Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 5 Talent in Statecraft
Li Ming:

Not bro...

I punched the Nanshan Nursing Home and kicked the Beihai Kindergarten.

Can this be resolved?

The plan to defile himself and escape should have been perfect.

Who would have known that Di Renjie could bring his plan since traveling through time back to square one with just a few words.

Not only is it the starting point, but it has also taken a big step back!

Because the title of King Cao is now vacant!
My father asked the newly appointed Chief Clerk of Prince Cao's Palace to assist him... Does this mean I'm destined to be the Prince of Cao?

Does this feel like an appointment?
"Congratulations, Your Highness."

Kong Yingda straightened his clothes that were messed up by Li Ming, and bowed to the naughty student:

"Our relationship as teacher and student ends here. It is a pity."

This polite remark comes from the heart.

Although His Highness Li Ming is a little too "holy", it is understandable if he is blinded by loyalty and filial piety.

Your Highness's intentions were good, but the execution was bad.

Mr. Kong is too old to bear grudge against a young boy.

Regardless of their opinions, all the ministers bowed to the future King Cao.

This is the basic skill in officialdom.

Li Ming accepted the congratulations from his ministers woodenly, wanting to cry but without tears.

"Li Ming, did you hear clearly? Hurry up and pay your respects to Master Xuanling as a disciple." Li Shimin's tone was impatient, but the corners of his mouth were full of an aunt's smile.

Because before he came to power, he had some minor conflicts with his father and brothers. He made up for what was lacking and attached great importance to his children's loyalty and filial piety.

Although the fourteenth son was not good at academics, he was able to lose his mind and cause a scene in the court because of a bad word said about his father. He was truly filial.

"Oh..." Li Ming's brain was working so fast that his movements were a little sluggish.

It's over now!

If he is really crowned king, he will definitely not be able to escape the life-threatening hunt by Zhangsun Wuji and Wu Zetian in the future!

unless……

I will be the emperor!
Wake up, there are all kinds of things in the dream... Li Ming shook his head.

I have just personally experienced the verbal sparring in the imperial court.

All I can say is that he was like the atmosphere group in a fantasy novel, and it was over before he even saw the master's move.

With this level of political struggle at the level of a palace fighting drama, not to mention the cunning and treacherous ministers who are trying to scam people, even Di Renjie, who is of the same age, cannot catch up.

What's more, there is a Taizong above him who has transcended the three realms and is both civil and military.

This is the case when the topic is unimportant and the emperor and his ministers are just standing by and watching.

If I really participate in the fight for the throne, and touch upon the fundamental interests of the civil and military officials in the court...

I don’t even know how I died!

"Look at the bright side. At least I have Fang Xuanling to assist me. He is Fang Qiao, a famous prime minister throughout history and a man of great strategy and decision-making..."

Li Ming looked at his new teacher.

Fang Xuanling still had his eyes half-closed, and it was unclear whether he was happy or angry.

Next to him, another old minister with age spots all over his face smiled sinisterly and bowed to him:
"I, your old minister Xiao Yu, congratulate Your Highness and His Excellency Xuan Ling."

How come I seem to have been involved in the open and secret struggles between two old foxes... Li Ming's mouth twitched and he knelt down to the new teacher like a puppet.

This situation made Li Shimin sigh.

Alas, am I too unkind to my youngest son?

So much so that the slightest favor would make him dizzy.

Speaking of which, since Guanyinbi passed away, how long has it been since I went to the harem to see them...

Li Shimin leaned on the backrest and fell into deep thought.

…………

After many twists and turns, the court meeting ended, and Changsun Wuji and Kong Yingda stayed.

Kong Yingda knelt solemnly in front of Li Shimin again.

"I, your honorable servant, beg to resign from the positions of Imperial College Priest and Crown Prince's Right Assistant."

Even though he had experienced ups and downs in his career, the old scholar had to sigh that being with the emperor was like being with a tiger. In just one morning, he experienced the whole process of being bullied by students, beaten by students, and reported by students.

Tired.

The cause of this incident was that the naughty kid rescued the child king, but even so, he almost aroused the emperor's suspicion and almost couldn't get away with it.

What about next time.

What if the framer was not the child, but a close minister, and his goal was to get rid of Kong Yingda?
Kong Yingda suddenly felt that he had lived enough in this life and it was time to retire while the going was good.

"Think twice, Lord Chongyuan." Li Shimin said sincerely:

"I have ordered the naughty students who made you angry to correct their behavior. I even expelled the most naughty one from the primary school. Why do you still insist on leaving?"

Kong Yingda shook his head:
"It is not your highness's fault. I am old and my energy is really not enough. I only hope to live up to your majesty's entrustment and compile the Five Classics Justice in my lifetime. I hope your majesty will grant me the approval."

Li Shimin sighed:

"In this case, I will not force you to stay. Your treatment will be retained, and you will be allowed to ride in a sedan chair in the imperial city. I hope you can come to see me often."

Kong Yingda choked up for a moment and bowed again:

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Looking at Kong Yingda's old back, Changsun Wuji touched his chin and said thoughtfully:
"I didn't expect that His Highness Li Ming's nonsense could have such a miraculous effect."

Li Shimin had a complicated expression.

"It is human nature for a slow horse to cling to its stable. It is also a great wisdom for Chongyuan Gong to abdicate immediately after being criticized."

In fact, he had long intended to expel Kong Yingda from the court.

This story starts with Duke Zhou being "invited" out of the Confucian Temple.

The story of Duke of Zhou assisting King Cheng is a household name. Duke of Zhou was the brother of King Wu of Zhou. He assisted King Wu and King Cheng of Zhou wholeheartedly, which is in stark contrast to the person who created the "Xuanwu Gate Law of Inheritance".

Whenever people all over the world offer sacrifices to Duke Zhou, how do they view their Majesty?
What do you think of Li Shimin, who killed his brothers and forced his father to abdicate?

Therefore, Duke Zhou had to give way to Confucius.

But the problem is, Confucius is the ancestor of Kong Yingda, a member of Li Shimin's staff.

This easily gave people the impression that Kong Yingda was arrogant because of his favor and slandered Zhou Gong, and Li Shimin became a tyrant who believed in slander.

Over the years, he had been bearing the open and covert criticisms, not having the heart to get rid of Kong Yingda, out of consideration for their old friendship.

Unexpectedly, Li Ming's disturbance made Kong Yingda disheartened and he voluntarily withdrew from the political stage.

It not only quelled the criticism, but also prevented the emperor from being branded as "the bow is put away after the birds are killed".

perfect.

"Today's harvest is not limited to this. I didn't expect that Dickson's son is so courageous and talented at such a young age."

Zhang Sun Wuji bowed to Li Shimin and congratulated him:

"Talented people emerge in every generation, which is a blessing for your Majesty and the country of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin stroked his beard playfully.

"Assistant, is there only one young talent emerging today?"

Chang Sun Wuji was startled:
"I hope your majesty can teach me."

Li Shimin commented:

"Di Renjie is a man of great skill, and can use both 'arts' and 'laws' with great facility. Given time, he may be able to dominate the imperial court."

Changsun Wuji was a little surprised.

Your Majesty actually thinks so highly of that child who came from a humble background.

What surprised him even more was that His Majesty was obviously using Di Renjie to highlight another young talent.

Who can use the prime minister who dominates the court as a cushion under his feet?
"However, 'techniques' and 'laws' are ultimately just the means by which officials in the court resolve specific matters.

"To truly rule the world, one must rely on 'momentum'."

Li Shimin's gaze was cast into the distance.

"It can win people's hearts and make the world's talents serve you. It can even inspire people's hearts and make the weak and wealthy children dare to stand up in the court.

“You don’t have to do everything yourself. With a little planning, you can turn the tide of an unfavorable trend in an instant.”

Changsun Wuji's heart sank.

Li Shimin looked straight into his eyes and said slowly:
"My son Li Ming has great talent in governing a country, which makes me very happy."

(End of this chapter)