Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Before he could finish speaking, Li Shimin directly waved his hand and said no.

"Princess Chengyang is the direct daughter of me and the queen."

"She is still young, and her personality is far inferior to her two older sisters."

"Weaker."

"Let her be released with the son-in-law, I and the queen are reluctant."

"That's how it is, let Du He be a more relaxed secretary."

"how do you feel?"

At this moment, Changsun Wuji on the side kept winking at him.

As a result, Li Qiu could only happily accept the order and said nothing more.

In this way, Du He's marriage, Du Gou's succession to Du Ruhui's title, and the matter of being released as the governor were settled.

After this incident was released, the Du Mansion was naturally decorated with rare lights.

It was beaming.

The next day, at Li Shimin's request, Li Qiu went to Du's mansion for condolences.

Mrs. Du and the two brothers Du Gou and Du He naturally welcomed them with great enthusiasm.

At this time, Li Qiu conveyed His Majesty's condolences to Mrs. Du and their brothers.

At the same time, he asked if he was satisfied with such an arrangement.

Mrs. Du and the members of the Du family naturally thanked the emperor for his kindness.

After that, they fell into normal small talk.

Li Qiu first told Du Gou to wait for Du He to get married before going to Cangzhou to take up his post.

Over there is a place for my own people, and everything is more casual.

At that time, Du Gou can be let go.

At the same time, Li Qiu also has some ideas and things on his side, which need to be done after Du Gou takes office.

But there is no rush, just wait for Du Gou to discuss in detail before he leaves.

For Li Qiu's explanation, Du Gou naturally agreed again and again very seriously.

After Du Gou, Li Qiu looked at Du He very seriously.

Then he said to him quite solemnly: "Du He."

"Soon you will become the princess' consort."

"This is also destined for you to become a member of the royal family and enter another higher level and social circle."

"The royal family is no small matter."

"Especially as the princes grow older and their power expands."

"The court and the royal family are destined to be undercurrents."

"You must remember what I told you today."

"You are just an ordinary secretary. You don't need to be wooed."

"Don't stand in line."

"It's perfect for you to be mediocre and mediocre as your son-in-law and enjoy a lifetime of glory and wealth."

"Otherwise, if you do something wrong, it will endanger the entire Du family."

"At that time, even your brother will be implicated."

"This is not a trivial matter. You must remember that you should never get involved in disputes over imperial power."

"Don't let Master Du over there, your late father worry about you."

Li Qiu usually gave Du Gou and Du He the impression that he was very easy-going and humorous.

It was the first time they had met him with such a solemn look.

Du He naturally nodded his head again and again, and agreed.

At this time, Mrs. Du also instructed him again.

Tell him to be cautious in every word and deed once he becomes a son-in-law in the future.

Also, before your father died, he specially entrusted you to the King of Peking.

Li Qiu's words are the words of your parents, you must listen to them.

……

As soon as Li Qiu left Du's mansion, he was called to the palace by the people of Shang Shuxing.

Chengqing Palace...

When Li Qiu arrived here, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wang Gui, Xiao Yu, Cen Wenwen, Gao Shilian, Wen Yanbo and others were all there.

At this time, Li Shimin said to Wen Yanbo: "Li Qiu is the right servant of Shangshu who is in charge of the government affairs of the Ministry of Rites."

"Wen Yanbo, tell Li Qiu about the Goguryeo incident in detail."

Afterwards, Wen Yanbo bowed to accept the order.

I reported the information about the nearest Goguryeo.

Originally, after Li Qiu captured the Liaoxi Corridor and took down Huaiyuan City, the gateway to Liaodong.

Datang was in a hostile relationship with neighboring countries such as Goguryeo, Khitan, and Baekje.

Especially Goguryeo, Chen Bing frontier 10,000+, put on a kind of attack at any time.

The posture of regaining lost ground.

As for Datang, Luo Liang, Song You, Fan Xing, Wang Xuance and others were always ready to fight.

Don't dare to relax in the slightest.

But just today, Goguryeo's envoys entered Chang'an.

Expressed his willingness to continue to be a minister to Datang and contribute gifts.

At the same time, their monarch honored the king and invited the envoys of the Tang Dynasty to the inner city to express their condolences.

Hearing this, the nervous Li Qiu frowned and said, "Your Majesty, this is a good thing."

"Since they are afraid of my Tang Dynasty martial arts, they take the initiative to submit to us and pay tribute."

"Then accept it."

"As for their invitation and envoy from King Rongliu, there seems to be no problem."

At this time, Fang Xuanling said quietly from the side: "Li Qiu."

"This matter is not as simple as you think."

"This Goguryeo has been on the frontier before, watching it like a tiger."

"Now he suddenly withdraws his troops on his own initiative and pays tribute."

"It's quite strange here."

"And you said that they are afraid of our Datang army. From the perspective of the front and back, this point is even more unreasonable."

"That's why His Majesty called everyone together to discuss this matter."

"At the same time, inside Goguryeo, according to the people we placed on their side reported."

"It seems that some rather subtle changes have taken place inside Goguryeo."

"The conflict between their King Rongliu and the supreme commander Yuan Gaisuwen is also showing signs of intensification."

"At times like this, we still have to be fully prepared."

Listening to his words, Li Qiu nodded.

"Master Fang, I understand what you mean."

"We have [-] to [-] troops stationed in Western Liaoning and Huaiyuan City."

"At the beginning, their 10,000+ army was defending precipitously, but they couldn't hold it."

"Right now, they only send 10,000+ people to attack the city, and the west of Liaoning is sure to be safe."

"At the same time, when I go back later, I will make further arrangements to ensure the safety of Huaiyuan and Liaoxi."

Chapter 751 A Happy Event

At this moment, Zhongshu ordered (Prime Minister) Xiao Yu to bow and say, "Your Majesty."

"I feel that we don't need to worry too much about Goguryeo's vassal and tribute."

"Just choose an envoy with a calm personality, experience, and experience to go to Goguryeo."

"When you go there, you can tell what kind of medicine is sold in this Goguryeo gourd?"

"The old minister recommends himself, and I implore His Majesty to send ministers to Goguryeo."

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, everyone present couldn't help frowning.

Li Shimin also frowned slightly and waved his hands.

"Xiao Yu, Liaodong and Goguryeo are too far away."

"It's been a bumpy road again."

"Don't go at your age."

"Furthermore, as the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, you are not suitable to be an envoy."

"See if you have any other suitable recommendations?"

Cen Wenwen stood up and said, "Your Majesty."

"The minister recommended Gao Jifu, the supervisory censor, to be the candidate for this envoy."

"Gao Jifu is upright and steady, knowledgeable and experienced."

"The most rare thing is that he is also proficient in martial arts."

"Going to Goguryeo this time is the most suitable."

Li Qiu didn't know Gao Jifu.

But he could feel that when Cen Wenwen recommended Gao Jifu, the expressions of the people around him changed slightly.

At this time, Li Shimin thought for a while, and then asked: "Cen Wenwen recommended Gao Jifu, what do you think?"

Hearing Li Shimin's question, no one objected.

This matter was also decided for Gao Jifu.

On the way out of the Imperial Study Room, Changsun Wuji patted Li Qiu's back with a smile.

"Li Qiu, look, it's time to eat."

"Go, have a drink with me at noon."

For Changsun Wuji's request, Li Qiu naturally dared not obey?

So the two of them got into the carriage and went straight to Changsun Wuji's mansion.

In the carriage, Li Qiu asked curiously: "Master Changsun, who is this Gao Jifu?"

"Why do you feel that after Cen Wenwen recommended him, the expressions on everyone's faces are a little unnatural?"

At this moment, Changsun Wuji gave Li Qiu a surprised look.

"Your boy's kung fu of observing words and expressions has improved quite quickly."

"This Gao Jifu is also from a famous family."

"It is a descendant of Gao You, the doctor of Guanglu in the Northern Wei Dynasty."

"As Cen Wenwen said, this person is knowledgeable and proficient in martial arts."