Li Shimin naturally understood this truth, took a deep look at Wang, and said: "This matter will be discussed later."
The king did not press forward, bowed and returned to the queue. Eunuch Gao sang a promise, the court meeting was over, and all the officials dispersed.
Li Mu deliberately walked slowly. He knew that Li Shimin would definitely look for him. Sure enough, before Li Mu could reach the entrance of the hall, Eunuch Gao came to send a message: "Shilang Li, His Majesty wants to see you."
Li Mu had already prepared the money, and when he turned around, he handed it to Eunuch Gao without leaving any trace. Eunuch Gao accepted it with a smile, but didn't say much. The tacit understanding had been established long ago, and talking too much would make it seem untrue.
East Palace.
The palace people are moving things, and the palace is very busy today. The Supreme Emperor is moving to Da'an Palace, and the Emperor is moving to Taiji Palace, which are both big events. However, under the arrangements of Empress Changsun, everything is going on in an orderly manner.
"Your Majesty, Li Mu, is here to see you."
"No, no," Li Shimin waved his hand and sent the eunuchs out. He called Li Mu to him and said, "Did you hear what Shizhong Wang said just now in the main hall?"
Li Mu nodded.
Li Shimin said: "The king is from the Wang family in Taiyuan, and has the talent of a prime minister. In the past, when Prince Yin was here, he was summoned to the prince's mansion. He made many plans for Prince Yin, and I have always heard of his talent. Later, due to the fight for the throne,
Regarding the matter, my father thought that he did not remonstrate enough, which led to a quarrel between our brothers, so he was demoted to the state. After I ascended the throne, I could not bear the decline of talents, so I called him back to the court to serve as an admonishment official."
"After the king returned to the court, he made many memorials to calm the people, stabilize the country, recruit people, etc., all with unique insights. I adopted his suggestions and promoted him to official positions many times. I even gave him the position of prime minister, but I really didn't expect that.
I have been so kind to him, but I still haven't accepted him, and he still sides with the powerful family in an attempt to go against me!"
Li Mu listened to Li Shimin's words silently without saying a word. Li Shimin raised his head and said, "Why don't you speak?!"
"Your Majesty, I have offended too many people today. I finally found someone who can speak for me, and I was promoted because of it. It's really hard to say anything."
"Stupid!" Li Shimin thought that Li Mu didn't understand the stakes, and said: "The king's move is to take away the credit for Zhenguan Plow. Do you really think he is speaking for you? This is a plan to retreat in order to advance! The local government
, the influence of the wealthy family has always been greater than that of the imperial court. If they sent people to learn how to make the Zhenguan plow, the people would remember their gratitude to them. They only know that there are wealthy families, but not the imperial court! The ambition of the wolf is obvious.
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Li Mu said: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. Although the structure of the Zhenguan plow is complicated, if you have a sample in hand, it is not difficult to imitate. A skilled carpenter can make it. But the plowshare part is different. The plowshare of the Zhenguan plow
There are two types of plowshares: large plowshares and small plowshares. The large plowshare can be made by ordinary blacksmiths, but the small plowshare needs special forging due to its different hardness. It may be difficult for the private sector to imitate it.
I am also thinking of ways to teach some blacksmiths to forge these small plowshares."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "You mean, they can't imitate it?"
"No, no, no, Your Majesty, to be precise, it cannot be completely imitated. It can be imitated 80%, but the effect is very different. The small plowshare is the essence of the Zhenguan plow. It saves effort and breaks the ground. All the small plowshares do.
Without my unique forging method, the small plowshare they made was useless. And it was absolutely impossible to pull it with human power."
"Okay!" Li Shimin stood up, patted Li Mu on the shoulder, and said: "You are indeed my capable minister. In that case, you go back to the Ministry of Works to prepare. There is no need for carpenters. Since they want to build it, let them build it.
, the Agricultural Equipment Supervisor only makes small plowshares. When teaching the forging method, you must find a reliable person. If anyone leaks the secret method, I will give you the right to deal with it on the spot. It doesn't matter if you execute him. You must protect the secret method and not leak it. I'm sorry.
Let’s see what else these powerful people can do!”
Li Mu said: "I accept the order. If there is nothing else to do, please leave."
"Go ahead."
Li Mu came out of the East Palace and happened to be on the way to the construction site of Chongrenfang. After ten days, the project has made great progress. The high-rise building has begun to take shape, and the first and second floors have begun to be framed and internal construction has begun.
Seeing Li Mu coming, Gongsun Kang hurried over, holding several brochures in his hands, and wanted to report to Li Mu. Li Mu waved his hands to show that he was not reading, and said to Gongsun Kang: "Your Majesty has promoted me to Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and promoted Mr. Li to Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
, there are also Agricultural Equipment Supervisor and Printing Supervisor, both of which are subordinate to the Ministry of Industry. The supervisor is like an analogy officer Wai Lang. I am currently looking for candidates, so do your best."
After saying that, Li Mu Shiran left. But Gongsun Kang's face was flushed with excitement. He had been in the position of director of the Ministry of Industry for seven years and had no chance of promotion in seven years. Moreover, there was Yu Wengui in front of him.
, even if he is promoted, it will be his turn only after Yu Wengui is promoted. And now the Ministry of Industry has two more vacancies for supervisors, analogous to Yuanwailang, that is to say, they are all sixth-grade officials! He is only ninth-grade now,
If you can find a job as a supervisor, you will be promoted to three levels in a row!
Now that Li Mu had given him a message, explaining that there was a way, how could Gongsun Kang not be excited? As if he had been given a shot of blood, his shouting voice was much louder.
Li Mu did not go to the Ministry of Industry, but went home directly, but he believed that the news had already arrived. People's hearts for gossip are deep in their bones. What happened in the hall today will soon spread throughout Chang'an. And
Everyone in the Ministry of Industry will definitely know the news of his promotion as soon as possible.
But Li Mu didn't expect it to happen so quickly. He had just arrived at the door of his house, and Yu Wengui was already waiting there. Seeing Li Mu come back, the concierge quickly said: "Master Marquis, I'd like to ask this gentleman to go into the lobby to rest, but he won't go in. He insists."
Waiting for you at the door. This..."
Yu Wengui hurriedly said: "My lord, the lower official wants to wait here. Don't blame the servant by mistake."
Li Mu smiled and motioned for Yu Wengui to follow him into the courtyard. Yu Wengui said that he would not go first, as he had to be one step behind Li Mu. Li Mu kept giving way, but he persisted and refused, so Li Mu had no choice but to walk in front.
The two came to the lobby, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Yu Wengui stood up, took out a jade Ruyi from his sleeve, and handed it to Li Mu with both hands. Li Mu didn't take it, frowned and looked at Yu Wengui and said, "What do you mean?"
Yu Wengui stretched out his hand, with a humble attitude, and said with a smile: "This is to apologize to you, and I don't dare to deceive you. When you first came to the Ministry of Industry, the lower official was jealous of you. He thought that you had robbed the official's property.
He was a doctor, and he was young, so he despised him. Later, he used various means to let him see his talent. He was convinced. Compared with him, the gap between him was as big as heaven and earth. He felt deeply.
I feel guilty, and I have been thinking about apologizing in person. Now that your Excellency is promoted to the position of Minister, I would like to offer you a family heirloom, and please accept it with your smile."