Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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Good guy, can Li Chengqian sit still now?He didn't even care about dinner, so he immediately summoned several heads in the Prince's residence to discuss important matters.

In the lobby of the Prince's Mansion, apart from Li Chengqian himself, there were also the Prince's family member Fan Zhi, the Prince's Zhan Shi Li Gang, and the Prince's Mansion Chief Shi San Fatty Li Shaozhi.

Of course, there was also Du He, who had never been valued by Li Chengqian and was repeatedly excluded by Li Gang and Li Shaozhi.

Although he did not get along well in the Prince's Mansion, after all, he was the one who tipped off the news and gave Li Chengqian hope. It would be really unreasonable not to invite him to be present.

Of the five people in the hall, Li Chengqian naturally lives at the head of the hall, Li Gang and his father are on the left side, and Fan Zhi and Du He are on the right side.

Li Chengqian's face was beaming with joy, and he said: "I think you probably know the purpose of summoning you here today. Gu will let Du He explain in detail, so that you can understand."

As he spoke, he fixed his eyes on Du He and motioned him to open his voice.

Du He got up and bowed his hands in a polite way: "Your Highness, at noon today, I had a small gathering with my former classmates from the Imperial College. I heard they mentioned that there is a Red Mansion Villa in the downtown area of ​​the West Market. Yes. But according to their investigation, it is actually a place where filth is hidden and corrupted. I heard them say..."

Du He was eloquent, and he recounted Fang Yiai's words without any changes.

While explaining, Du He paid attention to the changes in Li Chengqian's expression, and deliberately spoke in a cadence, which drove Li Chengqian's mood ups and downs.

Even though everyone had already heard about this matter from Li Chengqian, after Du He told it in detail, they were still quite surprised, shocked, and horrified.

Especially Li Gang, who was in charge of the etiquette system of the Great Tang Dynasty, who was the minister of the Ministry of Rites, was so excited that he kept coughing and scolded angrily, "It's shameful and hateful that the emperors of the Great Tang Dynasty have such a shameful place!"

Prince Sheren Fan Zhi calmed down a bit, and asked Du He, "Du Lushuai, is this really true?"

Du He nodded, and said calmly: "It's not adulterated at all, and I heard from my classmates in the Imperial College that in two days, there will be a promiscuous party in the Red Mansion Villa, and all men and women will participate. They A few people are planning to take advantage of their gathering to borrow soldiers from Youlingjunwei's mansion and destroy the red mansions in one fell swoop! The leader of my classmates is now the military commander of the Ministry of War, Guo Ye, and they want to take advantage of this After a chance encounter, make another great contribution, so that you will be rewarded by the Holy Spirit!"

Speaking of this, in order to increase his convincing power and convince Fan Zhi, Li Chengqian and others in every possible way, he also brought the three fat man Li Shaozhi into the camp, saying: "Li Shaozhi, Li Changshi and his subordinates are all from the Guozijian Calligraphy Class. For Guo Ye , Changsun Yumo and the others should understand. These people never fight in uncertain battles!"

Fan Zhi looked suspiciously at Li Shaozhi again.

Li Chengqian even asked: "Li Changshi..."

"His Royal Highness!"

The three fat man Li Shaozhi stood up hastily, and replied: "What Du Lushuai said is true. As far as I know, Guo Ye and others will definitely plan carefully before they do something. In time, I understand somewhat. Moreover, Guo Ye has always acted meticulously, and he will never say what he wants to do next until the last moment. But I didn't expect, hehe, this time it fell to Du Lushuai In his hand, he leaked his breath."

After all, he glanced provocatively at Du He, the former classmate, and the corner of his mouth twitched like a sarcasm, as if he was saying that you, the third fat man, didn't show loyalty or nostalgia for old love, and defected to others?Didn't you, Du He, also sell Guo Ye and the others this time?Cut, half a catty is right, what right do you have to say about me?

Du He ignored the provocation of the three fat men, and continued to say to Li Chengqian: "A few days ago, I saw that His Highness the Crown Prince was worrying about how to win His Majesty's favor. Seeing that His Highness was unhappy, this subordinate was also very anxious. If His Highness can take the lead Take command, eradicate the filthy places like the Red Mansion Villa in one fell swoop, and restore the peace and tranquility of our imperial capital. It is a great contribution. As a wise emperor, His Majesty can naturally see what His Highness the Crown Prince does Here, remember it in your heart."

"Good, very good!"

Li Chengqian slapped his thigh hard, and said: "Now the king of Wei, Li Tai, invites his father to dote on him, and he is very fond of him; and Li Ke, the king of Shu, is valued by his father, and he sent a delegation to Tubo to deliver the land. It seems to be another great achievement." Only this prince is idle in the mansion all day long, and he has not made an inch of merit, so he is not liked by his father. Hmph, this prince is worried that he has no place to display his talents, so he invites his father to be happy. I didn't expect that today's credit will automatically come to your door ,good very good!"

After all, Li Chengqian praised Du He without hesitation: "Du He, you already know your loyalty, and you will definitely not treat you badly in the future!"

With a flattering smile on Du He's face, he bowed and thanked repeatedly.

Looking at the three fat man Li Shaozhi on the left side of this posture, he secretly envied and hated him for a while. In the midst of burning with jealousy, Li Shaozhi stood up and asked Ying, saying: "Your Highness, as the head of the Prince's residence, he should share the worries of His Royal Highness. If His Royal Highness is really I intend to eradicate this prostitution in the Red Mansion, and I am willing to be the pioneer of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

The three fat men were full of fat intestines, and when they spoke big words, they were crackling loudly.

Even his father, Li Gang, stroked his beard and smiled in satisfaction, thinking to himself, my third child has finally grown up, a child can be taught, he can be taught!

Du He sneered in his heart, the bastard San Fatty is really a wild dog, seeing that you have credit for it, he rushed forward like a wild dog smelling excrement.

Come on, if you want to die, I'm still happy to be free.

Therefore, Du He kept silent, did not express his position and did not invite Ying.

On the other hand, Prince Sheren Fan Zhi was cautious, and raised another question, saying: "Your Highness, Commander Du also said just now that people like Guo Ye are going to use troops to encircle and suppress the Red Mansion Villa at the Unsheltered Conference two days later. If we rashly intervene, will it cause unnecessary misunderstanding? Or, if there is chaos at that time, will the encirclement and blockade fall through?"

"Fan Sheren is too worrying!"

It was the third fat man Li Shaozhi who jumped out in a hurry, and said arrogantly with a big pig face: "His Royal Highness can take the lead and lead the troops to eradicate the Red Mansion Villa. Guo Ye and the others said hello, saying that the Prince's Mansion will lead this operation, and let them follow behind to pick up some bargains. When the time comes, His Highness the Crown Prince will be happy, how can their names be missing from the credit book?"

"Is that appropriate too?"

Fan Zhi felt a little inauthentic. After all, the Red Mansion Villa was discovered by Guo Ye and the others, and the news and information were all obtained by their inquiries.

It's really unkind to just intervene like this and pick the peaches that the other party has worked so hard to plant.

"What's inappropriate? His Royal Highness is the crown prince of the country. What are Guo Ye and the others? They are just ministers! There is a difference between monarchs and ministers. Don't they understand such a simple truth?"

The third fat man got excited for a while, and the broken gong became louder and louder.

Li Chengqian looked at the three fat boys with more and more loving eyes, thinking in his heart, it is still the Li family father and son who understand the prince's thoughts.

Invisibly, Fan Zhi's impression in Li Chengqian's heart dropped by another point.

Du He seized the opportunity and said: "I agree with Li Shaozhi and Li Changshi on this matter. Monarchs and ministers are different, Guo Ye and the others should be able to understand the painstaking efforts of His Highness the Crown Prince, and let the subordinates come forward to say hello to them later. Bar!"

"good!"

Li Chengqian gave a thumbs up and praised Du He again: "Du He, you are becoming more and more aware of the lonely mind. Don't worry and do it boldly, everything will be supported by the prince. Work hard, I am optimistic about you !"

Now that Li Chengqian had said that, Fan Zhi naturally had nothing to say, and felt a little more sympathetic to Guo Ye and the others in his heart, and could not bear it.

The third fat man patted on the horse again: "His Royal Highness is really a benevolent and righteous prince. This is not only a blessing for my subjects, but also a blessing for the country!"

Du He secretly glanced at the damned fat man, sneered in his heart, and said, "Second brother said, there will be a day when you, the fat man, will suffer and complain and piss like a horse."

After a brief discussion in the Prince's Mansion, the matter was settled.

That night, Du He led Prince Li Chengqian's order to visit Guo's mansion to meet Guo Ye and convey His Royal Highness's intentions.

Guo Ye naturally enjoys one thing and another. If you want to die as a fool and a lightning rod, can my buddies stop you?

Everything is under control and proceeding in an orderly manner.

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At noon two days later, Guo Ye left Taipingfang in a carriage.

Passing by the door of Wei Shuyu's house, I planted him by the way, and hurried towards the Red Mansion Villa in West Market.

At [-]:[-] p.m. today, it was the opening time of the annual Uncovered Conference in the Red Mansion Villa.

Guo Ye's carriage slowly entered the West Market, and entered the alley in the Red Mansion Villa...

at the same time,

Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Huaiyi respectively led the two groups of soldiers from the right-leading Weifu, a total of more than [-] soldiers, and slowly rushed towards the West Market.

this time,