I'm a marquis in Datang

"Since you want to open up trade routes and imitate Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, I will fulfill you and give you the title of King Pingxi. Moreover, I will give you another promise. The area on Longyou Road is outside the sandbar of Longyou Road. The land to the west, as long as you can take it, I will give it to you as your feudal country, and you have full power to govern it."

Today's Datang territory has not expanded beyond Guazhou and Shazhou, but only to Shazhou.Even so, the actual

The upper imperial court has almost no control over this Longyou Dao.

The court is also weak.

Especially today's knighthood has changed, and there is no right to govern the place.Du Qi is different, giving Du Qi the right to govern is equivalent to saying, let Du Qi go to the Western Regions to toss, how much you can win, that is your feudal country.

Du Qi raised his eyebrows in surprise.

What he asked was actually to go to the Western Regions and establish his own power.

Take control of your own destiny.

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin gave this condition directly, not only bestowing Du Qiping the title of King Xi, but also bestowing on Du Qizhi

the right to manage the place.In this way, everything will be different.

Li Shimin looked at Du Qi's astonished expression, smiled on his face, and said, "Erlang, I won't give you the official position of Jiuquan County Magistrate, but I will give you this position, what do you think?"

Du Qi clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty is so kind, I have nothing to repay you, but I can only swear to serve Your Majesty to the death."

Li Shimin said: "Today's Suzhou, Guazhou, Shazhou and other places, although nominally surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, actually, they all have their own forces."

"Since you are going to the Western Regions, I will not only give you the above-mentioned rights, but also give you tasks. Your task is to go to Suzhou, wipe out the local forces, and completely wipe out the three states of Suzhou, Shazhou, and Guazhou. Into Datang's control."

"At that time, Datang will send troops to station there."

Li Shimin said: "Are you sure?"

Du Qi said seriously: "Your Majesty, even if the subject is dead, he will complete this task."

"it is good!"

A smile appeared on Li Shimin's face.

For Li Shimin, he is now busy managing the domestic situation, especially in Li Shimin's eyes, there are also Tuyuhun, Goguryeo, and even Tubo, which all need to be crusaded.

He didn't have time to take care of the Western Regions.

So it was a good arrangement for Du Qi to go.

It's an idle move.

As soon as Li Shimin changed the subject, he said: "Okay, that's all for Du Qi's arrangement. Then the biggest first contribution in this battle should be Li Jing. Li Jing's contribution in this battle is obvious to all. I worship Li Jing Shangshu right Servant She, granted the title of Dai Guogong, bestowed Zuo Guanglu Doctor, enfeoffed [-] households in the city, and participated in state affairs."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Li Jing hurried out to express his thanks.

Shangshu Youpu shoots, which means that Li Jing has become a minister of Zaifu. Of course, the actual government orders are Du Ruhui,

Fang Xuanling and others dealt with it, but Li Jing was honored and favored.

Especially Dai Guogong, this is the title of Hejun King, and Dr. Zuo Guanglu is the official rank of Wen Sanguan.

A series of awards came down.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Li Jing is an extremely human minister.

Li Jing is also extremely calm, without any pride, and Li Jing is a person who knows the advance and retreat of honor and disgrace.He is a Confucian general, even if he can be said to be a literati, he also has certain characteristics of a warrior, so this status is prone to problems.

This is the reason for the master of high power.

Civil servants have high meritorious service and have little influence because they have no influence in the army.

Military generals have high meritorious service, but they are different.

Therefore, Li Jing was extremely cautious in his heart, secretly telling himself to act in a low-key manner and not to be impatient.

Li Shimin waved his hand, and Li Jing sat down again.

Li Shimin said: "The rewards for the rest of the people are based on meritorious service, and all arrangements will be made later."

Li Jing, as the general manager of the army, said: "I am waiting for all the soldiers, thank you Your Majesty for your kindness."

Li Shimin said: "Okay, let's get down to business, tonight is a celebration, in short, today's celebration, just drink freely. Come, come, don't go home if you don't get drunk."

With Li Shimin speaking, everyone began to drink and congratulate again.

One by one talking about interesting things.

One by one was very happy.

Du Qi's words became just an episode. In fact, the reason is very simple. Du Qi made suggestions and Li Shimin adopted them, so there was nothing to say.

A group of people drank and chatted, from daytime to evening, and stopped after dark.

Only then did they leave.

It's just that when Du Qi was leaving, someone from the palace came to Du Qi's side and said, "Prince Pingxi, the Supreme Emperor invites you to go.

a trip. "

"understood!"

Du Qi nodded.

Chapter 567 Li Yuan's Teachings

Li Yuan's Teachings

Du Qi greeted Du Ruhui who had just left the palace, and then went to Li Yuan's palace.

He entered the main hall, and saw the aging Li Yuan.At this moment, Li Yuan's cheeks were flushed because he drank a lot of wine during the day, but Li Yuan was sitting cross-legged, with a serious expression on his face.

Du Qi stepped forward and said, "I pay homage to the Supreme Emperor."

"sit!"

Li Yuan waved his hand and gave instructions.

After thanking Du Qi, he sat down and said, "The Supreme Emperor summoned me, what's the matter?"

Li Yuan said, "Erlang, why are you going to the Western Regions?"

When this question was asked, a gleam flashed in Du Qi's eyes, and he immediately returned to normal.The smile on his face was very calm, and he said: "Your Majesty, I have made this matter clear before. The reason why I went to the Western Regions was mainly to do business in the Western Regions and open up the business routes in the Western Regions."