After everyone left the hall, Wang Ji looked at Du Qi and said, "Your Majesty, do you have any other orders?"
Du Qi took out all the books he had written during this period of time and placed them in front of Wang Ji. He said, "Chancellor Wang, this batch of books are all miscellaneous studies, but they are very important and need to be studied in the University of Science and Technology."
"There are many people studying the theories of the Hundred Schools of Thought in the University of Science and Technology. Therefore, I have named these miscellaneous studies separately. Arrange for those who are interested to conduct research, and then spread the knowledge to the next generation. Although these books aren't classics of the Confucian School, they are still useful. "
Du Qi said solemnly, "You must arrange them carefully and implement them seriously. Do not slack off."
"Yes!"
Wang Ji immediately responded.
Wang Ji had some understanding of many subjects in the University of Science and Technology, such as mathematics and medicine. These contents were all spread by Du Qi. Now that Du Qi had spread new knowledge, Wang Ji was looking forward to it.
He did not read the books immediately. Instead, he said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please don't worry. I will arrange it properly and ensure that this knowledge will not be covered in dust in the University of Science and Technology."
Du Qi nodded and said, "I believe in you."
"Your Majesty, farewell!"
Wang Ji did not waste any time and got up to leave.
Du Qi looked at Wang Ji with a hint of approval in his eyes. To be honest, the Directorate was indeed very useful, but it was also very useful. It was a rather useless organization.
Du Qi was very surprised by the contents of the memorial that Wang Ji submitted this time. The plan of unification was very good. The contents of this memorial were like a house to Xia Xia. With this plan, the house would have a solid foundation to ensure the stability of the house.
On the other side, the officials of the Six Ministries and Five Temples, as well as Shangguan Yi, Lai Ji, and Ma Zhou, were quickly discussing the strategy and how to implement it.
Since Du Qi had arranged it, they naturally had to implement it.
In particular, they knew that the strategy of unification was crucial to the long-term stability under Du Qi's rule. Once Xia Xia's foundation was solid and Xia Xia rose to power, the officials of the Central Hall of the Imperial Court would also receive more glory.
Following everyone's suggestions, the rules were finally agreed upon and carried out. From the imperial court of Xia Xia to the various prefectures, and then from the various prefectures to the local authorities, it was implemented one by one.
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, December passed, and January came.
The weather in January was rather cold, and the entire Gaochang was covered in a thick layer of snow. As the saying goes, a timely snow indicates a bountiful year. At this time, many fortifications had been halted, and there were even fewer government affairs. In addition, the Six Ministries and the cabinet were governing the various provinces of the Western Regions. Although it seemed like a lot of work, it was actually very easy for Du Qi to deal with.
On this day, when Du Qi was accompanying his child in the backyard, Liu Jian came to Du Qi's side and reported, "Your Majesty, a soldier reported that Zhangsun Chong requests an audience."
When Du Qi heard this, he couldn't help but smile.
Zhangsun Chong had finally arrived.
Several months had passed since Ma Zhou left for Chang 'an. However, Zhangsun Chong had only just arrived. Du Qi didn't need to guess at all to know that Zhangsun Chong was unwilling to be a hostage. Even Zhangsun Wuji was unwilling, but there was nothing he could do. Thus, he could only come to the Western Regions.
Du Qi instructed, "Bring him in."
"Yes!"
Liu Jian immediately went to pass on the order.
Soon, Zhangsun Chong entered the hall with small, hurried steps. There was even a trace of apprehension on his face.
Zhangsun Chong was only fifteen or sixteen years old, a half-grown child. When he was in Chang 'an, his father was the head of the civil officials. Even though Zhangsun Wuji wasn't one of the Six Ministries or one of the Three High Officials, Zhangsun Wuji was still the head of the civil officials. This was because Zhangsun Wuji was not only Li Shimin's trusted aide but also a relative.
Zhangsun Chong came from a scholarly family and had received an excellent education from a young age. He was extremely intelligent. However, because of his wealthy family background, he had always been a hedonistic scion. As a result, wherever he went in Chang 'an, he would call his friends and flaunt his prowess, living a carefree and carefree life.
Zhangsun Chong had never imagined that disaster would fall from the heavens. In Chang 'an, he was just a bit of a hedonistic scion who looked for entertainment. He had never done anything outrageous or bullied anyone. Yet, he had been sent to the Western Regions as a hostage in exchange for Hou Junji. He was extremely unwilling, but he couldn't stop it.
In truth, Zhangsun Chong had cried, kicked up a fuss, and threatened to hang himself. After causing a ruckus, he didn't want to come to the Western Regions.
He had asked Zhangsun Wuji for help several times, hoping that Zhangsun Wuji could resolve this matter. Alas, in the end, he was still arranged to come. Unwillingly, Zhangsun Chong had left Chang 'an in the beginning of the eleventh month, and because he had traveled slowly to the Western Regions, it had taken him nearly two months to reach Gaochang.
When Zhangsun Chong saw that Du Qi didn't show any signs of arrogance, he became even more nervous. He understood the principle of being under someone else's roof, so after standing still, he respectfully said, "Zhangsun Chong pays his respects to Emperor Xia."
Du Qi stared at Zhangsun Chong with a smile and said, "As expected of the eldest son of the Zhangsun Clan, you have a dignified appearance and extraordinary bearing. You are so handsome and have an extraordinary status. Compared to when you were in Chang 'an, there must be countless people who are infatuated with you and want nothing more than to climb into your bed and enter the Zhangsun Clan. Alas, you have been reduced to a hostage. Zhangsun Chong, do you know why you have been reduced to a hostage and not others? "
Zhangsun Chong blinked and asked, "Why?"
Du Qi said, "The reason is very simple. Your father, Zhangsun Wuji, has been targeting me. Why did the Emperor send troops to the Western Regions when he was in Chang 'an? Why did the Hou Junji gather to attack the Western Regions? It was all because of your father's incitement. If he hadn't incited the Emperor to attack the Western Regions, Hou Junji wouldn't have been defeated. In the end, you were used as a hostage in exchange for Hou Junji. Tell me, was it your father who harmed you? "
Zhangsun Chong's eyes widened.
It was his father who caused it.
It was his father who persuaded the Emperor to attack Du Qi. Thus, at this time, Zhangsun Chong immediately understood why he had been reduced to a hostage. It was because he had provoked Du Qi, so he was schemed against by Du Qi.
Zhangsun Chong had actually heard of Du Qi and knew about Du Qi's affairs in Chang 'an.
Du Qi was indeed formidable.
But Zhangsun Chong didn't expect that his father, who had always been meticulous in his calculations, would suffer such a huge setback in the hands of Du Qi. It was really a pity.
Du Qi smiled and continued, "Zhangsun Chong, at this moment, do you hate your father?"
"I don't hate him!"
Zhangsun Chong shook his head. Although he had some emotions, he couldn't reveal them in front of Du Qi. Thus, he said, "Emperor Xia, at this point, there is no use in being resentful. Rather than being resentful, it is better to accept it. Because the matter before our eyes has already become a fact. Moreover, this involves my father, my birth father. As a son, how can I be dissatisfied with my father? "
"Good, good, good!"
Du Qi praised, "Zhangsun Chong, what a pity. Zhangsun Wuji has lived for so long, but he has lived like a dog. He can't see things as clearly as you. Zhangsun Chong, you are very good. "
Zhangsun Chong smiled in embarrassment.
One must know that he and Du Qi could be considered enemies. But when he heard Du Qi's praise, he was actually a little happy.
He couldn't help but feel happy.
Because Du Qi's identity was not simple. To be able to make Du Qi look at him with new eyes and praise was not easy.
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Zhangsun Chong, how long you can stay in the Western Regions depends on your father. Because there will be a matter related to you soon. "
Zhangsun Chong asked, "What is it?"
"A secret!"
Du Qi shook his head and replied.
After Du Qi returned to Gaochang, Ma Zhou had already perfected the plan for Du Ruhui to come to the Western Regions. Moreover, Ma Zhou had specially reported to Du Qi. Du Qi knew that Zhangsun Chong was a crucial part of the plan.
This matter required Ma Zhou to plan.
Du Qi did not interfere.
Even when Zhangsun Chong asked, Du Qi did not say anything. Du Qi and Zhangsun Chong's conversation had piqued Zhangsun Chong's interest and ignited Zhangsun Chong's hope of returning. Thus, Du Qi arranged for people to bring Zhangsun Chong away and Hou Junji in.
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