Cheng Yaojin did not "allow everything" as he said, but pondered. Although Li Mu said it calmly, and on the surface, it was a good deal for the Cheng family to exchange five for one, but in fact,
The true significance of this matter is far beyond the matter itself.
Cheng Chumo is the eldest son of Cheng Yaojin, and he will inherit the title in the future. Dingxiang is Li Siwen's fiefdom. Li Siwen has two labels that cannot be erased. First, he is the second son of the British Duke Li Ji.
Secondly, he is Li Mu’s sworn brother. His various administrative measures in Dingxiang, including resettling refugees, opening wineries, etc., all have a very strong flavor of Li Mu. Therefore, Li Siwen is usually considered to be Li Mu
An arm, or a way out for Li Mu. Li Mu also said more than once that if he couldn't survive in Chang'an, he would go back and forth from wherever he came and go to Dingxiang to become a landlord.
If Cheng Chumo joins the Dingxiang Zhechong Mansion, then in the eyes of the outside world, it will be the same as an alliance between the Cheng family and Li Mu, and even Li Ji's three families. The meaning of this is profound. Although the relationship between the Cheng family and Li Mu has always been
Yes, he and Li Ji are also neighbors, but this does not involve forming an alliance. But if Cheng Yaojin sent his eldest son to Dingxiang, even if it was not an alliance, he would still jump into the Yellow River to clear himself, and no one would say it.
Believed.
This is what "eldest son" represents.
The same goes for Qin Huaidao and Fang Yiai. Fang Yiai is Fang Xuanling's second son and will not inherit the title in the future. Therefore, when Fang Yiai comes to Li Mu, it will not be considered an alliance between Fang Yiai and Li Mu. However,
Qin Huaidao is different. This time the Qin and Li families are getting married. Marriage, for two families like this, is originally an alliance. The ancients said "kill the nine clans", which includes the in-law clan. In other words, if Li Siwen commits a crime
No one from the Qin family can escape from the grave crime of killing the nine clans. This kind of alliance is stronger than any contract.
As Li Siwen's future brother-in-law, he also worships Li Mu as his teacher. The relationship between the Lord of Heaven and Earth and his teacher will go further. With these two levels, Qin Huaidao will be Li Mu's side no matter how reluctant he is in the future. He wants to deny it.
Can't deny it.
As for Changsun Chong, it was an accident. Although Changsun Chong was Li Mu's founding disciple, he would not be considered to be Li Mu's person. The reason is also very simple. Changsun Wuji's strength is too tyrannical. Who is usually considered to be a certain person?
One premise for human beings is that the power of the former is weaker than that of the latter, and at most it is equal. And whether it is Li Mu, Cheng Yaojin, or Li Ji, in terms of individual power, they are incomparable to Changsun Wuji.
compared to.
Even though Li Mu is currently in charge of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is already a force that cannot be ignored in the court. But compared with Changsun Wuji's background, he still lacks a lot.
Changsun Wuji is the number one person in the Conglong Gong. His biological sister is the queen and the master of the harem, a role that cannot be divided into two. Any identity is enough to be worth a Li Mu, let alone the total of them.
Not to mention, the Changsun family is now Long Youxungui's talker. Longyou Xungui controls half of the soldiers in the Tang Dynasty. Even Li Shimin does not dare to fall out easily.
The Cheng family has always been a type of people who make money in silence. Although Cheng Yaojin acts in a high-profile manner and seems reckless, his thoughts are actually more meticulous than anyone else. He knows in his heart that when it comes to the merits of following the dragon, he is not counted.
Top-notch. In terms of local power, there is no way to compare him with Wu Xing Qi Wang. Therefore, he chooses to wander between the two, not messing with either side. While it is convenient for others, it is also convenient for himself. And he himself
His strength can also ensure that no one dares to bully him.
In short, Cheng Yaojin's strategy is not to form an alliance, because forming an alliance will bring more harm than good to him.
But Li Mu is now forcing him to make a choice. Although it is not stated clearly, the meaning has been conveyed very clearly. I, Li Mu, have almost done this for your Cheng family. If you want to go further, your current contribution is not enough. You have to take
Show more sincerity.
Li Mu has already made it clear what sincerity he wants. Now the problem lies with Cheng Yaojin. If he still wants to remain neutral, it is conceivable that after the polo match, Li Mu will gradually alienate the Cheng family and even engage in internal affairs.
Regarding orders from the government, there will not be as much care as in the past.
But if you choose to form an alliance, two families, or three families will become one. It seems that everyone is happy, but there is a hidden danger that cannot be ignored. This hidden danger comes from Li Shimin.
Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, he has shown very obvious hostility towards wealthy families. Because the influence of wealthy families on the local area has greatly affected the imperial power. And the current nobles are essentially just emerging families.
Five surnames and seven hopes, most of the Shandong nobles came here like this. Li Shimin now acquiesces to the growth of the nobles. The essence of this is to cultivate a chess piece to compete with the clan. But in terms of fundamental interests, the clan and the clan
, aristocratic families and noble families are all enemies of the imperial power.
What Li Shimin really wants is the people. The kind of people who live diligently, have no ambitions, and will not rise up or rebel!
The Cheng family has always been trying to make a fortune in silence, and Cheng Yaojin also knew that none of his six sons would be successful if they were to be naughty. So he never thought about getting involved with any force for fear of his own death.
There will be trouble later. He may not be able to see that day in this life, and maybe Li Shimin will not do that in this life. But what about a few generations later? When nobles like them replace the family members and become the new family members, sooner or later
In the evening, today's emperor's targeting of the family will also happen to the Cheng family.
Forming an alliance with Li Mu and Li Ji will only make this day come earlier.
This is not the result Cheng Yaojin wants to see, but on the other hand, if we don't form an alliance, wouldn't this day come?
The result is certain, sooner or later.
After thinking briefly, Cheng Yaojin laughed, looked up at Li Mu, and said, "Okay! That's it!"
"Uncle is indeed a wise man."
Li Mu also laughed. This is the advantage of dealing with smart people. You can understand the meaning without having to explain too much. And you don't have to wait too long, because the decision-making power of smart people is always better than that of fools.
Stronger.
Having made a decision, Cheng Yaojin felt much more relaxed. He did not continue to struggle with this matter, and had already decided to form an alliance. Then he had plenty of time, and it will be the same in the future. The main thing now is the polo match, and Cheng Yaojin can't
Hui let Li Mu go and said, "My dear nephew, everything is ready now. When do you think the game will start?"
"Everything is new and everything is renewed. Naturally, the first day of the Lunar New Year is the best. My arena competition is also on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The Jingdong market and the racecourse will be the busiest at that time."
Cheng Yaojin had the same idea in mind, nodded and said: "My nephew said it's the first day of the new year, so let's do it. I'll tell Cheng Qian to notify the polo teams that the games will start on the first day of the new year!"
"Your Majesty, don't forget to inform me."
"Of course I can't forget that the prince also has a polo team, and your majesty will definitely appreciate it."
The two of them talked and came down from the stands. Li Mu walked straight towards the carriage. When Cheng Yaojin saw this, he called out to him.
Li Mu turned around strangely and said, "Uncle, are you sending me back?"
"I also want to go home."
Li Mu blinked his eyes and said blankly: "Uncle, by the way! You brought me here and you won't send me back?"
"Hmph!" Cheng Yaojin came over, pointed his rolling pin-like fingers on Li Mu's chest, and said, "The more I think about it, the less happy I feel. Now that your wings are strong, I have to listen to your mercy.
But I am still your elder, so you have to call me uncle. Boy, go on your own! My carriage is too small to fit two people!"
After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, he pulled Li Mu away and got into the car. Li Mu watched the carriage go away dumbfounded, shook his head, and had to walk back by himself.
After walking a few steps, he suddenly felt that something was missing. He stopped, frowned and thought for a while, then slapped his thigh suddenly and shouted: "Uncle, my son is still in your car!"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't hear him, so Li Mu quickly called Cheng Qian over and asked him to arrange for people to chase him. He also followed on horseback, and he was jumping all the way. He finally caught up and almost reached Jingdong. Li Mu was angry
He lifted Panda out of the car with a squeak, ignored Cheng Yaojin's triumphant laughter, and carried him home on his shoulders.
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"...Madam, you said that old man is not going too far. Isn't he going too far? I helped him out of kindness, but he is still upset, and I am still upset!" During the meal, Li Mu and Bai Qiaoqiao kept mumbling.
Bai Qiaoqiao didn't comment on what happened, but just listened silently, picking up food for Li Mu from time to time.
Li Mu picked up delicious food and ate it. If he didn't like the food, he fed it to Pang Da who was squatting at his feet. Li Mu originally thought that pandas were vegetarians because the pandas he saw in his previous life only ate steamed buns and bamboo shoots.
But after actually raising a panda, he realized that pandas are omnivores. They eat both meat and vegetables, so they can be said to be very easy to feed.
"Okay, okay, you can't give it any more food." Seeing that Li Mu had given him a lot, Li Zhien stretched out his hand to stop it and said, "If you give it to it again, it won't eat its own dinner. Master, you can't be too spoiled.
It’s gone.”
Li Mu kept his fat head silently and said, "What's wrong with you? How can I still afford my family's big business? There is no place to get bamboo shoots now. If there were bamboo shoots, I would buy them for my son."
Li Mu pinched Panda's big face and said, "My good son, do you like to eat bamboo shoots? Right?"
In fact, this is completely nonsense. Not long after Pangda was born, he came into the hands of Li Mu. At that time, he had not been weaned, and then winter came and there were no bamboo shoots. In other words, Pangda, the panda, had not tasted it yet.
What does bamboo shoots taste like?
Li Mu just teased it, but this guy seemed to understand and twisted his body to please, making him look even cuter.