It was rare that the two groups of people from the 'Mining Department' and the 'Salt Department' got together. After leaving Zhuluhou Mansion, the king invited Changsun Wuji to have tea. Changsun Wuji naturally understood what he meant and gave a few instructions to his entourage,
Then he and the king came to heaven and earth.
As soon as the two of them entered the private room, Sun Chong, the eldest son on the back, came in together with Dugu Xiude and Yu Chihuan. Later, Wang Pu, Cui Yongren, and Li Ying also arrived.
Everyone filed in and looked at the people in the room. No one showed surprise, as if there was a tacit understanding.
The king told what had just happened in the lobby of Zhuluhou Mansion. Everyone listened and looked worried. Seeing that everyone was silent, Changsun Chong couldn't help but speak and said: "Everyone, you have to think of a way. Now.
Li Muming clearly wants us to stand up for him, but what did he say? He is heartbroken. Who makes him feel cold? Us! He is targeting us! Is it possible that we really want to accompany him to throw shit at him?
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Cui Yongren heard this and said: "Yesterday I went to Su Guogong's Mansion to inquire about the news. His Majesty first issued an order to have Su Guogong surround all the censors' palaces who impeached Li Mu. His attitude was very obvious. If Li Mu made any mistake, these people would be allowed to go.
The imperial censor was buried with him. But then Divine Doctor Sun came into the palace and said that Li Mu was not in danger, so his majesty sent people over and asked Duke Su to withdraw all the troops. Only later did he get the news.
The fine is fined for half a year... Everyone, I think this matter is very strange."
Changsun Wuji took over the conversation and said: "This morning, the queen sent someone to send a message. Your Majesty's intention is not to punish, but to punish in secret. On the surface, the penalty is half a year's salary, which seems to be lenient. In fact, it gives the power of punishment.
Li Mu, your majesty has said that these censors can do whatever Li Mu does to them, but as long as no one is killed, your majesty will just treat them as invisible."
Naturally, only Changsun Wuji, the uncle of the state, could receive such news. Wang was envious and asked: "I think the focus of this matter is still on Wei Zheng. Lu Zhilin is just a little shrimp. I don't believe it. What's going on behind the scenes?"
There is no sign of Wei Zheng. Uncle Guo, I wonder how your Majesty arranged Wei Zheng?"
Changsun Wuji said: "Isn't it true that Wang Shizhong doesn't know the usefulness of Wei Zheng? Why pretend to be confused? If the Shandong nobles don't return, Wei Zheng will have nothing to fear. Your Majesty will not do anything to Wei Zheng. According to the news from the Queen, Wei Zheng will also be fined half a year's salary.
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"Half a year?" Wang Pu sneered and said, "Half a year's salary, what kind of punishment is it? Who is living on the salary?"
The king scolded: "Don't talk nonsense! Wei Zheng is poor and his family has no food left over. Half a year's fine is nothing to other people, but to him, it is the death of his life! Your Majesty's action is not cruel!"
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "But no one can say anything. For such a serious crime, false accusation is just a salary, which is already a light punishment. Not only that, your Majesty also gave Wei Zheng's daughter to
Li Mu."
"Is there such a thing?" Wang was surprised and said: "This is unreasonable. As the old saying goes, no harm will come to the wife and children. How could your Majesty do such a thing?"
"Wei Zheng himself said that he and Wei Yingluo were severing the relationship between father and daughter. Therefore, it is not unreasonable for His Majesty to give her to Li Mu." Changsun Wuji sighed and said, "Your Majesty is very considerate for Li Mu.
Duo. This Li Mu is now a member of the Holy Family... His future life will be formidable."
Wang smiled and said: "Speaking of the holy family, who can compare with Uncle Guo. We are worried about worries. If Uncle Guo is worried, he will be a little embarrassed. Let's talk about the matter in front of us. Now Li Mu has given up his job. Why?
Let’s do it, let’s talk about it, brainstorm and come up with a solution.”
Changsun Chong said angrily: "Dad, Sir, are we too used to Li Mu, making him think that he can't do it without him, and treating himself as a nobody? We are all the principals of various families here, if Li Mu is allowed to lead
If you walk with your nose pointed, what will happen in the future? In my opinion, you still have to give him a beating!"
When Wang Pu heard this, he sneered, but didn't say anything. When Changsun Chong heard the laughter, he became angry and said: "Wang Jiaoxi, what is your wise opinion? You might as well say it. What's the point of laughing behind your back?"
When Wang Pu saw Chang Sun Chong coming, he followed him. Chang Sun Chong was the son of Chang Sun Wuji and had a noble status. But he was also Wang's younger brother. He was from the Wang family in Taiyuan, so he was not much different. Therefore, he was not afraid of him. Wang Pu spoke
He said: "My lord, please don't blame me. I was just laughing. Not long ago, my eldest son was clamoring to become Li Mu's disciple. Why is he acting like this now? There is something wrong with the two faces in front and behind, right?"
"What do you mean!"
"Chong'er, shut up!" Changsun Wuji slapped the table, and Changsun Chong immediately shut up. Wang Pu was also warned by Wang's eyes. No matter what, Changsun Wuji's face must be given.
Changsun Wuji glanced at Changsun Chong and said: "Now that I have said it, a man must do it. No matter how Li Mu makes things difficult for you, you are apprenticed to learn your skills. Tomorrow, I will prepare six rites for my father and personally
I will take you to the door. From now on, remember that Li Mu is your teacher and you should respect him. If I hear you slandering your teacher again, I will be the first father not to spare you!"
Changsun Chong was confused and said: "Father..."
"That's it!"
Changsun Wuji's tone left no room for doubt.
Everyone was a little confused. Li Mu was the same generation as Changsun Chong, and everyone was joking when he said he wanted to become a disciple. Unexpectedly, Changsun Wuji actually wanted to facilitate this matter, and even came to the door with Liuli in person. What was the purpose of this?
Could it be...
The king understood and cursed secretly in his heart, the uncle is worthy of the country, he is really cunning! This is a plan to draw fuel from the bottom of the cauldron!
When the original agreement was made, Li Mu mentioned the business he was involved in, with 10% for coming up with ideas, 10% for participating in the operation, and 10% to 30% for using his secret method, depending on the situation. According to this algorithm, he needs to account for 30% of Datang Salt Industry, and Datang Salt Industry will receive 10%.
He wanted to take 20% of the Tang Mining Industry. In return for the favor, Li Mu took 10% each. So it became that he would take 20% of the Tang Salt Industry, 10% of the secret method, 10% of the management, and 10% of the Datang Mining Industry.
Only other shareholders can share it.
Now Changsun Wuji asks Changsun Chong to worship Li Mu as his teacher. You can imagine what he will learn. If Changsun Chong learns Li Mu's skills, not only can he save 10% of the operating expenses, but he can also firmly control Datang Salt Industry.
in hand.
High!
Thinking of this, Wang felt that he could not lag behind, so he winked at Wang Pu.
In the early morning, the two brothers had already talked. Wang Pu knew what his eldest brother meant and said: "In the current situation, my thoughts are completely opposite to those of the prince. I don't know about Datang Salt Industry, but about Datang Mining,
Without the control of the Marquis, I personally think it will definitely not work, at least not at this initial stage." He looked at Li Ying and Cui Yongren next to him, and said: "So, my suggestion is, since the Marquis feels disheartened, then we can
Do something to warm his heart. Isn’t it just throwing shit at you? If you guys can’t clear your face, I, Wang Pu, can. I will get a few buckets of night incense later and pour it on Lu Zhilin’s house to vent my anger on the Marquis!”
Dugu Xiude opened his mouth, but hesitated. Changsun Wuji saw him and said, "Master Dugu, do you have something to say?"
Dugu Xiude nodded and said: "I just want to add that if you want to throw shit, you have to grab some time. Before I came, I met Quanzi on the road. As you all know, Quanzi now recognizes Zhuluhou as his eldest brother.
Follow me all day long. Quanzi told me something. Zhulu Hou woke up once in the early morning and wrote a note to Quanzi, instructing him to contact Bai Naoer from Jingdong Ji..."
Li Ying was confused and said: "Master Dugu, interrupt me, who is this Bai Nao'er?"
Wang Pu explained for Dugu Xiude: "Bai Naoer is Zhuluhou's father-in-law. He was a merchant and surrounded by a group of market people. Zhuluhou gave him the market that His Majesty gave him, the one next to the racecourse.
My father-in-law is named Jingdong Ji, which is also the name inscribed by His Majesty."
"Oh..." Li Ying suddenly realized, but he was secretly alert in his heart. He still knew too little about Li Mu, so he should pay more attention in the future.
Changsun Xiude continued: "Quinzi said that Zhuluhou gave out 10,000 guan and asked his father-in-law to buy night fragrance at a high price. The deadline is two days, one day today and one day tomorrow. How much is it? How much is it? The dirtier it is, the smellier it will be.
, the higher the price. The day after tomorrow, he will fill Lu Zhilin’s mansion with these night fragrances.”
Everyone felt sick, especially Changsun Wuji and Wang. They both heard Lu Zhilin's description yesterday. After listening to Dugu Xiude's words, they remembered what Lu Zhilin said. He ate a small piece, and another thought came to his mind.
When I saw the picture, I felt sick immediately.
Wang sighed: "This Li Mu really followed what he said and regarded money as dung. Throughout the ages, he is the only one who has spent thousands of dollars to buy... to buy night incense. It is strange to exchange money for dung."
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Changsun Wuji also said: "Li Mu said he would take revenge within three days. It seems that Lu Zhilin can't escape this situation. In this case, we might as well follow the trend."
Changsun Chong said blankly: "Dad, we really want to throw excrement! If we do this, the Changsun family will lose face!"
"We, the Yuchi family, have done it!" Yuchi Huan, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up. He didn't like to talk at all, and he was a junior, so he had been silent. But when he spoke, it was as if he had already made a decision and there was no reason to change it.
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Li Ying grinned: "The Li family of Zhao County did it too!"
Cui Yongren smiled bitterly: "I, the Cui family of Qinghe, cannot stand by and watch."
Everyone looked at Dugu Xiude, who said a little embarrassedly: "When I met Quanzi, I sent someone to send five hundred coins to Jingdong Ji, and entrusted Bai Naoer to help buy Yexiang. Regarding this matter,
I’ve already done it!”
Everyone looked at each other and laughed. Who would have thought that countless noble families in the world would gather together to discuss the matter of throwing excrement. If this spread, it would really make everyone laugh!
Lu Mansion.
Lu Zhilin was like an ant on a hot pot, pacing back and forth in the study. The housekeeper ran in in a hurry. Lu Zhilin quickly grabbed him, stared and asked: "How is the situation?"
The housekeeper took a few breaths and said, "Sir, something bad happened! I just came back from outside. Guess what, now the whole Chang'an City is talking about Ye Xiang!"
"Ugh..." When Lu Zhilin heard the word 'Ye Xiang', he retched reflexively. He punched the housekeeper hard and said, "I asked you to find out about Li Mu. Why are you mentioning Ye Xiang to me? I don't know.
Do I feel sick when I hear these two words?!"
The housekeeper smiled bitterly and said: "Master, I just want to find out the news about Zhuluhou. Zhuluhou offers a reward of 10,000 guan and collects night incense at a high price. Now people all over Chang'an are rushing to Jingdong Ji. Where can I sign up?"
"What does he want Ye Xiang for?"
"He..." The housekeeper looked at Lu Zhilin and shook his head: "I dare not say anything."
"Just say what you say! Why bother!"
The butler raised his head, carefully hid back, and said: "The young one said... Zhuluhou offered a reward of 10,000 yuan to buy Yexiang at a high price. Yes, it is for you. Rumor has it that when Zhuluhou woke up in the early morning, the first
The first thing is to tell them to go down and spend 10,000 guan to buy night incense. Today and tomorrow, everyone who wants to sell night incense should go to Jingdong Market to register. There is no need to take the night incense, just register. The morning after tomorrow, I will carry the gift from home.
Bucket, come... come to the door of our house, pour a bucket, and give a bucket of money. The smellier and dirtier the bucket, the higher the price. If the smell is bad, it is said that the price can reach ten thousand dollars."
Lu Zhilin was already stupid. He imagined the scene of all the people in Chang'an, each carrying a bucket and throwing excrement. His stomach was churning, and he couldn't bear it anymore, and he vomited immediately.
"No! I can't stay in this place anymore, I have to leave! I... I have to leave!"
The housekeeper smiled bitterly and said, "Master, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave now."
"Why can't I leave?! His Majesty doesn't allow me to resign and move? You go! No matter how much it costs, rent me a house, the more remote the better, sir, I have to hide for a few days... What do you think I'm going to do? Go!
! Master, I won’t forget you. Let’s leave at night, bribe the captain who watches the night, and let’s move away! Let’s all leave!”
The housekeeper was about to cry and said: "Master, please go to the door and take a look. How do we go? There are more than a dozen idle men watching at the front and back doors. If we move, people will know where we are running!"
Lu Zhilin collapsed and yelled hysterically: "Is it possible that you want me to wait in this house for shit? Li Mu! You are so cruel!"
At the same time, the Wei Mansion was also in a state of gloom and gloom.
Li Shimin's decree was delivered, and he was fined for half a year. Pei looked at the imperial decree in Wei Zheng's hand and sighed: "Your Majesty is really angry this time. In the past, when your Majesty was angry, no matter what, even if he demoted you, he would not be punished."
I have fined you a salary. Because Your Majesty knows that our family lives on our salary. Look, now, Your Majesty has fined you a salary. We still have less than half of our rice vat, and it is winter again. How can we get through it?"
Wei Zheng clenched his hands tightly and gritted his teeth and said: "I know what you mean, you want me to admit my mistake. Maybe His Majesty will soften his heart and take back his life. But no, I, Wei Zheng, cannot be so spineless.
thing!"
Seeing Wei Zheng's behavior, Mrs. Pei knew that persuasion was useless. She sighed and said, "Okay, you have the guts. If you have the guts, just starve. When the food is gone, we will find a rope to hang ourselves!"
After saying that, Mrs. Pei went back to her room. After a while, the squeaking sound of the spinning wheel started to sound.