A day passed in the blink of an eye.
The next day, early morning.
Du Qi finished his breakfast early and came to the main hall to gather the civil and military officials under him for a meeting.
This time, Liu Zhengxi, Guo Xiaozheng, Shangguan Yi, Yuan Yin, Yi Fusheng, Yu Deshui, Jin Wuque, and Huang Shi were all present. As for the generals, Xue Rengui, Ma Yuan, Xiao Yuanqi, Zhu Youtian, and Zuo Xianfeng were also present. Apart from them, Wang Ji, Lai Ji, Ma Zhou, and Zhang Jingping were also present.
Du Qi had already informed them.
There were more than thirty people gathered here, big and small.
This was Du Qi's team.
Of course, Du Qi also had Luo Yansheng, Jiang Changzong, Hu Youshan, and other officials who were in charge of a region. Because these people formed Du Qi's team. In fact, if he really wanted to govern the Four Prefectures of the Western Region, any one of Du Qi's subordinates would be able to command the Four Prefectures of the Western Region.
After all, the Four Prefectures of the Western Region were not big.
At this moment, everyone's expression was solemn. Their faces were filled with anticipation. Because everyone knew that today was the day that Du Qi would establish his country, and he would appoint and dismiss new officials.
Du Qi coughed lightly and said, "I believe that everyone already knows what we are going to discuss today. This King came from the Tang Dynasty and opened up a new territory in the Western Region. Today, we have Yi Prefecture, Gaochang Prefecture, Yanqi Prefecture, and Qizi Prefecture."
"Although the Four Prefectures of the Western Region are not very big, it can be said that we have a foothold."
"The most important thing is that in the war with the Tang Dynasty, we captured Hou Junji and destroyed nearly seventy thousand soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. After that, we retreated two hundred thousand soldiers of the Tang Dynasty without losing a single soldier. "
"After this war, we have truly gained a firm foothold. Therefore, today, I, the King of Xia, am establishing my country. The country's name is Xia, and I am the King of Xia. The Xia of Xia is based in the Western Regions and is still a vassal state of the Tang dynasty. Nominally, we respect the Tang dynasty and obey the arrangements of the Tang dynasty. "
Du Qi explained the current arrangements.
Everyone chuckled when they heard that.
In name!
This was the key word.
Everyone knew that Du Qi established himself in the Western Region, established the Xia Country, and proclaimed himself as Emperor Xia. This was the beginning of an independent regime. Although nominally he belonged to the Tang dynasty, in fact, Du Qi only listened to the Tang dynasty's orders and did not listen to them.
Du Qi paused for a moment after his explanation. At this moment, the sounds of discussion that had just appeared were immediately silenced. Everyone's eyes fell on Du Qi, waiting for Du Qi to continue.
Du Qi said seriously, "The Xia of Xia has just been established. There are six departments, five temples, one bureau, and one bureau to run the state affairs."
"The six departments are divided into the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of War, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Rites. The five temples are the Dali Temple, Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, Taipu Temple, and Honglu Temple. The Dali Temple is in charge of adjudicating and reversing the decrees of prison; Taichang Temple is in charge of offering sacrifices; Guanglu Temple is in charge of banquets; Taipu Temple is in charge of horse administration; and Honglu Temple is in charge of receiving foreign guests. "
"One bureau is the Censorate, in charge of the decrees of the state's criminal laws and regulations, correcting the officials and supervising the state. The other bureau is the Directorate of Imperial Scholars, in charge of the decrees of the state's Imperial Scholars."
Du Qi said, "For now, only these departments are set up. If there are any missing positions, we can add more. Compared to the Tang dynasty, our institutions are certainly not perfect. But compared to a vassal state, it is more complex and complete. At present, the main centers are these. The framework is set up. Next, as our territory expands, because the areas under management will increase, we will be subdivided and adjusted one by one. "
The current arrangements were in fact six ministries, five temples, one bureau, and one bureau. In reality, the organization was extremely large. It could even be said that it was a little bloated because it required a lot of people.
Just the six ministries alone required countless officials to fill in. However, this was also considered simple. Once the framework was set up, it would be easier for Du Qi to expand in the future.
When everyone heard this, their eyes were filled with anticipation.
No one raised any objections.
After all, Du Qi had already said that for now, only these departments would be set up. They would be subdivided in the future. After Du Qi finished his explanation, his gaze fell on Liu Zhengxi. He said, "Liu Zhengxi!"
"Here!"
Liu Zhengxi stood out and cupped his fists.
His expression was solemn.
As one of the earliest people to follow Du Qi, he was still a little late compared to Du Qi. However, Liu Zhengxi had been by Du Qi's side for a long time. He had helped Du Qi come up with plans and strategies, making many contributions.
Du Qi said in a low voice, "Since Mister Liu has followed me, you have made many contributions. From Chang 'an to Suzhou in the Western Region, then from Suzhou to the four prefectures in the Western Region, you have made contributions. In terms of contributions, you are undoubtedly the best among my subordinates. "
Liu Zhengxi said, "Your Majesty is too kind."
Du Qi said, "I order you to be in charge of the Ministry of Personnel as the Minister of Personnel."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Liu Zhengxi immediately agreed.
The Ministry of Personnel was the head of the six ministries. It was in charge of the promotion and evaluation of officials. It was an extremely important position. Now that Du Qi had temporarily not set up a cabinet, the six ministries were directly under Du Qi. Under such circumstances, Liu Zhengxi was the leading official.
Du Qi waved his hand. Liu Zhengxi returned to his seat and sat down. At this moment, Liu Zhengxi's heart was still in turmoil. Back then, when he had followed Wang Zongzhou to scheme against Du Qi, he had been convinced by Du Qi. In the end, he had worked for Du Qi. Many years had passed. Now, he had aged a lot, but he had also gained a lot.
He was no longer the strategist of a large family.
He was no longer an unpresentable aide.
He was now the Minister of Personnel under Xia Xia.
Du Qi's gaze turned and landed on Jin Wuque. He said, "Jin Wuque."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Jin Wuque stood up and bowed.
Many people present did not know much about Jin Wuque. They only knew that Jin Wuque had only recently arrived in the Western Region. Before this, Jin Wuque had not been present in Du Qi's many battles in the Western Region. Even so, when Jin Wuque had arrived at Du Qi's side in the Western Region, he had become the head of the Discipline Inspection Department. He was deeply trusted by Du Qi.
Du Qi said seriously, "In terms of time, Jin Wuque should be the first to follow me. It has been eight or nine years since then. From the number one tea shop in the world to the number one restaurant in the world, and then to the bank, they were all inseparable from Jin Wuque's management. It could be said that without Jin Wuque, I would not be where I am today. "
After pausing for a moment, Du Qi continued, "The reason why my business system could develop so quickly is because of Jin Wuque. Even the reason why we can continuously earn money and send money to the Western Region is because of Jin Wuque's good foundation. "
Jin Wuque bowed and said, "Your Majesty did not treat your subject as a lowly one. That is why I am where I am today. All of this is because of Your Majesty's wisdom. Otherwise, I would still be a slave, or perhaps a pile of bones. "
Hearing Du Qi talk about the past, Jin Wuque's heart was filled with agitation. Because Jin Wuque had once offended a general of the Eastern Palace. In the end, his family was destroyed and he was reduced to a slave. If it were not for Du Qi, Jin Wuque would not be where he was today. Jin Wuque's heart was filled with gratitude towards Du Qi.
Du Qi said in a low voice, "Jin Wuque, I appoint you as the Censor and you will be in charge of the Censorate."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Jin Wuque bowed and accepted.
From then on, Jin Wuque's Disciplinary Inspection Department became history. In reality, it was a change from a bird gun to a cannon. All the personnel were transferred to the Censorate and it became more formal. It was no longer a random Disciplinary Inspection Department.
Jin Wuque returned to his seat and sat down. His expression was still slightly emotional. Because in the past, he was only a slave. But now, he was the head of a Censorate and the Censor.
Such was the fate of life.
In reality, Jin Wuque did not have any great ambitions back then. He only wanted to take revenge for his wife and son. It was because of Du Qi that he got to where he was today.
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