Chapter 242: Unarmoring! (asking for monthly ticket)
In fact, Li Simo's idea is easy to understand. He is submitting a memorial to the respected Emperor Tian Khan. He can't just tell him like a rough guy that the city is full of tricks and he wants to go back to the countryside.

After being influenced by the Central Plains for such a long time, even stones would be marinated with the flavor, let alone Li Simo.

So he asked a young man named Di, who was studying abroad and did not want to reveal his name, to write a sincere memorial for him.

To sum up, Li Simo's core idea is that Dingxiang is deserted, and he begs His Majesty the Khan to let him return to Chang'an, considering that he has made no contributions but has worked hard.

"You can take a look too." When Li Shimin saw Li Xiang coming over, he handed the memorial to the little elephant without saying a word.

Li Xiang reached out to take it, and after a few quick glances, he couldn't help but ask Old Li, "Aunt, what is this?"

"This is Li Simo's memorial. He doesn't want to stay in Dingxiang anymore and wants to return to Chang'an to live." Li Shimin kindly helped Li Xiang summarize.

"This memorial was definitely not written by Li Simo. How could he have such literary talent?" Li Xiang couldn't help but laugh.

It's not that Li Xiang looked down on him. Just based on the value of his quotations from classics and sincere words, he was sure to be among the top three, if not the best Jinshi.

Speaking of this, after this year's sports meeting, the imperial court will begin the spring examination.

"At least I can feel Simo's sincerity." Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Simo's attitude.

Li Xiang nodded and said, "Sincerity or not is actually not important. What is important is the attitude of Prince Huaihua."

"Whether Simo is sincere or not, I know this very well. When I ordered him to go to Dingxiang and asked Xiaogong to escort him across the Yellow River, Simo repeatedly petitioned me to stay in Chang'an as a lackey and was unwilling to go to Dingxiang. At that time, I thought he was just being polite, but I never expected that he was actually sincere."

At this point, Lao Li looked up and asked, "It just so happens that I summoned you here, so I still want to ask your opinion, whether you want to accept Simo's proposal."

"Of course we have to accept it. Didn't we start a pilot program before? The Qibi tribe is doing well in the Guannei Road. They didn't say they couldn't survive if they left the grassland." Li Xiang said with a smile: "Since the Turks are interested, let's go with the flow."

"Well, but this matter still needs to be submitted to the court officials for discussion." Li Shimin also thought that Li Xiang's proposal was good.

"Speaking of this, my grandson has an immature idea." Li Xiang said with a smile.

"Oh?" Old Li immediately became interested. He reached out to take the kettle and poured a bowl of cold boiled water for Li Xiang: "Drink some water first, and then tell me in detail."

Li Xiang didn't hesitate to pick up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

He wiped his mouth and said, "The area within the Yellow River has been the heartland of the Central Plains since ancient times. How can we give it to other tribes to live in? What's more, it is a country like the Turks, which is actually a vassal state. This is no different from self-division. How can such a thing happen in the world!"

"Then according to your opinion, how should the Turks move inland?" Li Shimin asked with a frown.

"If the Turks want to move inland, of course they can. Then they can cancel their country's name, give up all their identities on the grassland, and completely integrate into the Tang Dynasty," said Li Xiang.

Unexpectedly, as soon as these words were spoken, Li Shimin denied them.

"No!"

"Why?" Li Xiang asked puzzledly, "Isn't this a good opportunity?"

"If I say no, then that's no!" Li Shimin snorted, "Don't mention this matter again. Just keep it to yourself. If I see you mention this matter again in my memorials or at court, don't blame me for beating you to death, you little traitor!"

While speaking, Old Li puffed his beard and glared, as if he would punish the little elephant if Li Xiang dared to continue talking.

Li Xiang's breathing stagnated when he heard this.

Damn, you old man...

Damn it, is this Tian Khan’s fault again?

Li Xiang just didn't understand. Asking the Turks to abandon their country's name and submit to the country would benefit both the country and the court. I just didn't understand why such a good policy could not be implemented!
"This matter can obviously be done smoothly, why did Aung..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Shimin.

"Okay, I have my own opinion on this matter, you can go back."

Hearing that Li Shimin was going to see the guest off, Li Xiang took a deep breath.

No, we have to think of a way to get rid of Lao Li’s image as an idol!

The little elephant became angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and when he returned to the Wude Hall, he was still very angry.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Yourong coiled around him like a beautiful snake.

"I'm angry at that old fool!" Li Xiang was still angry. He glared at Xiao Yourong and said, "Take off your armor!"

"Huh?" Xiao Yourong didn't understand what was going on for a moment. While she was still in a daze, she was thrown onto the bed by Li Xiang.

……

Early the next morning, Li Xiang arrived at Jingzhao Prefecture.

He got up in a hurry without even having breakfast.

Xiao Yourong originally wanted to keep him for dinner, but Li Xiang was too anxious.

He was eager to find his aides to discuss how to deal with the situation. What if Aung really got obsessed with his idol status as Tian Khan and gave up such a good opportunity?
After arriving at Jingzhao Prefecture, my stomach began to rumble with hunger.

There is no way. Once I have developed the habit of eating breakfast, it is really unbearable to suddenly not eat it.

Fubao also felt sorry for him, so he went to the back hall of Jingzhao Prefecture alone to make porridge for him, leaving Li Xiaoxiang and Li Wei in the main hall, staring at each other.

After all, Li Wei is old. If he wants to stay in the palace, he has to at least be stabbed.

So Li Xiang arranged for him to live in Jingzhao Prefecture, which was more convenient.

When they were free, Lu Zhaolin and Luo Binwang could teach him.

Soon, Quan Wanji, Lu Zhaolin and Luo Binwang arrived at Jingzhao Prefecture.

"Your Highness." The three of them saluted together.

As soon as the greetings were over, Fubao came in with several eunuchs and placed porridge and pickles on the table.

"Have you had breakfast?" Li Xiang asked.

The three of them looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Since you haven't eaten yet, let's sit down and eat together." Li Xiang invited them to sit down together.

"Yes." Since they hadn't eaten yet, the three of them didn't care so much, so they just ate a little. Li Xiang picked up the porridge that Li Wei had served him, stirred it with a spoon, and sighed, "I summoned you three so early because I have something important to discuss."

"Last night, the Saint summoned me to the Lizheng Palace and told me that Huaihua County Prince Li Simo requested to leave Dingxiang and return to Chang'an. The implication was that he wanted to move his entire clan to the south of the Yellow River."

"The saint means that since Li Simo is interested, we should go with the flow and allow him to move to the heart of the Tang Dynasty."

Having said that, Li Xiang scooped up a spoonful of hot porridge with a spoon and blew it to his mouth.

"If that's the case, it's a good thing." Quan Wanji said with a smile.

Luo Binwang and Lu Zhaolin looked at each other and felt that it was indeed a good thing.

"Of course it's a good thing." Li Xiang sighed, "But I told the saint last night that the area within the Yellow River has been the heartland of our Central Plains since ancient times. How can we give it to other tribes to live in? What's more, it's a country like the Turks that is actually annexed. This is no different from self-division. How can such a thing happen in the world!"

"According to me, if the Turks want to move inland, they will have to pay a corresponding price. They must first cancel the name of the Turkic country, give up all their identities on the grassland, and completely integrate into the Tang Dynasty."

"What can I do? That old..."

Li Xiang was about to mention Lao Deng, but then realized that he couldn't say that easily, so he changed his words and said, "Not only did the sage not approve it, he even threatened me that if he saw me mention this in the memorial or in the court, he would beat me! Please judge for me, who is right and who is wrong?"

"If that's the case, things might be a little difficult to handle." Quan Wanji stroked his beard solemnly, "The saint has always been fair and impartial, I'm afraid he won't agree to such a radical opinion from your Highness."

"I think your suggestion is very good." Lu Zhaolin said, "The Turks left Dingxiang last time, and they were able to survive only because of the protection of the Tang Dynasty. Now they want to request to move back to the south of the Yellow River, but they must pay a price."

Hearing that Lu Zhaolin supported him, Li Xiang's expression improved a lot.

After all, he was still somewhat influenced by his young mentality.

"What do you think about sightseeing?" Li Xiang turned to Luo Binwang again.

"I think it's not that the sage disagrees with this matter, but his status as a sage makes it impossible for him to agree." Luo Binwang put down the bowl of porridge in his hand and tapped the table with his chopsticks: "Your Majesty, as the Khan of Heaven, you should love the barbarians as much as you love China. If you put forward such harsh conditions, wouldn't it show that the Khan of Heaven is also partial?"

"As for why the Saint did not allow Your Highness to make this request, the reason is very simple. Your Highness is the grandson of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the future Khan of Heaven. Of course, Your Highness cannot be the bad guy."

"Is it really like this?" Li Xiang thought about it and his mood suddenly became better.

Haha, I thought it was that old... my dearest and most beloved old man who was confused. I never expected that he would consider so much?

"Parents who love their children will make long-term plans for them." Luo Binwang sighed: "The saint's love for Your Highness is indeed deep. Your Highness was just confused by the situation before."

In fact, Li Xiang was just a little anxious before, but after Luo Binwang gave him some advice, he figured it out.

"Oh, that's how it is." He said happily.

Then Li Xiang sighed again and said, "If this is true, then what can we do? In this case, officials from our Jingzhao faction will not be able to bring up this matter."

"There are fewer and fewer hawks like you in the court now. If you were still alive, you would definitely advise my grandfather." Li Xiang began to sigh again. He finally understood what the saying "In times of national crisis, we need good generals" meant.

Now he misses his teacher very much, and will miss him forever.

"In fact, this matter is not without a chance of turning around," Lu Zhaolin suddenly said, "Since Your Highness cannot submit a petition, why not let the King of Wei submit it?"

As soon as these words came out, Quan Wanji and Luo Binwang looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Shengzhi, you probably don't know that the King of Wei is aiming for the position of Crown Prince." Quan Wanji said with emotion: "Now, the relationship between the King of Wei and the Eastern Palace seems to have eased, but in fact he has never given up his pursuit of the position of Crown Prince. This was the case when he impeached Zhao Jie and Li Yifu last time. How could he possibly help Your Highness?"

"Of course I know this." Lu Zhaolin smiled mysteriously, "It is precisely because he wants to compete for the throne that he speculates on the saint's thoughts. Moreover, the King of Wei has always presented himself as a wise king. If so, he can be used by Your Highness even more."

"Don't say it, don't say it..." Li Xiang suddenly felt that Lu Zhaolin's idea was not a bad one.

Among all the civil and military officials in the court, the only one who had nothing to do with him was Li Tai.

But the question is, what should I do to make my beloved second uncle commit the crime?
Thinking of this, Li Xiang was a little troubled.

"It's a good idea, but how should I implement it specifically so that my second uncle can cooperate with me?" Li Xiang asked again.

Lu Zhaolin cleared his throat and said seriously: "Your Highness just needs to show your sincerity."

"Is it that simple?" Li Xiang frowned.

"There is no other way." Lu Zhaolin picked up a small piece of pickled vegetable and said, "The King of Wei is your uncle. Isn't it normal for a nephew to ask his uncle for help? Your Highness only needs to explain the pros and cons, and the King of Wei will naturally help you."

"Hmm..." Li Xiang frowned. He felt that Lu Zhaolin was talking nonsense.

Is it that simple? If I explain the pros and cons, will my second uncle cooperate with me?
"Sightseeing, what do you mean?" Li Xiang looked at Luo Binwang.

"I think so too." Luo Binwang also nodded.

"Master Quan, what about you?" Li Xiang asked Quan Wanji again.

"I also think it's worth a try. There's nothing to lose anyway." Quan Wanji said, stroking his beard. He wanted to come up with a better idea, but he had no idea.

Why not give it a try?

"Okay, in that case, I'll go to Prince Wei's mansion after dinner and take a look." Li Xiang said.

Anyway, the sports meet doesn’t start until Si hour, and it’s not even Chen hour yet, so there’s no rush.

It’s better to have a simple breakfast. Li Xiang is very satisfied with this breakfast of light porridge and pickles.

Scientifically speaking, breakfast should actually include meat, eggs and milk.

But Li Xiang is almost fully grown now, and he is not lacking in nutrition, so he can just do whatever makes him comfortable.

Jingzhao Prefecture has been relatively quiet recently and there is no backlog of government affairs.

The most important thing is that Li Xiang laid everything bare to Quan Wanji, Lu Zhaolin and Luo Binwang. He was a hands-off boss and would only ask for instructions and report to them if they encountered a problem that they could not handle.

But recently there hasn't been any problem that the three of them can't handle, so Li Xiang is very free.

After dinner, Li Xiang walked around the courtyard of Jingzhao Prefecture as an after-meal exercise.

As the saying goes, take a hundred steps after a meal and you will live to be ninety-nine.

After strolling around twice, Li Xiang asked people to prepare the carriage and horses, ready to go to the Prince of Wei's Palace in Yankangfang.

(Another one: I went to bed early yesterday and got up early today...)
(End of this chapter)