The three brothers of the Wen family were born in Qixian County, Taiyuan, and belonged to one of the Taiyuan noble clans. Although the Wen family is not as famous as the Wang family of Taiyuan, the Pei family of Wenxi, and the Xue family of Hedong, they are also a scholarly family, and their clan members have been in and out of the center since the Northern Dynasties.
They are different from the Yang Gongren family, and Wen Daya is even more different from Yang Gongren. Jinyang Yuancong and Wen Daya are also among them. Coupled with their original backgrounds, this supports that they will have more choices in the future.
"Actually, talking about the Wen family, I find it interesting." Li Zhiyun rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully: "You said that the Wen family is also a member of the Shandong gentry, why didn't the prince win over them? Moreover, the Wen family and
The Wang family has always had a good relationship. There is no reason for the prince not to win over the Wen family. Wen Daya is now the Minister of Huangmen, and Wen Dayou is the Minister of Zhongshu. Their status in the court is not low."
Xue Shou chuckled and said: "Your Highness, Shandong aristocratic families have always had a tradition of marriage. The Wang family of Taiyuan and the Pei family of Wenxi also have this kind of relationship, but didn't Pei Ju join the East Palace?"
"you mean?"
"There is only so much space in the East Palace, and people are not united."
Li Zhiyun nodded, looked at Du Ruhui, and said: "I am interested in the Wen family's matter, but I am really not sure whether it can succeed. Wen Daya and Wen Dayou have been working in the center for a long time, and they have a vicious vision.
The king must plan his plans slowly."
"It should be so." Du Ruhui mused: "Although the Wen family is not as good as the Wang family in Taiyuan, the Wen brothers are talented. If we can gain their support, His Highness's foundation in the court will become more solid."
"That's right." Li Zhiyun raised his head, took a long breath, and said with emotion: "Three feet of ice did not last in a day. Today's situation is the result of long-term suppression. I heard that when Bingzhou was in danger,
The prince asked his father several times to allow him to lead troops on expeditions, but unfortunately Dou Wei and Dou Kang blocked him."
Xue Shou said: "This is not surprising. If greed is not enough, the people of King Qin have the upper hand in the political affairs hall. Naturally, they also want to help King Qin obtain greater benefits."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun laughed.
Is it a greater benefit?
Dou Mansion.
Dou Wei and Dou Kang knelt down and sat in the main seat, while King Qin Li Shimin sat in the guest seat.
"I'm afraid the East Palace won't let this matter go. Although the person presiding over the case has been replaced by the King of Chu, he has no foundation in the court, and the investigation of the case will only be hampered. Even if the King of Chu can really do it in the end
If the murderer is found, I'm afraid the East Palace won't admit it."
Li Shimin put down the tea cup and looked at Dou Wei calmly.
"What do you mean, Your Highness?" Dou Kang asked.
Li Shimin sighed lightly and said nothing. He believed that his meaning had been expressed clearly enough.
Dou Wei's old face trembled, and he said softly: "The old minister has understood what His Highness means. Please rest assured, Your Highness, no matter what happens to Dou, I will still support His Highness."
Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said apologetically: "What happened this time happened suddenly, and I was not prepared for it at the moment. Don't worry, Mr. Dou, there will never be a next time."
Next time?
If you do it again, the Dou family will be finished.
Dou Wei comforted him and said: "Your Highness, don't worry. The world is divided among the heroes, and the saint still has to rely on Your Highness to unify the world. I am already old, so it is a good thing to leave the court."
Hearing this, Li Shimin was moved in his heart, clasping his fists and saying: "Don't worry, Mr. Dou, the people of the world will definitely take care of the Dou family."
"So, thank you Your Highness." Dou Wei gently cupped his hand.
After the message was conveyed, Li Shimin did not stay any longer and stood up to leave.
After sending Li Shimin away, Dou Wei and Dou Kang summoned the Dou family's children to discuss matters.
Today's Dou family has outstanding disciples, including General Dou Gui, General Dou Cong of Youtunwei, Prince Consort Dou Dan, Minister of Civil Affairs Dou Jing and others.
Dou Wei did not delay and told the Dou family directly that he would resign in exchange for the saint letting the Dou family go.
"I don't agree!" Dou Jing refused directly and said, "The Dou family didn't rebel, why should they pay the price!"
Dou Kang looked at his younger brother and comforted him: "We all know that we are innocent, but the saint doesn't think so, do you understand?"
"Absurd!" Dou Jing said angrily: "Can a saint confuse right and wrong?"
"Okay." Dou Wei answered him coldly.
Dou Jing: "......"
Sighing, Dou Wei said: "When Dugu Zhen left the court, I had already thought about this day. The Dou family is bipolar, which has aroused Li Yuan's fear. In addition, we are getting closer to the King of Qin.
, How could Li Yuan let us go?"
Dou Gui pursed his lips and said: "But this is not the reason for the saint to deal with us. When the Tang Dynasty was founded, if the Dou family did not provide food and people, how could the saint gain a foothold in Guanzhong so quickly. Now that everything is stable, he has crossed the river and destroyed the bridge.
, there is no morality in this!”
"Morality?" Dou Wei lectured: "You remember, the emperor is not moral. Whether it was the former Sui Dynasty or the Tang Dynasty, they were very afraid of the Guanlong people, but they had to rely on Guanlong. The Dou family
Although we failed this time, we have not been defeated. We still have His Highness King Qin, and everything is not over yet."
"But the King of Qin is only the King of Qin." Dou Jing said.
Dou Kang glanced at him and said, "Have you forgotten what happened in the former Sui Dynasty?"
Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Although they all felt that the head of the family was biased towards King Qin, they did not get clear information. After hearing Dou Kang say this today, they finally got a definite answer.
Dou Wei said: "The king of Qin is wise and powerful, far better than the weak prince. After the world is unified, the king of Qin has outstanding achievements, how can the prince compete with him?"
Dou Jing finally asked: "Master, do you really want to resign?"
"Um."
"Then who should the next prime minister replace?"
Hearing this, Dou Wei looked at him and warned: "You'd better not have any thoughts that you shouldn't have. The saint is just to deal with the Dou family this time. He will never let a son of the Dou family become the prime minister again."
Dou Jing felt empty-headed and a little unconvinced. However, Dou Wei looked serious and did not dare to say anything.
"Master, what about the position of Minister of Civil Affairs?" he asked.
Dou Wei was not only the prime minister of the country, but also held the position of minister of the Ministry of official affairs.
Speaking of this, Dou Gui asked: "Master, do you have to give up this position too?"
Dou Wei lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then nodded decisively.
"With this resignation, I will leave the court, and naturally I will give up my position as Minister of Civil Affairs."
"Should we give up this position too?" Dou Jing asked.
Dou Wei sighed, "If you want to leave, you must leave cleanly, but we can let King Qin fight for it properly."
"yes."
Seeing that everyone was in low mood, Dou Kang smiled and consoled him: "Don't think too much. During the Sui Dynasty, the Dou family was in Guanlong, and it was difficult for anyone to hold a high position in the court. Think about the Yuan family and the Dugu family in the past, and then look at
Look now."
Hearing this, everyone suddenly felt a little relieved.
After a pause, Dou Kang continued: "But this time, I noticed King Chu. This man has always been harmless to humans and animals before, but this time he was extremely ruthless, and he almost dug up the foundation of the Dou family.
"
Dou Jing looked strange and said: "I think you are overthinking. Although the King of Chu has some talent in fighting, he is extremely dull in government affairs. If the King of Qin hadn't recommended him to investigate the case, what would have happened to the King of Chu this time."
"Don't be careless." Dou Wei said with a serious face: "Although the King of Chu is a concubine, this son's vision is far beyond that of the Crown Prince and the King of Qi. If this continues for a long time, he will become an important minister in the court. Now that the Crown Prince and the King of Qi are approaching, if there is a chance,