It was almost noon, Li Mu was preparing a banquet, but Li Shimin did not have the time. Li Jing's army was about to return in triumph, and there were still many things to prepare. He took Changsun Wuji and said goodbye. Li Mu did not dare to ask where he was going. Before leaving, he asked
I took away the rocking chair in the workroom...
"I want whatever is fresh, and I'm not polite at all, and I won't be released from the ban." Li Mu muttered, took a steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth. After working all morning, he was already so hungry that his chest pressed against his back.
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Li Ji sat opposite him and said after hearing the words: "Don't talk nonsense, it will be a waste of His Majesty's efforts."
"What's your intention?" Li Mu asked in confusion: "What kind of intention is being banned?"
"Do you know how much trouble you have caused this time?" Li Ji said: "You kid, you are too impulsive, passionate and reckless. The person you whipped is the only grandson of the Bolingcui clan leader, Chang'an.
The county magistrate Wang Zhongyuan is from the Wang family in Taiyuan. Cui Wensheng, a doctor in the official department, is from the Cui family in Boling and is the eldest son of the Cui clan leader. Isn't it a big disaster for you to offend two powerful clans in one go for a trivial matter?"
Li Mu took a sip of the soup and said, "Didn't Your Majesty give them a thumbs down? This shows that the truth is on our side."
"The truth?" Li Ji smiled and said: "The truth doesn't matter, it just depends on what the person who decides the truth thinks. You have caught up with the opportunity this time. His Majesty has long been dissatisfied with the family and has never been able to seize the opportunity. Add
Cui Yuyan, who committed the crime last time, has a bad record. Wang Zhongyuan really made a mistake again and cannot defend himself. Your Majesty just followed the trend and killed the chicken to scare the monkey. Do you really think that you are so proud of yourself? "
Li Mu chuckled and said, "It doesn't matter whose face it is, I didn't suffer any loss anyway."
Li Jidao: "Your Majesty punished you with a ten-day grounding to avoid the limelight. Even though you won once, it was a fluke. The Wang and Cui families are one of the five surnames and seven looks, and their influence in the court is deeply intertwined.
.And the powerful factions are connected. If you really anger them and join forces to deal with you, you will definitely not be able to resist based on your foundation. This time the two families have suffered a heavy loss, how can they let it go? If you do something again in the future, you will never be able to resist.
Be more careful and don’t let anyone take advantage of you.”
Li Mu nodded in agreement, but said in his heart, if you want to break up something, bully my wife, it doesn't matter what the king of heaven is, it's still the same!
Li Mu didn't want to listen to Li Ji's lecture, so he changed the subject and said, "Father, what does the 'guard army' your Majesty just said mean? I didn't quite understand."
"Guardian is a decorated officer, a title that represents honor. Usually only those who have made military merits can be awarded the honor. You are an exception, so His Majesty said that he will be promoted specially. There are twelve ranks in total for Guarding the Army.
It is the ninth rank and the third rank, which is consistent with your title."
Li Mu blinked his eyes and said, "What's the use?"
"What's the use?" Li Ji said angrily: "With titles and honors, you are just a title. With titles and honors, you are a military prince. You can raise private soldiers and bring guards. Do you understand the use?
"
"Ah, uh-huh!" Li Mu nodded suddenly and stuffed another steamed bun into his mouth.
Li Ji looked at Li Mu's expression and said helplessly: "Your Majesty really cares about you very much. Although your invention of horseshoes is a meritorious service, it is not enough to be awarded the title of Protector. Your Majesty has made this arrangement because he is not worried that you will interact with others in the future."
Do you suffer when there is a conflict? You have been blessed by the Emperor at a young age. You should work harder in the future and share His Majesty's worries."
"Yeah, your Majesty's kindness is so great, and I will repay it with all my heart."
Li Mu's words were good, but with the action of stuffing pickles into his mouth, there was really no credibility at all. Li Ji sighed and said: "I won't tell you this anymore. You haven't been to supervise the supervision in the past few days."
Worker, didn’t the Emperor send someone to look for you?”
"I've found it, why haven't I found it?" Li Mu ate quickly, and he was almost done with the two steamed buns. He took another sip of soup and said, "I sent Mr. Chen here twice and said he wanted to come find me. I can give him some advice.
That’s why I persuaded you to stop. There’s no need to worry about the construction site. Gongsun Kang and Yu Wengui are here and they are doing a good job..."
As he was talking, a voice came over: "Don't stop me. Do you need to notify me when I come here? Big man, you don't remember me so soon? I led the troops to rescue your master that day!"
Hearing this voice, Li Mu and Li Ji looked at each other, and they both sighed.
Li Mu put down the soup bowl and just stood up. Cheng Yaojin had already arrived at the Crescent Gate. Li Mu quickly saluted and said, "I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you, Uncle Cheng."
Cheng Yaojin's face glowed red and he said: "Okay, okay, what can I do wrong? This is... eating? Why didn't you order meat? Is there anything delicious about steamed buns and vegetable soup? It happened to be in my manor yesterday
A cow accidentally fell off a cliff and died. I will ask someone to send you a cow leg later!"
Li Ji heard this and said, "Why do your Cheng family's cows always fall to death?"
"You are here too." Cheng Yaojin squinted his eyes slightly as if he had just seen Li Ji, and said: "Why does it always fall to death? You have to ask the cow. How do I know? It just fell to death, and the bones
The tendons are broken and I can’t eat them!”
"I think you beat him to death."
"Don't talk nonsense. What evidence do you have?"
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again, Li Mu hurriedly told Xi Ni and said, "Father, Uncle Cheng, you two should stop quarreling and sit down to eat. That... Xiaolan, is getting a pair of bowls and chopsticks."
"Yes." Xiaolan, who was waiting next to her, went to get a pair of bowls and chopsticks, but Cheng Yaojin didn't move. He had just eaten beef at home, so how could he swallow the steamed buns and vegetable soup?
"I'm not talking nonsense, I'll get straight to the point. Boy, I'm here to ask for a favor. It's up to you to pay it back!"
"Uh..." Before Li Mu could speak, Li Ji couldn't listen anymore and said: "Old man, don't bully others too much. Do you need your help? It was originally a small matter, but you messed it up into a big one.
A big event has now made Li Mu become the king and a thorn in the side of the two great clansmen Cui. Will you help him or harm him?"
"Of course it's to help." Cheng Yaojin said nonchalantly: "Xu Maogong, I don't even know how to say hello to you. You are somewhat capable in fighting, but in terms of how you behave, you are a little too timid.
What happened to the two powerful men? Are you afraid of what they will do? You are a high-ranking prince, please show your confidence! Do you think I am afraid?"
"Too lazy to tell you!"
"You can't beat me!" Cheng Yaojin smiled proudly, then looked at Li Mu and said, "My eldest nephew, have you figured out how to thank me?"
In Li Mu's two lifetimes, this was the first time he saw someone so straightforwardly asking for favors, and he felt a little bit worried. Give him money? If it's less, Cheng Yaojin wouldn't like it. If it's more, he won't be able to give it to himself. Moreover, Cheng Yaojin's purpose is...
Li Mu could also guess eight points. He didn't want to make a one-time deal. He saw the profits of Bashang Winery and wanted a share of the pie.