The old eunuch smiled bitterly and cupped his hands at Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and the others."Dukes, His Majesty has written clearly in the imperial edict that only Imperial Censor Du is allowed to hear the following words.”
Everyone was silent for a long time after he said this. Then, they cupped their hands with solemn expressions and left the room without saying a word. Du Ruhui opened his mouth and glanced at Du He before leaving with the seven High Dukes.
Du He couldn't help but be curious. What exactly did Li Er say in the imperial edict to actually be so cautious?
"Emperor Yang of the previous dynasty was violent and no one dared to speak up. Therefore, the Sui Dynasty was destroyed and the Tang Dynasty was replaced. I felt the importance of the censor and could not turn a deaf ear to it.”
The old eunuch looked at the imperial edict with a grave expression and read the words on it again. He continued,"
" It's the Great Tang's fortune to have such an honest official in the Imperial Court. Considering Du He's courage to speak out, I've promoted him to Imperial Censor. He's not guilty after hearing the report. From now on, we'll add another 500 Imperial Guards under Du He's command. The 500 Imperial Guards will all wear Xie Zhi robes and hats. They will travel with sabers. They will have the power to act arbitrarily when things happen. They will supervise the Imperial Guards, investigate the crimes of the officials in the capital, and clean up the customs of Chang 'an. Officials who are guilty will be investigated, and people who have grievances will be tried! If there are people who obstruct them, they do not have to go through the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, Yushitai, Du He has the right to temporarily detain them!”
Was this…the prototype of the Embroidered Uniform Guards?
Du He was secretly surprised. He suddenly understood why Li Er did this.
At this time, the old eunuch closed the imperial edict and handed it to Du He. He said with a solemn expression,""Imperial Censor Du, His Majesty also said in the imperial edict that the five hundred Imperial Guards can be selected from the Golden Guards. You can take the imperial edict to the Golden Guards camp at any time and take those people away!”
"Thank you for your trouble," Du He bowed to the old eunuch.”
"This servant does not dare!"
The old eunuch turned pale with fright. He hurriedly bowed and said with a face full of shame,""When this servant came, I asked Imperial Censor Du not to take my words to heart. If this servant is of use in the future, please feel free to speak.”
"What's your name?" Du He asked with a smile.”
"I am Wei Zhongxian," said the old eunuch respectfully.”
"This name is good."
Du He's eyebrows twitched, and he said in a meaningful tone,""If you lived a few hundred years later, you would be amazing.”
Wei Zhongxian looked at him blankly.
Du He didn't explain and left the house with the imperial edict in hand. The seven dukes and his father, Du Ruhui, who were standing not far away from the house, surrounded him. Their faces were filled with curiosity as they asked,
"Nephew, what is written at the back of the imperial edict?”
"Can you explain?"
Du He turned around and glanced at the old eunuch Wei Zhongxian behind her. She grinned and shook her head."I do want to, but His Majesty has already made it very clear that before the overall situation is uncertain, we must not reveal it to others.”
The seven High Dukes stared at the imperial edict in Du He's hands with wide eyes. They then looked at each other speechlessly.
Since they had already said this, no matter how curious they were, it was impossible for them to say that they had snatched the imperial edict from Du He. Fang Xuanling said with a regretful expression,"Since that's the case, it's not good for us to ask anymore. We'll meet again in the imperial court in the future.”
Cheng Yaojin, Zhangsun Wuji, Qin Qiong, and the old eunuch also cupped their hands. Accompanied by the father and son of the Du family, they left the Du Mansion in a hurry.
Du Ruhui only withdrew his gaze when he saw everyone disappear from his sight. He tilted his head to stare at him and said in a deep voice,"Du He, even father can't know?”
"Of course Father can look at it."
Du He smiled and handed the imperial edict to Du Ruhui.
After Du Ruhui finished reading it with a frown, he returned the imperial edict to him and asked expressionlessly,""Do you know what His Majesty wants to do?”
Du He nodded.”
Du Ruhui looked at his son in surprise and said in a heavy tone,"Correct. To resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the country. The situation is currently in turmoil. His Majesty has only been emperor for half a year, but the Turks have already begun to make their move. The traitor Liang Shidu is also plotting to destroy the Tang Empire. The Great Tang may seem calm, but there are undercurrents surging within. His Majesty has given you a heavy responsibility, and the pressure on you will only grow.”
'It's good to grow up,' Du He secretly sighed. If he came to the Great Tang and lived an ordinary life, then what was the point of knowing the future?
"Father, I'll go to the Golden Guard camp first.”
"This matter can't be delayed," Du He muttered.”
"Go ahead."
Du Ruhui nodded and said," Your mother is now at the Mercy Temple. I have to tell her the news of her recovery. Your mother has been praying for me for so many years. I can't let her continue to be afraid."”
After parting ways with Du Ruhui at the door, Du He wore a green robe and put the imperial edict into her bosom before striding toward the Golden Guards 'camp.
The Jinwu Guards had a total of 5,000 people, and their camp was located outside Chang 'an City. The Jinwu Guard House was set up in the city, and it was responsible for patrolling the palace and the capital day and night.
When Du He arrived at the camp and reported her name and purpose of visit, a middle-aged general with a face full of stubble walked out unhappily. He did not even cup his hands and said coldly,"You are Du He? I heard that you're very capable. You even dare to join His Majesty. Who do you want to join the Golden Guards 'camp today? I'm telling you, you can't join any of the Golden Guards!”
Du He raised his eyebrows. He had always been swayed by coaxing and not coercion. Moreover, this general in front of him who did not even say his name did not ask him why he was here. Instead, he directly mocked him. He had originally planned to quietly leave with his people, but now he changed his mind.
"Kneel down!" Du He said coldly.
"What did you say?"
The middle-aged general flew into a rage and pulled out his saber from his waist. He pointed the tip of the saber at Du He and said coldly,"I am Wei Yuan, the general of the Golden Guards. You dare to make me kneel before you? Who do you think you are?"
"Let me ask you again, do you want to kneel or not?”
Du He took out the imperial edict from her bosom. Seeing Wei Yuan's expression change drastically, she said coldly,"Kneel down and you will only receive a heavy punishment. If you don't kneel, you will disobey the decree and die!!”
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