Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 26 Passing the torch from generation to generation
"So I really didn't say anything nonsense. I just reported to my father my recent thoughts and the work dynamics of the harem."

"You're right. Why have you been attending elementary school so obediently these past few days? Is it because you like elementary school?"

Secretariat, Primary School.

Li Ming knelt on his exclusive seat and listened respectfully to the teachings of his mentor Fang Xuanling.

Don't ask. If you ask, it's about respecting teachers and elders. It has nothing to do with the men's and women's doubles matches that took place in Liangyi Hall and Lide Hall.

His little followers couldn't wait to eat the melon... no, to ask Brother Xiang Ming about his well-being.

But after a glance from Fang Xuanling, he obediently sat back in his seat.

The gossip that His Majesty had a "deep and frank exchange of views" with Li Ming a few days ago spread like wildfire and quickly spread inside and outside the Taiji Palace.

The melon was crisp and sweet. After all, ever since Li Shimin became the emperor from the King of Qin, people rarely saw him lose his temper so purely.

And Li Ming was also recorded in the daily records as the first person to expose his buttocks in the Liangyi Hall, and his name will be recorded in the history books forever.

"Your Majesty has asked me to convey a few instructions to you gentlemen. The following are His Majesty's original words. Please listen carefully--"

Fang Xuanling took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then turned to the restless elementary school students and said calmly:
"You bunch of stinky boys, you don't study all day, you just idle around and hang out with filthy people. Your father keeps complaining to me all day, and I'm tired of it. If any of you dare to skip class again, don't come here anymore."

After saying that, he turned to a certain "dirty" person and said:

"Especially Li Ming. From now on, you are not allowed to go anywhere except the Literature Hall and the Lide Hall. In two days, I will personally check your homework."

The most horrific story was told in the calmest tone.

When the city gate catches fire, the fish in the pond are affected. No matter how angry the children are, they can only think that they have bad luck and study the new "Standards for Being a Good Pupil and Child" obediently.

It is said that after His Majesty showed "concern" for Li Ming, he reflected deeply on the past, summoned old stubborn people such as Kong Yingda, Yan Xiangshi, and Zhu Liang, and compiled a set of feudal dregs overnight.

It is more than a dozen centuries ahead of the others.

It is hard to say whether a certain teacher who had one year's salary deducted was behind His Majesty's expanded handling of the case.

In class, Li Ming ignored everything and refused to be corrupted by feudal ideas. He started to think again in his mind.

He now feels like he has survived a disaster.

It was not because he had committed a terrible crime and angered the emperor.

But it was because he was just one step away from being crowned king.

As many people don’t know, the early Tang Dynasty partially implemented the "feudal system with Tang Dynasty characteristics."

Although the title of king is an honorary title, sometimes the positions of governor (political chief) and governor (military chief) of the corresponding prefectures and counties of the fiefdom will be added, so that the prince can also take charge of the military and political power of the fiefdom.

In the update of the state and county system version, a nostalgic patch for the feudal system was added.

However, at that time, Li Shimin only bestowed the title of King of Cao on Li Ming.

However, he was not granted the posts of Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Caozhou at the same time.

A complete figurehead prince, a version trap.

He has no actual power at all, but instead attracts a lot of attention.

The real title of king = title.

In other words, if he had not committed suicide in time and provoked the real dragon's anger, he would have been included in the Death Notes of Changsun Wuji and Wu Zetian.

Yes, he had a confrontation with the emperor in class a few days ago, and part of it was his true feelings, and part of it was intentional.

The mixture of truth and falsehood made his acting impeccable, truly aroused Li Shimin's anger, and allowed him to escape the disaster of being crowned king.

It’s just a pity that Li Shimin didn’t allow him to demote himself to a commoner in one go.

This means that after one disaster, there will be another.

He also understood Li Shimin's character to some extent, and was afraid that after his anger subsided, he would do something weird like "This boy is like me, make him a king!"

A real man was born between heaven and earth, how can he live in the palace for a long time in depression!

My coffins are still piled up in the shop in Xishi!
"I need to pee!" Li Ming slammed the table and stood up.

The young scholars serving beside Li Ming stood up at the same time and said, "Your Highness, I will be your guard."

The corner of Li Ming's mouth twitched.

"Wei Daijia, aren't you guarding the gate? Why did you stick to me like a dog-skin plaster when I passed Yongxiang today?"

Wei Daijia bowed with a dark face:
"Your Majesty has ordered me to serve as your Highness's official secretary and report your every move to Your Majesty every day. I will fulfill my duty as ordered by my king and father!"

The so-called Dianqian is a spy sent by the emperor to monitor the prince to see if he is rebelling or not.

From being a general of the Sixteen Guards to being a snitch, Wei Daijia thanked the emperor with gritted teeth and was full of enthusiasm for this new job.

He must, must, keep a close eye on the culprit who caused him to receive this "honor".

"I can't pee when someone is watching me. I won't pee anymore."

Restrained from peeing, Li Ming sat back in boredom.

Fang Xuanling glanced at it and said slowly, "Let's stop here for a quarter of an hour."

The children felt dizzy and hunched over the table, not wanting to move.

Li Ming looked at the miserable state of his comrades with pity, and slyly approached Fang Xuanling:
"Mr. Fang..."

"You can ask me for advice on anything you don't understand in the book." Fang Xuanling blocked his mouth.

Li Ming said compassionately:

"Your Majesty has taught us more than once that we should put the people of the world first. People in the capital who can't afford to eat are still waiting for us to give them porridge. I am worried about them."

"Your Highness, rest assured. The porridge stall is being looked after by someone, as is the more than 80,000 kilograms of copper coins of unknown origin."

Fang Xuanling glanced at him: "Without you guys messing around, they can work more efficiently."

As he spoke, he tapped the table lightly with his fingers.

Li Ming saw that the teacup was empty, and immediately, with foresight, poured tea for his mentor:
"Oh, teacher, I do have an academic question that I would like to discuss with you.

"Suppose someone has a small misunderstanding with his father and is grounded by his father. How can he resolve the misunderstanding?"

Is the someone you are talking about yourself... Wei Daijia muttered to himself.

Fang Xuanling took a sip of tea slowly:

"First, I will try my best to avoid misunderstandings."

Listening to your words is like listening to a speech... Li Ming wanted to complain. Fang Xuanling continued:

"For example, if Your Highness wants to be crowned a king, you can decline by saying, 'I am reluctant to leave the capital and serve my father for the rest of my life', or 'I am not virtuous and talented, and I am afraid I will fail the emperor's grace'.

"There are many excuses. Why did you have to compete with His Majesty in the palace? I was fined a year's salary because of it."

Fang Xuanling's tone was filled with resentment.

After successfully getting the Lao Deng gold coins, Li Ming felt much happier and suddenly found a bright spot:
"Teacher knows that I don't want to be crowned king?"

Fang Xuanling flipped through the textbook he was about to teach, not even bothering to look at him:

"You have the spirit of keeping a low profile written all over your face."

Keep a low profile?

Wei Daijia felt that he had heard something quite profound.

Has the struggle between the princes become so fierce?
Li Ming's expression also froze, and he immediately began to massage Fang Xuanling's back attentively:
"Oh, you are so well-planned, I can't hide anything from you! To be honest, I feel like I am standing in a dangerous place, walking on a tightrope..."

He kept calling him "father prime minister" and his ugly face made Wei Daijia feel ashamed to look at him.

"It's just groundless worry." Fang Xuanling gave the same opinion as Li Shimin.

After all, people are limited by time, and Xiangfu cannot predict the future... Li Ming deeply understands Xiangfu Fang's mistakes and asks shamelessly:
"Let's not talk about this matter anymore. Let's go back to the assumption just now. How can I... no, how can that person calm down my father and let me go?"

The names of people are all messed up... Wei Daijia was too lazy to complain.

Fang Xuanling closed the book:
"How about waiting patiently for the father to calm down?"

"Hey, don't be so rigid~" Li Ming shamelessly massaged the teacher's shoulders:

"I just want my father to calm down as soon as possible. After all, anger is harmful to the body. I am also filial to my father."

Fang Xuanling's tone began to become a little impatient:
"If you really want to, then study hard and stop letting your mind wander. Are you done asking questions? I'm ready to start class."

Seeing that soft tactics didn't work, Li Ming simply resorted to cheating:
"I don't care, I don't care. You have told me this much, so there must be a way! You are my chief historian, and if you keep it to yourself, I will report you to my father!"

Fang Xuanling was not angry, and said quietly:

"Do you know why your father has been so anxious recently?"

"He is in a state of panic?" Li Ming was stunned.

Fang Xuanling glanced at him and taught him earnestly:

"You should sometimes think from his Majesty's perspective. Find out what he is most concerned about, and then..."

"And then solve his problem for him?"

“Achieve your own goals while solving problems.”

hiss~
Li Ming stood in awe.

Just one line of words condenses the insight of a professional bureaucrat.

Old Silver Coin is really teaching himself.

He asked:
"What is the most worrying thing for Father right now?"

"Your Highness, since you think everyone wants to harm you, why do you ask so many questions to a foreign minister like me?"

Fang Xuanling opened the book again and ignored Li Ming.

Li Ming was stunned, touched the back of his head and said embarrassedly:
"Maybe it's because I know the teacher is an old fox, and any knowledge I can get from him is a good one."

Fang Xuanling slammed the book on the table.

"roll!"

Send that naughty kid back.

…………

For the first time since Li Ming started school, the primary school curriculum was taught from beginning to end.

Fang Xuanling packed his books in a relaxed mood.

Fortunately, there is no problem with my investment, and His Highness Li Ming is still reliable.

A few days ago, when people just knew what happened in Liangyi Palace, even Lao Fang, who had experienced many ups and downs, was considering whether to cut his losses.

Because Li Ming's curses were so harsh, every word hit Your Majesty's soft spot.

Put yourself in his shoes. If Fang Yize dared to say these words to him, he would have his legs broken anyway.

What’s more, he is an emperor whose dignity cannot be challenged.

However, His Majesty's subsequent series of measures were unexpected -

Strengthen education.

Gone.

Even the aide Wei Daijia, who was agreed to be assigned to him, was just given a new title and was still demoted.

What kind of treatment is this?
It's simply a loving interaction between father and son.

As for that butt, it is even more intriguing.

Beat him in public in Liangyi Palace.

Isn't this announcing to the whole world that this kid is my good son who I personally discipline?
Looking back, Your Majesty has never behaved so much like a father in front of other princes and princesses, except to his young son Li Zhi and daughter Li Mingda.

"Could it be that His Majesty's disrespectful words have touched your Majesty's heart?"

Fang Xuanling felt that he might have underestimated the true ability of this naughty child.

This little trick is so elaborate and cunning.

Fang Xuanling gathered his scattered thoughts and looked at Wei Daijia who was standing aside with a smile.

"Wei Dianqian, are you going to report to His Majesty word for word what I just said to His Highness?"

Wei Daijia's face flashed through various tangled expressions like a revolving lantern, and finally returned to confusion:
"What childish words did you say?"

Fang Xuanling smiled.

"You are not ordinary either. You have the potential to be a prime minister."

(End of this chapter)