Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

According to Li Shimin's original plan, he only asked Niu Jinda, Xue Wanche and Liu Rengui to assist Li Tai in conquering a small piece of territory.

Now that his beloved son Li Tai had a place to settle down, he could slowly expand the territory.

But what he didn't expect was that this guy Du He actually wiped out the entire Japanese royal family and court officials.

He also joined forces with Li Tai's soldiers and destroyed the main force of Japan in a few moves.

The more Li Shimin looked at Du He, the more he liked him.

He felt that Du He was a promising child, so he married his second daughter Li Yi to him. Now it seems that his vision was right.

Hearing Li Shimin's praise, Du He said modestly.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This trip has yielded such great results, thanks to the strong support of General Niu, General Xue, and General Xue."

"I just moved my mouth, I didn't accomplish anything great."

Although Du He spoke modestly, he was actually looking forward to Li Shimin's reward.

He is now the Minister of Works, General Zuo Wuhou, and Duke of Xiangyang County. If he is rewarded with official positions and titles, he will reach the top in one step.

If his title could be promoted, it would be better than raising his official position!

As for the rewards of gold, silver and other valuables, Du He doesn't feel much about it now.

He was now obsessed with taking Li Tai's private treasure. Once he got the 120 million strings of cash, he would be one of the richest men among the ministers.

Hearing Du He's humble words, Li Shimin smiled and nodded.

Then Li Shimin consulted Du He, Niu Jinda, Xue Wanche and others, and then waved to them.

"You have been traveling for months, go back and have a good rest first!"

"As for the rebels, the Japanese women, and the treasures on the ship, I will arrange for others to take charge."

"I will announce your rewards when we go to court tomorrow!"

Everyone's faces lit up with joy, and then they stood up excitedly and saluted with their fists clasped.

"I'm waiting to retire."

After leaving Liangyi Palace, Du He felt the spring breeze of the 20 years of Zhenguan, and a solemn look appeared on his face.

Just now in Liangyi Hall, he found that Li Shimin looked much older than he was a few months ago.

Although they had not seen each other for only four or five months, Du He felt that Li Shimin's face seemed to have aged ten years.

Du He frowned and thought to himself.

"It seems that Li Shimin's wind disease has worsened again, and even Sun Simiao is helpless!"

"If this continues, I'm afraid he will die in three years, just like in the original history!"

These three years are particularly important. As Li Shimin's condition worsens, his brain will probably become less useful.

I just don’t know what tricks Li Shimin’s close ministers, such as Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang, will play during this period!

The course of history has changed greatly now. While Du He is trying to stabilize Li Chengqian, he can only counter the schemes of the Prince of Jin's Mansion as they come.

Just as Du He was about to leave the palace, Qin Huaidao came running towards him from the front, speaking breathlessly.

"Minister Du, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites you to the Mingde Hall."

Well...

Du He's expression paused slightly.

He also wanted to go back to spend time with his wife and children, and to comfort Yin Yushan, but he didn't expect Li Chengqian to ask him to go to the East Palace again.

After muttering a few words, Du He said with a smile.

"Huai Dao, let's go."

On the way to the East Palace, Qin Huaidao said to Du He excitedly.

"Minister Du, since General Xi is serving as the Grand Commander of Sishui Road and cannot continue to serve as the Eastern Palace Thousand Bull Rate, Your Majesty has appointed me as the Eastern Palace Thousand Bull Rate before the New Year's Day to take charge of the Eastern Palace Thousand Bulls."

"I am now a fourth-rank official!"

He is only 22 years old this year, but he has already been promoted to the fourth rank official position. I believe that before he turns 30, he will be able to become one of the sixteen generals of the guards!

During this period, my mother has been feeling emotional, saying that it was all thanks to him that he took the initiative to show goodwill to Du He, otherwise he would not have been promoted so quickly.

In addition, the generals and generals in the court are all over 50 years old, and they will have to resign and go home soon.

As one of the prince's confidants and recommended by Du He, he will naturally continue to be reused.

Du He patted his broad shoulders and said with a smile on his face.

"Huai Dao, congratulations!"

"During this period of time, continue to hone your martial arts and learn more about military tactics. You will continue to be valued in the future."

Hearing Du He's words, Qin Huaidao's smile widened.

He quickly said, "Shangshu Du, I have been practicing martial arts diligently during this period, and I have made a lot of progress compared to before!"

Du He nodded and then praised him a few words.

After a cup of tea.

The two came to Mingde Hall.

When Du He walked into the hall, he found Li Chengqian wearing a light yellow casual suit, sitting upright at his desk reviewing memorials.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

Hearing Du He's familiar voice, Li Chengqian looked up and then put down the pen in his hand.

He walked up to Du He and said with a smile.

"Du He, you guys made quite a fuss on this trip!"

"Not only did he bring back a large amount of gold and silver, he also brought back tens of thousands of Japanese women!"

Then he raised his eyebrows and asked with a smirk.

"Du He, tell me the truth, have you ever brought a Japanese woman with you?"

In the 18th year of Zhenguan, when he led an army of 100,000 to conquer Goguryeo, he brought more than 200,000 Goguryeo women back to the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, almost every soldier who led the troops to the war was assigned a woman.

Soldiers with greater contributions were given several more.

Now Du He only led thousands of imperial guards to Japan, and brought back tens of thousands of Japanese women and hundreds of large ships.

Such ability is truly genius.

Du He curled his lips and said, "Your Highness, I have carefully looked at them, and none of these Japanese women are of good looks."

"The Queen of Japan is pretty good-looking, but she's a little old, and she's given birth to several children."

"I can't kill someone like that."

Although he also wanted to feel what was different about the Japanese women of that era, after looking around, he really didn't see anyone that caught his eye.

Li Chengqian said disdainfully: "You are just pretending to be noble."

"Didn't you like this the most in the past? Isn't the Queen of Japan exactly what you want?"

In the past, whenever Du He saw the dancers in the Eastern Palace, he would clamor to take one back.

Now, it seems like he has become a gentleman.

Du He shrugged: "Although the Queen of Japan still has her charm, she is already in her forties. Even if she were my mother, I would still despise her for being too old."

There was a pause.

Du He said speechlessly: "Your Highness, you asked me to come here, don't you want to hurt me?"

"If it's nothing serious, I'll go back to the princess's mansion now. I haven't seen my wife and children for a few months, and I miss them very much."

Seeing that Du He wanted to go back, Li Chengqian didn't continue talking nonsense.

He said with a serious face, "Du He, my father has conferred upon Li Ke the title of King of Chu, and has appointed him as the governor of Songzhou, supervising the military affairs of the eight states of Song, Hao, Chen, Ying, Xu, Yu, Bian, and Xu!"

"Because Li Ke's princess is from the Hongnong Yang clan, now everyone in the Hongnong Yang clan has turned around to support Li Ke!"

what!

Confer the title of King of Chu on Li Ke?

After a brief moment of astonishment, Du He asked curiously, "Your Highness, isn't King of Chu Li Kuan's title?"