Although Zhao Youxiao and the ministers also estimated that Qin Dui would definitely gain huge benefits by sending troops to occupy North Loulan, they did not expect that in just two months, Qin Dui would be able to bring this land and the more than two million people living on it under the rule of the empire, and even sign an agreement with the Grand Duchy of Loulan, which was really unacceptable!

I only felt a burst of hot blood surging from my face, and the always gloomy Emperor Xià couldn't help but stand up, his face glowed with bursts of flush, and he seemed to be even breathing urgently, "Good, good, good!" Qin Aiqing, I am very pleased that you have made such a great contribution. Qin Aiqing opened up the territory for our empire, made a big reputation, the local people were attached, the people were determined, I want to reward the meritorious personnel, you Aiqing, what do you think? ”

His Royal Highness's ministers were also stunned, although it was expected that Beiloulan was occupied, but in just two months, it was able to win the support and attachment of all the local people, which could not but be said to be a miracle! On the other hand, it is sometimes more difficult to win the hearts and minds of the local population than to occupy it, and it is not uncommon for a place to be subjugated by the rule and management of the occupied area for several years or even decades, and even repeated riots and riots in the occupied area, and this problem was solved in front of Qin Du.

Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor was so excited, naturally there were people who were willing to understand it to cater to him, and Zeng Guohong, the Minister of Commerce of the Empire, came out and said: "Your Majesty, Lord Qin has worked hard and made such a great contribution to the empire, and the minister thinks that he should be promoted to the title of Lord Qin as a reward." ”

"Yes, Lord Qin is still a marquis, and the minister also thinks that Lord Qin should be promoted to duke, please make a clear decision."

Another one who joined the list was Wei Zhongxing, the Imperial Minister of Culture, Education and Health. Since Qin Duan established a relationship with him for the establishment of two universities in the northwest, the relationship between the two has become close rapidly, and Qin Duan has also sent people to send various local products in the northwest from time to time, which makes the attitude of this old man of the DPRK and China who has a relationship with him obviously inclined to Qin Du.

Zhao Youxiao nodded slightly, the promotion to duke was just a trivial matter, and he was about to issue an order. I saw another figure stand up, "Yan'er, what else do you have any opinions?" "It is the crown prince Zhao Yan who is listed.

"Erchen thinks that it is a matter of course to be promoted to the official title of Lord Qin, and now that Beiloulan has been included in the jurisdiction of the empire, it can be regarded as an administrative region of the empire, but this Beiloulan is newly determined, the external forces are complicated, and there are many local ethnic minorities. What's more, it is far away from the center of the empire, and there is a large Hengduan mountain range in the middle, which is difficult for birds to cross, and only communicates with the northwest territory of the Qin people, so Erchen thought that it was urgent to clarify the status of this Beiloulan first and determine the main administrative officials. Zhao Yan, who was full of energy, said confidently.

"Well, that's good, Lang'er has a point, that's up to you. What should be done with this North Loulan? Zhao Youxiao was in a good mood and smiling.

Erchen thought. We don't need to rush to turn this Beiloulan into an ordinary administrative region of the empire, which may intensify the hostility that still exists in this area, and can be temporarily designated as a special area, and the situation will stabilize in a few years before making a conclusion. ”

"As for the person who will take on the heavy responsibility of this North Loulan region, it is naturally up to you, the emperor, to decide. However, Erchen thinks that the geographical location of this North Loulan is too remote, and the power of our Great Qin people is not strong, so we must strengthen military control, and Lord Qin should be the best candidate, please make a clear decision from my father. Zhao Yan had a smile on his face.

"Ladies and gentlemen. What do you think? Zhao Youxiao calmed down and asked.

"The old minister thinks that what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is extremely true, the empire has spread far and wide through this matter, Lord Qin has made great contributions, and the geographical location of Beiloulan is special, if you want to ensure a smooth transition, Lord Qin should be the best person to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Beiloulan region, please Your Majesty." Wei Zhongxian added fuel to the fire.

Seeing this, some other ministers also echoed the opinions of the two, who would like to pour cold water on the head of the emperor's majesty, not to mention that now that Qin Dusk is in full swing, he can't win.

"Well, Yan'er and your Aiqing's intentions are deeply in line with my heart, Qin Dui!"

"Wechen is here!" Qin Duan had already touched the ground on one knee.

"I have appointed you as the Duke of Yongsheng, and concurrently serve as the governor of the North Loulan region, I hope you will not live up to my expectations and guard the border for me!" Zhao Youxiao said solemnly.

"Thank you, Weichen will live up to the trust!"

Qin Duan suppressed the joy in his heart and replied respectfully. I didn't expect such a big harvest this time, and it seems that I was worried in vain.

However, Qin Duan also knew that the more this was the case, the more cautious he had to be, and only in this way could he return to his northwest safely.

Next, Zhao Youxiao, who was in a happy mood, asked about the basic situation of Beiloulan, and Qin Duan also picked up some local peculiar customs and customs, and heard Zhao Youxiao with a smile on his face, nodding again and again, and some interested ministers were in a good mood when they saw that His Majesty the Emperor was rarely in a good mood, so they echoed the joke.

There were also a few ministers with gloomy faces who did not join, including the first assistant Ye Xianggao Donglin Party officials. And there are also a few people who are not satisfied in their hearts, but they have to pretend to be happy on the surface, which is really embarrassing.

Pleasant time always flies quickly, when Zhao Youxiao asked about Qin Dui's residence, he learned that Qin Dui actually did not have a residence in the imperial capital, when he gave Qin Du a mansion located in the south and east section of Guihu Avenue in the southern district of the imperial capital, which was originally owned by an earl of the empire, but this marquis became a victim in the officialdom struggle between the imperial court and the central government, and was assigned to fill the border as early as three years ago, this residence was confiscated by the empire, and his family went away and became an empty house, so it was given to Qin Dui by His Majesty the Emperor Xià, and became Qin Dui's residence in the imperial capital.

After the dispersal of the court, Qin Dui, who was secretly happy, humbly chatted and laughed with the ministers who went down to the court together, and at the same time met some other ministers in the court that he did not know under the introduction of Wei Zhongxing, the minister of culture, education and health of the empire. Qin Dui's modest conversation, low-key style, and the fact that the officials who were older than him were very respectful, at least on the surface, quickly won the favor of many ministers who had no conflict of interest with Qin Dui.

Considering that he still had considerable hostility from opposition forces in the court, Qin Duan was very low-key after entering the city, and of more than a hundred guards, Qin Duan only brought twenty into the imperial capital.

Qin Dui, who had just walked out of the palace gate, had not yet thought about where to go, when an official who was already waiting outside the gate had already stepped forward. (To be continued......)