Chapter 8: The Bandit Chief Leaves a Note (Second Update, Seeking Votes)

  Bang!

  A loud crash like thunder, that was the sound of Li Shimin slamming his fist on the table, and at the same time a furious roar burst out: "This scourge, has already lost a leg because of this, yet still doesn't know to repent."

  After listening to Du He's words, Li Shimin couldn't hold back the anger in his heart and slapped his palm heavily on the table. This move was extremely powerful! The pile of memorials on the table that were stacked like a mountain fell to the ground, the pen holder shook and fell to the ground, and the teacup turned over!

  Du He, who was standing beside him, also jumped in fright. Having been to the Tang Dynasty for nearly a year, he had never seen Li Shimin so angry before, and that handsome and determined face was distorted because of this.

  It made him have a kind of illusion, as if Li Chengqian were standing in front of Li Shimin at this moment, Li Shimin would be able to swallow him alive.

  "Uncle Li, calm down! With all the vassal states coming to pay homage, it wouldn't be good if you got sick from anger!!" Seeing Li Shimin's furious outburst, Du He couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Who would have thought that Li Shimin would get so enraged?

  Actually, Li Shimin's anger was not without reason. Since the country had just been pacified for over a decade, he had been busy with state affairs and hadn't fulfilled his paternal responsibilities well. However, he had placed extremely high hopes on Li Chengqian, always treating him as the crown prince to be groomed, creating the best environment for him, and appointing the best teachers for him.

  But Li Chengqian's actions really broke his heart.

  This private moral issue, Li Shimin may be able to tolerate, but what Li Chengqian has done is no longer just his own business, but also endangers the interests of the people.

  As an emperor, an emperor who understands the people's feelings, as an emperor who regards "The ruler is a boat; the people are water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!" as a great saying, no one knows more than him about the importance of the common people.

  Li Chengqian is now threatening the interests of the people. If he were to be given control of the empire, how could one put their mind at ease?

  The majestic Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty actually likes to steal chickens and dogs, if this matter is leaked out, how can the Li family face the ridicule of the common people?

  With such sons, how could Li Shimin not be furious?

  Even with Du He's repeated persuasions, it was difficult for Li Shimin to calm the flames of anger in his heart, showing just how fiercely this fire burned.

  After a long time, Li Shimin finally calmed down and shook his head with a deep sigh: "I lost my composure!" His tone was filled with exhaustion.

  "It is the hope of every father to see his son become a dragon, this is human nature!" Du He didn't know what to say at this moment, and he even felt that he shouldn't explain this matter. But he also knew that he had no choice but to speak.

  Li Shimin knew what he was thinking, and forced a smile: "No need to worry too much, you did the right thing. The Crown Prince, as the future ruler of the country, must take responsibility for his actions. If there are mistakes that are not pursued, it will inevitably lead to disaster in the future, let alone such evil deeds that harm the people."

  "You withdraw first! This matter will be seriously dealt with by me. As for that family, you replace me in giving them some rewards as compensation, and also order them not to speak recklessly about this matter! Although it was the Crown Prince's fault, it has nothing to do with the great Tang Dynasty, but this kind of wrongdoing is indeed damaging to the national dignity!"

  Du He nodded and said: "I've instructed him, that old man is just an ordinary citizen, as long as he has a good life, he won't speak nonsense!" Then he also bid farewell and left.

  Out of the Ganlu Temple, Du He let out a long sigh.

  This is to inform and expose, not just for venting, but for the people and myself to vent, more importantly, it has moved the heart of the abolished crown prince.

  He did not originally intend to intervene in the struggle for the throne, but Li Chengqian's current behavior is really too bad. He is not worthy of being the Emperor of the Great Tang and does not have this qualification.

  Due to his own appearance, history has changed a lot. Whether Li Chengqian will be abolished in the end is unclear. Du He cannot confirm it either, but one thing is certain: he is loyal to the Great Tang, not the Li Dynasty. He wants the Tang Dynasty, which represents China, to be more brilliant and resplendent, so he acknowledges Li Shimin as a great king of all ages and willingly works for him, but absolutely does not acknowledge the talented but immoral Li Chengqian.

  Passing by the Imperial Garden, Du He heard a silvery laughter coming from inside the garden, and a bright and clear female voice said: "This place is really beautiful, the imperial palace is really big!" The tone was somewhat strange, it was indeed Princess Yaochi's.

  "This was built by Yang Guang of the previous dynasty, and it's all so luxurious and magnificent everywhere. Although Father Emperor didn't like it, he couldn't bear to dismantle it!" The interpreter's voice was gentle and elegant, but it was the voice of Princess Changle.

  Du He's heart moved slightly, since her triumphant return, she had only met the two girls once at the Hongwen Academy on the next day. They were busy with classes and didn't have time to spend together, they only exchanged less than ten sentences before parting ways. Today, running into each other like this was better than...

  Thinking so, he walked in leisurely and smiled: "This imperial garden is beautiful, but it can't compare to the Jade Pool of the First Ruler!"

  Yaochi princess heard the voice and smiled, turned her head around, but saw it was Du He, her face lifted up with a smile: "Yaochi thanks Mr. Du for his compliment!"

  Princess Chang Le saw Du He arrive, her pretty face also showed a joyful expression, but after hearing his words, her eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of cold light, and she glared at him with some ferocity.

  Seeing the reaction of the two women, Du He shivered and shook his head with a bitter smile, hastily explaining: "The Yaochi I mentioned is the Tianchi of Tianshan, not referring to a person..."

  Princess Chang Le's face finally eased up, and she gave him a sideways glance with a hint of annoyance.

  The Princess of Yaochi said: "Is Mr. Du saying that Yaochi is no longer beautiful?"

  "Uh..." He glanced at Princess Chang Le and Du He smiled wryly: "Princess, just spare me!"

  The Princess of Yaochi smiled and said: "I'll spare you this time! But does Mr. Du know that the Tian Shan Yaochi is incredibly beautiful, have you really been there?"

  Du He didn't know how to answer for a moment. Later generations traveled to Mount Tian and Yaochi, but Du He of the Tang Dynasty definitely hadn't been there. All he could say was: "No, but my master had been there before. He once told me about the scenery of Mount Tian and Yaochi, saying that it was covered in white snow, with a silver sheen like a paradise on earth! If I'm lucky, I really want to go see it for myself."

  "I was born in Yaochi, so my father named me Yaochi! If you come to Xiangxiong, I'll definitely take you to see the scenery of Yaochi!" Princess Yaochi loves Yaochi the most. Hearing Du He praise the scenery of Yaochi, she felt a joyful interest and warmly invited him.

  "It's settled then!" Du He nodded in agreement, but also knew that this was not very likely. The transportation in ancient times was really too inconvenient. This back-and-forth would take at least half a year or more, who had the leisure to do so?

  Due to the Tibetan affair, Li Shimin treated Xiongnu exceptionally kindly and had his own eldest princess accompany him personally.

  Du He accompanied Zhang Le together and also joined in.

  All along, Du He had never been to the imperial palace, and thanks to them, today he was able to see all the scenery in the imperial palace.

  Accompanying two lovely ladies, Du He talked incessantly, fully revealing his eloquence. His vast knowledge and humorous remarks left the two women giggling uncontrollably.

  During this time, Du He also completed a task. When he met with the Crown Prince's confidant in the Eastern Palace, he left a short note on him:

  The crown prince loses virtue and drops the seal.

  The thief's clever hands obtained the imperial seal.