Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Below the main hall.

Li Ji, who had originally lowered his head and eyes, suddenly changed his calm expression after hearing Li Shimin's words.

Your Majesty promoted him to the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe?

This...this is unbelievable!

On the way back to Chang'an, Li Ji kept thinking about what official position His Majesty would assign him.

After much thought, Li Ji believed that he would be reinstated.

After all, the heads of the three ministries were appointed not long ago, and Changsun Wuji, Hou Junji, Ma Zhou and Xu Jing are younger than him. It is impossible for Your Majesty to let them replace him.

The only possibility is to let him serve as the Minister of Personnel again.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty would directly promote him to the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe. What should Changsun Wuji do then?

A few breaths of silence.

Li Ji quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I lack any meritorious service and am unworthy of the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe. Please, Your Majesty, choose another capable official."

He still didn't know what the situation was at the court, so he didn't dare to rashly agree to His Majesty's appointment.

Even though Shangshu Zuo Pushe is the head of all officials, as long as the people below him do not cooperate with him, he is just a figurehead with nothing but appearance.

If you’re not careful, you might get attacked by everyone!

It's a hot potato!

There was a pause.

Li Ji asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, isn't the Minister of the Left Duke of Zhao the Minister of the Left?"

Changsun Wuji is a trusted and important minister of Your Majesty. As long as he does not commit a serious mistake, Your Majesty will basically not remove him from his post.

Does Your Majesty suspect Zhangsun Wuji?

Or was it that Changsun Wuji was suppressed by the prince?

Thinking of this, Li Ji's mind became extremely complicated.

Seeing Li Ji's refusal, Li Shimin's mouth corners rose slightly, and he did not feel any surprise in his heart.

Like Li Jing, Li Ji was good at protecting himself.

Moreover, their desire for power is not as strong as Changsun Wuji's.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Acting Minister of Personnel Xiao Yu is already old, so I will let Zhangsun Wuji take over as Minister of Personnel."

"Your achievements are more than sufficient, and you hold a high prestige in the court. Only if you take the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe can you win the support of the people."

Seeing that Li Ji still wanted to refuse, Li Shimin raised his hand to interrupt him.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Li Ji, I will be staying in Cuiwei Palace for a long time. I need a selfless person to take charge of the government, and you are that selfless person!"

"You understand what I mean, don't you?"

this...

Li Shimin made his words so clear, how could the clever Li Ji not understand what he meant?

While His Majesty is recuperating, he needs someone to curb the power of the Eastern Palace and the Prince of Jin's Mansion, and he is the person His Majesty trusts.

When Li Ji saw that His Majesty trusted him so much, a look of gratitude immediately appeared on his face.

Think about it for a moment.

Li Ji knelt on his knees, kowtowed respectfully and said, "I am grateful for your majesty's trust. I will serve you wholeheartedly and devote myself to your work to the best of my ability!"

Unexpectedly, one day he would encounter something great that would fall from the sky.

When Li Shimin saw that Li Ji was so sensible, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Ji was able to refrain from getting involved in the struggle for imperial power. Now that the dispute over imperial power has become clearer, it is even less likely that he would get involved.

Li Chengqian would definitely use a commander like Li Ji who is both civil and military, after he ascends the throne.

"it is good!"

Li Shimin smiled and nodded, he said softly.

"Li Ji, you've come back tired after such a long journey. Go down and rest first."

"Tomorrow morning, you will return to Chang'an with me."

Li Ji kowtowed again and then followed the eunuch out of the hall.

Watching Li Ji leave, Li Shimin withdrew his gaze, then picked up a secret letter on the table and began to look at it.

After a long time.

Li Shimin murmured in a low voice, "That bastard Du He actually used the excuse of rectifying the Ministry of Revenue to take advantage of the opportunity to attack the people of the Guanlong Group!"

"You have quite the appetite! You're actually dealing with the same thing as the Liu, Han, and other clans!"

Even though he was recuperating in Cuiwei Palace, he was aware of every little movement in Chang'an City.

His initial idea was to let Du He simply reorganize the Ministry of Revenue and increase the court's tax revenue.

According to Du He's current approach, it is possible that nearly half of the officials of these three families will have their properties confiscated.

"But this is also good, it's time to crack down on the Guanlong Group!"

Although Li Shimin did not pursue the matter of Han Yunu, he was actually very angry about the Guanlong Group's interference in the harem.

If it weren't for the fact that the people from the Guanlong Group were still useful, he would definitely investigate further.

A moment of silence.

Li Shimin said to the eunuch, "Call Hou Junji over."

"promise."

The eunuch bowed and left quickly.

Not long after, Hou Junji walked into the hall with high spirits, and he shouted with full energy.

"See Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin said with a smile: "You fool, you have been fighting continuously for a year, and you are still so energetic."

Looking at his favorite general Hou Junji, Li Shimin's face was full of complexity.

Hou Junji's ambition is also not small!

Compared with Changsun Wuji, he is even worse.

Fortunately, Cheng Qian had Du He under his command, who was able to suppress this ferocious tiger. Otherwise, he would not dare to keep Hou Junji as a minister to take care of the young emperor.

"Sit down and talk,"

Li Shimin pointed to the cushion on one side, and after Hou Junji sat down, he frowned and said.

"Hou Junji, I asked you to return to Chang'an early because the war with the Western Turks was not going well."

"I intend to have you lead 1 cavalrymen to take over the command of the expedition against the Western Turks!"

Originally, he wanted to send Li Ji to replace Cheng Yaojin, but when he thought of the fierce fight between the prince and the people in the Prince of Jin's Mansion, he had to let Li Ji come back to take charge of the court.

As a member of the prince's faction, if Hou Junji were allowed to stay in Chang'an for a long time, the struggle would definitely escalate.

In order to maintain the balance of the court and to conquer the Western Turks as soon as possible, sending the powerful general Hou Junji was the most appropriate arrangement.

Moreover, Liu Lan, who was guarding Chang'an, was at odds with the prince and Du He, and it was estimated that he would be dealt with by Du He in the next few days.

He would feel more at ease if Cheng Yaojin returned to Chang'an to guard the city.

Hou Junji's expression changed slightly, but he did not refuse. Instead, he stood up and accepted the order.

"The minister obeys the order!"

It would be better for him to accumulate more military merits now. Maybe after defeating the Western Turks, he would be promoted to the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe.

Become the head of all officials!

After Crown Prince Li Chengqian ascends the throne, he must be ranked among the top three among the twenty-four heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion!

Even second!

As for why he didn't compete for the first place, he knew he couldn't compete with Du He.

In Hou Junji's view, Changsun Wuji currently ranks first, which means he is the king's uncle.

Compared with someone like him who destroyed several powerful vassal states, what was Changsun Wuji's contribution?

Half an hour later.

Led by the eunuchs, Hou Junji left the hall with a smile on his face.

...

The next day.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

After the officials from the three provinces, six ministries, nine temples and five academies finished their reports, Cui Shenji immediately stood up holding a tablet.

"Your Highness, I wish to impeach the Right Army General Liu Lan!"

"Liu Lan instructed a sorcerer to fabricate prophecies of rebellion, and has also spoken outrageously on numerous occasions. Your Highness, please investigate this matter thoroughly!"