In the past two days, major events broke out one after another. First, Yuwen, the wife of the leader of the Gaochang Kingdom, asked to be a relative. Yuwen was a relative of the former Sui emperor, and now Li Tang is also a relative of the former Sui emperor. Speaking of which, there are indeed some distant relatives. Li Shimin
He was given the surname Li and given the title of Princess Changle. The next day, Datang Daily published another bombshell news. Gaochang requested to be annexed and became a vassal of the Tang Dynasty. As in later generations, the additional terms were all mentioned in one stroke. The key claim was that Gaochang
Surrender to this matter.
After the news broke, Chang'an City was filled with joy. For the people of Chang'an City, many of them didn't even know where Gaochang was, but they were still happy. The country was strong and prosperous, and everyone was proud of it.
In addition to these two major events, some small things also happened. But these small things, against the background of the big events, did not seem so eye-catching, and they only became topics of conversation among some relevant people.
Heaven and earth.
Today, the Ministry of Personnel is on duty, and two foreign ministers meet to drink tea in the world of heaven and earth. The cheapest pot of tea in the world of heaven and earth costs three guan, plus some refreshments, it is impossible to get it without five guan. According to the salary of the foreign minister, it is an absolute responsibility.
It's not affordable. But for these two people, it is not a big pressure, because they are both from the fifth surname Qiwang, one is from the Li family in Zhaojun, and the other is from the Wang family in Taiyuan.
When the two met, they both looked sad. They each drank a cup of tea before sighing and speaking.
"Brother Wang, the servant is your uncle, so there's nothing you can do about it?"
"Brother Li, if I had my way, could I still sigh here?" Wang Yuanwailang sighed and said: "I went to my uncle's house and met my uncle, but... alas, the matter didn't work out.
, but I got scolded. My uncle said that I lost my soul for a woman and was embarrassed. This is true. I also feel embarrassed myself, but you said that a husband and wife can live together for a hundred days! I
How can I bear to let Xiangxiang go to a brothel to sell her jokes? I hate that Li Mu! I regret it so much! If I had known this, I should have sewn my mouth shut that day, ugh!"
Li Yuanwailang said: "I heard that Shizhong and Zhuluhou can talk to each other, but why..."
"What can you say?" Wang Yuanwailang said angrily: "That guy Li Mu is ignorant and ruthless. Who can speak in front of him?" He sighed again and said: "It seems that from now on, I
I can only go to the brothel to meet my Xiangxiang."
"Oh, how can I be better?" Li Yuanwailang sighed: "My Sister Feng, my Sister Feng..."
The two of them were lamenting, and suddenly someone sat down next to them. They saw this person's face was full of spring breeze. When they looked at it, it turned out that he was a member of the Ministry of Rites. They also hung out together on weekdays. His surname was Sun. Although he was not the fifth surname of Qiwang, he was also Heshuo.
He comes from a wealthy family. We usually hang out together and we all know each other's details. This person also has a mistress in the Jiaofang Division.
Wang Yuanwailang asked strangely: "When I saw you yesterday, you were still sighing. Why is your face so happy today? You don't want your little spring lady?"
"Yes, why don't you want it? My little wife is already living in my foreign residence."
"What?" Wang and Li immediately opened their eyes and said, "That guy Li Mu actually let him go? What kind of path did you take? Tell your brother quickly!"
Sun Yuanwailang didn't hide anything, lowered his voice, and said: "We are all brothers, and I won't hide it from you either. That guy Li Mu seems to have nothing to do with him, but in fact he has left a loophole. There is a rogue in Jingdong Ji named
Er Gou is one of Li Mu's confidants. That Er Gou and a boy from my house used to hang out together in the West Market. I knew about this and wanted to give it a try, but guess what? It really worked!
"
The two of them stared wide-eyed and said, "What?"
"It turns out that Li Mu left a loophole and let those two dogs act as middlemen. If anyone has a good relationship in the Jiaofang Division, he will let him go as long as he is willing to spend money. But there is a prerequisite. It cannot be the one who criticized him in the palace that day.
.If you go against him, no matter how much money you give him, he won’t refuse.”
Li Yuanwailang suddenly smiled and said: "Great, I never told him, my Sister Feng is saved!"
Wang Yuanwailang, however, felt like he was mourning for his heir, and said with a mournful face: "I'm done, oh, my fragrance smells good!"
Watching the reaction of the two of them, Sun Yuanwailang couldn't help but laugh. He patted Wang Yuanwailang on the shoulder and said: "Brother Wang, why are you stupid? You have offended Li Mu, but others have not. If you want to save
Xiangxiang, I’ll go find that Ergou again and tell him that he’s another sweetheart of mine and ask him to think of a solution. That Ergou is also greedy for money, so just give him more!”
"You can give me more!" When Wang Yuanwailang heard that there was still a chance, he immediately grabbed Yuanwailang Sun's hand and said: "Brother, you have to help me. Without Xiangxiang to oppose me by reciting poems, I wouldn't even be able to eat.
I can’t eat it. As long as I can afford it, I’ll accept it no matter how much it costs!”
Li Yuanwailang said the same thing, and both of them asked Sun Yuanwailang for a recommendation.
Sun Yuanwailang held their hands and looked obligated, but said in his heart: "When I went to redeem Chunchun in the morning, the two dogs asked me for five hundred guan. He promised me to help him broker a deal.
Give me 10% of the cash. These two people are not short of money. They can't ask for less. It only takes a thousand guan. Two thousand guan can give me 200 guan. If you find three more people, I will give you spring.
The money I spent to redeem my life came back, and it was all earned!"
The more I thought about it, the more excited I became, and the smile on my face became even bigger. He hugged the two of them and said, "Let's discuss it carefully and see how to save money and get things done..."
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Tai Chi Hall.
Li Shimin is in a good mood today. Although the affairs of Gaochang have many twists and turns, they can be regarded as having a satisfactory result. Now that the formality has been completed, Gaochang is already a vassal of the Tang Dynasty. The Gaochang delegation will leave Chang'an tomorrow, and Li Shimin summoned him
Yu Shinan, the Minister of Rites, asked him to leave after asking about tomorrow's itinerary.
Changsun Wuji was waiting by his side. Since he took the initiative in Gaochang's surrender, Changsun Wuji had been by Li Shimin's side these days.
The matter finally came to an end. Changsun Wuji couldn't help but wanted to speak out what he had been holding back for several days. He would rather be blamed by Li Shimin than be used by Li Mu. This feeling made him very uncomfortable.
Watching Yu Shinan leave, the palace door closed again. Changsun Wuji bowed and said: "Your Majesty, please punish me, I..."
Li Shimin glanced at him and said with a smile: "The auxiliary machine doesn't have to be like this. I know what you want to say. It's okay. It's okay."
Changsun Wuji was stunned and said: "Your Majesty, do you know what I want to say?"
"Isn't it just about Gaochang? It was the idea of that boy Li Mu. When he went to your house that day, he was talking about Gaochang. Am I right?"
Changsun Wuji was dripping with cold sweat and said: "I am terrified!"
"What is there to be afraid of?" Li Shimin smiled and said, "I guessed it at the time. For several days in a row, I have been blaming the three provinces and six ministries for their poor performance. If it was the way you thought of, why didn't you tell me earlier? So I guessed it, it must be
There was someone else. But you didn’t mention it, so I didn’t mention it. Later, when Wang Jingze mentioned Li Mu, I knew it must be Li Mu. Only he could look at national affairs from a business perspective. This guy now has
He is too narrow-minded. He is afraid that I am too worried and that you will blame him for stretching his hand too far."
Changsun Wuji was stunned and immediately understood what Li Shimin meant. He couldn't help laughing at himself. It turned out that he had been kept in the dark all along. It was ridiculous that he wanted to take advantage of Li Mu. He never thought that everything was set up by him.
Li Shimin saw Changsun Wuji's expression and said with a smile: "Why, do you think this kid is too thoughtful and too slippery?"
Changsun Wuji sighed: "He is only seventeen years old, but he has such a plan. It is really shocking!"
"Auxiliary engine, this is a good thing!"
"Huh?" Changsun Wuji looked puzzled. He originally thought that his words would arouse Li Shimin's fear of Li Mu, but he didn't expect this to be the result.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Auxiliary machine, sooner or later you and I will grow old, and sooner or later the country will be handed over to the next generation. With Li Mu here, I can rest assured!"
Changsun Wuji was shocked. He didn't expect that Li Mu was so important in Li Shimin's heart! He pursed his lips and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that in the future..."
Before he could say anything, Li Shimin burst out laughing and said, "Are you trying to say that he will have a disobedient heart in the future?"
Changsun Wuji hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm not jealous of talents, but that's what I mean."
"Auxiliary machine, you are overthinking. Maybe everyone has a disobedient heart, but Li Mu will never have it... Why do you think he does it? Does he look like someone who can be an emperor?"
Changsun Wuji was stunned and didn't know how to answer.
"Those who achieve great things must have people to follow them. Before Wang Mang usurped the throne, he was a great sage and virtuous man, respected by the world. Emperor Wen of the previous dynasty was able to turn the tide after the fall and get everyone to return to their heart, so he could get the throne. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, there was great chaos and separatist rule.
Who among the heroes of a party is not followed by millions of people? But look at Li Mu’s temperament and his temper, which has offended everyone, who do you think will follow him to start a rebellion?"
"This..." Changsun Wuji really couldn't say anything more. Li Mu's current behavior really impressed Li Shimin.
Li Shimin smiled again and said: "Auxiliary machine, don't worry. I will look at him, and I will look at everyone. I will definitely leave the prince a prosperous life, and before I die, all
Hidden dangers will be solved. If Li Mu is really disobedient, I will punish him."
Changsun Wuji was about to nod in agreement when he suddenly saw Li Shimin's eyes, and a chill suddenly rose up his spine.
This is what you said to me!
This thought flashed through Changsun Wuji's mind, and his smile became a little stiff. At this time, Li Shimin changed the topic, looked at Eunuch Gao and asked: "Gao Gan, what did Li Mu do in the past two days? He checked the censor.
Taiwan, have you found anything?"
Eunuch Gao hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, I asked specifically about the three hundred soldiers you promised to Zhuluhou. They are called the 'Jinyi Guards'. They started searching that afternoon. The first one was Wang Jingze, but,"
Eunuch Gao couldn't help but laugh and said: "In Wang Zhongcheng's house, only fifty-three guan of money and more than 30 guan of fines were found in total. The family keeps accounts. The money was saved by Wang Zhongcheng for many years.
Xiruan was brought by his wife’s natal family, and there are records, but Zhulu Hou was very angry!”