The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

While Li Chengqian was busy asking Emperor Taizong, Du Rui also returned home. He didn't know whether it was right or wrong to encourage Li Chengqian to follow the army in the Northern Expedition. .Du Rui disagreed with this. Li Chengqian was indeed too generous and kind, even a little cowardly, but it would be a bit biased to say that he had no qualifications of an emperor at all.

At least Li Chengqian is compared with Taizong's other heirs, whether it is the ruthless Wei Wang Li Tai, the cold and ungrateful Shu King Li Ke, or the future Jin Wang Li Zhi who will single-handedly give the Tang Dynasty to his wife, Li Chengqian is undoubtedly considered superior. Jun Zhifeng, Du Rui believed that if such a person could sit on the throne of God, it would be the best choice for the country's strategy of continuing the rule of Zhenguan and for the Tang Dynasty.

"Master! It's windy, you'd better go back to your room!" Du Rui was standing in the corridor in front of the room thinking, when suddenly someone behind him said.

Du Rui turned around to look, and saw that it was Baochai who came, and she didn't know how long she had stood behind him, her little face was flushed red from the cold.

Seeing this, Du Rui smiled and said, "Go back to your room! I want to be alone for a while!"

Baochai didn't move, her bright eyes flickered, and she asked instead: "What are you thinking, young master?"

Hearing this, Du Rui really didn't know what to say. What he was thinking about was the world of the Tang Dynasty. If this kind of thing and how a girl would open her mouth, if it reached the ears of someone who cared, I'm afraid he would be given a spy. charges.

Seeing that Du Rui didn't speak, Baochai suddenly smiled and said, "Since the young master doesn't know what he is thinking, why don't you think about it and just do it? Why bother to cause yourself a headache."

Du Rui couldn't help being surprised when he heard the words, and seeing Baochai's exact expression, he laughed and said, "Yes! Whatever he does, just do it, Baochai, I really want to thank you, you It’s just one word that wakes up the dreamer.”

Baochai blushed a little from Du Rui's praise, bowed her head and said, "Your servant is a servant, what knowledge do you have, young master, stop joking!"

Seeing Baochai's charming look, Du Rui was about to reach out to silently touch Baochai's little head, but suddenly thought that he was only a ten-year-old boy at the moment, so he lowered his hand embarrassingly, and said, "Baochai Go and call the three aunts and Uncle Zhong to my study."

Baochai also noticed Du Rui's little move just now, seeing Du Rui raised his hand slightly, and finally lowered it again, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and shy, after hearing Du Rui's words, he quickly responded and went .

Du Rui walked into the study room, and there were piles of manuscripts everywhere. These were all he was going to use to copy "Zi Zhi Tong Jian". Although Du Rui was familiar with the 24 histories in his previous life, he had limited energy and wanted to memorize them fluently. But it's impossible, he remembers most of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", but there are some omissions, besides, there are so many controversial points in Sima Guang's "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", Du Rui wants to do it. The goal is perfection, so in addition to copying the book, not only have to consult a large amount of historical materials, but also constantly polish the manuscripts that have been drafted, and change the drafts several times. An article of "Zhou Ji" has not been finalized.

Du Rui was busy arranging the documents in the study, when Ma Shi and his daughters and Du Zhong arrived, it was almost Haishi, Ma Shi and others had already fallen asleep, but they were woken up by Baochai. , Freshen up and come.

"My aunts, Uncle Zhong, sit down!" Du Rui waited for the girls to sit down, and said to Ma Shi, "Auntie, it's Du Rui's fault to disturb my aunt's rest at such a late hour!"

Madam Ma saw that Du Rui's expression today was different from that of the past, and he was extraordinarily serious. He also knew that something had happened, so he said, "Sanlang! It's okay, why is it so hasty?"

Du Rui pondered for a moment and said: "Auntie is usually the most knowledgeable. Rui will be away from home for a while now, and I need to take care of the family affairs."

Mrs. Ma was shocked when she heard that Du Rui was going to leave, and she didn't know what happened. Besides, during this period of time, Du Rui often had to leave home for three to five days. Call to entrust.

"Sanlang, what happened? Why didn't you say it clearly!?"

Du Rui smiled bitterly and said: "I really can't say it clearly. As long as my aunts keep in mind that everything is more than discussed by Uncle Zhong. With Zui Changan around, I think it will not be a problem to make a living in the future. The three aunts, Lian Er and all the younger sisters are still young. In the future, the three aunts will need to take care of them more!"

Hearing what Du Rui said, Mrs. Ma couldn't help but turn pale with shock, and said, "Sanlang! This trip is dangerous!?"

Du Rui didn't say anything, but said: "Auntie, just remember my words! Uncle Zhong! You need to worry about family affairs!"

Du Zhong knew that Du Rui had important things to do, so he didn't ask too many questions, but said: "This old servant just hopes that the young master can take care of himself, the old servant will take care of the family affairs!"

Ma said anxiously: "Sanlang! If you don't say anything, I won't ask any more questions, but this family is still counting on you, so don't put yourself in danger!"

Du Rui nodded and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, Rui made a note!"

The next morning, Du Rui packed his bags and went out.

"How can the young master not take me!"

Du Rui was startled. He looked up and saw a person flashing aside, it was Du Pingsheng. Not yet, but he is quite powerful. At the age of ten, he can dance a spear weighing [-] catties like a tiger, and with Du Rui's guidance in the past few months, a dozen adults are not his. opponent.

Du Rui looked at Du Pingsheng, and immediately understood that Du Zhong must be worried about himself, so he asked Du Pingsheng to go with him, thinking about it, and said with a smile: "Since you are going, just come along!"

Du Pingsheng chuckled, reached out to take Du Rui's bag and carried it on his shoulder, followed Du Rui, and walked towards the city gate.

At Shili Pavilion in Chang'an City, Li Chengqian was saying goodbye to the ministers of the court who came to see him off, Li Ke, King of Wei, Li Tai, King of Qi, Li You, King of Qi, and several grown-up princesses. Today, Empress Changsun also made an exception to leave the palace. The eldest son will accompany the army She couldn't let go of the Northern Expedition. Although she knew that this trip would be of great benefit to stabilizing Li Chengqian's position, as a mother, she was more worried at the moment.

"Dry son! This trip is hard work, you have to take good care of yourself, and you were born in the palace since you were a child, and this is the first time you have faced the enemy before the battle. Don't try to be brave and let the empress worry!"

Li Chengqian looked at Empress Changsun and many younger siblings, and said: "I can save my son, and my mother should take good care of me. My son will definitely go to my mother and bring honor to the Tang royal family."

Li Ke and Li Tai on the side heard the words, although their faces remained unchanged, they really sneered in their hearts. They knew who their eldest brother was, they knew best as younger brothers. Fighting for the front, they would almost pee their pants when they heard the shouts of killing. Perhaps in their hearts, they hoped that the Turkic scimitar could be sharper, and it would be better if they could cut Li Chengqian's neck. .

Princess Ankang and Li Chengqian are not siblings, but they were raised by the eldest grandson queen since they were young, and they have a very close relationship with Li Chengqian. At this time, Li Chengqian is going to go on an expedition with the army, and she feels the most reluctance in her heart. She steps forward and holds Li Chengqian's hand : "Brother Prince! Be sure to come back safely, and then Ankang will go with you to find Du Chengming and listen to the story of the monkey!"

Although Li Chengqian has quite a few younger sisters, and he has two own younger sisters, Princess Changle has a gentle temper since she was a child, and she is not very close to anyone. Princess Chengyang is still young and has little to do with him. Only Princess Ankang has a relationship with him. At best, seeing this, I was also reluctant to give up, and said: "Sister Ankang! Du Chengming is my best friend, if you go to him again, don't play your temper, you know?"

With tears in her eyes, Princess Ankang nodded repeatedly.

Li Chengqian smiled, bowed his hands to the ministers, his siblings, then knelt down in front of Empress Changsun, kowtowed three times, stood up and said: "Mother, take care, my son is gone!"

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he got on his horse, took Henglian, and Donggong Liu led his horse and whipped away. He first went to Zhongnan Mountain to join the Flying Tiger Army. Today's Flying Tiger Army is also very different from before. Hou Junji In order to protect this future son-in-law, he also handed over the Flying Tiger Army he trained to Li Chengqian's hands. Now the two Flying Tiger Army together have more than [-] people.

After walking for less than five miles, Li Chengqian suddenly saw a familiar figure standing by the side of the road. When he took a closer look, it was Du Rui.

Li Chengqian waved his hand to stop the crowd, got off his horse, walked to Du Rui's side, and said in surprise, "Chengming! Why are you here!?"

Du Rui laughed and said, "Why can't my younger brother come! Your Highness's trip was instigated by my younger brother. There is no reason why my younger brother would stay behind when my elder brother went to battle to kill the enemy."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian was very moved. Those younger brothers were all aiming at his reserve position, but it was Du Rui, whom he met by accident, who had sincere feelings for him.

"Chengming! This is going to war, Gu really doesn't want you to be in danger!"

Du Rui smiled and said: "These younger brothers naturally know that the younger brothers are here for nothing but to help a friend!"

Li Chengqian was not very emotional when he heard the words, and said: "Chengming treats me like this, and I will never owe it to me in the future! It's just that you still have a young girl who needs to be taken care of. If something unexpected happens on this trip, what should I do!"

Du Rui said: "Of course the family affairs have already been arranged. Your Highness doesn't need to say much. Your Highness treats my younger brother with sincerity. There is nothing I can do to repay you. I can only swear to follow a disciple to the death!"

Knowing that Du Rui had made up his mind, Li Chengqian turned around and said, "Go get two fast horses!"

Everyone got on their horses and galloped away, leaving only billowing smoke and dust on the pipes.