After Li Shimin finished discussing the various matters, he dismissed everyone and arranged for someone to summon Wei Zheng. Li Shimin's gaze fell on Wei Zheng. "Wei Zheng, if you hadn't been by Li Jiancheng's side and tried to bewitch him into attacking me, things wouldn't have turned out this way. You're the crown prince's steward, yet you've been trying to sow discord between us. "
When Wei Zheng heard this, he appeared calm and composed. He smiled lightly and said, "The Duke of Qin's words are not logical. Everyone knows that you're a threat to the Eastern Palace. How could I not advise the Eastern Palace to deal with you? If you'd listened to me earlier, today's disaster wouldn't have happened. "
"How dare you speak like that? Aren't you afraid of death?" Li Shimin asked.
"I am, but I still have to say what needs to be said," Wei Zheng said.
Li Shimin laughed and nodded. "Not bad, not bad. Wei Zheng is indeed a talented person. Unfortunately, Li Jiancheng can't use you. Since that's the case, you'll serve me as the Zhan registrar. "
Wei Zheng was stunned when he heard that.
He was very surprised.
He had advised Li Jiancheng to deal with Li Shimin countless times, but Li Shimin didn't care about the past.
"What, you're not willing?" Li Shimin asked.
"This subject greets Your Highness."
Wei Zheng was stunned for a moment before he recovered and saluted. To Wei Zheng, serving Li Jiancheng was quite tiring, but he had to work for him. Since he was serving Li Jiancheng, he had to work for him.
Now that Li Jiancheng was dead, Li Shimin wanted to recruit him. Whether it was to buy horse bones with a thousand taels of gold or for real, Wei Zheng was willing. He wasn't just one person; he had a family.
That was why Wei Zheng chose to submit.
"Good!"
Li Shimin revealed a brilliant smile when he saw Wei Zheng submit. With Wei Zheng's submission, Li Shimin naturally arranged for Wei Zheng to pacify the people of the Eastern Palace. In the following period of time, there were many things waiting to be done, and various matters were put on the agenda.
Li Shimin had to deal with them one after another.
Not only did he have to reward them based on merit, but he also had to sort out the current political situation. Qu Tutong was the first to receive an appointment. He was appointed as the left servant of the Eastern Shaanxi Daoist Platform to guard Luoyang. This was to ensure the safety of Chang 'an's east.
Qu Tutong was appointed as an official outside the city, which triggered the adjustment of the Qin King Mansion from top to bottom.
Soon after, the imperial court ordered that the King of Qin's Manor's Protector, Qin Qiong, would be the Left Wuwei Great General, Cheng Zhijie would be the Right Wuwei Great General, and Yuchi Gong would be the Right Wuwei Great General.
What the three of them controlled was the power of Chang 'an.
In this way, Li Shimin had complete control over Chang 'an.
After the adjustment of the military was completed, the next step was the civil servants. Gao Shilian was appointed as an attendant, Fang Xuanling as the head of the secretariat, Xiao Yu as the left servant, Du Ruhui as the right servant, and Zhangsun Wuji as the Minister of Appointments.
Apart from that, the Heavenly Policy Mansion also underwent some changes.
Du Yan was the Imperial Censor, Yan Shigu and Liu Linfu were Assistant Ministers of the Secretariat, Hou Junji was the General of the Left Guard, Duan Zhixuan was the General of the Valiant Guard, Zhang Gongjin was the General of the Left Marquis, and Zhangsun Anye was the General of the Right Prison.
In addition, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji, and the others also received rewards.
The entire King Qin Group's officials were reshuffled.
It was already the end of the eighth month, and the entire army and government of the Tang dynasty were completely under Li Shimin's control. Everyone received rewards, except for Du Qi. Li Shimin did not give any rewards.
The person involved, Du Qi, did not care about these things.
He continued to do his own things.
However, since Du Qi did not receive any rewards, it was not a big deal that the Imperial Court did not know about Du Qi. However, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the others who knew about Du Qi felt that it was inappropriate to put it aside.
On this day, Zhangsun Wuji came to the East Palace and entered the Xiande Palace. When he saw Li Shimin, he bowed and said, "Crown Prince!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Wuji is here, sit!"
After Zhangsun Wuji sat down, he went straight to the point and said, "Crown Prince, I came this time to talk about Erlang. Erlang played a role in the Crown Prince's uprising. "
"To put it bluntly, without Erlang, many things would be difficult. However, everyone in the Sky Policy Residence, including the people who followed the Crown Prince, received rewards. Only Du Qi's side has not been given any. "
"Your Highness, this matter is still controversial among the civil officials. Once this matter spreads, it will be said that the Crown Prince is not fair. This is not good for the Crown Prince. "
Zhangsun Wuji raised a question.
Li Shimin sighed and said, "Wuji, I have been hesitating. I don't know what to do about this matter!"
Zhangsun Wuji thought in his heart. After a while, Zhangsun Wuji had an idea in his heart. He said, "Crown Prince, you are worried that Du Qi is too young. If we reward Du Qi based on his contributions and give him a high position, or even make him a Marquis, such a young Prime Minister might not receive any rewards in the future. Am I right? "
"Yes!"
Li Shimin nodded.
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Crown Prince, no matter what, we still have to make the necessary arrangements. If we don't, it will be hard to convince people. What I mean is that Du Qi's side will be given a disbanded position. Moreover, I will take the initiative to resign. If I remove my position, I will only be given a disbanded position. With me around, Du Qi will not be able to say anything. "
Li Shimin frowned and said, "Wuji, why are you resigning? It is not necessary for you to do this."
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is not because of Du Qi. This is what I have in mind. The Empress is from the Zhangsun Clan, and I am in the imperial court, becoming a prominent existence in the imperial court. "
"Especially when I am in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and am in charge of the promotion of officials. The next step is to become a Prime Minister."
"In this way, if my relatives are too strong, even if I am unwilling, there will be countless people behind me. I will not have a choice. Therefore, it is not bad to retire early and not be an official. Being a disbanded position is also not bad."
Zhangsun Wuji said, "After all, a disbanded position can also be in the imperial court. Crown Prince, what do you think?"
Li Shimin said, "Your suggestion is not bad. In that case, what do you think should be arranged for Du Qi?"
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Du Qi will still be the Vice Marshal, and he will be specially given the title of Guanglu Physician. This is a second-grade disbanded position. With this position, Du Qi's identity will be justified, and he will be rewarded. "
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he revealed a brilliant smile.
Zhangsun Wuji continued, "In addition, promote Du Qi's nobility to second-grade as well. From Lantian County Man to Founding Lantian County Duke. Founding County Duke is a second-grade nobility. In this way, we will be able to answer to Du Qi. "
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Wuji's words have resolved the worries in my heart!"
Zhangsun Wuji said, "Crown Prince praises you."
Li Shimin did not hesitate and immediately arranged for someone to pass down the decree. When the decree was passed to Yongxing Lane's Du Clan, after Du Qi received the decree, he changed from a fifth-grade county man to a founding county duke.
This was a rapid promotion.
Especially now that Du Qi had the title of Guanglu Physician. In terms of identity, he was already one step ahead of all the other officials. Even if Du Qi did not have an official position, his prestige was not inferior to his father, Du Ruhui.
Du Qi accepted the decree and returned to the study room. He saw Qianxue and Li Yanyun coming over.
The two ladies had returned from Daizhou a few days ago. When the two ladies received the news, they congratulated Du Qi for his promotion. After all, in the Du Clan, whether it was Du Ruhui or Du Qi, they were both prominent figures in the imperial court.
When Du Qi heard the two ladies congratulating him, he also smiled in response. However, after a while, as the two ladies left, the smile on Du Qi's face slowly disappeared.
Li Shimin only promoted him to a nobility and a disbanded official position. Du Qi could guess the reason. Moreover, it was impossible for the father and son of the Du Clan to be both nobles and ministers.
Both father and son had too much influence in the imperial court.
This was extremely rare.
After all, Du Qi was still too young.
Du Qi knew the logic of retreating in the face of danger. Although Li Shimin treated his subordinates well, Du Qi was not willing to attract attention. Du Qi knew the logic of a tall tree attracting the wind.
With Du Ruhui supporting the Du family, there was no need for Du Qi to get involved in the intrigue of the imperial court. He was not willing to do such a thing. It would be better to walk the dog, have fun, and then start a new business. This was still carefree.
This was Du Qi's idea.
After thinking about it, Du Qi quickly made a decision and left the Du Clan for the East Palace.
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