Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Just as Du He and the court officials were shocked by Li Shimin's order, Li Chengqian, who was sitting in the deputy chief position, stood up suddenly.

He turned to look at his father, who had a dignified look on his face, and spoke solemnly.

"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate!"

The civil and military officials who had originally focused their attention on Du He turned their heads to look at Li Chengqian with an expression of expectation on their faces.

Come to think of it, Du He is the prince's right-hand man.

Your Majesty sent Du He to Japan at this time, obviously wanting to push Du He into the fire pit.

If Du He were to be attacked by the rebels and accidentally die in Japan, the forces under the Crown Prince would suffer a great blow.

Li Shimin turned to look at Li Chengqian and said without changing his expression.

"Prince, what's wrong with what I did?"

Li Chengqian said quickly: "Father, the King of Wei is currently leading more than 7 rebels to flee to Japan, and it is very likely that they have already conquered the heartland of Japan!"

"Letting Du He and Liu Rengui go to Japan now is like walking into a tiger's mouth, isn't it?"

"I beg you, father, to revoke this order!"

When most of the civil and military officials heard Li Chengqian's words, they nodded in approval.

Although Japan has a population of millions, its combat effectiveness is extremely low. Faced with tens of thousands of well-equipped rebels, the territory of Japan is estimated to have been engulfed in flames.

In addition, King Wei and Du He were already in hostile camps, so both King Wei and Du Chuke wanted to cut Du He into pieces.

It is indeed not a wise choice to let Du He go to Japan at this time.

Just after Li Chengqian finished speaking, Hou Junji also stood up holding a tablet and gave advice.

"Your Majesty, I do not agree to let Du He and Liu Rengui go to Japan. After all, they are important officials of the country. How can they do such a thing as envoys?"

"How about sending another envoy to Japan with the imperial seal?"

Hou Junji's suggestion was immediately supported by Liu Li, Ma Zhou, Du Gou, Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing.

They all stood up and gave their advice.

"Your Majesty, Hou You Pushe is right. It is a waste of talent to have Minister Du as an envoy!"

"Besides, the current situation in Japan is unclear, we can't let Du Shangshu take risks!"

"Your Majesty, please choose another envoy!"

This group of people are on good terms with Du He. They would rather risk offending Li Shimin than have Du He go to a dangerous place like Japan.

At this moment, Changsun Wuji slowly stood up and spoke in a businesslike manner.

"You are wrong. I think Du He is the most suitable person to be the envoy!"

"It is precisely because we are not sure whether Japan and the King of Wei have fought that we need an important official who is both civil and military to deliver the imperial edict from the Tang Dynasty."

"If it were an ordinary official with mediocre ability, I'm afraid it would be a wasted trip!"

Chu Suiliang followed closely behind, he also stood up and spoke with a serious face.

"Wakoku has been sending scholars to the Tang Dynasty to study Confucianism and the legal system for many years, and they have also learned a lot of unique skills. Now it is time to send important officials to Wakoku to inquire about the military and political development of Wakoku!"

"And Du Shangshu is quite accomplished in the study of things. He can see through everything when he goes there!"

"Therefore, I believe that the chief envoy to Japan this time must be Minister Du!"

Immediately afterwards, Yuwen Jie, Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, Liu Shi, Han Yuan and others stood up and echoed the words of Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang.

This group of people flattered Du He as if he was a combination of the civil and military gods.

After listening to what Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang said, Du He knew what was going on.

"Damn it, it turns out that old silver coin Changsun Wuji is the one causing trouble!"

As expected, Li Shimin must have privately consulted Zhangsun Wuji in the past few days and consulted him about the selection of envoys to Japan.

In order to eliminate the forces under the prince's command, Changsun Wuji recommended himself to Li Shimin.

"It's a blessing in disguise that Li Shimin didn't intend to attack me!"

If Li Shimin wants to touch him, nothing anyone says today will be of any use.

Du He, who had calmed down, was also thinking about the pros and cons of this trip to Japan.

If we only take a few envoys and guards with us, we will definitely be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth, and we will most likely be surrounded and wiped out by the rebels led by the King of Wei.

But what if I lead tens of thousands of elite soldiers there?

Just as Du He was frowning and thinking, the ministers who were attached to the Eastern Palace and the ministers who were attached to the Prince of Jin's Mansion began to quarrel in the Taiji Hall.

Moreover, those who were fighting with each other were all high-ranking officials of the fourth rank and above, and a group of fifth-rank officials did not even dare to say a word.

After a cup of tea.

Li Shimin shouted with a livid face.

"enough!"

"You're making so much noise, are you treating Taiji Hall like a market place?"

The two groups of ministers who were fighting shut up when they saw Li Shimin getting angry.

Li Shimin's eyes swept over the ministers, then he looked at Du He and said, "Du He, I appointed you as the chief envoy because I know this trip is dangerous. Only an important minister with a quick mind like you can complete the mission!"

"You are on this mission to Japan. What kind of support do you need from me? Feel free to ask me!"

Li Shimin's words were very clear, that is, Du He must be sent as an envoy to Japan.

After hearing what Li Shimin said, Li Chengqian, Hou Junji, Liu Li and others were filled with anxiety.

Du He also came back to his senses from his meditation and started cursing Li Shimin in his heart.

"Fuck!"

"You knew it was dangerous to go to Japan, but you still sent me?"

"I'm still your son-in-law. My two sons are less than two months old. You want me to go to a dangerous place like Japan?"

A moment of silence.

Du He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this trip to Japan is extremely dangerous. I have three small requests, please agree to them."

Li Shimin nodded: "What is your request? Tell me."

Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining and others were delighted when they saw that Du He did not refuse.

If the prince could take this opportunity to get rid of Du He, what else would he have to play with them?

Steady!

Du He glanced at the group of people, then raised his mouth with a wicked smile.

"Your Majesty, my first request is that this trip be escorted by five generals: Xue Rengui, Xue Wanche, Niu Jinda, Li Zhen, and Yuchi Huan."

this...

When Xue Wanche, Niu Jinda and Li Ji heard Du He's first request, their mouths opened wide.

Are you watching a show that ends up happening to them?

Although Li Ji does not have to personally escort Du He to Japan, it is better to let his eldest son Li Zhen go with him!

Li Ji hesitated for a while and finally said nothing.

Fortunately, Yuchi Gong is now unemployed at home. If he knew that Du He was trying to trick Yuchi Huan, he might come over with a lance to cause trouble for Du He.

Li Shimin frowned and said after thinking for a while.

"Can!"

Du He had a smile on his face, and he continued, "My second request is to let Chang Sun Chong, Yu Lizheng, Chu Yanfu, and Liu Zhiren serve as envoys!"