Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Niu Jinda also knew that the King of Wei's actions of eliminating dissidents and placing his own people in positions of power must have fostered a rebellious mentality.

Because in his opinion, many officials dismissed by the King of Wei did not commit any major mistakes except that they did not make any major contributions.

There are many such officials in the court, but as long as they do not do anything to harm the court and the people, the court will not take action against these officials.

In addition, with the instigation of the remnants of the Yin family around the King of Wei, I am afraid that the King of Wei will follow the path of rebellion like the King of Qi.

I don’t know how sad His Majesty will be by then!

Li Shimin waved his hand in a low voice and said, "Niu Jinda, it's late now, you should go back and rest first."

"I will retire at the end!"

Niu Jinda saluted with his fists and strode out of the Ganlu Hall.

In the hall that was becoming increasingly cold, Li Shimin sat alone in a daze, his expression looking very complicated.

Li Shimin almost didn't recognize Li Tai, his most beloved son, because of what he did.

It was not known how long had passed, until the eunuch added firewood and charcoal to the stove, Li Shimin finally came to his senses.

He looked at the firewood burning more and more vigorously, and then murmured in a low voice.

"Could it be that the royal family is really so ruthless?"

"Qingque, I hope you can see my intention and don't let me down!"

He had experienced the prince's rebellion once and didn't want to experience it a second time.

...

The next day.

When all officials were holding court meeting.

Cheng Yaojin, who was sitting at the front of the line of generals, turned his head frequently to look at Xi Junmai who was not far behind him, and the more he looked, the more satisfied his expression became.

He had not paid much attention to this young man Xi Junmai before, but now he thought that his facial features were not bad looking.

He only gives people a fierce and sharp feeling because of the small scar on his face.

In Cheng Yaojin's opinion, a man who stands tall and upright should be so rugged and domineering.

"Hehe, not bad!"

Cheng Yaojin nodded with satisfaction.

Xi Junmai, who was sitting behind him, felt Cheng Yaojin's burning gaze. He lowered his head shyly, not daring to look into the eyes of his future father-in-law.

Before the court meeting began, Du He had already told him that Duke Lu had agreed to the marriage, so he also knew why Duke Lu kept turning back to look at him.

On the imperial platform.

Li Shimin also noticed Cheng Yaojin's little trick. Knowing the inside story, he laughed and scolded Cheng Yaojin.

"Cheng Zhijie, why do you keep looking back? Is there gold behind you?"

After hearing what Li Shimin said, all the civil and military officials in the hall turned their heads and looked at Cheng Yaojin.

Facing everyone's gazes, Cheng Yaojin's expression did not change at all.

Cheng Yaojin replied in all seriousness: "Your Majesty, I twisted my neck last night while sleeping. If I don't twist my neck, I will feel uncomfortable all over."

As he said this, he turned around and looked at Xi Junmai, then smiled and nodded at him.

Cheng Yaojin's obvious action was obviously noticed by everyone.

Li Shimin asked with a smile on his face, "Cheng Zhijie, why do you keep watching Xi Jun buy things?"

"Could it be that you, the great general of the Zhen army, have developed a love for talent and want to take Xi Junmai as your disciple?"

The vast majority of civil and military ministers in the court would recruit a large number of retainers, and a small number of ministers with declining numbers of followers would take in adopted sons.

Because many generals had experienced years of war, which delayed their chance to marry and have children, many of them were unable to have children when they married after reaching a certain age.

"Hehe." Cheng Yaojin laughed evilly twice.

His big copper bell eyes swept around the hall, and then he spoke loudly with pride.

"Your Majesty, you are half right. I am not trying to take you as my disciple. I am trying to marry my beloved daughter to him!"

"Yesterday, the prince came to my house to act as a matchmaker, wanting me to marry my beloved daughter Cheng Ying to Jun Mai. Naturally, I agreed with both hands."

"Later I will go to Yuan Tiangang for divination to choose a good date, and hold a wedding banquet for my beloved daughter and Jun Mai as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty and all the ministers, please come and have a drink. Remember to bring generous gifts."

wow~

As Cheng Yaojin said the news, there was a sudden commotion in the Taiji Hall.

They didn't expect that the old man Cheng Yaojin had such a sharp eye that he actually fell in love with Xi Junmai, a promising young general!

When Du He saw Cheng Yaojin tell this story, he smiled and shook his head.

It seems that Cheng Yaojin, this tough guy, wants to distance himself from Crown Prince Li Chengqian and does not want to join in the dispute over imperial power.

Li Shimin laughed and scolded loudly, "You bastard, you are really obsessed with money."

When the other ministers saw that Cheng Yaojin was so shameless as to ask for gifts in front of everyone, they all spoke with contempt.

"Duke Lu, can you please have some shame?"

"You are only marrying off your daughter, so even if we give a gift, it should be given to General Xi!"

"That's right. Could it be that Duke Lu wants to embezzle the gift we give to your new son-in-law?"

In response to the condemnation of a group of civil and military officials, Cheng Yaojin's face did not show the slightest sign of anger. Instead, he raised his head high in a somewhat arrogant manner.

After everyone's voices quieted down a little, Cheng Yaojin spoke loudly with a wink.

"Hey, you guys still want to default on your debt?"

"When your sons and daughters got married, I, Old Cheng, gave you a lot of generous gifts!"

"This time, I, Old Cheng, want to see who is so shameless as to refuse this gift!"

Hearing what Cheng Yaojin said, everyone in the hall rolled their eyes.

Among the people in Taiji Hall, apart from Your Majesty and Duke of Zhao Zhangsun Wuji who have the most offspring, who else has more offspring than Cheng Yaojin?

Cheng Yaojin alone had 6 legitimate sons, and the number of his illegitimate sons added up to at least two fingers, and he also had a lot of daughters.

The person who has hosted the most banquets at home in recent years is none other than that ruffian Cheng Yaojin.

Seeing that this group of civil and military ministers were about to start quarreling in the Taiji Hall, Li Shimin pinched his brows helplessly, then stood up and waved his hand.

"Let's end today's meeting here!"

As he spoke, Li Shimin put his hands behind his back and strode out of the Taiji Hall.

Li Chengqian did not stay here for long. Instead, with a look of regret on his face, he left on a sedan chair.

Without Li Shimin and Li Chengqian, other civil officials did not dare to argue with Cheng Yaojin, for fear of making this ruffian angry and then getting beaten up by him.

Anyone who can come to Taiji Hall to attend the court meeting is a prominent figure.

If they were beaten up by Cheng Yaojin, they would lose all their face.

Cheng Yaojin waved to Xi Junmai, and when Xi Junmai came up to him, he spoke in a low voice with a gentle expression.

"Jun Mai, come to my house for a drink after you finish your shift. I will let my daughter meet you."

Xi Junmai immediately clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

Looking at the young man who was half a head taller than him and also had a handsome appearance, Cheng Yaojin nodded with satisfaction.