Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 227 The Dust of the Case Has Fallen
Imperial Palace, South China Sea.

The water of the lake is clear and bright, and a boat floats on the lake.

"Grand Dou, try it, this is ice cream made by the king of Chu." Lao Li opened his unlined clothes, showing his hairy chest, leaning against Yanghe, and beckoned Dou Wei to taste the ice cream.

Dou Wei took a sip and praised: "It's really refreshing."

"Hahaha." Li Yuan laughed loudly, and said: "My son, his heart is not on the right path, and he plays heretics all day long, which makes Duke Dou laugh."

Dou Wei said: "Your Majesty was joking. His Royal Highness the King of Chu is good at fighting. Although there are occasional inappropriate actions, they have their own reasons. Not to mention, the fierce fire of our dynasty has now made the rebels in the world afraid. It’s the King of Chu’s credit.”

"Hey, although fierce fire oil is strong, how can the imperial court gain a foothold in Guanzhong without Duke Dou's support. Duke Dou, you are the hero of the Tang Dynasty."

So, this is how you treat heroes?Dou Wei curled his lips secretly, and said: "This is not the merit of the old minister alone, but the credit of all the people in Guanlong. Your Majesty has praised you too much."

Li Yuan took a sip of the iced wine and said, "Mr. Dou, we are one family. In fact, I know that if there was no Duke Dou's full support when we rebelled against the Sui Dynasty, it is still a matter of opinion as to who will be in charge of Guanzhong now."

Dou Wei was speechless for a moment, you know these things and still treat Dou like this, it's really shameless.

"How dare, the meager achievements of the old minister are not worthy of His Majesty's praise."

Li Yuan laughed, looked at the sparkling lake, and recalled: "Emperor Sui Yang acted against the law, and the people all over the world complained. I also wanted to restore the old mountains and rivers and rebuild the great Sui Qiankun community, but it was counterproductive."

"The Sui Dynasty lost its deer, and the whole world pursued it. Your Majesty is the one chosen by heaven, and he should be able to rule the world." Dou Wei said: "The Tang Dynasty will definitely surpass the previous Sui Dynasty. I believe in Your Majesty."

Li Yuan waved his hands and said with a smile: "To be honest with Mr. Dou, I just wanted to be an old man back then. After the world was settled down, I would entertain my grandchildren and go boating on the lake. But now I am tired of the world. People."

Dou Wei sighed silently in his heart, leaned forward and said: "The old minister has something to tell His Majesty."

"Mr. Dou, it's okay to say."

"The old minister is old and can no longer assist His Majesty in creating a prosperous world. Please allow the old minister to retire and go home."

A smile flashed in Li Yuan's eyes, but he said resolutely on his face: "Mr. Dou, the decision is not yet made, and the court needs someone like Mr. Dou to rule the world. How can Mr. Dou have the heart to abandon me? Mr. Dou, don't say too much." , I won't allow it."

Naturally, Dou Wei would not think that what Li Yuan said now was from his heart, and he was very clear about the trick of three speeches.

Therefore, Dou Wei immediately asked Li Yuan to allow him to retire and go home.

Li Yuan refused, and said a lot of good things.

After the two times, Dou Wei proposed to sue for the third time, and his attitude was so firm that Li Yuan could no longer 'refuse'.

"Does Duke Dou really want to abandon me?" Li Yuan had tears in his eyes and a look of regret on his face.

Dou Wei sighed: "Your Majesty, it's not that the old minister wants to abandon His Majesty, it's really the old minister's body that can no longer be overworked. Please be considerate of the old minister."

Li Yuan nodded, held Dou Wei's withered palm, and said affectionately: "Oh, that's all, Duke Dou is working for the Tang Dynasty wholeheartedly. If I don't allow it, it means that I am ignoring the wishes of the heroes. I, I will allow Duke Dou to play."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."

Li Yuan comforted: "Don't worry, Mr. Dou, I will keep the Dou family's kindness to the Tang Dynasty in mind. As long as the children of the Dou family are up to the challenge, I will definitely use them again."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Not long after, the dragon boat docked, and Dou Wei bid farewell to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan shook his neck and ordered: "Come here."

"The servant is here."

"Let the king of Chu enter the palace to meet me."

"Yes."

Chu Palace, the backyard.

Xiao Shunniang shook the cradle and asked her mother, "Mother, why doesn't my sister talk to me? I can't even play with her like this."

The little girl was wearing the blue water skirt given to her by Princess Chu, she was as cute as an elf.

Wei Gui smiled and said, "Bao Niang is still young and can't speak."

"Then when can she speak?"

"It's another year before you can talk."

"Oh." Xiao Shunniang nodded.

Li Zhiyun said: "Shunniang, you will come to talk to Baoniang more often in the future, maybe when she can talk, the first thing she will say is to call you sister."

"Really?" The little girl looked at Xiao Baoniang with bright eyes and big eyes.

With a smile on his face, Wei Gui talked to Princess Chu about raising his daughter.Huaiyang and Yin Shi were also accompanying her in the house, and Xiao Chengjing could already walk and was crawling around.

At this moment, Yu'er came to pass the word that someone from the palace invited Li Zhiyun to the palace to face the saint.

Lizheng Hall.

"My son-in-law pays respects to his father."

"Retire without courtesy."

"Thank you, Father."

Lao Li pointed to the futon, asked Li Zhiyun to sit down, and asked, "How is the investigation going?"

"My son is incompetent, and we haven't found the real culprit yet." Li Zhiyun was ashamed, lowering his head and not daring to look at Li Yuan.

Seeing this, Li Yuan sighed inwardly.The fifth child is well-behaved and sensible, and he is very happy to be able to fight well.It's just that in some things, it's too dull.

"Zhiyun, I asked Wang Tong to teach you, but now it seems that you haven't made much progress. My heart aches."

"My son let my father down." Li Zhiyun bowed his head in shame.

Li Yuan asked again: "What does Wang Tong teach you all day?"

"Reporting to my father, Chang Shi's health has always been poor, and my sons and ministers often go out to fight, and they have never been able to listen to Chang Shi's teachings."

The truth left Li Yuan speechless.

It's true that Wang Tong's health is not good, and it's true that Li Zhiyun often goes out to fight.

"Forget it, let's talk about it later." Li Yuan took a sip of wine, and then said: "In the case of ordnance theft, Prime Minister Dou has found the murderer from the Dou family just now, and you can close the case."

"My son understands."

"Yeah." Li Yuan nodded, seeing that Li Zhiyun didn't seem to want to ask more questions, he asked him curiously, "Zhiyun, don't you want to know who secretly hid the crossbow?"

Li Zhiyun thought for a while, and said in a low voice: "Father, although my son and minister are dull, they also know the current situation of our Tang Dynasty. Although the Dou family has done something improper, the world is divided and has not yet been unified. It is really not easy to internalize at this time Since the Dou family has already found the murderer, the son-in-law doesn't want to ask. It's best to settle this matter quietly, because in this way, the Tang Dynasty can unite the monarch and ministers with one heart, one heart and one heart, and unanimously speak to the outside world."

"Okay Zhiyun, I'm very pleased that you can say that, you are sensible." Li Yuan patted Li Zhiyun on the shoulder.

Although the fifth child still didn't understand anything, Li Yuan was very happy at this time.Because the old fifth's thoughts are all on the community, and he doesn't have ulterior motives like the prince and King Qin, which is very good.

Li Zhiyun said ashamedly: "The elder brother can share the pressure of government affairs for the father, the second brother can wipe out the rebels for the Tang Dynasty, and the son can do nothing, so he can only try his best not to cause trouble for the father."

"Nonsense." Li Yuan scolded with a smile, "What nonsense are you talking about, you brat, you killed Zhu Can, you defeated Song Jingang, and you captured Ao Sheshe alive. I will remember all your achievements."

"My son is the son of my father. If I can't do these trivial things well, I am really ashamed of my father's teachings."

Li Yuan nodded and said gratifiedly: "Very well, you are not arrogant or impetuous, which shows that you are humble. I really like that you can be so sensible, and I will continue to maintain this humility in the future."

"My son understands."

"Okay, you go down."

"Yes, Erchen retire."

Seeing Li Zhiyun leave, Li Yuan felt very relieved for a moment.How can he be unhappy with such a sensible son?

(End of this chapter)