The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Du Rui's way of domination shocked Taizong and his son into a daze for a while. No matter in any era, Du Rui's words would probably be welcomed and recruited by many ambitious people in troubled times, but now the Central Plains Pingding, Turkic conferring the head, is already a scene of peace. Although Du Rui's words are reasonable, they are not only intended to arouse suspicion.

Taizong just wanted to get rid of Du Rui for a moment. He knew that Du Rui was a talent. Whether it was governing the country or commanding the army, he was a rare talent. If he waits until he grows up, who else in this world can check and balance him? Taizong considers himself wise and powerful. Maybe Du Rui can restrain himself a little while he is in power. With Li Chengqian's benevolent and cowardly temperament, he should not be played by Du Rui.

Du Rui also sensed Taizong's murderous intent, but he was not afraid. He knew that Taizong would not kill him, not to mention that he was Du Ruhui's son. The merits he made these days alone were enough to save his life. The big deal would be to do it later. A rich man, anyway, Datang always wanted to be brilliant in Taizong's hands, and when Li Chengqian succeeded to the throne, he would naturally have a bright future.

At this moment, the door of the room was suddenly opened, and Baochai, dressed in warm clothes, walked in. He first greeted Li Chengqian, and then under the guidance of Du Rui, hurriedly greeted Taizong, and then whispered: "Master! Ready! But dine in the front hall!"

When Li Chengqian came just now, Du Rui heard that he hadn't eaten yet, so he ordered to go down and prepare a table of food and wine. Now that Baochai came in, he finally turned the tense atmosphere away.

Taizong also said: "Du Rui! Now that I'm at your house, I would like to ask for a glass of water and wine!"

Du Rui hurriedly said: "I'm afraid that the rough tea and light food in Caomin's mansion is not in line with the Holy Majesty's wishes!"

Taizong waved his hand and said: "Now we are in your house. I and Keming are in trouble together and are close friends. You can also be regarded as my nephew. Why? I come to ask for a drink, don't you want to?" ?”

Du Rui laughed and said, "Since the Holy Majesty is not surprised, the grassroots are very honored!"

When they arrived at the front hall, Du Rui looked at the table, but couldn't help being stunned. In the past, although the Du mansion was not simple in food and clothing, it was not too extravagant, but today the table is actually very rich. Take the dragon liver and phoenix marrow for dinner.

Du Rui glanced at Baochai in surprise, seeing her lowered head and nervous face, he understood immediately, and smiled at Taizong: "Your Majesty, please take your seat!"

Taizong looked at the delicious food and wine on the table, and couldn't help frowning: "Du Rui! Is this what you call simple food?"

Du Rui saw Taizong's expression was not happy, but he was not flustered. He said with a smile, "Caomin loves food and wine very much. You must know that you have to enjoy yourself to the fullest in life. If you criticize yourself harshly, you will be ashamed of your youth!"

Taizong heard the words, although he was not happy in his heart, but he also lost a little bit of his guard against Du Rui. A person who likes fancy clothes and delicious food, even if his heart has a gap, and how big his ambition can be, at best, he is just safe. It's nothing more than pleasure and greed for glory and wealth. Although it is a small flaw, it is good to have this flaw.

When Taizong thought of this, he didn't say anything anymore. The three of them sat down and talked about poems, songs, calligraphy and painting, and had a good time talking.

After drinking for three rounds, Emperor Taizong suddenly said: "Du Rui! You have made a lot of contributions in this Northern Expedition, but you are young and white. I don't want to reward you in the Tai Chi Palace. I don't know what you want. You can tell me clearly during the banquet." !"

Du Rui heard the words and said with a smile: "The grassroots resigned only for the friendship of friends, how can I ask for a reward?"

Taizong shook his head and said: "Although you don't say it, I can't help but reward you. You came up with the grand strategy of the Northern Expedition. You were willing to take the risk of attacking Dingxiang and the Yinshan camp. You made a lot of contributions. How could I not?" Award."

Du Rui thought for a while, and then said: "Since the Holy Majesty must reward, please reward the grassroots. Living in this prosperous and stable Tang Dynasty for the rest of your life, so that the grassroots have no shortage of food and clothing, is the greatest reward!"

Taizong was stunned when he heard the words, and he couldn't help being moved, and said: "In this case, I will give you five hundred households in the city of food. I think it will be in Duling. Where is the place where Keming rests, you are his son, and you should be your son." How about Keming being filial!?"

There are five hundred households in Shiyi. Among the ministers and adult princes in the court, there are probably only a few people in Shiyi who can reach this number, and only Prince Li Chengqian has more than five hundred households.

Du Rui didn't want to, but when he thought of Taizong's suspicion of him, he still bit the bullet and said: "In that case, Cao Min thanked the sage!"

When Taizong saw Du Rui thanking him, the doubts in his heart disappeared again. Those who plan big things must not stick to trivial matters and will not accept small favors. Since Du Rui wants the fiefdom of these five hundred households, he is naturally a person who is content with pleasure. What's the point of talent overwhelming the sky.

Taizong was very happy, and he drank a few more glasses, and said: "Du Rui! I heard that the crown prince said that you are not only talented in literature, but also have great military skills. You can be a hall dancer for a while. Sword, how about helping me enjoy the wine?"

Du Rui hurriedly said humbly: "The grassroots only understand a little, and they dare not be praised by the Holy Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Taizong said with a smile: "You just understand a little, and you can compare all my sons."

"The crown prince and all your highnesses are nobles, how dare the grassroots compare. Since the Holy Spirit has such a good taste, the grassroots should work for them!"

After finishing speaking, Du Rui ordered Baochai to fetch his sword. Not long after, Baochai arrived holding Du Rui's sword. Du Rui took it and stepped out of the front hall. Taizong and Li Chengqian also Then stand in the corridor.

Du Rui stood standing with his sword in his hand. For some reason, he suddenly remembered Li Bai's "Xia Ke Xing", and couldn't help chanting loudly: "Zhao Keman Huying, Wu Hook is frosty and snowy. The silver saddle shines on the white horse, and it rustles like a shooting star. Ten steps to kill One person, never stay for thousands of miles. Flick your clothes when you have something to do, and hide yourself and your name. After leisurely drinking in Xinling, take off your sword and knees and cross your knees. Will burn Zhu Hai, hold the cup and persuade Hou Ying. After the eyes are dazzled and the ears are hot, the spirit is born. Rescue Zhao with a golden hammer, and Handan is shocked first. The two heroes of Qianqiu, the city of Lianghe. Even if you die a hero, you are not ashamed to be the best in the world. through."

Du Rui chanted and danced, the long sword in his hand pierced a sword shadow in an instant, and the moment the extremely cold air gushed out of the sword body, it condensed into snowflake-like light spots, as if thousands of pear blossoms suddenly bloomed. Open and close, killing intent.

Du Rui couldn't help but let out a long roar, which was full of carefree meaning: Li Bai's poem is full of the heroic spirit of a knight, and it suits his temperament very well.

Taizong read it, and couldn't help but be infected by the artistic conception in the poem, clapping his hands and applauding. After Du Rui finished dancing the sword, Taizong finally understood the meaning of Du Rui's book, couldn't help smiling, and took Li Chengqian away.

Holding the sword, Du Rui stood in the middle of the courtyard, watching Taizong and his son leave, and couldn't help laughing. Baochai, who was on the side, saw it and hurried forward to take the sword in Du Rui's hand.

"Master! Are you okay just now!?"

Du Rui looked at Baochai, a clever girl, and said with a smile, "If you hadn't come to save me just now, I'm afraid my head would hang on the city gate tomorrow, young master!"

Baochai also wiped her sweat secretly. When she arrived at the door of the study just now, she heard Du Rui talking loudly inside. What Du Rui said would definitely be suspected by Taizong, so he ordered someone to go to the Zuixianlou to order a table of high-quality delicacies, just to help Du Rui hide his clumsiness, and tell Taizong that Du Rui is a person who is content with pleasure people.

It's just that Du Rui didn't expect Baochai to have such exquisite thoughts: "Baochai! If this woman can enter the court and become an official, I think you can be a prime minister!"

Baochai blushed at what Du Rui said, and said: "The young master is making fun of the servant girl again, what kind of prime minister is the servant girl, I just hope that the young master will not despise the servant girl, and let the servant girl serve the young master all his life!"

When Du Rui heard this, he smiled and said, "You bastard girl!"

After finishing speaking, I couldn't help but let out a long sigh and said: "I hope the Holy One can understand my thoughts. Fame and wealth are nothing but dung to me. What I think in my heart is to do more practical things for the Tang Dynasty. When it's done, I will take off my clothes and hide myself deeply." Yuming, I only wish I could do it so freely and freely!"