Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After the eunuch finished speaking, the Taiji Hall instantly fell into deathly silence.

Most of the civil and military officials felt that it was justified for the five generals to be rewarded earlier, but why did Du He become the Minister of Works?

Among the generals who went to war with the army, which one’s contribution was not greater than Du He’s?

Besides, Du He had just been promoted to the position of Imperial Secretary and had not yet officially taken up the post. Now that he had gone out for a stroll and gained some military merit, he was promoted again.

Your Majesty is favoring him too much!

Facing the envious and jealous gazes of the civil and military officials, Du He stood up with a smile on his face and bowed to Li Shimin.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Looking at the handsome and elegant Du He, Li Shimin pointed at Li Chengqian who was sitting below him, and then laughed out loud.

"Du He, the prince has recommended you to me many times, saying that you have as many achievements as your father."

"Moreover, you have performed well in Goguryeo and have made great achievements in poetry. That is why I have appointed you as the Minister of Works."

"You must guard against arrogance and impatience, calm down, and manage the Ministry of Works for me."

"There must be no mistakes!"

Although the Ministry of Works has the lowest status among the six ministries, it is the most important court department for the people.

Because the Ministry of Works is in charge of various projects, craftsmen, military farms, water conservancy, transportation and other government orders, which are closely related to the lives of the people.

Du He replied solemnly, "I will not let down your Majesty and the Crown Prince's trust!"

"Ok!"

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.

The more he looked at his son-in-law Du He, the more satisfied he was with him. Especially after his beloved daughter Li Yi gave birth to a strong and handsome son, he became even more satisfied with Du He.

When Li Shimin looked at Du He, he also glanced at Fang Yiai.

"Humph!"

When Li Shimin saw one of the culprits who instigated Qingque to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason, his smiling face instantly turned cold.

If it were not for Fang Xuanling's sake, he would have definitely removed Fang Yiai from his official position and sent him to a remote prefecture or county.

The civil and military officials on both sides of the Taiji Hall kept their eyes on Li Shimin.

Feeling the change in Li Shimin's gaze, the court officials turned to look at Fang Yiai with expressions of gloating on their faces.

"Fang Sikong is so unlucky that he gave birth to this thing."

"Fang Sikong was dismissed from his post as Shangshu Zuo Pushe, probably because of Fang Yiai's involvement."

"What an unfortunate family!"

In the hearts of civil and military officials, Fang Yiai was instantly belittled.

Fang Xuanling, who had been trusted for decades, was about to retire and return home, but he did not expect that he would be suspected by the emperor and dismissed at the last minute.

It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a loss of integrity in one's later years.

Feeling the strange looks from all around him, Fang Yiai lowered his head with a gloomy expression on his face.

Fang Yiai cursed in his heart.

"It's all Du He's fault!"

"Why are you trying to show off!"

In the past, Du He, Cheng Huailiang and others were a group of playboys, but among the second-generation children of the same age, he performed as well as Chang Sun Chong.

For a long time, he was the object of praise from His Majesty and a group of uncles.

But everything changed since Du He suddenly became a different person.

He, an excellent second-generation kid with good performance, is now almost becoming a negative example, and every time Du He achieves a little success, he will be pulled out and stepped on.

After about ten breaths, the eunuch's sharp voice sounded again.

This time he did not just talk about the reward for one person, but mentioned several people in a row.

"The Emperor of the Great Tang orders that Su Dingfang, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Central Army, who has commanded wisely and is capable of both fighting and defending, be appointed as the General of the Right Tunwei and be granted the title of Duke of Linqing County!"

hum~

A low voice suddenly sounded in the Taiji Hall, and the fifth-rank officials in the back began to discuss with each other.

The first title of this award has appeared!

Duke of Linqing County, the fifth-rank title, with a fief of 1,500 households!

Su Dingfang, with a look of ecstasy on his face, stood up from the back of the row of generals.

He saluted respectfully to Li Shimin, and then shouted with full energy.

"I accept your order and thank you for your grace!"

After receiving the order, he looked at his mentors Li Jing, Du He and Li Chengqian with gratitude.

Li Shimin looked at Su Dingfang with satisfaction, and then said to Li Jing.

"Duke Weiguo, you have taught this disciple well!"

"Since he can be a commander in chief of a huge army and a fierce general in the front line, he is truly a man of both civil and military talents!"

Li Jing, who used to be calm and composed, now had a smile on his face.

He quickly stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, Ding Fang was not taught well by me, but was led well by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Shimin nodded in agreement: "There are always good horses, but there are no good horse trainers. I have buried a great talent before!"

Hearing Li Shimin's self-mockery, no one in the Taiji Hall dared to respond.

After all, Li Shimin was just talking, and he didn't really think he was wrong.

Li Chengqian smiled and replied, "Father, you were unable to discover Su Dingfang's talent before. It was actually all the fault of the generals."

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows: "Prince, why do you say that?"

A line of generals.

More than a dozen generals with great military achievements all frowned and looked at Li Chengqian in confusion.

Why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince put the blame on them for no reason?

They won’t take the blame for this!

Li Chengqian said loudly: "Father, the generals under your command are so capable. They always win big every time they lead the army into battle."

"When selecting generals to fight against foreign tribes, my father was troubled by the fact that there were too many capable generals and he didn't know which generals to choose to lead the army."

"Although Su Dingfang is a man of both civil and military talents, his past military achievements were somewhat poor. He was completely overshadowed by the aura of the other great generals, so Father had no chance to discover Su Dingfang's talents."

"Father, do you think this is the cause of all the generals?"

After hearing Li Chengqian's introduction, Li Shimin and a group of generals all smiled.

“Hahaha~” Cheng Yaojin put his hands on his hips and laughed, “Your Highness the Crown Prince is right. I, Old Cheng, have a share of responsibility for this!”

Yuchi Gong pouted and said, "Me too!"

Seeing the shameless appearance of Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong, two tough guys, all the ministers around them showed contempt.

"Bah, two shameless bastards!"

The other generals were too proud to say this.

Du He opened his mouth wide in surprise at Li Chengqian's performance.

Good guy!

Li Chengqian's tactic of first suppressing and then praising made these generals behave like his grandsons.

There are some tricks!

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian with satisfaction, then waved to the eunuch and said.

"Keep issuing rewards!"

"promise!"

The eunuch responded and then read aloud: "The Emperor of the Great Tang ordered that Xue Rengui, the deputy commander of the Central Army, should be the first to attack in battle, behead the general and seize the flag. He is unrivaled in the world!"

"Appoint him as the Right General, and grant him the title of Duke of Longmen County!"