Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 59 Zhangsun Wuji: That kid is actually playing a big game? !
Yes, this son-in-law was snatched by Li Ming for his sister... Li Shimin was so excited that he wanted to nod and say yes.

But after looking at Changsun Wuji's expression, he calmly changed his words:
"She is Li Yuanji's eldest daughter, and she was married to appease the farmers in Hebei.

"Assisted by the machine, you don't know that when the Cui family found out that their family was listed as a third-rate surname, their faces turned green. Hahaha."

Li Shimin laughed out loud and skillfully changed the topic.

Zhang Sun Wuji bowed and praised sincerely:

"Your Majesty's strategy is brilliant. It can make the powerful families in Guannei and Hebei irreconcilable.

"While both sides are attacking each other, Your Majesty can sit back and reap the benefits, and you can govern the country well without doing anything."

These are his true words.

As the leader of the foreign relatives' power in the court, Zhangsun Wuji fought against the gentry on the front line for many years.

He could personally feel that the conflicts between landlords and powerful people were becoming more peaceful.

But as a whole, they are becoming increasingly disobedient to His Majesty the Emperor.

It seemed as if the Central Plains had been stabilized and His Majesty no longer led the troops in person, and the world had forgotten the terror of General Tian Ce.

But now, the civil and administrative skills displayed by His Majesty are in no way inferior to his military skills.

He used the "Clan Records" to stir up conflicts between the Hebei and Guanlong groups, and then sat on the sidelines to watch the fight between the two tigers.

The more vigorously people fight below, the more stable the throne will be.

Moreover, Your Majesty, through the two marriages with the Wei and Cui families, seems to be treating both sides equally, but in fact, you are taking sides on the Hebei side.

Needless to say, the people of Hebei were helped by Your Majesty in times of trouble. Thinking of the relationship between children and relatives, they will do less evil in the future.

However, Guanlong, the basic base for the rise of the Li Tang Dynasty, was treated like a farmer in Hebei.

This in itself is a wake-up call.

But the Guanlong gentry still have no way to express their grievances.

Because Wei also married the prince, it's fair.

Is it difficult to demand extraordinary treatment with confidence?
It not only warned the Guanlong gentry who wanted to compromise with the Hebei gentry, but also avoided breaking off relations with them.

The brother-in-law's outrageous move made Changsun Wuji's scalp tingle.

"It's just..." Changsun Wuji hesitated to speak.

"What are your concerns, Assistant Engine? Feel free to speak up. I'm always happy to hear your suggestions." Li Shimin asked with a smile.

Zhang Sun Wuji thought about it and decided to pour cold water on his excited brother-in-law:
"It's just that the daughter of Prince Hailing (Li Yuanji) is combined with the old power of Prince Xi (Li Jiancheng) in Hebei. Is this..."

Li Shimin waved his hand generously and said:

"It doesn't matter. My son Li You is the grandson of Yin Shishi, the master who dug up my Li family's ancestral grave.

"Are you worried that Li You might rebel?"

Changsun Wuji was speechless about Li Shimin's extraordinary...magnanimity (?), and he bowed again and praised him, saying:

"Your Majesty's brilliant plan brings peace to the world."

Li Shimin was not a person who was greedy for merit, so he shook his head subconsciously and said:

"No, no, this is mine..."

The next sentence "Good boy Li Ming" got stuck in his throat and was swallowed back by him.

After a quarrel with Li Ming, he still sneered at the boy's unreasonable fear.

But he was no longer as outspoken as before and no longer said in front of the prince's uncle, "This boy has the talent to rule the world."

"Yes, that's my strategy." Li Shimin nodded firmly.

I didn’t say no... Changsun Wuji was full of question marks.

"By the way, Auxiliary Engine, what are you here for?" After having a good time bragging, Li Shimin finally remembered the main business.

Zhang Sun Wuji sighed helplessly:

“I’m still here for the dispute between Xizhou and Xichangzhou.

"The ministers beg Your Majesty to abolish Xizhou and establish Xichangzhou instead, and let the locals rule it."

Li Shimin became angry again:

"Gaochang is an important place on the trade route, how can we hand it over to the natives?
“That place leads directly to the Ili River Valley. If it is controlled by the Western Turks, then the caravans can only cross the Pamir Plateau to go to the Western Regions!
"And the people of Gaochang are not unsophisticated! Qu Wentai and Qu Zhisheng, who ruled Gaochang, are also Han Chinese!"

After complaining, he calmed down and asked suddenly:

“Which ministers are opposing this?”

Chang Sun Wuji was well prepared:

"Here's the list."

Making the list behind the scenes, this guy is a sinister person... Li Shimin muttered to himself as he took a look.

There are fewer people than before, and there is no one with the surname Wei or Cui.

"Haha, the lead dog is indeed a good idea." Li Shimin stroked his mustache with pleasure.

Changsun Wuji secretly glanced at the emperor's proud expression, then immediately looked away obediently.

"I already know about this, don't worry about it."

Li Shimin threw the list into the incense burner.

Changsun Wuji bowed and took his leave.

Before leaving, he caught a glimpse of the pile of children's self-criticisms he had brought a few days ago, which were still piled messily on His Majesty's desk.

The palace maids clean every day, so Your Majesty must have just seen it.

On the top of the pile of self-reviews, there was one that was particularly worn out, with the edges of the paper frayed. There were two large characters on the top:

Li Ming.

Changsun Wuji raised his eyebrows and retreated silently.

After watching his brother-in-law disappear from his sight, Li Shimin called out to his friend:
"Go find Ashina Jieshe and bring Li Ming back from Xishi. I want to see him."

"As you wish." Otomo said he was not surprised.

"And more." Li Shimin added:
"Send Concubine Yang to Lizheng Palace to serve me."

"As you wish... uh, which Concubine Yang?" Oban scratched his head.

It’s not that he is unskilled in his business, but that the scumbag Li has kept a large number of concubines with the surname Yang in his harem.

Li Shimin said unhappily:
"Of course it's Li Ming's biological mother, the one from Lide Hall!"

"Yes, sir!" Not daring to keep the grumpy old Li waiting for long, Otomo ran away.

Li Shimin tapped the table with a wicked smile on his face:
"Let him review his mistakes and he wrote a complaint. How should we reward that brat?"

How about a thrilling mixed doubles match?

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After Changsun Wuji left the Lizheng Hall, the more he thought about it, the more strange the matter seemed to him.

He had followed Li Shimin for too long, and although he couldn't say he knew his boss's tactics inside out, he at least had figured out the basic rules.

It is true that Your Majesty has superb political skills, but he has always been "rule-abiding".

Such a bold move to hit the Guanlong base and kill the unstable forces in Hebei...

All I can say is, it was very unexpected.

He felt that something was not right.

A person you have been with day and night for decades suddenly acts unconventionally.

This situation usually means that he was either hit on the head by a stone.

Or, there is off-field assistance.

The problem is that Changsun Wuji knows everyone in the court.

Who would come up with such an idea?

Changsun Wuji stroked his chin, and the eye-catching words "Li Ming" on the table appeared in front of him for no reason.

At this time, a young eunuch hurriedly ran out of the hall.

He immediately stopped the other party:
"Eunuch, where are you going?"

In the Tang Dynasty, not every eunuch was worthy of the title of "eunuch". Only those of high status could receive this honor.

This is equivalent to a small clerk being respectfully addressed as "somewhere" by the head of a sister unit.

The young eunuch immediately said in fear:

"I don't deserve it, I'm going to the harem."

Changsun Wuji frowned:
"It's broad daylight, Your Majesty, why...

"Which concubine are you looking for to serve you?"

This is the emperor's private matter, and it would be impolite to ask further.

But the young eunuch was confused and answered honestly:

"The one from Lide Hall."

"Oh." Changsun Wuji nodded:

"Who is from Lide Hall?"

It was too much for him to pinpoint his brother-in-law's harem.

"It's Yang... No, Concubine Yang!"

The young eunuch left in a hurry after saying this.

Changsun Wuji’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

There are many Yang Fei.

But there was only one person who became Concubine Yang.

Coincidentally, she is Li Ming’s biological mother.

My elder sister married into a noble family in Hebei, and my mother was allowed to serve as an attendant in the Lizheng Palace of Empress Changsun...

No matter how you look at it, this seems like a reward for him!

Could it be that he really came up with this evil idea?

Impossible, he is still so young...

No, if it's that child, nothing is impossible.

The recent public opinion that has hit the court and demanded the release of Hou Junji was instigated by that guy.

For this reason, all of Chang Sun Yan’s hair was pulled out!
Only that guy could do such a thing as beating up the Guanlong clan with a stick!
And according to the report from the Dali Temple, this child has been in secret contact with Hou Junji...

"Hou Junji... together with the Hebei nobles... and Li Jiancheng's old forces..."

Changsun Wuji connected everything together and couldn't help but feel horrified.

What does “that” prince want to do? !

(End of this chapter)