Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Du He, who was originally just filling in the gaps, was filled with doubts when he heard that Li Shimin had actually appointed him as deputy general to go to the war.

He is not a military general?

Moreover, he is not a talented person like Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji who are both civil and military. What role can he play if he is sent there?

In addition, Li Yi and Linglong are already seven months pregnant and will give birth in another three months. He doesn't want to go out and get this little military achievement at this time.

Although Du He didn't want to go out, Cheng Yaojin was extremely excited.

The rebels are not strong, so while they can stretch their muscles, they can also make some military achievements. It's a good job that you can't ask for.

Cheng Yaojin stood up and shouted.

"The minister obeys the order!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will work with the generals to quickly suppress the rebels!"

After Cheng Yaojin sat down, Du He stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, I am not a military commander, and I only have a passing knowledge of military tactics. I am afraid I cannot take on the responsibility of a deputy general!"

"How about you send a general?"

He is now the Minister of Works, and the ministers above him are not very old. No matter how many contributions he has made under Li Shimin, he has no chance of promotion.

Moreover, his title was the fourth-rank Duke of a County, and the next rank higher would be the Duke of a State.

The little credit he had rendered in suppressing the rebellion was hardly enough to earn him a higher title.

Instead of wandering around, I might as well learn how to make paper.

Li Chengqian also didn't want Du He, his right-hand man, to leave Chang'an, otherwise no one would help him keep an eye on the Prince of Jin's Mansion, so he also stood up and advised his father.

"Father, I think what Du He said makes sense."

"Du He is only a civil official, not a military commander. It is indeed difficult for him to play a role in suppressing the rebellion."

"Plus, the princess is pregnant now, so it might not be a good idea to let Du He leave Chang'an at this time."

There was silence for more than ten breaths.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Prince, when you recommended Du He as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Liaodong Road last year, you said that Du He was a man of both civil and military talents."

"And Du He performed very well on the battlefields of Goguryeo and Baekje, playing a greater role than many veteran generals."

"Let him go and gain some experience. Two months is enough to quell this rebellion."

A civil official who cannot lead troops to fight is not a qualified civil official.

Like Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Liu Li under his command, they all led the army into battle personally and had very good records.

As Li Shimin finished speaking, the old scoundrel Changsun Wuji actually stood up and flattered Du He.

"Du Shangshu is a man of extraordinary talent, proficient in both civil and military tactics."

"We are all old, and the world will be ruled by young people in the future. Du Shangshu is a leader of the younger generation and should set an example!"

Soon after, Hou Junji, Liu Li, Cheng Yaojin and others also advised Du He to go out and gain some experience.

They were very optimistic about Du He and hoped that he would make achievements in both military and political fields.

"Hey..."

Du He sighed in his heart, then clasped his fists and said to Li Shimin.

"I accept the decree!"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Du He, when you were conquering Goguryeo, I appointed you as the third-rank General Yunhui."

"Since you are the deputy general this time, I will appoint you as the champion general of the third rank."

"If you perform well in suppressing the rebellion, I will reward you handsomely!"

Whether it is General Yunhui or General Guanjun, they are both military officials without any specific power.

For a civil servant like Du He, holding the title of a military official would make it easier for him to command and dispatch his soldiers.

Du He clasped his fists again and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Even if he became a champion general, he was at least a person holding a third-rank official position in both civil and military affairs.

When Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang heard His Majesty's last words, they looked at each other, their faces showing great confusion.

How big a reward can be considered a great reward?

You don't want to promote Du He's official position, do you?

Just when everyone was thinking different things, Li Shimin explained some big and small matters, and then waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.

Li Shimin took a careful look at the battle report, then murmured in a complicated tone.

"I didn't expect Qingque's leadership ability is so strong. It's a pity that his talent is used in the wrong place."

Relying solely on the military forces of three states and the support of a number of aristocratic families, Qingque conquered 12 powerful states and counties in just a few days.

With such talent, he is not much weaker than Li Chengqian.

"Hey!"

Li Shimin sighed heavily, then whispered with a sad face.

"Qingque, Qingque, you are making it so difficult for me!"

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the other side.

Cheng Yaojin put his arm on Du He's shoulder and said with a smirk on his face.

"Du He, don't look so sad, kid."

"You secured a chance for Xi Junmai to fight, so I owe you a favor."

"You don't need to worry about anything, I will take care of everything else. Just follow me and fight with me."

Du He is a really nice guy. He always thinks of his good son-in-law Xi Junmai in everything he does.

According to the original combat arrangement, Xi Junmai, who was far away in Sishui Road, would not have the opportunity to fight.

After all, the court still has a large number of capable and battle-hardened generals and lieutenant generals, all of whom are waiting for the opportunity to fight and make meritorious deeds.

Du He smiled and said, "Then I would like to thank Uncle Cheng for his care."

Night falls.

In the backyard of Princess Chengyang's mansion.

When Du He told Li Yi and Linglong the news that he was going to join the army to fight, worry immediately appeared on their faces.

Li Yi said worriedly, "Husband, you must be careful about everything."

"Swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield, and there are hidden arrows that can hurt people. You must protect your own safety."

Li Yi was sad for a few days after hearing the news that his fourth brother had rebelled a few days ago.

Now her husband is going to take part in suppressing a rebellion again, and the target of the rebellion is her own brother, which makes it difficult for her to accept it for a while.

Du He said comfortingly: "Yier, Linglong, don't worry."

"This rebellion is a farce and will surely be suppressed within two months."

For the next two days, Du He basically stayed at home to accompany Li Yi, Linglong and Du Ping'an, and also took time to meet Yin Yushan.

Day three.

Cheng Yaojin's old subordinate, General Guo Daquan of the Right Guard, came to the princess's mansion and reported to Du He.

"General Du, General Cheng asks you to go to the Ministry of War to meet up."

"The army will set out in an hour!"

You know what, the title of General Du sounds much better than Minister Du.

"Wait a moment, I'll go change into my military uniform."

Du He returned to the backyard, put on soft armor, and put on a gray cloak on the outside. Then he picked up the sword that he had not drawn for years.

An hour later.

The 20,000 elite troops, led by Cheng Yaojin and Du He, quickly left Chang'an.