Du Qi looked at Wang Qiulong and said in a deep voice, "Village Mayor Wang, I've agreed to your grandson's request. Therefore, I'm recommending him to work and study at the University of Science and Technology. After I leave tomorrow, arrange for someone to send him to the University of Science and Technology. "
Wang Qiulong hurriedly knelt down and said excitedly, "The entire Wang family is grateful for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Wang Qiulong knew that his grandson was in luck.
This was an opportunity for the Wang family.
Du Qi gestured for Wang Qiulong to rise. Then, he asked Wang Ping to bring a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. He immediately wrote a recommendation letter and introduced the glass matter to Tang Zhongsheng and the others. On one hand, it was to teach Wang Ping other manufacturing knowledge. On the other hand, it was to assist Wang Ping in manufacturing better glass.
The glass industry was a big industry. However, their current skills did not meet the requirements for the time being. Even if Du Qi brought out the glass manufacturing skills, it would not be of much use because it was not industrialized enough. He might as well let Wang Ping, Tang Zhongsheng, and the others do their own research.
After everything was arranged, Du Qi handed the letter to Wang Qiulong and asked him to leave with Wang Ping.
Du Qi smiled.
There were more and more talents in the Xia Xia manufacturing industry.
It was getting better and better.
Du Qi rested for the night. The next morning, he woke up early and bade farewell to Wang Qiulong after breakfast. Wang Qiulong, Wang Ping, and the others sent Du Qi off. At the same time, the villagers gathered to personally send Du Qi off. Only after Du Qi and his party had walked far away did the commoners gradually disperse.
Du Qi and the others continued to move forward. The direction of this journey was from the north, but it was quite peaceful along the way, and nothing else happened. Du Qi and the others returned to Gaochang, but they did not return to the palace. Instead, they traveled along the northern side of Gaochang. From Gaochang to Yanqi, then to Qizi, Gumo, and Shu-lik, they circled around.
Although they encountered many small matters along the way, they dealt with them one by one.
Du Qi's inspection was actually very helpful to him in controlling the entire Xia Xia. Because Du Qi had met countless commoners along the way and solved their problems, countless people admired Du Qi even more and acknowledged Du Qi and Xia Xia even more.
This was crucial.
By the time Du Qi's group returned to Gaochang City, another year had passed. It was the beginning of spring in the second month of the following year. At this moment, Du Qi's skin had turned a little darker, and the corners of his face had become more distinct. Du Qi returned to the Royal City. Guan Zhilan was still a scribe, but his position was under the Cabinet.
Du Qi did not immediately summon his subordinates. Instead, he returned to the harem. On the one hand, he wanted to see his children. On the other hand, he wanted to rest. For the past half a year, it had not been easy for them to survive in the open.
With his family and his children playing on his lap, he felt comfortable both physically and mentally. Du Qi rested for a day. The next day, he began to deal with government affairs. He gathered everyone and asked about what had happened in the past half a year.
This time, Du Ruhui and Du Gou also participated in the meeting. After all, Du Ruhui was in charge of government affairs, and Du Gou was in charge of the local population. Everyone had their own matters to report. These were all matters that had not been decided upon after discussion.
Du Qi made decisions one by one. After everything was settled, Du Qi did not mention the matter of a woman becoming an official. This was because there was no suitable opportunity at the moment.
Du Qi looked around at everyone and said, "Is there anything else?"
Liu Zhengxi said, "Your Majesty, I have something to ask."
Du Qi said, "Speak."
Liu Zhengxi stood up with a solemn expression. He said seriously, "Your Majesty, since the founding of the Xia of Xia, its strength has been the best in the Western Region. Moreover, the people have recognized the Xia of Xia. Especially after the two battles between us and the Tang dynasty, the Xia of Xia no longer needs to consider the attitude of the Tang dynasty, and there is no need to respect the Tang dynasty as the sovereign state. Although the overall strength of the Xia of Xia is still not comparable to that of the Tang dynasty. However, I think that the Xia of Xia is strong enough to break away from the Tang dynasty. Your Majesty can also go one step further and become a true founding emperor. "
As soon as he said this, Du Ruhui's expression changed slightly. His hands in his sleeves clenched slightly, but he did not say anything. After all, he had no reason to stop Liu Zhengxi.
It was true that Du Ruhui did not want the Tang dynasty to clash with Du Qi. However, Hou Junji had assassinated Du Qi, and the Tang dynasty had attacked the Xia of Xia. Therefore, although Du Ruhui and Li Shimin still had some relationship, due to the repeated incidents, it was impossible for Du Ruhui to return to the Tang dynasty, and he also could not object to Liu Zhengxi's suggestion.
However, Du Gou was not affected.
In fact, he even hoped that Du Qi would become the emperor. For the entire Du family, it was a good thing that Du Qi became the emperor. He did not follow Li Shimin early on, so he did not have much loyalty to the Tang dynasty.
After Liu Zhengxi spoke, Shangguan Yi observed the situation. Seeing that Du Ruhui and Du Gou did not object, he was overjoyed. He immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with Minister Liu's words. Your Majesty is currently only the king of the Xia of Xia, which is somewhat inappropriate. You should become the emperor. Only then will you be able to display Your Majesty's honor and dignity. My Xia of Xia is not someone that the Tang dynasty can casually humiliate. "
Following Shangguan Yi's words, the members of the cabinet and the officials of the Six Ministries, Five Temples, One Station, and One Bureau all spoke up. They all agreed that Du Qi should become the emperor.
Even if Du Qi became the emperor, their official ranks would not change, and their power would not change either. After all, it would only change the way Du Qi addressed them.
The problem was that once the way Du Qi addressed them changed, the status of Xia of Xia would change as well. As subjects, their status would change as well. This was a combination of status and mentality.
Everyone held the same opinion.
After hearing this, Du Qi's eyes lit up with anticipation. Du Qi glanced at Du Ruhui. Du Ruhui did not seem to be affected, nor did he say anything. It was clear that he had tacitly agreed.
Du Qi said seriously, "Since we're all in agreement, let's become the emperor. Wang Wen, you're the Minister of Rites. You're familiar with the classics and etiquette. You're fully in charge of this matter. If there's anything you don't understand, you can discuss it with Wang Ji of the Imperial College. "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Wang Wen and Wang Ji answered at the same time.
Wang Wen cast a kind look at Wang Ji. Because it involved the etiquette of becoming the emperor, he did not understand it. In this regard, Wang Ji was a great Confucian scholar of the Central Plains. He was familiar with the classics. With Wang Ji's help, Wang Wen would have a much easier time.
Du Qi turned his gaze to Shangguan Yi and ordered, "Shangguan Yi, draft a letter of credence. After stamping it with the seal, arrange for someone to send it to the Tang dynasty. Since we've become independent, we naturally need to submit the letter of credence. We need to know the four directions so that we can officially become the emperor. "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Shangguan Yi answered.
Immediately, Shangguan Yi clasped his hands again and bowed, "Shangguan Yi greets Your Majesty."
"Liu Zhengxi greets Your Majesty."
As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Liu Zhengxi was also the head of the civil officials. When he heard Shangguan Yi's words, he immediately understood. Without even thinking, he immediately followed to meet the emperor.
After Shangguan Yi and Liu Zhengxi met the emperor, the rest of the people also opened their mouths and bowed.
For a moment, all of them were greeting Du Qi.
They were all greeting His Majesty.
Du Qi said, "Everyone, rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Everyone thanked him in unison and stood still.
At this moment, everyone had some subtle changes. Not only in mentality, but also from the bottom of their hearts. Not only were they happy for Du Qi, they were happy for Xia, and they were happy for themselves.
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