The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

After the reconciliation, the atmosphere between the father and son was particularly warm.

Both of them were emperors, and they could understand the pain of being in this position.

The pain in the emperor's heart could not be told to others, but he could tell it to his father, the emperor emeritus.

No one could truly empathize, unless that person was once an emperor and was still alive.

Isn't this a coincidence?

The emperor emeritus.

After chatting with the emperor emeritus for a long time in Da'an Palace, Li Shimin felt very comfortable. When he returned to Ganlu Palace, an eunuch whispered a few words in Wang De's ear.

Wang De walked slowly to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, Minister Du came to the palace to ask for an audience."

"Let him come over here." Li Shimin said.

"Yes." Wang De responded and walked out of the palace to represent the eunuchs waiting outside the palace.

About a quarter of an hour later, Du Ruhui arrived at Ganlu Palace.

"Your Majesty, I, Du Ruhui, pay my respects to you."

Li Shimin looked up.

"No need to be polite, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The eunuch brought the cushion over and placed it in front of Du Ruhui.

"It's rare to have some free time today, but you came to see me, is there something?" Li Shimin asked.

Du Ruhui bowed his hands, and then took out a stack of documents from his arms.

"Your Majesty, all the salt industry, iron mines, and documents under the Du family are here. The Du family voluntarily handed them over to support the court's proposal to take back the salt and iron business rights." Du Ruhui said loudly.

Li Shimin's eyes widened slightly, and then quickly returned to normal.

"Really?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not deceive your majesty about this matter." Du Ruhui said: "The documents are here."

Wang De understood the atmosphere very well, walked down the steps, and took the stack of documents from Du Ruhui.

Du Ruhui's sudden move made Li Shimin a little unsure of how to respond.

However, in general, it is a good thing that the Du family has expressed their attitude, which is completely different from the attitudes expressed by the Pei family and the Changsun family.

"Keming, do you know what the consequences will be if your Du family just hands over this thing?" Li Shimin looked at Du Ruhui with a serious face.

"I don't know what the consequences will be, but if this thing is done, it will be beneficial to the court, to the Tang Dynasty, and to the people of the world, then I will do it." Du Ruhui's words were resounding.

"I am grateful to your majesty for your kindness, and I will do my best to repay your kindness with my death."

"It's serious." Li Shimin responded to Du Ruhui's words: "There is no need to do this. Since the Du family has this intention, it is good."

Under the circumstances where the interests are not yet clear, the Du family resolutely showed the greatest sincerity, which is indeed touching.

Now the Du family has also stood on the side of the court. Although they did not openly do this matter in the court, they directly offered their industry in private. It is estimated that the Du family has also gone through several discussions.

No other reason, the interests in salt industry and iron ore are too great. The lives of ordinary people cannot do without these two things. They are necessities in life.

"The court has encountered great resistance to promote this matter. I also know your concerns." Li Shimin said slowly: "It's just that I haven't thought about how to properly deal with this matter in the future."

Li Shimin was silent for a while, and then thought about it.

"Well, since the Du family has shown such sincerity to the court, I will not let you suffer." Li Shimin thought and said, "I remember your eldest son Du Gou, who is now an assistant teacher in the Imperial College. So, if you don't feel sorry for your son's hardship, I will find a good place for him."

"Now there is a shortage of people in the Craftsmanship Bureau. Let him be promoted to the Craftsmanship Bureau Chief, go to Jingyang County, and follow Huairen. What do you think?" Li Shimin asked, "If you think that this position is too hard now, you can let him be the Imperial Censor."

Li Shimin wanted to promote Du Gou.

Du Ruhui, who was kneeling in the hall, heard Li Shimin say this, and his eyes lit up.

Suffer?

Then his son can really endure hardship.

It must be the Craftsmanship Bureau Chief.

Nowadays, the position of the Craftsmanship Bureau is a hot commodity.

Not to mention that he is valued by His Majesty and the Emperor.

In Jingyang County, in the eyes of others, it is working for the King of Jingyang, but it is more promising than working in Chang'an City.

In the long run, if you can return from Jingyang County, you will be able to take on important tasks in the future.

In the future of the Tang Dynasty, there are many places to build and things to do.

If the position of the Artisan Supervisor is now popular, then the King of Jingyang Li Fu, who will be favored by three generations of emperors, will be a popular position in the royal family for decades to come.

Following the King of Jingyang, there is a bright future!

The two choices given by His Majesty will both be able to stay in Chang'an and rise to prominence in the future.

Wen Jian is his eldest son. In the future, a hundred years after he is born, he will inherit the title and support Du Fu.The further he goes in the court, the higher his position, the more he is valued by His Majesty, and the better it is for the family.

He was worrying about the future of his family. Now, His Majesty has given him such a way. Now, he has no worries at all.

In the court, standing in line is more correct than working diligently.

Li Shimin stood up, walked down the steps, and strolled to Du Ruhui's side.

"How?" Li Shimin asked again.

"I kowtow to Your Majesty for your grace." Du Ruhui bowed to Li Shimin: "I choose to let Wen Jian go to the craftsmanship supervisor and follow the King of Jingyang."

Li Shimin smiled and pointed at Du Ruhui.

"You, old fox!"

Du Ruhui also smiled.

"Keming, others don't know, but you should know that last year, the King of Jingyang went to Linying County to provide disaster relief. Everyone thought that this matter had passed, but I want to tell you today that this matter has not passed, and the matter is not over yet. In the next one or two years, Huairen will have big moves in Linying County. By then, your eldest son will be with Huairen and will definitely achieve great things."

"I promoted him, but you must also remind him when you go back that there should be no useless people around the King of Jingyang." Li Shimin said.

"Yes, after I go back, I will definitely tell my son well not to let him miss the important matters of the court." The smile on Du Ruhui's face did not diminish.

This time, the Du family really picked it up.

The King of Jingyang is going to make a big move in Linying County? !

Although I don't know what he is going to do, it is probably not that simple to shock His Majesty so much, and keep it in mind, and keep it secret.

Li Fu only told Li Shimin about the service area he wanted to build in Linying County. Before the specific regulations and planning drawings were released, he asked Li Shimin to keep it secret and not to tell anyone.

After all, Linying County is just the beginning.

In the future, it will be all over the Tang Dynasty, and even replace all the existing official post stations in the Tang Dynasty with service stations.

The post stations are supported by the court.

In addition to being self-sufficient, the service areas can even generate income for the court.