I'm a marquis in Datang

Hu Youshan looked up at Du Qi, his eyes became firm again, and he continued: "Your Highness' kindness, I appreciate it. It's just that I really don't intend to be an official. Please forgive me."

Du Qi narrowed his eyes.

It's hard to persuade Hu Youshan here.Earlier, Du Qi ordered Guo Xiaozheng to collect information on Hu Youshan. On the way here, Du Qi received news from Guo Xiaozheng that he knew something about Hu Youshan.

Unexpectedly, the persuasion failed.

Du Qi thought for a while, and he had a plan in mind, and said: "Teacher Hu, the door here is open for you at any time. You can come into the palace at any time after you have figured it out."

Hu Youshan said: "Your Highness, I am grateful for your kindness. It's just that I have already made up my mind to go. After all, I am old and half of my body is buried in the ground. There is no hope that I can relax, raise flowers and plants, and live a peaceful life."

Du Qi said: "My king agrees."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Hu Youshan got up and thanked him.

He also breathed a sigh of relief, worried that if he repeatedly rejected Du Qi, if he really offended Du Qi, the consequences would be disastrous.Now that Du Qi lets him go, he can feel at ease.

Hu Youshan immediately resigned, Du Qi waved his hand, Hu Youshan turned and left.In the main hall, only Jiang Changzong, Guo Xiaozheng, and Huang Shi were left.

Huang Shi's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Hu Youshan is shameless. Your Highness offered him a chance, but he was not sure. Although Hu Youshan contributed to the surrender of Yanqi Kingdom, this old guy must have other ideas. Just do him."

Guo Xiaozheng hurriedly said: "Your Highness, don't listen to Huangshi's words. Hu Youshan has a huge influence in Yanqi Kingdom. Yanqi Kingdom has been able to survive these years.

It was all supported by Hu Youshan.If Hu Youshan is dealt with, it will inevitably cause an uproar.What's more, His Highness said in front of the people today that he would not deal with officials, and Hu Youshan died in a blink of an eye. Even if he died of other reasons, it would be detrimental to His Highness's reputation, and his humble position does not agree. "

Jiang Changzong echoed, "I don't agree with dealing with Hu Youshan. Hu Youshan will be taken care of for the time being. As long as he doesn't affect His Highness, there is no need to take care of him."

Du Qi laughed and said, "I know what to do."

After a pause, Du Qi continued: "With this king, there is no such easy way to leave. Hu Youshan wants to resign from office, and he wants to not be an official, but this king refuses to allow it."

Guo Xiaozheng said: "Your Highness wants to plot against Hu Youshan?"

Du Qi nodded and said: "Hu Youshan has great influence in Yanqi country. With him, he can unite the hearts of the people. And using Hu Youshan can make the people of Yanqi country recognize this king. It's just that Hu Youshan insists on resigning. This is an opportunity. The recognition of the king by the common people will also give Hu Youshan the opportunity to come out of the mountain again."

Guo Xiaozheng said: "What is your Highness planning to do?"

Du Qidao: "It's actually very simple. It's just coercing public opinion to persuade Hu Youshan. Master Guo, you arrange for people to post a notice in the city, summoning the people of Yanqi City to come outside the palace tomorrow morning, and the king has something to announce."

Chapter 787

Can't let go

Guo Xiaozheng first responded, and then said: "Your Highness, after summoning the people, what should we do next?"

Du Qidao: "Just go and deliver the order."

"Yes!"

Guo Xiaozheng didn't ask any more questions.

Du Qi didn't have anything to arrange now, so he changed the subject and said, "Boss Guo, when you passed on Hu Youshan's news earlier, you also mentioned that there has been no movement from the Kucha Kingdom, and people have been arranged to inquire about the news and understand the situation. The movement of Kucha Kingdom. Now, is there any news?"

Guo Xiaozheng said: "Reporting to Your Highness, there was news from the Kucha Kingdom early this morning, saying that Yi Canjun was in the Kucha Kingdom and had an audience with the leader of the Kucha Kingdom. After his persuasion failed, he was instead persuaded by the leader of the Kucha Kingdom Imprisoned. Now, Yi Canjun should still be imprisoned, so there has been no progress."

Du Qi narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes, and said: "The lord of the Kucha Kingdom is really bold!"

Guo Xiaozheng said: "The humble official has carefully figured out the thoughts of the King of Kucha Kingdom, he should have the idea of ​​pleasing both sides. If His Highness wins, he will not say that he is a prisoner."

Forbidden, said to keep Yi Fusheng as a guest.Release Yi Canjun at that time, and then express the meaning of submitting to serve.If His Highness loses, the ruler of Kucha can use Yi to join the army to curry favor with Tong Yehu. "

Du Qi nodded and said, "That's right, that's what it means."

He agreed with Guo Xiaozheng's analysis.

Otherwise, Yi Fusheng would not have been imprisoned but not killed.

Du Qi said: "The Kucha country is not in a hurry to deal with it for the time being. What we need to deal with now is the situation here in the Yanqi country. After handling the affairs of the Yanqi country properly, we will start to deal with the Kucha country."

Guo Xiaozheng said: "Your Highness is wise!"

Du Qi waved his hand and ordered: "Okay, you can go to your work. Now that you have just arrived in Yanqi Kingdom, many things have to be rearranged."

"Yes!"

Guo Xiaozheng, Huang Shi and Jiang Changzong left together.

The three of them left the palace, Huang Shi left first, Guo Xiaozheng looked at Jiang Changzong, and said, "Chief of Staff Jiang, you said that His Highness summoned the people, how do you want Hu Youshan to come out?"

Jiang Changzong said: "Your Highness's handwriting is always difficult to guess. This time, let's wait and see. I can't speculate how His Highness plans to make Hu Youshan willing."

Willing to serve.Hu Youshan, although he only had brief contact with him, is extremely determined and not easy to lobby. "

Guo Xiaozheng said: "Forget it, I will carry out His Highness's order."

The two parted ways and went their separate ways.

Following Guo Xiaozheng's arrangement, the news that Du Qi will speak outside the palace tomorrow morning will soon spread in Yanqi City.The people in the entire Yanqi County knew the news through word of mouth.

The people in Yanqi County did not dislike Du Qi.

There are two reasons.

First, Du Qi destroyed the Turks. For thousands of Yanqi people, Du Qi's killing of the Turks was tantamount to helping them avenge their hatred and solving the source of the people's oppression.

Second, as soon as Du Qi arrived in Yanqi State, he released Li Hao, exempting the people of Yanqi State from agricultural tax and corvee for three years, which made countless people welcome and encourage them.

The superimposition of the two reasons made the people look forward to Du Qi instead.

What if Du Qi said something good again?

The transmission of the news eventually reached Hu Youshan's residence.Now he resigned on his own initiative, because he did not resign until the civil and military officials retired, so many officials from the original Yanqi Kingdom did not know.

During this period, many officials came to visit, hoping to learn from Hu Youshan some of Du Qi's policy agenda. After all, Du Qi left Hu Youshan alone.

It's just that when the officials came to visit, Hu Youshan directly said about his resignation, and the news spread.Originally, Hu Youshan's disciples and old officials gathered here. They didn't want Hu Youshan to resign, because they lost a backer because of Hu Youshan's resignation.

Hu Youshan resigned with determination, ignored the persuasion, and just warned the officials under his command to do a good job and not disappoint Du Qi's hope.Seeing that they couldn't be persuaded, everyone could only give up, and all of them chose to leave.

Hu Youshan is naturally happy to be at leisure.

With the weight off his back, he can relax.

Hu Youshan was in his backyard, carrying a kettle, watering the flowers and plants little by little.Beside Hu Youshan, he followed the old butler of the house.

The so-called seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's gate, as Hu Youshan's housekeeper, even though the housekeeper had never been an official, because Hu Youshan was in charge of the government, many people had to pass through the threshold of the housekeeper when they came to see Hu Youshan.