The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. The close relationship between the prince Li Chengqian and Du Rui was soon spread with the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".For a while, there were countless scholars and literati who came to visit Du Rui's gate. If these people came to visit before, they only respected Du Rui's talent and name, but now they are more utilitarian.Du Rui, as a person valued by the current crown prince, as long as he can get Du Rui's appreciation, he will naturally climb a road to success. Compared with scientific research, this road is obviously much more convenient.

However, for the courtiers, this matter is not worth paying attention to. The emperor summoned the nephew of the near minister to the East Palace to be the companion of the prince. He is talented and famous, but he is just a fool around the prince, so it is not worth making a fuss about.

In Lai Guogong's mansion, Du He lost his temper again, and the study was once again in a mess.Du Rui actually climbed up to Li Chengqian, which made Du He very angry. For a long time, Du He has always regarded himself very highly. Little bastard.

Although Du He is only a small Shangcheng Emperor, but after all, he is the future son-in-law of Emperor Taizong, and his identity is there. He also often goes in and out of the East Palace, but his friendship with Li Chengqian is not very deep, so he can't figure it out. Why did Du Rui win Li Chengqian's favor?

"What are you going crazy for again!?"

The door of the study was pushed open, and Cui walked in with an angry face, followed by Du Gou, the new Duke of Lai who had just returned to the capital after finishing his filial piety for Du Ruhui.

Du He was still furious, but when he saw Mrs. Cui, he bowed his head like a mouse seeing a cat, tremblingly, and said, "Mother! Big Brother! You~~~~~ Why are you here!"

Cui said angrily: "If you don't come here for my mother, I'm afraid that the Lai State Duke's mansion will be demolished by you, a worthless thing! Tell me! What is it for today?"

Du He said: "Mother! Brother! Haven't you heard that that bastard Du Rui used some tricks to hook up with His Highness the Crown Prince? I heard that even the Holy Majesty looked favorably on him, saying He has such a big heart, seeing that bastard is about to make a fortune, but you, brother, are only carrying an empty lord left by your father, and you are just a small official from the sixth rank. If you let others know, Don't die laughing!"

Du Gou was reprimanded by his brothers, but his face was livid for a while, obviously he knew about it, when Cui heard this, he was surprised, and said: "He'er! Where did you hear that! "

Du He said bitterly: "The day before yesterday, I ran into the nephew of the eldest grandson Shunde, and he was the one who told the story to the child. Now, Du Rui is still using the pretense of thanking guests behind closed doors and concentrating on studying hard to gain fame. It's really maddening. "

Cui said in surprise: "I don't think that wild boy has become a weapon now!"

Du Gou sighed, and interjected: "Mother, second brother! He has done his own thing, so what does it matter to us, why should we be so idle for no reason!"

When Du He heard this, he became anxious immediately, and said, "Brother! That's not what you said, you and my brother are the legitimate sons of my father. After my father passed away, the Holy One is still honored and favored. How can we be robbed of the limelight by that bastard?" .”

Mrs. Cui was also indignant, and said: "He'er is right, Gou'er! Your father is gone now, and our Duke of Lai's mansion can rely on you two to support us. I can't swallow this breath, you two brothers not only have the blood of the Du Ling Du family, but also the blood of my Cui family. I don't know how much nobler than that bastard of the lowly servant, how can you be overwhelmed by that bastard, you brothers At any rate, the two of you are fighting for breath, don't let others underestimate our mother and son!"

Du He said: "Mother! Why don't you just drive that bastard out of Chang'an? After leaving Chang'an, I can see how he will pester the prince. That house was originally left by the father, and it should be inherited by the elder brother. It must not be cheap. That bastard."

Hearing this, Du Gou hurriedly said: "I'm talking nonsense again, the deed of the house, the land deed has been delivered, how can I get it back? At the beginning, I and Du Rui also made it clear that we would separate the family, how can we manage it now? After getting him, besides, he has the protection of the crown prince, and his reputation is known even to the Holy One, so we go to Jingzhao Yin, how can we do nothing to him!"

Du He thought about it, and seeing the truth, he couldn't deal with Du Rui, so he couldn't help saying angrily: "This doesn't work, and that doesn't work either. Could it be that you just look at that wild scenery?"

Du Conceived thought for a while, and said: "He has attached himself to the prince, so our brothers can't!"

Du He was startled when he heard the words, and said, "Brother! Do you mean that we will also attach ourselves to His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Du Gou snorted and said, "If that's the case, how can we still deal with Du Rui? Although the crown prince's position is stable now, the Holy Majesty's favor for His Royal Highness the King of Wei has not diminished at all. Since Du Rui is clinging to the prince, why don't we vote for him?" King Wei."

Li Tai, king of Wei, styled Huibao, small styled Qingque, was the fourth son of Tang Taizong and the eldest grandson of his mother, Empress.Elegant and good at literature, crafting cursive script, collecting thousands of volumes, he was a connoisseur of calligraphy and painting at that time.Moreover, the king of Wei was talented, extremely intelligent, and was favored by Emperor Taizong. According to historical records, he "favored all the kings" and was Taizong's most beloved son.Originally, according to the custom, the princes should go to the fief after they become adults, and they are not allowed to stay in Gyeonggi, but because of Taizong's preference, Li Tai granted a special license to be an "unofficial official".And because Li Tai loves literature, Emperor Taizong asked him to set up a literature museum in his mansion, allowing him to recruit scholars by himself, writing Lang Xiao Deyan, secretary Lang Gu Yin, Ji Shi joined the army Jiang Yaqing, Gong Cao joined the army Xie Yan, Wei Ting, Du Chuke And others are competing to climb.

Brother Du Gou was thinking about how to cling to Wei Wang Li Tai, and at Wei Wang's mansion, Li Tai also gathered a group of his confidants to discuss about Du Rui.

Li Tai is only nine years old now, but after all, he is a nobleman of the Tian family, and he is also born graceful and luxurious, but compared with Li Chengqian's personable demeanor, Li Tai seems a little too fat.

Although he was young, Li Tai was exceptionally intelligent since he was a child. In terms of historical records, he was the best among the princes. He was deeply loved by Emperor Taizong. A large number of descendants of high-ranking dignitaries, some people in the court looked after them.

"This Du Rui is the Du Chengming who's ambitious to eat the meat of the barbarians and drink the blood of the Xiongnu with a smile"!?" Li Tai is not only intelligent, but also precocious. With a little majesty.

Xiao De said: "It is this son. It is rumored that this son was originally the concubine son of Du Keming, Duke of Xianlai. After Master Du passed away, he was sent out of the mansion. Now he is also famous in Guanzhong."

Du Chuke on the side couldn't help but show embarrassment when he heard that Du Rui was famous. He was also very surprised in his heart, and his impression of Du Rui was quite indifferent. He only remembered that besides Du Gou and Du He, the deceased brother In addition, there is a concubine, but I didn't expect this little concubine to become a famous talent all over the world, and even became a close friend with the prince Li Chengqian.

"Little talented!?" Li Tai smiled when he heard the words. He thought highly of himself, and he never looked down on those who claimed to be talented in the world. It's Master Du's nephew, can you recruit it and use it for this king!"

Du Chuke didn't know how to answer when he heard the words. Although he and Du Rui were uncles and nephews, they didn't have the slightest relationship at all. How could Du Rui bend his knees to vote with him.

Xiao Deyan didn't care about it, and said: "Your Highness! He's just a yellow-mouthed kid, since His Highness wants to recruit, just get someone to call him, it's no use, such a trouble, even if you think about it, that kid won't be ignorant of flattery!"

Li Tai laughed out loud when he heard the words. Ever since Taizong ordered him to set up a literary museum to attract talents from all over the world, he always thought it was a hint from Taizong to him, and he never paid much attention to Li Chengqian, the elder brother.

"Since that's the case, Master Du can work hard and call Du Rui here. This king will test it himself to see if Du Rui is really knowledgeable."

Du Chuke couldn't do it, so he had no choice but to bow and go out to get ready.