Li Mu thought for a while and said: "Father, my second uncle has been taking care of the family business for many years, so there should be no problem. When you were stationed in Bingzhou last time, wasn't it also your second uncle who was taking care of it?"
Li Ji shook his head and said: "The situation was different now and then. When I was stationed in Bingzhou last time, my family had no winery, only fields, and no one coveted it. But now that the winery is making money every day, who is not jealous?"
If I leave Chang'an, the entire British government will lose its protection. Your second uncle can't keep it!"
Li Mu just thought that Li Ji came to ask for his help, and said: "Father, don't worry. If you encounter difficulties, I will naturally not sit idly by and ignore him."
"I know you are a sincere child. Since you have said so, you will definitely try your best to do it." At this point, Li Ji suddenly changed the topic and said: "But I can't cause you any trouble. You accept my righteousness."
Father, but as my adopted father, I have never been able to help you with anything. Instead, I have benefited a lot from you, which makes me feel uneasy. Now that I am going to Bingzhou, I will not be able to help you anymore. How can I hurt you anymore? I am going to Bingzhou today.
I came to you for two things. First, I want to return this winery to you. Second, I want you to take care of my eldest son, Li Zhen."
The relationship between relatives in the Tang Dynasty was slightly different from that in later generations. For example, Li Mu and Li Siwen became brothers of the opposite sex. Li Ji was naturally his adopted father, but Li Siwen's older brother Li Zhen was not considered his adopted brother.
Therefore, Li Jicai asked Li Mu to take care of his eldest son Li Zhen.
Li Mu was not willing to agree. He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Father, the wine shop is a business that Siwen and I discussed when we were in Dingxiang. Siwen and I are brothers, how can we break the contract? Don't let me get into an unjust situation."
, I will definitely not agree. Even if my adoptive father goes to Bingzhou, no matter how many years, as long as I am still there, I will protect the winery from falling into the hands of others. Every year's profits, not less than a penny, will be sent to the house. With me
Now, with the help of my second uncle, there will definitely be no problem."
"Li Mu, you are an emotional child, I know it in my heart. But now, things can't be done!" Li Ji sighed: "Do you know how His Majesty's will is arranged? He not only made me the governor of Bingzhou, but also made me special
I will kill your second uncle and appoint him as the governor of Jinzhou! Your second uncle can no longer stay in Chang'an! My eldest son has mediocre qualifications and cannot be used for much purpose. If the winery is given to him, how can he do it? You should know my painstaking efforts!"
Li Mu was startled for a moment. He didn't expect that Li Shimin would marry Li Bi. When they talked about Li Ji in the afternoon, Li Shimin didn't even mention Li Bi at all.
Seeing Li Mu in a daze, Li Ji sighed and said, "Li Mu, you are still too young and don't have enough experience. His Majesty is the emperor, and the emperor cannot be bullied. How could he not know how I would test his mind? If I join your second uncle, then
It's beating me. If you think about it carefully, you will understand the deep meaning of this."
Li Mu nodded and said nothing more. In fact, even if Li Ji didn't say anything, he also reacted. From Li Siwen's matter to Li Ji's matter, Li Shimin's actions could be said to have taught him a lesson. He promised not to kill.
Li Siwen, but he expelled him from Chang'an and was not allowed to return to the court without an edict. Then he conferred the title of Li Ji to calm his mind and show his magnanimity. Give him a sweet date with a stick, and you will not be able to express your resentment.
And Li Ji wanted to go to Bingzhou. Li Shimin was obviously willing to agree, but he still made a deal. The British government lost both Li Ji and Li Bi at the same time, and it was completely unable to gain a foothold in Chang'an. This is to tell Li Ji that I am not
What you can fiddle with is not what you say, but I will listen to you. If you test me, you will have to pay the price!
Li Ji naturally understood what Li Shimin meant, so he was so frightened that he came to Li Mu for entrustment. It wasn't that he didn't want the wine shop, but he didn't dare to ask for it anymore. Now Li Shimin was angry. If he didn't accept his punishment obediently,
I don’t know what will happen next. Since Li Ji and Li Bi were not in Chang’an at that time, Li Zhen’s life was in danger.
Li Zhen was a British prince, and when Li Ji left town and merged with the state, he must stay in Chang'an. Whether he was a hostage or not, this had been the case throughout the ages, and Li Ji did not dare to raise objections.
After sorting it out in this way, Li Mu understood clearly. Li Ji's choice was a helpless move and the only correct approach.
Li Mu took a deep breath and said: "Father, I understand your painstaking efforts. But Siwen and I have made an agreement in advance, and we cannot change it easily. How about this? When Siwen left yesterday, I told him that
He opened another winery in Dingxiang. The original intention was for him to make some money and have more money, so that he could support the soldiers of Zhechong Prefecture. Looking at the current situation, it turned out to be a mistake. "
Li Ji was confused when he heard this, and frowned and asked, "How can we get it right?"
Li Mu said seriously: "Father, I can listen to you and take over the winery and take care of the prince at the same time. But this winery has been divided into two. Now I will rearrange the craftsmen and personnel of the winery.
Divide half of it and go to Dingxiang to help Siwen build a new winery. I will also arrange for the delivery of wine, grain, etc. as soon as possible. If there is new wine in the future, I will share it with Siwen. From then on, Chang'an will be used as the boundary, heading west, towards
Go north, return to Siwen, go south, go east, return to me. It can be regarded as adding two to one and making five, fulfilling the original agreement between Siwen and I. My adoptive father should not refuse anymore. If he refuses again, he will break off our relationship with me.
"
With Li Mu's arrangement, Li Ji was naturally speechless and very moved, saying: "Since you have made up your mind, I owe you a favor."
Li Mu shook his head and said: "Father, this matter is between me and Siwen. How can it be regarded as the fault of the foster father? Don't mention favors or anything else. Don't talk about it anymore."
Li Ji nodded and sighed again.
In fact, Li Ji was not very old at this time. It was now the fourth year of Zhenguan, and Li Ji was only thirty-six years old. Seeing him sighing frequently, Li Mu seemed to see the post-80s generation who encountered a 'middle-aged crisis' in later generations.
I don't know what to say to comfort him.
It was getting late, and the farm gate was about to close. Li Ji also said what he needed to say, and took his leave. Li Mu went all the way to the gate of the farm, and agreed to see him off tomorrow. As for coal and other business matters, he did not mention it.
This is not the time, just wait until it is implemented and contact you again. Moreover, Li Shimin's side will also have a decree to pass by then.
Watching the carriage that was driving Li Ji away, Li Mu returned to his mansion somewhat desolately.
The look of Li Ji he just saw was completely different from the look he saw when he and Li Ji met for the first time in Dingxiang. At that time, Li Ji was so high-spirited. In front of the two armies, it was like a god descending to earth.
The men and horses he led killed the Uighur soldiers like melons and vegetables, which left a deep impression on Li Mu. But Li Ji, whom he had just seen, sighed three times in two sentences, and his tone and attitude were full of helplessness and unwillingness.
, it’s really sad.
Li Mu pushed open the door of the studio. He was not in the mood today and was too lazy to move, so he lay on the rocking chair and swayed gently in a daze.
Li Mu did not agree with everything Li Ji just said, but he still gave him a heads up. Comparing the experiences of Li Ji, Hou Junji, and Li Jing, according to Li Ji, Hou Junji was the "Jian"
The man who was in the emperor's heart, because he was Li Shimin's bodyguard, so Li Shimin trusted him and wanted to cultivate him. He just promoted him from a "reckless man" to the Duke of the country and now the Minister of the Ministry of War.
What about Li Ji and Li Jing? It can be said that their starting points are similar, but their encounters are different. Why the encounters are different? The fundamental reason is that their ability determines them.
When Li Mu first arrived in Chang'an, when talking about the figures in the court, Li Ji said that there are many generals in the court now, but the only two who can be considered "handsome" are Li Shimin and Li Jing. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he
There was only Li Jing. Therefore, no matter how Li Shimin viewed Li Jing, for the sake of his country, he had to entrust Li Jing with important responsibilities. Li Jing would not be able to circumvent the national war unless he personally conquered it.
But Li Ji was different. Although he was a good general, he was not irreplaceable. This led to what he considered to be injustice. This is where the saying "Jian is in the emperor's heart" comes from.
Whether this is really the case, Li Mu will not comment for the time being. The warning this incident gave him is that if you want to stand firm, you still have to look at your ability. Fortunately, Li Mu is now an irreplaceable person.
With the blessing of the system, he can do things beyond the limits of this era. Unless there is another time traveler with the system, he, Li Mu, is irreplaceable. Li Mu also has an additional perspective, that is, the system needs
Use it carefully. Don't use all your strength at once. If he does that, the birds will be gone, the good bows will be hidden, the cunning rabbit will die, and the lackeys will be cooked. When he is worthless, if he still 'works' like he is now, he will
It is not far from death.
Li Mu summoned the system in his mind, hesitated for a moment, and deleted the [Inferior Explosives] formula from the 'Engineering' skill he had learned. The system popped up [Have you forgotten this skill?], and he silently confirmed it in his mind.
For this recipe, let’s take it easy first.
Suddenly, a pair of tender white hands appeared on his eyes. Li Mu quickly exited the system and pulled Li Zhien close to his arms. Li Zhien threw herself into his arms, like a cat stretching out its paws to please its master, and stretched out his two little hands to him.
In front of me: "Master, where are my preserves?"
Li Mu deliberately pretended to be stupid and said: "What kind of candied fruit? Did I promise it?"
"Ha!" The little girl rolled her eyes and pouted, "I knew you would cheat, but no, I'm going to tell my wife that you're cheating on her."
As he said that, he was about to run away, but was caught by Li Mu.
"Still want to inform?" Li Mu pinched her cheek and said: "What kind of tricks have Madam and I been playing? If you give me a traitor, you will give it away, and it's not a lie. You have also seen my father-in-law's face. If
If we don't end it here and there is no end to it, our house may be emptied out one day and it will all belong to his Bai family. If you want to eat preserves again and ask him for it, will you do it?"
"Well..." Li Zhien thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "In that case... the master did the right thing!"
After she finished speaking, she kissed him on the face.