The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Taizong knew Du Rui's every move, and those ministers who were all staring at Du Rui, who were about to pull down this folk-transmitted Linfan Wenquxing, naturally knew about Du Rui's recent incidents.

Although Quan Wanji was demoted from Yushitai to Honglu Temple by Emperor Taizong, he never stayed idle. What he was designed by Hou Junji at the beginning was now put on Du Rui's body by him. It is unlikely that Hou Junji, the martial arts master, could make up such an elaborate trap for him to jump into, and among the small group of prince Li Chengqian, the one who is most likely to do this so seamlessly is Du Rui, who is very wise and close to demons. Yes, this inevitably made him feel great hatred.

In addition, after Du Rui returned from the Northern Expedition, he rejected Li Ke's invitation and visit several times, which made Quan Wanji, who was a staunch supporter of the King of Shu, even more annoyed. If he found out about the matter, he naturally refused to let it go.

In the past dynasties, although there have been countless land annexations, and every family has no ten thousand mu of fertile land, this matter is the most unacceptable to the monarch, even the Quan Wanji family is the same, but this is not the case. It prevented him from playing a book under the banner of righteousness.

"Your Majesty! During the period of his father's funeral, Du Rui didn't think about self-discipline. He kept a lot of singers in the mansion to entertain himself. This is unfilial. As a son of a noble family, he didn't want to study the words of the sage and glorify his family. This is inhumane. As a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, I don’t think about the worries of my father. My sage still practiced frugality, but he wantonly encloses land and wants to build more gardens. This is disloyalty. It is unrighteous to hurt his elder brother, besides, Du Rui is perverted and violent by nature, has many misbehaviors, acts recklessly, has no sense of shame, is unfaithful, unfilial, benevolent and unrighteous, I ask the Holy Majesty to punish him according to the law!"

In the court, even Li Ke couldn't help shaking his head at Quan Wanji's far-fetched remarks. He could guess that the failure to move Hou Junji last time made him miss a famous good friend through the ages. Opportunity, now, although Du Rui is only white, he is still young and very famous, so this lord Quan, who is eager to make a name for himself by hype, can't wait to jump out to speak out, regardless of any real evidence.

Taizong patiently listened to Quan Wanji's words, but did not express anything. At this time, he was also worried about how to deal with Du Rui. Although his concern for Du Rui was no longer as deep as before, it was still unavoidable. I was a little worried, so after listening to Quan Wanji's almost slanderous remarks, I didn't say anything, but waited to see what other important ministers thought about it.

As the backbone of the prince's party, Changsun Wuji naturally wanted to protect Du Rui, who was friendly with the prince. Seeing that Taizong didn't express his position, he could guess what Taizong was thinking, so he came out of the class and said, "Master Quan said this I thought it was absurd. There had never been any singers in Du Rui's mansion. They were just some orphaned refugees who were displaced by wars and natural disasters. Go to the mansion. Master Quan said that Du Rui doesn't want to study the words of a sage, which is even more absurd. No one in this world knows Du Rui's talent, but Master Du once wrote a toast to invite the bright moon, and the shadows formed three people like this What's more, Du Rui didn't have any property when he was a businessman, and he didn't even have any property when he left Laiguo's mansion. Would Mr. Quan want Du Rui, a young boy, to eat weeds and starve to death? Shouyang Mountain can't be done. Besides, you said that Du Ruiguang built gardens, that's his own business, Mr. Lao Quan asked, but I want to ask, how many courtyards and pavilions did Mr. Quan's mansion have? Besides, during the previous Northern Expedition, Du Rui fought the enemy at a young age, so many meritorious deeds, how can he be unfaithful? As for Du Rui hurting Du He, it is even more nonsense. So Du Rui and the brothers Du He have better morals, and what happened that day? ? As long as there are people with eyes and ears who can still hear voices, which one doesn’t know, which one doesn’t know! Do you need me to repeat them one by one, Mr. Quan?”

Changsun Wuji's rebuttal left Quan Wanji, who has always been eloquent, speechless. At this time, Fang Xuanling also stepped forward. He has always been generous. He first bowed to Taizong, and then To Quan Wanji, he said: "What Master Quan just said, although it is far-fetched, is not all false. It's just that Du Rui is not in the court. Even if there is a lack of virtue, how can we deal with it?"

Quan Wanji couldn't answer even more. When he was admonishing him just now, he was completely overwhelmed by the unwarranted resentment towards Du Rui in his heart. At this time, Fang Xuanling asked him, and he also came to his senses. Even if Du Rui is morally bankrupt , but he has never violated the law, let alone touched the criminal law. Even if Du Rui is accused by thousands of people, it is a family matter after all, and it should not be discussed in the court.

Quan Wanji understood this verse, hurriedly prostrated himself, and said repeatedly: "I have nothing to say, please punish me!"

At this moment, Taizong didn't know whether he should be thankful for this situation or should be annoyed. He looked at Quan Wanji and said, "You also have good intentions, I think so! Although Du Rui has no fame, he is a After the hero, Wang De! You go to his house and reprimand him. He is young and doesn’t want to study hard. He will serve the country in the future, but he thinks about dirty things all day long. Everyone praised him for his literary talents, so let's read at home!"

After Taizong finished speaking, he announced his resignation. Li Chengqian watched Taizong leave under the imperial steps, feeling mixed feelings in his heart. He could see that Taizong had already suspected Du Rui. Gong went to look for Du Rui, which made him secretly anxious. To Du Rui, Li Chengqian thought he relied heavily on him. If Du Rui was missed by Emperor Taizong, it would be like a broken arm to him.

Li Ke looked at Li Chengqian, and was naturally delighted in his heart. To Du Rui, after returning from the Northern Expedition, he had extended the invitation several times, but Du Rui ignored him like a heart like a stone. Relying heavily on his name made him shut the door several times. Seeing that Taizong was annoyed by Du Rui and that Li Chengqian was missing a big helping hand, he was naturally secretly happy.

Li Chengqian was anxious, Li Ke was happy, and Changsun Wuji was worried. Among the officials of the prince's mansion, his relationship with Du Ruhui was far less close than that of Fang Xuanling, but for Du Ruhui who was firmly on the side of the prince Li Chengqian Rui, the eldest grandson Wuji appreciates it greatly. The ministers in the court, including himself, are all old and not enough to entrust Li Chengqian with important affairs. Only this Du Rui, whether it is political vision, or the strategy in his heart, and the presence of soldiers. The strategy and bravery during the war are all worthy of being called dragons and phoenixes. This kind of great talent is the pillar to assist the king in the future. If Taizong really put Du Rui on the shelf because of his suspicion of Du Rui, Changsun Wuji would think that Pity.

Thinking about it, Changsun Wuji didn't ask for an order, so he followed Taizong to the Chengqing Palace. Seeing Taizong staring blankly at the things on the desk in front of him, Changsun Wuji took a closer look, but he was no stranger to it. In the city of Chang'an, Qibao, a glass cup, a glass mirror, a stack of princely papers, a purple sand pot, a pot of white sugar, a sunglasses, and a bag of seven treasures in the Qibaozhai, which is very popular among the nobles and dignitaries. Take the folding fan.

"Auxiliary machine! Here you come! Come and sit!"

Before Emperor Taizong came, he knew that Changsun Wuji had arrived. In fact, when he thought about it carefully, Du Rui was really similar to Changsun Wuji in front of him. Why was he able to confide in his eldest grandson Wuji, but he was a little more suspicious of Du Rui.

Changsun Wuji didn't refuse, so he went to Taizong's side to do his job, picked up the folding fan on the desk, and played with it carefully, but didn't speak.

Seeing this, Taizong couldn't bear his temper, and laughed: "You man, you came to see me, but kept silent, why, don't tell me your eldest grandson Wuji still wants to learn from Wei Zheng, and you can't make a fool of yourself!"

Changsun Wuji put down the folding fan, and said: "I don't have that kind of thought, and I can't learn Wei Xuancheng's dumb remonstrance! It's just that I feel that when I come to Chengqing Palace today, it's not that I have something to say to the Holy One, but that the Holy One has something to do." Ask Weichen!"

Taizong was stunned for a moment, shook his head and smiled wryly: "You are still like this. Since you were a child, you have always liked to play tricks on mysteries, okay! I do have something that I want you to explain to me!"

"Your Majesty is working for Du Rui!?"

Taizong nodded and said: "That's right! It's indeed because of Du Rui, this son is a genius, and there is no one better than him in the Tang Dynasty. Every time I compare a few adult princes with Du Rui, I can't help but give birth to a child." As Du Chengming sighed, it's just that this son is too sharp, and I'm really worried that in this world in the future, he won't be able to sit still."

Changsun Wuji said: "Has the Holy One ever thought about Du Rui's thoughts!"

Taizong said: "Of course I can guess that he has done many things, but he just wants to let me know that he is a person who is content with pleasure, so I can rest assured!"

Changsun Wuji said: "The Holy Majesty can guess it, but has the Holy Majesty thought about it? With Du Rui's wisdom, would he not know his talent and be guessed by the Holy Majesty? Since he did it so calmly, it was to let the Holy Majesty understand. He has no ambitions in terms of power, Your Majesty! Du Rui has done so much for the crown prince, and even for you! But did he ask for anything? At first, I thought he was trying to gain fame, but now I know Oh, this Du Rui is really humble! In the eyes of ordinary people, the future of wealth and glory is probably like dirt in his eyes!"

Taizong also knew that what Changsun Wuji said was reasonable, but he was already suspicious, and it was difficult for him to be dismissed by Changsun Wuji's words.

"Now I don't know what to do!"

Changsun Wuji thought about it for a while, then suddenly thought of something, and said: "If the Holy Majesty wants to let this matter go, I have no good way, why don't the Holy Majesty ask the Queen?"

Queen! ?