be blamed on Fang Yiai for the public resentment this time. The suggestion he put forward was very good and could indeed greatly enhance Li Tai's reputation.

If he could prepare the appropriate food, the people would definitely praise him in various ways.

Fang Yiai's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "Your Highness, Prince of Wei, I dare not take credit for this."

"It is a great pity that I cannot help Your Highness to become famous!"

After Fang Yiai finished speaking, he glanced at the two old foxes Wei Ting and Du Chuke, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

Normally, these two people don't think highly of him and Chai Lingwu!

Now he is being scolded by the King of Wei like a grandson.

It’s so good that heaven will reincarnate, no one will be spared by heaven!

Following Fang Yiai's gaze, Li Tai narrowed his eyes and looked at Du Chuke and Wei Ting with great dissatisfaction.

The on-site maintenance of the poetry reading was fully responsible by the two of them, and such a big mistake was due to their poor coordination.

Li Tai said in a cold voice: "Du Chuke, you are the chief historian of the Prince of Wei's Palace, you come and give this king a perfect explanation!"

Nearly 70,000 people have experienced this personally: as long as they open their mouths, rumors that are unfavorable to them will spread like a flood and cannot be stopped.

This morning, the spy leader Wei Suan came back to report.

Now people in East Market and West Market are already talking about him, and all they are saying are bad things about him.

And the spread is getting faster and faster.

In less than a day, all the people in Chang'an will know about last night's poetry meeting.

His reputation would surely plummet by then.

This made Li Tai, who loved fame, so angry that he wanted to kill someone.

Everyone in the hall looked at Du Chuke.

Du Chuke did not quibble, but said in silence: "Your Highness, King Wei, this matter is due to my incompetence, and I will take full responsibility."

"After the court meeting, His Majesty summoned Brother Wei and I to Ganlu Palace for lectures, and I took the initiative to confess my guilt to His Majesty."

"I believe that Your Majesty has already asked the county magistrates of Chang'an County and Wannian County to post notices in the county government offices and the market town."

He remembered that when he went to Ganlu Temple, His Majesty also said that he would give him a perfect explanation.

What perfect explanation could he give?

After the poetry reading began, he sat on the platform and enjoyed it.

We can't let him hold the people below accountable, can we?

This commotion was so big that it would be difficult for the people to divert their attention from the King of Wei unless someone in a high position of power was pushed out to take the blame.

When Li Tai heard Du Chuke take the initiative to take on this matter, his expression suddenly softened.

He patted Du Chuke on the shoulder, sighed and said, "Hey, Du Changshi has wronged you!"

"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer in vain. You can take the 50 gold coins back later."

Du Chuke, the Minister of Works, was one of his strong supporters, and Li Tai couldn't really do anything to him.

Moreover, the Jingzhao Du family is now headed by Du Chuke. If he offends him, it will be very disadvantageous for his subsequent struggle for the throne.

Anyway, he has already lost 350 million coins, so it is only right to give another 50 gold coins to comfort his subordinates.

When Li Tai was moved by himself, Du Chuke's face turned as black as ink.

Damn Li Tai, he even insulted him.

He looked down on someone and only rewarded him with 50 gold.

As the Minister of Works, he lost face, and even the Jingzhao Du family behind him would be affected.

Unfortunately, he could only say these complaints in his heart.

On the surface, Du Chuke held his breath and said, "Your Highness, thank you for the reward, Prince Wei!"

"Haha, you don't have to be polite, Mr. Du. I'll have to rely on you to do more in the future."

Now that the big issue was resolved, Li Tai's mood improved a lot.

With a smile on his face, he waved his hand and said, "Everyone worked hard last night, go back and have a good rest first."

"Your Highness, I will take my leave."

After paying their respects, the aides left the Wude Hall with different expressions on their faces.

Li Tai put his hands behind his back and called out, "Wei Suan."

Soon, Li Tai's spy leader Wei Suan walked out from behind the hall.

"Your Highness."

Li Tai whispered, "We are sending people to spread the news among the people now. The reason why the food was not prepared well at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival held in Furong Garden yesterday was because of the incompetence of the Minister of Works Du Chuke."

"promise."

After Wei Suan saluted, he walked away quickly with big strides.