Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After hearing what the brothers said, Zhang Shizheng and Feng Shijin looked at each other, then Zhang Shizheng patted his chest and said.

"After sending the master back to the princess's mansion this afternoon, I will invite the brothers to have a drink!"

Although they don't have anything to do during the day, they basically wait here in case the master needs them to do something urgent.

Feng Shijin also said with a smile: "Brother Zhang and I will treat the brothers to a good drink this afternoon!"

After hearing Zhang Shizheng and Feng Shijin's generous words, the guards, who were filled with envy and jealousy, finally started to smile.

When the attendants of other officials in the surrounding area heard what Du He's attendants said, envy was written all over their faces.

A master like the Minister of Works Du He is the one worthy of their protection with their lives!

Their master would not even give them an extra copper coin as a reward, let alone matchmaking for them. There is really no harm without comparison!

...

Tai Chi Hall.

There was nothing important to discuss at today's court meeting. After the heads of each department reported on their department's affairs, the meeting quickly came to an end.

Before leaving the court, Li Shimin looked at Cheng Yaojin who was dozing off, pointed at him and cursed with laughter.

"Cheng Zhijie, I heard that you, a jerk, made a scene in Taiji Hall yesterday. Is that true?"

Cheng Yaojin was so excited that he jumped up with his tablet in hand and said.

"Your Majesty, is it the people from the Censorate who are gossiping about me behind my back?"

"Yesterday I only sent invitations to my colleagues, asking them to come to my residence to drink a glass of wedding wine. How come there is a rumor that I was making a scene in Taiji Hall?"

"Your Majesty, please tell me his name. I want to challenge him in a duel... No, I want to reason with him!"

Hey!

Cheng Yaojin is a really brave guy. He even wanted to retaliate against those who reported Li Shimin.

When Du He turned to look at Cheng Yaojin, he found that he was also staring at him with his big eyes, and there was no fear on his face.

"This guy is a smart guy who appears foolish!"

“No wonder he is still highly valued after serving two emperors!

Du He found that Cheng Yaojin's conversation with Li Shimin was very casual, and he was not as cautious in his words and actions as other ministers, who followed the rules and etiquette in everything.

And looking at Li Shimin's expression, there was no trace of anger.

It can be seen that although Cheng Yaojin seems to act recklessly, he actually has certain limits, and he is also a master at understanding people's hearts.

All the civil and military officials in the hall thought of Cheng Yaojin's behavior of blocking the door yesterday, and looked at him with contempt and cursed him in their hearts.

Apart from that barbarian Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin is even worse at telling lies with his eyes open.

Li Shimin laughed and scolded angrily: "Do you need others to tell me about the trouble you made yesterday?"

"Hehe." Cheng Yaojin touched the tip of his nose angrily.

Li Shimin simply said one sentence to Cheng Yaojin, and then announced the end of the court meeting.

As Li Shimin, Li Chengqian and a group of important officials left Taiji Hall, Cui Yixuan, the Shangshu Zuosi Langzhong, came up to Du He and whispered to him.

"Du Shangshu, are you free these days?"

"I recently received a batch of fine wines from my mansion, and I would like to invite you to come to my humble abode to taste them."

Looking at Cui Yixuan, whose temples were already gray, Du He's expression paused slightly, then quickly recovered.

Du He smiled and replied, "Doctor Cui, I have some personal matters to take care of these two days. Let's wait until the wedding banquet of General Xi and Duke Lu's daughter is over."

I don't know how Cui Shenji conveyed his words to his father. When Du He saw Cui Yixuan's expression, he was afraid that he wanted to ask him for promotion.

But the current assistant ministers of the three provinces and six ministries will not change, and Du He has no way to help Cui Yixuan.

Du He is delaying for a few days before going to the banquet because he wants to ask Cui Shenji how he passed the message and whether he was bragging in front of his father.

Cui Yixuan said happily: "Minister Du, I will wait for your news."

As he spoke, Cui Yixuan saluted towards Du He, then left the Tai Chi Hall with his hands behind his back, smiling.

Before returning to the Ministry of Works, Du He first went to the Censorate and found Cui Shenji who was warming himself by the fire.

"Brother Du, why are you here?" Cui Shenji stood up and asked curiously.

Du He waved at him, and after Cui Shenji followed him out of the Censorate, Du He lowered his voice and asked.

"Brother Cui, what did you tell your father when you went back yesterday?"

"Just after the court meeting, your father wanted to invite me to your house for a drink, and he looked very excited."

What?

Is his father so anxious to invite Brother Du to his house as a guest?

Cui Shenji touched the tip of his nose angrily and said, "Brother Du, I told you that you are already thinking of a solution. Just let him wait in peace."

What the hell...

When Du He heard Cui Shenji spreading nonsense, a row of black lines suddenly appeared on his forehead.

It’s so outrageous that he opened the door for outrageousness, it’s so outrageous!

Cui Shenji whispered shyly: "Brother Du, if I don't say this, my father will keep nagging in my ear."

"How about you come to our house sometime and find an excuse to fool my dad?"

"Anyway, he is only that capable. He is neither high nor low. It is good enough for him to keep the position of Zuosi Langzhong."

These days his father has been very obsessed with promotion, and has been asking him to ask Du He for help, which has annoyed Cui Shenji a lot.

Choi Sun-ki feels helpless as he has a father who only thinks about making progress at the age of 60.

If his father had such an idea in earlier years, he would not have been stuck in the position of Zuosi Langzhong. He might have become one of the chief officials of the Nine Temples and Five Prisons.

After hearing Choi Sun-ki's explanation, Doo-ho glanced at him and said.

"Brother Cui, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment."

"You have painted a big pie for your father. If you can't satisfy him, I want to see how you will end up."

Cui Shenji patted his chest and promised solemnly.

"Don't worry, Brother Du, everything is under my control!"

As the eldest son of the Cui family, and now the Imperial Censor of the Imperial Court, his words now carry a certain weight in the family.

Moreover, when the elders of the Southern Ancestral Branch of the Qinghe Cui Clan learned of his promotion, they wrote a letter home, asking him to return to the family to burn incense during the New Year's Day.

If he could get promoted further, maybe he would have a chance to have his own page in the family tree.

Du He nodded and said, "Brother Cui, since you are sure, that's good."

"Tomorrow, Xi Junmai and Cheng Ying's wedding banquet will be held at Duke Lu's place. Let's go there together to join in the fun and also help boost Xi Junmai's reputation."

Because Xi Junmai had no family and the wedding banquet was held at Duke Lu's mansion, Xi Junmai felt like a son-in-law.

Cui Shenji nodded and replied: "Okay!"

...

The next day.

It's approaching the next shift.

Xue Rengui, Su Dingfang, Pei Xingjian, Cui Shenji, Wang Jingzhi and others arrived at the Ministry of Works one after another, and they all held gifts of varying sizes in their hands.

Because Cheng Yaojin's banquet was very grand and there were many guests, the two gangs made a private appointment to follow Du He to Duke Lu's mansion.

In the office.

Du He smiled and teased, "The gifts you guys prepared are really generous. When I took in a concubine a few days ago, you didn't give me such a good gift."

Cui Shenji curled his lips and said, "Brother Du, the gift we sent this time is just big, it just looks more intimidating."

"When you took a concubine, I gave you a piece of jade as big as a child's fist. Its value is much more valuable than the gift in my hand."