After Du Qi arranged all the official positions, he said seriously, "Now that the title of the state and the system of officials have been decided, there is still a need for an official position. Next, there is one more thing that is quite important. "
Everyone looked at Du Qi again.
They were all curious about what Du Qi wanted to say.
Du Qi said, "The next thing is to arrange for an envoy to go to Chang 'an and inform the imperial court of the news that I, Du Qi, have established a state in the Western Regions. The Xia of Xia has just been established, and it is still a vassal state of the Tang dynasty. This is our attitude. "
As soon as Du Qi finished speaking, Ma Zhou immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this subject is willing to go."
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "Ma Zhou, you should know that I have just defeated the army of the Tang dynasty and even captured Hou Junji. There are bound to be many officials in the imperial court who are hostile to this king. Even if this envoy to Chang 'an is not in danger of losing my life, in reality, I may encounter many difficulties. Have you really thought about it? "
"I have."
Ma Zhou was almost thirty years old, but he had accomplished nothing. He had gained Du Qi's trust, and Ma Zhou hoped that he could make some achievements. Especially under Du Qi's command, Ma Zhou hoped that he could make some contributions.
This was Ma Zhou's consideration.
Du Qi nodded and said, "Since you have this idea and this courage, this king will fulfill your wish."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Ma Zhou said firmly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. This subject will not disgrace the mission and will not disgrace the Great Xia."
Du Qi said, "This king believes in you."
Immediately, Du Qi handed the prepared letter of credence to Ma Zhou. This letter of credence was Du Qi's official establishment of a state in the Western Regions, but it still respected the Tang dynasty as a vassal state. At the same time, it was attached to the Tang dynasty.
Ma Zhou solemnly took it and carefully put it away before returning to his seat.
Du Qi said a few more words and then waved his hand to dismiss everyone.
Du Qi heaved a sigh of relief. Only now could he be considered a true master. Previously, Du Qi had occupied the four prefectures of the Western Region. Although he could be considered as the lord of a region, he was not in a proper position. But now, things were different. Du Qi was truly dominating a region.
He was truly establishing a country and proclaiming himself king.
Du Qi returned to his study to deal with government affairs, while Ma Zhou, Lai Ji, and Wang Ji walked out of the palace together. The three of them came together. Ma Zhou and Lai Ji thanked Wang Ji at the same time.
They were able to enter Du Qi's eyes, directly enter the Cabinet, and become Du Qi's advisors, which was equivalent to reaching the heavens in a single bound. If they were the advisors of ordinary provincial governors, they would not have much future. But as the advisors of Du Qi and the ruler of a country, there was a huge difference. They had encountered a good opportunity.
Wang Ji shook his head and smiled modestly.
Wang Ji himself was the chancellor of the Imperial College. He did not think that this official position was difficult. After all, the chancellor of the Imperial College was not in charge of specific government affairs, but mainly in charge of education.
This was his old profession.
Wang Ji told the two of them to do things in a down-to-earth manner. Finally, he looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Ma Zhou, you must be careful when you go to Chang 'an this time. But even if you are careful, you can't lose the backbone of the Great Xia and the dignity of the country. You don't have much contact with His Majesty, so you don't know him well. But I've known His Majesty for many years. His Majesty cares a lot about his face. Your trip to Chang 'an will represent His Majesty's face. His head can be chopped off, but the dignity of the country cannot be disgraced. "
Ma Zhou said solemnly, "Ma Zhou will remember Teacher's teachings. Please rest assured, Teacher, Ma Zhou is not afraid of death, and will not lose the face of the Great Xia and the dignity of the Great Xia. "
Wang Ji did not say anything more.
After Ma Zhou and Lai Ji bid farewell to Wang Ji, they came to Shangguan Yi's side.
After all, Shangguan Yi was the chief official.
He was the boss of the two.
Shangguan Yee was young, but he was extremely humble and gentle. He only said that he was here earlier, so he had the advantage. He hoped that Ma Zhou and Lai Ji could work together with him and do a good job, so as not to disappoint Du Qi's trust.
After a simple speech, Shangguan Yi looked at Ma Zhou and said seriously, "Ma Zhou, about your trip to Chang 'an, I won't say anything unnecessary. I wish you success."
Ma Zhou bowed and thanked him, then left the palace and returned to the inn.
Ma Zhou was still staying in the inn.
Even Ma Zhou's wife and son were in the inn. Ma Zhou was an orphan in his early years. His parents had passed away. He married a wife in Chang 'an, and his wife had just been diagnosed by a doctor that she was pregnant.
Ma Zhou returned to the inn and the room where the young couple lived. He looked at his wife, Li Shi, with a smile on his face, and said, "Madam, His Majesty has officially accepted me in the palace today."
Li Shi was a lady from a noble family, and she was from Chang 'an. She met Ma Zhou in Chang' an, and they fell in love. However, Ma Zhou's family was poor. Ma Zhou's wife, Li Shi, boldly eloped for Ma Zhou.
It was precisely because of this that Ma Zhou came to the Western Region with Wang Ji. Ma Zhou wanted to make a political achievement, and Ma Zhou wanted his wife to be able to return home in glory in the future.
This was his ambition.
Li Shi asked, "Husband, what official position do you hold now?"
After hearing this, Ma Zhou scratched his head and said, "I really don't have any official position. However, I am His Majesty's advisor, and I give advice on military affairs. I will participate in everything around His Majesty. Shangguan Yi is my superior, and Lai Ji is my colleague. The three of us work together. When His Majesty established the country, in addition to the six ministries and other departments, he set up a special cabinet to serve as His Majesty's advisor. Shangguan Yi, Lai Ji, and I are members of the cabinet. "
Li Shi was born in a big family, and she had read books and was extremely intelligent. She was not dissatisfied because Ma Zhou did not get any official position. Instead, she was happy and said, "Husband, this is an opportunity! The cabinet is where the Emperor's close ministers are, and it's also an opportunity. The three of you follow His Majesty, and after a certain time, Husband can be promoted. Husband, this is an opportunity! "
Ma Zhou praised, "My wife has a sharp eye!"
After pausing for a moment, Ma Zhou continued, "Right now, I have a mission on me."
Li Shi asked, "What task?"
Ma Zhou said, "I have to represent His Majesty to go to the Tang dynasty and inform the Emperor of the Tang dynasty about His Majesty's establishment of the country. Originally, His Majesty said that he would send an envoy to inform the Emperor of the Tang dynasty, but I volunteered and took the initiative to take this task. "
Li Shi said with a serious face, "Husband, this is a certain danger. However, I won't persuade you if you decide to do it. In short, Husband, you must pay attention to your safety. "
Ma Zhou said, "Don't worry, my wife."
After a pause, Ma Zhou said, "My wife, when you left home before, you eloped with me. Now that I'm back in Chang 'an, as His Majesty's envoy, I plan to visit His Majesty's parents when I return to Chang' an. "
Li Shi was silent. After a long while, she said, "Husband, tell them that I will take the child home to visit my parents in the future. Although I'm leaving Chang 'an, I don't regret my decision. "
Ma Zhou nodded solemnly. He was a scholar from a poor family, but he was favored by Li Shi. Moreover, Li Shi did not despise him for being poor. She even used the money she had saved since childhood to maintain the family's living expenses.
With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for?
Ma Zhou was not only doing it for himself, but also for his wife. He also hoped to be outstanding. The husband and wife were together, talking about their children and thinking about the future.
For Li Shi, she had always been very opinionated. She believed in her judgment and believed that Ma Zhou's future would be very good.
Everything at the moment also proved that.
Ma Zhou was capable.
He would definitely bring glory to his ancestors.
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