Just when Li Chengqian, who had had a full day, was preparing to have a meal, Zhang Sizheng ran in and said respectfully: "Your Highness, I am inspecting General Youwuhou, examining the Duke of the country, and Dugu Kaiyuan to seek an audience."

Who? In order to confirm that he heard correctly, Li Chengqian asked Zhang Sizheng to tell him again. After confirming that it was him, Li Chengqian, who was confused, quickly asked him to invite the person in.

Speaking of Dugu Kaiyuan, the first thing Li Chengqian and Li Chengqian thought of was the stubborn old man Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu's wife was his sister, and his younger brothers Dugu Kaiming and Dugu Kaiche were among the top bosses in Luoyang City, but he

What are you doing here today?

"Old minister Dugu Kaiyuan visits His Highness the Crown Prince."

The old man has a long relationship with the Li family. His father, Duguluo, is the younger brother of Li Chengqian's great-grandmother, Queen Yuanzhen. In other words, the old man is also Li Chengqian's distant uncle.

As for why it's so far away, it's because he and the two younger brothers are both concubines, and they are far inferior to Mrs. Xiao's legitimate daughter. This is why Dugu Mou can be the head of the family, but he has such an old qualification as the head of the family.

The reason for failure.

It was a bit overwhelming to ask such a highly respected person to salute him, so he quickly stepped forward to help him up and said warmly: "The old man is very old and virtuous. It would be very rude for me not to visit you at home."

, how can I ask you to pay tribute to me? Come on, let’s talk inside.”…

"I don't know what the old prince came to see me for today? Did the people below disturb your house when they were on errands? If you tell them, I will definitely punish them severely." As he spoke, he also poured money on the old man.

Had a cup of tea.

"Hey, your highness is joking. I once received a letter from my aunt. The letter said that your highness has put a lot of care and effort into Shi Wen's matter, and the Dugu family has nothing to repay.

This time His Highness is in Luoyang to coordinate the disaster relief work in Shandong, so there must be a lot of gaps in food, grass and medicinal materials. The three Lao Chen brothers happened to have some work under their sects, so they prepared some for His Highness to express their feelings and ask Your Highness to accept them.

"Don't refuse." After saying this, he handed the gift list to Li Chengqian.

Oh, what a generous gesture. After closing the gift list, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile. He never believed that there is such a thing as pie-in-the-sky pie. It was such a coincidence that someone gave him an umbrella just in time for Xia Yutian.

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"This gift from the old Duke is too heavy, so I cannot accept it. Besides, Mr. Xiao has made great contributions to the Duke and is an in-law of the royal family. I have to say a few words for him both emotionally and rationally, so I will just talk about it."

No need to thank you."

Seeing that Li Chengqian was not moved by the wealth, Dugu Kaiyuan took a particularly high look at the famous prince. It seemed that the young prince was really as his aunt said, not a simple person. He was given the gold mountain for free.

Yinshan was unmoved.

"For His Highness, it is just a piece of cake, but for the Dugu family and my aunt, it is a huge honor. Besides, these things are also a little bit of the Dugu family's feelings towards the court and the people of Shandong. If Your Highness does not accept it, then the old minister and my aunt will

It’s hard to explain.”

Dugu Kaiyuan is about the same age as the old lady, but he has always admired this aunt of the same age in terms of eyesight and ability. Otherwise, he would not be able to let a woman command him for decades. Especially after seeing him this time.

After Li Chengqian, I felt that my aunt had really become mature with age.

If the Dugu family can get on the boat of this famous prince, it can fundamentally change the family's declining situation. High, really high.

When he heard that the old lady he had met in Da'an Palace asked him to give it away, Li Chengqian was even more sure that the matter was far from being as simple as it seemed. After weighing it, Li Chengqian nodded: "Okay, the old man's family wishes.

I will accept it, and after returning to Beijing, I will report to Your Majesty the great righteousness of the Dugu family, and personally visit the ancestors of the Dugu family to express my gratitude."

Hehehe..., "Your Highness, you're welcome. Since I'm disturbing Your Highness's rest, I'll take my leave now."

"Okay, then I will send my husband to me."...

"Uncle Qing, what do you think of the Dugu family's actions today?" After taking a glass of wine, Li Chengqian looked at his eldest grandson Jiaqing, who was on the lower right.

However, he asked his eldest son Jiaqing this question. Everyone knew that Xiao Yu's matter was just a cover, but except for the young head of the family, Dugu Mou, no one held any important position in the court.

The three Dugu Kaiyuan brothers are all so old, and it is obvious that they are not seeking career. It is thought-provoking to spend such a large amount of money without expecting anything in return.

"Your Highness, if there is a war, it is okay for you to ask me. Regarding the matters between the major clans in the dynasty, you should write to the auxiliary. I don't understand."

After the elder Sun Jiaqing finished speaking, Qin Huaiyu put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands and said: "Your Highness, I do have some ideas."

After seeing Li Chengqian's gesture, he continued: "Since the Northern Expedition, the imperial court has eliminated many young middle-level generals, and the power of the Dugu family in the army has also been greatly affected. Do you think the Kaoguo Guild will not do this because of this?"

?”

Qin Huaiyu was born in a family of military generals, and all he cared about were matters related to the army. Especially after he was promoted to the third rank, Qin Qiong specially explained to him a lot of military-military relations. In order to make his official career smoother and avoid troubles in front of him.

, temporarily blinded, and let others plot against you.

After pondering for a moment, Li Chengqian expressed his doubts: "The Dugu family only has a single seedling called Dugu Mou. Apart from him, there is no one else who can stand on the stage. The Dugu family doesn't have to worry about him, as long as he doesn't commit any serious crimes."

Wrong, of course my father will not treat him badly."

"As for those relatives and friends Huaiyu mentioned, they are not worth the huge expense the Dugu family has spent, so they must have other purposes. In this case, Uncle Qing, you should immediately draw up a request for credit for the Dugu family in my name.

At the same time, I wrote a letter to my uncle asking him to closely observe the movements of the Dugu family in Chang'an."

Li Chengqian was quite wary of this family that had great influence in both the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the former Sui Dynasty. They all said that centipede insects are dead but not stiff. Who knows what they paid attention to. But if they don't accept their things, how can they do it?

Do you know what kind of medicine they sell in their gourds?

"Huaiyu, ask your men to take good care of the materials sent by the Dugu family. The gold and silver will be handed over to the governor's office for further purchase, and finally transported to the Bianzhou government treasury for subsequent use. In addition, let Brother Zhang Zhizhi

The two will lead a thousand and six soldiers, and then transfer 5,000 elite soldiers from Luoyang to them to ensure the safety of the supplies."
Chapter completed!