Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 96 You are all my wings
"It was my mother who persuaded my father to release all the future prince consorts back to Hebei."

Li Ling spoke calmly.

Li Ming was stunned:
"Auntie?"

What mother would kick her daughter out?
"why is that?"

"To appease the Hebei nobles." Li Ling's eyes sparkled:

"For the Tang Dynasty, and even more for you."

"for me?"

The night before arranging a marriage for Li Ling, Yang mentioned it.

Hebei has always been at odds with Li Shimin and is more inclined towards Li Jiancheng's party.

If we can use this as a link and draw on it for support...

Not to mention how much material help is provided.

The most crucial thing is Hebei’s geostrategic value.

A map immediately appeared in Li Ming's mind.

His Liaodong military base was located in the east, separated from Youzhou in Hebei Province by the Yanshan Mountain.

Hebei is the key to the Northeast.

If we can get through there, it will be like having a springboard to the Central Plains...

"But...what are you going to do?" Li Ming was worried.

Li Ling smiled and joked:
"I should learn from a certain prince, be good at dancing with long sleeves, make friends widely, and win the hearts of the people in Hebei..."

"I'm talking about you, what should you do?" Li Ming couldn't help but raise his voice:

"You have lived in the palace all your life, and suddenly you have to go to a strange place and deal with strangers..."

Li Ling gently held Li Ming's hand and said softly:
"We sisters are the daughters of criminals, born in the imperial palace, and walked in danger.

“It’s all thanks to you that I am where I am today.

"Now that you are in need, how can we just stand by and watch?"

Li Ming didn't know what to say for a moment.

"The other four sisters will also be getting married soon. When the time comes, they will go to their respective places to smooth out the relationship for you."

Li Ling held Li Ming's hand tightly and shook it vigorously:
"You have to...live well."

After Li Ling left, Li Ming was surprised to find that Yang was standing in a dimly lit corner.

"Auntie?"

"Why are you still in the palace?" Although Yang's tone was reluctant, it was more of a reproach.

"I...didn't marry in Hebei." Li Ming felt a little guilty.

"Yes, because you married yourself to the Northeast. What on earth were you thinking? It's a bitter and cold place, others would avoid it even if they were exiled, but you took the initiative to go there."

Yang was both angry and amused, and then said seriously:

"Tomorrow, since you are going to govern Liaodong, you should go there in person to see what the place is like and what resources are needed. Then you can get to know the local officials."

This is indeed the truth.

Even if Li Ming was not granted the title of king, he did not have to stay in his fiefdom forever.

But you can't play it as an offline monarch without even showing his face.

Otherwise, even if the front line is fine, the rear area will catch fire first.

Li Ming pouted:
"Mother, I wanted to go to Liaodong, but because of the local officials' affairs, I have been delayed until now."

"What does the magistrate have to do with whether you go or not?"

"I want the power to appoint and dismiss personnel in Pingzhou and Yingzhou, but my grandfather won't give it to me."

Hiss... Yang took a deep breath.

She realized that she had underestimated the child's greed.

"What do you want to do? Cut Liaodong out of the Tang Dynasty?"

They collected their own taxes and minted their own coins, and did not have to hand over any other products such as salt and iron.

This time even the officials have to be appointed and dismissed by themselves. What is the difference between the imperial court and the one that lost Liaodong?
No, it would be better to lose Liaodong, so that we don’t have to rely on a constant supply of blood transfusions like we do now.

This is like raising a big dad for nothing!

“Well…those officials are incompetent, which is not conducive for me to develop my power…” Li Ming blinked and looked away awkwardly.

Have you ever come into contact with those officials? They always say that they are conservative and incompetent...

Yang was too lazy to expose her son's excuses, so she sighed and said:

"I will speak to His Majesty for you."

"Mom, you're so great!" Li Ming pouted his greasy little lips with a smile and moved closer to Yang's face.

"Disgusting, it's all saliva." Yang said with disgust, but still bent down and let his little mouth come close to hers.

In Li Ming's ear, Yang whispered:

"Liaodong is not as stable as Guanzhong. There is Goguryeo in the north, and there are foreigners in the territory. You must be careful and safe on this trip."

"Don't worry, I'm going to be fine with Sima Hou leading his troops to protect me." Li Ming is very confident in his team.

Yang still couldn't let go:

"Although Hou Junji is brave and resourceful, Goguryeo is like wild wolves in the mountains. If we kill one group, there will be another group. I am afraid he can't handle it alone." "There is a fierce general who has some old ties with me and Hou Junji. If you can recruit him, he will be a help to you."

Give it to the helper and the general. My mother is really a great teammate... Li Ming gave Yang a kiss again and asked excitedly:

"Who is it?"

"Mr. Wu'an, Xue Wanche." Yang said:
"He was originally Li Jiancheng's confidant, and was transferred to Li Yuanji's mansion to serve as the deputy guard. During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, it was he who led the army to fight against your father. After the defeat, he hid in Mount Zhongnan, and was only willing to come down the mountain after being appeased several times."

Who doesn’t like a loyal and brave tiger general?

"I understand. Mother wants to use her relationship with Li Yuanji to trick him into... uh, recruit him to my side?"

Yang's face suddenly looked a little embarrassed:
"That may not work. Li Yuanji is not very kind to him."

Yes, Li Ming remembered.

His mother's ex-husband, Li Yuanji, the fourth son of Li Shimin who almost strangled him to death at Xuanwu Gate, was a beast.

When he was born, he was abandoned by his mother because of his ugly appearance. It was a maid who secretly raised him and saved him from death.

Unexpectedly, when Li Yuanji grew up, he executed the maid who saved his life because of a trivial matter.

It would be strange if such a scum who repays kindness with grievance could win the hearts of the people.

Xue Wanche was loyal to Li Jiancheng.

"But I know what Xue Wanche wants."

Yang said slowly:

"If we can help him solve it, coupled with Hou Junji's mediation, we may be able to win him over to your side."

The harem could be expanded a bit, Li Ming couldn't help but rub his hands:

"What does he want?"

"A daughter-in-law."

"daughter in law?"

This answer was beyond Li Ming's expectations, and he didn't know how to respond.

How could a great general lack a woman?

As if seeing Li Ming's doubts, Yang explained:

“Xue Wanche is a martial arts fanatic. Apart from fighting, he may not be very smart in other aspects.

"Nice girls don't like him, and he doesn't like ordinary girls."

Wow, it turns out he’s an older bachelor who doesn’t like to take a bath... Li Ming grinned.

Although I understand the other party's pain points, I am just a little boy and six married women, and I can't help...

Yang said:

"We can talk about Xue Wanche's matter after you return from Liaodong. During this time, I will also talk to His Majesty on your behalf."

"Okay." Li Ming was very well behaved.

It’s really cool to have great teammates to help lead the team.

According to his plan, Liaodong is just the first step.

Land, resources and population were all demanded from Goguryeo.

Of course, Goguryeo was not a market economy, and needed to use a visible big hand to force their resources into its own pockets.

This requires the support of force.

Ah Niang is right. It is indeed not enough for Marquis Junji to be both the commander and the general...

Li Ming was thinking excitedly when he suddenly realized that his mother had turned her face away.

Li Ming put his sneaky little head over, and Yang turned her head away. Then he put his head over again, and Yang turned her head away again.

As if avoiding his sight.

Li Ming shouted: "My mother is crying?"

"I didn't..." Yang explained hurriedly, but her voice was obviously crying.

Li Ming was silent for a while and said:
"I'm not going to Liaodong anymore."

"Don't be so willful. Why are you working so hard to be the governor of Liaodong?"

"Then come with me to Liaodong."

"No, your majesty needs someone to blow the wind for you."

"That……"

Li Ming choked up for a moment and whispered in his mother's ear:

"Then... Mother, if we all leave, won't you be lonely?"

Ugh……

Yang sighed slowly. Under the dim candlelight, two crystal tear marks flickered on her face.

How can a mother let go of her own child?

Her expression was full of reluctance.

But her tone was very firm, and her eyes seemed to drift back to that day fourteen years ago:

"Being separated by land is better than being separated by Yin and Yang..."

(End of this chapter)