The palace gates are wide open!

This move is extremely unruly, Li Shimin of all dynasties rode a white horse, a horse rushed out first, followed by a team of guards, looking at this posture, it seems to have returned to the demeanor of the general of Tiance.

Luan drove behind, Luan drove too slowly, and Li Shimin couldn't wait.

He knew Du Ruhui's character, if it weren't for his death, he would never send someone to report the news. And even when he is dying, if he doesn't have something to say and something to entrust, he won't be in trouble.

Li Shimin knew that he was waiting for him, and he must have something to say.

This strategist who has been by his side since the beginning of Jinyang. Silent and silent, but as soon as he spoke, the matter was decided.

On the contrary, Fang Xuanling, when Fang Xuanling encounters problems, he can always put forward incisive opinions and specific methods, and he can come up with seven or eight ideas in the blink of an eye, but he often can't make a decision. At this time, Du Ruhui must be invited. As soon as Du Ruhui came, after a little analysis of the problem, he could immediately choose the best one from Fang Xuanling's opinions and methods, and he always hit the nail on the head.

The two cooperate and complement each other, so there is a good story of 'housing plots to be broken'.

After Li Shimin ascended the throne, the two of them were appointed as Shangshu servants, Fang Xuanling was Shangshu's left servant, and Du Ruhui was Shangshu's right servant. In the eyes of everyone, the two go hand in hand, no distinction between superior and inferior. But only Li Shimin himself knew in his heart that when it came to strategy, Du Ruhui was better than Fang Xuanling. The strategist he relied on more in his heart was Du Ruhui!

Planning, of course, is important. But to do it, it starts with a decision. Fang Xuanling is very good at planning, but if he can't implement it, it's just talk on paper. At this time, talents who can show decisiveness are particularly valuable.

The horses galloped, constantly shortening the distance between the kings and ministers. Li Shimin's mind is also passing through the various pasts between him and Du Ruhui.

Quelled the rebellion of Xue Rengao, Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, and Dou Jiande, and took charge of the soldiers and horses of the Qin Palace......

He remembered that night, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, who were expelled from Beijing, returned to Chang'an late at night as Taoist priests, planned Xuanwu affairs for him, contacted all the generals, and made him firm in confidence, launched a coup d'état, and ascended to the emperor's throne.

How many times did he hesitate, but it was Du Ruhui's decision that reversed the situation. Li Shimin didn't dare to think about whether he would still be where he is today without Du Ruhui by his side!

And now, this man is going to die.

At the beginning of the year, when they were planning an attack on the Turks, he was still healthy, but when the army entered the Turkic territory, he fell ill. The disease came so quickly, so quickly, the body deteriorated, and the medicine was difficult to treat. The imperial doctors all said that he would not live for half a year.

It was Sun Simiao who came to diagnose and treat him, but it only allowed him to live for two more months.

Is it time to separate today?

A piercing pain hit Li Shimin's mind, making his eyes red! At this moment, he was resentful. I am the emperor, I am the Son of Heaven, and the whole world is mine, why can't I keep a confidant?

If everything can't go your way, what's the use of being the Son of Heaven?

In front of him was Du Ruhui's mansion, Li Shimin grabbed the reins and jumped off the horse. Du Ruhui's housekeeper stood at the door and waited, and when he saw Li Shimin dismounting, he was about to salute, Li Shimin waved his hand, ignored him, and strode straight to the back house.

The crying was endless, and Li Shimin heard it, and his mood became even lower.

"Kemin! I'm coming! Li Shimin rushed to the door and shouted first. On the sickbed, Du Ruhui, who was explaining the aftermath to his eldest son, heard Li Shimin's voice, and tears blurred his eyes instantly.

He raised his hand weakly and said to his son and his wife, "I have already explained everything about the future. You all go out, let me and Your Majesty, say a few more words......"

The family wept endlessly, and under the leadership of Du Ruhui's eldest son Du Gou, they kowtowed heavily, cried and pushed out of the house, handing over this last time to the pair of monarchs and ministers.

Li Shimin came to the side of the collapse, tightly held Du Ruhui's thin arm that was tormented by illness, looked at his skinny appearance, couldn't restrain it anymore, and tears fell.

Du Ruhui wanted to raise his hand to help Li Shimin wipe away his tears, but he couldn't do it anymore. His face glowed with a look that was more energetic than a healthy person, Li Shimin had been riding all his life, and he was used to seeing death, he knew that Du Ruhui had come to the time to return to the light, and his time was running out.

"Because of my affairs, my majesty shed tears, and as a courtier, the minister is very ashamed."

"Keming, between you and me, what are you still talking about? You have taken the medicine of the miracle doctor, why is this still happening? ”

"Heh......" Du Ruhui sighed and said, "Your Majesty, when your life is over, this is the will of heaven, and it is beyond human power to resist." Maybe it's because in this life, there are too many calculating people, and they deserve this retribution. ”

Li Shimin cried even louder, he naturally knew that the people Du Ruhui calculated were his enemies. If this is really the will of God, Du Ruhui will die for him.

"Your Majesty, the minister is going to go first, and when he leaves, he still has some things on his mind—"

"You say, no matter what, I promise you!"

"Two months ago, the Tao was ......" Du Ruhui's breath was already a little chaotic, but Li Shimin understood, and said busily: "I did what you wanted, Li Mu lived up to my and your expectations, and now he is in charge of the newly established Internal Affairs Office, and he can compete with the nobles, gate lords, and scholars." ”

Du Ruhui showed a pleased smile and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has heard of the Zhulu Marquis many times, but I have never seen him. I really want to meet you, such a talented genius, I really don't know what kind of demeanor it is......"

Li Shimin yelled outside: "Go and call Li Mu to me, let him come to see me immediately!" Immediately! ”

"No, don't bother...... Du Ruhui's breath became weaker: "I'm afraid it's too late...... Your Majesty, there is a ...... under the pillow."

Li Shimin hurriedly reached out and groped under Du Ruhui's pillow and found a fold.

"It's ......"

"Your Majesty, the ministers, the ministers know Your Majesty, and they are worried...... What are you worried about, this is a minister, a few days ago, I still have some strength, write, write......"

Li Shimin's heart seemed to be blocked by something, he didn't expect that Du Ruhui was still planning for him when he was seriously ill, he didn't know how to tell his words, he pinched the fold with one hand, and held Du Ruhui's hand with the other, and his tone trembled: "Keming!" I can't bear you! ”

"The ministers are reluctant to ...... Your Majesty"

The corners of Du Ruhui's eyes also left a trace of tears, which seemed to be a little unwilling.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is one more thing for the minister!"

Suddenly, Du Ruhui's voice became louder, holding Li Shimin's hand tightly and staring at his eyes. Li Shimin knew that Du Ruhui was about to die, and he was afraid that this was his last breath, so he hurriedly said: "You say, I promise you!" ”

"The eldest son of the minister is mediocre, has a gentle temperament, will not cause trouble, and can be heirlooms. The second son was very reckless, and the minister was worried...... Your Majesty—" A breath fell in his throat, but the second half of the sentence could not be spoken.

Li Shimin understood what he meant, and said, "Don't worry, I will marry my daughter to him." He became my colt, and no one dared to insult him. ”

When Du Ruhui heard this, he showed a relieved look, and the hand holding Li Shimin gradually loosened, and his pupils were dilated.

Li Shimin held back tears, stretched out his hand, and helped him close his eyes. He got up and told Du Ruhui's family who were waiting at the door, and everyone poured into the room, howling one after another.

Li Shimin stood behind everyone in a daze, looking at Du Ruhui, whose body was gradually cold on the sickbed, and suddenly his heart was empty, as if he had lost something important.

He looked up at the bright moon in the sky, but his heart was even more desolate. There was also a book with temperature in his hand, Li Shimin couldn't bear to look at it, rubbed it, and put it in his arms.

Luan Jia had just arrived at this time, and Gonggong Gao ran over panting, and before he could see the salute, Li Shimin had already spoken: "Go and inform the hundred officials, strike the court, and let them all come to see off Keming." ”

Although Gonggong Gao felt that it was inappropriate, but seeing that Li Shimin was very sad, he didn't dare to say anything, so he answered, turned around and went out to make arrangements.

The whole mansion was in chaos, and Li Shimin sat alone in the hall, and for a while, his brain was blank.

……

Li Mu had already stripped naked and was about to sleep, when suddenly a group of people knocked on the door, so frightened that he thought it was a mutiny. It wasn't until Li Chongyi's voice sounded that Li Mu knew that it was Du Ruhui who died. Li Shimin asked him to pass, although Li Mu didn't quite understand why Du Ruhui died and let him go, there was no intersection between him and Du Ruhui, and he had to insist that there was an intersection, it seemed that only Wang Ou bought his house.

Is it a revelation? It seems unlikely!

But Li Shimin summoned him, and he couldn't help but go. This is to go to mourn, it is not good to wear tiger fur again, Bai Qiaoqiao found a set of plain clothes for him, Li Mu stopped dressing, and went out with Dugu Jiu.

Dugu Jiu is the son of Dugu Xiude and the heir of Dugu Valve, and on such an occasion, he can't avoid being there, and the two of them go together, so as not to trouble.

The distance between the two families was not close, and when Li Mu arrived, the front of the Laiguo Mansion was already overcrowded. After the news came out, Chang'an City stayed awake all night, and countless relatives and friends of Du Ruhui came one after another, even if some did not want to come, under Li Shimin's holy decree, they had to come.

Li Mu squeezed in with great effort, and just happened to see Grandpa Gao. Gonggong Gao brought him to Li Shimin, Li Shimin had not yet come out of his grief, he raised his eyes and looked at Li Mu, his eyes were red again, but Li Mu was startled. He has known Li Shimin since he had, and he has never seen him so out of shape. The dignified king of a country, did he cry a lot?

Du Ruhui actually occupies such a big position in Li Shimin's heart?

Before Li Mu came to Chang'an, Du Ruhui was ill, and he had never seen it in several court discussions, and he really didn't know anything about this famous Shangshu right servant. At this time, I was really surprised to see this scene.

"Li Mu, Keming passed away today, I am like a broken arm, do you know how much pain I feel in my heart?"