Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Cheng Yaojin didn't hesitate at all. He picked up the wine jar in front of him and gestured to Du He.

"Nephew Du, please!"

The two men gestured to each other and then drank the wine in the jar.

After drinking it, Cheng Yaojin said with bared teeth.

"What a strong wine!"

"It's a pity there's no roasted lamb leg, that's a bit of a flaw!"

He originally thought that Du He's talk about fine wine was just bragging, but he didn't expect that the wine was even better than he imagined.

As a wine lover, Cheng Yaojin was very interested in this wine.

Cheng Yaojin asked curiously, "Nephew Du, where did you get this liquor?"

Du He smiled and said, "There are two new wine shops opened in the East Market and West Market, called Xianrenzui. Uncle Cheng can send someone to buy some."

Immortal drunk?

This name sounds loud!

However, this wine is so strong that he would probably fall down before drinking even a pound, which is worthy of its name, Immortal Drunk.

Cheng Yaojin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Nephew Du, did you send someone to get this wine?"

"No."

"Really?"

Cheng Yaojin's big, copper-bell eyes were full of doubts.

It doesn’t make sense!

Generally speaking, all the new and novel gadgets that appeared in the Tang Dynasty were created by this kid Du He.

Even the winemakers at Liangyun Office can’t make such a fine wine. Do ordinary winemakers have such ability?

However, since Du He was unwilling to say, he did not continue to ask.

Had a few rounds of drinks.

Du He asked softly, "Uncle Cheng, what is the current situation of the war in Western Turkestan?"

Cheng Yaojin's hand holding the wine jar stopped in mid-air.

He was stunned for a few breaths.

Cheng Yaojin drank the wine in the wine bottle, then put the wine bottle heavily on the table and said with resentment

"Those Western Turkic cowards are a bunch of worthless bastards. After being frightened by my defeat, they have been hiding in the city and dare not fight."

"Most of their cities are built of stone, making them extremely difficult to attack."

"We fought for over a year and only managed to capture over a hundred cities."

At first, the Western Turks dared to go out of the city to fight, but after Xue Rengui led his army to charge several times, they were completely frightened.

Now even if there were only 1000 soldiers strolling outside the city, they would pretend not to see it.

This battle was fought in such a pathetic way!

When he heard that Du He led his army to destroy the Three Kingdoms, and Hou Junji, Su Dingfang and Li Ji also won victory after victory, he became even more anxious.

But the more anxious we are, the worse the effect of the siege will be.

Cheng Yaojin clenched his fist and slammed it on the table, saying indignantly.

"I fought so hard in Western Turkestan for so long, and was on the verge of conquering it, but I never expected His Majesty to send that brat Hou Junji to replace me."

"Nephew Du, do you think I am a coward?"

He would feel better if Li Jing, Duke of Wei, replaced him as commander-in-chief.

But what makes Hou Junji so capable?

Cheng Yaojin said with a tone full of resentment, "Your Majesty has actually appointed Hou Junji as the Grand Marshal of the Three Dukes. My dear nephew Du, do you think he is worthy of this position?"

Thinking of Hou Junji being arrogant in front of him, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but want to teach him a lesson.

However, Hou Junji’s current official position is higher than his, so he can only endure it no matter how unhappy he is.

A little monkey rode on my head and pooped on me!

Suffocated!

After Cheng Yaojin finished complaining, Du He softly comforted him.

"Uncle Cheng, a lot of big things have happened in Chang'an recently. His Majesty needs you, his trusted and beloved general, to come back and take charge of Chang'an."

"Your Majesty does not trust others!"

Hearing Du He say this, a smile immediately appeared on Cheng Yaojin's face.

"Hehe, what nephew Du said is right!"

"Come, let me toast you a glass!"

As he said this, he picked up the bottle himself and poured a glass of wine for Du He and himself. The two clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Cheng Yaojin, who was originally in a depressed mood, now has a smile on his face.

Ha ha!

This rolling knife meat changes its face so quickly!

Du He asked softly, "Uncle Cheng, you've come all the way to the Ministry of Revenue. You probably have something else to say, right?"

Even though he has a good relationship with Cheng Yaojin, Cheng Yaojin will not come to him when he is on duty.

Even on weekdays, the two rarely have contact.

After all, Cheng Yaojin held great power. If he was too close to the prince's people, he would easily be feared by Li Shimin.

Cheng Yaojin nodded slightly.

He said softly, "I returned to Chang'an this morning and went to Cuiwei Palace to see His Majesty first."

"In addition to having me guard Chang'an, His Majesty also asked me to pass on a message to you."

What?

Li Shimin asked Cheng Yaojin to pass a message to him?

It's really interesting that he didn't send the eunuch to say it, but asked Cheng Yaojin to convey it.

Du He asked curiously, "Uncle Cheng, what instructions does His Majesty have?"

Cheng Yaojin said solemnly, "Your Majesty's health is deteriorating day by day. He asked you to make the thunder bomb as soon as possible, and then reorganize the army to expand into the Western Regions!"

When he saw His Majesty's face this morning, he was filled with shock.

In just one year since we last met, Your Majesty has looked much older, as if he has aged ten years.

Moreover, the longevity elixir that Your Majesty took has no effect. I'm afraid that the Indian sorcerer is also a useless charlatan.

There was a pause.

Cheng Yaojin continued, "Nephew Du, His Majesty also asked you to be more careful and bring more guards with you when you go out."

What do you mean?

Could it be that the people from the Guanlong forces wanted to assassinate him?

Du He raised his eyebrows and said, "Uncle Cheng, didn't His Majesty say it clearly?"

Cheng Yaojin shook his head.

When His Majesty asked him to convey a message, he was also confused, but when he asked His Majesty the reason, His Majesty said that Du He would understand after listening.

Du He bowed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Cheng, for the message."

He is now suppressing the Han, Yu and Liu families to the extreme, and it is possible that the people from these three families will resort to desperate measures.

It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Let’s finish talking about business.

Cheng Yaojin said with a resentful expression, "Nephew Du, some time ago, my third son, Cheng Chubi, led the Wannian County soldiers and the bad guys to capture the Prince of Jin and the talented Wu who were having an affair."

"Is this your idea, kid?"

Before he set out on the expedition, he had already reminded those ruffians not to get directly involved in the dispute between the Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Chubi not only refused to listen, but also rushed ahead.

Fortunately, King Jin has been defeated, otherwise he would have beaten that brat half to death.

Du He smiled and said, "Uncle Cheng, Cheng Chubi is the Wannian County Lieutenant, he has to be involved."

"And Cheng Chubi was instrumental in that operation. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already credited him with this achievement and will use him in important positions in the future."

Hearing Du He say this, Cheng Yaojin smiled again.

That brat is lucky. Now that he has caught the attention of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, his career will be smoother in the future.

At this moment, Lu Chengqing's anxious voice came from outside the door.

"Du Shangshu, something big has happened!"

Du He's expression changed slightly: "Minister Lu, come in and tell me!"

As he finished speaking, Lu Chengqing hurriedly pushed open the door and walked in.

He didn't have time to salute Du He and Cheng Yaojin, but spoke with a grim face.

"I just received news that Feng Yi, the Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue, and officials from the Three Departments, died in Sanyuan County!"

"According to the messenger, thieves set fire to the official residence where they were staying last night..."