Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Chapter 420: The Infiltration of the Imperial Court by the Aristocratic Family

When Du He finished looking through the roster, he found that four officials were from the Jingzhao Du family.

Du Tao, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Du Qifeng, the Director of the Ministry of Works, Du Chaosheng, the Director of the Ministry of Water Resources, and Du Ye, the Director of the Ministry of Forestry.

Du He narrowed his eyes slightly and secretly complained in his heart.

"Good guy!"

"The Jingzhao Du family is really capable. They actually placed so many people in the Ministry of Works!"

"Are you going to hollow out the Ministry of Industry?"

If Du Chuke were still the Minister of Works, and he were allowed to serve for another three to five years, I'm afraid the Ministry of Works would really become a one-man show for the Jingzhao Du family.

But now that the Jingzhao Du family has offended him, there is no need to keep these people.

"I'll start with you four!"

Because of the family's indifference to the three brothers, Du He did not have the slightest sense of identification with this family.

In addition, Du Jingtong actually threatened him with words yesterday, so Du He would not give them a good face.

After Du He finished reading the roster carefully, Yu Chang, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, also gave a detailed introduction to the situation of the Ministry of Works.

Yu Chang said respectfully: "Minister Du, the above is the situation of the Ministry of Works. Do you have any questions?"

Du He smiled and said, "Minister Yu, your introduction is very clear and well-organized."

"The previous Minister of Works was dismissed several months ago, but you are still able to manage the Ministry of Works in an orderly manner. This shows that Minister Yu's ability in government affairs is very strong!"

Hearing Du He's praise for him, Yu Chang's face was also filled with smiles.

Du He's mixed reputation made Yu Chang very nervous at first. He was worried that the young Du He would become even more arrogant and domineering after being promoted to the Minister of Works.

I never expected that Du He would be so easy to talk to.

Moreover, Yu Chang did not feel a condescending attitude towards Du He, who was even better than the previous Minister of Works Du Chuke.

Yu Chang said modestly with a sense of pleasure: "Mr. Du, you are too kind. I am just doing my job well. There is nothing special about it."

He then flattered him, saying, "Mr. Du is a man of great talent and vision. Under your leadership, the Ministry of Industry will surely get better and better!"

The doctors from the other four departments responded one after another.

"Minister Yu is right. Under the leadership of Minister Du, the Ministry of Works will surely shine!"

"Following Du Shangshu, our Ministry of Industry will never be at the bottom again!"

"I heard yesterday morning that Minister Du would be appointed as the Minister of Industry. I was so excited that I couldn't sleep last night!"

"me too!"

Hearing that they were not very good at flattering but were trying hard to do so, Du He shook his head slightly.

When it comes to flattery, the best ones have to be the ministers of the Menxia Province.

It sounds useful without sounding like flattery.

Du He waved his hand and said, "My fellow colleagues, the Ministry of Industry needs everyone to work together to do better!"

"Eat the emperor's salary, be loyal to the emperor, and share the emperor's worries. This minister encourages you all!"

I've just arrived and I don't know which faction these people belong to, so I'd better speak politely.

Moreover, Yu Chang is Fang Xuanling's son-in-law. Because of this identity, it is difficult for Du He to be open and frank with him.

Yu Chang and the doctors of the Fourth Division looked stern, and they stood up straight and responded.

"As ordered!"

Du He nodded and said, "Doctor Xiao stays here, and the rest of you can go back and get busy."

"promise!"

Yu Chang and the other three doctors responded respectfully.

When they left the office of the Minister of Works, they looked at Xiao Kai with envy.

Xiao Kai and Du He are good friends. They all know that with Du He's support behind him, Xiao Kai can now basically do whatever he wants in the Ministry of Industry.

Du He pointed at the door and said, "Brother Xiao, please close the door."

"it is good."

Xiao Kai knew that Du He had something private to say, so he walked over quickly and closed the door.

After Xiao Kai sat down, Du He lowered his voice and said, "Brother Xiao, please introduce the other doctors from the three divisions to me."

Xiao Kai nodded and said, "Xie Ronghong, the Langzhong of the Ministry of Works, is a direct descendant of the Xie family of Chen County. Although he is an upright person, he is also a corrupt scholar."

"Feng Jian, a doctor of the Military Farm Department, is a direct descendant of the Changle Feng family. He is usually low-key and doesn't like to talk."

"Wang Hongzhi, a Langzhong of the Water Department, is a direct descendant of the Wang family of Langya. He is a humble person with outstanding abilities."

"According to the information I have learned so far, they all support the crown prince's ascension to the throne, and do not support the King of Wei."

After hearing Xiao Kai's introduction, Du He was filled with surprise.

These core officials of the Ministry of Works are all from aristocratic families!

A glimpse of the whole picture shows that the personnel situation in other departments is probably similar!

"No wonder Li Shimin is vigorously promoting ministers with merit. Judging from the infiltration of the court by people from aristocratic families, they are completely capable of controlling the court!"

Dynasties come and go, but families remain forever. This is not just talk.

Xiao Kai then whispered, "Brother Du, Wang Hongzhi, the Langzhong of the Water Department, was originally a close friend of Han Wang Li Yuanchang."

"Later, because the King of Han hunted excessively and became more and more arrogant, the two of them fell out."

"As far as I know, Wang Hongzhi and Jing Wang Li Yuanjing are getting closer now."

Du He raised his eyebrows when he heard this unexpected news.

Wang Hongzhi's vision was good for him. He drew a clear line between himself and Li Yuanchang in advance, thus preventing Li Yuanchang from being implicated in the rebellion.

People say he has bad vision, as he actually got involved with King of Jing Li Yuanjing.

Li Yuanjing was the sixth son of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan. His queen was the daughter of Sikong Pei Ji. He was also not a contented person.

Shortly after Li Shimin's death, Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi ascended the throne. Fang Yiai and Princess Gaoyang were dissatisfied with being demoted by Li Zhi, and finally conspired to launch a palace coup and support Prince of Jing Li Yuanjing as emperor.

Although they had good ideas and were bold, they were not careful enough in their actions and were finally caught by the old fox Changsun Wuji.

Even the innocent King of Wu, Li Ke, was falsely accused of murder by Changsun Wuji.

Li Yuanjing and his eldest son were killed in this case of rebellion.

Du He smiled and said, "As long as they are not the King of Wei's men, it will be easy to deal with."

"Otherwise I will have to use some other means to get rid of them."

Xiao Kai knew that Du He was determined to support the prince, and there was no turning back, so it was not surprising that he knew King Wei's people.

Unlike him, Choi Sun-ki, and Wang Kyung-ji, although they supported the crown prince's accession to the throne, they did not publicly express their position.

Even if the King of Wei or the King of Jin ascends the throne, they will still be valued.

Du He then whispered, "Brother Xiao, I have fallen out with Jingzhao Du Clan, and the three of us have left the Du Clan."

"Besides, I am now at odds with the Du family. It has come to a point where it's either you or me who's dead!"

Forehead...

Xiao Kai's face froze.

He didn't expect Du He to be so bold that he dared to leave the family and go against the family.

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