Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Moreover, Fang Yiai did not take this money for nothing. Du He also kept his promise and did not go to Li Shimin to file a complaint.

Du Hena felt at ease with the money and had no guilt at all.

Fang Yiai continued, "Du Laoer, we'll see each other from now on. Can you give me a firm answer?"

"Although we each serve our own masters, we all work for the court. There is no need to make the relationship so awkward."

"You have gained so much gold and silver for no reason. You should know how to be content!"

I have to say that Fang Yiai is quite eloquent.

At least his brain is much more flexible than Xiao Kai and Wang Jingzhi.

Du He shook his head slightly and said, "Fang Lao Er, I did not report to His Majesty what you said in the Taiji Hall. I did not say anything wrong."

"Since I didn't say anything wrong, and you took the initiative to give the gift to Du Ping'an, do you have the nerve to ask for it back?"

"If you insist on getting it back, go to the Censorate and make a scene."

After Du He finished speaking, he slowly walked past Fang Yiai and headed towards the East Palace.

He earned the money by his own ability, how could he just give it back?

Fang Yiai was left speechless by Du He's words.

Because the condition for giving Du He the car and gold and silver was that Du He not file a complaint to the emperor, and this shameless villain Du He actually did it.

Although he was eventually punished by His Majesty, it had nothing to do with Du He.

It was all his fault that he panicked and didn't think things through, which led to him being fooled by Du He.

Fang Yiai stood there in a daze, staring at Du He's figure until he could no longer see him.

Just then, an official from the Taifu Temple came over and said.

"Minister Fang, the new Minister of the Imperial Household Yang Hongli has arrived. He wants you to return to the Imperial Household Temple to hand over government affairs."

Upon hearing the arrival of the new Minister of the Imperial Household, Fang Yiai's mood was slightly agitated, but he did not feel too disappointed.

Yin Yushan was right. He could play an important role as the Minister of Weiwei Temple, but he would not be of much use as the Minister of Taifu.

This was not something he should regret.

Fang Yiai showed a calm smile on his face and waved his hand.

"Let's go!"

The official who came to report was surprised when he saw Fang Yiai's indifferent attitude.

He smelled the strong herbal scent emanating from Fang Yiai and his heart was full of doubts.

After this second-generation rich kid got taught a lesson, has he finally let it go?

As expected of the Duke of Liang, he educates his children well!

On the other side, Du He also came to the East Palace.

Inside Mingde Hall.

When Du He walked in, he saw Li Chengqian studying with Ma Zhou, and what he was learning was the national history of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.

The two of them were talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was obviously quite relaxed.

When Li Chengqian saw Du He come in, he put down the book in his hand, frowned and waved his hand.

"Du He, why are you so late?"

"Ma Zhanshi has been talking for half an hour, and he will have to go back to the Censorate to handle government affairs!"

Ma Zhou, the Imperial Censor, also served as the Chancellor of the Eastern Palace, so Li Chengqian directly referred to him by the position he held in the Eastern Palace.

Du He smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, I also want to come earlier, but the Ministry of Industry has too many government affairs to deal with."

"As a responsible Minister of Industry, I can't just abandon my government affairs and come here, right?"

When he was the Secretary-General, Yan Shigu was in charge of most of the government affairs, so he had relatively little time.

Now that he is in charge of the Ministry of Industry, a core department, all government affairs, big or small, must be signed and sealed by him before they can be implemented.

If he slacks off, it will affect the efficiency of handling government affairs.

Li Chengqian glanced at Du He and said, "Du He, come earlier next time, listen to Ma Zhanshi's lecture, and then go back to the Ministry of Works to handle government affairs."

"Ma Zhanshi is proficient in officialdom and well-versed in classics and history. He is a capable and practical official."

"Now that you have the opportunity to receive guidance from Ma Zhanshi, why don't you pay more attention?"

When Ma Zhou heard Li Chengqian's high evaluation of him, he quickly stood up and saluted Li Chengqian with a fist.

"I thank Your Highness the Crown Prince for his trust. I am ashamed to receive such high praise from Your Highness!"

"Mr. Du has a lofty mind and brilliant literary talent. I should learn more from him."

Although he said this modestly, he really admired Du He's talent and literary talent.

Especially in poetry and military strategy, Ma Zhou thought he could not compare with Du He.

Du He smiled and said, "Brother Ma, you are too modest. You are my role model."

"Now I am learning government affairs from you. You are my teacher!"

Ma Zhou said quickly: "Mr. Du, you are embarrassing me!"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Ma Zhou's heart was filled with emotion.

Last year, in order to seek ways to teach the prince, he specifically sought advice from Du He, who at that time was only a counselor.

Now a year has passed, and the young man who once gave people the impression of a dandy boy has become one of the six ministers.

His official position is one level higher than his, the Imperial Censor.

Du He smiled and said, "Brother Ma, we hit it off right away when we met in the East Palace last year. We call each other brothers."

"You are so different today, could it be that you don't consider me as a brother?"

Forehead...

Ma Zhou didn't expect Du He to speak like that.

He first glanced at Li Chengqian, then clasped his fists and said, "Minister Du, we can call each other brothers in private."

"But in front of His Royal Highness, I dare not overstep my bounds."

The crown prince is the candidate for the future monarch, so Li Chengqian's status in Ma Zhou's heart is the same as Li Shimin's in his heart.

Hearing what Ma Zhou said, Li Chengqian waved his hand and said.

"Ma Zhanshi, you don't have to be so reserved in the East Palace. Since you and Du He are such good friends, it would be more generous to call each other brothers."

"In the future, Du He will also come with me to consult you on government affairs and historical allusions."

Li Chengqian, who has Xianbei ancestry, advocates the use of force in his blood and acts in a casual and generous manner.

Unlike Li Baiyao, Kong Yingda, Zhang Xuansu and others, who were too particular about hierarchy and etiquette in their daily lives, and liked to follow the old ways in speaking and doing things.

Ma Zhou bowed respectfully and said, "I obey your command!"

Li Chengqian said softly, "Ma Zhanshi, please continue your story."

They have just finished talking about the national history of the Northern Dynasties and are now starting to talk about the national history of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

For more than an hour, Ma Zhou took the Northern Wei Dynasty's national history books and talked with Li Chengqian and Du He.

He did not simply read from the script, but whenever he told an important story, he would cite similar examples from previous dynasties to illustrate it.

Even Du He, who doesn't like reading or studying, listened with great interest.

After the class is over.

Ma Zhou packed up the national history books and prepared to return to the Censorate to handle government affairs.

Du He stood up and said, "Brother Ma, let's go together. I just happen to need your help with something."