Qin Huaiyu performed a set of treacherous punches, but Cheng Chumo couldn't resist, and the two children rolled around on the ground.
Everyone laughed when they saw it.
"Little guy, you are just like you." Yuchi Gong excused the younger Cheng to hurt the older Cheng.
Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened and he cursed: "Old bastard, my little bastard can't beat Huaiyu. How can he beat your little bastard? Who are you scolding?"
Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Chumo, and Yuchi Baolin, the three little guys are almost the same age.
Yuchi Gong slapped his son on the head and said, "Paulin, teach me a lesson for that little bastard named Cheng."
Yuchi Baolin's little black face can be called a weakened version of Yuchi Gong. At this moment, he was holding a deer leg and chewing his mouth full of oil. Yuchi Gong slapped Yuchi Baolin casually, causing Yuchi Baolin to spit out the meat he had eaten.
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"Jingde." Li Zhiyun scolded: "What if you slap a child as big as Paulin and make him stupid?"
Everyone laughed again.
Yuchi Gong also touched his head in embarrassment, and then kicked Yuchi Baolin, "Go to your mother-in-law's place, don't bother me here."
The three little carrot heads ran over there happily.
The little guys left, and the old guys changed the topic.
Li Junxian said: "Your Highness, we have been resting for a few months. When are we going to go on an expedition?"
The last time Liu Wuzhou was defeated, his elder brother Qin Qiong made great contributions and received the most rewards. He is now a third-rank general. Their other brothers did not make much contribution, so they were not rewarded much.
Du Ruhui said: "Don't be anxious. When the autumn harvest is enough, we will definitely use troops abroad."
"That's right." Li Zhiyun continued: "Now that our Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses, sooner or later we will leave the country to dominate the world. There will be no shortage of opportunities for you brothers to make meritorious deeds."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes were excited.
Qin Qiong asked: "Your Highness, when will we attack Qi County?"
"Why, Uncle Bao wants to return home in glory?" Li Zhiyun teased.
Qin Qiong said sheepishly: "Everyone in my hometown knows that I am a Tang general, and they all hope that we can fight over and restore peace to them."
Li Zhiyun nodded and said, "Don't worry, that day won't be far away."
"Who shall we fight first this time?" Yuchi Gong asked. He had not surrendered for a long time, so he naturally hoped to make more military exploits.
Cheng Yaojin said: "Of course we have to beat Wang Shichong. This bitch blocked us in Tongguan earlier and was so arrogant."
"I think Dou Jiande should be beaten first..."
Everyone expressed their opinions on who the court should attack first.
Li Zhiyun did not interrupt them and allowed them to discuss freely.
Du Ruhui asked in a low voice: "Who do you think the court will deal with first this time?"
"I don't know." Li Zhiyun shook his head and said, "Dou Jiande is at the end of his strength. As long as he sends troops, he will definitely win. But Wang Shichong's threat is still there. It is not impossible to eliminate Wang Shichong first and capture the Central Plains."
"Who do you think we should fight, Your Highness?" Xue Feng asked.
Li Zhiyun touched his chin and said, "This is a problem and we cannot take it lightly."
The Tang Dynasty is now the most powerful force among the heroes in the world. Previously, Liang Shidu, Dou Jiande, Liu Wuzhou, and Wang Shichong all joined forces and with the support of the Turks, they could not defeat the Tang Dynasty at the same time, let alone others.
It can be said that now Wang Shichong, Xiao Mian and others are just fish on the chopping board, just waiting for the Tang Dynasty to disembowel them.
But it is precisely because of this that things are not simple.
Because these people all have outstanding military achievements.
Du Ruhui and Xue Cao had a clear understanding and stopped talking.
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Qin Huaiyu looked at the little Baoniang held by his mother-in-law. He made an ugly face, making the little Baoniang giggle.
Mrs. Cheng joked: "Huaiyu, this is the daughter-in-law your mother has found for you. Do you like it?"
"What is a daughter-in-law?" Qin Huaiyu looked at Mrs. Cheng in confusion.
Princess Chu couldn't help but chuckle, touched Qin Huaiyu's head, and said, "This young man is really interesting."
Seeing that Princess Chu was not angry because of Mrs. Cheng's teasing, Mrs. Qin immediately breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Princess Chu was really approachable.
"Do you like Baoniang?" Mrs. Qin asked her son.
"I like it." Qin Huaiyu said innocently.
Princess Chu smiled and said: "Huaiyu is so lovable."
Qin Huaiyu, a handsome young lady, is much cuter than the black-faced Yuchi Baolin and the black-faced Cheng Chumo. How could he not be liked by others?
After a day of fun, everyone returned to Chang'an.
On the other side, Yang Gongren returned from appeasing Hexi and immediately went to the palace to meet with Li Yuan to inform him about Hexi matters.
After listening, Li Yuan said to him: "You have Qing in charge of Liangzhou, so why worry about the unrest in Hexi? You have made outstanding achievements this time."
"This is my duty."
Li Yuan nodded and suddenly asked: "Yang Qing, now that Dou Wei has resigned as prime minister, and there is one less person in the political hall, who do you think can succeed him?"
Hearing this, Yang Gongren said: "Your Majesty, I have just returned to Chang'an and I don't know about this matter yet. It's really hard to make rash judgments. Please forgive me."
What I want is that you know nothing. Li Yuan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, just talk about it, just treat it as a casual conversation between you and me."
Yang Gongren muttered: "Tang Jian, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, is gentle and courteous and has a good handle on things. He should be qualified for the job."
"Is there any more?" Lao Li asked with a smile.
"Wen Daya, the minister of Huangmen, Wen Dayou, the minister of Zhongshu, Shi Xun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Dou Jing, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, etc. should all be able to do it."
Hearing this, the smile on Li Yuan's face grew stronger and stronger.
Since Yang Gongren was an old acquaintance of his, he also bore the imprint of the former Sui Dynasty. Using him as prime minister would not only break the rumors in Chang'an, but also prevent Yang Gongren from leaning towards the crown prince and the King of Qin.
"Oh, by the way, there is also Pei Ju, the imperial censor in the palace. He was the former prime minister of the Sui Dynasty. He is very experienced in handling things. He should be able to do it." Yang Gongren added.
Pei Ju was promoted to the position of palace supervisor due to his contribution to the Turks. The palace censor was succeeded by Yu Wenshiji.
Li Yuandao: "There is still one person I haven't mentioned, Aiqing."
"who?"
"Yourself."
"Myself?" Yang Gongren reacted and shook his head immediately, "Your Majesty, I have returned to the Tang Dynasty not long ago. If I become prime minister, it will be detrimental to the court. It is really unacceptable. Besides, I am not that powerful."
Li Yuan patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I think you can do it."
Hearing this, Yang Gongren looked at Li Yuan blankly.
Soon after, Yang Gongren left and walked out of the hall. He had not recovered his senses. When he came to his senses, a smile appeared on his lips.
Li Yuan stood in the room, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Yang Gongren could be used as his prime minister.
He is not close to the prince, nor is he close to the King of Qin. At the same time, he is a former Sui clan member. Using him as prime minister can calm the hearts of the former Sui officials and dispel the rumors in Chang'an.
The next day.
At the imperial court, after Yang Gongren reported on the peace affairs in Hexi, Li Yuan suddenly announced the appointment of Yang Gongren as prime minister.
This news shocked a circle of people.
How could Yang Gongren, a remnant of the former Sui Dynasty, achieve the position of prime minister?
Just based on his achievements in Hexi?
The prince did not expect that Li Yuan would give up the warrior Yu and promote Yang Gongren instead. He and Yang Gongren were not familiar with each other, and Yang Gongren had kept a low profile before, so no one could find fault for a while.
Moreover, he had just returned from performing meritorious service in Hexi.
Li Shimin was also silent, and he had no idea about Yang Gongren. Anyway, he knew that he had little chance to recommend one of his own to the throne this time. As long as someone who was not the prince became the prime minister, he would accept it.
In this way, Yang Gongren, who picked up the leak, successfully became the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall.
Li Yuan appointed him as Nayan and counselor of government affairs. At the same time, he continued to retain his title of general manager of Liangzhou.