Changsun Wuji and Wang left, but did not go back to their respective homes. Instead, they came to the heaven and earth to drink tea with a tacit understanding. In the private room, after the waiter brought the tea cup, Changsun Wuji asked people to leave. His
The entourage stood guard at the door, and then the two began to talk.
Before they said anything, the two of them sighed together. When they heard each other's sigh, they looked at each other. Changsun Wuji said, "Why are you sighing?"
Wang smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't my uncle also sighing?"
"Yeah," Changsun Wuji sighed again and said, "I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it. Li Mu has only been in Chang'an for half a year, only half a year! I think back then, when he first joined the Ministry of Industry, because of a few craftsmen
He even came to my house to apologize for something that happened. He was so humble at that time. The scene that day seems like yesterday, but now, he can already show me his face. People say that raising a tiger brings danger, and it is indeed true.
Now that the tiger cub has grown up, what can we do?"
"What's wrong!" Wang took the words and said: "I have lived for such a long time, but I still only see young people like Li Mu in my life. How does he look like a seventeen-year-old boy? Look at his strategies and methods of doing things.
, seems absurd and unruly, but in fact it is closely connected. Looking at him, I feel that I am really old. Alas..."
"Now that this boy has become a success, all your plans and mine have come to nothing. If you can't stop him this time, I'm afraid he won't have a chance next time. Uncle, what are your plans?"
Wang knew that Changsun Wuji was lying, but it was not a confidential matter, and the two of them were currently in similar situations. When they shared the same hatred, there was no harm in talking about what was on their mind.
"No plan." Wang gave a four-word answer and said, "Actually, what Li Mu said makes sense. There is no conflict between what he did and the interests of our Taiyuan Wang family. What he wants is nothing more than
It is to do business according to his ideas, and what I, the Wang family of Taiyuan, want is nothing more than profit. As long as it is profitable, doing business according to whose ideas is not good? What does Uncle Guo think? "
Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "You can think about it openly. After the death of Prince Yin, you can accept His Majesty's recruitment and occupy the position of Prime Minister and Assistant. I'm afraid that's what you think too?"
The king laughed loudly and said: "Uncle, there is no need to tease me. You and I both understand that it doesn't matter whether you are Prince Yin's confidant or your Majesty's minister. As a descendant of the Taiyuan Wang family, I have to think about the Taiyuan Wang family.
When Prince Yin was here, he had good relations with the nobles and nobles. If I give advice to Prince Yin, it is for the sake of my Taiyuan Wang family, what's wrong with that?"
"After the Xuanwu Sect incident, Prince Yin died tragically, but I felt that I did not owe him anything. I did everything I had to do. I reminded you many times that it is better to strike first. Prince Yin himself was indecisive. Who should blame him? He
After his death, I accepted your majesty's conscription and joined the court as an official. What's wrong with that? Do I have to be so stupid and loyal that I follow the prince to protect my reputation?"
"If he had followed my advice, why would he have done this?"
"I don't need to be an official, but what will happen to me, the Wang family of Taiyuan? What will happen to the tens of thousands of people in my family? Uncle Guo, don't say sarcastic words. What about you? Aren't you the same as me?"
This time, Changsun Wuji did not refute. Wang was right. The two of them had the same problem.
Once upon a time, Changsun Wuji's thoughts were very simple. He grew up with Li Shimin and respected him as his master. He never thought of seeking personal gain for himself. But then, the bad relationship between Li's father and son made him realize the reality.
The reality is that the relationship between father and son, the kindness of friends, are all unreliable. Only what you hold in your hands is truly yours. If you agree with that sentence, you will be punished by heaven and earth unless you do it for yourself.
The same is true for Li Shimin. If he was not selfish and not for himself, he could have been an idle prince, but how did he do it? Killing his brothers and destroying his entire family, such behavior has never happened in ancient times. Even if there are countless reasons,
It can't change the fact that he was crazy that day.
From then on, Changsun Wuji was no longer naive. He began to think about himself and secretly used his power to plan for the Changsun family.
Even in the East Palace, he arranged his own people in order to subtly influence the future emperor and let him get close to the Changsun family. Everything was going according to his plan, and it went very smoothly. When he knew that Li Mu was born,
It completely disrupted his plan.
Changsun Wuji really regrets it. If he had known that Li Mu would be like this, he would have killed him quickly at all costs, even sending out dead men.
Now, I can't move even if I want to.
We couldn't continue talking about this topic. Changsun Wuji made a mistake and said: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Since we agreed to cooperate with Li Mu, I will not let you go about this order."
Wang Que said: "Uncle Guo, it seems that I have to say this, right? Do you think you have a good relationship with Li Mu?"
Changsun Wuji heard the words and teased: "In any case, Li Mu can be regarded as an honorable person. We are also related to each other. Even for the sake of Your Majesty and the Queen, you can still give me three points of thin noodles. You, forget to suffer."
Did you get that punch?"
"Of course I have not forgotten it, but does this have any impact? I have no intention of discussing this order with Li Mu personally. My brother-in-law has a bad relationship with him. From now on, my younger brother-in-law will take care of the business of the Wang family in Taiyuan."
Wang raised his eyebrows, quite provocatively.
What he said struck a chord in Changsun Wuji’s mind. Yes, there was a Wang Pu over there. Changsun Wuji naturally knew Wang Pu. He was a professor at the Imperial Academy, and in his early years he was a famous dandy in Taiyuan.
He is not very knowledgeable, but he is very proficient in eating, drinking, whoring and gambling. He cannot make friends with Li Mu without fighting. Now he calls himself Zhuluhou's friend when he meets everyone, and he has a wide circle of friends.
But there is no equivalent figure on his side. Changsun Chong was originally a good candidate, and he even worshiped Li Mu as his master, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Mu didn't like Changsun Chong. And Changsun Chong himself, too
Eight of Li Mu's dissenters were dissatisfied, but they were punished so that they did not dare to speak out.
Suddenly, Changsun Wuji thought of someone and said: "You have Wang Pu, and I am not alone. Have you forgotten that boy from the Dugu family? He is also a noble and the heir of the Dugu clan. With him by Li Mu's side, there is no need to worry.
talk?"
Wang smiled and waved his hands, saying: "Uncle, please don't deceive yourself. I have already investigated the people around Li Mu. Although Dugujiu has great martial arts skills, he is a boy and a girl. He did not dare to come out to meet people before. Li Mu is for him.
He made a mask, which was so magical that it could change his voice, and the two became inseparable. Dugujiu was withdrawn, and would not say a word to anyone he did not know. Now he is loyal to Li Mu, and he is
My father's efforts to find out anything are all in vain. Do you want him to be used by you? Is this possible?"
Changsun Wuji also knew that it was impossible, but when the words came to an end, he could not show weakness to others. Even if he was exposed, he could only continue to be tough and said: "Then please wait and see!"
After saying that, he stood up, rolled up his sleeves and left.
Although Wang was able to be quick-tongued for a while, he couldn't be happy. What happened today also dealt a huge blow to him. After living for most of his life, he fell into the hands of a boy. How could he say he didn't care?
…
In the evening, Tai Chi Hall.
Yuan Tiangang is reporting to Li Shimin the news he got today.
"... After my uncle and his servants left the palace, they went straight to the Zhuluhou Mansion with a fierce momentum, and they had the intention of raising an army to investigate the crime."
Li Shimin frowned slightly and said: "It's really outrageous. Two elders are going to bully a junior together... How should Li Mu deal with it?"
Yuan Tiangang said: "I don't know the details. There is only one bad person and secret agent in the Zhuluhou Mansion. He couldn't get to him and could only hear a few words. But according to his report, Li Mu seemed to have turned against him and started shouting.
Got it."
"You made a big noise? To the uncle and the servant?"
Yuan Tiangang nodded and said: "The reward is like this. Judging from the subsequent situation, it should be true."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "It must be very exciting. It's a pity that I'm not around, otherwise it wouldn't be fun to watch. I'm really curious about how Li Mu did it, but with his sophistry, such a result is not surprising.
What about the normal follow-up?”
"The uncle and the servant were very angry when they left, but they were completely opposite when they left. Li Mu sent the two of them to the door, and happened to meet Li Mu's wife returning home. While the servant was chatting with Li Mu, they also got a new one.
News. The secret spy was nearby and happened to hear it."
"Oh? What news?"
Yuan Tiangang smiled and said, "Li Mu now has four wives. In addition to his first wife Bai, his concubine became his second wife, and there is also a heroic woman, most likely Longyou."
One of the three major horse bandits, the eldest lady of Zhangjiazhai, has now become his fourth wife. As for the third wife, we still don’t know, but according to Li Mu, she is a lady of a wealthy family. He wanted to marry, but he couldn’t.
It won’t work.”
"Ha!" Li Shimin sneered and said, "I wonder which family has such high eyes, what kind of daughter is not worthy of even Li Mu?"
Yuan Tiangang knew very well that the man was Wang Ou, but how dare he say it? He only said: "There is really no news, I will try to find out."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "It's already very good. There is no need to inquire too much about young people's affairs. If Li Mu is really anxious, he will tell me himself. Okay, there is nothing to do, you can go and rest.
I've been back for two days and haven't been idle, so it's time to take a rest."
"I excuse myself."
Yuan Tiangang bowed and left through the secret passage. Li Shimin was the only one left in the hall. He picked up a memorial on the table and read it.
The cover of this memorial has been worn. It seems that it is not a recent memorial, and it has been frequently read. Li Shimin opened the memorial, and as he looked, he could see the words "Chen Du Ruhui". From this, we can know the origin of this memorial.
Owner.
As soon as I picked it up, the palace door was suddenly knocked open.
Li Shimin reacted quickly enough, put down the memorial, and pulled out the long sword on the shelf.
Eunuch Gao rushed in and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty! Du Gong's family has come to report. Du Gong..."
The long sword in Li Shimin's hand fell to the ground.
"Show off!"
"Your Majesty, the palace gate is closed."
"Stop! Drive!" Li Shimin roared, his eyes filled with tears!