Of course, Li Shimin is about to become emperor, after all, Li Yuan cannot always be emperor. When Li Shimin has completely mastered the government and everything is in his hands, it will be the time for Li Yuan to take the throne.
Du Qi saw Li Shimin in the Xiande Hall of the East Palace, and said: "My minister Du Qi, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Erlang, you don't need to be too polite."
As soon as he beckoned, someone handed him a seat.
After Du Qi lifted up his robe and sat down, he said straight to the point: "Prince, I have three things to do when I come this time."
Li Shimin said: "Say!"
Du Qidao: "The first thing I do when I come here is that I want to resign from the position of bad commander, and ask the prince to choose another wise man."
"What?"
Even though Li Shimin is used to big storms, Du Qi's words still surprised Li Shimin.
He narrowed his eyes and said, "Erlang, you have rewarded and promoted everyone else because of this crown prince. You are the only one who only gave titles and casual officials, so you are dissatisfied, so you deliberately Come to resign?"
The relationship between him and Du Qi is extraordinary.
It can be said that Li Shimin's success in the uprising was inseparable from Du Qi's help. Under such a premise, Li Shimin was a little caught off guard when Du Qi suddenly wanted to resign from office.
That's why Li Shimin said this.
It's almost heart-wrenching.
There is no going around in circles.
Du Qi shook his head and said: "Prince, you know the boy. Actually, I don't have too much ambition for power, so being an official is not important to me."
"Because, I don't like the intrigues of the court."
"I'm not afraid of struggle, but I don't like it. I'm not afraid of intrigue, but I don't like intrigue for power."
"If you enter the court, you will not be exempt from customs."
Du Qi talked eloquently, and said: "In fact, everyone knows this matter. So I really don't have much to do with being an official. Your Majesty bestowed me with a loose official and a title, which is actually exactly what I want."
"I like to have a title and a status like this, and I don't have to do things just because I have a position. What I wish, in fact, is more to do my own things, such as earn some money, and then do something that is beneficial to Datang. "
"If you live in a high temple, you worry about its people; if you live far away, you worry about its ruler. Even if a minister is outside the court, in fact, there are many things to do, such as opening a bookstore, or opening a restaurant, or even And today's cement, I hope that the little things I do can promote the progress of Datang and benefit more people in Datang."
"At the same time, I can also make money."
"After all, it's what I want to be a dude with status and status, to be relaxed and at ease. That's why I specifically resigned from being handsome."
Du Qi said: "This is a sincere statement from the minister, and it is not based on retreat. I implore the prince to learn from it."
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Li Shimin sighed.
He believed in Du Qi.
Because there is no need for Du Qi to lie, and there is no need to go around in circles.
Li Shimin wanted to suppress Du Qi, but unexpectedly, Du Qi simply didn't want to be an official. On the contrary, Li Shimin was not used to such a situation.
Human beings have such a psychology.
Li Shimin said: "Erlang, you are so chic. But this prince cannot live without you!"
Du Qidao: "If the prince has any orders, Du Qi will arrive immediately after an order. Although Du Qi is away, he is also the founding county magistrate of the court. It's not difficult."
Du Qi didn't lose money by resigning.
The reason is very simple, Du Ruhui is still in the Du family. As long as Du Ruhui is around, the Du family's lintel will always be prominent, so there is no need for Du Qi to work hard to do things in the court.
His voluntary resignation will make Li Shimin feel guilty and think he owes Du Qi.
This is to retreat to advance.
Du Qi used retreat as an advance instead of being an official, just to relax for himself, and to make Li Shimin feel that he had treated Du Qi badly.
That's all.
After Li Shimin heard it, he was silent for a while, and finally nodded and said: "Okay, your request is approved by the Crown Prince. But I have something to do here, you must come here immediately."
Du Qidao: "If there is a war, the call must be returned."
In a word, it is Du Qi's attitude.
Li Shimin showed a smile on his face, and said: "Okay, let's talk about the second thing.??¡±
From his sleeve, Du Qi took out the token of Prince Qin's Mansion given by Li Shimin in the past, and said: "Now that the crown prince is in charge of the East Palace, this token is useless. The token of Prince Qin's Mansion belongs to the original owner."
Li Shimin nodded.
The eunuch beside him stepped forward to take the token of Prince Qin's Mansion.
Li Shimin rubbed the token in his hand, made a decision in his mind, and said, "What about the third thing?"
Du Qi took out the token from his sleeve again, which was the token of Ruzhen's presence representing Li Yuan. Du Qi said: "This is the token given by His Majesty. If I come here in person, it represents His Majesty. Now that the crown prince is in charge of the country, I will hand in this token intact."
After Li Shimin heard it, he smiled, shook his head and said, "If I come here in person, there is no need to hand in the token. Just keep it and continue to use it. I have already set an auspicious date for the auspicious day."
"On September 3rd, my father will issue an edict to abdicate, and it will be passed on to me. On September 4th, I will first ascend the throne in the East Palace to show my respect for my father. After the follow-up, I will move into the imperial city."
"This token, you keep it."
Li Shimin said: "When the father is here, this token represents the father. After the father is enthroned, this token represents me. Holding the token is like holding my edict."
"Thank you, Prince!"
After hearing this, Du Qi said: "His Royal Highness, I will not be polite. You also know that I have never been polite. This token will be treasured carefully."
When Li Shimin heard Du Qi's words and saw Du Qi's expression, he also showed a smile on his face, and said, "Now that I have fulfilled your wish, why don't you tell me what you plan to do next?"
"Running a school!"
Du Qi answered decisively.
Li Shimin said: "I remember a few years ago, Chang'an Datang Academy was your academy, why is it still running a school now?"
Du Qi shook his head and said: "This is Datang Academy, although under the auspices of Wang Ji, the development is not bad. But all these are too slow and need continuous improvement, so now we need to promote education."
Li Shimin said: "I support you."
"Thank you, Prince!"
A smile appeared on Du Qi's face.
With the support of Li Shimin, if his Datang Academy wants to truly reform and be like the comprehensive universities of later generations, then there is hope, and there will be a real comprehensive university.
Du Qi believed that this would be like a single spark that could start a prairie fire and change the entire Tang Dynasty.
This is Du Qi's idea.
Li Shimin said: "Erlang, is there anything else?"
Du Qidao: "It's gone!"
Li Shimin said: "You are also eighteen years old now. It stands to reason that it's time to get married. After all, you and Yanyun have been engaged for many years. Have your parents mentioned the date of marriage?"
Du Qi shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
Du Qi is not in a hurry about the marriage.
It doesn't matter if it's earlier or later, Li Yanyun is hers anyway. Li Yanyun has been by her side all these years, and the relationship between the two has long been gluey, and except for the last bottom line, he has never broken through, and he has touched everything that should be touched without changing his model.
Anyway, Li Yanyun is his man.
After thinking for a while, Li Shimin didn't talk about the marriage anymore. Since it has not been decided yet, it can only be considered after Du Ruhui and Li Xiaogong finalize it.
Li Shimin didn't ask any more questions.
Du Qi also resigned and left the East Palace directly. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com