Although neither the monarch nor the minister opened their mouths to bargain, the meaning of transaction was already very strong.
Since it is a transaction, you have to explain it thoroughly.
Or call it a showdown.
Qi Yu complied with the emperor's request and took out the two items from the package he carried with him.
"It is up to Your Majesty to see why."
"good!"
This package is not big, but it is a bit heavy.
The emperor took it, spread it out, and looked at it one by one.
As expected, one of the objects was the lost jade seal of the country. Unexpectedly, the other object was Qi Yu's governor's seal.
What does this mean?
Do you want to resign?
seems like it!
If we put the events together, Qi Yu's meaning is roughly as follows: If Yin Tao and Qi Xiao can be put back and Qi Xiaotong's marriage contract can be abolished, he will be willing to offer technology and the national jade seal in order to achieve the goal. For this purpose, he even did not hesitate to hang up his seal and withdraw from politics.
The emperor was shocked and puzzled. He pointed at Yinshou and asked, "Qi Aiqing, what do you mean?"
Qi Yu replied: "Your Majesty, have you ever heard that people's words are feared and their words are worth gold?"
The emperor nodded and said: "This is an ancient saying, I have naturally heard it, but what does it have to do with Aiqing being an official?"
"But it has a lot to do with it!" Qi Yu sighed quietly and said sadly: "At the beginning, I was granted the right of self-government by His Majesty's holy family, so I have achieved the meager achievements I have today. Regarding this, I, I It is deeply felt."
"However, there are some people with ulterior motives who always like to talk about Chen's political achievements! They believe that our Qiongzhou's prosperous commerce, agriculture, manufacturing, and military are strong, and its comprehensive strength has formed a powerful and unstoppable force. In particular, with the expansion of territory in recent years, we must beware of such things if we directly say that our merits are high and our troops are self-respecting. I have long been tired of responding to this kind of thing. Therefore, I sincerely request your majesty, Allow me to retire after my achievements, retire and return to my hometown."
"this……"
The emperor was stunned and choked to the point of speechlessness.
Just now, Qi Yu deliberately used the mouth of "some people" to express what was inconvenient for the emperor to express. Such an obvious insinuation, even for a fool
Everybody can hear it clearly.
Although it is not directly broken, it is better than breaking it.
Ever since Qi Yu figured out his retreat to Australia, his ambition for career advancement was no longer as strong as before. It didn't matter whether he was promoted or not.
What's more, the sky is brighter when you take a step back.
Since there are ready-made obvious paths to choose from, why must we go against the trend?
The most important thing is that the current political situation has affected the safety of my family and must not continue like this.
Home is the reverse scale and the bottom line, and there is absolutely no room for error.
However, in the emperor's view, Qi Yu's resignation was a golden opportunity. He only had to raise a glass to release his military power. However, this kind of recklessness may also be a bad start that will never be recovered.
How do you say this?
Now Qi Yu is really self-respecting, and he has become a strong player. If there is a chance to take him down or replace him, it will definitely be a good thing that I would like to see.
However, the current Qiongzhou is not what it used to be. It not only unified the entire Southeast Asia, but also deterred foreign wolves with its absolute domineering attitude. If the generals are suddenly changed now, there will inevitably be an unexpected chaos.
Also, who in the current court is capable of taking on this role?
The answer is: None!
Just now, he also mentioned clearly that Java and Sumatra have not yet been completely handed over. If there is a coaching change at this time, can these two places still maintain stability?
Don't forget, there is Emperor Jianwu who is hiding in secret and taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble...
Taken together, Qi Yu's official position must not be relinquished. At the very least, it is not suitable to change it yet. Otherwise, the fruits of victory in Nanyang may be lost.
Moreover, not only cannot he be replaced, but he must be promoted appropriately.
How can such a large Nanyang be divided into only one administrative province?
At the very least, two.
But here comes the problem. If it is really planned to be multiple provinces, wouldn't Qi's reputation rise with the tide and be promoted to governor?
However, it is not appropriate to bring up this matter for the time being, lest this kid get carried away.
After weighing the balance, the emperor smiled happily and said: "My beloved's loyalty can be seen by the sun and the moon, and can be judged by the court. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it. Although I am not as discerning as Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han, I am not as loyal as a traitor." Points. Your invitation to become an official ends here, don’t say anything more in the future!"
After saying that, the emperor pushed back the governor's seal, and he pocketed the other jade seal passed down from the country.
Received?
Yes!
Since you want my things, why don't you show your support to me?
Seeing Qi Yu staring closely at him, the emperor had no choice but to say: "As for what Aiqing said about wanting Mrs. Wei Guo and Qi Xiao to return home, I absolutely agree. In my opinion, it's better to let you in while you are here. Bring it back when you report on your duties in Beijing! As for the golden wedding gift given by the imperial concubine, I will inform the whole clan to review it as appropriate, and I won’t disappoint you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"You are Welcome!"
After reaching the deal, both the monarch and the minister breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and the tense atmosphere also eased.
So, the two people, who each had their own gains, started to raise glasses to celebrate this hard-won 'happy cooperation'.
"My dear, do you know why I made a surprise visit to Qiongzhou?"
"I don't know, please let your Majesty make it clear."
The emperor first grinded his teeth and said with a bit of sadness: "You may not know that that little fat guy Qi Xiao has been giving me a lot of trouble in the capital. If it weren't for the sake of the eldest princess, I would have... "
After snorting, he said with some approval: "Although this kid likes to fool around, he did do some meaningful things. For example, he developed battleships, cement and so on. And I, too It was precisely because of the attraction of these things that I came up with the idea of going to Nanyang to see what it is all about."
Hearing this, Qi Yu hurriedly said, "The dog is naughty and has caused trouble for Your Majesty."
The emperor waved his hands indifferently and continued: "Since I have come to Qiongzhou, I have to conduct an in-depth investigation. Take the essence, discard the dross, choose the good ones and follow them, and then make great progress for me. Use it!"
Judging from the meaning behind these words, could it be that His Majesty wants to carry out some appropriate reforms?
This is so great!
It was only then that Qi Yu suddenly realized that what could really promote system reform was not his own eloquence, but the huge torrent derived from the changes of the times.
Under this level of impact, even the aloof Ninth Five Supreme Beings had to lower their heads and adapt to the situation.
"Your Majesty, what do you want to investigate during this trip?"
"I want them all! Why don't we start with the manufacturing category first!"
