Li Xiu knew very well that as long as he made a decision, it was basically impossible to change it. Especially as Ma Zheng is older, the more stubborn his personality is. Even if he and Princess Pingyang persuaded him, it would be useless. For example, this time he wanted to return to Feinusi, on the surface, to seek Li Xiu's opinions, but in fact he had already made a decision in his heart. The real reason for meeting Li Xiu was just to tell him about this and ask him for help.

"Uncle Ma, you want to ask Zhao Deyan to be your deputy. This is indeed a good idea, but the difficulties are also very obvious!" Li Xiu couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression when he heard Mr. Ma's thoughts.

Zhao Deyan is indeed a very suitable candidate, and even Li Xiu couldn't think of a second person who was more suitable than him. However, Zhao Deyan is not the little spy he used to be, but has become the governor of Hongzhou in the Tang Dynasty and the real senior official.

Moreover, Zhao Deyan did a very good job in Hongzhou. Millions of Turkic people went to him and were eventually ruled and obeyed. Hongzhou's land reclamation also achieved remarkable results, which turned Hongzhou from a flooded land to a famous fish and rice town. It handed over a large amount of grain every year, and even attracted many Han people to settle down.

It can be said that Zhao Deyan's political achievements should have been promoted long ago. Li Shimin once wanted to transfer him back to Chang'an for office several times, but Zhao Deyan just didn't want to because his hatred for the Turks has not been completely eliminated. For example, the Turks in Hongzhou are decreasing every year, and he even used various methods to reduce the fertility rate of the Turks. It can be said that his hatred for the Turks has become a bit pathological, and it is not easy to let him leave Hongzhou.

"Yes, Zhao Deyan has a deep obsession with Hongzhou. It is estimated that the Turks in Hongzhou will not die and he will not come back at all." Ma Ye sighed and said helplessly. It was precisely because he knew this that he wanted to ask Li Xiu for help. After all, Zhao Deyan is an introverted person and can be called his friend. The only civil and military officials in the court are probably Li Xiu.

"This..." Li Xiu hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said, "Uncle Ma, I understand what you mean. I will personally write a letter to Zhao Deyan to persuade him, but I am not sure whether he is willing to come back?"

"What you want is your words, but I guess you are very sure of convinced Zhao Deyan. After all, the Turks in Hongzhou were almost killed by him, and the rest were just some Shumin people who dare not resist. Moreover, we are dealing with the Western Turks this time. Although they are different from Jie Li's Turks, they are all Turks after all, and Zhao Deyan is likely to be moved!" Mr. Ma said again at this time.

Hearing Ma Ye's words, Li Xiu nodded in agreement. Zhao Deyan's hatred towards the Turks was actually a bit pathological, so his rule over the Turks in Hongzhou was also very cruel and he would kill people at any time. This is also the main reason why the population of Turks under his rule has been decreasing. However, he has been killing for so many years, so he probably should be bored. The Western Turks are a good target to divert hatred.

"Uncle Ma, since you have been determined to return to Feinusi, I will no longer persuade you. But what should the princess and Hen'er do? The mother and daughter are not as easy as me." Li Xiu suddenly spoke again at this time. Although he understood Ma Ye's thoughts, he still did not agree with his choice in his heart. If Ma Ye could not convince Hener and his daughter and gave up returning to Feinusi, he would be very happy.

"This..." Sure enough, when Li Xiu mentioned his wife and daughter, Ma Ye couldn't help but show a hesitant expression. He and Princess Guanghua had a deep affection. Although He Er was not his biological daughter, their relationship was deeper than that of ordinary father and daughter, so he cared very much about He Er and his mother and daughter.

Mr. Ma hesitated for a while, and finally raised his head and said to Li Xiu: "That... He'er listens to you the most, otherwise you can help me..."

"Uncle Ma, don't harm me. Even if He'er listens to me, he won't agree to let someone of your age go and work hard again, let alone the princess. If she lets her know that I'm helping you, she will scold me for being so bloody!" Before Ma Master finished speaking, Li Xiu refused very simply, jokingly, he didn't want to hold this tank for Ma Master.

Seeing Li Xiu refuse, Ma Ye was also a little annoyed and said angrily: "If you don't want to help, I'll go back and tell them myself!"

After Ma said that, he left with a swaying sleeve. Li Xiu laughed, but then shook his head with some distress, then returned to the inner house to find Princess Pingyang and told her about it. After all, Princess Pingyang will know about such a big thing sooner or later, so it would be better to tell her earlier.

"Uncle Ma is so old, why can't I let go!" Princess Pingyang was not as anxious as Li Xiu thought. Instead, she was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then sighed. It seemed that she also knew Ma's feelings for Feinusi. After all, she and Ma were more like father and daughter. She also saw the effort and energy Ma had spent on Feinusi at the beginning.

"I also advised Uncle Ma, but he just refused to listen. Moreover, Feinusi is indeed a little declining now. Uncle Ma can't bear to see his half-life's hard work ruined, so he agreed to come out again." Li Xiu sighed at this time.

"The older Uncle Ma is, the more stubborn he is. No matter how much we persuade him, it will be useless. The most important thing now is to find a capable helper for him to worry less. Do you have confidence that Zhao Deyan husband?" Princess Pingyang sighed again at this time, and then said very rationally.

"Zhao Deyan is definitely the most suitable candidate. I am also thinking about how to persuade him to agree to this matter. However, Hongzhou is too far away, and it will take more than half a year to go back and forth. Otherwise, I would really want to persuade him personally, but now I can only write a letter." Li Xiu said helplessly at this time.

On the surface, this matter seems very easy. As long as Li Shimin gave an imperial edict, Zhao Deyan could be transferred back. However, the relationship between the monarch and the ministers of the Tang Dynasty was not as clear as that of later generations. Sometimes the imperial edict was useless. At worst, people could resign from office or quit, and even if they were transferred back, if the other party was unwilling to do so, passive slacking off would be a problem, and they would not be able to help Ma Ye share the pressure.

That night, Li Xiu began to lock himself in the study alone, thinking about how to write this letter of persuasion to Zhao Deyan. However, what Li Xiu did not expect was that on the same night, a major event happened in the far Western Regions, and this incident would also affect the future historical direction of the Tang Dynasty!
Chapter completed!