Chapter 9: Du He's Decision

  Looking at Zhangsun Chong who had already cried out, Du He felt a silent sorrow for him in his heart, but there was also a feeling of having avenged.

  He had originally planned to sneak into Changsun Wuji's mansion at night and cause some damage, venting his anger. But now that he saw Changsun in this state, the fire in his heart had already disappeared without a trace.

  This bit of trouble is enough for them to swallow a pot, and they don't need to take risks by getting involved themselves. This matter won't be settled so easily. Chang Sun's nod at this moment was probably just a temporary expedient, and it can be expected that he will turn his back on them later.

  But Cheng Yaojin is absolutely not a good guy to mess with, even Li Shimin can't handle him, and it's unlikely that Changsun Wujie this old fox can do anything about him.

  Chang Sun Chong this son-in-law is probably going to be stuck with them, and unexpectedly helped a big matchmaker, it seems that he really has the potential to be a matchmaker.

  Thinking of the slender Changchun, thinking of the majestic Cheng Feicui, Du He wiped a cold sweat.

  Just as he had expected!

  Cheng Yaojin had just left the school with satisfaction, and Zhangsun Chong immediately rushed to the classroom like a madman to find his father, Zhangsun Wuji.

  Cheng's family has an ugly daughter!

  Chang Sun Wuji had never laid eyes on Cheng Fei Cui, but he had heard this rumor that had been circulating for a long time.

  Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin were not on good terms to begin with, so why would he let his only capable son marry the daughter of this old scoundrel? He immediately pulled Changsun Chong along to plead with Empress Changsun.

  Changsun Wuji was a cunning old fox, knowing that they were in the wrong, went to see Li Shimin, but even Li Shimin couldn't do anything about Cheng Yaojin.

  The only one who can solve this matter is Empress Zhangsun.

  Facing the appearance of Empress Zhangsun, Cheng Yaojin did not give any face, but instead angrily said: "Hmph! You all bully me, thinking I'm easy to bully! Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to give you face, but this matter is too serious. Don't mention my daughter, if it were Chang Le, and someone publicly stripped her of her clothes, how would you feel? Although my daughter doesn't have the noble status of Chang Le, she's also not someone to be bullied."

  The Empress Dowager Longsun was speechless in response, indeed, although this was an "accident", the situation had developed too seriously, it involved a woman's reputation!

  "To be honest, Old Cheng never wanted Zhangsun Chong as his son-in-law. That scoundrel is not worthy of being my daughter's husband. What I had in mind was the young master of the Du family. But Zhangsun Chong made the first move and besides, my daughter is also satisfied with him, so it had to be this way!"

  "No choice! Either I'll have Zhangsun Chong beat this son of a bitch to death, or let him marry my daughter! Or else give old Cheng a knife too, anyway if we don't settle this matter soon, old Cheng is done for!" Programmed Golden surprisingly sat on the ground with an air of being in the right.

  Empress Changsun was at a loss for what to do. Li Shimin heard the news and rushed over, facing off against Cheng Yaojin with a look of helplessness on his face.

  This old guy has a thick skin like a city wall, and he's also very old, so you can't hit him, scolding him doesn't work either, teaching him is as futile as playing the piano to a cow.

  Facing Cheng Yaojin's nonsense, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were completely defeated, and in the end, they all advised Changsun Wuji to accept his fate.

  Chang Sun Wu couldn't help but glance at Chang Sun Chong, also helpless. After all, Chang Sun Chong had publicly stripped off Cheng Fei Cui's clothes, and this was an unalterable fact.

  Chang Sun Cheung is finished, completely finished!

  Du He returned home and found Du Ruhui to ask about the disposal plan of Lu Dongzan.

  Du Ru Hui said: "Although some stubborn guys think that Lu Dongzan should be pardoned, the Emperor is wise! He ordered to imprison Lu Dongzan for life on the charge of stealing the secrets of the Tang Dynasty, and he was not allowed to meet anyone."

  Du Ruhui finished speaking and looked at Du He with approval.

  Du He's performance far exceeded his expectations, and seeing that his beloved son had such abilities, he was overjoyed.

  Duhe heard Li Shimin make a correct decision and also breathed a sigh of relief.

  He was familiar with history and had some understanding of the character Lu Dongzan. The Tang Dynasty History says, "Lu Dongzan was illiterate, but he was clear-headed, strict and serious. He lectured on military tactics and had a good sense of discipline. When Tibet annexed various Qiang tribes, it dominated its native land, largely due to his plans!"

  For Songtsen Gampo, Trisong Detsen was like Zhuge Liang in Liu Bei's hands.

  As long as Songtsen Gampo was confined, he would lose an arm and it would be difficult to reduce their 100,000-strong army.

  However, as he knew it, Songtsen Gampo was also a proud person, let alone that Ludongzan was his indispensable arm, and to get Ludongzan back, a great war was inevitable.

  "Father, our family should have some loyal and devoted personal soldiers! Age is not a requirement, but they must be loyal!" Du He originally didn't plan to enter officialdom so early, but Li Xueyan's near-marriage to Tibet had given him a wake-up call.

  One must have his own strength and achievements; otherwise, relying solely on the prestige of his father Du Ruhui will never achieve great things.

  "There must be some!" Du Ruhui nodded and said: "Although your father is a scholar, he has also wielded his sword to follow the Emperor in battle, and it's inevitable that many loyal soldiers have stayed by his side. They have all shared life and death with him, and are completely trustworthy. After the world was at peace, your father arranged for them to be settled in our fiefdom. I believe that even after more than ten years, they still have enough loyalty. Moreover, during the second year of the Zhenguan era, when the Yellow River burst its banks, causing no small disaster, your father took in hundreds of young people who had lost their homes and were without a place to go. They too are indebted to your father for saving their lives, and are also trustworthy! But Second Brother, why do you ask about these things?"

  Du He smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Tubo will surely come to offend soon. Before that, I want to personally train a special forces team to help me establish merits on the battlefield."

  Du Ruhui looked at Du He deeply, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Second brother, have you thought this through? In fact, relying on my father's position in the court, I can arrange a safe and powerful job for second brother."

  Du Ruosi's words are not false, nor is he pretending to be a public servant. It was the convention of the Tang Dynasty that during the early Tang period, the aristocratic families were in power. They almost monopolized most of the real power on the court, forming an oligopoly.

  It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to stand out. Unless you are very famous, so that the emperor in the deep palace has heard of your great name, or you are a high school champion, the rest can only rely on aristocratic families and then see the emperor and get his recognition.

  Du Hegui was a prime minister's son and as long as he wanted to enter the imperial court as an official, there would be a decent position for him.

  If he becomes a son-in-law of an emperor, it's like climbing to a high branch, and there's no worry about being unable to advance in official position.

  This was indeed a major drawback of Tang Dynasty policy, but it was also an unavoidable thing.

  After all, the new Tang Dynasty has just been established, and if it takes action against these aristocratic families, it will only lead to turmoil in the country.

  "Son has made up his mind!" Du He said proudly: "The son does not want to live under the wings of his father, as a good man, he should make his own career. The upcoming battlefield is the son's first opportunity to take off, and I hope Father will support him."

  "Good!" Du Ruhui's eyes were filled with tears, and he said excitedly: "Second son has really grown up! Let's choose a auspicious day to hold the capping ceremony for you. As for that special forces thing, I don't quite understand what it is, but I trust that second son won't do anything reckless, so I'll agree to it too."

  Du Ruhui burst out laughing with great kindness.