The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Yes, I was wondering why the people in the court were so quiet recently. I thought that was the case. I didn't think much." Du Yan smiled helplessly.

Pei Ji's house was searched. It was probably because the Hundred Cavalry Division seized something, which was related to those people in the court who had contact with Pei Ji. Otherwise, why would they be so honest?

Even when His Majesty said in the court that the salt and iron business rights should be taken back, they were all honest and just kept silent. They didn't jump out to oppose it in a hurry.

"New dynasty, new policy, Your Majesty seeks stability. Our Majesty has great ambitions and the ability to make the Tang Dynasty stronger. No matter who it is, they are just a speck of dust under such a trend, even if they are nobles with rich family background."

"Therefore, I think that we should make a decision when necessary. It seems that our own interests are damaged at the moment, but in the long run, it is also to preserve the family." Du Ruhui said: "Moreover, Your Majesty also knows that if this matter wants to proceed smoothly, it must be exchanged, and the interests must be equal, so that it can be passed smoothly.

For the Du family, handing over the salt and iron industries to the court first may not cause much loss to the family."

"Keming, you want to take a gamble." Du Yan asked.

"No, I just analyzed it for the family. As for myself, it is not a gamble." Du Ruhui said: "I am repaying the kindness of Your Majesty for treating me as a national scholar, and I do this voluntarily."

Du Yan was silent.

He felt that what Du Ruhui said made sense, but giving up the family's salt and iron industry would be a major loss for the family.

This was not a big deal. The important thing was that once the Du family made a public statement, what would the Wei family do?

For so many years, the two families in Jingzhao had mostly advanced and retreated together, otherwise they would not have intermarried from generation to generation.

"Today, I have talked to you about it. Tomorrow I will start to do this." Du Ruhui said, "As for whether the family will follow up, I don't care. After all, this entire family is not up to me. In the end, it is still up to the elders to decide whether to do it or not."

At Du Yan's age, he can make a decision in the Du family. Therefore, he is very entangled now, because he knows that what Du Ruhui said makes sense, but the attitude of His Majesty is not clear at the moment.

After the Changsun family handed over the iron mine to the court, His Majesty did not express anything, so everyone was watching.

If it is said that the Pei family handed over the salt pond, it was because Pei Ji was exiled and his family was confiscated.

The reason why the Changsun family handed over the iron mine was only because the Changsun family was the empress's family, and Changsun Wuji was the emperor's brother-in-law and his right-hand man. The honor and disgrace of the Changsun family were tied to the royal family.

But the Du family was different from these two families.

If the Du family took the lead in standing up, I'm afraid that all the criticisms from the aristocratic families would be focused on the Du family.

"Keming, there are so many people in the court watching now. If the tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it. If our Du family rashly shows up, I'm afraid there will be a lot of problems."

"I also have this concern, so I asked everyone to sit together to discuss. What I do is my own business, and what the Du family does, I won't force it." Du Ruhui said.

Du Yan sighed and said nothing.

"Then I must be with my elder brother." Du Chuke smiled.

He and Du Ruhui are the same, and they will prosper and suffer together.

If Du Ruhui wanted to do so, he would follow Du Ruhui.

"Then, how about this, Keming, don't worry, I will call the elders to discuss it after I go back." Du Yan said.

Du Ruhui smiled and shook his head.

"Uncle, I already knew what the elders thought. If I hadn't been rejected, I wouldn't have asked you to sit down and talk about this matter together." Du Ruhui said: "I am the pioneer. Even if there are any problems with the Du family in the future, if I am still alive, I can also plead with His Majesty at the cost of my face."

"If I don't live to that time, I can only hope that His Majesty will not care too much about the Du family for my past contributions."

"Why do you say that, brother?" Du Chuke was surprised.

"You all saw that the palace has sent fresh pears to my house every three or five days recently." Du Ruhui had a smile on his face.

The faces of the other three people were not so good.

They were wondering if there was any other reason for His Majesty's action.

Could it be related to this matter, forcing the eldest brother to do this to save his life and property?

Why did His Majesty force him so hard?

Du Ruhui knew from Du Chuke's expression that his brother had misunderstood.

It's been so long, don't they know what kind of person His Majesty is?"I was diagnosed with diabetes by the imperial physician before. This disease has also occurred in other elders in my family." Du Ruhui said: "But my symptoms are much more serious than those of the elders in my family. Therefore, no one can say how long my body can last."

"Before King Jingyang went to the manor of Jingyang County, we met in the palace. King Jingyang knew a lot about this disease, so he suggested that I eat more pears and pay attention to my diet on weekdays. I am doing it now."

"I hope I can live longer, for myself, for my family, and for the Tang Dynasty. So, what does the desire for food matter?"

"But, people are sick after all, what will happen in the future? , no one dared to say it, even the imperial physician dared not to make a hasty assertion.

"Your Majesty's grace makes me grateful, so if the court wants to do this, Your Majesty wants to do this, I will support Your Majesty." Du Ruhui said slowly: "This is my responsibility as a minister."

"And I am also a member of the Du family, and I cannot completely ignore the Du family. So, I want to separate from the Du family on this matter, so as not to embarrass the elders of the family and other children in the family."

"So that's it." Du Yan suddenly realized: "Why didn't you tell your family about your health?"

Now Du Ruhui is a pillar figure in the Du family, a close minister around His Majesty. If the Du family loses Du Ruhui, it will lose a great help in the court."

Du Ruhui, an official of the Ministry of War, was conferred the title of Duke of Cai. The Du family now has only this Duke.

Du Ruhui shook his head slightly.

"It's useless to say it, and it's not good to make this matter public. "Du Ruhui said: "I am still in the court, and His Majesty still values ​​me. This is enough. I can only do my best for the country and the family."

"If King Jingyang's method is useful, and I can survive, it will be a blessing." Du Ruhui smiled, obviously looking at it with a broad mind.