The weather in early February is still cold. However, at lower altitudes, the snow has melted and the sun is shining brighter, but even so, the spring is still cold and the temperature difference between day and night is large.
The weather at this time, such as rushing, is also relaxed.
In the palace.
Du Qi is checking the current financial report and many situations. For Du Qi, in the past year in the Western Regions, business has developed extremely rapidly, especially the headquarters of the bank has been transferred from the mainland of Datang.
Even though there are still many banks in the Tang Dynasty, in fact, the banks in the Tang Dynasty rely on the headquarters, and a lot of profit is sent to the Western Regions.
The transfer of money, Du Qi didn't make much fanfare, and arranged for the rest of the people to pretend to be a caravan and escort them here in the form of a caravan, so not many people knew the details.
Commercial development laid the foundation for Du Qi's development. Because there is enough money, all development will be confident and will not be affected.
In a short period of time, the strength of Du Qi's army has also been continuously improved. Whether it is the combat effectiveness of soldiers or the weapons of soldiers, they are all undergoing rapid innovation.
?In addition, Jin Wuque is in charge of the Discipline Inspection Department, and the corruption of officials and the trend of lazy government have been stopped. Because Jin Wuque focused on this, the effect was extremely obvious.
What Du Qi is implementing now is high salary to support honesty, because he has enough confidence and money to implement the policy of high salary to support honesty. The entire Illinois, from top to bottom, is developing rapidly.
Both Li Yanyun and Qianxue have been pregnant for more than three months, but they haven't shown much pregnancy yet. After all, they have only been pregnant for about four months, and they only became more pregnant when they were five or six months old.
Du Qi looked at the financial report and kept nodding.
The development trend is very good.
"Boom! Boom!"
There was a knock on the door, and immediately Liu Zhengxi hurried in and stood still below.
Du Qi put down the book in his hand and said, "Mr. Liu, what's the matter?"
Liu Zhengxi said happily: "His Royal Highness, good news. Arhan sent news from Gaochang Kingdom that he had persuaded the leader of Gaochang Kingdom, Ju Wentai, to surrender. Now Ju Wentai led Gaochang Kingdom's 20,000 troops, as well as all the civil and military personnel, to the border of Yizhou Come, prepare to welcome His Highness into Gaochang Kingdom at the border of Yizhou."
"Okay, okay!"
Du Qi also laughed, and said: "Arhan is indeed not simple, he really convinced Ju Wentai."
For Du Qi, if he captured Gaochang without going to war, his power would be further strengthened. Moreover, after Du Qi has Gaochang State, it is not just Yizhou, but will gradually form a strategic depth with a protective barrier.
Liu Zhengxi said in a deep voice: "I think we should be more cautious. Let's lead our troops to the border, first capture Ju Wentai's army, and then take control of Gaochang Kingdom. In this way, even if Ju Wentai has any thoughts, it will have no effect on us. The heart of defense is indispensable, and we must be fully prepared."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Just do as you say."
Liu Zhengxi changed the subject, and said again: "Your Highness, I have one more suggestion."
Du Qidao: "Say!"
Liu Zhengxi said: "Although Yizhou has already been built, whether it is roads or city planning, it is good. But Yizhou is next to the Tang Dynasty after all, so it is not suitable to be the real capital of His Highness."
"The humble post's suggestion is to actually settle down in Gaochang County after entering Gaochang. Gaochang County is the most suitable capital for His Royal Highness to found the country in the future."
"On the one hand, Gaochang Kingdom has been passed down for hundreds of years, and the capital has undergone successive renovations, which is very good. On the other hand, the water resources in Gaochang Kingdom are relatively richer than those in Yizhou."
"So it's a good location for the capital."
Liu Zhengxi said sternly: "I suggest that His Highness's political and economic center be gradually transferred to Gaochang."
Du Qi said: "The relocation is to be relocated, but Gaochang is not the final choice. The place where we will eventually establish the capital must go to Persia after opening up the Western Regions, and set the capital in Persia."
Liu Zhengxi was a little surprised when he heard this.
Actually going to the capital of Persia.
Du Qi explained: "In fact, the reason is very simple. The climate in the Western Regions is too extreme. When it is hot, it is very hot, and when it is cold, it can freeze people to death. This kind of weather can only be accepted now. After we get through the Western Regions, we will Choose Dingdu, a place with a more pleasant climate and a better geographical location, or Persia. Of course, it may also be Tianzhu in the south.¡±
Liu Zhengxi said: "Your Highness is wise!"
Liu Zhengxi naturally agreed with Du Qi's arrangement.
Liu ZhengxiFeng Feng turned around and said again: "Your Highness, we are going to the border, and we will take the army there. But after we send troops this time, we will not return to Yizhou for the time being. The humble position means that although we leave, the territory of Yizhou must Troops are stationed in case of chaos."
Du Qi thought for a while, and ordered: "Leave Xiao Yuanqi in Yizhou, and he will lead the soldiers under his command to station there."
"yes!"
Liu Zhengxi responded immediately.
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Go down."
Liu Zhengxi got up and saluted Du Qi, then turned and left the arrangement.
Du Qi also went straight to the backyard.
Li Yanyun and Qianxue mainly raise their babies in the mansion now. Although they stay in the mansion, many business matters are sent to the mansion for the two to arrange, so that they will not be idle.
Du Qi arrived in the backyard, looked at the two people who were busy, and said: "Gaochang Kingdom in the west of Yizhou has chosen to surrender, and is now leading troops to the border to meet them. I want to lead troops there, and at the same time enter Gaochang Kingdom to arrange everything Okay. After I have arranged everything in Gaochang, you will move to Gaochang. Right now, you should stay at the mansion, understand?"
Li Yanyun said: "Husband, just go."
Regarding Du Qi's sending troops, Li Yanyun and Qianxue did not stop them at all, because this was something they were used to.
Qian Xue said: "Husband, pay attention to safety."
Du Qi asked the two to pay attention to their health, told them some trivial matters in the palace, and then got up and left. He returned to the study, and after waiting for a short time, Liu Zhengxi had already entered, saying that everything had been arranged, Ma Yuan and Xue Rengui led the army and waited directly outside the west gate, and would not come to the palace.
Du Qi temporarily left Liu Zhengxi and other civil servants in the palace, and set off with Mo Ledo and other relatives.
? From Pingxi Wangfu to the east gate of the county will arrive soon.
The army converged and set off in a mighty way.
The army led this time, even if only Xue Rengui and Ma Yuan led it, was a full 10,000 people. In addition to infantry, there are also cavalry accompanying the army.
There are more than 3,000 fine riders, each of them aggressive.
Even more high-spirited.
From Yiwu County to Nazhi County, and then from Nazhi County to the border, because the spring has started, the roads have been dredged, and the main official roads in Yizhou have been paved with concrete roads, so the team traveled very fast. In four days, they had already arrived at the border and arrived at the place where Ju Wentai led the army to station.
Ju Wentai had already received news that Du Qi was about to arrive, so he personally led Wang Wen, Jiang Changzong, and Arhan to the official road and waited.
When Du Qi led the army into formation, Ju Wentai went up alone.
This is Ju Wentai's sincerity.
When Ju Wentai walked forward, he was holding a tray with both hands, on which were placed the seal and soldier amulet of the Lord Gaochang. Ju Wentai walked up to Du Qi, knelt down, dragged the tray with both hands, and said, "Ju Wentai, my Highness."
Du Qi stretched out his hand to take the seal and soldier talisman, handed them to the servants, and said: "Ju Gong, please get up."
Ju Wentai said: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Immediately, Ju Wentai ordered Jiang Changzong to come forward, told Jiang Changzong's identity, and then handed over the army to Du Qi. Du Qizi did not have any hesitation. If the army of Gaochang Kingdom was not in his hands, Du Qi could not feel at ease.
Military power must be mastered.
Du Qi immediately ordered Xue Rengui and Ma Yuan to be responsible for recruiting all Gaochang soldiers. Du Qi was not in a hurry to set off for Gaochang, and chose to camp at the same place for the time being, and at the same time hosted a banquet to welcome Ju Wentai.
The reason why Du Qi stayed where he was was because the 20,000 soldiers of Gaochang State had to be broken up and incorporated into Du Qi's system. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com