In the main hall, only Pei Ji, Chen Shuda, and Xiao Yu were left.
At this time, Li Yuan restrained his anger, took out the brocade box that Du Qijin presented earlier, and said sternly: "Everyone, when We ordered people to check the genealogy earlier, We discovered an item, you all come take a look."
He did not say that this volume of the Tao Te Ching was offered by Du Qi. He said that it was from his family.
Because it meant that it was an inheritance.
If he got this volume of the Tao Te Ching from someone else, it was very likely that he had collected it. But if he said that it was from his family, it meant that the ancestor of Li Yuan's line was really Laozi.
This was an inheritance with a background.
This was the purpose of Li Yuan's change of words.
Li Yuan waved to Xiao Li. Xiao Li immediately understood and handed this volume of the Tao Te Ching made of bamboo slips to Pei Ji. After all, Pei Ji was ranked first among everyone.
Pei Ji quickly looked down. When he saw the seal, signature, and even the date at the end, his face showed a surprised expression. Because Pei Ji also had good eyesight. The thing in his hand was definitely not a bamboo slip made in a short period of time. It was very old, so it could really be an authentic work.
After Pei Ji finished reading, he handed it to Chen Shuda and Xiao Yu. After the two finished reading, they also looked surprised.
Chen Shuda said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Now with this volume of the Tao Te Ching as evidence, the inheritance of Your Majesty's line is incomparably clear."
Pei Ji and Xiao Yu also echoed.
Both of them agreed.
Although the three of them had some ideas about the Tao Te Ching as evidence, none of them mentioned it. What's more, this volume of the Tao Te Ching indeed looked like an authentic work.
The three of them pushed the boat with the current.
Li Yuan said in a deep voice, "Make arrangements for this matter. Be sure to let all the officials in the court know the origin of the Li family of the Tang dynasty. If the origin is clear, the inheritance will not be lost, and it will be justified. "
"Yes!"
Pei Ji took the lead and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. We will definitely handle it properly."
Chen Shuda and Xiao Yu echoed.
Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
Changing the topic, Li Yuan continued, "The Duke of Qin's Mansion did not recommend a candidate for Chang 'an county magistrate. Instead, the Eastern Palace recommended Cui Ye. What do you think about this candidate? "
Pei Ji said, "Your Majesty, I have a candidate in mind."
Li Yuan said, "Let's hear it!"
Pei Ji said, "Xu Jingzong, one of the scholars of the King of Qin's Mansion, comes from a family of scholars. He is the son of Xu Shanxin, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites of the previous dynasty. Currently, Xu Jingzong was a scholar in the Duke of Qin's estate. Even though the scholars of the Duke of Qin's Manor were entitled to the treatment of a fifth-ranked official, they weren't actually fifth-ranked officials. Letting Xu Jingzong be the county magistrate of Chang 'an is also not bad. "
Pei Ji noticed that Li Yuan had mentioned the Duke of Qin's Mansion twice. Therefore, Pei Ji thought that Li Yuan's idea might be to let someone from the Duke of Qin's Residence take up the role.
After all, Xie Zhizhou was once a member of the Eastern Palace.
Now that Xie Zhizhou was executed, especially when Feng Deyi was reprimanded for persuading him earlier, he concluded that Li Yuan was unwilling to employ people from the Eastern Palace.
Li Yuan didn't object. Instead, he turned to look at Chen Shuda and Xiao Yu, asking, "Regarding the candidate for the county magistrate of Chang 'an, do the two of you have any suggestions?"
Xiao Yu thought that Pei Ji understood Li Yuan, so he echoed, "Your Majesty, this official agrees to transfer Xu Jingzong to the post."
Chen Shuda didn't express his opinion.
He was pondering in his heart.
Chen Shuda also understood Li Yuan's nature, and Chen Shuda didn't think that Li Yuan wanted to suppress the Eastern Palace and elevate the Duke of Qin's Residence. Li Yuan's movements were most likely influenced by someone.
Chen Shuda's speculation started with Xie Zhizhou. Xie Zhizhou involved Du Qi, so Chen Shuda then associated it with Du Qi's great merit. Perhaps Li Yuan wanted to make up for Du Qi.
Thinking of this, Chen Shuda said, "Your Majesty, this official thinks that Du Chuke is suitable. Du Chuke is Du Ruhui's younger brother, also an official in the Duke of Qin's Residence. Logically speaking, Du Ruhui's talent and learning are more outstanding, but Your Majesty conferred the Duke of Qin the title of General of Heavenly Strategies and allowed the Duke of Qin to open the Heavenly Strategies Residence. Du Ruhui is the Heavenly Strategies Residence's assistant director, a secondary fourth-rank official. He's not suitable to serve as the fifth-rank Chang 'an county magistrate. "
The current Li Shimin's power was close to the peak.
Not only was he the Duke of Qin, but he was also the General of Heavenly Strategies, an official position higher than even a Prince. It was only subordinate to Li Shimin.
After Li Yuan heard this, he ignored Pei Ji's suggestion and went with the flow, "Alright, we'll do as Chen Shuda says. Du Chuke is also one of the few people who is famous for his talent and his family's knowledge is profound. With him serving as Chang 'an county magistrate, we can rest assured. "
A brilliant smile appeared on Chen Shuda's face.
As expected, he guessed correctly.
It really was because of Du Qi.
When Pei Ji and Xiao Yu heard this, they were a bit startled at first, but soon after, the two of them also understood. The Duke of Qin's Residence alone wasn't enough for the Emperor to make such a big fuss over Feng Deyi.
Only Du Qi!
Although Du Qi was Du Ruhui's son, he was now even closer to Li Yuan than Li Yuan's own son.
Pei Ji thought for a bit, then continued, "Since His Majesty has approved, Chang 'an county magistrate will be Du Chuke. I believe that Du Chuke will definitely handle the matters of the position well and won't disappoint His Majesty. "
Li Yuan said, "Since that's the case, make the arrangements."
"Yes!"
When Pei Ji and the others heard this, they turned around to make the arrangements.
After the three of them took their leave together, standing outside the Sweet Dew Hall, Pei Ji suddenly said, "Duke Chen, Duke Xiao, have you ever seen someone like Du Qi who has His Majesty's heart so deeply?"
"Never!"
Chen Shuda shook his head and replied.
Xiao Yu also shook his head in agreement.
Pei Ji sighed, saying, "Speaking of which, Du Qi, this kid, is really a monstrous person. Although he's only twelve or thirteen years old, the way he handles matters is like an old fox. "
"Now that the Eastern Palace has provoked Du Qi, they've always been suppressed to death."
"Even in the entire imperial court, I don't see anyone who has such honor! To put it bluntly, Du Qi can now affect the imperial court with just a stamp of his foot in Chang 'an City. "
"Because of Du Qi alone, Du Ruhui's wife, the Jeong Clan, became a fifth-grade county magistrate. Du Ruhui's younger brother, Du Chuke, is now a fifth-grade county magistrate. When a man achieves the Dao, even his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. This is how it is! "
Pei Ji said, "Because of one person, there is today's situation. This kid, Du Qi, is really not simple! "
Chen Shuda and Xiao Yu nodded in approval.
Pei Ji said, "It's a pity that this old man doesn't have a child of the right age. Whether it's the children or the grandchildren, I can't find a young woman. If there is, this old man will send people to inquire and facilitate the marriage. "
Chen Shuda chuckled, but he also agreed with Pei Ji's words. Right now, Du Qi was a hot topic that no one dared to approach.
Xiao Yu said, "Du Qi is now highly regarded by His Majesty, but only temporarily. If Du Qi wants to be highly regarded by His Majesty, there is still a long way to go. Let's wait and see. "
The three chatted as they went to their respective offices. There were many things to deal with.
The news of Feng Deyi being punished, Cui Ye losing the election, and Du Chuke becoming the county magistrate of Chang 'an City had also spread to the Crown Prince's residence in the Eastern Palace. Li Jiancheng knew of this news.
Li Jiancheng was furious and broke many vases in succession. His heart was filled with endless anger.
Du Chuke!
It was the Du family again.
His people in the Eastern Palace didn't get anything.
Li Jiancheng had no other choice now. He could only hope that He Mengyao would succeed in the end. Because he had no other way to deal with Du Qi, he could only rely on He Mengyao.
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