Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After the meeting.

Before leaving, Li Zhi glanced at Du He with cold eyes.

Then, under Du He's contemptuous gaze, he angrily left the Tai Chi Hall, brushing his wide sleeves.

As a favored prince, he was humiliated in public by a minister today, and he had no way to complain to his father, which made him full of anger.

As for Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining, Zhangsun Wuji and others, they also left with gloomy faces.

After Du He walked out of the Taiji Hall, his elder brother Du Gou caught up with him.

"Wait a minute, old man."

Hearing his elder brother's voice behind him, Du He stopped and turned around to wait for him to come closer.

Du Gou came up to Du He and said helplessly, "Second Brother, how dare you go against His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin in the court?"

"Although you are deeply trusted by the Crown Prince, he is not yet the Emperor. It is inappropriate for a subject like you to say these words."

"If His Majesty knew what you said to King Jin, I'm afraid he would punish you severely!"

In the 640th year of Zhenguan (), ministers of the third rank and above in the court did not take the initiative to salute when they saw Wei Wang Li Tai, and this matter reached the ears of Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was furious and immediately summoned all ministers above the third rank to Liangyi Hall for questioning.

Now Du He ridiculed King Jin in public, which was a much more serious situation.

Du He smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother. The King of Jin is the Grand Marshal when he attends the court. I am just arguing with him."

The prince did not have the power to participate in state affairs.

Li Zhi and Li Ke were able to appear in the Taiji Hall and participate in the daily court meetings because of their identities as Taiwei and You Wuhou General.

Hearing Du He's words, Du Gou frowned and said.

"Second brother, even if the King of Jin attends the court in the name of the Grand Marshal, you should not make enemies with him!"

"Let the three brothers fight over the conflicts in the royal family. As subjects, we can just support them silently behind the scenes."

"You are now in a high position with great difficulty, and you can make further progress in the future. You can't be the first one to stand out!"

Seeing that his elder brother's face was serious, Du He did not continue to reason.

He quickly admitted his mistake and said, "Brother, I know I was wrong, and I will definitely correct it."

Du Gou saw that his second brother looked frivolous and obviously did not take his words to heart.

He said helplessly: "I hope you can listen to what I say."

As he said this, he shook his head and walked slowly towards the Chancellery.

Du He stood there thinking for more than ten breaths, then returned to the Ministry of Works with a calm expression.

After dealing with today's government affairs, Du He went to the Production Bureau again to check the progress of the development of distilled alcohol.

Liang Yunling came over with a ceramic bottle and said with a happy face.

"Korean Gong, we have distilled alcohol. Let's see if it can meet your requirements."

"Dr. Sun has already tested it on more than a dozen injured people, and none of them developed suppuration afterwards."

Hearing this good news, Du He's face lit up slightly.

He opened the bottle cap and smelled it, and found that it had a pungent and spicy smell, which was the smell of alcohol.

Du He then ordered: "Bring a burning piece of wood over here. I want to test whether the alcohol concentration is up to standard!"

Alcohol is actually a high-concentration wine. Only when the alcohol concentration reaches above 60% can it be ignited by fire.

In the absence of other professional testing instruments, this stupid method can only be used for testing.

"promise!"

Liang Yunling responded respectfully and then ran to get the torch himself.

Not long after, he came over with a torch.

Du He poured some of the alcohol in the bottle onto the table, then took a torch and lit it.

Seeing the alcohol burning, Du He smiled and said.

"Not bad!"

“That’s alcohol!”

When Liang Yunling heard the good news, his face was filled with smiles.

Du He continued, "From today on, Liangyunshu will begin to produce alcohol in large quantities!"

"I will report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince later and seek a reward for you!"

In just over a month, the army will attack the Eastern Turks and the Xueyantuo, and the alcohol will come in handy immediately.

Now that we can produce more, Su Dingfang and Li Ji can also use their hands.

"As ordered!"

Commander Liang Yun excitedly bowed and responded.

Du He gave further instructions and then took the remaining alcohol to the East Palace.

When he arrived at the Mingde Hall, he found Li Chengqian already sitting inside, reviewing memorials with a serious expression.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Alcohol that can disinfect and kill bacteria has been developed. Your Highness, please send someone to report it to His Majesty!"

Li Chengqian walked up to Du He, took the alcohol and smelled it.

He was surprised and said, "Du He, isn't this just strong liquor?"

"That's right." Du He nodded with a smile and then explained the principle of alcohol again.

After more than ten breaths.

Li Chengqian suddenly realized: "So that's it!"

"Since Sun Simiao has already tested that alcohol has miraculous effects, I will ask the Ministry of Personnel to draw up a reward."

There was a pause.

He said to Du He, "Du He, since the alcohol came from your hands, why don't you report it to the emperor?"

Du He waved his hand quickly and said, "Your Highness, I have some personal matters to deal with these days. Please send someone else to report."

Li Chengqian curled his lips: "You want to be lazy again?"

Du He waved his hands and said, "Your Highness, I really have something to do."

In addition to dealing with Yin Yushan's affairs, he also didn't want to go to Cuiwei Palace right now.

Otherwise, Wu Meiniang, the ambitious vixen, would definitely pester him to have a child.

What would he do if she followed Yin Yushan's example, letting her clothes fall off and then forcibly removing his armor?

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is better not to meet her for now.

Li Chengqian asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

"Don't tell me that your wife is pregnant again?"

this...

Du He paused for a moment, then rubbed his hands and said, "I'm going to take a concubine."

"what!"

Li Chengqian's mouth was wide open.

He asked with a gossipy look on his face, "Which family is this girl from?"

"Yin Yushan."

"she?"

Li Chengqian's expression was surprised again.

Du He curled his lips and said, "Your Highness, I was ordered by you to tease that witch Yin Yushan."

"She is pregnant with me now, you have to take half the responsibility."

Hearing Du He's shameless words, Li Chengqian raised two middle fingers at him.

He raised his eyebrows and said, "Du He, you look so calm. Has the imperial sister agreed to your request to take a concubine?"

"Your Highness is very smart."

"Since my sister has agreed, I will give you a great gift when the time comes!"

"How big?"

"You are such a money-grubber. I will give you 5000 strings of cash!"

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Du He's face was immediately filled with smiles.

Just then, Qin Huaidao walked in quickly to report.

"Your Highness, the Western Turks have sent an envoy!"

The Western Turks sent Shichen over?

Upon hearing the news, Li Chengqian and Du He's expressions paused slightly.

The Tang Dynasty was preparing to conquer the Western Turks next year, but unexpectedly, the Western Turks sent envoys over. This is really interesting.

Li Chengqian frowned and said, "Call them in."

"promise."

Qin Huaidao responded and then ran out quickly.

Li Chengqian asked softly, "Du He, you said that the Western Turks sent envoys here to beg for mercy?"

Du He shook his head and said, "We'll know when they come over."

It didn't take long.

Two middle-aged men in strange costumes walked in led by Qin Huaidao.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

"I am here at the order of Yibi Shekui Khan to ask for marriage from the Tang Dynasty!"