Li Shimin was finally defeated and returned to the palace angrily.
This is also the result that Li Mu expected. From the moment Li Shimin showed up, Li Mu knew that he won today. As he analyzed before, Li Shimin has a high tolerance for real talents. And he has a mine and a salt.
, on one side are the three who have won over from the five surnames and seven sects of the old family, and are in urgent need of appeasement. On the other side are the Guanlong nobles and Conglong ministers who Li Shimin relies on for military purposes. Li Shimin must have an explanation for these two groups, but this
Both incidents were entirely caused by Li Mu, and only he knew how to do it. Li Shimin wanted to find someone to replace Li Mu, but it was impossible to find one.
Therefore, Li Mu became, like Li Jing, an indispensable person in the Tang Dynasty today and irreplaceable.
Since he is irreplaceable, Li Shimin cannot do anything to him. This is what Li Mu relies on for his arrogance. Moreover, Li Mu adds a layer of packaging to his arrogance. This layer of packaging takes advantage of his age and the fact that he has always been
The 'personality' I have created since then. If you regard me as a 'child', then I will be a 'naughty kid'. Anyway, I come from a vulgar background and have no education. I can't be single-minded? I can't be arrogant? I can't be without education? Who?
What about making me vulgar?
Of course, all this is based on the achievements Li Mu has already made.
The Zhenguan plow, printing, horseshoes and other secret techniques, as well as the money advanced from the craftsman's workshop, all the things he had been doing had now become "auxiliary conditions". Li Shimin felt guilty and felt that he owed Li Mu a favor.
This is the most important thing. Even ambitious people like Changsun Wuji were deceived into thinking that Li Mu was just brain-blocked. Otherwise, how can we explain that he dared to talk to Li Shimin?
Li Mu is a time traveler. This prerequisite is unknown to everyone except himself. Although Changsun Wuji and Wang are both good people, they never thought that Li Mu would make such a big fuss.
It's to fight for freedom and respect. Maybe in their hearts, these two things don't exist at all. They can't understand what Li Mu cares about, just like why Li Mu is struggling, these are things that neither of them can understand.
As for why Li Mu threw out "Liu Li" in the end, it was to remind Li Shimin that he is a useful person. His potential is unlimited. If there is Liuli today, who can know what novel things will be available tomorrow? Who knows?
Can you estimate it? As an emperor, Li Shimin must definitely be included in the consideration.
Not to mention that Li Shimin still has a good impression of Li Mu so far. Even if he is like Wei Zheng, Li Shimin would like to kill him quickly, but because of Wei Zheng's irreplaceability in the Shandong big family, he can still suppress his temper and give Wei Zheng an official position.
After entering the title, Li Mu knew that what Li Shimin really valued was his country. As long as it was useful to his country, he would not kill people indiscriminately.
With the guarantee of these factors, Li Mu can be confident, impassioned, and plausible. But after he finished speaking, he was also very scared. After all, the 'opposing friend' is the emperor. If he becomes so angry that he loses his mind, there will be no country or country.
After considering it, I will kill you...it is not impossible!
Fortunately, it didn't come to that. Li Shimin was worthy of being an emperor through the ages and one of the most wise kings, but he still controlled his emotions. This 'debate competition' ended with Li Mu's victory.
Since we have won, then...
Li Mu raised his eyebrows and raised the corners of his mouth.
The words are divided into two sides.
After coming out of Dali Temple, Li Shimin angrily drove back to the palace. Changsun Wuji and Wang Gong saw Li Shimin away and then went back to their respective homes. Their mansions were not far from each other, just along the same road. Wang beat Changsun Wuji.
The chief inspector said: "Uncle Guo, can you please ride with me in the same car? I happen to have something and I want to discuss it with Uncle Guo."
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji said cheerfully: "Why don't you do it? Uncle please."
"Uncle please."
The two exchanged courtesies, and Changsun Wuji got into the car first. Wang followed, and the two sat in the car together.
As the prime minister, the king was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan, so he was naturally not short of money. His carriage was also very spacious and could accommodate six or eight people, not to mention two people.
The two sat opposite each other, and the carriage moved forward slowly.
Changsun Wuji looked at Wang and said, "Uncle invited me here. What do you want to discuss?"
The king smiled and pointedly said: "Uncle, what do you think of today's events?"
"What happened today?" Changsun Wuji did not answer easily, but returned the words and said, "Uncle, are you talking about Li Mu?"
The king nodded and said, "Has your Majesty ever seen your Majesty treat a minister like this?"
Changsun Wuji frowned slightly. In fact, he noticed it even if Wang didn't mention it. But when Wang mentioned it, he paid more attention to it.
Yes, when did Li Shimin treat a minister like this? Just listening to the conversation between the two, Li Mu's arrogance and Li Shimin's tolerance, even the company commander Sun Wuji felt envious in his heart. This kind of kindness and honor is by no means ordinary.
However, Changsun Wuji would never show any envy in front of the king. Because he is the number one person in the dynasty, he must not envy anyone, otherwise, the number one person in the dynasty will change hands.
Changsun Wuji said calmly: "Li Mu has joined the clan and is considered your Majesty's nephew. Are you going to treat your nephews differently? Naturally, there must be some differences."
Wang just smiled, but didn't expose it. Changsun Wuji looked at his smile with hatred in his heart. This old fox actually laughed at me. Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking!
Changsun Wuji cleared his throat, changed the subject, and said, "Uncle, why is it such a coincidence that I also come to the heaven and earth to buy tea today? I must have received some news? Is it because of other things?"
The smile on Wang's face froze and restrained, and he said: "Why do you talk like this, Uncle Guo? You and I are each other. I work for the mine, and Uncle Guo does it for the salt... We are the ones who work hard, and it is not the profit.
As a family, why bother being sarcastic?"
Changsun Wuji felt a lot better after hearing what he said, and said: "That's absolutely true... Li Mu said that we will solve the mine issue tomorrow morning and the salt issue in the afternoon. Uncle, it seems that tomorrow morning
, you have to take a trip? Working in a prison, it’s a shame this kid can figure it out!"
Wang smiled and said: "What else can we do if we don't go there? I'm not in a hurry, but the Li family of Zhaojun and the Cui family of Qinghe can't wait any longer. I have no choice but to ask my uncle to wait until the afternoon. So, after lunch,
Is my uncle going to jail too?"
"Oh, no way!"
The two looked at each other and laughed.
At this time, the groom from Duke Zhao's mansion reminded him that he was home. Changsun Wuji said goodbye to the king and got off his carriage. Wang Gong handed over his hand and continued to walk forward. There was still some distance to his house.
Watching the carriage go away, the smile on Changsun Wuji's face turned cold, he shook his sleeves and walked straight to the house.
"Ask Chong'er to come to the study to meet me!"
On the other side, Wang also arrived home. Wang Pu had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Wang getting off the carriage, he hurried over to greet him and said, "Brother, how is Li Mu?"
"It's okay. I'll explain it to you later. I'll take a leave from the Imperial College tomorrow and go to the Dali Temple Prison on my behalf."
"ah?"
Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin sat behind the desk, motionless, and an hour had passed.
Eunuch Gao asked twice if he wanted to eat, but Li Shimin ignored him, as if he was suffering from hysteria. Eunuch Gao had served Li Shimin for many years and knew that he was thinking about Li Mu's words. But it would not be a problem if this continued, so he asked the young eunuch to go
I went to the Zhengdian Hall to find Empress Changsun.
After a while, Queen Changsun came. Eunuch Gao saw the guard of honor from a distance and hurriedly greeted her, saying: "Queen, please advise me quickly. Your Majesty has been sitting there for an hour. If this continues, I will worry about the dragon body."
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"Don't be impatient for a moment. Let's prepare dinner. I'll go take a look first."
"No." Eunuch Gao agreed and went to prepare dinner as instructed. Empress Changsun asked the accompanying palace attendants to wait outside the palace and entered the Tai Chi Hall alone.
"His Majesty."
"Hmm...huh?" Li Shimin responded subconsciously. When he heard the voice of Queen Changsun, he raised his head as if he had just recovered. Seeing the concerned look on Queen Changsun's face, he forced a smile.
He said: "Why is the queen here? Was it the high-ranking cadre who sent someone to notify her? This is another unnecessary step!"
Empress Changsun came to Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Gao is also thinking about your dragon body. I have already heard about the matter. This kid Li Mu is indeed a little unrestrained."
The word "child" gave Li Mu an "attribute" and lowered the level of the matter. Since he is a child and not a minister, he can naturally be tolerant and not too harsh.
But Li Shimin's voice sounded particularly harsh. He recalled Li Mu's words about him bullying children and was not a gentleman, and he laughed bitterly again.
When Empress Changsun saw Li Shimin's reaction, she felt very strange and asked, "Your Majesty, did my concubine say something wrong? Why did your Majesty smile bitterly?"
Li Shimin then repeated Li Mu's words from the beginning. After hearing this, Empress Changsun also had the same expression as Li Shimin. But after smiling bitterly, Empress Changsun said again: "Your Majesty, I feel that what young man Li Mu said... is also true to a certain extent.
Logic. After thinking about it carefully, this is really the case. Ever since this child came to Chang'an, he has not treated His Majesty with any calculations. Whatever good things he invented, he immediately presented them to His Majesty. All the money he earned was spent on
On official business, I say whatever I have in my heart. In my opinion, this is much better than those who compliment Your Majesty with their mouths but don’t know what they are planning in their hearts. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Li Shimin nodded and said: "I think so too, but I just can't stand this guy's look. You haven't seen it with your own eyes. When he said these words, he looked so irritating! I really want to beat him.
, but I can’t beat him yet. This kid is cunning and cunning, and he has dug a hole for me a long time ago. He is a loyal minister and filial son, and if I beat him, I will be a coward... Oh, I can’t hold back this tone. I just thought about it for an hour
, I couldn’t find a way to solve it, my head starts to hurt just thinking about it!”