Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After learning that Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, had raised an army in Jinyang, Yin Shishi, who had assisted King Dai Yang You in guarding Chang'an, was ordered to capture and kill Li Yuan's son Li Zhiyun.

Moreover, Yin Shishi was ordered by the Yang royal family to dig up the ancestral tomb of Li Yuan's family.

Later, Li Yuan led his troops to capture Chang'an, and immediately killed Yin Shishi and his family from top to bottom.

Only Yin Hongzhi and Yin Yue'e, brother and sister, are left to depend on each other.

At the beginning of March last year, Yin Hongzhi instigated Qi Wang Li You to rebel and was killed by Li Shimin again.

Only Yin Yushan and Yin Yuhe, brother and sister, are left.

The development of history is always surprisingly similar, as if the fate of the Yin and Li royal families has returned to the starting point.

Li Shimin often said that learning from history can help us understand the rise and fall of nations, and learning from people can help us understand gains and losses.

There are many lessons and experiences in history, but Du He couldn't tell whether Li Shimin had corrected himself or not.

Li Chengqian curled his lips and said, "Du He, as a grown man, you have to take the initiative to contact Yin Yushan."

"While she is still in Chang'an, you should find more time to invite her out for a boat ride, to enjoy the snow and to pick flowers. You must win her heart as soon as possible."

"You have such a great talent for poetry. Under the snow, you can recite a few poems to her in person. Wouldn't that win her over?"

"Don't wait for him to find you every day. As an unmarried woman, she also needs to maintain her dignity!"

Now Li Chengqian has high hopes for Du He, hoping that Du He can persuade Yin Yushan, the key figure, to rebel as soon as possible.

In this way, he can grasp Li Tai's actions at the first time.

When Du He heard Li Chengqian's advice, a strange look suddenly appeared on his face.

Regardless of Li Chengqian's ability in governing the country, at least when it comes to love, he is far ahead of princes such as Li Tai and Li Zhi.

Du He held his forehead and said, "Your Highness, I will try my best."

Yin Yushan is such a smart woman. She knows exactly what she wants. It would be strange if these tricks were effective in teasing her.

As long as she didn't intend to reveal the information, it would be harder than climbing to the sky to get any important information out of her.

Li Chengqian then warned: "Du He, this is the order I gave you, you must do your best to complete it!"

"If you flirt with Yin Yushan and Li Yi finds out, I will explain it to her. Now you don't have to worry about anything, right?"

In the eyes of a prince like Li Chengqian, it is impossible for a grown man to only have one wife, and it is normal to have a concubine.

What's more, Yin Yushan not only helps him ascend the throne, but also makes Li Tai angry to death, which is simply killing two birds with one stone.

Du He curled his lips and said, "As you command!"

Seeing that Du He was successfully persuaded by him, Li Chengqian's mood also became relaxed and comfortable.

Li Chengqian then dropped a bombshell: "Du He, the term of the Zhongshu Ling Yang Shidao has expired. In addition, he is old, so he asked his father to resign from the position of Zhongshu Ling."

"Although my father has repeatedly asked him to continue to serve as the Minister of the Central Secretariat, Yang Shidao has always said that he does not have enough energy and his attitude is firm."

"Without any help, the emperor had to agree to Yang Shidao's resignation and planned to promote Zhongshu Shilang Cen Wenben to Zhongshu Ling!"

"And the emperor highly respects Yang Shidao's ability and character, and is preparing to promote him to the rank of special advancement."

The Minister of the Secretariat was a powerful official position of the third rank, while the Special Advancement was a civil official of the second rank.

Although his official rank was promoted, his actual power was taken away. However, he was still able to participate in court ceremonies and was not cleared out of the power center of the Tang Dynasty.

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

He asked in confusion: "Your Highness, Yang Shidao has been serving as the Minister of the Central Secretariat and has not committed any faults. Why did he resign from his post?"

Based on his understanding of Yang Shidao, it is impossible that he would resign for no reason.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "I don't know the reason, but this year's official position transfer is very large."

"Father promoted Yang Shidao's eldest son, Yang Yuzhi, to the position of Junior Minister of the Imperial Guards."

"In order to make up for Li Tai's intention to depose Princess Yan Wan, my father promoted Yan Lide, the Junior Minister of the Imperial Guards, to the Minister of Rites."

"Including the transfers of Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, and Wang Jun'e, there are currently at least 10 important officials who have been transferred."

It is not yet time for the Ministry of Personnel to conduct assessments. The period from mid to late December will see the greatest number of official transfers.

When Du He heard that Yan Lide was actually appointed as Taichang Qing by Li Shimin, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This guy made a big mistake this year and lost his position as Chief Architect. Unexpectedly, just because of the King of Wei's action of deposing and enthroning the queen, his official position was promoted.

The Chief Architect was a third-rank official, while the Minister of Rites was a third-rank official, and their official ranks were the same as those of the six ministers!

The reason why the Minister of Rites is a third-rank official position is that the Tang Dynasty regards sacrifice as a top national event, and the Minister of Rites is in charge of rituals, music, suburban temples, and the affairs of the country.

Therefore, Taichangqing was also the head of the Nine Ministers, and his official rank was one level higher.

Du He shook his head and said, "It's good that Yan Lide was promoted to Minister of Rites. At least the core positions in the Weiwei Temple will not be filled with the King of Wei's men."

"As for whether your majesty has other considerations for this move, I can't imagine it."

"After all, your majesty's thoughts are hard to fathom!"

Li Chengqian also nodded solemnly.

Among the current changes in official positions, except for Su Dingfang, Xi Junmai and others, the changes in official positions of other people have little impact on him.

The two then speculated on the personnel changes and finally found that there was no special meaning.

Seeing that it was almost time to end his shift, Du He stood up and said goodbye.

"Your Highness, it's getting late now. I'm going back now."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Du He, remember to capture Yin Yushan as soon as possible and ask her to provide us with information about Li Tai."

Du He nodded, then strode out of the East Palace.

...

Du He first went back to Princess Chengyang's Mansion, changed into a casual robe, and then rushed to Duke Lai's Mansion without stopping.

After the banquet ended yesterday, Du He and Lu Chengqing agreed to go to the Duke of Lai's Mansion for a ceremony today.

Now that the Du and Lu families have become relatives, their relationship is closer than that of others, so they naturally have to take care of each other.

When Du He walked into the lobby, he found Lu Chengqing, Du Gou and Du Aitong were already waiting for him inside.

Du Gou ordered Du Dafu, "Uncle Fu, bring the food to the study, and bring two jars of fine wine."

"it is good!"

Du Dafu bowed respectfully and went downstairs quickly to make arrangements.

In the study room.

Du Gou raised his glass to Lu Chengqing and said, "Minister Lu, I toast you."

Lu Chengqing quickly replied: "Du Zuocheng, please."

After the two of them toasted each other, Du He also toasted Lu Chengqing.

As for Du Aitong, he was not very relaxed in front of his father-in-law Lu Chengqing.