Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

They were just a bunch of small fry, so how could they dare to say anything in front of Du He.

Du He looked down at Yan Lide and asked with a smile, "Master Yan, are you playing tricks on me?"

Forehead...

Yan Lide didn't expect Du He to ask so directly, he was completely stunned.

How should he answer this?

Seeing that his face turned pale with anger, Du He did not continue to attract hatred, but raised his head to glance at the fast-moving dark clouds in the sky.

Then he reminded loudly: "It may rain heavily in the next two days. We need to add some large stones to repair the city wall and use fences to protect the new wall."

"Otherwise, once the heavy rain washes away, the city wall that we built with great difficulty will collapse again."

Yan Lide did not appreciate Du He's reminder.

He said in a cold voice: "Humph, I will take charge of repairing the town. Why do you need an outsider like you to give me instructions?"

“Don’t think you know everything just because you’ve made a small contribution by accident!”

It was unknown what luck this dandy young man had, as he had made some achievements, but now he was pointing fingers at a master builder.

When he was directing the construction of city walls and palaces, you, Du He, might still be in your mother's womb.

Xue Rengui, who was standing behind Du He, saw Yan Lide speaking to his benefactor in this tone. He raised his eyebrows and took a step forward.

Du He quickly stretched out his hand to stop Xue Rengui, then shook his head and said.

"I have said this, it is up to you whether you listen or not."

"Rengui, let's go back."

After saying this, he put his hands behind his back, turned around and left the South City Gate.

After Du He and his companions left, the craftsmen who were repairing the city wall all displayed their hindsight spirit.

"Master Yan, I think you are right. What does a yellow-haired boy like him know?"

"You're right. Repairing the city wall is a technical job. No one else can do it except our Master Craftsman Yan!"

"This bastard has already smashed open a hole, but he still ordered the catapults to smash it. I think he just wants to tire us to death."

"They have made all the achievements, but we have to do the dirty work. It's so unfair!"

In order to make themselves felt in front of Yan Lide, these craftsmen said all kinds of flattering things and also belittled Du He.

Hearing the indignation of these craftsmen, Yan Lide's expression eased a little.

He waved his hands and said, "Alright, stop talking, lest that villain come back and hear it."

Then he looked up at the dark clouds gathering in the sky and shouted loudly.

"Everyone, work hard and try to repair the city wall before it rains!"

"Hou Junji, the commander-in-chief of the Central Army, said that if we can repair the city wall before dusk, we will treat the brothers to wine and meat tonight!"

After hearing Yan Lide's words of encouragement, the craftsmen instantly became motivated.

...

When Du He slowly returned to the City Lord's Mansion, Li Chengqian had already written a long battle report.

Li Chengqian rubbed his sore wrist and rolled his eyes at Du He.

"Du He, your return is such a coincidence! I just finished writing the battle report and you walked in right after me."

"Are you hiding outside the City Lord's Mansion, waiting for me to finish writing the battle report before coming in?"

As a prince of respected status, he was unable to command his military advisors to help him write battle reports. If this got out, he would lose face.

As Du He walked, he said, "Your Highness, am I such a person?"

"I think you are the one."

Li Chengqian glanced at Du He and said mercilessly.

As he spoke, Du He had already walked in front of Li Chengqian.

Looking at the pieces of rice paper on the table, on which were written densely packed tiny characters, Du He was filled with admiration for Li Chengqian.

He can't write such small and neat words.

Li Chengqian folded the rice paper together in order and then handed it to Du He.

"Du He, can you help me take a look at the battle report and see if there are any omissions or anything that needs to be supplemented?"

Du He nodded, then looked at it seriously.

Half an hour later.

Du He finally finished reading this long war report.

Facing Li Chengqian's expectant gaze, Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, your battle report is so detailed. When I read the contents, it feels like I have experienced another battle."

"I believe that your majesty and the court officials will feel the same after reading this."

Seeing Du He say this, Li Chengqian also smiled.

It feels good to be recognized and praised.

Thinking back to when he was taught by Kong Yingda, Zhang Xuansu, Yu Zhining and others, he was criticized and accused every day, which made him extremely depressed.

Du He flipped to the end of the battle report and said seriously, "Your Highness, Goguryeo has now united with the Mohe in the north, and the attitudes of the Khitan, Xi, and Xun are very subtle."

"Your Majesty may send envoys to the Khitan, Xi and Xun tribes to ask them to send troops to attack the Mohe."

"If these three small countries do not send troops, it means they have ulterior motives. We should send a large army to garrison in Yingzhou and Youzhou."

The Khitan, Xi and Xun tribes were not very powerful, but they had very close relations with Goguryeo and Xueyantuo.

Once these countries collude together, they will form a powerful force and will be fully capable of fighting against the Tang Dynasty.

Now that the Tang army's battle lines are getting longer and longer, the rear area must be kept stable.

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "This is a good suggestion. I will add it now."

In just a cup of tea, Li Chengqian had finished writing.

After confirming that there was no problem, Li Chengqian solemnly stamped the commander-in-chief's seal and the prince's seal, sealed it, and asked the messenger to send it back to Chang'an at an emergency speed of 800 miles.

After the battle report was sent out, Li Chengqian felt as if a huge stone had fallen from his heart, and he felt light all over.

"Hehe, this battle was fought so beautifully, my father will definitely be very happy!"

"Qingque must be so angry that he can't sleep!"

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian's mouth curled up.

He stretched and turned to look at Du He, only to find that his expression was wrong.

So he hurriedly asked with concern: "Du He, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Du He looked down at his heart which was beating uncontrollably, and shook his head.

"I don't know what's going on, but I feel like something big is about to happen!"

...

Chang'an City is thousands of miles away.

Inside Princess Chengyang’s mansion.

"Wow~"

The loud cry of a baby echoed throughout the princess's mansion.

When the tightly closed room was opened, an old woman with a kind face came out holding a baby with a wrinkled face.

She said to the dignified middle-aged man standing outside the gate with a joyful look: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, the princess gave birth to a little boy!"

"Her Royal Highness is fine. Once she has rested for a while, Your Majesty can go in and see the princess."

Hearing that Li Yi was safe and sound, Li Shimin's worried heart calmed down.

He quickly said, "Hold the child for me!"

The midwife quickly and carefully handed the baby in her hands to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin looked at the little one in his arms and said with joy, "Hahaha, my good grandson is so handsome!"