Changsun Wuji thought to himself that it was indeed quite difficult for Li Mu. On one side was the emperor, the supreme emperor, and on the other was the duke. He was caught in the middle. If he had to choose one to offend, he really had to choose him, because the two were more unoffendable.
.The emperor ordered him to build a building for the Supreme Emperor. He summoned his people, but his people didn't take him seriously. It was impossible not to establish his authority. It was a coincidence. He happened to be repairing the yard at his own house and replaced it with someone else's.
, he also has to do the same.
After thinking about it from his perspective, Changsun Wuji's anger was almost gone. After all, the matter had to come to an end. Changsun Wuji thought for a moment, stood up and helped Li Mu up, and said: "My dear nephew, please get up quickly. This matter has to be solved."
I just found out the whole story, and if you didn’t mention it, I will. It was indeed my Fei Ge who sent a letter to Manager Zhang to buy the secret recipe for wine making, but I made it clear in the letter that it would be best if I was willing to sell it.
If you don't want to sell, don't force it. Manager Zhang is arrogant and arrogant. I don't know about this. As for what happened today... It's a coincidence. Do you know the manager who called the people from the Ministry of Works to work in the Duke's Mansion?
who is it?"
Li Mulian was stunned for a moment and then said: "Could it be..."
"It's Manager Zhang! A few months ago, I thought of his old age and recalled him to Chang'an. I wanted him to live a comfortable life for a few days. It happened that the courtyard was being repaired in the mansion, so I handed over the matter to him. Who would have thought that this man would be greedy?
In order to save the construction period, you actually went to the Ministry of Works to borrow people in my name. It was really a crime of pretending to be public for personal gain. I didn't know about it at first. But today you assigned officials and craftsmen from the Ministry of Works, and they started to make trouble, so I
After hearing the news, I have already gone to plead guilty to His Majesty. I drove Manager Zhang back to Luoyang to guard the tomb. As for those people from the Ministry of Works...how do you deal with it, I will not get involved. I heard that you gave the Ministry of Works
The craftsmen have set a salary schedule? I will ask the housekeeper to calculate the working hours and send the money to the Ministry of Works tomorrow."
"Oh! How dare you do this!" Li Mu hurriedly said: "This kid didn't think carefully about this matter... But I really can't explain the reason. I ask my uncle Guo for your forgiveness. I absolutely cannot ask for this money. You and I
Your Majesty’s relationship, your status in the court, how many craftsmen you use, how dare you ask for money for such a trivial matter?”
"No! In my life, I hate people who pretend to be public for personal gain. Your Majesty, the Queen also hates people who use their power for personal gain. This matter absolutely cannot be ignored. It was fine when I didn't know. Now that I know, I must handle it according to the rules.
, You must not cause the court to suffer losses because of private matters in my house, you must have this money!"
Li Mu still refused and said: "This is the work of the servants in Uncle Guo's house. What does it have to do with Uncle Guo? Furthermore, I set the salary schedule later and this happened before. I shouldn't take this money."
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Changsun Wuji's face darkened, and he pretended to be angry, saying: "Do you want me to bear the infamy of harming public health for personal gain?
"Don't you dare!" Li Mu said repeatedly. Seeing Changsun Wuji's resolute attitude, he reluctantly said: "My uncle is so upright and upright, I don't dare to refuse anymore. In this case, I will send Yuanwailang to collect these things tomorrow."
The wages of the craftsmen. It just so happens that they are about to leave for Dingxiang, so I will use the money as payment for them. I would like to thank my uncle Guo on behalf of these craftsmen."
Changsun Wuji nodded and smiled, then asked Li Mu to sit down and said: "That's right. My dear nephew, I've heard about your wine business. The price is three guan per jar, ten thousand dollars per dou, it's the best."
Chang'an! With such a high price, even if my family wants to have a drink, they have to think carefully."
Li Mu smiled and said: "Uncle Guo wants to drink. Isn't it just a matter of words? I can't do it for other people, but I can still make the decision about the wine." After saying that, he paused and said: "It's not true.
To hide the truth, among the gifts prepared by the boy this time, there are twenty jars of wine. These twenty jars of wine are different from the wine produced by Bashang Winery. They are better and more mellow than the last time they were sent to the palace for the Supreme Emperor.
The batch I tasted was brewed together.”
"Oh?" Changsun Wuji looked interested and said, "In that case, I will order my servants to prepare a banquet immediately. My nephew is fine, so how about you stay and have a few drinks with me?"
Li Mu showed a regretful expression and said: "It is really unfortunate that my mother came back today... You also know that the matter between Mr. Tang Jian and my mother, alas, I will definitely get drunk with you another day."
Changsun Wuji seemed to have suddenly remembered, and said: "This is filial piety, I can't stop you. Then let's go back to reunite with your mother early today."
Li Mu stood up and saluted: "Thank you, uncle Guo!"
Changsun Wuji nodded and escorted Li Mu to the door. As he watched Li Mu walk away, the smile on his face gradually disappeared.
Although he gave Li Mu a step up and the matter was revealed, Changsun Wuji's opinion of Li Mu did not develop in a good direction. Li Mu had been in Chang'an for less than a month, but he had already shown his talents. This
It is precisely where Changsun Wuji is afraid of him that there are many factions in the court. The forces represented by Changsun Wuji are the heroes of Conglong, the so-called new rich. These people have participated in the Xuanwu Sect and are closely surrounding them.
A powerful force formed around Changsun Wuji. However, Li Ji did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate Revolution!
Li Mu is Li Ji's adopted son. With this relationship, Li Mu has been branded as a member of Li Ji's family. Changsun Wuji will not win over him, and he cannot become a member of Changsun Wuji's family. Since
If everyone cannot become allies, then the more Li Mu reveals his talents, the greater the potential threat to Changsun Wuji will be.
But this hidden danger is nothing at present, because Li Mu is too young and has a very shallow foundation. He is not a threat at all and is not worthy of Changsun Wuji's suppression. Moreover, Li Mu came with a heavy gift this time and has lowered his posture.
, if Changsun Wuji continues to be aggressive, it will appear that he is not generous enough.
Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji put the matter behind him and called his servants to prepare a banquet. He also wanted to taste what Li Mu said about the taste of the wine that the Supreme Emperor drank in the Tribute Palace.
Li Mu came out of Zhao Guogong's mansion, his back was soaked with sweat. Before he came, he thought about many possible situations and many countermeasures. Fortunately, things developed in a good direction, and Changsun Wuji gave
No matter whose sake it was, the matter was over, and he did not suffer any loss. Instead, he used this matter to establish his prestige in the Ministry of Works. Even Zhao Guogong gave money to repair the yard.
When other people want to take advantage of the Ministry of Industry, they have to think carefully.
This is really a very important step, otherwise Li Mu would not take such a big risk and go around in such a big circle. Li Mu does not want to be a puppet official. He wants to control the Ministry of Industry in order to achieve his purpose. If anyone
He can come to the Ministry of Works to borrow craftsmen at will, but who can take him as the doctor of the Ministry of Works seriously, so he has to do this.
At present, it seems that this first step has been taken and it has been successful!