After hearing this, Li Er suddenly hummed and said: "In my opinion, Du He is still eager to do this. Didn't you see the way he flirted with Li Zhi just now? There is no way he could be a loyal minister. Looking at his actions again, it seems that
I never thought about becoming an official in the court."
When Queen Changsun heard this, she also had a headache: "The matter between Du He and Li Zhi must be handled well, otherwise, I'm afraid something will happen!"
Li Er nodded: "Of course I know, Maid Guanyin, let's not talk about this anymore. It's getting late, so you and I should rest!"
As she spoke, she stepped forward and hugged Queen Changsun.
Queen Changsun's face suddenly turned red.
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Early in the morning.
As soon as Du He got up from the bed, he heard Lao Fu knocking on the door outside and shouting: "Master, get up quickly, someone is coming from the palace."
Du He opened the door and saw Lao Fu saying at the door: "Master, please finish dressing up quickly and go outside to take a look. A steward has come from the palace and wants to see you."
Du Hemaly finished washing up and came to the living room.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw a short and fat eunuch sitting on the table, sipping tea and praising the tea in Laiguogongfu.
The old man was waiting on the side, not daring to say a word.
Du He stepped forward, and the eunuch stood up quickly: "Slave Ximen Qing, following your Majesty's instructions, specially invites Mr. Du to come to Taiji Hall immediately to receive the title."
Du He asked: "It turns out to be General Manager Ximen, why have I never seen you before?"
Ximen Qing said humbly: "I work under the name of General Manager Zhao. I usually only take care of His Majesty's daily life. As for the one who serves in the Taiji Hall, it is General Manager Zhao."
"That's it," Du He nodded, "Old Fu!"
As soon as the old man heard Du He's call, he quickly took out two ingots of silver and gave them to Ximen Qing.
Ximen Qing's face immediately lit up with joy and he said, "Master Du, how can you be so embarrassed?"
Du He waved his hand: "You're welcome, Mr. Ximen. I'm really sorry for asking you to come to my house so early in the morning. I originally planned to treat Mr. Zhao to a meal, but His Majesty thought he was still waiting for me, so we might as well try another day."
Ximen Qing said with a smile: "Master Du is really considerate and thoughtful, then you can come with me immediately."
As he walked out of the door, Ximen Qing thought to himself, everyone said that Du He was arrogant, but when he saw him today, he was not like that. He was considerate and generous, even more generous than many high-ranking officials in the court.
Thinking about it, he became familiar with Du He.
After all, he was just a eunuch beside the emperor, while Du He was not only the son of the prime minister, but also the consort of Princess Runan.
However, when Du He asked Ximen Qing why His Majesty wanted to award the reward, Ximen Qing also looked confused.
"Mr. Du, maybe His Majesty sees your talent and wants you to join the court as an official. If this is the case, then Mr. Du can be regarded as the youngest person in our Tang Dynasty to be appointed as an official in the court. I must congratulate Mr. Du.
Yes." Ximen Qing said sincerely.
Du He had no choice but to join the court as an official. Wouldn't this cost him his life?
Not long after, Du He followed Ximen Qing to the Tai Chi Hall.
At this time, the morning court had not yet ended.
Ximen Qing went straight into the main hall and reported to Li Er: "Your Majesty, Du He will bring you here."
Li Er immediately stopped what he was discussing and said, "Xuan!"
Ximen Qing then went outside and brought Du He in.
Seeing Du He swaggering in, everyone in the court showed surprise.
Judging from His Majesty's appearance, it seems that he is not scolding Du He.
But what is this kid doing in Tai Chi Hall?
Not to mention everyone else, even Du Ruhui looked confused.
Cheng Yaojin approached Lao Du and asked in a low voice: "Lao Du, what trouble did your little bastard get into again?"
Du Ruhui shook his head: "Since the incident at the furniture factory was settled, this kid has been sleeping at home all day long. What trouble can he cause?"
Cheng Yaojin touched his chin: "That's strange. Why did Your Majesty suddenly declare him to the palace? Don't worry, no matter what happens later, I will speak for him, Old Cheng."
When Du Ruhui heard this, he felt helpless in his heart.
It seems that the relationship between Du He and Cheng Yaojin is better than that between himself and Cheng Yaojin.
Little did he know that Du He planned to give his old Cheng a daughter-in-law immediately, and that Lao Cheng was very satisfied with Wei Youran.
At this time, Du He had already walked to the front and saluted: "Du He has met His Majesty!"
Li Er said: "No courtesy! Du He accepts the seal!"
Wow.
The whole court was in an uproar, both civil and military.
His Majesty called Du He here, and instead of reprimanding him, he gave him a reward?
Then they saw Zhao Yang taking out the imperial edict and preparing to announce it.
Du He hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, wait a minute, I have something to say."
Li Er asked curiously: "Du He, what do you have to say?"
Du He asked: "Your Majesty, what is this reward about?"
What he was most worried about was that if Li Er got crazy and gave him a half-official position, he would have to deal with all the headaches all day long, and his industry would not be able to develop at all.
Li Er seemed to have seen through Du He's thoughts and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I never make things difficult for others."
He said and waved his hands.
Zhao Yang immediately stood up, opened the edict, and read: "Under the Gate: Du He, the son of Du Ruhui, the servant under the gate, has volunteered the method of making explosives, which can be used as a weapon for siege, can increase the combat effectiveness of the Tang army, and can reduce the number of soldiers.
The casualties were truly a great achievement, so I made Du He the son of Lantian County, with a rank of five, and 500 households in the city. If Du He was not crowned an adult before he came of age, he would enjoy the fiefdom and the households in the city after he comes of age."
Du He said hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
He finally understood, and he suddenly became the son of Lantian County, from the fifth rank status, but Li Er, an old yinbi, actually deducted his food household.
A food town with 500 households means that it has nominal land and population, but now it seems that this is empty.
Other people's conferments are substantial, but Du He's is just in name.
Since Li Er's edict had not been discussed with everyone, everyone felt that it was a bit nondescript.
But since His Majesty gave the order personally, no one dared to complain.
Du He took the imperial edict.
Li Er said encouragingly: "Son of Lantian County, you must use your intelligence and wisdom in the future and contribute more wisdom to our Datang. The more things like explosives, the better, do you understand?"
Du He hurriedly said: "Thank you for your majesty's reward. I will guard against arrogance and impetuosity, continue to work hard, maintain a modest and prudent style and a proactive attitude, live up to your majesty's good intentions, and continue to shine in my post in Lantian County.
Serve His Majesty."
Du He's words sounded like they came from the bottom of his heart.
Many people listened and opened their mouths in surprise.
Only Li Er knew that it would be great if one out of ten sentences spoken by Du He was true.
Many people came forward immediately.
"Congratulations to Lantian County!"
"Lantian county son is really young and promising!"
"Congratulations to Prime Minister Du!"
"Congratulations to Lantian County!"
Many people who had been against Du He before changed their expressions at this time.
It is said that the descendants of the founding ministers like Du He and Sun Chong will inevitably be granted titles in the future, but that is the treatment they receive after they reach adulthood.
But Du He's Lantian County son has a different meaning. This title is not due to Du Ruhui's merits, but Du He earned it himself.
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(Second update, thanks to brother [Momo] for the reward, and additionally, the extra Ximen Qing appears!)