In the backyard of the restaurant.
Du Qi sat in the room, warming himself up by the fire. His body was a little lazy.
He was half-lying down, resting with his eyes closed.
During this time, Jin Wuque came back and told him about the result of meeting Liu Zhengxi. Du Qi was not surprised. Although Liu Zhengxi followed Wang Zongzhou, Wang Zongzhou was a very domineering person. He did not treat Liu Zhengxi well.
Hence, Du Qi concluded that after the Wang Clan suffered heavy losses, Liu Zhengxi might not be willing to stay.
As long as one was human, they would be selfish.
Liu Zhengxi was no exception.
Du Qi continued to rest. When it was close to noon, Liu Jian quietly pushed open the door and came to Du Qi's side. Liu Jian bowed slightly and reminded, "Young Master, Liu Zhengxi is here."
"Please!"
Du Qi instructed.
Liu Jian went to inform Liu Zhengxi. After a while, Liu Zhengxi entered the room and saw the lazy Du Qi sitting on the couch.
Liu Zhengxi said, "Young Master Du!"
At this moment, Liu Zhengxi was shocked.
Du Qi was too young.
Even though he knew that Du Qi was only thirteen years old, he was still shocked when he saw him. A thirteen-year-old person was too young. If it was a normal person, like Wang Yue, he would still be playing with mud at thirteen years old.
Du Qi was thirteen years old, and he was already the founding father of the country. He was the trusted aide of the emperor and had many businesses. Even a big clan like the Wang Clan of Taiyuan suffered greatly in the hands of Du Qi. Even a powerful foe like the Turks had suffered heavy casualties.
He was simply a monster!
Liu Zhengxi had a rough understanding of Du Qi in his heart. He braced himself and dealt with him carefully.
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Since Mister Liu is here, take a seat. There's no need to be so formal."
After Liu Zhengxi thanked him, he lifted his robe and sat down. He did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point. "Young Master Du, may I know why you invited me to the restaurant?"
Du Qi also said directly, "I invited Mister Liu to the restaurant because Mister Liu's ability is not bad. You are a good advisor. It's a pity that you're following Wang Zongzhou. Are you willing to work for me? "
Liu Zhengxi thought to himself, Sure enough.
When he was at home, Liu Zhengxi had already predicted and made a decision. However, Liu Zhengxi did not immediately agree. With a solemn expression, he said, "Young Master Wang, although the Wang family has just been defeated, the Wang family has not been greatly affected."
"It's just that my power was damaged in Chang 'an."
"The Wang family's power in the Tang dynasty is still intact. The Wang Clan's foundation had not been depleted in the slightest. Therefore, this time, the Wang family wasn't really affected. "
Liu Zhengxi said, "Young Master Du, if you think that you have achieved victory, then you are greatly mistaken."
Du Qi smiled and said, "Mr. Liu, what you mentioned is only what happened yesterday. The Wang family's shops in Chang 'an, as well as the Wang family's spies in Chang' an, were all uprooted. Have you read the content published in the Tang dynasty Daily today? "
"Yes, I have!"
Liu Zhengxi nodded and replied.
Du Qi said, "What do you think of this news, Mr. Liu?"
Liu Zhengxi was silent for a moment after hearing this. Because Du Qi's question was very tricky, Liu Zhengxi could not go against his conscience and say that it was not affected.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Zhengxi said, "Young Master Du's move is indeed brilliant. The aristocratic families have always cared about their faces the most. In particular, Young Master Du's method was not to discredit, but to expose the Wang family's scandal through the Tang dynasty Daily. "
"If the news were to spread on the street, then it would be fine. The problem is that the Tang dynasty Daily is spread all over the country. Soon, many places in the Tang dynasty will know about the Wang family's affair. "
"The Wang family will be completely reduced to a laughing stock."
"Young Master Du's move can be called exquisite, and it will indeed inflict a heavy blow to the Wang family. After this incident, the Wang family will become a joke among the aristocratic families. "
Liu Zhengxi said, "Hit the snake where it hurts. Young Master Du has indeed pinched the Wang family's lifeline."
Du Qi said, "Since Mr. Liu is telling the truth, then I will not say more about the Wang family. Even if the Wang family is one of the Five Families and Seven Watchful Families, its strength is still not weak and its foundation is still profound. But from then on, the Wang family's decline is inevitable. Mr. Liu, you have followed Wang Zongzhou for nearly ten years. What have you gained in these ten years? "
Liu Zhengxi said, "I followed the family head and lived a worry-free life."
"Wrong!"
Du Qi shook his head and said, "The so-called worry-free life is only in the Wang family of Taiyuan. If Mr. Liu really came to Chang 'an, how long can you live with the money you have accumulated over the years? "
Liu Zhengxi frowned.
When he was about to answer, Du Qi did not allow him to speak and continued, "Mr. Liu, I, Du Qi, have always used people under me. First, they can work comfortably and energetically. Second, they can support their families and live a worry-free life."
"These are my two points of view when using people."
"If even the people under me can't work comfortably, who will be willing to work for me? Then on the other hand, what did Mr. Liu get from the Wang family now? "
"Speaking of money, I'm afraid not much. It would be difficult for Mr. Liu to even buy a house in Chang 'an. Moreover, with the Wang family's foundation, it would be easy for them to arrange for Mr. Liu to be an official in these ten years, let alone a big one. "
"But did the Wang family arrange it?"
Du Qi's words were like a knife stabbing into Liu Zhengxi's heart. "Ten years ago, you were Wang Zongzhou's aide. Ten years later, you are still Wang Zongzhou's aide. The only difference is that there are more wrinkles on your face and you are older. Other than that, there is nothing else. "
Liu Zhengxi's cheeks twitched.
This was a slap in the face.
And it was a slap in the face.
Liu Zhengxi shook his head and said, "I don't care about money. Moreover, Mr. Du said that your principle of using people is to let the people under you live a worry-free life. Could it be that your people can buy houses in Chang 'an? "
Du Qi said proudly, "Needless to say, those who work for me, Du Qi, as long as they are shopkeepers, all have bought houses in Chang 'an. Even their salaries are very high and they live a good life. Speaking of which, even the rest of the core members have bought houses in Chang 'an. There is no need to lie about this. You can find out if you want to. "
Liu Zhengxi suddenly stopped talking.
There was no way to compare this.
Du Qi continued, "Mr. Liu, if you work for me, you will definitely live a good life in Chang 'an. Most importantly, after you work for me, I promise that you will be an official in the future. "
"Really?"
Liu Zhengxi raised his eyebrows and almost lost his voice.
He was greatly moved.
He was already affected by Du Qi's words.
Liu Zhengxi was around forty years old. At this stage, he did not have to worry about food and clothing, but he was neither high nor low and did not have an official position. Even if he wanted to be an official, he did not have the chance, so he was very helpless.
Du Qi gave him a promise.
Liu Zhengxi's expression became excited, and there was a faint expectation in his eyes.
Du Qi said confidently, "This Young Master's promise has never failed. But I will be honest with you. You are old and inexperienced, and your looks are too ordinary. Even if you can become an official, I am afraid you will only be a small official. "
Liu Zhengxi immediately said, "Even if I am a small official, I am willing."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Very good. Because you do not have any requirements, this is easy to arrange. I am very familiar with King Qin's Mansion. It is not difficult for you to be a small official there. My uncle, Du Chuke, is the county magistrate of Chang 'an. It is also possible for you to be a small official there. In fact, the current Minister of War, Li Daen, is also very close to me. It is difficult to make you an official or a high official, but it is not difficult to make you a small official. "
For Du Qi, this was a very easy thing. After all, this was a society of people.
Phew!!
Liu Zhengxi breathed a long sigh of relief.
His eyes were even more determined.
Liu Zhengxi had already made up his mind to work for Du Qi. After hearing Du Qi's words, Liu Zhengxi no longer hesitated. He did not say anything else. He stood up and cupped his hands. "Liu Zhengxi is willing to work for you, Young Master."
"Good, good!"
A smile appeared on Du Qi's face as he said, "A wise man submits to circumstances. Mr. Liu, your ability is not bad. From what I know, when you were by Wang Zongzhou's side, you were able to take care of Wang Zongzhou's affairs meticulously without making any mistakes. Now that you have come to my side and become my assistant, I hope you can make use of your strengths and improve. "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "Originally, I was still arranging for people to investigate you so that I could find the right remedy for your illness. But now, there is no need to continue investigating. "
Liu Zhengxi sighed. Du Qi was indeed worthy of his reputation. He had arranged for people to investigate him. Wang Zongzhou's defeat was not unjustified.
Liu Zhengxi said, "I will not disappoint you, Young Master!"
He stood up and bowed. It was a ninety-degree bow. It was a great gesture to show that Liu Zhengxi was willing to work for Du Qi.
Du Qi accepted it openly.
This was how it should be.
After Liu Zhengxi sat down again, he changed the topic. "Young Master, although Wang Zongzhou is being suppressed in all aspects, he is already planning a counterattack."
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