Du Qi said, "Your Majesty praises me too much. However, although this lowly one is willing to go north to the Turks, this lowly one still earnestly requests Your Majesty to grant us the ability to act at our discretion when we go north. After all, once we leave Chang 'an, the situation at Daizhou's border is ever-changing. We cannot ask Your Majesty to issue an edict for everything. "
Li Yuan said, "We will allow you to act at your discretion. When you encounter a problem, you can take out the token that We personally bestowed upon you and order the local officials. Even if you go north this time, We will give you the treatment of an official one rank higher. Even if you see Commandery Prince Li Daen, it will still be the same. "
"Ah!"
After Feng Deyi heard this, he could not suppress the shock in his heart and already cried out in alarm.
The others were also shocked, but they restrained themselves and did not let themselves make a sound.
Feng Deyi was not willing to see Du Qi grow in power. He had already offended Du Qi and no longer hoped to get along peacefully with Du Qi. Thus, he did not wish for Du Qi to have more power.
Feng Deyi said, "Your Majesty, this treatment of an official one rank higher is not appropriate! This kind of arrangement can easily disturb the local government. "
Li Yuan narrowed his eyes, revealing a trace of coldness. He said indifferently, "Official Feng, why don't We grant you the treatment of an official one rank higher? You and Zhangsun Shunde will go to the Turks together. What do you think?"
For Li Yuan, Du Qi was willing to go because at such a young age, he was already shouldering endless responsibilities. Moreover, this diplomatic mission to the Turks was also taking a huge risk. No matter how many benefits were given, it would not be excessive.
Feng Deyi jumping out to stop him made Li Yuan unhappy.
Feng Deyi smiled embarrassedly and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this official misspoke. Please punish me."
Li Yuan waved his big sleeve and said forcefully, "Alright, this matter is settled. No need to discuss the matter of the Eastern Turks. Everyone, go and busy yourselves. Erlang, stay behind. "
"Yes!"
Pei Ji and the others retreated together.
However, Du Qi remained alone in the main hall. He stood with his back bowed, his expression neither servile nor overbearing.
Li Yuan said, "Erlang, is there any pressure going north?"
Du Qi sternly replied, "Replying to Your Majesty, this diplomatic mission to the Tujue will indeed bring with it a certain amount of pressure. However, this trip to Daizhou was related to the stability of the Tang dynasty's border, as well as whether or not the Tang dynasty could spare the time to wipe out all parties. So even if there's pressure and risk, I'm willing to do it. "
Li Yuan said: "It's been hard on you."
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, it's not hard at all. What's more, with my small arms and legs, I can't go into battle. At most, it's just a glib tongue. It's nothing much. "
Li Yuan stroked the beard under his chin. After thinking for a while, he didn't say anything more. He said, "Erlang, when you go on this diplomatic mission, pay attention to your safety."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Du Qi bowed to express his gratitude.
Li Yuan instructed again, and finally asked, "Erlang, do you have anything else to say?"
Du Qi thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing that I am worried about."
Li Yuan said, "There's no harm in saying it!"
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "Replying to Your Majesty, after I leave Chang 'an, I'm worried that without my management, my tea shops, bookstores, and restaurants will encounter some trouble."
Li Yuan's mind turned, and he roughly understood. Knowing that Du Qi was worried about the Eastern Palace, he said, "You can rest assured on this point. I will make the decision for you. Once something happens, let your subordinates go find Chang 'an County Magistrate Wang Minzhi and let him make the decision. "
"Yes!"
Du Qi immediately complied.
Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li and instructed, "You arrange for someone to pass an oral order to Wang Minzhi. Let him remember, once the bookstores, restaurants, and tea shops have something to ask for help, let him deal with it with all his might."
"This old slave obeys!"
Xiao Li immediately opened his mouth to speak.
Li Yuan said, "Erlang, go!"
"This kid will take his leave!"
At this time, Du Qi respectfully bowed to Li Yuan before turning around and leaving. For Li Yuan to do this for him, it was already the greatest favor. After all, Li Yuan had resolved his worries for the future.
… …
Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Residence.
In the study.
This afternoon, Li Jiancheng had been somewhat restless because he was waiting for news from Feng Deyi. If the plan to transfer Du Qi out of Chang 'an failed, then dealing with Du Qi would be incomparably difficult.
However, once Feng Deyi's plan succeeded, then Li Jiancheng's plan to deal with Du Qi would also have a chance.
Li Jiancheng sat down and waited quietly.
"Creak!"
The door was pushed open, and Wei Zheng strode in.
Li Jiancheng jumped to his feet and looked at Wei Zheng eagerly, saying, "Xuancheng, what's the result of the imperial court?"
A smile appeared on Wei Zheng's face as he said, "Your Highness Crown Prince, Feng Deyi has already sent someone to pass on the message. The matter is done. This time, the imperial court has sent an envoy north to the Turks. Zhangsun Shunde will be the head envoy, and Du Qi will be the deputy. "
"Good, good, good!"
Li Jiancheng praised repeatedly, his face full of joy.
The matter was done.
The matter was finally done.
When Du Qi left Chang 'an this time, it was tantamount to losing his protection. At that time, killing Du Qi would be as easy as flipping his hand, and he, Li Jiancheng, would finally get rid of an enemy.
Li Jiancheng said in a deep voice, "Xuancheng, this time Du Qi is about to leave Chang 'an. How do you think we should deal with Du Qi? I've thought about it before and simply sent someone to intercept and kill him halfway. Well, it's best if we can make a move after Du Qi leaves Gyeonggi Province. "
"Your Highness, you can't!"
Wei Zheng hurriedly advised as soon as he heard this.
Li Jiancheng said, "Why not? Don't tell me that we can't deal with Du Qi after leaving Chang 'an? "
Wei Zheng sighed and said, "Your Highness, that's the imperial court's envoy team. Who dares to rob and kill? No one in the world dares to rob and kill. And once we send someone to rob and kill, given the relationship between Your Highness and Du Qi, His Majesty is very likely to guess that it's you. "
After a pause, Wei Zheng continued, "At that time, Your Highness is very likely to be reprimanded by His Majesty again, and even completely angered His Majesty. Such a result can't be allowed to happen. "
Li Jiancheng narrowed his eyes and asked, "So, you mean to wait for Du Qi to arrive at the border before making a move?"
Wei Zheng sighed.
Li Jiancheng was really involved with Du Qi.
Li Jiancheng would not give up until he killed Du Qi.
Wei Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, if you want to deal with Du Qi, you'd better hope that the Turks can kill Du Qi. It's not appropriate to make a move in the Tang dynasty. "
Li Jiancheng snorted and said with a cold look in his eyes, "According to what you said, I'll be suspected no matter what. Forget it, let's not care so much. In short, when Du Qi leaves Gyeonggi Province, you'll arrange for someone to assassinate Du Qi. There's no evidence. Who can prove that it's me who wants to kill Du Qi? "
Wei Zheng sighed and said, "Yes, Your Highness!"
He could only do according to Li Jiancheng's arrangement. Fortunately, it was not difficult to arrange the assassination. He just needed to do a little work, and it would be easy to assassinate Du Qi.
He just hoped that he would not be held responsible.
Li Jiancheng said, "Xuancheng, I'll leave this matter to you. You're fully responsible for the arrangement. "
"Yes!"
Wei Zheng bowed and turned to leave.
Soon, only Li Jiancheng was left in the study. With a smile on his face, he murmured, "Du Qi, oh Du Qi, you're destined to die because you're my enemy. You only have yourself to blame for all of this. "
In his heart, he had already sentenced Du Qi to death.
It was not easy to kill Du Qi in Chang 'an City, but everything was easy to arrange outside Chang' an City. Especially in the north, it was even harder to say what would happen at that time.
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