I'm a marquis in Datang

Mother and son sit opposite each other.

Du Qidao: "Mother is here this time, is there anything else?"

Mrs. Zheng nodded, with a serious expression on her face, and said, "I am here this time, apart from visiting the children, the other thing is to tell you about the situation in the DPRK and China. Your father asked me to convey these words. "

Du Qidao: "You say."

Mrs. Zheng continued: "Your son, as the governor of Anxi's Protectorate, and the King of Pingxi conferred by the imperial court, has already captured Yiwu City and Gaochang Kingdom in a short period of time. The news spread back to the imperial court, and the imperial court was very excited. for the shock."

"In the imperial court, people headed by Changsun Wuji, and even the crown prince, all said that you might grow up and become a kingdom within a country. They should advise the imperial court to take precautions and start suppressing your development."

"Because you were appointed as the Jiedu Envoy of the Protectorate of Anxi, the imperial court has not taken any action for the time being. Your father said that you are Muxiu and the forest wind will destroy you now, so you should act in a low-key manner, try to be low-key, and don't be too high-key."

There was a hint of worry on Zheng's face.

Worried about Du Qi's safety.

Du Qi didn't feel any surprise about this situation.

Since the Anxi Protectorate, the situation has changed, and the imperial court has taken precautions against him.

Of course, this may not be Li Shimin's original intention.Personally, Li Shimin has a good relationship with Du Qi, and even regards Du Qi as his nephew.But Li Shimin is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. As an emperor, there are too many places that cannot be emotional.So Li Shimin took action, Du Qi was not surprised, nor did he have any ideas.

All he can do is protect himself.

Everything is up to you.

It is unrealistic to pin all your hopes on others.

Du Qi thought for a while and said: "Mother, you may not know that now, I have successively taken over the Yanqi Kingdom and the Kucha Kingdom to the west of Gaochang Kingdom, turning these two states into two states and bringing them under my control. Middle. My subordinates are now not in two places, but in four states."

Upon hearing this, Zheng's eyes widened, with an incredulous look on his face.

His son is so capable.

Alas, it is troublesome to be able to do it.

Mrs. Zheng said: "Silly boy, your father told you to keep a low profile and hide your strength. Unexpectedly, you are a tossing

Master.Erlang, you have won two states again. Once the news is sent back to the court, the shock will be even greater.Those who worry about you are even more worried!Alas, this matter is complicated. "

Du Qi said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry, what should come will always come. What's more, soldiers come to cover up the water and soil. It's useless to say more about the current situation. The boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge."

After a pause, Du Qi continued: "What's more, I now have the land of four states, and my strength is already extremely strong. Moreover, during this period of time, caravans have continuously transported food, money, and equipment into the Western Regions. I have sufficient supplies under my command Even if Datang has any intentions, I'm not afraid. Mother, you don't have to worry about it, you just need to go back to Chang'an and take care of your father, and your son will take care of the rest."

After hearing this, Mrs. Zheng nodded and said, "Okay, you can figure it out."

Du Qi asked: "Mother has come to Gaochang City, how long do you intend to stay here?"

Mrs. Zheng smiled and said, "Maximum three to five days. Take a look at the child and you. Everything is fine now, so after staying for a few days, I'm going to go back."

Du Qi nodded and said, "Okay, just follow my mother's order."

For the next time, Du Qi temporarily stayed in the mansion with Mrs. Zheng, and Du Qi was rarely free, so he temporarily stayed in Gaochang City for a few days.

Wait until July 23rd.

Du Qi personally went out of the city to see Zheng Shi off, and when he was out of the city, Zheng Shi said: "Erlang, go back and do your best work. As far as mother is concerned, no matter what happens to you, mother will support you. No matter what decisions you make, Mother supports you. In short, just do things according to your own ideas. Mother doesn't understand the big truth, and she doesn't read much, but mother knows that the more powerful you are, the more people who fear you will be more afraid of you."

Du Qi said with a smile: "Mother sees clearly."

Zheng said: "Go back."

Du Qi nodded, did not ride forward, and watched Zheng's carriage leave.For Du Qi, Zheng's trip to the Western Regions was said to be to visit his children, but in fact the most important thing was to tell him about the situation in the DPRK and China.

This is the key.

Du Qi knew that now in the Great Tang Dynasty, pressure on him had gradually formed.Even if Du Ruhui is the prime minister, Du Ruhui's influence alone is limited, and it is even more inconvenient for Du Ruhui to express his opinion when it comes to Du Qi's affairs.

What Du Qi has to do now is to integrate the four states as soon as possible.

form enough combat power.

When Du Qi returned to Gaochang City, he immediately called Liu Zhengxi to discuss the matter.

After Liu Zhengxi entered, Du Qi said: "Mr. Liu, the imperial court now regards our Western Regions as a thorn in the flesh. It can be foreseen that I, the governor of the Anxi Capital Protectorate, may not wait for three to five years. The imperial court will take action."

Liu Zhengxi said: "Your Highness means that we are going to prepare for battle."

Du Qi nodded and said: "That's what it means. As the long-term history of the palace, you must coordinate the overall situation. You must speed up the integration of Yizhou, Gaochang Prefecture, Yanqi Prefecture, and Qiuci Prefecture. By the end of this year at the latest, the land of the four states That must be integrated, and then a new force must be organized to counter Datang."

Liu Zhengxi said: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will do my best."

After a pause, Liu Zhengxi said, "Your Highness, since you want to guard against the Tang army, you must garrison troops on the border of Yizhou. Otherwise, if Tang sends troops to attack Yizhou, Luo Yansheng's little force alone will not be able to stop it at all." of."

Du Qi said: "There is no need to consider the issue of transferring troops to Yizhou. In a short period of time, it is impossible for the Tang army to directly kill. In addition, it is impossible for the Tang Dynasty to send troops directly. After all, we also belong to the Tang Dynasty. Even if the court wants For us, we will also be courteous before fighting. The immediate thing is to go to Yanqi Prefecture first, expand our strength first, and then expand our depth to make full preparations for future wars."

Chapter 807

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Liu Zhengxi nodded and said: "Your Highness is very true, I understand. In addition to adjusting the government affairs and officials of the four states, I will also prepare sufficient food, goods and equipment again. Once a war breaks out, I can respond immediately."

Du Qidao: "That's the truth."

Liu Zhengxi said no more, turned around and went down.

Du Qi stayed in Gaochang City for about half a month, and when Li Yanyun and Qianxue were approaching the full moon, he left Gaochang and went to Yanqi Prefecture on the front line.Du Qi's current focus is still on Gaochang City for the time being. After all, this is not Yizhou. Even if something happens, he can respond immediately.

When Du Qi arrived in Yanqi Prefecture, it was already August [-]th.

Inside Yanqi City.

There are also Jiang Changzong and Guo Xiaozheng sitting in the town.

As soon as Du Qi arrived, he summoned the two of them and inquired about the current situation of Kucha City.

Guo Xiaozheng reported: "His Royal Highness, under Xue Rengui's dispatch arrangement, the entire Kucha Kingdom has now been brought under our control. In addition, the officials who should be adjusted from all over the Kucha Kingdom have also been transferred from Yanqi Prefecture to take up new posts. Adjustments have been made. The current general situation has stabilized. However, the candidates for the governor of Kucha Prefecture are temporarily

not yet selected. "

Hearing this, Du Qi thought about it.

The governor of Qiuci Prefecture is extremely critical, because Qiuci Prefecture is the westernmost territory of Du Qi.

Du Qi temporarily suppressed his thoughts of thinking about the candidate for the governor, and then ordered: "In the Western Regions, did Mo Heduo ever send troops?"

"Never!"