Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

When Li Zhi heard Li Yifu call him the emperor, he felt a little happy.

This servant was like a worm in his stomach, knowing what he was thinking.

Li Zhi's face was stern, and he pretended to be angry and said, "Master Yi, you must not tell this to anyone else. Otherwise, it will only cause trouble for me, and your own life will be in danger."

Li Yifu smiled and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I obey your order!"

His words "minister" made Li Zhi laugh happily.

My originally depressed mood has also improved a lot.

at this time.

Chu Suiliang, the chief secretary of the Prince of Jin's Palace, walked in. He glanced coldly at Li Yifu, then reported to Li Zhi with a serious expression.

"Your Highness Prince Jin, something happened!"

"Li Jing proposed that Du He be appointed Minister of War. Although Your Majesty didn't explicitly state it, I have a feeling Your Majesty agrees!"

Boom~

Li Zhi's complicated mood suddenly exploded like a bolt from the blue.

Once Du He becomes the Minister of War, wouldn't Li Chengqian's power in the army be at its peak?

Li Chengqian trained super generals such as Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui and Xi Junmai, who played an important role in the army.

I didn't expect that the emperor not only has no fear of Li Chengqian, but also plans to promote Du He, a core aide of the Eastern Palace, to the position of Minister of War. What is the emperor thinking?

Is he really not afraid that Li Chengqian will usurp the throne in advance?

impossible!

There is no way that my father would let down his guard against Li Chengqian!

My father ascended the throne by holding military power. He must have other intentions for doing so.

What exactly is the purpose?

There was silence for a long time.

Li Zhi frowned and asked, "Chapter Master Chu, didn't you and Zhang Xuansu strongly advise the Emperor?"

"Don't you all know the serious consequences of Du He becoming the Minister of War?"

Hey!

Chu Suiliang sighed secretly.

He shook his head and said, "Your Highness Prince Jin, His Majesty's attitude was very decisive and he didn't give us a chance to speak."

Then he briefly recounted the general process of the discussion.

Chu Suiliang did not let Li Yifu go out either. This man, who had some ability but was good at flattery, was one of the most trusted staff members of the Prince of Jin's Palace by His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin.

Even when they were discussing private matters, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin would let Li Yifu participate.

After listening.

Li Zhi said solemnly, "Chu Changshi, go to the Duke of Shen's mansion tonight and see the Duke of Zhao and ask him if he has any solution."

"promise."

Chu Suiliang bowed in response.

...

The next day.

20 miles outside Chang'an City.

Li Shimin, led by Li Chengqian, Li Zhi and other important officials above the fifth rank, stood on the wide official road, looking forward to it.

In their sight, a group of fully armored cavalry were galloping towards them quickly.

A young voice shouted from the crowd.

"The Duke of Han has returned with his army!"

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon chariot to rest, slowly raised his head and squinted his eyes at the rapidly approaching Tang cavalry.

Looking at the two leaders, Du He and Xue Rengui, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Li Chengqian stood up excitedly and waved to Du He and Xue Rengui who were approaching quickly, attracting the attention of the ministers around him.

Not long after, Du He led his army to a hundred steps away from Li Shimin and his court officials.

They dismounted and walked over quickly to salute.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin."

The tens of thousands of soldiers behind him followed suit and shouted, with huge waves of noise coming one after another.

Li Shimin looked at the increasingly mature Du He, the mighty Xue Rengui, and a group of spirited soldiers, and he spoke loudly with a dignified expression.

"No need to be so polite, fellow soldiers!"

If it weren't for his thin body, the civil and military officials would have thought that Li Shimin was not ill just by listening to his strong voice.

With the help of the eunuchs, Li Shimin walked up to Du He.

Look at it for a moment.

He patted Du He's shoulder and said with a look of relief on his face.

"Du He, you fought really well this time!"

"One battle destroyed the three kingdoms and completely solved Liaodong's worries!"

Looking at Li Shimin's sick face, Du He's heart moved slightly.

His expression didn't change at all as he spoke modestly.

"Your Majesty, this battle was entirely due to the excellent command of you and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the hard work of Xue Rengui and the other soldiers. I have only gained a share of the credit."

Li Shimin shook his head slightly.

He knew that all the battle plans came from Du He, and that Du He personally led the army deep behind enemy lines to fight. This courage and bravery made him, a man who had spent his whole life in military service, admire him very much.

A few breaths of silence.

Li Shimin said in a loud voice: "Everyone follow me back to the palace. I will hold a banquet in the Taiji Hall to celebrate your success!"

"Tomorrow we will hold a court meeting to reward people according to their merits!"

After hearing this, the generals and soldiers once again shouted that Your Majesty is wise.

An hour later.

Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

Du He, Zhangsun Wuji, Xue Rengui and four generals of the Central Army were arranged to sit in front of the hall.

During the meal, the six of them received special attention. Li Shimin, Li Chengqian and court officials asked about the details of the battle from time to time and praised the six of them highly.

Du He discovered that Li Shimin did not drink any wine today, and his wine jar was filled with Chinese medicine with a strong medicinal smell.

"Good guy!"

"Li Shimin also started to maintain his health?"

It is said that men are no longer in control of themselves after they reach the age of 30, so they soak wolfberries in a kettle.

It was unimaginable that Li Shimin, who was nearly 50 years old, actually drank Chinese medicine at the celebration banquet.

The banquet lasted less than an hour and ended. Apart from praising Du He, Xue Rengui and others, nothing else happened.

...

evening.

Du He returned to the princess's mansion excitedly, but the scene before him left him dumbfounded.

"Yier, Linglong, are you pregnant again?"

Good guy!

They both gave birth to their children in early spring last year. Looking at their bellies, it was obvious that they were seven or eight months pregnant.

It took only six months from the birth of the child to the next pregnancy.

Li Yi smiled and said, "A month after you left for the battle, Linglong and I felt unwell and then found out we were pregnant."

"I didn't write to tell you because I wanted to give you a surprise."

Before Du He went on the expedition, both of them had been favored by him many times, so it was not surprising that they were pregnant.

There was a pause.

Li Yi smiled and said, "My dear, guess whether Sister Yushan gave birth to a boy or a girl."

"Baby boy?"

"Guessed it right."

Li Yi covered his mouth and responded.

as predicted!

When Du He heard Li Yi ask this, he had a bad feeling. He didn't expect that Yin Yushan also gave birth to a boy with a penis.

Now that he has many children, he wants a little one.

"Let's go see Yushan and the child."

Du He took Li Yi and Linglong's hands and walked slowly towards the backyard.

In the bedroom.

Du He glanced at the sleeping Fourth Brother, then half-hugged the increasingly charming Yin Yushan and said.

"How old is the child?"

It has to be said that after giving birth, Yin Yushan's figure not only did not become bloated, but instead exuded charming charm.

Yin Yushan said coquettishly: "Husband, the child is already a hundred days old, and he still doesn't have a name!"

Du He said softly, "Naming is a big deal. Let me think about it for two days."

The couple hadn't seen each other for half a year and began to chat about recent events.

...

The next day.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

Li Shimin's eyes swept over Du He, Xue Rengui and others, and he said with a smile on his face.

"My dear ministers, today's court meeting will not discuss government affairs, but only reward meritorious service!"

"let's start!"

The important matters were already discussed at yesterday's court meeting, so there is no need to waste time repeating them today.

Under the gaze of all the civil and military officials, the eunuch walked to the side of the imperial platform and read aloud.

"The Emperor of the Great Tang decrees that Xu Jingzong, the Imperial Court Assistant Minister, who possesses both talent and virtue, is loyal, honest, and has made great contributions, be promoted to the position of Imperial Court Attendant effective immediately!

what!

Let Xu Jingzong serve as the Minister of the Interior?

When the civil and military officials heard this unexpected reward, their faces were filled with astonishment.