Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

In the Tang Dynasty, people did not eat together around a large round table.

If it is a family gathering like this, each family sits at a small table with separate food.

If Li Shimin or the prince were entertaining his subordinates, each person would have a separate small table and eat the food on their own table.

Du He and Li Yi sat at the main table because they were the hosts.

Although Li Chengqian was of noble status, he was visiting as a guest today, so the three of them sat in the second seat.

As for Qin Huaidao and Xi Junmai, they were both subordinates, so they sat in the outermost seats.

Li Chengqian raised his glass and said, "Everyone, today is a festive day, let's drink this cup together."

"please."

Du He and others raised their glasses.

Li Yi is pregnant now and cannot drink alcohol, so she raised a glass of boiled water to show her respect.

While chatting, Li Chengqian looked at Qin Huaidao with interest and said with a smile.

"Huai Dao, is this the first time we sit together and eat face to face?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is of noble status. There are not many people in the Tang Dynasty who can dine with you. It is only thanks to Brother Du that I have the opportunity to drink with you."

"Haha, Huai Dao is wrong. I would like to have a drink and a meal with you, but you stay in Duke Hu's mansion all year round, so I don't even have the chance to have a drink with you."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I offer you a toast."

Qin Huaidao raised his glass with excitement and drank with Li Chengqian from a distance.

Through a few simple conversations, he clearly felt that the prince had a good attitude towards him.

After toasting with Li Chengqian, Qin Huaidao picked up the wine bottle and filled his own glass, then raised the glass and said to Du He.

"Brother Du, I'll toast you a glass."

"If it weren't for your support, I wouldn't be able to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince so early."

"I am still young. If I do something wrong in the future, please correct me, Brother Du."

Du He nodded with a smile on his face: "Huai Dao, from now on you and I will both serve under the Crown Prince, and we must work together to assist the Crown Prince."

"Brother Du is right. I will do my best to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince succeed to the throne smoothly."

"That's right. Come, let's drink the wine in the glass."

The two men raised their glasses to each other, then drank them all in one gulp.

This little guy looks young, but he is very experienced in his behavior.

Not only is he handsome, he also speaks nicely.

He not only expressed his gratitude to Du He, but also took the opportunity to show his loyalty to Li Chengqian.

The second generation is really a pushover.

When Li Chengqian heard the conversation between the two, a smile appeared on his face, and he seemed to be in a very good mood.

Qin Huaidao is really wise!

With his full support, as Du He said, this has initially opened up a bridge connecting the military generals.

The next step is to gain the support of Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and Li Ji.

Du He is worthy of being his number one military advisor, with far-sighted thoughts and thorough plans.

He originally thought that Duke Hu's Mansion was a useless weed and almost abandoned it. Fortunately, Du He was there to avoid causing huge losses.

The more Li Chengqian thought about it, the more excited he became. He raised his glass repeatedly and drank with Du He and Qin Huaidao.

Qin Huaidao was born into a noble military family and often had dinner with a group of generals. After the excitement, his mood gradually became calm.

After dinner, he chatted with Li Chengqian and Du He.

On the other hand, Xi Junmai came from a grassroots background.

He felt as if there were needles pricking his buttocks, and he twisted from side to side in restlessness. He was also very careful when eating and could not move his hands and feet freely.

Du He noticed his reservedness, so he raised his glass and gestured to him.

"Jun Mai, I offer you a toast. You are now the most important general under the Crown Prince."

"Your Excellency, I am too kind to praise you. The Crown Prince has many talented people under his command. I am not worthy of the position of the First General."

Xi Junmai didn't expect Du He to toast him, and his hand holding the wine glass was shaking with excitement.

Du He laughed and waved his hands.

"Junmai is still as humble as ever. Let's drink together. The prince will rely on your support in the future."

"Don't worry, my Lord. It is a great honor for me to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. My ancestors would be so proud of me."

Rough words are not rough.

Xi Junmai's words not only won Li Chengqian's favor, but also made Su Wan and Li Yi cover their mouths and laugh.

When a few people were chatting happily, a servant from the princess's mansion knocked on the door and walked in.

"Reporting to Her Royal Highness Princess, Prince Consort, His Royal Highness Prince Jin has arrived with a cart of supplements and is waiting in the lobby."

Hearing that their younger brother Li Zhi was coming, Li Chengqian and Li Yi looked at each other with happy smiles on their faces.

Li Yi stood up happily: "Quickly invite my ninth brother over!"

She then said to Linglong, "Linglong, arrange for someone to serve another table, and ask the kitchen to serve a few dishes."

"Your Highness, I will go right away."

Linglong responded, lowered her head and walked quickly out of the side hall.

Prince of Jin Li Zhi was the 14th son among Li Shimin's 9 sons, and was a brother of the same mother as Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Lizhi and Li Yi.

Li Zhi was born in the second year of Zhenguan, four years younger than Li Yi, so Li Yi called him the ninth brother.

Not long after, the young and handsome Li Zhi came to the side hall led by his servants.

He looked somewhat similar to Li Chengqian, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, square lips and a straight mouth. He was equally handsome and elegant, but there was a hint of cowardice between his brows.

Du He looked at the young Li Zhi and couldn't help but sigh that he was so lucky.

His personal abilities were not as good as those of his two brothers Li Chengqian and Li Tai, and he was not strong and courageous enough, but he was the last one to laugh when his two brothers were fighting each other and both were injured.

According to the normal course of history, shortly after Li Chengqian was deposed as the crown prince for his rebellion, Li Zhi was made the crown prince by Li Shimin with the full support of his uncle Zhangsun Wuji.

"Li Zhi, Li Zhi, you should be a good prince and guard the area for your brother."

Du He shook his head and muttered in his heart.

Because of his sudden appearance and the reversal of Li Chengqian's fate, history has undergone tremendous changes.

Li Zhi’s destiny to be an emperor is probably no longer there.

What Du He didn't know was that at this time, Li Zhi had no idea about the throne at all.

Both the Crown Prince and the King of Wei are far better than him.

With two outstanding brothers supporting him, and the young Li Zhi having no support from ministers, he had no competitive advantage at all, so he had no messy or evil thoughts.

"Meet the Crown Prince and Crown Princess."

Li Zhi walked into the side hall and saw his elder brother and sister-in-law there, so he bowed quickly.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Ninth brother, we are a family and we still have so many etiquettes. Come and sit down quickly."

"Brother, my father often reminds me that etiquette cannot be abolished."

Li Zhi looks like a cowardly scholar, but he is a very principled person.

Under the guidance of his servants, Li Zhi sat cross-legged on the new table next to Li Chengqian.

He seemed to be back home, not at all restrained. He picked up the chopsticks and tasted the delicious food on the table.

Li Yi asked with a smile: "Ninth brother, you seldom leave the palace, how come you have time to come to my sister today?"

Li Zhi quickly swallowed the meat in his mouth and replied honestly.

"Second sister, at noon, the emperor called me and my fourth brother to Ganlu Palace to test our knowledge, and told us the good news that you are pregnant."

"I was very happy to hear this news, so after the examination was over, I rushed here with a cart of supplements."