Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 250: Ill-considered Exchange with Li Shimin
Han Yuan was reviewing the test papers.

He planned to give the children in the school an excellent test question.

"I like to be wild, naughty and play tricks."

"The prince is back too. This time I will let you know what it means to regret not having enough knowledge when you need it."

Han Yuan twirled his beard with a kind smile.

But if this were seen by young boys like Li Jue, it would definitely be the image of a bad old man.

"Xue Zheng."

A young teacher arrived.

"Jianzhi, you're back just in time. Come and see how my test questions turn out."

Han Yuan invited Zhang Jianzhi with a smile.

"Xue Zheng, the Mid-Autumn Festival is just over, and you have already prepared the test questions so quickly?"

Zhang Jianzhi smiled and said, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival and the children are also on holiday. Those who have families can go back home to reunite with their families, and those who do not have families here can rest and study at home.

"I have nothing to do anyway, so I thought about the test questions."

Han Yuan said casually.

Sudden.

There was a loud sound of footsteps outside.

The two thought it was another teacher coming back, but the person who came in was not a teacher, but an official in official robes.

"May I ask where is the academician Han Yuan?"

The leading official asked.

"I am."

Han Yuan responded, "I don't know who you are..."

The visitor said nothing more, but shouted, "Your Majesty's order!"

"Your servant Han Yuan has received the order..."

"The Emperor of the Great Tang orders: Han Yuan, who has both moral integrity and outstanding talents, will be promoted to the position of Grand Commander of the Northeast Grand Commander's Office..."

what?
Order from the Emperor of Tang?
Any decree that begins in this format is definitely an important order concerning the country.

Han Yuan was dumbfounded on the spot.

He didn't expect such an edict to come out of nowhere.

Also, what is this Grand Commander of the Northeast Grand Commandery?
How come he had never heard of it?
Zhang Jianzhi reacted quickly enough. He secretly bumped Han Yuan. Han Yuan came back to his senses and said, "Your Highness Han Yuan obeys your order!"

He took the imperial edict with both hands, stood up and said, "Thank you for coming from afar. I will prepare some tea for you..."

"You are too polite, Grand Commander. I dare not nag you any more."

The official said politely, "I cannot take your word for it."

Han Yuan clearly felt the change in the other party's attitude, and even his subordinates could tell by themselves.

"I have been away from Chang'an for a long time, and I have a question. May I ask what the Northeastern Grand Military Governor's Office is...?"

The official said: "The Grand Commander doesn't know that this Grand Commander's Office controls the military and political forces of the three major provinces of Liaobei, Liaozhong, and Liaodong. The Grand Commander is a third-rank official!"

"I congratulate the Grand Commander on his promotion."

"I have to return to the capital to report, so I won't stay for long."

"Farewell!"

As the other party left, Han Yuan was still dizzy.

A thought was still echoing in his mind.

A third-rank official title!
Is he a minister of the third grade official rank?
My goodness.

Is this a dream?

But the edict in his hand is real.

"Congratulations, Grand Admiral. Congratulations, Grand Admiral."

Zhang Jianzhi congratulated him repeatedly.

If you study the right path at home, you will be able to make a big splash if you do not make a name for yourself.

A third-rank official.

He is also the Grand Commander who controls the three places.

One does not need to think about how great this authority is.

"Cambodia."

Han Yuan, however, could only smile bitterly.

"Why is the Grand Commander like this?" Zhang Jianzhi asked puzzled.

"You do not understand."

Han Yuan said, "I need to pack up and rush to Chang'an immediately."

"I'll leave the school affairs to you."

Zhang Jianzhi was very confused. With such favor, why did Xue Zheng seem not to be very happy?

……

Han Yuan rushed back to Chang'an as quickly as possible. After learning about the affairs of the Northeast Military Governor's Office, he immediately went to the East Palace to ask for an audience with the prince.

The post of Grand Commander.

It is very likely that he was recommended by the prince.

"Why, what's the matter that makes the Grand Commander so anxious?"

Li Chengqian asked with amusement.

"Your Highness, I..."

Han Yuan found it a little difficult to speak, and seeing this, Li Chengqian also stopped smiling.

"Did Jiro do something wrong?"

Li Chengqian asked.

"Although His Highness is naughty and mischievous, he never does evil things."

After Han Yuan said this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, I may not be able to serve as the Grand Commander of the Northeast Grand Commander's Office."

Ok?
Li Chengqian was surprised.

This is a blessing from heaven to anyone, and there is no place to ask for it.

Why did he refuse when it came to Han Yuan?
"You should know that your majesty issued an order from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and it is impossible for him to change his order overnight."

Li Chengqian said seriously.

"I understand."

Han Yuan said: "But the position of the Grand Commander of the Northeast is to control the military and political power of the three provinces."

"How can I dare to occupy such an important position?"

"Your Highness, the Grand Commander is a high-ranking official. Although I held an official rank before, I have never held an important position. Suddenly, I was promoted from a schoolmaster to the Grand Commander of Three Provinces."

“I’m just afraid people won’t accept it.”

"Things here are complicated, and interests are intertwined. I am afraid that people will be dissatisfied, and it will be difficult for me to suppress them."

"I hope Your Highness will understand."

Li Chengqian frowned slightly.

"You have the Holy Emperor and me backing you up, what do you have to be afraid of?"

"I am not afraid, I am putting the overall situation first."

Han Yuan bowed his head and said, "If I rely on the prestige of His Highness the Holy Emperor, even if I can exercise great power, it will be difficult to convince the people and it will not last long."

Li Chengqian understood what Han Yuan was worried about.

He also discovered the problem.

Not only Han Yuan had to face this problem, but Pei Xingjian also had to face it.

The biggest shortcoming of the two people is that they lack prestige.

Not to mention the officials under him, it would be difficult for Han Yuan to suppress the generals and officers alone.

Pei Xingjian had military merits, so he didn't have to worry too much about the army, but he had to use the authority of the Grand Commandery to suppress the officials. Han Yuan originally intended to help Pei Xingjian.

Today, the key point has been overlooked.

Han Yuan couldn't even control the civil and military officials of the Grand Marshal's Office, so how could he lend his strength to Pei Xingjian?
Let’s not even talk about Shangguan Yi and Liu Rengui.

They also need the power of the Grand Marshal's Office.

Li Chengqian closed his eyes and raised his head, thinking carefully.

Obviously, this decision was not well thought out.

He was thinking about how to let the Northeast Governor's Office develop and manage the three northeastern provinces.

But the most basic issue is ignored.

People's hearts!

The officials were extremely respectful to him and Li Shimin, but they were not as respectful to their superiors, who did not have as much prestige and qualifications as themselves.

How could I be willing to obey?
"I know about this matter."

"You go down and rest first."

Li Chengqian said.

"Yes!"

Han Yuan knew that the prince accepted his advice.

After he got up and left, Li Zhi couldn't help but say, "Brother, what should we do about this?"

He is not a fool.

You can also understand the deep meaning behind it.

Even if Han Yuan had the Tang Emperor's endorsement, if he couldn't command his subordinates and control the military and political power, it would be just empty talk.

This will lead to a series of layouts and unpredictable chain reactions.

"Go and call Sanlang."

"Third brother? What do you want him to do?"

"go."

"Yes!"

Not long after, Li Ke hurried to the Eastern Palace.

"Brother, I hope you will forgive me for not coming to see you right away."

Li Ke said.

"Don't talk about that."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Sanlang, how is the bank's matter going?"

"Although there were some hiccups, everything went according to plan."

Li Ke said with a smile.

Saving and borrowing have been recognized by the general public within two years.

Li Ke also grew rapidly and mastered banking operations very well.

"How are the income and expenditure?"

"In the early stage, there was a deficit in revenue and expenditure, but as the lending business developed, it went from deficit to break-even, and now it is profitable."

Li Ke said with some pride.

"it is good."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Well done. As a steward of money, you are probably the richest person in the entire Tang Dynasty."

"Brother, don't dare to say that. The richest one is His Majesty and the court."

Li Ke said hurriedly: "The bank still belongs to your Majesty."

Li Chengqian did not talk much. After seeing Li Ke off, he took Li Zhi to Taiji Palace.

He talked about Han Yuan's advice.

"That's a problem."

Li Shimin said: "Without anyone around me, some things were not considered comprehensively."

"If Han Yuan were really allowed to go, I'm afraid things wouldn't go so smoothly."

"Do you have any idea?"

Li Chengqian already had a plan in mind. "When I came back, I heard that some officials impeached Wu Lang for doing whatever he wanted in Tubo and behaving erratically."

"Songtsen Gampo was also restless."

"Wulang has been in Tibet for several years. Let's call him back."

Ok?
Li Shimin was greatly surprised and said, "You want Wu Lang to go..."

It is not difficult to guess Li Chengqian's intention to recall Li You.

Even Li Zhi was shocked.

Li Chengqian did not answer, and the meaning was very clear.

"Then how should Tubo be arranged?"

"Sanlang has done a great job with the bank."

Li Chengqian said: "You can let him go now and let him go to Tubo."

Hearing this, Li Shimin narrowed his eyes.

“Who will be responsible for the bank?”

"Your Majesty, please make the decision."

Li Chengqian was not going to interfere in the bank's personnel arrangements.

As the bank grew stronger, Li Shimin was absolutely determined to keep a hold of the purse strings.

"You will take care of the Tubo affairs."

"Who will be in charge of the bank? I'll think about it."

Li Shimin said: "It won't be so fast, let Sanlang go to Tubo?"

"Let's wait until after this year." Li Chengqian said, "It just so happens that His Majesty has someone in mind, let him study with Sanlang and get familiar with banking affairs."

"That's perfect."

The two men talked things over and reached an exchange.

The bank was handed over to Li Shimin.

He did not interfere in the arrangements between Tubo and the Northeast Military Governor's Office.

"Brother, who do you think the emperor will choose?"

Li Zhi asked curiously.

"If you were older, maybe it would be you."

Li Chengqian joked.

Li Zhi was almost eighteen years old and had been with Li Chengqian for several years.

But he is still too immature to be in charge of a bank.

He also didn't know who Li Shimin would appoint to be in charge of the bank.

The banking matter was of great importance, and even Li Shimin's confidants would not feel at ease.

Li Shimin was left to worry about the issue of personnel selection.

“Who will take on this role?”

Li Shimin was indeed having a headache.

He suddenly realized that Li Ke was a good candidate to be the bank president.

Apart from this, he really doesn't know who is more suitable at the moment.

"Ok?"

"This is a suitable candidate."

(End of this chapter)