"Today there is no distinction between ruler and subject, so please sit down. I'd also like to have some of your grilled meat."
In March, it is the season when willow branches sprout new buds.
Zhao Huan and his son Tang Ke sat by the pond, intently grilling meat.
Zhao Huan suddenly said, "Tang Qing, you've really worked hard all these years."
"It is my great honor to be able to participate in the Emperor's new policies."
Zhao Huan took a sip of wine, looking rather saddened: "I miss Minister Xu."
Tang Ke remained silent.
"Tang Qing, I have recalled you not because I am dissatisfied with you, but because I have another important matter for you to do."
"I am ready to obey Your Majesty's orders."
"The Hetao region is located in the northwest and is a vital passage between the Central Plains and the Western Regions. It needs a capable minister to help me govern it."
Tang Ke sighed inwardly; just as he had expected.
Currently, it appears that Li Gang has been transferred from Northeast China.
There is another war in the Northwest, and the Hetao Road is located on the front line. The emperor will surely send someone who can keep the situation in check.
The Hetao Road was an extension of the Northwest Military Region. The Lanyue Army was stationed in the Guazhou area, and Yue Fei was also stationed in Xingqing Prefecture.
However, these two men were, after all, from military backgrounds, and were far inferior in terms of control and economic resources.
Tang Ke had long guessed that he was the best candidate.
So when he returned to the capital, he wasn't in a hurry and just stayed home all day.
When the emperor came to his door that day, he knew he had something to do.
"Your subject obeys!"
Without hesitation, Tang Ke accepted the emperor's appointment.
Tang Ke's mind wandered aimlessly for a moment. He had heard that the mutton in Hetao Road was very delicious.
After finishing the barbecue, Zhao Huan left.
Tang Rui asked, puzzled, "There are many capable ministers in the court, why does His Majesty insist on sending Father to the Hetao region?"
"The excessive printing of paper money must be resolved through war."
"The printing of paper money has been excessive; we should stop it. War is also a waste of resources and manpower."
Tang Ke sighed and said, "You studied at the Hanlin Academy for so long, do you really think that printing paper money can be stopped so easily?"
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