Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 15: Be crowned king, you must be crowned king!
Fang Xuanling then truthfully described in detail the great achievements of His Highness Li Ming and the transformation of his son Fang Yize.

Li Shimin leaned leisurely on the armrest, tapping his fingers lightly, as if he was enjoying the music played by Hu Ji.

"His Highness Li Ming is in a high position in the government, but he still cares about the people. This is particularly valuable. On the other hand, other wealthy children are born in comfort and have a shallow vision. They fight among themselves for petty gains and cannot see the bigger world."

As if he was thinking of the two "favored" people in his family, Fang Xuanling's tone and blood pressure rose involuntarily, and he paused before returning to his composure.

"Therefore, I believe that Your Highness can be a role model for our children."

The corners of Li Shimin's mouth showed a tendency to curl up, but he quickly smoothed them down and said calmly:

"My children's education is related to the future of the Tang Dynasty. I dare not neglect it for a moment. Lord Xuanling is indeed my loyal minister. He can understand my good intentions."

Fang Xuanling was somewhat surprised: "Is this all arranged by your Majesty?"

The scumbag Li Shimin had a big face and nodded mysteriously:
"Otherwise, how could a child break through the numerous palace restrictions?"

Fang Xuanling didn't really think about it that way. He thought that Li Ming was really born with supernatural powers and had the ability to "go into the streets and alleys as if he was in an empty space."

Because this prince has been restless since he was born, over the years he has successfully left a mark on the thoughts of the court officials.

So it was your majesty who did it on purpose?
The emperor's mind is so terrifying!
Fang Xuanling suddenly envied Kong Yingda.

If he didn't have to pave the way for the incompetent Fang Yizheng and Fang Yiai, he would also like to apply for retirement and live in seclusion in the mountains to become a rich man!
At this moment, the teacher and the student he had never met before had a spiritual connection.

Fang Xuanling was sweating profusely and walked with unsteady steps.

Li Shimin knocked on the armrest proudly, unable to suppress the smile on his face any longer.

For some reason, Lao Fang seemed to be even more in awe of himself.

Oh, he is truly worthy of being my eldest son. Just mentioning his name is enough to give the powerful officials in the court a good beating.

Just as he was about to leave, a large black charcoal head appeared in the hall.

"Oh~ Lord Jingde, my door god. What's the matter with you?" Li Shimin sat back in a dignified manner.

Seeing that His Majesty was in a good mood, Yuchi Jingde stopped beating around the bush:
"Your Majesty, can you allow Li Ming to go to elementary school and give more guidance to my unworthy grandson?"

Li Shimin took a deep breath and controlled the muscles at the corners of his mouth:
"I don't understand what you are talking about, can you explain it in detail?"

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With a profound understanding of "serving the emperor is like serving a tiger", Yuchi Jingde left the Taiji Hall in a cold sweat.

Li Shimin felt inexplicably happy and paced back and forth in the hall excitedly.

"Haha, the way those two old guys look at me has changed!"

The meritorious civil servants and military generals who founded the country, represented by Fang Xuanling and Yuchi Jingde, were extremely capable and talented, but they were also human beings and could become arrogant.

The reason why the group of meritorious officials remained safe and did not cause chaos was because the person sitting on the dragon throne, Li Shimin himself, was the greatest meritorious official in the founding of the Tang Dynasty and was able to keep the situation under control.

But even so, Li Shimin needed to consolidate his authority at all times.

In front of a pack of wolves, the wolf king must not show weakness.

Li Ming, this troublemaker, gave Li Shimin a good opportunity.

"Let my subjects believe that everything is under my control, and that even the prince's bad behavior is intentionally induced by me. This will make them cautious and afraid to do anything behind my back.

"Li Ming did a great job, he is worthy of the ancestors of the Li family!"

Li Shimin rubbed his hands proudly and fell into distress again.

How grand should the ceremony for Prince Cao be? If there is a general amnesty, the other princes will not object, right?
"My control, my control..."

As he was reading, Li Shimin was suddenly startled.

It's bad. If you repeat a lie a thousand times, you will start to believe it.

He hurriedly called his companion: "Quick, find Wei Daijia and pass on my order!"

Otomo was in sync with him: "General Wei has been ordered by your majesty to lead a team to capture His Majesty Li Ming and bring him back to the palace. Your majesty, would you like to urge him to hurry up?"

"No... tell him to ignore Li Ming and come back quickly!" Li Shimin was anxious.

The eunuch hurriedly took his leave and passed by Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji looked back at his back curiously, and asked with a folded hand:

"Your Majesty, is there an emergency?"

Li Shimin had already sat back on the dragon couch with a calm face:

"It's just a little thing. It's a good thing that you're here, so I want to discuss some family matters with you.

"I want Li Ming to move out of the Literature Hall and return to elementary school to study with other students. From your uncle's perspective, do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"

Changsun Wuji replied briefly: "Suitable." Li Shimin was a little surprised.

Changsun Wuji said respectfully:

"I heard this from the unworthy grandson Chang Sun Yan. Your Majesty deliberately released Li Ming from the palace and led the nobles to experience the suffering of the people firsthand.

"Your Majesty has put a lot of effort into teaching his ministers and descendants, and is as wise as Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty. It is a blessing for our Tang Dynasty to have such a wise ruler."

Emperor Wen of Han was the white moonlight of feudal monarchs, the idol of Li Shimin, and the evaluation of Zhangsun Wuji was quite high.

Because ever since Li Ming caused a big fuss in the Liangyi Palace, Changsun Wuji has been full of admiration for the emperor's brother-in-law's methods and has been wearing a filter the whole time.

Your Majesty must have his reasons for opening the door and releasing Li Ming.

"Huh? Oh, yes, that's right. Everything is under my control."

Li Shimin was a little unaccustomed to powerful officials who realized their own strategies. He sorted out his thoughts and asked:

"Since the auxiliary machine has figured out my plan, why are you here this time?"

Chang Sun Wuji took out a battle report from his pocket:
"The army that marched west to Gaochang has returned to its base, and Hou Junji will also return to the capital soon. In addition..."

He pulled out more paperwork.

"There are more and more reports about Hou Junji violating Tang laws, embezzling spoils, looting Gaochang's national treasures, and torturing the local people. His crimes can basically be proven."

Li Shimin's face darkened, and he sighed in frustration:
"Jun Ji has talent, but unfortunately he has no moral integrity, is reckless and greedy for small profits..."

He half-closed his eyes, gently stroked his mustache, pondered for a long time, and slowly opened his eyes, but changed the subject:
"The soldiers have fought for a long distance, and they have sacrificed their lives and made great contributions. But recently, strange rumors have suddenly appeared, accusing our army of lax discipline..."

Changsun Wuji immediately understood what Li Shimin meant - he wanted to let Hou Junji go.

If it were in the past, he would have argued with her.

But after being impressed by His Majesty's superb political skills, he only wanted to say:

"Best regards, Your Majesty."

As he said this, he threw the secret report into the eternal lamp.

Seeing the evidence being burned to ashes one by one, Li Shimin's expression gradually relaxed, and he waved to Changsun Wuji cordially:
"Assistant, come here and choose an auspicious day nearby. I want your good nephew to be promoted."

Chang Sun Wuji smiled and asked back:

"Your Majesty, don't you know what title to give to 'that' prince?"

"The chief secretary of the palace is in place, but the king has not been conferred yet. It's a bit unfair to Xuanling." Li Shimin smiled brightly.

"Besides, I can't just starve to death just because I don't like what to eat."

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"Ah!"

Student Li Ming sneezed.

Maybe some villain is stabbing him in the back, he has been sneezing a lot recently.

In addition to sneezing, he has also been suffering from irritability recently.

After playing around with Wei Daijia for a few times, his father finally gave up on his education and kicked him back to elementary school.

However, he inexplicably felt that his status in the palace was rising.

This is the intuition developed after living in the harem for many years.

Even though he hasn't seen his father recently, he can still see his mother's smile and his sister and aunt's polite words.

Even a look from a eunuch or a bow from a palace maid.

It may be full of deep meaning...

"No, no, no, maybe I've watched too many palace fighting dramas. If my paranoia continues to get this serious, I might really go crazy..."

Li Ming sat at the door of the store, shaking his little head desperately.

Only by escaping from the treacherous palace, going among the people, and hiding in the corners of West Market, can he find a moment of peace in his heart.

However, today, no matter how he tried to comfort himself, he always felt uneasy, as if there was a thorn in his back.

"I've been feeling very anxious today. Do you have any clues, Mr. Xuanling?"

The paralyzed old man sat on a cool mat beside him, sipping his tea leisurely:

"You can't be calm without reading. Maybe this is God reminding Your Highness that you should read some books."

(End of this chapter)