Li Shimin showed a look of approval and said: "Master Mao said that you have a pure character, but I still don't believe it. Now that I see it, it is really the case. But there is no need to be too modest. Meritorious service must be rewarded. Mr. Fang, tell me about this merit."
How should I reward you?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Li Mu reported the message in time, which was enough to turn the tide of the war. As for rewards, in my opinion, he was made a baron, rewarded with ten thousand gold, and given twenty hectares of land."
"Okay! Just as your Majesty said, I will grant Li Mu a title as a male from Kaiguo County, reward him with ten thousand gold, and select and measure twenty hectares of fertile land east of Ba River."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Li Mu complained in his heart. This little plan was not successful. Why was he made a baron? I lost my marquis like this. To comfort me, I was rewarded with 'ten thousand gold' and fields.
Oh, that's all, that's not bad. Although there were many thoughts in his heart, his face was filled with tears of gratitude. When Li Shimin saw it, he felt even more satisfied and continued: "I'll ask you again, after three cups, was it brewed by you?"
What else? Li Mu was overjoyed and quickly replied: "Reporting to your majesty, Cao Min's father-in-law passed down wine making from his ancestors, and Cao Min knows a little bit about it. When he was captured in the Turkic camp, Cao Min was arranged to be a cook, and he had seen Turks brewing wine.
Sanle Pudding. The three-cup brewing method was experimented by Cao Min by combining two brewing methods into one. Its specific process is..."
Li Mu pretended to tell you the brewing method, but how could he really tell it? It was just to gain a real impression. Sure enough, just as he was about to say it, he was interrupted by Li Shimin: "I'm not asking you about the secret method, these are just
Needless to say. Also, you already have a title, so you can no longer call yourself a commoner."
"I...get it."
"On that day when I recruited brewers to enter Chang'an, you had already set off, why did you return? And why did you stay alone?" Li Shimin looked at Li Mu with burning eyes, and asked in a louder voice: "But in order to pass on the national jade seal?
?”
Li Mu hurriedly replied: "Replying to your Majesty, I was able to leave at that time because Li Siwen informed me that your Majesty ordered the brewers to be sent to Chang'an to serve the Emperor. In addition, Empress Xiao and Yang Zhengdao were discovered at that time, and they happened to be sent to Chang'an.
, so they set off together. On the way, I heard that there was a difficulty in Dingxiang City. I and Li Siwen had the same minds, like brothers. At that time, I had no idea. I just felt that I couldn't leave like this. It would be fine if I didn't know. Since
If we know it, we must face it together. Moreover, at that time, I temporarily appointed the post of Prime Minister of Xiang County, and I was also involved in recruiting refugees. Many promises were made to the refugees by me and Li Siwen. I also said before,
The people in the border towns suffered from Turkic plunder. I, like these refugees, are all people in the border towns. It’s just that I was lucky enough not to become refugees. Therefore, I can understand their feelings. If you ask me why I returned, I think now, it is probably because of loyalty and loyalty.
Let’s take responsibility for these two reasons.”
"As for why I stayed alone, I can honestly admit that it was indeed to pass on the national jade seal. The reason was because during the confrontation at the top of the city, Princess Yicheng once said that she came to Xiangcheng for two people and one thing. I guess that this
These two people must be Empress Xiao and Yang Zhengdao, and the thing that allowed her to mobilize her troops in such a way must not be an ordinary thing. It is most likely to be the jade seal of the country. At that time, I thought, if I also leave together, this legend will
The national jade seal is in the hands of Princess Yicheng, and it may be difficult to recover it. If it is lost, it will be a shame to Your Majesty and the country, so I chose to keep it. I stayed alone, and it was not greedy for merit. At that time, there was already a crowd in Dingxiang City.
The enemy invaders are approaching, and there are dangers everywhere. If there are more people, the target will be bigger, and the effect is not obvious. It is not easy for me to be discovered alone. Moreover, I know that I am outmatched, and I don’t want to capture the jade seal of the country. I just want to see clearly.
Can Princess Yicheng find the Jade Seal of the Kingdom? If she finds it, where will she take it and wait for reinforcements to arrive before pursuing her. It was a pure accident that she got it. After Gein entered the city, the enemy discovered the Jieli Treasure House and went there.
The fight for power and property caused Princess Yicheng to be left alone. I took advantage of her unpreparedness and jumped from the roof to attack her. I succeeded with one strike and got the imperial seal. I think it was also the result of His Majesty's great fortune, the Supreme Emperor. I dare not take credit for it."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "You are thoughtful, brave and strategic, and you are so cautious in your words. You are really a young talent. I heard that you have become sworn sworn brothers with Li Siwen. You really don't belong to the same family. You have the style of your adoptive father."
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Li Ji said: "Your Majesty, minister..."
Li Shimin waved his hand and asked Fang Xuanling again, "I don't want to talk about the contribution of recapturing the imperial seal, but only the contribution of defending the city. How should Li Mu be rewarded by Fang Xuanling?"
Fang Xuanling said: "The former Princess Yicheng of the Sui Dynasty had evil thoughts. She ignored the safety of the people in the morning and repeatedly provoked wars between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty. She was actually a national thief. Li Mu had merit in defending the city, merit in saving the lives of the people, and merit in killing the national thieves. These three
The combination of merits, in my opinion, makes me a special candidate for the promotion of Viscount Li Mu, with a reward of 100,000 gold, 50 hectares of fertile land, and a seventh-grade imperial edict for his mother."
Li Shimin looked around and said, "Do you have any objections?"
Changsun Wuji and Li Ji both said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Shimin nodded and said: "In that case, I will make Li Mu the son of the founding county, reward him with 100,000 gold, select good farmland in the east of Ba River, measure another 50 hectares, and grant his mother a seventh-grade imperial edict."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Mu quickly bowed down. He had long heard Li Siwen say that Li Shimin was generous with rewards. He thought it was a lie just now, but now he found out it was true. Not to mention the title, the gold cakes were ten thousand or one hundred thousand.
No wonder Li Siwen said that his money was empty. How could such a reward not be empty?
"As for the reward for retrieving the Jade Seal of the State..." Li Shimin looked at the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan and said: "Father, in the past, you have told everyone about the Jade Seal of the State. It is you who decide on the reward for this contribution.
Bar."
Li Yuan nodded, suddenly sighed, and said: "I still vividly remember the many crises in the past to this day. Liu Wuzhou, Song Jingang, Li Mi, Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande, Liu Heitai, Xiao Xian... aren't they heroes?
Huh? How many times did the Tang Dynasty fall into despair because of them. In the end, they were defeated by my father and son. The difficulties of establishing a country are clear to all the ministers. The people of this generation have pacified the Turks and ushered in the jade seal passed down to the country. This is enough to prove that I, the Li family of Longxi, established the Central Plains.
It’s destiny!”
Li Shimin quickly flattered him and said: "What my father said is absolutely true! It was difficult for my father to establish the country and start a business, and his son's achievements are not worthy of praise. Now that the Tang Dynasty has returned to its heart, it has also welcomed the imperial seal, all of which are
Your merits. Under your sincere teachings, my son reluctantly learned one or two of your skills, and he tried his best to live up to your hard work. Without the support of your will, my son would never have been able to destroy the Turks.
If I can’t get revenge, it’s all your fault.”
Li Yuan smiled slightly. He was not an old fool. He couldn't hear the compliment in his words. Seeing that his son had already become an emperor, he was still so cautious. It was indeed not easy. The resentment accumulated in his heart for many years was relieved a bit.
, continued: "The Sui Dynasty lost its deer, and the whole world chased it away. Isn't this jade seal of the state just like this 'deer', the object of competition among all the heroes in the world? I said in the past, whoever finds the jade seal of the state,
Regardless of his birthplace, he will be granted the title of Marquis. Today, Li Mu has found the jade seal passed down to the country and has made many contributions. I cannot break my promise. So, I will use the word "deer" to make him a "Marquis of Zhulu". What do you think?
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"Very good!" Li Shimin immediately said: "Li Mu, the Supreme Emperor has appointed you as the Marquis of Zhulu, why don't you thank me?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
"Wait!" Li Yuan suddenly spoke again, and Li Shimin hurriedly said: "Father, do you want another reward?"
"That wine is good, I like it very much. You are a smart boy, and I like it very much. I heard that you are married? Then I will reward your wife with a fifth-grade imperial title and make her Mrs. Luxian. Go back and brew a batch