Hu Youshan faced all the citizens and listened to the pleas of the citizens. He really couldn't say any words of rejection. Moreover, although all of this was Du Qi's plan, in reality, Du Qi did this because he wanted him to become an official.
Originally, when Yanqi Country submitted to Du Qi, Yanqi Country became history, and Yanqi Province came into being. The entire Yanqi land became Du Qi's property. Hu Youshan didn't plan to leave the mountain.
After all, he persuaded Long Zhengyang to submit, believing that he was guilty.
But now, this matter happened.
Hu Youshan took a deep breath and shouted: "Fellow villagers, I am ashamed to accept your fists! I have been an official for most of my life, but I have few achievements. I have never driven away the Tujue people, and I have never let the people live a good life. In the end, the villagers are so supportive of me, I am ashamed to accept it! "
He didn't immediately agree.
It was not time yet, he still needed to slow down.
When an official usurps the throne and a monarch abdicates, there is a saying of three excuses and three requests. Hu Youshan was only a Grand Tutor, a person who had resigned from his position. He couldn't ask for a resignation between a monarch and a subject, but he still had to slow down a little. Otherwise, if the common people spoke up and he left his post, it would be easy to be criticized.
When the people heard Hu Youshan's words, they didn't know the twists and turns inside. They tried to persuade Hu Youshan again. In a moment, there were countless people trying to persuade Hu Youshan.
An old man walked out, stood at the front, and said loudly: "Grand Tutor Hu, Yanqi Country can have today, it is all because of your efforts to support it. If not for Grand Tutor Hu, Yanqi Country would have collapsed long ago. The people all remember your good. Grand Tutor Hu, you should become an official. Your Highness Ping Xi Wang said that you need to become an official. With you, we, the people of Yanqi Country, have confidence! "
When these words came out, countless people echoed.
The people all agreed.
Hu Youshan let the people shout for a while, and then he no longer put on airs and said: "This old man is grateful to the villagers for their trust. I, Hu Youshan, thank the villagers for their fists. Later, I will go to see Ping Xi Wang, and express my willingness to become an official. "
When these words came out, the people all cheered.
Everyone was excited.
The gathered citizens began to disperse under Hu Youshan's guidance.
Hu Youshan heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the citizens disperse. However, the smile on his face gradually disappeared. Because he had just promised all the people that he would become an official.
Being an official now was different from being in the past.
Previously, it was Du Qi who had taken the initiative to recruit him, but now, he was recommending himself. Although Du Qi had said that he was welcome to go at any time and that as long as he went, Du Qi would definitely put him in an important position. But now that he had taken the initiative to go, the position of master and subordinate had changed. He was now following Du Qi.
Hu Youshan restrained his inner emotions and ordered the old steward to prepare a carriage. Then, Hu Youshan went back to change his clothes and went to the Imperial Palace, which was now the Ping Xi Wang Mansion.
When Hu Youshan arrived at the palace gate and reported his name, the soldiers stationed at the gate immediately let him in.
When Hu Youshan arrived outside the hall, an attendant went to report.
Not long after, an attendant informed Hu Youshan to enter.
At this moment, Hu Youshan paused for a moment. He did not enter immediately, but stayed in the same place for a moment to calm his mind. Then, he let out a sigh of relief and stepped in.
At this moment, Hu Youshan had let go of everything.
Since he was going to become an official, he had to have the attitude. When Hu Youshan entered the hall, he saw Du Qi sitting on the main seat. He walked briskly and quickly came to the center of the hall. He bowed and said, "Commoner Hu Youshan greets Your Highness!"
Du Qi said, "Duke of Hu, have a seat!"
Hu Youshan was capable.
Moreover, he was experienced and skilled in handling matters. It was a pity that such a person was wandering outside. He had to be recruited.
Hu Youshan lifted his robe and sat down. Seeing that Du Qi did not take the initiative to ask, he straightened his body and took the initiative to say: "Reporting to Your Highness, although Hu Youshan is old, but I am willing to use this broken body to contribute to Your Highness. Please accept me."
Du Qi said, "Duke of Hu is willing to become an official. That is an excellent thing. This prince obtaining Duke of Hu is like Gaozu obtaining Xiao He and Zhang Liang. "
Even though Hu Youshan knew that Du Qi's words were just praise, Hu Youshan's old face still felt honored. He stood up again and said, "It is already fortunate that Your Highness does not despise Hu Youshan. Hu Youshan is willing to be a small official by Your Highness's side. "
Du Qi waved his hand, indicating for Hu Youshan to sit down. There was no need to be so solemn.
Then, Du Qi said, "Duke of Hu, regarding your arrangement, this prince has considered it like this. Right now, Yanqi Province lacks a provincial governor. Therefore, this prince plans for you to be the provincial governor of Yanqi Province and be in charge of Yanqi Province's government affairs. "
Hu Youshan was slightly surprised, because he was originally from Yanqi Province and was familiar with everything in Yanqi Province, especially since many of the officials were promoted by Hu Youshan. Du Qi still letting him be the provincial governor of Yanqi Province was actually somewhat inappropriate.
Although Du Qi said in front of the people that he wanted to put Hu Youshan in an important position and let Hu Youshan be the provincial governor.
Those were words said in front of the people.
It could not be taken seriously.
Now, Du Qi said it directly.
Hu Youshan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Your Highness, this lowly official is originally from Yanqi Province. If I am still the provincial governor of Yanqi Province, I am afraid that it will be inappropriate. Your Highness, please reconsider! "
Du Qi said, "Since this prince uses you, I believe you. Moreover, letting you be the provincial governor of Yanqi Province is not a good job. It is a difficult job. This official has promised that the officials of Yanqi Province will not be removed easily, but will make adjustments. The adjustment of officials is not an easy matter, and will affect the interests of many people. Therefore, do not think that this is an easy matter. "
When Hu Youshan heard this, he did not say anything else and said, "To be trusted by Your Highness, this lowly official will do my best and not let Your Highness down."
Du Qi said, "With Duke of Hu here, this prince has nothing to worry about."
Hu Youshan's expression was solemn, as if he was going to do his best. In fact, as an old official of Yanqi Province, he was trusted by Du Qi and was once again the provincial governor of Yanqi Province. It was extremely rare for him to be in charge of Yanqi Province.
Du Qi had arranged it this way.
Hu Youshan was very grateful.
Hu Youshan was confident in governing Yanqi Province. He had a good idea of all the large and small counties and regions in Yanqi Prefecture. He had complete confidence in himself.
Du Qi suddenly changed the topic and said, "Duke of Hu, as the provincial governor of Yanqi Province, how are you going to intervene in government affairs?"
Hu Youshan thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, this lowly official is in charge of Yanqi Province. Overall, it is a slow adjustment. As for the specific matters, I will start with the salt industry, because this is related to the people's livelihood. "
Du Qi said, "What do you mean?"
Hu Youshan said seriously, "The people of Yanqi Province are simple, but the salt industry is unreasonable. The salt merchants of Yanqi Province are monopolized by the relatives of the Long family. As a result, whatever price they say is the price. Even if the price is a bit higher than the market price, there is nothing we can do. "
After a pause, Hu Youshan continued, "This lowly official is in charge of Yanqi Province. I can use government decrees to suppress the price, but it is not a long-term solution. Therefore, this lowly official believes that Your Highness has many shops under your command and has many resources. Your Highness, please arrange for merchants to sell salt in Yanqi Province. "
When Du Qi heard this, he did not immediately answer. Instead, he said, "Yanqi's salt industry does not have an official? It is private. "
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