Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Du He quickly picked up the wine jar and gestured to Fang Xuanling.

"Uncle Fang, please."

The two toasted each other, then began to eat the meal on the table, chatting only about trivial matters.

When they had almost finished eating, Fang Xuanling asked with a complicated expression.

"Nephew Du, it was Princess Gaoyang's request to let Fang Yiai come back, right?"

When Du He heard Fang Xuanling's words, his expression paused slightly.

Since Fang Xuanling knew that he had been to Princess Gaoyang's mansion, it meant that Fang Xuanling had been secretly sending people to monitor Gao Yang.

Fang Xuanling even knew clearly that Gao Yang had an affair with the monk Bian Ji, and that she was pregnant.

After thinking about these key points clearly, Du He admitted it calmly.

"Uncle Fang, I was indeed entrusted by Princess Gaoyang to ask Fang Yiai to return to Chang'an as soon as possible."

"Of course, my nephew also intends to befriend the Fang family."

Fang Xuanling nodded in appreciation of Du He's frank words.

A few breaths of silence.

Fang Xuanling's complexion gradually returned to normal, and he spoke solemnly.

"Nephew Du, I understand what you mean, but you should also know my difficulties."

"I have served as Shang Shu Zuo Pushe for more than ten years, and now I am the Minister of Works. I cannot openly support the crown prince."

"Otherwise, your majesty's suspicion of the prince will become even more serious!"

As a core aide to the Qin Palace, he planned many schemes for Li Shimin against Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, and he was very clear about the art of power.

Your Majesty is now seriously ill, and there is no powerful prince like the King of Wei to check and balance the Crown Prince.

Now, His Majesty is vaguely worried, fearing that the Crown Prince will not be able to control himself and will launch a palace coup ahead of time.

It is not without precedent that a prince would attempt to launch a palace coup.

In March of the 17th year of Zhenguan, the rebellion of the Prince of Qi failed, which implicated the Crown Prince in his rebellion.

Even in your Majesty's hands, there is a lot of evidence that the Crown Prince is preparing to launch a palace coup.

Fortunately, Du He stepped forward and killed the key witness Hegan Chengji, which saved the prince and his followers.

Moreover, Helan Chushi, the Eastern Palace's chief servant and Hou Junji's son-in-law, also died in unclear circumstances.

If nothing unexpected happens, he must have been silenced by the Crown Prince and Hou Junji.

As for why Your Majesty did not conduct a thorough investigation, it was probably because he did not have the heart to expose the Crown Prince's intention to rebel.

When Du He heard Fang Xuanling's words, he knew that he also had the idea of leaning towards the Eastern Palace, and the big stone in his heart fell.

Think about it.

Du He smiled and said, "I understand your position and concerns. I will report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince later."

"Uncle Fang, the Crown Prince doesn't need you to openly support him. All you need to do is keep an eye on Changsun Wuji and prevent him from misleading His Majesty."

"Changsun Wuji and the Guanlong family behind him are secretly supporting Jin Wang Li Zhi. We must be on guard!"

Fang Xuanling nodded solemnly.

As one of Li Shimin's close ministers, Fang Xuanling also knew about the little tricks of Zhangsun Wuji and the Guanlong Group behind him.

They took advantage of Your Majesty's support for Prince Jin to check and balance the Crown Prince, and then formed a clique crazily.

The current followers of the Prince of Jin's Mansion include Zuo Pushe Fang Xuanling, Shangshu Youcheng Yuwenjie, Zhongshu Zuo Shilang Yu Zhining, Zhongshu You Shilang Chu Suiliang, Secretary Xiao Deyan, Zhongshu Sheren Liu Shi, and Jieshi Zhong Han Yuan.

If it is not curbed, it will surely lead to disaster in the future.

And once the Guanlong Group gains power, they will definitely suppress the Shandong Group frantically.

By then, the descendants of these people will probably have a hard time in the court.

Du He opened his heart and said, "Uncle Fang, if you can always speak for the prince in front of His Majesty, the prince will definitely use Fang Yizhi, Fang Yiai, Fang Yize, Fang Yiyi and others in the future."

"And I guarantee that one of them will be the Minister of the Three Provinces and Six Ministries!"

After hearing Du He's words, Fang Xuanling did not think he was arrogant.

Now Du He's position in the prince's heart is much higher than his and Changsun Wuji's position in His Majesty's heart.

During the period when the prince went astray, it was Du He who pulled him out little by little.

Moreover, under Du He's planning, the prince not only reversed his reputation, but also gathered many civil and military officials under his command.

People like Xue Rengui, Su Dingfang, Xi Junmai, Pei Xingjian, Qin Huaidao and others will definitely hold core civil and military positions in the future.

Even the three playboys Cui Shenji, Wang Jingzhi and Xiao Kai will see their status rise.

Now that Du He had given him such a promise, Fang Xuanling was very excited.

After a few moments of silence, Fang Xuanling said with a smile.

"Nephew Du, go back and tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that I will keep an eye on Zhangsun Wuji."

Seeing Fang Xuanling give in, Du He's smile grew even wider.

Du He raised the wine bottle and said, "Uncle Fang, I would like to offer you a toast. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future."

"Nephew Du is too modest."

Fang Xuanling said this with a smile, then raised the wine bottle and gestured to Du He.

He had been an official for decades, but this was the first time he had met someone like Du He.

Talented, resourceful and capable.

The curved plow, movable type printing, horseshoe, "Pinyin" and "Chinese dictionary" that they invented are all magical things that benefit the country and the people.

But Du He's shortcomings are equally obvious. He forms cliques for personal gain and promotes people around him lavishly.

Moreover, after Du He fell out with his family, he cleaned up all the family officials who were employed in Chang'an.

This kind of behavior of not recognizing relatives has no personal ethics at all.

Du He stayed in Duke Liang's mansion for more than an hour. After discussing everything, he left with a smile on his face.

The next day.

After the court meeting of all officials.

Du He did not return to the Ministry of Works, but went to the Eastern Palace to report to Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness, the Duke of Liang has promised to support your ascension to the throne, but his status is sensitive and he will not show it too obviously."

what!

Is Duke Liang willing to support me?

Li Chengqian stood up suddenly, then walked quickly to Du He and said.

"Du He, how did you convince Duke Liang?"

He had secretly tried to win over Fang Xuanling before, but Fang Xuanling remained unmoved.

I didn't expect Du He to be so capable that he could actually bring Fang Xuanling, his father's right-hand man, onto the East Palace's ship.

Du He did not hide anything and recounted the process of winning over Fang Xuanling.

He also emphasized the promise he made to Fang Xuanling.

After listening.

Li Chengqian said with a smile on his face: "Du He, as long as Duke Liang supports me and promises that one of his sons will be one of the six ministers, this is not a big deal!"

In his view, ascending the throne is the top priority.

With Fang Xuanling's support, his chances of ascending the throne will be greater.

Moreover, Fang Xuanling's eldest son, Fang Yizheng, was a man of real talent and learning. Appointing him as one of the six ministers of the Ministry of Finance was a completely worthy position.

After the excitement.

Li Chengqian suddenly thought of the fact that Gao Yang was pregnant, and he asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Du He, you said that Emperor Gaoyang's sister is now nearly nine months pregnant?"

"Are you sure you are Fang Yiai's offspring?"