Du Qi and Li Yanyun returned to the side of the official road. Du Qi bowed to Li Xiaogong and his wife again. After all, he was a junior, so he had to show them the courtesy.
Li Xiaogong said, "Brother Keming, it's a long journey to Daizhou. Daizhou is in the north, a border area. Pay more attention to your safety and be careful in everything. "
Du Ruhui said, "I know."
After a pause, Du Ruhui said again, "The green mountains will not change and the green water will flow forever. Goodbye!"
"Take care!"
Li Xiaogong cupped his hands in return.
Du Ruhui and the others returned to their carriages. At this time, Li Yanyun and Du Qi were in the same carriage. Li Yanyun looked around and said, "Brother, isn't Sister Qianxue in the carriage with you?"
Du Qi said with a smile, "She's in a carriage alone."
Li Yanyun thought for a moment and said, "Brother, I'll go with Sister Qianxue. Only women have something to talk about. "
Du Qi shook his head in his heart.
It would be troublesome if there were one or two more women. However, Du Qi didn't get involved. As long as Qianxue and Li Yanyun didn't conflict, he would let them do whatever they wanted. So he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
The carriage stopped. Li Yanyun got off and went to Qianxue's carriage.
Du Qi didn't know what Li Yanyun and Qianxue would talk about, and he didn't care. Anyway, how they talked was their business. He couldn't care about it now, so he didn't bother. It was a waste of energy.
The carriage continued to go north. After about five or six miles, there was another pavilion on the side of the road.
In the pavilion, an old man was sitting upright.
This person was Li Yuan.
Beside Li Yuan, Xiao Li was still standing. When Xiao Li saw the carriage in the distance, he reminded, "Your Majesty, Du Qi's carriage is here."
Li Yuan ordered, "Ask Du Qi to come here."
"Yes!"
Xiao Li waved his hand, and someone immediately went to inform him.
After a while, the news reached Du Qi's ears. Du Qi was very surprised. He really did not expect that when he left Chang 'an, Li Yuan would actually personally come out of the city.
The Emperor personally saw him off.
This kind of treatment was extremely rare.
Du Qi said to Du Ruhui, then got off the carriage and quickly went to a pavilion on a small hill. When he saw Li Yuan, he bowed and saluted, saying: "This subject, Du Qi, pays respect to Your Majesty."
Li Yuan waved his hand to let Du Qi stand up, he said slowly, "Erlang, Zhen will transfer your father away from Chang 'an, to Daizhou as an official. Do you have any complaints in your heart? "
When Du Qi heard how Li Yuan addressed him, he knew that Li Yuan's mood was pretty good.
Li Yuan was angry, hence he did not directly address Erlang.
However, Du Qi did not immediately answer Li Yuan's question. This question was very crucial. If the answer was slightly wrong, then it might make Li Yuan unhappy in his heart.
After Du Qi paused for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, looking at the whole world, there has yet to be anyone who would feel resentful because of being promoted. Especially for a fourth-rank official, it is extremely difficult to be promoted to third-rank official. "
"For those who become officials, the higher up they go, the more difficult it is like climbing a mountain."
"Father can be promoted to third-rank Daizhou's General Manager, in charge of a state's military and politics, that is His Majesty's honor and favor to the Du family. This subject can't even thank you enough, how can I complain? "
"Moreover, His Majesty allowed this subject's family to accompany him. The entire family, young and old, will not have the pain of separation. His Majesty is thoughtful and considerate of this subject in all respects. How can this subject have any complaints? "
Du Qi said with a smile, "This subject is endlessly grateful for His Majesty's love and respect."
His words were filled with sincerity.
Especially when Du Qi spoke, his expression revealed even more gratitude. Hence, after Li Yuan saw it, only then did he nod his head.
For Du Qi to not have any resentment, that was naturally the best.
After a slight pause, Li Yuan said, "I am actually worried that you don't want to leave Chang 'an."
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, this subject has always believed that reading ten thousand books requires traveling ten thousand li to truly broaden one's horizons. In the end, what is written on paper is shallow. Knowing this matter must be done personally. "
"This subject is young. If I stay in Chang 'an all the time, although I am somewhat clever, it will not last long."
"Therefore, to be able to look around, to go to various places to increase my horizons, that is not bad."
"Moreover, this subject has left Chang 'an now, it is not that I will not return. Therefore, this subject does not feel that there is anything difficult about going to Daizhou. Today's departure and another day's return is for our next meeting. "
Du Qi's words were eloquent, very free and easy.
"Well said!"
Li Yuan clapped his hands and praised, his expression approving.
He did not expect Du Qi to have such an understanding. At this moment, Li Yuan's worries were completely gone. However, thinking about it, a fourth-grade official being promoted to third-grade official, this was a heaven-splashing glory. Many people would not be able to achieve this in their entire lifetime.
Li Yuan said, "This time you are going to Daizhou, do you have any requests? As long as it is within my power, I will satisfy you. "
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, this subject has a request."
Li Yuan said, "Speak!"
Du Qi said with a stern expression, "This kid is going to Daizhou, and Daizhou is not far from Taiyuan Prefecture. Daizhou will inevitably be affected by the aristocratic families. Especially since Wang Zongzhou died in Chang 'an, the Wang Family and the Du Family are already irreconcilable. The Wang Family, and even the rest of the aristocratic families, will most likely make a move against my father. When that time comes, it will not be easy for my father to gain a foothold in Daizhou. Therefore, I earnestly request Your Majesty to issue an imperial edict to grant my father an easy way to act. "
The so-called easy way to act was that there was no need to report.
He could act first and report later.
In this way, Du Ruhui would no longer be restricted in Daizhou.
It was because Du Qi knew that Du Ruhui was going north to Daizhou that he thought about the aristocratic families. The matter between the Du Family and the Wang Family was destined to be impossible for the Du Family and the Wang Family to coexist; they were bound to be irreconcilable.
Under this premise, Du Ruhui became the Daizhou Zongguan. Although Du Ruhui was promoted, there were also opportunities and risks coexisting. By blocking the aristocratic families' counterattack, and even giving the aristocratic families a slap in the face, Du Ruhui's meritorious service was even more outstanding.
Later, when he was transferred to the imperial court, he would be able to advance a step further; at the very least, he would be a minister.
Of course, if he could not block the aristocratic families' power, Du Ruhui might fall into a quagmire. Therefore, Du Qi opened his mouth to make a request, so that Du Ruhui would be able to act at his discretion.
After Li Yuan heard, his expression was still deep, he did not reveal any expression.
Du Qi stood quietly, he did not disturb him.
After quite a while, Li Yuan said, "Du Ruhui is now the Daizhou Zongguan, in charge of Daizhou's military and political power. He can handle everything himself, he does not need my help. If Du Ruhui is unable to establish himself in Daizhou, then my appointment of him as the Daizhou Zongguan would be a waste of this promotion. "
Hearing this, Du Qi sighed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
There was nothing he could do.
Li Yuan not giving this decree, that was something that could not be helped. He obtained Li Yuan's high regard, but it might not necessarily allow Du Ruhui to obtain Li Yuan's care in all aspects.
Seeing that Du Qi's expression was normal and did not reveal any disappointed expression, Li Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Although I cannot give your father a decree, I can let you act at your discretion."
"Ah!"
Hearing this, Du Qi cried out in surprise.
He was very surprised.
At this moment, after Du Qi recovered, he sighed with emotion in his heart. The wisdom of the ancients, especially the Emperor's wisdom and tactics, was definitely not to be underestimated. Previously, Li Yuan did not give Du Ruhui the opportunity to act at his discretion, but unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, he wanted to give it to him.
Such a drop caused Du Qi's mind to lose balance for a moment. Seeing Du Qi's shocked expression, Li Yuan revealed a smile on his face. It was really not easy to see Du Qi's shocked and at a loss.
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