Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As a cavalry general, Li Shimin led his soldiers in battles across the country and conquered most of the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

The achievements that the soldiers fought for with their lives eventually became stepping stones for the generals to be promoted. These ordinary soldiers eventually turned into bones and were not remembered.

In addition to Li Shimin who was deeply touched, Hou Junji, Li Ji, Li Daozon and Zhang Shigui all nodded in approval.

As generals who conquered Liaodong, the reason why they were able to achieve great success repeatedly was due to the selfless fighting of their soldiers.

"Hey!"

Zhang Jian sighed again.

He felt that the poem was completely directed at him.

He led 2 soldiers into battle, suffered more than 1 casualties, and almost wiped out the entire army.

More importantly, the soldiers died because of his command errors, and he did not achieve any success.

"Papa~"

Li Chengqian clapped his hands vigorously.

He said with a smile on his face: "Du He's poem is very appropriate for the occasion. It fully describes the actual situation of the army's expedition against Goguryeo. He is worthy of being called the immortal poet of Chang'an!"

Seeing that Li Shimin and Li Chengqian both said it was good, the other civil and military ministers didn't care whether the poem was good or bad, and they all echoed it in a low voice.

"What a poem!"

“This poem makes my blood boil!”

"As expected of a general who conquered Liaodong, this feeling goes deep into your soul."

Just as a group of civil and military officials were flattering Du He, Fang Yiai and Chai Lingwu curled their lips in disdain.

This poem sounds just so-so. I wonder why these ministers praise it so much?

Hearing the praises from the civil and military ministers, Du He smiled but didn't say much.

How can poems that can be recorded in history be ordinary poems?

Li Shimin said happily: "Generals, let's end today's celebration banquet here. Everyone go back and have a good rest."

"Tomorrow, when all officials will hold a court meeting, I will still award the merits here in the Taiji Hall!"

The celebration banquet is just an appetizer, the rewards that follow are the highlight.

A group of generals stood up one after another and saluted Li Shimin with excited expressions.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty. We will take our leave first!"

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the first seat, saw the civil and military officials leaving the Taiji Hall one after another, and the smile on his face remained unchanged.

Soon, Li Shimin, Li Chengqian and Li Zhi were the only three people left in the spacious Taiji Hall.

Li Shimin first waved his hand towards Li Zhi and said, "Chi Nu, you should go back and rest first. Your father has something to say to the crown prince alone."

When Li Zhi heard that his father asked him to leave and chose to talk to the prince alone, his face paused slightly.

He quickly bowed respectfully and said, "I obey your command!"

After Li Zhi left the hall, Li Shimin asked the eunuchs to close the door of Taiji Hall tightly.

He asked Li Chengqian in a comforting tone, "Gao Ming, the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe is currently vacant, do you have any suitable candidate to recommend?"

Li Chengqian paused, and asked in confusion: "Father, hasn't the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe always been held by Duke Liang?"

Although his face was full of confusion, he was shocked in his heart.

I didn't expect that my father would actually remove Fang Xuanling from his position as Shangshu Zuo Pushe, and he only found out about this important matter now!

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Xuanling is old, and he is not able to serve as Shangshu Zuo Pushe."

"Father wants to appoint a younger minister to this important position!"

Li Chengqian did not believe his father's explanation.

Although the Duke of Liang is old, he looks very healthy and can serve for another three to five years without any problem.

However, he would not go into details about such a big matter.

He thought for dozens of breaths.

Li Chengqian asked tentatively, "Father, I think Duke Chen has enough merit and experience. How about letting him serve as Shangshu Zuo Pushe?"

"Hou Junji?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, then shook his head and said, "Hou Junji is still a little short of the mark!"

Li Shimin had also considered Hou Junji before.

After all, Hou Junji was one of the five greatest contributors to the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and he was also an old man in the Qin Palace, and he had been leading his troops to victory over the years.

His qualifications and abilities are barely enough for this important position.

However, as the head of all officials, Shangshu Zuo Pushe needs to have strong administrative ability in addition to seniority.

Hou Junji is brave and martial, but lacks administrative skills, so he is not the most suitable candidate.

Therefore Li Shimin excluded him.

Li Chengqian then asked, "Father, how is the Duke of Ying?"

Li Shimin waved his hands and said, "Li Ji is better at fighting than Hou Junji, but Hou Junji is still slightly better at government affairs!"

Over the past ten years, Li Ji has been guarding Bingzhou and has not participated in many important court affairs.

Hou Junji had served as the Minister of War ten years ago and had already participated in state affairs.

Moreover, Hou Junji served as the Minister of Personnel for one or two years, and his administrative ability was greatly improved.

Having said this, Li Chengqian had already guessed what his father was thinking.

He asked with some certainty in his tone: "Father, is your candidate my uncle?"

"Ah."

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

In terms of ability and qualifications, no one in the current court can compare to Changsun Wuji except Fang Xuanling.

Li Chengqian's expression was full of complexity as he said, "Father is wise, and uncle is the best candidate."

I didn't expect that after suppressing my uncle for so many years, my father still planned to entrust him with an important task. I don't know what it means to release him!

Li Shimin smiled and nodded.

The father and son then discussed in whispers for more than half an hour. Finally, when Li Chengqian left the hall on a sedan chair, his face was full of smiles.

...

On the other side, Du He rode back to Princess Chengyang's Mansion at full speed.

Li Yi and Linglong, who received the news in advance, arranged for the servants of the princess's mansion to line up at the gate.

"Welcome to the victorious return of the Prince Consort!"

Du He waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite, where is the princess?"

A clever maid immediately replied, "Your Highness, the Princess and the Young Master are waiting in the lobby."

"it is good!"

Du He nodded and walked quickly towards the lobby.

As soon as he stepped into the lobby, he saw Li Yi sitting on a chair holding a fat boy, while Linglong was standing in front of a brazier.

Without waiting for Du He to speak, Li Yi pointed at the brazier and spoke first.

"My husband, you should step over the fire basin first to burn off the murderous aura in your body."

Du He smiled and said, "Okay!"

Under Linglong's instructions, Du He obediently stepped over the brazier and then washed his hands in the wooden basin.

Du He walked up to Li Yi, first kissed her fair cheek deeply, then said with a smile.

"Yier, come and hug Du Ping'an for your husband!"

"Ah."

Li Yi smiled sweetly, then handed the fat boy sleeping in her arms to Du He.

"Ouch!"

"This kid is so heavy!"

Looking at Du Ping'an who was sleeping soundly in his arms, Du He's face was full of fatherly love.