The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 18 A Visit from a Distinguished Guest

Du Rui met Emperor Taizong by chance in Zuixianlou, but in front of Taizong, he lashed out at the government military system that the imperial court regarded as the foundation of a strong army. Although these words will always be said in the future, given Du Rui's current age and status Saying these words is still a bit presumptuous, and it will inevitably give people a feeling of madness.

However, Du Rui can afford it and let it go. Since everything has been said, it is hard to get rid of it. If you want to come to Taizong's stomach, you will not care about him as a naughty boy. Let go of your mind, wake Baochai, and tell her to go go to sleep.

"Young master! The servants are still waiting!" Baochai lowered her head, peeked at Du Rui, and said softly.

Du Rui smiled, and said: "No need, I don't have anything serious, and you're so tired that you can't sleep well, go and get me a glass of water, and you go to sleep! I don't feel sleepy anymore, I'll go to the study to read a book. "

Although Baochai got along with Du Rui for a short time, she also knew her master's temperament, and she would never change what she said. Hearing this, she went to pour Du Rui a glass of water, served Du Rui to drink it, and then resigned.

Du Rui got up and got out of bed, instead of going to the study, he picked up a book casually, thinking about something in his head, but didn't pay much attention to it, sat on the chair and fell asleep unconsciously.

When he got up early the next morning, Du Rui often exercised, but he didn't feel sore. He went out to practice martial arts in the yard as usual. Du Pingsheng had arrived early, and started practicing with Du Rui, and Du Rui would give pointers from time to time.

"My life! Who sent me back yesterday!?" Du Rui asked casually while wiping his sweat.

Du Pingsheng replied: "I heard from my grandfather that he is a middle-aged man with a big beard. He only said that he was ordered by their master to put the young master down, and he left!"

Hearing this, Du Rui knew that it was the guard who was with Taizong yesterday, so he wiped off his sweat and went to the front hall to eat, and then chatted with Ma and the girls for a while, which was quite enjoyable.

While chatting, Du Gui walked in quickly, bowed to Du Rui and said, "Master! A young man came outside the door and said he wanted to see the young master!"

Du Rui was taken aback for a moment, he knew that his predecessor had no friends in this world at all, although he also went to study in Hongwen Hall, but because of his status as a bastard, no one wanted to get close to him, so someone would come to him Woolen cloth?

"How old is this person, and what attire?"

Du Gui replied: "At the age of eleven or twelve years old, the clothes are even luxurious, but he looks dignified, and there are two guards by his side. I think he is not an ordinary son!"

Du Rui thought about it, but he didn't have a clue, and it's not easy to keep people waiting outside, so he said, "Please come in!"

Seeing a visitor, Ma Shi and the girls got up and went to the back house. Not long after, Du Gui led a young man in a white round neck robe to come in. When Du Rui saw the young man's appearance, his heart was filled with tears. Surprised.

Emperor Taizong didn't recognize him before, but Du Rui recognized this young man at a glance. It was the current prince Li Chengqian who came to worship with Emperor Taizong at Du Ruhui's mourning hall.

Although he already had some calculations in his heart, Du Rui's face remained calm. Seeing that the visitor had already entered the front hall, he stood up politely, and slightly bowed his hands: "My lord, you're being polite!"

Li Chengqian originally wanted to have a competition today, and wanted to prove to Taizong that he was no worse than the young man he admired, so he left the East Palace with the guards of the East Palace early in the morning.

But the moment he saw Du Rui, Li Chengqian couldn't help being overwhelmed by the demeanor of the young man in front of him.Although Du Rui was young and was not taken seriously when he was in Lai Guogong's mansion, he was born with a good skin.

Even among the crowd, it is like pearls and jade among the tiles and stones.What a delicate and friendly face, a handsome face, long eyelashes cast a thick shadow under the eyes.Fair skin, a pair of dazzling black eyes that seem to be able to see through all the sorrows of past and present lives, smile like a crescent moon, and look solemn like a cold star.The straight nose bridge and the red lips, the profile of the side face is as sharp as a knife, but it is soft and soft.The white clothes set off his tall and straight figure even more, which should be the reason for years of martial arts practice. Although his body looks thin, it is not fragile.

Li Chengqian also bowed to Du Rui, and said, "Is your Excellency Mr. Du?"

Du Rui nodded and said: "It's my servant, I don't know the name of the young master Gao!?"

Du Rui had already made up his mind. If the other party didn't want to reveal his real name, he would be happy to pretend to be confused. At least he didn't have to kneel down and salute when they met.

Li Chengqian frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "My surname is ~~~~Qin, and my name is Zhongshan. Mr. Du can just call me Mr. Qin."

Hearing this, Du Rui smiled in his heart. He didn't expect that when Taizong and his son changed their names, they even made up the same surname. It was probably because Emperor Taizong was named the King of Qin before he ascended the throne.

The two exchanged a few words of greeting, and divided the guests and hosts into their seats. Du Rui ordered Baochai to make tea, and said, "I don't know Mr. Qin, what can I teach you when you go to the palace today?"

Although Li Chengqian was not resentful that Emperor Taizong had such a high opinion of Du Rui, he didn't have any bad intentions today. Not only that, he also wanted to see what kind of young man was able to make his emperor's father so appreciated.When I met today, Du Rui's extraordinary demeanor alone made Li Chengqian feel ashamed. Although he is of the blood of the Tian family, he is just a middle-of-the-road person.

After hearing Du Rui's name yesterday, Li Chengqian sent someone to investigate. Naturally, the turmoil in Chang'an city could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of the Tian family. For Du Rui, except that he was the instigator of the drunk Chang'an who was full of Chang'an Besides, Li Chengqian can be said to be very clear.

Laughter in the sky and go out, how can I be a Penghao people!

Raise your glass to invite the bright moon, and make three people face each other!

Ambition to eat Hulu meat, laugh at the thirst to drink Xiongnu blood!

Li Chengqian thinks about this poetic talent alone, even his fourth brother Li Tai, who claims to be extremely talented, probably feels ashamed of himself.He is also a young man, so he naturally has a passion for blood in his chest. He has the ambition to eat the meat of the barbarians hungry, and laughs and talks about drinking the blood of the Huns!How heroic, after getting this poem yesterday, he couldn't help but become more interested in Du Rui.

Thinking about it, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "When I first arrived in Chang'an, I heard of Mr. Du's talent, so I took the liberty to visit. Please forgive me, Mr. Du!"

Du Rui smiled in his heart and said, "Oh! Mr. Qin is also good at poetry!?"

Li Chengqian said: "But it's not about liking, it's just a little bit of understanding, and it's not as talented as Mr. Du!"

Du Rui laughed and said: "Poetry is nothing more than a small way. It may be beneficial in self-cultivation and cultivation of sentiment, but it is useless in governing the country. Scholars of my generation should take it as their duty to assist the king and govern the country, but we should not indulge in poetry and prose. , if so, it is biased!"

Hearing this, Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "Then what does Mr. Du think is the way to govern the country and secure the country!"

Du Rui pondered for a moment and said: "If you want to know the Dao, you must first learn about history. To master the Dao, you must first study the history that contains the "Day" of social development. From the beginning of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, among the many Dao's developed so far, the greatest one is to rule the country and secure the country Therefore, anyone who wants to govern the country must first study the ways of governing the country, especially the experience and lessons in governing the country, as a reference for their own governance. Taking copper as a mirror can be used to dress You can know the ups and downs by taking the past as a guide, you can know the gains and losses by taking the people as a guide, and you can know the ups and downs by taking the history as a guide. The so-called inheriting from the Chinese sages and enlightening the contemporary elites is the true meaning of governing the country."

Li Chengqian was overjoyed when he heard the words, he thought it was true, and said: "Young Master Du's words are very incisive, I don't know how can Young Master Du teach me when it comes to the current Turks!?"

Du Rui thought to himself, the real drama is coming. When I read the history books in my previous life, most of the records about the second abolished prince of the Tang Dynasty were arrogant, extravagant, carefree, and not enterprising. Looking at it today, Du Rui felt that the history books What is recorded is not the same, at least what Li Chengqian showed in front of him today is the style of a gentleman who humbly asks for advice.

Du Rui hopes to use his own knowledge to transform the Great Tang Empire, which is destined to be glorious for a while. The young man in front of him is also the prince of a country. In the hands of this young man, it reached the peak of glory.

The reason why the political situation in the Tang Dynasty was chaotic in the future was caused by the change of Xuanwumen. The cause planted by brothers killing brothers was also deeply burdened by descendants. After that, Li Chengqian was abolished, Li Chongjun was killed, and the position of the Eastern Palace was shaken several times. Come and give me a helping hand, live the addiction of the female emperor, and finally shake this old empire into a storm.

Now that Du Rui has come to this age and has the intention to change history, perhaps how to help stabilize Li Chengqian's position is his first goal to achieve!

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