Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After hearing Du He's explanation, Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Du He, just go ahead and do it. If you need people from any department to cooperate with you, I will arrange it for you!"

"You don't have to feel any psychological burden. I believe you can do it well."

Holding a sacrifice ceremony is nothing to a talent like Du He.

Moreover, his father has delegated power to him, and he can mobilize people from any department if he needs cooperation.

Worshiping the remains of heroes is not only important to him as the crown prince, but also to Li Shimin as the emperor.

This is the best way to win the hearts of the people. It can not only make your name last forever, but also be passed down from generation to generation.

Du He immediately said, "Your Highness, I need Pei Xingjian and the Minister of Imperial Households to be my assistants."

Among the Eastern Palace's followers, only Pei Xingjian, who came from a prominent family and was both civil and military, could help him share the pressure.

Li Chengqian agreed to Du He's request without hesitation.

"Du He, this is no problem at all. If you need anyone to cooperate with you, just tell me and I will arrange everything for you!"

Du He waved his hand and said, "Your Highness, please call them over first. I will ask the two deputies first."

"it is good!"

Li Chengqian nodded.

He shouted towards the entrance of the hall: "Huai Dao, come in for a moment."

Qin Huaidao, who was guarding the entrance of the hall, strode in.

He clasped his fists towards Li Chengqian and said, "What do you want, Your Highness?"

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Huaidao, immediately take my imperial edict and go call Pei Xingjian and the Minister of the Imperial Household Department over."

"promise!"

After Qin Huaidao took the imperial edict, he trotted out of Mingde Hall.

After a cup of tea.

Led by Qin Huaidao, Pei Xingjian and the Minister of the Ministry of Rites hurried in and bowed respectfully.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Meetings, Mr. Du."

For the Guanglu Temple Minister, the current crown prince was the safe successor to the emperor, so his attitude towards Li Chengqian became very respectful.

"No need to be so polite." Li Chengqian waved his hand calmly, and then said: "I invited you here this time to cooperate with Du He to hold a grand sacrifice."

"The content of the sacrifice is to bury the remains of the heroes under the monument!"

"As for how you are required to cooperate, let Du He arrange it!"

After Li Chengqian gave instructions to Pei Xingjian and the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, he calmly sat on the Hu chair and looked at Du He with a smile on his face.

He had finished the work, and now it was Du He's turn.

Du He nodded, then spoke to the two of them straight away.

"The sacrifice will be held in 5 days, time is very tight!"

"I won't waste any more time talking to you guys, just assign tasks to you directly!"

Pei Xingjian and the Minister of the Ministry of Rites were both very aware of the court's plan to build a monument to heroes and martyrs, so there was no look of confusion on their faces.

Du He first said to Guanglu Temple Minister: "Yang Temple Minister, the sacrificial process and the sacrificial items required are yours to take full responsibility!"

"Since the sacrifice will be open to the people of Chang'an City, we need to build a high altar. When the time comes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will worship the heavens on the high altar."

There is a clear set of standards and procedures for various types of sacrifices in the Guanglu Temple.

They only need to copy a similar sacrificial process and modify the specific details.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites responded respectfully.

"As ordered!"

If they, the Guanglu Temple, want to make achievements, they must hold more grand sacrifices in order to have a steady stream of rewards.

Otherwise they can only receive a fixed salary and live a life without goals every day.

Du He smiled and said, "Yang Siqing, if you have any difficulties, you can come to the Ministry of Works to find me at any time, or come directly to the East Palace to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"I only have one request, everything must be prepared within 3 days!"

"If it fails to be completed, it will delay His Royal Highness's important affairs. Neither you nor I can afford the consequences."

Hearing Du He's words, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites was shocked.

He quickly clasped his fists and responded, "Please rest assured, Minister Du, I will complete it on time and will not delay the Crown Prince's important affairs!"

Honoring and burying the remains of former Sui heroes was a major event that would enhance the reputation of the crown prince and the court, so he didn't dare to cause any major trouble.

Otherwise, losing your integrity in your later years is a small matter, but losing the lives of your entire family is a big matter.

Du He nodded and said, "Yang Siqing, there is no time to lose, go down and prepare now!"

"promise!"

After clasping his fists and packing his luggage, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites left the hall with trembling steps.

After the gray-haired Guanglu Temple Minister left, Du He turned his gaze to Pei Xingjian and whispered instructions.

"Keep your promise. In the next few days, you will lead the guards of the East Palace to spread the news in the market, wine shops, teahouses and brothels."

"Publicize the fact that the prince forcefully broke through Liaodong City, destroyed the Jingguan built by Goguryeo, collected the remains of the Han heroes and brought them back to the Tang Dynasty, and erected a monument to commemorate them."

"Tell the people the news, and they can go to the scene and watch on the day!"

Since we want to create momentum, we should call all the people in Chang'an City over and let them witness the process with their own eyes.

Pei Xingjian clasped his fists and said solemnly, "As you command!"

Seeing Du He's orderly arrangements, Li Chengqian's face was filled with smiles.

As long as Du He does something seriously, he will definitely do it well, and it may even be beyond your imagination.

He's just a little lazy. He's too lazy to move unless I kick him.

Du He patted Pei Xingjian on the shoulder and said, "Shou Yue, go out and wait for me at the entrance of the hall. I have something to tell you later."

"it is good."

Pei Xingjian nodded in response, then bowed to Li Chengqian and said.

"Your Highness, I will take my leave first."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Li Chengqian was deeply satisfied with Pei Xingjian, a subordinate who was both civil and military, and could do the dirty and tiring work.

It’s a pity that his heart was not hard enough. If Du He’s order had been fully executed, the more than 10,000 male children from Baekje would never have been able to come to the Tang Dynasty.

Without these tens of thousands of boys, there would be no need to rack our brains to think about how to place them.

After Pei Xingjian walked out of Mingde Hall, Du He spread his hands towards Li Chengqian and said.

"Your Highness, you need to find someone to write the sacrificial text to be read on the day of the sacrifice."

"You know my situation. I have read so many books that I cannot count them on both hands. But I cannot write for you."

"Even if I ask a great scholar to write the memorial, I can't tell whether it's good or bad."

Forehead...

Li Chengqian looked at the rogue Du He and tried to persuade him helplessly with his hand on his forehead.

"Du He, you will be the head of all officials in the future, so you can't be weak in writing!"

"When you have free time, read more books. Don't spend the whole day with your wife and children, and don't hang out with Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi."