By the Luoshui River.

The fragrance of tea is elegant.

Li Ziye and Tantai Jingyue sat opposite each other at the tea table, talking to each other calmly, like old friends they hadn't seen for a long time.

If they didn't understand each other well, they might actually believe in each other's sincerity.

"Imperial merchant?"

After hearing Tantai Jingyue's promise, Li Ziye looked thoughtful and did not answer in a hurry.

To be honest, if Emperor Shang had the tolerance of Tantai Jingyue, the situation of the Li family would not be so difficult.

What a pity!

Opposite the tea table, Tantai Jingyue did not rush, picked up the teapot, poured another cup of tea for the person in front of her, and said softly, "Master Li is a smart man. He should understand that in this chaotic world, it is not impossible to change dynasties. The Li family

, it’s time to find a way out for yourself.”

Li Ziye picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "I did not participate in this war. Why did the goddess make such a heavy promise?"

"Although Young Master Li was not directly involved, he did cause trouble for our Mobei Eight Departments behind the scenes."

Tantai Jingyue said calmly, "The mixed tactics should have been contributed by Mr. Li to the Great Shang court, right?"

"Why do you say that?"

Li Ziye asked calmly, "The mixed strategy was proposed by the eleventh prince and has nothing to do with me."

"The eleventh prince of the Great Shang led the troops, but he was more than capable of defending, but lacked agility. Moreover, the eleventh prince had never fought against the Mobei cavalry before, so he suddenly invented a mixed tactic. It does not make sense."

Tantai Jingyue said with an indifferent expression, "Any tactics are slowly discovered and perfected in the war. They cannot be achieved overnight. Dashang had no way to deal with our Mobei cavalry before. The eleventh prince led his troops northward.

Finally, they directly used the mixed tactics to restrain our Mobei cavalry. Don’t you think it’s a bit unreasonable, Mr. Li?”

"Then you shouldn't doubt me."

Li Ziye said calmly, "There are so many great merchants and talented people, and all the Martial Kings are brave and good at fighting. It is normal for them to find a way to resist the Mobei cavalry."

"If those martial kings of Dashang discovered a way to resist the iron cavalry, the eleventh prince should not have used it first."

Tantai Jingyue said softly, "Moreover, no one would have too many things like war achievements. If King Wu of the Great Shang asked why he should hide it and push the credit to the eleventh prince, it would not make sense. By the same token,

This method would not have been proposed by anyone else in the Great Shang court."

"If you are not from the imperial court, you may be a great talent in the market."

Li Ziye responded calmly, "Besides, he is a great talent who does not seek fame or profit."

"How can there be so many talented people who have learned civil and martial arts, and have access to goods in the emperor's family and in the market? Even if there are, they don't seek fame and fortune. The possibility is extremely slim."

Tantai Jingyue said lightly, "Take a step back. Even if there is such a person, he was lucky enough to meet the eleventh prince and tell him his own method. Why should the eleventh prince believe him? Tactics will be useful without practice.

"No one knows that war on paper and actual war are always two different things."

"Listening to what the goddess said, there are really some problems."

Li Ziye smiled slightly and said, "However, after the goddess said so much, she only excluded some people. It seems that these reasons are enough to exclude me. After all, I have never led troops, so I shouldn't be able to think of a way to counter the Mobei Iron Cavalry."

."

"No."

Tantai Jingyue shook his head slightly and said, "Master Li is different, and he is very consistent with the conditions for proposing a mixed strategy."

"oh?"

When Li Ziye heard this, he looked surprised and said, "I would like to hear the details."

"First of all, the identity of Mr. Li. He is a scholar of the Great Shang Dynasty and a tutor of the Taixue Palace. His talent and reputation are well known all over the world."

Tantai Jingyue put down the teacup in her hand and calmly analyzed, "This is also the basis for the Eleventh Prince to trust Mr. Li. Compared with those so-called market talents, what Mr. Li said can make the Eleventh Prince seriously consider it more seriously.

"

"It makes sense. These alone don't seem to be enough." Li Ziye nodded and responded.

"Of course it's not just that."

Tantai Jingyue said calmly, "Also, it is also very important that Mr. Li cannot become an official. Otherwise, the Shang Emperor will be more afraid and accelerate the Shang Emperor's suppression of the Li family. Therefore, Mr. Li has been hiding himself intentionally or unintentionally.

It is suitable to show some of your edge without exceeding the control of the royal family. The mixed tactics are too great, so Mr. Li can only give them up. It just so happens that the eleventh prince is not of high origin and needs military exploits to consolidate his status in the court. The two of you

Cooperation, reasonableness.”

"It sounds somewhat reasonable."

Li Ziye smiled and said, "Is there more?"

"have."

Tantai Jingyue said seriously, "This is also the most important point. Mr. Li knew it from birth. Rumors in the world that all the novel things in the Li family were all thought up by Mr. Li when he was young. I don't know if others believe it or not, but I

letter."

Having said this, Tantai Jingyue changed her tone and said coldly, "In addition, when Mr. Li faced difficulties from the envoys of the Tianyu Palace, he calmly broke the situation, and later, he was recognized by the Book of Heaven, which all showed that Mr. Li's

Something special, so after I eliminated everyone, the only answer I could think of was Mr. Li."

"Goddess, you are indeed worthy of being a Goddess."

Li Ziye smiled and praised, "You can guess this, it's amazing."

"Did Young Master Li admit it?" Tantai Jingyue asked.

"admit."

Li Ziye nodded and said, "It's just you and me here. Since the goddess has guessed it, I don't need to be secretive. I did teach Mu Qing the mixed tactics. However, who can perfect the mixed tactics?"

It is the credit of commander-in-chief Mu Qing to put it into practice."

"So, if we want to conquer the Great Shang Dynasty, Mr. Li's existence will be a big obstacle."

Tantai Jingyue picked up the teapot, refilled the teacups of the two of them with hot tea, and said, "How about it, as long as Young Master Li promises not to interfere in this war, my promise will always be effective, and Young Master Li can also make a proposal

On your own terms.”

"Very tempting."

Li Ziye praised, "You can get such rewards just by doing nothing. As far as business is concerned, it is a sure-fire deal."

"I know that Mr. Li comes from a merchant family and does not do business at a loss, so he must be sincere."

Tantai Jingyue raised his glass and signaled, "Master Li, as long as you nod your head, the Li family will be in an invincible position. Whether the great merchants survive or die, the Li family will not be affected."

"never mind."

Li Ziye did not pick up the tea cup in front of him, smiled and shook his head and said, "The goddess should know that I cannot agree to this condition."

"That's really a pity."

Tantai Jingyue looked regretful when she heard the former's answer.

Although she already knew the answer, she still wanted to give it a try. After all, if the person in front of her could not be an enemy, it would save her a lot of trouble.

Thinking about this.

Tantai Jingyue looked at the war horses grazing by the lake.
Chapter completed!