Li Mu was not surprised. Originally, he came back to pay a visit to Li Shimin. Li Shimin also knew it, but this time he sent Eunuch Gao here, probably because of the news that had been released a few days ago. Li Mu said that Li Shimin was going to attack Goguryeo, which was tantamount to
The news that had been stuck in the fog was confirmed. Before Li Shimin left Yangzhou, Li Mu clearly asked him to wait. But Li Mu told him first, so Li Shimin naturally wanted to ask what was going on.
.
There was nothing major going on in Luoyang. Li Mu originally wanted to wait until Wang Pu arrived in Luoyang before leaving for Chang'an. Now there is no harm in moving a day or two ahead of time. The same goes for Fei Ge sending a letter to Wang Pu and meeting him in Chang'an.
Li Mu's original residence had been given to Liu Shenwei to open a medical clinic. Li Mu no longer had a residence in Chang'an, but his son was named Queen of Chu, and Li Shimin gave him a palace of the King of Chu. It was just opposite Li Tai's residence, Manchang'an
It is considered to be one of the top mansions. But the King of Chu is too young and has not yet been weaned, so this mansion has always been empty.
Although it is empty, there are people sent from the palace to take care of it from time to time. Moreover, Li Tai also gave instructions that no matter what the Chu Palace is short of, please come and get it.
When Li Mu returned to Chang'an, he naturally stayed here. The mansion had been renovated by Yu Wengui and made it look brand new. All the expenses were very unceremoniously taken from the Wei Palace. Li Tai didn't care, he was famous
The style of an official has no concept of money. Of course, this is also because he has never been short of money. Li Shimin loves Li Tai more than any other king. His reward alone is several percent more than that of the East Palace. Unless he goes
Gambling money cannot be spent on normal expenses.
This mansion is one step away from the imperial city, which makes it convenient for Li Mu to visit the palace.
Li Mu traveled all night, and when he arrived in Chang'an, the city gate just opened in the morning. When he arrived at the gate of the imperial city, the court meeting was not over yet. Li Mu originally planned to go back to the Prince of Chu's Mansion to rest, but Eunuch Gao pulled him away and refused to let him go.
, Li Mu must be allowed to participate in the court meeting.
Li Mu didn't want to go. He couldn't remember the last time he participated in the imperial meeting. But he had no reason to refuse. After all, he was a minister of the Tang Dynasty. And participating in the imperial meeting was definitely not possible.
Eunuch Gao's request must have come from Li Shimin's request. If he did not participate, he would be disobeying the order. Although Li Shimin would not blame him for this, it seemed to others that he was arrogant.
Li Mu had no choice but to follow Eunuch Gao to the entrance of Liangyi Hall. Eunuch Gao asked Li Mu to wait at the door. He first went in through the side door of the side hall to report. After a while, Eunuch Gao's high-pitched voice came: "Your Majesty has an edict.
Luoyang Marquis Li Mu."
Li Mu straightened his clothes and stepped into Liangyi Hall. In an instant, all eyes were focused on him.
Li Mu looked left and right, and found that everyone was looking at him, and he was a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and looked at himself, and there was nothing strange about him. He saluted Li Shimin and quietly walked to the purple robe.
Finally.
"Li Mu, come closer."
"Okay." Li Mu responded, retracted his outstretched legs, and came to stand in front of Li Shimin. This scene seemed familiar, with Li Jing on the left, Fang Xuanling on the right, and then Changsun Wuji, the annoying Wei Zheng...
The gaze was so intense that Li Mu felt itchy on his back. He cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty, can I say a few words first..."
"you say."
Li Mu turned back to look at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said: "Your Majesty, I really can't understand why the princes look at me so strangely. I haven't returned to court for a long time. I just pretend that I haven't offended the princes... If anything happens,
Please also say it to my face, staring at me like this won’t solve the problem.”
Li Shimin smiled and said, "They look at you because of a decision I just made."
"Ah?" Li Mu was confused, and a bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart. He swallowed and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what is the decision? Does it have to do with the minister?"
Li Shimin said seriously: "Years ago, Silla sent envoys to the dynasty, telling them that Baekje had captured more than 40 cities in Silla and joined forces with Goguryeo in an attempt to cut off Silla's entry into the dynasty. The Silla envoys cried bitterly and begged me.
Troops were sent to rescue Silla. For the sake of the people of both countries, I sent Sinong Rihyeonseo with an edict to Goguryeo, ordering Goguryeo and Baekje to stop the war and return the occupied land, otherwise I would attack them. The King of Goguryeo actually ignored my will,
Not only did he continue to join forces with Baekje to attack Silla, but he also sent envoys to Mobei to instigate the relationship between the Xueyantuo Khanate and the Tang Dynasty. His wild ambitions are about to emerge. How can I sit idly by and ignore the destiny? Therefore, I have decided to carry out justice.
Master, we have declared war on Goguryeo to defeat the unjust thieves."
Li Mu thought to himself, where did the Silla envoy come from? Your majesty's ability to lie is almost as good as mine. But after thinking about it, there is nothing wrong. Silla Queen Li Zhien is now in Yangzhou, and Silla's royal seal is also
With her, even if there is nothing, there is still time to make up for it.
When setting up a stage to sing an opera, one must be flattering and amused. Li Mu knew how to cooperate and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is wise. The kings and ministers of Goguryeo dare to disrespect me, the Tang Dynasty, and must be punished! Your Majesty's move is in line with the law of heaven and the people.
The Imperial Master of the Tang Dynasty will definitely be able to win the battle and achieve success immediately. Your Majesty’s achievements will shine through the ages and serve as a model for future generations. Your Majesty..."
"Okay," Li Shimin interrupted Li Mu's endless pursuit, and said: "I have ordered Zhang Liang, the Duke of Changping County, to be the general manager of the Pyongyang Road March. He will lead 40,000 soldiers from the Yangtze River, Huaihe Mountains, and Xi'an to march from Laizhou to the Pyongyang Road by sea.
March to Pyongyang. I also appointed the British Duke Li Ji as the general manager of the march to Liaodong Road and led an army of 60,000 to march to Liaodong. I will personally command the left and right guards, the left and right Yulin guards, and the left and right Yingyang guards from Guanzhong. After three months, each
The soldiers and horses met in Liaodong and invaded Goguryeo before winter."
"This..." Li Mu wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words again. If Li Shimin could tell these decisions, they would definitely not be nonsense. They must have been discussed many times by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, or at least by the core personnel.
The final result. With the participation of the military god Li Jing, there should be no problems, and my worries seemed somewhat unnecessary.
"I am leading the army outside, and someone still needs to make the final decision on matters in the court. I have decided to appoint the prince to supervise the country, but the prince is young and needs a prudent person to assist the government. After much thought, I decided..."
Li Mu finally heard something, and he didn't care about his superiority. He hurriedly interrupted Li Shimin's words and interrupted: "Your Majesty wants to ask me who should assist the government? I really have a few candidates in mind. This one
One, of course, is the uncle of the state. The uncle of the state is also the prince's uncle, and is also his majesty's loyal minister. In my opinion, there is no more suitable person to assist the government than him. If it is to avoid suspicion, then
There are also candidates. The Prime Minister is resourceful, mature and prudent. With him in charge, His Majesty will be safe..."
Li Shimin said nothing, watching Li Mu's performance, listening to him say one name after another, neither saying yes nor saying no. When Li Mu finished his performance, Li Shimin said: "I am going on a personal expedition, and I need someone to accompany me. You said so."
These people have been counselors in our army in the early years. They must accompany me on my personal expedition this time, and they are indispensable. This is a matter of national importance, and there is no room for sloppiness. If you lose this battle, you will know the consequences. I have thought about it carefully.
, after much thought, it is best to leave this matter of assisting the government to you."
"Your Majesty, I have many things..." Before Li Mu could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Shimin. Li Shimin frowned and said: "You are my subject, do you want to resist the decree? I know you have something to do, but your
Things are not as important as mine. The most important thing in the Tang Dynasty at the moment is the war against Goguryeo. All matters must be avoided for this matter. I have made up my mind to make you a bachelor of the Secretariat and temporarily acting as the minister.
I am responsible for assisting the prince in supervising the country. I have entrusted you with my family, country and the world, and I hope you will stop using your evasive words."
"Your Majesty..." Li Mu looked at Li Shimin pleadingly. If he had known this, he would not have even stepped into the Liangyi Palace.
"After I leave Chang'an, you will assist the prince in handling the affairs of the court. After all matters have been dealt with, I will order someone to copy a file and send it to my military tent immediately. All prisoners on death row will be imprisoned and will be sentenced when I come back. I
I give you the power to command hundreds of officials. If the prince is naughty, you can discipline him for me."
Li Mu was anxious, but he did not dare to say anything because he was not sure what Li Shimin was thinking. This happened in such a hurry and without any preparation. Li Shimin's sudden arrival caught him off guard.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but Li Mu finally did not say them out. In front of the civil and military officials of the court, even if he did not want to, he could not violate Li Shimin's will in public, so he had to sigh softly and bow to accept the order.
Li Shimin was very happy and signaled to Eunuch Gao to announce his resignation. The officials resigned, and Li Mu naturally could not leave. As the officials left the palace gate, they were led by the little eunuch who had been waiting here to the side of Liangyi Palace.
temple.
Li Shimin waved his hand, and the young eunuch retreated. Even Eunuch Gao also served two cups of tea and retreated. Only Li Mu and Li Shimin were left in the huge side hall.
Li Shimin picked up the tea cup and motioned to Li Mu to drink tea. Li Mu looked at the green tea leaves, and all kinds of thoughts came to his mind. Hundreds of years later, a man named Zhao Kuangyin also drank a glass of wine, and then conquered the world with him.
The generals all handed over their military power. Li Shimin also used this method. Could it be that the secret transfer of three thousand Jin Yiwei was about to be exposed?
"I made a decision without consulting you. You won't blame me, right?"
"I am your Majesty's minister, so of course your Majesty will do whatever you say... But," Li Mu considered the words, and said cautiously: "I am only in my twenties, so how can I hold the post of a minister with any virtue? What's more, your Majesty has ascended the throne.
Before, I was originally a minister. How dare I stand up to your Majesty? If your Majesty is like this, you will flatter me and kill me."
"You are worrying too much," Li Shimin said with a smile: "I have never said that there will be no Shangshu Ling. I am the emperor, and the Shangshu Ling is the Shangshu Ling. How can they be confused? Besides, you are just acting on behalf of the Shangshu Ling. You are just to assist the prince in supervising the country.
, you just have a legitimate identity. Before you come back, I have discussed with the officials that I will leave Wei Zheng to supervise your words and deeds. Although he is your father-in-law, you know his temper. If you do something wrong,
If something happens to you, he will definitely not help you."
Li Mu pursed his lips, still struggling, and said: "I am afraid that I will betray the divine grace."
"I know what you are thinking..." Li Shimin sighed: "I originally did not intend to let you assist the government. I also know that you still have a lot of things to do in Yangzhou. But now, I have no choice." Li Shimin
He sighed and said: "Li Mu, you are not an outsider. I can trust you and I believe you will not talk nonsense——"
"Prince, please support him..." Li Shimin sighed and said, "He, he doesn't get close to the Crown Princess."
"Ah?" Li Mu was stunned and said, "Maybe the prince is young and hasn't figured it out yet?"
"Oh, if that's the case, what's so hard for me to say!" Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said, "He, he has an actor beside him, this is really——" Li Shimin couldn't continue, but Li Mu had already understood. What Li Shimin meant was,
Li Chengqian is not fond of women and prefers men's style.
Li Mu instantly remembered a gossip about Li Chengqian from later generations. According to unofficial records, Li Chengqian had a beloved musician named Chengxin. After being discovered by Li Shimin, he was executed. Li Chengqian set up a memorial tablet for her in the East Palace, worshiped her every day, and cried bitterly.
.It was also because of this incident that the estrangement between father and son reached an irreconcilable level, which finally made him determined to rebel.
Could it be that the music singer Li Shimin mentioned was the one in history?
Sure enough, what was supposed to happen would still happen. Li Shimin and Li Chengqian hadn't seen each other for a long time, and I really couldn't imagine what this kid would be like when he was with a man.
"Who can I talk to about this kind of thing? The matter of the imperial commander's personal expedition has been decided a long time ago. All my plans are also based on my leading the troops. Therefore, I must go in person for this battle.
After I leave Chang'an, I will be the prince overseeing the country. The prince is young, so he must have assistant ministers. This matter can no longer be hidden."
Li Shimin sighed: "After all, he is the prince, the crown prince of the country. If such a reputation is spread, where will I put my face, where will the Tang Dynasty's face be put, and where will the royal family's face be put? I have thought about it, and you are the only one who can help me.
Only by government can we hide this matter."
Li Mu grinned and said: "Your Majesty, you can only hide it for a while. There are so many people in the East Palace and how many informants there are. Sooner or later the news will get out. There is nothing we can do about it."
"So I asked you to find a way!" Li Shimin roared in a low voice. He stared into Li Mu's eyes and said: "I want you to solve this matter before I return to the court in triumph. No matter what method you use, I don't want to see it.
That musician!"
"Your Majesty means -" Li Mu tentatively guessed: "Kill him?"
"If you can make Cheng Qian not bear his grudge against me, there is nothing wrong with killing him."
Li Mu stopped talking. Isn’t this nonsense? If you don’t want to take the blame, let me take the blame. Li Chengqian is the future emperor. If I kill his little baby, what will happen to my family in the future? Unless I let Li Chengqian do it.
It is not difficult to become the emperor, because historically Li Shimin's successor was not Li Chengqian but Li Zhi. Now he has just been weaned and is still being held in the arms of Empress Changsun.