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 of openness and honesty.
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 imperial seal. But to his surprise, 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 fearful 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, prosperous agriculture, clouds of manufacturing, and strong military have formed a powerful and unstoppable powerhouse.
In particular, with the expansion of territory in recent years, you must be careful when directly saying that your merits are high and your 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 could be understood by even a fool.
Although it is not directly broken, it is better than breaking it.
Ever since Qi Yu figured out his way out of Australia, his ambition for career advancement is not as strong as before. It doesn't matter whether he gets promoted or not.
What's more, the sky is brighter when you take a step back.
There are readily available options, so why 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 must be no room for error.
However, in the emperor's view, Qi Yu's resignation was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as he raised his glass, he could release his military power with a glass of wine. However, this kind of recklessness may also be a bad start that will never be recovered.
How to say this?
The current Qi Yu is indeed self-respecting and has become a strong force. If there is a chance to capture 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 intimidated 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 imperial court is capable of taking on this responsibility?
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 the opportunity to cause trouble...
Taken together, Qi Yu's official position must not be dismissed. At the very least, it is not appropriate to replace him at the moment. Otherwise, the fruits of Nanyang's victory 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 just one administrative province?
At the very least, there need to be 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 or traitorous."
My love for you, your invitation to become an official is over now, don’t say anything more in the future!" After saying that, the emperor pushed back the governor's seal, and as for the other jade seal passed down to the country, he pocketed it.
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 come in while you are here."
Bring it back when you report on your duties in Beijing! As for the golden wedding gift given to you by the imperial concubine, I will inform the entire 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 ground his teeth and said with a bit of sadness: "You may not know that that little fat guy Qi Xiao has been tormenting me a lot 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 I was attracted by these things that I came up with the idea of going to Nanyang to see what is going on."
When Qi Yu heard this, he 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 for what you want!"
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 institutional 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 current situation.
"Your Majesty, what do you want to investigate on this trip?"
"I want them all! Why not, let's start with the manufacturing category first!"