Looking from a distance, outside the Yongning Gate of Chang'an City, the sky is covered with flags and a sea of people.
Li Ke, the fat little black man, waved his hands in excitement and shouted to Du He in the carriage: "Teacher, my father is here to greet me personally. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, this treatment has only been given to General Li Jing when he destroyed the Xiongnu!"
"teacher……"
"teacher……"
Li Ke didn't hear Du He's response for a long time, so he couldn't help but panic. He quickly clapped his horse forward and opened the curtain of the carriage.
In the carriage, Du He was sound asleep.
Li Ke curled his lips and said, "Teacher, this body is really bad!"
"well!"
"The body is the capital of getting a wife!"
Li Ke realized.
The motorcade arrived outside Yongning Gate.
Li Er shouted excitedly: "Where is Du He?"
Boom, boom, boom.
The fat little black man ran over and said excitedly: "My son, I want to meet my father."
Li Er pulled him away and said, "Go away, I want to see Du He!"
Li Ke: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Li Ke shed two tears and said: "Father, the teacher is sleeping in the carriage. He has rushed all the way back from Youzhou. The teacher has not had a good night's sleep. He fell asleep just after returning to Hu County and has not woken up yet.
Woolen cloth."
Chamberlain Zhao Yang said: "Your Majesty, please go and wake up Prince Consort Du."
"What do you mean? Du He ran thousands of miles, wiped out the rebellion, and recovered thirty-six counties in one state. Not only is he physically exhausted, but he must have been making plans and overusing his brain along the way. Let him rest well..." Li Er
He glared at Zhao Yang, very dissatisfied.
Zhao Yang said aggrievedly: "But the ministers are still waiting."
Li Eryi waved his hand, "Huh, just wait. If they have the ability to put down the rebellion in a month like Du He, I will let others wait here for him to sleep."
Everyone: "..."
Have to accept it.
Everyone was standing under the sun, sweating profusely.
One after another, they looked viciously at the carriage not far away.
Inside the carriage, gentle snores could be heard from time to time.
If looks could kill, this carriage was already riddled with holes.
…
It was getting dark soon.
The curtain of the carriage was slowly opened.
Du He, who was wearing purple clothes, walked down slowly, yawning profusely, and got up several times in succession.
"Young people don't know how valuable your body is!"
"You can't afford to be hurt by a group of wives and concubines!"
"It seems that I need to exercise more in the future!"
"Become an athlete!"
Du He muttered something, and when he looked up, he saw a series of cold eyes, and he was immediately startled.
He saw Li Er looking at him kindly again.
Du He hurriedly ran to Li Er: "Oh, my father, I made you wait here. It's really a capital crime, a capital crime!"
He was saying words of apology, but his face was smiling and he didn't mean to admit guilt at all.
The ministers have long been surprised by this.
Li Er said with a smile: "Du He, I know that you must not have had a good rest after a long journey. I don't blame you. My good boy, you are really my good boy. Come on, follow me into the city quickly. You can give me a good rest."
Let me tell you carefully how you did it."
Li Er took the initiative to hold Du He's hand and walked into the city, which aroused the envy, jealousy and hatred of many people.
The monarch and his minister walked into Yongning Gate hand in hand.
Seeing this, Li Ke also grabbed Chen Shuda's hand and said, "Master Taishan, let's go into the city too."
Chen Shuda rolled his eyes in fright: "Your Highness, you can't do it, you can't do it."
Li Ke said indifferently: "Master Taishan, why not? Look, aren't my teacher and father also so enthusiastic? Why aren't you enthusiastic about my son-in-law?"
Seeing the mocking looks from the people around him, Chen Shuda wanted to die.
…
After entering the palace, the civil and military ministers left one after another. Only the officials of third rank and above followed Du He and Li Er, Li Ke and Chen Shuda to the Tai Chi Palace and entered the imperial study.
Along the way, Li Er couldn't help but feel very good when he heard Du He talking about three captures and three verticals, flooding Lu's army and other ingenious plans.
After entering the imperial study, Li Er personally gave Du He a seat.
As for the King of Shu, Li Ke, he could only stand in the corner, envious of Du He.
At this time, Li Er said: "My dear friends, I have conferred the title of Duke Ping on Du He early this morning. However, at that time, I thought Du He had died for his country. Now, since Du He has come back safe and sound, this Duke Ping
But my account can no longer be used. From what you can see, what would be the best way to change it?"
"His Majesty!"
Changsun Wuji was the first to jump out: "Your Majesty, you must not do it... The Supreme Emperor has a decree. Du He married two princesses. He will never be able to obtain a title or serve as an official in the court in this life. The reason why His Majesty made Du He a Ping.
The title of Duke is a reward for Du He's sacrifice for the country. Now that Du He has returned safely, this title must be revoked."
"Yes," Wang Gui also said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor's will cannot be disobeyed."
"Seconded!"
"I second the proposal!"
Many people jumped out and opposed Du He's appointment as Duke.
Before, everyone thought that Du He was dead, and they couldn't help but miss Du He's many benefits.
But now that Du He is standing in front of us, we can't let this guy have an easy time.
Li Er's brows furrowed, and several gullies appeared, "If Du He has accomplished such a great achievement, how can he justify it if he is not conferred a title? How will the world view it, and how will future generations view it? As for what you said, I already know it. This morning, I
I have personally gone to Chang'an International Shopping Center and asked my father. What my father meant is that our Tang Dynasty is rich all over the world. How can we be so petty and petty? I cannot change my decision to become an official in the court, but it is imperative to give Du He the title of nobility.
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Everyone was a little dumbfounded.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty had already reserved a hand.
Changsun Wuji said leisurely: "In that case, I have a suggestion."
"Auxiliary engine, tell me."
"Your Majesty, gentlemen," Changsun Wuji said slowly, "Du He was originally just a civilian, and the Supreme Emperor explicitly ordered him not to receive a title. But now that he has made such great achievements, it is unreasonable not to be rewarded, but if he is to be rewarded,
If it's too heavy, the people in the world will be dissatisfied. Why not ask Your Majesty to issue an edict and say that Du He has made great contributions. Such merit can break the original decree that he cannot be knighted and make Du He a male of Huyi County. How about it? "
Li Er was stunned.
Everyone's eyes lit up.
"It can not only affirm Du He's contribution, but also convince people all over the world."
"Master Changsun's words are very wonderful!"
"Your Majesty, I agree with Lord Changsun's proposal."
"Your Majesty, please issue an order immediately."
Everyone gave advice one after another.
Li Er felt a little sulky in his heart, but he couldn't break out because of his face.
Then he looked at Du He.
Du He, this kid, used to fight against the sky, the earth, the air in the middle, civil servants in the front, generals in the back, and the emperor in the middle... Why didn't he say a word today?
He looked around with wide eyes and saw Du He sitting on a chair, asleep.