Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As early as last year, Fang Yiai was sentenced to serve his sentence in Sishui Road.

Now Gao Yang is about to give birth, and she said that the baby in her belly is Fang Yiai's son. Who would believe this if she told others?

Li Chengqian then said in a deep voice: "Du He, the emperor's sister Gao Yang is having an affair with the monk Bian Ji. Do you think the child in her belly will be Bian Ji's?"

If Fang Xuanling had not joined him, he would not have cared about the troubles of Emperor Gaoyang's sister.

But now Fang Xuanling has made it clear that he will support him, so he has to consider Fang Xuanling as his aide.

If the child in Gao Yang's belly is not Fang Yiai's son, then this would be a big deal!

Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, Princess Gaoyang is pregnant with a child, and it should be Fang Yiai's child."

Then he told the story of Fang Yiai being punished to go to the Sishui Road and stay at Princess Gaoyang's mansion for half a day.

Moreover, Gao Yang did not meet with Monk Bian Ji for a period of time afterwards.

After hearing Du He's analysis, Li Chengqian said with relief.

"That's good!"

Du He stayed in the East Palace for a while, and then went back to the Ministry of Works to continue writing the battle plan.

...

In the next few days, in addition to thinking about the battle plan against the Western Regions and Indian countries, Du He also took time to pay attention to Master Xuanzang's compilation of "A Record of the Western Regions of the Great Tang Dynasty".

Hongfu Temple.

Inside an elegant and quiet Zen room.

When Du He looked at the first paragraph dictated by Master Xuanzang and written by Monk Bian Ji, a look of admiration immediately appeared on his face.

Even though Bian Ji broke the taboo of chastity, his literary talent was indeed remarkable.

"good."

Du He praised and then put the paper back on the table.

He stared at Bian Ji and found that although Bian Ji had no hair, he was elegant and handsome, with an inexplicable temperament.

"No wonder Gao Yang is so obsessed with her."

"It turns out to be a gigolo."

While Du He was muttering to himself, Bian Ji felt uneasy being stared at.

He knew that Duke Hanguo Du He was the consort of Princess Chengyang.

He had accidentally bumped into Princess Chengyang before. If Duke Hanguo wanted to stand up for Princess Chengyang, wouldn't he be dead?

Du He saw that Bian Ji's body was trembling slightly, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he spoke in a low voice.

"Bian Ji, what are you afraid of?"

Monk Bian Ji immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, his voice trembling.

"Duke Hanguo, I accidentally bumped into Her Royal Highness the Princess. Please show some mercy and spare my life!"

Du He smiled and said, "Get up. I won't touch you at all."

It is hard to say whether Fang Xuanling would spare Bian Ji's life after completing "A Record of the Western Regions of the Great Tang Dynasty".

After all, Princess Gaoyang is now pregnant, and Fang Xuanling can no longer tolerate the affair between Gaoyang and Bian Ji.

"Thank you, Lord Korea!"

Bian Ji kowtowed heavily several times.

Just then, the door of the Zen temple was pushed open and Master Xuanzang, who had just gone to the toilet, walked in.

He asked in astonishment when he saw Bian Ji kowtow to Du He.

"Bianji, did you offend Duke Han?"

Du He waved his hand and said, "Master Xuanzang, you don't have to think too much. Bian Ji is just grateful for my advice."

Bian Ji quickly said: "Yes, I am grateful for the guidance of Duke Hanguo."

Xuanzang knew that the two of them were trying to put him off, but he didn't ask any more questions.

When it comes to an important official like the Duke of Han, the more he knows, the less benefit it will bring him.

Du He then asked: "Master Xuanzang, according to your estimate, how long will it take to complete the compilation of "The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions"?

Xuanzang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then spoke in a firm tone.

"Duke Hanguo, with the assistance of Bian Ji and several ministers, I am confident that I can compile the book within four months."

His focus now is on compiling "A Record of the Western Regions of the Great Tang Dynasty", and the translation of Buddhist scriptures is left to his disciples and other Buddhist masters.

"That's good."

Du He nodded slightly.

Li Shimin had asked him many times about the progress of compiling "A Record of the Western Regions of the Great Tang Dynasty", which shows how anxious Li Shimin was.

At this moment, Zhang Shizheng's report came from the door of the Zen room.

"Master, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites you to the East Palace."

"Okay." Du He responded.

After giving Xuanzang a few instructions, he left quickly.

...

East Palace.

Mingde Hall.

When Du He saw Li Chengqian, he discovered that he was sitting at the desk in a daze with a serious expression on his face, and he didn't even notice that he had walked in.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

Hearing Gao Duhe's voice, Li Chengqian, who was lost in thought, came back to his senses.

He waved to the palace maids and attendants on both sides, signaling them to leave.

A moment of silence.

Li Chengqian stood up, walked quickly to Du He, and whispered through gritted teeth.

"Du He, Li Ke returned to Chang'an yesterday, and my father called me and Li Zhi to have dinner together."

"When reminiscing about the past, Father mentioned the wars against the Western Regions and the Indian countries, and Li Ke's answer made Father very satisfied!"

"The Emperor promoted Li Ke to the rank of Right Marquis General on the spot, and promised him that he would lead a large army to participate in this war in the future!"

Well...

The corner of Du He's mouth twitched slightly.

By letting Prince Li Ke make achievements, did Li Shimin want to train Li Ke to be a person like Li Daozon and Li Xiaogong, or did he want to see what Li Ke's command ability was?

While thinking, Du He found something wrong.

He asked in astonishment, "Your Highness, isn't the Prince of Jin the Right General?"

In the tenth year of Zhenguan (636), Empress Wende, Zhangsun, passed away. The nine-year-old Prince of Jin, Li Zhi, was moved by his grief and longing for her.

So Li Shimin, overflowing with fatherly love, immediately appointed Li Zhi as the Right General of Wuhou.

However, Li Zhi's Right General Wuhou, like Li Tai's Left General Wuhou, were both honorary positions without real power.

The current twelve generals of the guards have basically been stripped of their military power.

All military power was concentrated in the hands of the Zhechou Duwei, some powerful governors, and provincial governors in each state.

Li Chengqian said with a dark face: "Father, the emperor has appointed Li Zhi as the Grand Commandant and the Grand Commander of Bingzhou, supervising the military affairs of Bingzhou, Daizhou, Yizhou, Fenzhou, Shizhou, Daizhou, Zhaozhou, Xingzhou, Mingzhou, Lanzhou, Luzhou, and Shuozhou!"

Du He's heart moved.

He asked doubtfully, "Your Highness, does His Majesty want the Prince of Jin to go to the vassal state?"

Li Shimin had already allocated fiefs to ordinary princes when they were a few years old, and even drove them out of Chang'an to establish their own fiefdoms.

Li Zhi was already 19 years old this year, and this was the first time that Li Shimin allocated him a fiefdom.

However, a legitimate son is a legitimate son, and Li Zhi's starting point was far superior to that of other princes.

Li Chengqian shook his head: "Father asked Li Zhi not to resign and to remain in Chang'an."

No wonder Li Chengqian looked so unhappy.

It turned out that Li Shimin secretly gave a lot of power to the two princes.

Du He thought for a long time, then he smiled and comforted him.

"Your Highness, it's good that His Majesty has asked Prince Chu Li Ke to expand the territory. Having a prince who is good at fighting can also help you guard the area in the future."

"As for your majesty appointing the Prince of Jin as Situ, there is no need to worry. After all, it is just an honorary position."

"Although the King of Jin was appointed as the Grand Commander of Bingzhou and in charge of the military affairs of the twelve states, the King of Jin and his followers did not dare to rebel!"