Lai Ji continued, "Your Highness's advantage lies in your youth. As long as Your Highness has enough patience, you can wait and endure. When Li Shimin dies and his next generation inherits the throne, Your Highness will have a chance. "
"Because by then, the generals and strategists of the Tang dynasty will have already withered. The remaining civil and military officials will not have much experience in war. They will not be Your Highness's match."
Lai Ji continued, "As for Your Highness, I think the most important thing now is to develop your strength and continue expanding to the west. Only then will Your Highness's foundation be stronger. "
"Although I don't know how Your Highness ordered Li Shimin to retreat. But this kind of thing can only happen once. If it happens once, there will not be a second time. So, only when Your Highness develops your strength and becomes stronger will you have a chance to face Li Shimin's next attack. "
Lai Ji said with a serious expression, "Your Highness, this is my understanding of the current situation."
"Not bad, not bad!"
Du Qi's face was filled with a bright smile.
This was a good analysis.
And Du Qi agreed with Lai Ji's analysis. With Li Shimin, the Tang dynasty's army had a strong appeal. Perhaps because of the geographical location and weapons, Du Qi could protect himself in the Western Regions. It was impossible for him to counterattack the Tang dynasty and kill his way to the Tang dynasty.
Lai Ji said modestly, "Your Highness is too kind."
At this moment, Lai Ji was secretly happy. Because he had won Du Qi's praise with his vision and knowledge. Lai Ji even felt that this was a chance for him to achieve great things.
In fact, before Lai Ji came to the Western Regions, he had asked his brother Lai Heng to come with him. It was not like Lai Ji said that he wanted to put his eggs in different baskets.
Unfortunately, Lai Heng was not willing to come.
So, Lai Ji came alone.
Lai Ji and his brother Lai Heng even argued. Lai Heng thought that Du Qi could not last long. But Lai Ji believed that Du Qi had taken four provinces of the Western Regions and defeated Hou Junji, so he could establish himself in the Western Regions. When Lai Ji arrived in the Western Regions, he learned that Li Shimin had withdrawn his troops and Du Qi was safe. Lai Ji was even more certain of his analysis and believed that his choice was not wrong.
Du Qi waved his hand and said: "Lai Ji, Benwang needs to consider your position. You can go down and wait for the notice. "
"Yes!"
Lai Ji bowed in response.
However, when Lai Ji turned around and left, there was a trace of seriousness and frown between his brows. As far as Lai Ji knew, since he had received Du Qi's approval, he should have been settled immediately. Now, Du Qi didn't arrange anything. He just asked him to wait.
Lai Ji didn't say anything. He walked out of the hall and saw Ma Zhou waiting for him. He stepped forward and saluted, "Elder Brother, I don't think I have much hope. I'm going to return to the Tang dynasty."
Ma Zhou raised his eyebrows and asked politely, "What's wrong?"
Lai Ji said, "Ping Xi Wang tested me and nodded in approval. But Ping Xi Wang said that he needs to consider my position and asked me to go back and wait. Elder Brother, this is actually a tactful refusal. So I don't think I have much hope. Even if Ping Xi Wang assigns me an official position, I'm afraid it won't be important. "
Ma Zhou said with a smile, "Younger Brother, I'm the same as you. Ping Xi Wang also said that he needs to consider before making the arrangement. Your worries are completely unnecessary. "
Lai Ji said, "Elder Brother, are you serious?"
Ma Zhou said, "Why would I lie to you? Younger Brother, you're very intelligent and your judgment is very accurate. But when it comes to yourself, you worry too much and think too much. In fact, Ping Xi Wang doesn't have any other intentions. Let's go, we'll go back and see Mister and see what he has to say. "
"Right, right!"
Lai Ji smiled when he heard that.
The two of them left the palace together and went straight back to the Peace Inn in the south of the city. After seeing Ma Zhou, the two of them saluted. Ma Zhou said, "You two met His Highness, how was it?"
Ma Zhou said, "Not bad."
Lai Ji immediately asked, "Mister, Ping Xi Wang's evaluation of me was also good, but he didn't immediately assign me an official position. Instead, he said that he needs to carefully consider it. For the time being, there is no arrangement and he asked me to wait. It's the same for Brother Ma, he also asked me to wait. Mister, Ping Xi Wang didn't give an accurate answer, does it mean that Ping Xi Wang doesn't intend to appoint us for the time being? "
"Hahaha …"
Hearing this, Wang Ji burst into laughter.
He laughed quite heartily.
Lai Ji was a bit confused and asked, "Mister, what are you laughing at?"
Ma Zhou looked at Wang Ji with a puzzled expression.
Wang Ji explained, "The two of you have groundless fears and worry too much. Ping Xi Wang didn't assign you, in fact, I also didn't assign you. You didn't immediately get an official position, I also didn't immediately get an official position. "
Lai Ji said, "Why didn't Ping Xi Wang arrange it for the time being? With Ping Xi Wang's wisdom, he should be able to arrange it immediately. After all, Ping Xi Wang is a first-class sage. "
Lai Ji greatly admired Du Qi.
Du Qi was a bit older than him, but Du Qi at this age had already made a great foundation. Lai Ji was incomparably envious, and he admired him even more.
He couldn't reach Du Qi's level.
Wang Ji slightly smiled and said, "The reason why Ping Xi Wang didn't arrange it is very simple, because Ping Xi Wang is preparing to establish a country. Once the country is established, all the official positions will be adjusted, so he didn't assign any official positions. The two of you just need to wait. Currently, Ping Xi Wang is extremely short of talents. You will certainly be put in an important position by Ping Xi Wang. "
Lai Ji and Ma Zhou heard this and became excited.
Du Qi was going to establish a country.
It was reasonable to say that Du Qi was conferred the title of Ping Xi Wang and his fief was in the Western Region. What a country was, however, was not registered. Now that Du Qi was establishing a country, it was tantamount to forming a real political power.
This could stabilize people's hearts.
It could also condense forces.
Lai Ji couldn't help but rub his hands and said, "Sir, I didn't expect that I would misunderstand Ping Xi Wang. Now that Ping Xi Wang has established a country, I don't know whether he will choose to attach himself to the Tang dynasty or to truly establish himself. "
Ma Zhou said, "In my opinion, he should temporarily attach himself to the Tang dynasty. But now, openly rebelling is actually not good for Ping Xi Wang. "
Wang Ji said, "You two, don't think too much about it. Pondering over Ping Xi Wang won't do you any good. On the contrary, you two are going to work for Ping Xi Wang in Gaochang City. What you should do now is to carefully study the situation of the four provinces of the Western Region and understand the people's livelihood. Understanding this clearly will be beneficial for you to become an official. "
With a solemn expression, Lai Ji said solemnly, "Lai Ji will bear Sir's advice in mind."
Ma Zhou said, "This disciple will bear Sir's teachings in mind."
Wang Ji continued, "However, when doing things, you must strike a balance between work and rest. While you are studying things, you should also relax when necessary. Now that you have a rare opportunity, you should take a look around the Western Region and experience the local conditions and customs of the Western Region. "
Lai Ji and Ma Zhou both complied.
At this time, the two of them were suddenly enlightened.
They no longer had the least bit of worry.
Only full of expectations.
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