When Li Yuan saw that the courtiers had no objection, he waved his hand and said: "The reward for the Northern Region is decided. Du Qi, stay. I have something to ask him. You can leave. "
Li Jiancheng's face was even gloomier.
Du Qi stayed alone.
It could be seen that Li Yuan's regard for Du Qi was getting greater and greater. The more Li Jiancheng acted like this, the more jealousy and anger in his heart.
The officials also weighed each other in their hearts.
They all had their own plans.
When the officials in the court withdrew, many officials went to Li Shimin's side to salute and greet him. The reason was very simple. Du Qi was Du Ruhui's son. Even though Du Ruhui was only an Adjutant of the Duke of Qin's Manor, his status as a father was respected by his son. With Du Qi present, Du Ruhui's status was naturally different.
So one by one, they chatted with Li Shimin.
It was just that when everyone left, Shen Bo Zhu, who was standing outside the hall, was a little confused. Why did they all disperse?
He hadn't said anything about his matter yet.
When Shen Bo Zhu saw Zhangsun Shunde come out, he quickly stepped forward and asked: "General Zhangsun, what the hell is going on? I went to the Tang dynasty, why have you all left, but Emperor Tang hasn't summoned me yet? "
Zhangsun Shunde also dealt with Shen Bo Zhu along the way. What's more, Shen Bo Zhu was useful to the Tang dynasty. Zhangsun Shunde comforted him: "Khan, don't worry, Du Qi is still in the hall. His Majesty is now summoning Du Qi alone. When you're done with Du Qi, he'll summon you. And with Du Qi, your affairs will be easier to arrange. "
When Shen Bo Zhu heard this, he immediately relaxed.
He was no longer worried.
In the hall, Li Yuan looked at Du Qi standing below and ordered: "Xiao Li, give him a seat!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Li waved his hand and someone handed him a chair.
After Du Qi was seated, Li Yuan said, "Erlang, originally you planned the great victory at Yanmen Pass, in terms of merit and reward, your meritorious service should be far above Li Daen's. Logically speaking, you should be given an even greater reward. It wouldn't be too much to grant you the title of Duke. But I only gave you the title of the founding prince. Do you have any complaints in your heart? "
Du Qi chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, I have no complaints. I'm just a child, but I'm already a fifth-ranked official at the age of twelve or thirteen. I'm already a fifth-ranked official in the court, and I've become a baron of the founding county. This is already a great favor from His Majesty. "
"Originally, in King Dingxiang's battle report, this subject had earnestly requested him to try his best to erase my existence."
"I'm still young. It's not suitable for me to appear."
"Your Majesty is wise and perceptive. You personally asked me to stay and comforted me, which made me feel fearful and fearful."
Du Qi continued, "To be honest, this subject is grateful to Your Majesty. It was because of His Majesty's high regard and protection that they were able to achieve the great victory at Yanmen Pass. If not for His Majesty's authorization, this kid would not have been able to achieve victory with King Ding Xiang. This is His Majesty's wisdom. I am merely relying on His Majesty's heavenly might to act. "
"Hahaha …"
When Li Yuan heard this, he stroked his beard and laughed loudly.
After laughing, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li at the side and said, "Xiao Li, did you hear that? Du Qi, this kid's mouth is really not simple! It's also because of him that he can return safely from the Turks and inflict heavy losses on the Turks. "
Xiao Li said, "It's also because of His Majesty's wisdom and insight that there was a great victory for County Magistrate Du."
"You old thing!"
Li Yuan was in a great mood and was very happy.
Li Yuan's gaze turned and landed on Du Qi again. He continued, "You're right. Because you're too young and too young, suddenly ascending to a high position is not good for you. Although I can't give you more rewards, I won't treat you unfairly. I'll bestow you another imperial edict. "
When Du Qi heard this, his heart jumped.
He thought of a possibility. He raised his head and saw Xiao Li holding an imperial edict and walking in front of him. After Du Qi took it, he quickly read through it. This imperial edict was very simple. It was to confer the title of county magistrate to the Jeong Clan.
During the Tang dynasty, the wives and mothers of officials were conferred titles. The women who were conferred titles were called Ming Fu, which was also commonly known as Lady Ming Fu. However, the title of Ming Fu was determined by the rank of the husband and viscount. There was a corresponding rule.
Rank 1 corresponded to the title of Lady of the State. Rank 3 and above corresponded to the title of County Lady. Rank 4 corresponded to County Magistrate. Rank 5 corresponded to County Magistrate.
The current Du Qi was a rank 5 official.
Although there was no official position, with Du Qi's rank 5 official, he could confer the title of County Magistrate to his mother. Of course, to be able to confer the title of his mother, it also required the Emperor's blessing.
Not any rank 5 official's wife or mother could be conferred the title. When Du Qi thought of the Jeong Clan's hard work and now that he had this order, he could imagine his mother's joy.
"This official thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"
Du Qi's heart was incomparably excited. He lifted his robe and knelt down, respectfully bowing to Li Yuan.
When Li Yuan heard this, he also smiled.
Du Qi this kid also had pride and would not casually kneel down and bow. To be able to make Du Qi kneel down and bow, it could be seen that this title was something that Du Qi was truly willing to accept.
Li Yuan said, "Get up, let's get back to the main topic. Let's talk about the matter of Shibo."
Du Qi stood up, his expression also returned to solemnity. He said, "Your Majesty, Shibo is the son of Shibi Khan. He does not like Xieli as the Turkic Khan of the grassland. "
"I think this matter can be used."
"Especially when Xieli Khan suffered defeat, WeChat suffered an unprecedented blow. At this time, after the imperial court receives Shibo, it is extremely beneficial. Moreover, this official thinks that Shibo can be conferred the title of Turkic Khan, let Shibo return to the grassland to contend against Xieli. "
"Now that Shibo sees Xieli's decline, and Shibo's strength has not suffered any damage, it is very likely that he will attack Xieli."
"Although Xieli suffered defeat at Yanmen Pass, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if his strength suffered heavy damage, he is still not weak. In this way, when two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured. "
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "For our Tang dynasty, we can benefit as a fisherman."
Li Yuan nodded and praised, "Not bad, not bad, your idea is feasible. Looks like you have already thought about Shibo's arrangement. "
Du Qi said, "Because Shibo has ambition, that's why he can plan. If Shibo is afraid of Xieli and has no ambition, Your Majesty's conferment will be of no use. All this is just taking advantage of the situation. "
"What a good 'taking advantage of the situation'."
Li Yuan nodded and said, "Your words, I have remembered them. I will receive Shibo, I will also push forward according to your arrangement. You have left Chang 'an for a long time, your family is also worried. Now that there is nothing, you can go back. "
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, this official still has one more thing."
Li Yuan said, "What is it?"
Du Qi said, "Replying to Your Majesty, this official's other matter is related to Gao Manzheng. Presumably, Your Majesty has seen the battle report and knows that in this battle, because of Gao Manzheng's surrender, the Tujue were defeated. Moreover, this official also assured Gao Manzheng that Your Majesty will accept his surrender, but how to arrange it, I ask Your Majesty's sacred heart to make the decision. "
Li Yuan said, "This Gao Manzheng's matter, I have considered it. His surrender to the Tang dynasty is a good thing for the Tang dynasty. Gao Manzheng should be heavily rewarded, and I do not intend to transfer him out of Shuo Province, I intend to keep him in Shuo Province. "
Du Qi asked, "Your Majesty, why is that?"
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