Sun Simiao had lived for more than half of his life and was used to seeing great storms and waves. He was not an indecisive person. He pondered for a moment and had an idea in his mind. However, Sun Simiao did not immediately respond. Instead, he said, "Ping Xi Wang, this old man has three questions in his heart. I sincerely hope Ping Xi Wang can answer them."
Du Qi said, "Please speak, Divine Doctor Sun."
Sun Simiao sternly said, "First, Ping Xi Wang is now a prince with a different surname in the imperial court; even if he does not have any official position, his power is still enormous. Although the Old Man does not participate in the imperial court, nor does he care about the imperial court, but I am clear that in the current imperial court, Ping Xi Wang is the only prince with a different surname. But Ping Xi Wang wanted to go to the Western Regions. What this old man wants to ask is, did Ping Xi Wang go to the Western Regions on his own accord, or was he demoted to the Western Regions? There is a difference between asking for it and belittling it. "
Du Qi said, "Of course."
Sun Simiao said, "If it's self-invitation, then there's another problem. Ping Xi Wang is doing well in the imperial court, with power and influence, why bother to go to the Western Regions to do things? "
Du Qi faintly smiled and explained, "Doctor Sun, the reason is actually very simple. First, in the Tang dynasty, my Ping Xi Wang title has reached its peak. No matter how hard I struggle, I can only be the Prime Minister of the Imperial Court. "
"It's impossible for the Imperial Court to have two Prime Ministers. After all, my father, Du Ruhui, is also a Prime Minister. There is no room for me to develop in the court. "
"That's why they're heading to the Western Region. They want to establish themselves and develop there."
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "Of course, there's also another reason. The Du Family's businesses are spread all over the Tang dynasty and have reached a bottleneck. If I want to expand my business opportunities, I'll naturally head to the Western Regions. I want to reopen the Silk Road. "
Sun Simiao nodded and said, "I believe in Ping Xi Wang."
Du Qi said, "Time will reveal a person's heart. When Divine Doctor Sun goes to the Western Regions, you will naturally know that what I said is true. In the Western Regions, I have a vast world. "
Sun Simiao thought for a while, then said, "The second question is, how long does Ping Xi Wang intend to stay in the Western Regions?"
Du Qi smiled after hearing that.
Sun Simiao was indeed astute and could see the problem accurately.
The first problem was that he was worried that Du Qi had been demoted. Even if Du Qi had promised Sun Simiao a lot, it would be difficult for him to achieve anything in the Western Regions without any power.
At that time, Du Qi's promise would be empty words. It would be of no use.
The second problem was that he was worried that Du Qi would leave the Western Regions after a short period of time. Once Du Qi left the Western Regions, all of Sun Simiao's efforts would be in vain.
If Sun Simiao wanted to follow him to the Western Regions, he would need Du Qi to stay in the Western Regions for a long time.
Otherwise, it would be like drawing water with a bamboo basket.
Du Qi explained, "Divine Doctor Sun, you don't need to worry. My trip to the Western Regions will not be a matter of a day or two or a year or two. I will be in the Western Regions for a long time. This time, he was really going to take root in the Western Regions. In fact, I've already started to shift my business to the Western Regions. In the future, the commercial center would mainly be in the Western Regions and not in Chang 'an. At that time, Chang 'an would just be a branch. "
Sun Simiao's eyes lit up.
Listening to the words, observing the letter.
Listening to Du Qi's words, Sun Simiao could tell that Du Qi had a card up his sleeve regarding the layout of the Western Regions. He had full arrangements and confidence.
It was precisely because of this that Sun Simiao could feel at ease.
Sun Simiao was actually quite relieved, but he asked again, "The third problem is, how does Ping Xi Wang plan to enter the Western Regions? Ping Xi Wang does not lack money or food. But with these alone, it will not be easy to establish a foothold in the Western Regions. "
Du Qi said directly, "Divine Doctor Sun, this is an even simpler problem. My entry point to the Western Regions is Suzhou's Jiuquan County. As for my stay in Jiuquan, I will first take control of Jiuquan and then gradually expand. "
After hearing this, Sun Simiao asked, "Ping Xi Wang wants to intervene from Jiuquan, but what about Ping Xi Wang's official position?"
From his sleeve, Du Qi took out the 'Ru Zhen Personally' tablet that represented Li Shimin; he said, "Sun Shen Yi, this is my official position. The officials of Longyou Road, Suzhou, Guazhou, and Shazhou are all ostensibly loyal to the Imperial Court. "
"In fact, they are all doing their own thing."
"The Imperial Court does not care about these people and does not approve of them, because these people simply do not listen to the arrangements."
Du Qi continued, "So I do not have an official position, but I am one level higher than the officials. Everything must be arranged by me. Moreover, I want to make adjustments to the entire Suzhou, Guazhou, and Shazhou. "
As soon as Sun Simiao saw this token, he was shocked.
Du Qi actually had such an arrangement.
It was really not simple.
Just this token alone showed Du Qi's influence in the Emperor's heart.
Sun Simiao took a deep breath and said, "Ping Xi Wang, this old man is willing to do what he can."
Du Qi said, "With Divine Doctor Sun, in the Western Regions, diseases will not affect us."
Sun Simiao said, "Ping Xi Wang is overpraising."
Du Qi and Sun Simiao continued to eat, and at night, they rested in Lantian County. The next morning, they began to return to Chang 'an. The speed was very fast. Soon after noon, they had returned to Chang 'an.
Du Qi returned home and settled Sun Simiao down first. Du Qi did not care what Sun Simiao was going to do in Chang 'an for the time being. Anyway, after he got married, he would go west with Sun Simiao.
Then, Liu Zhengxi came again.
Liu Zhengxi said, "Young Master, Lu Deming came the night before and last night. You were not there, so he went back. Now Lu Deming is quite frightened. "
Du Qi said, "Don't worry about him. When he comes again in the evening, I will see him."
"Yes!"
Liu Zhengxi nodded and answered.
Du Qi returned to his study to deal with the news of the past two days. In the evening, Du Ruhui came back. Because Sun Simiao was there, the Du family held a banquet to entertain Sun Simiao. Especially when Du Ruhui and the Jeong Clan learned that Sun Simiao would go west with Du Qi, they were even more grateful to Sun Simiao.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Du Qi opened his mouth and said, "Father, Divine Doctor Sun will be going to the west with me. But before that, let Doctor Sun feel your pulse to see if there is any hidden disease. "
Du Ruhui frowned and said, "What hidden disease can I have?"
Du Qi said, "Just a check, nothing will go wrong. Father, don't refuse. "
"Okay, okay!"
Seeing his son insist, Du Ruhui did not say more.
He stood up and went to Sun Simiao and said, "Doctor Sun, please!"
Sun Simiao nodded and stopped drinking. He took Du Ruhui's hand and carefully felt Du Ruhui's pulse. However, the expression on Sun Simiao's face gradually changed from the initial gentleness to solemnity.
Du Qi saw this scene. Du Qi thought to himself, 'As expected.' In history, Du Ruhui died of illness in the fourth year of Zhenguan. It was impossible for him to suddenly die of illness. There must be a certain reason.
The Jeong Clan saw this and their hearts were suspended in mid-air.
They were worried.
The Du family and Sun Simiao knew each other. Now that they saw Sun Simiao's expression, the Jeong Clan was very worried. She clenched her hands and placed them on her skirt, looking quite nervous.
Time passed little by little.
Sun Simiao took nearly half a quarter of an hour just to feel the pulse. Then, Sun Simiao carefully checked Du Ruhui's eyes, nostrils, tongue, and even pricked Du Ruhui's fingertips with a silver needle to check the blood coming out.
After a series of methods, half an hour passed.
"Phew!"
Sun Simiao let out a long sigh of relief.
The Jeong Clan hurriedly asked, "Doctor Sun, how is my husband?"
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