First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 447
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Dou Shilun is the younger brother of Dou Shigan. He is not good at writing or martial arts. He is only interested in architecture, silk weaving and calligraphy and painting.

One of the many official positions of Qin Wang Li Shimin is Yizhou Daxingtai Shangshu Ling, so Dou Shilun's two official positions are all under Li Shimin's subordinates, and he is a well-deserved Qin Wangdang.

What makes Li Jiancheng jealous is that Dou Shilun created Ruijin in Yizhou, which symbolizes auspiciousness and colorful patterns, and specially wove the magnificent "Picture of King Qin Breaking the Battle" with brocade for Li Yuan.

Li Yuan was overjoyed, and hung this picture in the palace, and everyone praised it, which invisibly increased the prestige of King Qin, which made Li Jiancheng deeply hate it.

Dou Shigan and Dou Shilun are the sons of the late Chen Guogong Dou Kang. Dou Kang is the elder brother of the Dou family of Empress Mu (Li Yuan pursued the posthumous title of Empress Mu, and Li Shimin pursued the posthumous posthumous title of Empress Taimu).

Dou Shigan was appointed as the crown prince to lead the order, and he was in charge of the order and etiquette of the royal family.

Normally speaking, the crown prince, one of the dignified prince's three secretaries, is even more demanding to see him. The prince has no reason to refuse, but now Li Jiancheng is obviously abnormal. First, he hates Li Shimin deeply because of his rage, and second, because of his brother Dou Shilun, he is listed in Dou Shi Dry.

Li Jiancheng yelled directly: "Let him go, and no one will see him."

The servant hesitated for a moment, so he had to report the truth, Master Dou was furious, even if he was a cousin of the crown prince regardless of his official position, how could he be so rude, he immediately forced himself outside the door, and said loudly: "Tomorrow is the birthday of Concubine Wangui, and the birthday minister is already here. Get ready, His Highness must attend to congratulate you, and you must not lose your filial piety."

Li Jiancheng, who was already furious, was completely blown up when he heard the words. He picked up the jug and slammed it on the door, "Get out, I can't go alone, if it wasn't for that woman who fanned the flames, how could Aye be angry with me."

Hearing these words, everyone's expression changed immediately, and Master Dou's face turned livid, "Your Highness, how could you...".

Before he finished speaking, he heard a loud noise in the room, "Get out!" Li Jiancheng kicked the overturning table and roared loudly.

Dou Shigan's chest heaved, his face turned from livid to pale, and he was holding his chest and fell to the ground face up, out of breath.

"Dou Ligeng, what's the matter with you, Dou Ligeng?" The servant hurriedly helped.

"Quick pass on the imperial doctor".

"Your Highness, Dou Ligeng fainted...".

The door creaked open, and Li Jiancheng looked at the panic-stricken crowd with a look of astonishment on his face, "Quick, send the imperial doctor...".

Li Jiancheng suddenly panicked, Dou Shigan was not an ordinary official, if he died outside his bedroom, then he would have to bear the blame.

After the imperial doctor rushed over to give first aid, he frowned, shook his head and sighed.

"Dou Shuengeng was originally weak and sickly, and now he is so angry that even if he wakes up, I'm afraid, I'm afraid time is running out."

Li Jiancheng staggered when he heard the words, his expression flustered, "How could this be so, Gu Wei never insulted him."

Originally Li Yuan was already very angry with him, but now if he pissed Master Dou to death again, the consequences would be unimaginable.

When he was in a panic, Li Jiancheng made an instruction that he regretted: "Save him, try your best to wake him up."

This imperial doctor is from the East Palace, he obeyed Li Jiancheng's words, heard the words and hurriedly used golden needles, after a long time, Master Dou woke up faintly.

"Cousin, cousin, how are you?" At this moment, Li Jiancheng was showing his cowardly and cowardly nature, and his attitude was completely opposite.

When Dou Shigan saw Li Jiancheng, he closed his eyes and walked over.

Li Jiancheng knew that he had gone too far, so he could only say: "I will send my cousin back to the mansion to recuperate", and immediately ordered someone to send Dou Shigan back to the Dou mansion.

After Dou Shiqian returned to the mansion, facing his anxious and sad son, he forced himself to order: "Enter the palace quickly and report to the saint. My father's life is not long, and I have important matters to report secretly."

Dou Shigan's son did not dare to delay, and hurried into the palace to report to Li Yuan truthfully.

Li Yuan was shocked when he heard the news, and hurriedly went to Dou's mansion in micro-clothes.

According to seniority, Li Yuan is Dou Shigan's cousin. Li Yuan has a deep love for Empress Dou's family.

Seeing Master Dou dying, Li Yuan was very heartbroken.

But after Master Dou explained the matter word by word, Li Yuan's face turned red and his hands were trembling, which was the expression of extreme anger.

"Your Majesty, please don't get angry. As the crown prince, I am in command of the order, and in charge of the East Palace's etiquette education. If the crown prince loses benevolence and filial piety, it is the responsibility of the minister." Master Dou said with tears streaming down his face.

Li Yuan held Master Dou's hand tightly, "Don't say any more, I will get justice for you if you want to rest and recuperate."

Dou Shigan shook his head wearily, "I already know about your physical condition, and your life is at stake. While I'm still alive, I'm going to die, and I ask your Majesty to plan for the Great Tang, the clan kings, and the common people." , waste the prince!"

Li Yuan's expression turned serious, and he quietly looked at Master Dou.

Master Dou smiled bitterly.

"Concubine Wan Gui is a virtuous and virtuous concubine, respected by everyone, for such an elder, the crown prince's words are disrespectful, it is unfilial.

The king of Qin has made great achievements, but it is inhumane for the crown prince to gift a crazy horse with the intention of harming him.

The prince is in the Spring and Autumn period, and the prince hides his armor and raises warriors. He has improper ambitions. This is disloyalty.

Both Wei Zheng and Wang Gui are loyal ministers and devoted themselves to assisting them. However, after the crown prince escaped from Renzhi Palace, he heard the news of his relegation and celebrated in public. It is injustice to get out of trouble.

How can such disloyal, unfilial, benevolent and unrighteous people be worthy of being the prince of the Tang Dynasty?

Li Yuan remained silent, stood up and looked at the bright moon outside the window with his hands behind his back, and unconsciously shed two lines of tears.

After a long time, Li Yuan said in a hoarse voice: "Teacher, take care of your health", then turned around and left.

Dou Shigan struggled to sit up, and said to himself: "Not to mention, if the crown prince succeeds, the king of Qin will undoubtedly die. If the king of Qin succeeds, the crown prince will not lose his life's wealth."

At the door, Li Yuan paused, then left without looking back.

After Dou Shigan said these words, he was exhausted and fell heavily on the couch.

That night, mourning rang out in Dou's residence, and the crown prince led Master Dou to die of illness.

In the middle of the night, Gao Junya sat in the courtyard of the Duke of Yan's mansion with his clothes on, looking up at the bright moon and wandering in the sky. According to his political wisdom, he naturally analyzed the current situation.

Whether it is talent, learning or morality, the King of Qin is a gentleman, but Gao Junya always has a little bit of knots, and he establishes his sons and elders. As the saying goes, "Establishing the sons and the elders is not the virtue." This is the core of the patriarchal philosophy.

Gao Junya is not a rotten Confucian, and does not agree with this theory, but Gao Junya knows that once the rules are broken, disasters will happen.

In his opinion, only the will of the monarch cannot be shaken. Li Jiancheng is the crown prince of the East Palace canonized by Li Yuan. As long as he is the prince for a day, he will still be the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty.

Gao Junya got up and went to Gao Chong's yard, he felt that it was necessary to have a chat.

"Yuzhi, come out, because my father knows you are still up," Gao Junya shouted while standing far away under the moon gate in the courtyard.

It was true that Gao Chong hadn't gone to bed, but when he heard the yelling, he suddenly laughed, and vaguely remembered the sentence "Those who think of nothing and enjoy themselves, so they looked for Zhang Huaimin, and Huai Min didn't go to bed."

(End of this chapter)