Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 224 Dou's Choice
The three brothers of the Wen family were born in Qi County, Taiyuan, and belonged to one of the noble families in Taiyuan.Although the Wen family is not as famous as the Taiyuan Wang family, Wenxi Pei family, and Hedong Xue family, it is also a scholarly family, and members of the family have been in and out of the center since the Northern Dynasty.

They are different from Yang Gongren's, and Wen Daya is even more different from Yang Gongren.Jinyang Yuancong, Wen Daya is also one of them.Coupled with their original origin, this supports them to have more choices in the future.

"Actually, speaking of the Wen family, I find it interesting." Li Zhiyun rubbed his chin, and said thoughtfully: "You said, the Wen family is also a member of the Shandong gentry, why didn't the crown prince win them over? Besides, the Wen family and The relationship between the Wang family has always been good. There is no reason for the crown prince not to win over the Wen family. Wen Daya is now the servant of the Huang family, and Wen Dayou is the servant of the Zhongshu. Both of them have a high status in the court."

Xue Shou chuckled and said, "Your Highness, the Shandong family has always had a tradition of marriage, and the Taiyuan Wang family and Wenxi Pei family also have such a relationship, but Pei Ju, didn't he also seek refuge in the East Palace?"

"what do you mean?"

"The location of the East Palace is only a little bit, and people's hearts are not in harmony."

Li Zhiyun nodded, looked at Du Ruhui, and said: "I will take care of Wen's affairs, but I am really not sure whether it will be successful. Wen Daya and Wen Dayou, these two have worked in the center for a long time, and they have vicious eyes. The king has to plan slowly."

"It should be so." Du Ruhui pondered: "Although the Wen family is not as good as the Taiyuan Wang family, the Wen brothers are talented. If we can get their support, His Highness will have a more solid foundation in the court."

"That's right." Li Zhiyun raised his head, let out a long breath, and said with emotion: "It's not a day's cold to freeze three feet. Today's situation is the result of long-term depression. I heard that when Bingzhou was in danger, The crown prince had asked his father several times to allow him to lead the army, but it was a pity that Dou Wei and Dou Kang stopped them all."

Xue Shou said: "It's not surprising. Greed is not enough to swallow an elephant. King Qin's people have the upper hand in the political affairs hall. Naturally, they also want to help King Qin obtain greater benefits."

Hearing this, Li Zhiyun chuckled.

Is there a greater good?

Doufu.

Dou Wei and Dou Kang knelt and sat in the main seat, and Qin Wang Li Shimin sat in the guest seat.

"I'm afraid that the East Palace will not let this matter go. Although the person presiding over this case has been replaced by the King of Chu, he has no foundation in the court, and the investigation will only hinder him everywhere. Even if the King of Chu can finally If the murderer is found out, I'm afraid the East Palace will not admit it."

Li Shimin put down the teacup and looked at Dou Wei calmly.

"What does Your Highness mean?" Dou Kang asked.

Li Shimin sighed lightly and did not speak.He believes that his meaning has been expressed clearly enough.

Dou Wei's old face trembled, and he said softly: "The old minister already understands what your highness means, please rest assured, no matter what happens to Dou, he will still support your highness."

Li Shimin smiled wryly, and apologized: "This incident happened suddenly, and the king was not prepared for it for a while. Don't worry, Mr. Dou, there will never be a next time."

next time?
Do it again, Dou Shi is finished.

Dou Wei comforted: "Your Highness, don't worry, the world is divided among the heroes, and the saint still relies on His Highness to unify the world. I am old, and it is a good thing to leave the court."

Hearing this, Li Shimin was moved in his heart, cupped his fists and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Dou, Shimin will definitely take care of Mrs. Dou."

"So, thank you, Your Highness." Dou Wei gently cupped his hands.

After the meaning was conveyed, Li Shimin didn't stay any longer, and got up to leave.

After sending Li Shimin away, Dou Wei and Dou Kang called Dou's children to discuss matters.

Today's Dou family, the most outstanding disciples are the general Dou Gui, the general of Youtunwei Dou Cong, the son-in-law Dou Dan, the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs Dou Jing and others.

Dou Wei didn't procrastinate, and directly told Dou's children that he wanted to resign, in exchange for the sage to let Dou's go.

"I don't agree!" Dou Jing directly refused, saying: "The Dou family didn't rebel, why should they pay the price!"

Dou Kang looked at his younger brother and comforted him, "We all know we are innocent, but the saint doesn't think so, do you understand?"

"Absurd!" Dou Jing said angrily, "Could it be possible for a sage to reverse black and white?"

"Yes." Dou Wei answered him coldly.

Dou Jing: "."

With a sigh, Dou Wei said: "When Duguzhen left the court, I had already thought that this day would come. The Dou family has two phases, which has already aroused Li Yuan's fear. In addition, we are getting closer to King Qin , how could Li Yuan let us go."

Dou Gui pursed his lips and said: "But, this is not the reason why the saints deal with us. When the Tang Dynasty was founded, if the Dou family did not provide food and people, how could the saints gain a foothold in Guanzhong so quickly. Now everything is stable, but he crossed the river and demolished the bridge , there is no moral at all!"

"Moral?" Dou Wei lectured: "Remember, the emperor is not moral. Whether it is the former Sui Dynasty or the Tang Dynasty, they are very afraid of Guanlong people, but they have to rely on Guanlong. Dou's Although it failed this time, it was not defeated, we still have His Royal Highness King Qin, everything is not over yet."

"But the King of Qin is just the King of Qin." Dou Jing said.

Dou Kang glanced at him and said, "Have you forgotten what happened in the former Sui Dynasty?"

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Although they all felt that the Patriarch was biased towards the King of Qin, they did not receive any clear information.Hearing what Dou Kang said today, they finally got an affirmative answer.

Dou Wei said: "The king of Qin is wise and powerful, far superior to the weak prince. After the world is unified, the king of Qin has made outstanding achievements. How can the prince be able to compete."

Dou Jing finally asked: "Patriarch, do you really want to resign?"

"Ah."

"Then who will replace the next Prime Minister?"

Hearing this, Dou Wei looked at him and warned: "You'd better not have any thoughts that you shouldn't have. The sage is here to deal with the Dou family. He will never let the Dou family's children go to the prime minister again."

Dou Jing felt empty, a little unconvinced.But Dou Wei looked serious, and he didn't dare to say anything.

"Patriarch, what about the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials?" He asked.

Dou Wei is not only the Prime Minister, but also the post of Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

Speaking of this, Dou Gui asked: "Patriarch, do you want to give up this seat as well?"

Dou Wei lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then nodded resolutely.

"This resignation means that if you leave the court, you will naturally give up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

"Should we give up this position too?" Dou Jing asked.

Dou Wei sighed, "If you want to leave, you have to leave cleanly, but we can let King Qin fight for it properly."

"Yes."

Seeing that everyone was depressed, Dou Kang smiled and comforted him: "Don't think too much. In the former Sui Dynasty, the Dou family was in Guanlong and in the imperial court. It was difficult for anyone to hold a high position. Think about the Yuan family and the Dugu family in the past. Look now."

Hearing this, everyone felt a little comforted in their hearts.

After a pause, Dou Kang continued: "But this time, I noticed the King of Chu. This son has always been harmless to humans and animals before, but this time he is extremely ruthless, and he almost dug out the foundation of the Dou family. "

Dou Jing looked strange and said: "I think you think too much. Although the King of Chu has some talent in war, he is extremely dull in government affairs. If the King of Qin hadn't recommended him to investigate the case, it would have nothing to do with the King of Chu this time."

"Don't be careless." Dou Wei said with a serious face: "Although the king of Chu is a concubine, this son's vision is far higher than that of the prince and the king of Qi. If things go on like this, he will become an important minister of the court. Now that the prince and the king of Qi are close, if there is a chance , you must help the King of Qin win over the King of Chu."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)