Li Yuannai was the Supreme Emperor. After his death, he was buried according to the treatment of an emperor.
Naturally, Li Er and the court officials took care of these matters, and it was not Du He's turn to intervene.
After everything is done.
Du He planned to go back to Hu County first.
Unexpectedly, he was restricted to the palace by Li Er with just one word.
"He'er, the Emperor's favorite person during his lifetime was you. Please stay and watch over the Emperor's body." Li Er did not discuss it, but gave a direct order.
Du He looked at Li Er eagerly: "Father, I have been in the palace for ten days, and I still wear the same clothes. Even if I don't go to Hu County, I might as well go back to Laiguo Duke's Mansion!"
"no!"
Li Er refused straight away.
Du He was depressed.
Li Yuanshu and Li Lizhi hurriedly came over to comfort him.
Du He had no choice but to agree.
The national mourning was held for seventy-seven forty-nine days, and Du He stayed in the West Neiyuan all the time.
At first, he still felt a little bit.
By the end, everyone was numb.
I haven't taken a shower or changed my clothes in the past two months, and the clothes on my body are all smelly.
After Li Yuan was buried in the imperial mausoleum, Du He got the order to leave the palace.
Du He, disheveled and disheveled, walked out of the imperial city. When he looked up, he saw thousands of people pointing at him.
Du He said in a hoarse voice: "I, Cao... what the hell are you doing?"
Could it be that you want to beat me to death because of the stench on my body?
Du He started to run away.
However, he suddenly heard the people's comments.
"This is Mr. Hu Guo!"
"What Duke Hu, he is now a civilian! Don't you know? Before the death of the Supreme Emperor, he deprived Duke Hu of his title. However, he announced the abolition of the previous decree. From then on, Prince Consort Du could also serve as an official in the court.
In order to express gratitude for the kindness of the Supreme Emperor, Prince Consort Du stayed in the palace for forty-nine days without eating or drinking."
"It is rare to see such a filial person!"
"Before, some people said that Prince Consort Du was just faking it, but now it seems that Prince Consort Du was stupid when he was guarding the funeral, so how could it be that he was just faking it!"
"That's right, that's right..."
What?
Du He stopped.
Scratching his head.
Instead, I became the object of praise from all people?
He was happy and ran quickly back to Laiguo Duke's mansion.
He ordered everyone in the house to prepare a vat of hot water, took a hot bath, and scrubbed his whole body vigorously thirty times before Du He was satisfied and changed into his clothes.
When he walked out of the yard, he happened to bump into Du Ruhui.
Du Ruhui asked: "He'er, His Majesty asked you to watch the funeral, do you have any complaints?"
Du He said: "How come there isn't... Why can the other princes and grandsons who are keeping watch at the funeral go home, but I can't? I'm not allowed to take a bath or change clothes. Aren't you going to torture me to death?"
Du Ruhui sighed and said, "You... don't know His Majesty's good intentions."
"What good intentions?"
Du He looked confused.
He couldn't see any good intentions at all.
Du Ruhui explained: "Do you know how much uproar the Emperor's words before leaving would cause? When the Emperor left, the ignorant censor was killed on the spot... However, the courtiers would not give up because of this. The reason why they
The reason why I have been silent is because of the funeral of the Supreme Emperor. Now that the funeral has been completed, many people will definitely be ready to take action..."
"They want to prevent me from becoming an official in the court?"
"Yes, don't you know your own worth? Everyone in the civil and military dynasties knows that once you are allowed to become an official in the dynasty, within a few years, you will probably reach a height that will be respected by thousands of people. If it were others, they would
They will only envy you, but they will be jealous...because you act differently from ordinary people, you are different from everyone else, so everyone is on guard against you..."
After a pause, Du Ruhui continued: "But now, you don't have to worry. The fact that you are keeping watch for the Supreme Emperor without eating or drinking has been publicized... The whole world knows about your gratitude for the Supreme Emperor's kindness. At this time, if
If anyone dares to stop you from joining the court as an official, they must be enemies of the world..."
Du He nodded: "Dad, I understand!"
"As long as you understand!"
Du Ruhui turned around and walked away.
…
Li Yuan’s funeral is over.
The court has also returned to normal.
As Du Ruhui said, no one dared to risk the disapproval of the world and not allow Du He to become an official in the court, even though there were ten thousand of them who were unwilling.
It's morning this morning.
After finishing the political affairs.
Li Er then said: "My dear friends, the Supreme Emperor's previous decree was to deprive Duke Du He of his title. However, the previous decree came out and Du He could become an official in the court. Do you have any objections?"
Everyone shook their heads.
"I have no objection!"
The Supreme Emperor has passed away.
In addition, the fact that Du He was guarding the soul of the Supreme Emperor has become known to the whole world.
If you jump out to oppose it at this time, isn't that asking for death?
Li Er nodded: "In that case, I have an idea. Du He was the Duke of Hu State before, but he was suddenly removed... It is indeed a bit unkind. Why don't we discuss what official position Du He should be held today?
To make up for him, at the same time, it can be regarded as fulfilling one of the wishes of the great emperor."
When everyone heard this, their eyes began to roll.
Grant Du He an official position?
Many people disagree with this matter.
But Li has mentioned this in both words, and it will definitely not change.
Many people looked at each other.
Then we can only make a fuss about Du He's official position.
Letting Du He enter the court would definitely not work.
It's not in everyone's interest.
After a while, Gao Gao Shilian, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, stood up and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion! The Supreme Emperor's decree to let Du He enter the court as an official must be to sharpen Du He's character and let Du He
He works for the people... Based on Du He's contribution, he can definitely be given the position of a third-rank official in the court... However, this is not the original intention of the Supreme Emperor, and it cannot sharpen Du He's character at all... The old minister suggested that Du He be given the ninth rank
With Du He's talents, he will definitely be able to hold high positions in the temples. This move allows Du He to sympathize with the hard work of the lower-level officials and truly understand the sufferings of the people..."
From the ninth rank, it is the lowest among the official ranks in the Tang Dynasty.
And county captains, according to folk wisdom, are not even officials.
Because the smallest official is the county magistrate.
The county captain is just the assistant to the county magistrate.
Besides, Wannian County is a first-class county, and Wannian County Lieutenant should be from the ninth rank, but Gao Shilian found a lot of reasons and actually gave Du He a rank from the ninth rank.
Many people's eyes were straightened.
This is so fucking wonderful.
This is an insult to Du He!
Changsun Wuji was the first to say: "Your Majesty, I think Lord Gao's suggestion is very appropriate."
Wang Gui also said: "Master Gao, what you said makes sense!"
Chen Shuda said: "Master Gao has a profound intention, which really makes us admire him!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"..."
Many people jumped out and agreed.
Du Ruhui frowned and was about to speak, but was interrupted.