At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there were countless famous officials, but the Shangshu Pushe was also the leader of all officials, so they should not be given lightly.

Although Xiao Yu had enough prestige, his temperament was not favored by Li Shimin. He had no hope of responsibilities. Yu Shinan was quite good and had no shortage of qualifications. However, he was older. If he was over 70 years old, he would be a god-like tale Wen Yanbo. Although he was very close to Li Ke, his body was no longer convenient and it was difficult to be appointed for a long time. As for Liu Zhenghui, Liu Hongji, Tang Jian and others, they had many shortcomings.

Looking at the court, Li Ke really couldn't find a second person except Du Ruhui, who was able to defeat Changsun Wuji.

Li Ke thought carefully for a moment, then rode his horse straight to Duke Cai's mansion. In addition to visiting Du Ruhui, he also wanted to find out.

When Li Ke brought a group of guards to Du Ruhui's mansion on fast horses, he happened to see the oncoming imperial physician walking out of the sect. Li Ke looked at the people from the Imperial Medical Office and felt a little sad.

The imperial physician who came out of Du Ruhui's mansion was not someone else, but the imperial physician Wang Qiong who had diagnosed Li Ke with his illness.

Du Ruhui was the prime minister of the current dynasty and was a dignified Duke. He was inseparable from the imperial physician for treatment, but he would not easily alarm Wang Qiong, the Imperial Physician Office.

But today Li Ke met Wang Qiong at Du Ruhui's mansion. Li Ke naturally knew what this meant.

Li Ke got off his horse, handed the reins in his hand to the Wangfu Weishu behind him, and immediately walked towards the mansion gate.

"I am the King of Chu Li Ke. I heard that Du Xiang was sick and came to visit him." Li Ke walked to the gate of the mansion and told the gate of the Duke Cai's mansion.

When he heard that King Li Ke of Chu came here, his disciples looked terrified and did not dare to be negligent. He hurriedly said to Li Ke: "Please enter the main hall later. The villain will go to report now."

With Li Ke's current identity, there are not many mansions in the entire Chang'an City where Li Ke wants to worship but cannot. Du Ruhui's mansion of Duke Cai is naturally not included. The disciples went in and reported it for a moment, and then took Du Ruhui's intention out and led Li Ke to the study room to meet.

study?

When Li Ke heard this place, he couldn't help but feel confused.

If he is seriously ill, shouldn’t Du Ruhui be lying in bed at this time? Why is he still in the study?

Li Ke followed the disciples into the mansion and headed straight to the study.

As soon as Li Ke arrived outside the study, he saw Du Ruhui, who was in the study. Li Ke looked carefully. Although Du Ruhui looked sallow and thin, he was in good spirits and did not look like he was exhausted. At least he could walk freely and not be as ill as if he was unable to leave the bed.

When Du Ruhui saw Li Ke enter, he stood up and bowed: "My name Du Ruhui met Your Highness. I am not feeling well. The imperial physician specifically reminded the germination not to get cold and not to go out, so he failed to greet him in person. I hope your highness will not blame you."

Li Ke stepped forward and said, "Where is it? I heard that Du Xiang was sick and came to visit the mansion. I hope it has not disturbed Du Xiang's purity."

Du Ruhui smiled and said, "Your Highness is so serious. Your Highness can come. My house is full of brilliance. How can I disturb you? But the one who is down is fast. Your Majesty will leave and your Highness will arrive. Your Highness's news is really very informative."

Du Ruhui looked at Li Ke and personally served tea for Li Ke. Although there was a smile on his face, his words were of no intention. At least to Li Ke, the four words "well-informed" might not be praising him.

There was a saying in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty: "Fang plots and Du Jue".

Fang Xuanling was appointed as the Left Pushe of the Shangshu, and Du Ruhui was appointed as the Right Pushe of the Shangshu. The two assisted Li Shimin in the same court affairs, which complemented each other.

If you talk about strategy, you may not be as good as Fang Xuanling, but if you talk about the ability to understand people and make things happen, Du Ruhui is far better than Fang Xuanling.

Since the early years of Zhenguan, Du Ruhui was appointed as the Minister of Shangshu Youpushe, he has been in charge of the capital for two years and has been selected and appointed as a capable person for the court. He has never been omitted. Du Ruhui is good at identifying people, which shows that this is how he can be seen.

Others may not understand Li Ke’s thoughts, but Du Ruhui can see clearly.

Li Ke chose the master from the main hall and asked himself to be a tutor, and then he returned to the country with credit and opened a government office to build a yamen. Du Ruhui saw all these things, one by one.

In his opinion, the third prince, who was praised by the dynasty as a virtuous king, was not as virtuous as it seemed on the surface. On the contrary, he was a veritable ambitious man. Although he was young, his ambition was not small.

"Donald Zhou was afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang was not yet usurping the times."

Facing the third prince who has always been modest and polite, Du Ruhui never dared to be careless.

Li Ke asked Du Ruhui: "I wonder what Du Xiang is doing right now?"

Du Ruhui replied: "I am not seriously ill, but I suddenly fainted for a while this morning. Unexpectedly, Your Majesty's guards came in person."

Li Ke smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I feel relieved. However, Du Xiang is still busy with court affairs. I really admire him."

Du Ruhui looked down at the drawings in his hand and said to Li Ke: "It's just a sketch of Your Majesty's expansion of Luoyang Palace. I'm not worried about the Ministry of Works, so I have to look at it myself."

Li Ke heard this and asked in surprise: "When the Father wants to build Luoyang Palace?"

Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty wants to visit Luoyang next year and need to build a new Luoyang palace."

Li Ke asked in confusion: "The war was about to end at the beginning of the year. Now the Tang Dynasty is at its time to rest and recuperate. If a large-scale construction is being carried out at this time, it may be a waste of money."

Li Ke said, how could Du Ruhui not know? Du Ruhui was appointed as the Minister of Shangshu Pushe, and in his hand was the money bag of the Tang Dynasty. At present, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty was still there, Du Ruhui knew better than anyone else, but Li Shimin insisted on doing this, so what could Du Ruhui do?

Du Ruhui sighed, "As we are ministers, we should share our worries for Your Majesty's sake."

Li Ke looked at Du Ruhui's appearance and sighed in his heart.

Du Ruhui was already ill and was still worried about national affairs. The Tang Dynasty was able to restore vitality and counterattack the Turks in just four years after Li Shimin ascended the throne, so he naturally had these gentlemen and sincere ministers who worked hard to recover their energy and counterattack the Turks.

Li Ke said to Du Ruhui: "The Prime Minister Du doesn't have to worry about this. After leaving the palace, I should enter the palace to see my father and ask him to postpone the construction of the new Luoyang Palace."

Du Ruhui listened to Li Ke's words and showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Li Kezhi was in the throne. Shouldn’t he do his best to win Li Shimin’s favor in order to seek a position? How could he disobey Li Shimin’s wishes and speak out for advice?

For a time, Du Ruhui, who always claimed to be good at knowing people, could not see through Li Ke's intentions.

Du Ruhui asked, "Your Majesty has been thinking about the affairs of Luoyang Palace for a long time. Your Highness is not afraid of Your Majesty being angry at this time?"

Although Li Ke was Li Shimin's parent-child and had great achievements, Li Shimin was the emperor's honor and the only thing he said was that he built the Luoyang Palace. If Li Ke casually interfered, it would definitely make Li Shimin unhappy.

Li Ke smiled and breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and stood up and said, "Those who know me say I am worried, and those who don't know me say I want. I am just doing things, just want to be worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. How can I have so many concerns?"

Li Ke said as he patted the corner of his clothes and was about to leave.
Chapter completed!