Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

In the office of the Minister of War.

After more than an hour of understanding, Du He also had a preliminary understanding of the situation of the Ministry of War and what the Minister of War was usually responsible for.

Generally speaking, the Minister of War has a relatively leisurely life, at least much more leisurely than the Minister of Works.

Du He asked Cui Dunli, "Minister Cui, have the other armies sent back any new battle reports?"

Cui Dunli bowed and said, "Replying to Minister Du, there have been no latest battle reports in the past ten days."

Only when the armies won a great victory or suffered a defeat would they send soldiers to deliver battle reports back to Chang'an.

During the usual confrontation phase or the phase of searching for opportunities to fight, the imperial court and the various armies were completely out of touch.

"Ah."

Du He nodded.

He waved his hand and said, "You go down and handle the government affairs first. I need to familiarize myself with the government affairs."

Cui Dunli and the fourth doctor stood up and bowed.

"I will take my leave first."

After they left, Du He began to check the rotation of the government troops in various parts of the Tang Dynasty.

When he turned to Changan's rotation information, a strange look suddenly appeared on his face.

The defense will be changed in late autumn next year!

Next year, the wars between the various armies will have already ended, and the soldiers will have returned to the various Zhechoufu to rest and recuperate. This is a good time to change guards.

Du He looked through the garrison map of the Chang'an army, and a strange look appeared in his eyes.

After a long time, he murmured in a low voice.

“There’s a lot of room for maneuver!”

If Li Shimin does not listen to the advice and still wants to continue to rule the Tang Dynasty, according to his current physical condition, his body will definitely collapse completely after next year.

By then, Li Shimin's control over government affairs would certainly not be as strong as it is now.

He placed his trusted aides around Chang'an, and even if Li Shimin knew about it, he probably wouldn't have the energy to care.

in the afternoon.

Du He was checking documents in the Ministry of War when suddenly someone knocked on the office door.

"Minister Du, Doctor Sun requests an audience."

Hearing Sun Simiao coming, Du He raised his head and said,

"Please let Doctor Sun in."

Ever since Li Shimin went to Cuiwei Palace, he has always kept Sun Simiao with him. Now he is finally willing to let Sun Simiao out.

It didn't take long.

Sun Simiao pushed open the door and walked in, bowing to Du He and saying, "Minister Du, His Majesty said that the Medical Department is now under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, and he specifically asked me to come and meet with you."

Du He walked over and closed the door, then pointed to the cushion on one side and said.

"Please take a seat, Doctor Sun."

After saying this, Du He did not sit down in the main seat, but sat next to Sun Simiao.

The two chatted familiarly for a few minutes.

Du He asked in a low voice: "Divine Doctor Sun, how is His Majesty's health?"

this...

Sun Simiao's expression paused slightly.

Think for a moment.

Sun Simiao whispered, "Minister Du, His Majesty has issued a gag order against me. I am sorry that I cannot reveal the news of His Majesty's poor health."

"I hope Minister Du will understand."

After he finished speaking, he bowed to Du He with an apologetic look on his face.

The corner of Du He's mouth twitched slightly.

He smiled and said, "I have overstepped my bounds."

Knowing Li Shimin's general physical condition, Du He felt more at ease.

Sun Simiao nodded slightly.

He shouldn't be talking nonsense, right?

The two chatted for another half a minute, and Sun Simiao said goodbye to Du He because he had to return to the medical school to teach.

In the next few days, Du He not only familiarized himself with government affairs at the Ministry of War, but also stayed at home with his wife and children.

During the process, he also found Ma Zhou, Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu, talked to them about physical examination knowledge, and then suggested that they go to Sun Simiao for diagnosis.

Apart from Ma Zhou going to find Sun Simiao, Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu did not take it to heart.

The two prime ministers and important officials had regular physical examinations by imperial physicians, and apart from some minor ailments, no major problems were found.

Ministry of War.

In the office of the Minister of War.

Ma Zhou thanked Du He and said, "Brother Du, thanks for your reminder. Doctor Sun said I have diabetes. If I don't get treatment in time, my life might be in danger!"

"Thank you!"

As he spoke, Ma Zhou bowed deeply towards Du He.

Xiaoke disease is actually diabetes. If it is controlled properly and you pay attention to your diet, it will not be life-threatening in the short term.

If not controlled, it can easily lead to various complications.

Du He hurried over to help Ma Zhou up and said to him.

"Brother Ma, why do we have to do this between you and me?"

Du He pointed to a cushion on the side and said, "Brother Ma, if there's nothing urgent happening in the Secretariat right now, why don't you sit down and chat for a while?"

"it is good."

Ma Zhou nodded.

Ma Zhou did not treat the young man Du He as a junior, but as a peer.

After chatting for a few words.

Du He asked in a low voice, "Brother Ma, has His Majesty recently discussed topics related to the Crown Prince with you?"

Ma Zhou shook his head: "No."

Regarding such a sensitive topic, His Majesty probably wouldn't mention it to anyone else except Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.

Although he is highly valued by His Majesty, he is not an old minister of the Qin Palace after all, and his status does not reach that level.

Du He nodded and continued to talk about other topics with Ma Zhou.

...

Night falls.

Wannian County, Yongxingfang, Prince Jin's Mansion.

In the lobby.

Prince of Jin Li Zhi sat at the first seat, with his staff including Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining, Liu Shi, Yuwen Jie, Han Yuan, Xiao Deyan and Li Yifu sitting on both sides.

At this moment, everyone kept silent and looked very serious.

After a long time.

Li Zhi said in a deep voice, "Everyone, His Majesty's condition is getting worse, and he also wants the Crown Prince to remain as regent for a long time."

"What do you think we should do?"

Yesterday he went to Ganlu Palace to chat with his father, and his father mentioned it unintentionally.

The moment he heard the news, he almost froze into a statue, and his mood seemed to be pressed down by a huge rock.

Chu Suiliang said solemnly, "If Your Majesty allows the Crown Prince to serve as regent for a long period of time, with the cooperation of the Minister of War Du He, perhaps the Crown Prince will be able to quickly take control of the government."

"By then, His Majesty will probably become the Emperor Emeritus!"

The others nodded slightly.

They did not think that Chu Suiliang was exaggerating. Given the Prince and Du He's daring personalities, they were capable of doing these things.

There was silence for a long time.

Zhang Sun Wuji said grimly, "The time has come. We can implement our plan now!"

Hearing what Changsun Wuji said, everyone was startled.

Li Yifu, who was sitting at the end of the crowd, had a strange look in his seemingly clear eyes.

"it is good!"

Li Zhi slammed his fist on the table.

He said in a deep voice: "Let's discuss the specific plan now!"

Three hours later.

Only then did everyone leave Prince Jin's Mansion in the dark.

Li Yifu did not return to his official residence, but went to Yongningfang alone.

...

The next day.

After lowering the value.

Du He was in the backyard with his wife, children and the elderly when his maid ran over to report.

"Sir, County Magistrate Pei requests an audience. He is waiting in the lobby."

When Du He heard Pei Xingjian coming, he knew that he must have something urgent to report.

Then he spoke to his wives and children.

"I'll come as soon as I go."