Not long after, the Imperial Guards came back and reported: "General Manager Zhao, just now we saw with our own eyes Bo Duhe of Huyi County. He took a carriage in person, went up the official road, and went to the southeast direction of Tongzhou."
"Is it confirmed that it's Du He?"
"Confirmed to be Du He."
Zhao Yang then nodded with confidence: "Okay, as long as Du He leaves, everything will be easy. Oh, this little guy, at such a young age, is making people uncomfortable. Your Majesty is right, if he is not allowed to leave Chang'an,
Even if there is no invitation, I don’t know what trouble will happen when the time comes. It’s better to leave. If you leave, there will be less right and wrong. When the time comes, your Majesty’s reward will naturally not be less..."
Go to the spacious official road in the direction of Tongzhou.
A carriage was galloping. Behind the carriage were two strong horses. Immediately behind them were two fully armed Imperial Guards. After that, came the carriage that His Majesty Li Er had sent as a gift to visit Yuchi Gong, the governor of Tongzhou.
There was a person sitting in the carriage ahead, but it was not Du He.
But they are ghosts and gods wearing Duhe clothes and makeup.
Guishen was emaciated, and after putting on makeup, he suddenly looked like Du He.
It was already dusk and the light was dim. Therefore, after deceiving the two Imperial Guards and the people sent by Zhao Yang, everyone thought that Du He had left Chang'an for Tongzhou.
The ghost and god opened the curtain and saw the two Imperial Guards not leaving the carriage. He said depressedly: "These two people are really bored. Is it possible that they will follow me when I shit and urinate?"
At this moment, the coachman said: "Master, a message has come from behind, asking us to slow down, otherwise the carriage behind us will not be able to keep up."
The ghost said angrily: "Why slow down? Hurry up!"
Snapped.
The driver whipped down the horse, and the horse started running wildly, much faster.
When the two Imperial Guards saw this, they had no choice but to abandon the carriage behind them and hurriedly chased after them.
…
Royal Palace.
Zhao Yang returned to Tai Chi Hall.
Li Er also looked confused and said: "According to Du He's character, how can he give up without making a big fuss? He actually went to Tongzhou?"
Zhao Yang nodded affirmatively: "It's absolutely true, Your Majesty, I asked General Lan to send someone to keep an eye on him and personally watched Du He ride a carriage to Tongzhou. Besides, there were two forbidden soldiers watching him along the way. If he turned back halfway,
, I think those two people will also return to the palace to report!"
"Oh, that's all. It's better for this boy to leave, lest the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Festival doesn't end... Afterwards, I just have to make up for him. I am also in a dilemma about this matter. If I follow Du
The queen will naturally be unhappy with He's intention, and the eldest grandson's family will certainly not be happy either, so that's all we can do!"
Li Er, who was good at fighting on the battlefield and decisive in governing the country, felt very difficult to handle at this moment.
According to his original wish, of course he wanted Princess Li Lizhi of Changle to marry Changsun Chong, but Du He suddenly came out halfway. No matter what Changsun Chong compared with Du He, he was just a fool. Li Er was a little unhappy.
, what's more, he also wants to use Du He to expand his territory.
Unexpectedly, both the Changsun family and Queen Changsun couldn't sit still, and even took a preemptive strike. Officials from the DPRK and the Central Government even jointly petitioned to marry Li Lizhi to the Sikong Mansion. As a result, Li Er was also unable to get off, so he had to comply with Queen Changsun's request.
meaning.
At this moment, a young eunuch rushed in at the door in a panic.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Du wants to see you."
When Li Er heard this, he frowned and said, "Tell him that I have taken a rest. If you have anything to do, we can talk about it tomorrow."
The little eunuch nodded, turned around and came outside the Taiji Hall, and said to Du Ruhui who was waiting here: "Master Du, your Majesty has already rested. If you have something to do, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Du Ruhui raised his head and saw that the entire Taiji Hall was brightly lit, and said calmly: "Since His Majesty has rested, I will wait for him here. If he wants to see me, that's it. Otherwise, I will sit until dawn and wait for His Majesty to wake up tomorrow."
So I can go see His Majesty as soon as possible."
Several eunuchs around him smacked their lips.
Isn't this a rogue move?
However, Du Ruhui was already sitting on the steps with no intention of leaving.
A full half hour passed.
The door of Tai Chi Hall opens.
Li Er walked out.
Du Ruhui stood up in a hurry, but his legs were numb and he could only stand against the pillar, "I have seen your Majesty!"
"Ke Ming, it's so late, why are you still waiting outside the hall? If there's anything important, let's discuss it tomorrow morning." Li Er said, pretending to be confused.
Du Ruhui shook his head: "Your Majesty, this matter is not official, so it is better to deal with it now."
"What's the matter?"
Li Er waved his hand and shouted back.
Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty asked me not to leave the imperial city even half a step. Seeing the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival coming, everyone got invitations, except Quanzi He'er. I just heard that Your Majesty sent He'er to Tongzhou to visit Yuchi Gong...
I dare to ask, is this fair to He'er?"
Is it fair?
Li Er was stunned immediately.
He is the emperor, and whatever he wants to do, he can just give an order.
Why should you consider whether it is fair or not?
After a long while, Li Er finally said slowly: "Keming, are you blaming me?"
Du Ruhui said expressionlessly: "I don't dare!"
"... Ke Ming, you are so old and have been with me for decades, why are you still acting like a child at this time? Of course I have my reasons for letting Du He leave. Otherwise, with Du He's temper, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival will be ruined
I am afraid that the Poetry Festival will become the laughingstock of the ages... Of course I feel ashamed of Du He, so I have decided to make Du He a Marquis of Huyi County after the Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Festival is over, which can be regarded as compensation!" Li Er
He said somewhat helplessly.
When all the older Du Ruhui came up to him and blew their noses and glared, Li Er knew that this matter was not simple.
Du Ruhui shook his head: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Huyi County, I thought that He'er should get it. We used work in exchange for relief. It cost millions of officials and ended up with tens of thousands of victims. Now that the People's Avenue has been built, all the people in Chang'an have no problem."
With smiles on his face, the Imperial College was built, and a large number of students finally had a place to live. Such a contribution should be worthy of a Marquis of Huyi County."
When Li Er heard this, he suddenly laughed and said, "Keming, Keming, are you here to bargain with me?"
Du Ruhui said bluntly: "Yes, Your Majesty, I am so shameless, please give He'er an amulet, which can be regarded as compensation for him."
"This... Keming, you must know that this gold medal for immunity from death is only owned by a few ministers in the court who have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. Du He is young and in his prime, so what is the use of this gold medal for immunity from death?
"Li Er asked doubtfully.
Du Ruhui looked at Li Er firmly and said, "I can make the decision for He'er. If you don't want the Marquis of Huyi County, please give me a gold medal to avoid death."
As he spoke, Du Ruhui bowed deeply, his expression extremely solemn.