Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

In the office of the Yellow Gate Minister.

Liu Li said apologetically, "Nephew Du, the people in the Menxia Province are actually easy to talk to. It's just that they have reached a rebellious stage recently. They will be fine after a while."

"Uncle Liu, their rebellious period came quite late!"

"Hey, it's a little late."

Liu Li was also a thick-skinned man, and he just continued speaking along the lines of Du He.

Except for a few clerks, all the officials in the Menxia Province are crazy people who like to find fault with others.

Therefore, people from the Menxia Province were the least favored by people from other departments.

He poured Du He a cup of hot tea: "Nephew Du, have some tea."

"Thank you."

Du He took the tea and drank it in small sips.

The taste of the tea was very peculiar. Even though he had been drinking it for so long, he still wasn't used to it. If he had the chance, he would try to get some tea from Lingnan.

Liu Li walked over and closed the door of the office, then turned around and walked back to the cushion, sat cross-legged, and spoke directly to the point.

"Nephew Du, since the former Minister of the Court Wei Zheng died of illness in February this year, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has been vacant."

"Thanks to your majesty's trust, after my annual report this year, I will be promoted by your majesty to the position of Shizhong and in charge of the Ministry of Personnel."

Upon hearing the good news, Du He's face was full of joy and he bowed to Liu Li and congratulated him.

"Congratulations to Uncle Liu on his promotion! He has officially become the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty!"

Shizhong was a core power position in the Tang Dynasty, as famous as Zhongshu Ling, although his power was not as great as that of Shangshu Zuo Pushe and the six ministers.

But for someone who was not a member of the Qin Palace, being able to climb to the important position of Shizhong was already remarkable.

Liu Li waved his hands without being too proud.

It is said that the higher you go, the colder it gets. The higher your official position, the more cautious you will be.

Except for Fang Xuanling, who served as Zuo Pushe for twenty years, the rest of the prime ministers were replaced after serving for three or two years.

Liu Li didn't know how long he could stay in this high position of Shizhong.

He shook his head and continued, "Nephew Du, your talents are known to everyone in the court. I would like to recommend you to be the Minister of the Imperial Court. What do you think?"

Liu Li fully supported Du He, not only because of Du He's talent, but also to repay Du Ruhui for promoting him.

Without Du Ruhui, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Du He asked doubtfully, "Uncle Liu, the position of Huangmen Shilang is so important, how can it be my nephew's turn to take it?"

According to Du He's plan for himself, he only focused on the six ministers.

Because the Vice Minister of the Six Ministries was an official position of the fourth rank, one level higher than his current position of Secretary Junior Supervisor of the fourth rank.

The Yellow Gate Minister was of the upper fourth grade, two levels higher than his current rank.

For officials of the fourth rank or above, the difficulty of moving up one level is much greater than that of a seventh-rank county magistrate being promoted to a fifth-rank official.

Liu Li smiled and said, "Nephew Du, you don't have to underestimate yourself. Currently, only Chu Suiliang can compete with you in this position."

"But considering your background and the achievements you have made this year, I don't think Chu Suiliang can compare to you."

In addition to being deeply trusted by Your Majesty for his personal character and talents, Chu Suiliang's father Chu Liang and Zhangsun Wuji were his main supports and supporters.

However, Du He is now the core aide of the crown prince, and is well-known in the court. If His Majesty is determined to support the crown prince to ascend the throne, he will definitely let Du He, the crown prince's aide, become familiar with government affairs in advance.

Otherwise, how can you assist the prince in handling state affairs in the future?

Du He nodded, then stood up and saluted Liu Li, saying: "If Uncle Liu can secure the position of Huangmen Shilang for me, I will repay you generously!"

What a surprise!

All I was thinking about was working for my elder brother, but I didn't expect that Liu Li and Yan Shigu both wanted to recommend me.

I have to sigh that it is easier to get things done if you have someone in the court.

"Nephew Du, there is no need to be so polite between you and me."

Liu Li waved his hand, motioning Du He to sit down.

He then whispered, "Nephew Du, my uncle promoted you to the position of Huangmen Shilang, but he actually had some selfish motives in mind."

"Uncle, I don't get along well with Chu Suiliang. If he serves as the Yellow Gate Minister, it will not be conducive to the unity of the Menxia Province."

Hearing this secret, Du He was very curious.

Liu Li and Chu Suiliang both acted like good guys in front of all the officials. How could there be any conflict between them?

However, Liu Li did not say anything on his own initiative, and Du He did not ask any more questions.

He raised his teacup towards Liu Li and said, "Uncle Liu, I'd like to offer you a toast. Regardless of whether it works or not, I still want to thank you for your kindness in promoting me."

"Haha, nephew Du, just wait for my good news!"

Seeing that Du He agreed, Liu Li's face was also filled with smiles.

The two chatted in the office for a full hour.

Before Du He left, Liu Li took out the year-end performance report and talked about it.

"Nephew Du, this is your performance report for this year. Please sign it after you have reviewed it and see if there is any problem."

Du He read it through and found that Liu Li had achieved many political achievements for him.

Liu Li also wrote his name on several political achievements that belonged to the Menxia Province, in which he had never participated.

There was no need to hesitate, Du He simply signed his name at the end.

"Uncle Liu, I'm leaving now."

"Nephew Du, uncle will take you out."

Du He waved his hand and said, "Uncle Liu, please stay. I can go out by myself."

Liu Li insisted, "Let's go. Uncle will take you there."

Du He nodded and didn't insist.

When the two of them walked out of the provincial hall, talking and laughing, everyone turned their attention to them.

Seeing Minister Liu's look, everyone's heart skipped a beat.

Geek!

A bad premonition suddenly appeared in their hearts.

...

When Du He walked out of the door, Li Chengqian's personal guards came jogging over.

"Prince Consort Du, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites you to the East Palace for a discussion."

Du He waved his hand and said, "Let's go."

He had just finished his work and was about to go to the East Palace to sit down.

When they arrived at the Mingde Hall of the Eastern Palace, the person guarding the gate was changed from the handsome Xue Rengui to the ferocious Xi Junmai.

Xi Junmai clasped his fists and bowed to Du He, saying, "Prince Consort Du."

Du He smiled and nodded at him, then walked straight in.

In addition to Li Chengqian, Hou Junji, who was wearing a purple official robe, was also in the hall.

The two of them were talking happily at the moment.

Du He bowed with a smile on his face and said, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and to Duke Chen."

Li Chengqian pointed at the cushion and said with a smile: "Du He, please sit down quickly. Let's listen to the news brought by Duke Chen about the preparations for the expedition."

As the commander-in-chief of the central army, Hou Junji was responsible for coordinating the overall situation. He was responsible for arranging and supervising the preparations before the expedition and the mobilization of troops.

A busy person who works.

Li Chengqian and Du He are both hands-off bosses who do not need to be responsible for any specific work.

Hou Junji nodded toward Du He in a friendly manner, and then he briefly explained the army's preparations.

There was a lot of content involved, and Hou Junji took nearly half an hour to finish his report.

Overall, there were no omissions.

After finishing the business, Hou Junji stood up and said goodbye to Li Chengqian: "Your Highness, I still need to preside over the annual assessment of all officials, so I will not stay any longer. I hope you will forgive me."

"Duke Chen's words are serious, but business is more important."

Li Chengqian stood up and said.

Then he gestured to Du He and said, "Du He, please see Duke Chen off for me."

Hou Junji was a person who clearly supported him and held military power, so Li Chengqian treated him very courteously.

"Follow the order."

Du He stood up and responded with a smile.

It just so happened that he also had something to talk to Hou Junji about.