Li Mu sighed and turned his attention to Hou Junji. When Hou Junji saw Li Mu looking over, he suddenly had a "black question mark" face. He had very little contact with Li Mu. There was only one long conversation, and it was when they first met.
He asked Li Mu for a drink, and Li Mu sent a car to his house. He entertained Li Mu and treated him to a meal. After that, Hou Junji went there selflessly. He really couldn't imagine why Li Mu would look at him.
Is there something about me in it?
Li Mu sighed and said, "It's been a while since we talked about this. I wonder if the general still remembers it. That day I came to visit and the general entertained me. During the dinner, the general talked about many things he did when he was the minister of the Ministry of War.
It’s not easy. One of them is about armor. The general said that not to mention the local soldiers, even the imperial guards in the capital, cannot yet achieve one person and one armor. When fighting, the soldiers are all made of flesh and blood.
To meet the enemy's blade...General, do you still remember this?"
Hou Junji tried his best to recall, and had some vague impressions. He was drunk that day and complained a few words, but he didn't specifically mention the armor. He really couldn't remember clearly. But at this time, it seemed that he was talking like this.
He was drunk and got into trouble, and Hou Junji was not a fool. How could he not see that Li Mu had the upper hand? He said: "There is such a thing, but this kind of thing is not limited to our dynasty. It has been like this in all dynasties. Throughout the ages, there has been no such thing.
A dynasty can achieve one person and one armor."
Li Mu sighed: "But I don't know!"
"I listened to the general's words that day and returned home. I have been worried about this matter and wanted to do something. Even if not all soldiers of the Tang Dynasty have armor, at least the imperial guards, the face of my army of the Tang Dynasty, can
It would also be good for them all to have armor. This matter has never been forgotten in my mind. Until recently, the cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, factories, and merchants has become increasingly mature, and I have an idea. Why not set up a factory to specialize in the production of armor supplies?
Imperial guards? If there is such a factory dedicated to production and unified dispatch, it will definitely reduce losses and reduce the cost of armor!"
"This matter is definitely not nonsense that I said to excuse my crime. I have mentioned this matter to many businessmen. If your majesty and the gentlemen do not believe it, I can name them and ask them to testify for me! There is this
With the start-up capital of 10,000 yuan, I have recruited a group of laborers. There is an abandoned house near Yanxing Gate. Now you can see it when you go to Dongcheng. I asked them to demolish the abandoned house and use wood, stone and other materials.
, put them all aside for future use, and those that cannot be used are cleared out of the city. When I sell the Zhenguan plow next spring and get some of the money back, I will build another factory in Dongcheng!"
At this point, Li Mu said angrily: "This is where the two big boxes of 'bribes' go. Please tell me, sir, did I do something wrong?!"
Li Mu looked at Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty said that the crime I committed was to ransack my home and be exiled. Okay, please go and ransack my home. I am not afraid of your Majesty's ridicule. Now in my home, the cash in the warehouse is plus gold and silver."
It's so delicate, including my wife's jewelry, it won't exceed 10,000 yuan. Everyone knows about my business. How much is the monthly income from the wine shop, how much is the monthly income from Feng Qiuhuang's perfume, silver mirrors, soaps, etc., sir?
It can be roughly calculated. Isn’t it an exaggeration to say that I make a lot of money every day? But now I only have this little money. May I ask your majesty, please ask all the gentlemen, has it ever happened in the past that I have become like this through corruption and bribery?
?”
"My visit to Uncle Guo has nothing to do with Gaochang's affairs. I'm not even busy with my own affairs, so how can I think about doing anything else? Besides, in the past few days, I, Li Mu, can I think of those words that Uncle Guo said about seeking the country?
You think too highly of me! If you don’t believe me, ask my uncle, did I mention the word Gaochang yesterday?"
Everyone looked at Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji instantly felt his cheeks burning. But now, he could only act with Li Mu. He shook his head and said: "Li Mu is looking for me because of Quanzi's studies. It has nothing to do with other things. Please
Gentlemen, please stop making random guesses."
Li Shimin knew about Li Mu's efforts, but he didn't expect that Li Mu had given so much. All kinds of feelings came to his heart. When he saw Li Mu kneeling on the ground, his eyes blurred for an instant. He stood up from the dragon chair and walked down the steps. He lifted Li Mu up with both hands and said
: "I'm wronged. I can't help you."
After saying that, he looked at Wang Jingze and then at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said: "The Marquis of Zhulu is loyal to me and has worked hard for the Tang Dynasty. He accepted a bribe, but I thought that if he accepted it well, he would be greedy.
If the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were so corrupt and took bribes, why worry about the country and the people's livelihood? From now on, all departments and offices should not interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Even if the Marquis of Zhulu is corrupt and takes bribes, I will deal with him, and there is no need for imperial officials to do so.
Shitai is troubled!"
Upon hearing this, all the censors stood up one after another. Even Wei Zheng couldn't help but speak out, saying: "Your Majesty, the censorship station pickets all officials. How can the Ministry of Internal Affairs make an exception? This exception cannot be made!"
Wang Jingze also said: "Your Majesty, don't be fooled by Zhuluhou's rhetoric. How can he be as miserable as he said? Even if his wine shop business is all supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he still has members of the horse farm and Datang Salt Industry.
,Datang Mining..."
"Shut up!" Li Shimin was really angry. He glared at Wang Jingze angrily and said, "There is a limit to bullying. You guys are boasting here. Why don't you come up with a penny? Li Mu paid for it with real money. You guys
You villain, what's the point of talking about him?"
Wang Jingze was dissatisfied and said: "Your Majesty, I am waiting for the imperial censor. I have Qingfeng on my sleeves. Where can I get the money? Zhuluhou him..."
Li Mu interrupted Wang Jingze and said coldly: "Is it a sin if I can make money? Did I steal your money?"
Li Mu looked at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and said: "Masters, whether I sell wine or perfume, have I ever coerced or induced anyone to buy or sell wine? If you don't want to drink the wine, you don't have to buy it!
If the perfume doesn't work, you don't have to buy it! Who am I forcing?" Suddenly the conversation changed, and Li Mu looked at Wang Jingze and said: "It's you dog censors, you're forcing me! Just because I offended you.
Leader, if you offend Wei Zheng, you want to put me to death, you want to shut me down!"
Seeing that Li Mu was really anxious, Wei Zheng hurriedly said: "Li Mu, what are you talking about? When did I ever force you? Even Wang Zhongcheng was justified and did not accuse you falsely! Who knew you had collected the money and used it?
Where is it? The censor heard about the incident, what's wrong?!"
"Ha, what's wrong!" Li Mu gritted his teeth and said: "Last time, when we talked about the business of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you judged a gentleman with a villain's heart, saying that I wanted to use the Ministry of Internal Affairs to enrich myself, and forced me to agree.
Business cannot compete with the interests of the people. I agreed. A few days ago, I heard the news again that some people in Yushitai wanted to impeach me again! They said that I gave most of the orders from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to Longyou
And businessmen from Taiyuan. I am a shareholder of Datang Mining and Datang Salt Industry, and I am giving and receiving privately in disguise!"
"I want to ask, there are only a few capable merchants. If I don't hand over the order to them, I will find a small businessman. Can he complete the order? What if he cannot complete the order and delays things?"
"I can't explain it, so I can only withdraw my shares from all businesses except my own business! But how many other businesses can I do? No matter what I do, you will all say that I have nothing to do with it.
People fight for profit! I have no choice but to open a brothel! You forced me to open a brothel, and I still have to be scolded by you, you bunch of sanctimonious dogs! Do you still have the shame?"
Li Mu's face turned red and he looked like he was risking his life. He shouted hysterically: "I'm telling you, I've decided to open a brothel! I'm also telling you! From today on, no one from the Jiaofang Division will be allowed to leave the Jiaofang Division.
One step! You bunch of pigs and dogs who are prostitutes for free, can't you scold me? Okay! I'll send all your sweethearts to a brothel! Let's see who feels uncomfortable!"
As soon as Li Mu said these words, the Liangyi Palace exploded. Someone shouted: "Zhuluhou, what does Jiaofang Si have to do with you? When you fight with Yushitai, don't involve Jiaofang Si, they are all weak.
Nvliu, how can you bear it!"
Li Mu looked for the reputation, but didn't recognize it, and sneered: "You are sympathetic, but it's useless! I have a bad temper. I feel aggrieved today, so I have to vent my anger and take revenge! The Ministry of Internal Affairs is in charge of all the departments and offices in the palace.
The Secretary is also among them. Unless Your Majesty removes me from the post of Minister of the Interior, this will have to be done, and no one will have any face! You villains are not even as good as those scoundrels who stay in Pingkangfang. They are prostitutes.
The hostel at least gives me back the money, but you don’t even give me any money! From now on, there’s no way!”
"How can a dignified military lord be so vulgar? Tell me clearly who is the villain!"
"It's ridiculous that such a vulgar person can be an official in the court."
The crowd was so excited that Li Shimin really guessed and made everyone angry.
Everyone looked at Li Shimin, waiting for him to make a decision. Li Mu also looked at him. When Li Shimin saw Li Mu's red eyes, the guilt in his heart reached its peak. He took a deep breath and shouted loudly to cover all the voices: "The Lord Zhulu is in charge.
In the Ministry of Internal Affairs, all matters are decided by him, and I can trust him."
Li Mu said again: "Your Majesty, I have something else to say."
"explain!"
"When I was accepting bribes, I heard from the Prince of Gaochang that many people in the court also accepted bribes. I asked your Majesty to investigate thoroughly. Also, these bullshits at Yushitai talked about me plausibly, and I would like to see them.
See if they are as good-looking as they say. Your Majesty, please ask your ministers to investigate them. If their words are untrue, cut off their heads, chop them into pieces and feed them to the dogs, especially you, Wang Jingze! If you let me
If you find out about corruption and bribery, I won’t cut you in pieces with a knife, and write Li Mu backwards!”
When Li Shimin heard these words, he couldn't help but look at the people on the censorship platform. Seeing some of them looking panicked, he suddenly became dissatisfied. Li Mu was right, you censors are always ready to impeach others, and they themselves
There is no one to supervise whether it is clean or not. It would be better to let Li Mu check it, but that would be an excuse for him.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin said: "It should be like this."
"No!"
Wei Zheng interrupted Li Shimin and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, no!"