Datang: Li Shimin begged me to rebel

Qin Qiong has a high reputation among the people in later generations, but in the current Datang, it is just average, and it is true that because of his health, he has faded out of the center of power for a long time, so if it weren't for Li Ke, Qin Qiong's status in Datang is actually average .

From the rewards Li Shimin gave him, it can be seen that all of the 24 heroes in Lingyan Pavilion were granted titles while they were alive, that is, Du Ruhui died of a sudden illness, so there was no reward, but Li Shimin was also awarded a few days after Du Ruhui passed away. Du Ruhuilai was sealed as Duke Du.

In history, Qin Qiong did not confer rewards when Li Shimin granted the titles to the officials in the 11th year of Zhenguan. After Qin Qiong died of illness in the 12th year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin only named Qin Qiong as Hu Guogong in the 13th year of Zhenguan.

So Qin Qiong is not as important as imagined in the historical Tang Dynasty, and he is far less famous than later generations.

The fame of Qin Qiong's later generations is entirely due to novels such as Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Of course, now because of Li Ke's relationship, Qin Qiong is extremely loyal to Li Shimin, so now Qin Qiong's status in Datang is also very high.

"It's a bit preposterous to say this. During your illness these years, I have always been thinking that it would be great if you could help me in court. Look at our group of old brothers back then. How many reliable people are there?" Just Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde, those two bastards, look at them, I'll be fine if you don't get angry." Li Shimin sighed.

"That's true." Qin Qiong was also a little helpless. He hadn't surrendered to Datang when he met Cheng Yaojin, so of course he knew what Cheng Yaojin's character was like.

Li Shimin became the emperor, and Cheng Yaojin still dared to be angry. This person is used to being shameless.

While talking, Chang Lin next to him prepared tea and poured it for the two of them.

"Shubao, you are now the minister of the Datang Public Security Department, and you are responsible for the security of all parts of the Tang Dynasty. You have a heavy task." Li Shimin said seriously.

"Your Majesty's trust, the minister is really panicked." Qin Qiong said.

"Okay, let's not talk about it between us, what are we old brothers doing talking about it? We can say that we have experienced everything in this life, and we have done everything that should be done and shouldn't be done."

"To be honest, I, Li Shimin, have lived so far in my life. Apart from my family, you old brothers have the closest relationship with me. Even the relationship between you and me is closer than my relationship with some of my children. close."

"At our age, what else can we remember? After more than ten years, what else can we remember?" Li Shimin waved his hand and sighed.

"Your Majesty said it." Qin Qiong was silent for a while and said, he didn't know why Li Shimin said these things, but these words of Li Shimin really touched Qin Qiong a lot.

During the years of illness, Qin Qiong thought about what happened after his death. He thought more about what Li Shimin said than Li Shimin, because all he could remember was those days.

"So, we old brothers can be regarded as watching Datang build up little by little, but the current Datang is changing too fast, and I feel that sometimes I can't do what I want." Li Shimin nodded.

"Indeed, I can only say that His Highness is a talent of the heavens." Qin Qiong nodded, feeling quite emotional, he never thought that Datang would become what it is today.

When you think about it, it really feels like a dream.

"Although the current Datang is developing very fast, and everything is on the right track, the point is that everything in Datang is booming, but there are also many hidden crises." Li Shimin's expression became serious.

"Just in case, you have to do something for me." Li Shimin looked at Qin Qiong and said.

"Please speak, Your Majesty." Qin Qiong's expression also became serious. Since Li Shimin said so, it proves that this matter is very important, otherwise Li Shimin would not have come to him in person.

"I will leave you a secret imperial decree. You have to send this secret imperial decree to each Daozhou of Datang through the internal channel of the Ministry of Security. This secret imperial decree is top secret and can only be opened when the right time comes. This I'll let you know when exactly."

"But before this, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to open it, otherwise it is a crime of deceiving the emperor." Li Shimin said with a serious face, "The point is, this matter must not be known to anyone else, ministers of the court, princes, powerful families etc."

Hearing this, Qin Qiong immediately stood up from his seat, bent over and saluted with a serious expression: "The minister leads the decree!"

"You leave this matter to the person in charge of this matter in the Ministry of Security. This edict will be spread to all counties in the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin looked at Qin Qiong and said.

"Sir, lead the order."

"This matter is related to Li Ke, but it is not convenient for Li Ke to do it, so I will do it. Tell the soldiers in charge of this matter that this matter is related to His Royal Highness King Qin." Li Shimin looked at Qin Qiong and said.

Qin Qiong nodded, "I understand."

It seems that this matter is really related to the very important life and death issue of Datang, otherwise His Majesty and His Highness would not make such a bad move, and their security department will be responsible.

"Secrecy is the most important thing. Don't tell anyone, and you don't tell Li Ke, just pretend you don't know about it, understand?" Li Shimin looked at him and said, "Do you think there is any truth in this matter?" question?"

"Your Majesty, I understand. I promise to complete the task. This matter should not be too difficult. These soldiers from the Ministry of Public Security usually respect His Majesty and His Highness from the bottom of their hearts. Now I heard that it is related to His Majesty. His Highness Guan, it's about Datang, they will definitely protect this news with all their might." Qin Qiong nodded seriously.

When Li Shimin heard this, he nodded in satisfaction. I'm satisfied with what you said. Of course I am.

As for what Qin Qiong said, these soldiers respected His Majesty from the bottom of their hearts. Li Shimin didn't take it seriously at all. clear.

"Well, I will send Chang Lin to give it to you when the time comes, just keep it secret." Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes! I will live up to His Majesty's trust." Qin Qiong saluted with a serious expression.

"Okay, I'm at ease when you handle things, your character has always been stable, otherwise I wouldn't entrust this matter to you, well, you can go to work now, try not to let other people see, otherwise I will summon you alone It is also easy to leak information." Li Shimin nodded seriously.

"Yes!" Qin Qiong saluted and left the Xuanzheng Hall.