Chapter 1108 The prince at the banquet showed his favor, but Muchuan wisdom declined
Chapter 1108 The prince showed his kindness at the banquet, but Muchuan Zhizhi declined.
Muchuan looked at Li Tai with a smile, this guy is more interesting.
After Yang Gongren and Li Tai said some polite words, the banquet officially started.
Muchuan picked up a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Everyone, I, Muchuan, am new here and am not familiar with Luoyang. I hope you will take care of me in the future."
"good!"
"Mr. Mu, you're welcome. Since you have come all the way, we naturally need to take more care of you."
"Yes, no matter how far or near we are, we will be neighbors from now on. Please take good care of us!"
Everyone said with a smile.
"Then we do it."
Muchuan picked up a glass of wine and drank half of it.
"Mr. Mu, you can't do this, why should you drink this drink?"
Yang Gongren said with a smile.
Muchuan glanced at Yang Gongren with a smile, drank the remaining half of the glass of wine, and then asked: "Mr. Yang, is there something wrong with this glass of wine?"
Yang Gongren said with a smile: "Mr. Mu misunderstood. I had a glass of wine just now. Mr. Jingmu is a man."
"Haha." Yang Gongren's words immediately caused the hall to burst into laughter.
Muchuan said with a smile: "Mr. Yang, we are all generals, there is no need to use these frivolous things."
"Mr. Mu said it well, we don't want these frivolous things.
Today we will eat and drink well, and tomorrow we will talk about Luoyang."
Yang Gongren said with a smile.
As soon as Yang Gongren said these words, the banquet immediately returned to its original atmosphere.
…
Until the end of the banquet, Yang Gongren still did not give up the idea of wanting to win over Muchuan.
But he was rejected by Muchuan, who had no intention of staying in Luoyang.
Moreover, Yang Gongren's goal was too big. Although he didn't show it, Muchuan could see his ambition.
After Muchuan rejected Yang Gongren's proposal, Yang Gongren frowned and then said goodbye to Muchuan with a smile.
Yang Gongren felt very unhappy, but he couldn't show it.
After all, he knew that Muchuan did not come to Luoyang to take up his post in the first place, but was just passing by.
Yang Gongren wanted to keep Muchuan mainly because he was entrusted by Li Tai.
They all knew that Muchuan was talented and young, and would definitely have a bright future, but Muchuan was unwilling to stay in Luoyang, and Li Tai did not dare to force him.
After all, the people standing behind Muchuan were His Majesty the Emperor and the bigwigs from the imperial court. Who dared to provoke them?
That's why Li Taicai commissioned Yang Gongren to deceive Muchuan.
But Yang Gongren failed.
Yang Gongren saw off Prince Li Tai and other guests, and then returned to his study.
He sat on his chair and said with an ugly face: "Humph, this guy Muchuan really doesn't know how to appreciate others."
"Father, what should we do now?
If Muchuan doesn't agree, then won't our work be in vain?"
A young man next to Yang Gongren said worriedly.
Yang Gongren sighed: "Oh! My father never thought that Muchuan would have such an attitude. It seems that he doesn't want to stay in Luoyang."
"Then what should we do? Should we just give up?
In this case, will Prince Li Tai blame you?"
Yang Gongren's son said eagerly.
"We'll see, this matter isn't over yet."
A cold light flashed in Yang Gongren's eyes, and then he smiled.
Muchuan returned to his place from the banquet.
"This Yang Gongren is really a talent!"
Muchuan smiled slightly.
At the banquet, Muchuan felt that this Yang Gongren was not simple.
Although he was flattering Muchuan on the surface, Muchuan felt the coldness hidden in Yang Gongren's eyes. This coldness was like the look of a poisonous snake staring at its prey.
Muchuan could not help but become vigilant.
Muchuan dealt with Yang Gongren several times at the banquet, but was almost tricked by him.
"What is this man's purpose?"
This idea came to Muchuan's mind.
Muchuan is not a reckless man, he is very intelligent.
But in this unfamiliar environment, Muchuan had to ensure his own safety, so he had to be careful.
Muchuan returned to the room to rest and found Princess Changle waiting for him in the room.
Looking at Princess Changle, a smile appeared on Muchuan's face: "What's wrong?
What's up?"
"Brother Mu, I heard that you attended Luozhou Mu's dinner today?"
Princess Changle said with a smile.
Muchuan shook his head and said, "It's just a matter of scene, there's nothing to worry about."
"You, you, are so generous."
Princess Changle let out a squeak.
"hehe."
Muchuan giggled.
Princess Changle added: "I heard that the royal child named Li Tai is the best prince of the Tang royal family and is the direct bloodline of my father. He is quite capable."
"Yeah?"
Muchuan asked doubtfully.
Muchuan had heard of Prince Li Tai before coming to Luoyang.
But Muchuan didn't pay attention.
After all, in history, Li Tai died early and died so miserably that Muchuan didn't bother to pay attention to him.
Now I suddenly heard the news about Prince Li Tai, and I was a little surprised.
Princess Changle smiled and said: "Yes, Li Tai is very smart and can endure.
We have him in charge of Luoyang in the Tang Dynasty, so why not be prosperous in the east?"
"hehe!"
Muchuan smiled and then said: "Princess, have you forgotten that we are going to the Northeast to take up a post. This Li Tai is a descendant of the Tang Dynasty royal family. What if he doesn't deal with us or plots against us?"
"ah!"
Princess Changle was stunned. She just regarded Li Tai as an ordinary member of the royal family.
Muchuan continued: "Princess, I am not being alarmist, these people from the royal family are extremely ruthless, and they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
It was even common to kill brothers and sisters for the sake of imperial power.
We’d better be careful.”
Princess Changle was silent for a while after hearing this, and said: "Brother Mu, what should we do now?
Are you leaving like this?"
Muchuan smiled and said: "Of course we won't leave like this. Since we are here, we naturally want to help with the construction here and help the people in need."
When Princess Changle heard Muchuan's words, she immediately laughed: "Well, I listen to you. It just so happens that I also want to spend two more days in Dongdu."
Princess Changle also wanted to take advantage of this time to visit Luoyang. After all, Luoyang was the richest place in the entire Tang Dynasty, with beautiful scenery and unusual prosperity, which she yearned for very much.
…
Fifty miles outside Luoyang City, there is a manor.
This was a fief granted to Li Tai by Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Tai maintained a private army of 30,000 people in the fiefdom, as well as many military horses.
At this moment, Li Tai's face was filled with gloom in his mansion, his eyes were narrowed and his fists were clenched.
"Damn it, Muchuan actually rejected this king's kindness.
