Li Mu glanced at what the king was pointing at and saw that it was a seal with a totem-like character engraved on it, or maybe several characters. Anyway, he didn't recognize it. Li Mu didn't hide his ignorance and said, "What is this?"
ah?"
"This is a seal handed down from various clans. It is just like His Majesty's jade seal. Once stamped with this seal, it cannot be denied."
Li Mu snorted and said: "How dare you compare it with His Majesty's jade seal? It seems that Your Majesty is right to suspect that the clan members are indeed disloyal."
Wang was defeated by Li Mu's ignorance and hurriedly defended: "Master Hou, you can't say that, this seal is not exclusive to the royal family."
"Okay! I don't care about that much!" Li Mu interrupted Wang's words, wrapped the memorial in his cloak, and said: "Look at the dark circles under your eyes reaching your chin. Why don't you know how to maintain good health at such a young age?
Go and sleep somewhere, I'll make a trip for you, whether it's possible or not depends on His Majesty's wishes, I can't guarantee it!"
"Excuse me, Lord Marquis. If Lord Marquis takes action, he will succeed immediately. When the matter is accomplished..." Wang lowered his voice and said, "I will never let Lord Marquis's hard work go to waste."
Li Mu glanced at him and hummed: "The most annoying thing is that you are like this. You judge a gentleman with a villain's heart. Could it be that yesterday I spoke for the people for a little bribe from you? It's really annoying.
Chilling!"
Li Mu snorted loudly. Wang was frightened and hurriedly wanted to explain. But Li Mu refused to listen. He waved his hand and strode up the mountain.
How could Wang, at his age, catch up? He sighed, feeling a little more uneasy in his heart.
Dealing with Li Mu puts too much pressure on him. He doesn’t know what to do. If you give him money, he says you are a villain. If you don’t give it, he will hit you with words. Wang really wants to ask loudly.
In one sentence, should I give it or not, and what things should I give and what things should I not give? Can you give me a definite sentence? Don’t let people guess like this. Can you? I’m so old, I really can’t hold it anymore!
…
Li Mu handed the memorial to Li Shimin, and while Li Shimin was looking at it, he naturally served himself a bowl of porridge and drank it. Li Shimin glanced at him and then turned his attention back to the congratulatory form. Li Mu was still unconscious.
, still sipping, Li Shimin couldn't bear it anymore, and shouted: "Can you please lower your voice? Can you open your mouth when you drink porridge? Isn't it uncomfortable for others to hear you sipping?"
"Oh." Li Mu opened his mouth wide, drank the rest of the porridge in one gulp, raised his hand to wipe it, and then looked at Li Shimin to show that he had finished the porridge obediently.
"It's really unteachable!" Li Shimin muttered, ignored Li Mu, and carefully read through the congratulatory lists from each family. The more he read, the mood improved, and the more he read, the happier he felt, and finally he couldn't help it.
He laughed out loud, threw the memorial on the table, and said with a loud laugh: "The five surnames and seven hopes are nothing more than this, so I surrender. I really looked down on them before and had many worries. If I had known this, I really should have ascended the throne."
Take action when the time comes!”
"Does Your Majesty really think so?"
The one who spoke was Empress Changsun. Li Shimin couldn't help but be stunned and said: "Why did the empress say this? Li Mu and I have won this battle, can't we be happy?"
Empress Changsun did not answer, but looked at Li Mu and said, "Li Mu, have you thought of it?"
Li Mu nodded. Li Shimin was even more confused when he saw this, and said anxiously: "What kind of riddle are you two doing? Only I am kept in the dark? Li Mu, tell me, what did you think of?"
"I think that the Queen's meaning is that good fortune and misfortune depend on it. The clans still have the strength to resist, but they chose to compromise, and they must have thought of a better way to fight back. I think about it, they should be prepared
Discredit His Majesty!"
"Smear me?" Li Shimin said angrily: "I spared their lives, but they still want to smear me? What reason do they have to smear me?!"
"Your Majesty!" Empress Changsun took over again and said: "Three people make a tiger! The right or wrong of a matter does not depend on the matter itself, but on how to say it and how to believe it! Now that there is evidence from the assassin, everyone knows that it is a powerful person.
Wrong first. But what happens after the assassin is executed? In the local area, the power of the court is not as powerful as the clan. They fan the flames and spread the word. Black can become white, and white can become black! It will not be the case then.
The assassin had to concoct an unjust case to kill His Majesty! How can the people know the truth, or do they just believe whatever they say?"
Li Mu was shocked when he heard these words, and thought to himself that the ancients should not be underestimated. As a "native" of the Tang Dynasty, Queen Changsun could think so deeply, which really surprised him.
The smile on Li Shimin's face disappeared and he murmured: "How could this happen..."
"This is what I said when I was running Datang Daily, the power of public opinion." Li Mu showed a confident smile and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to panic, I have already considered it, and there is a way to solve it. Now I only feel that these
It’s so ridiculous that the family members think they are smart, but they don’t know that they have already fallen into my plan, Li Kongming!”
Li Shimin gave him a sideways glance: "Li Kongming?"
Li Mu nodded, raised his hand and fanned his chest, and said: "Your Majesty, look at me, don't I look like the reincarnation of Kong Ming of the Three Kingdoms?"
Li Shimin sneered and reached out to touch the Longquan Sword. Li Mu quickly hugged the scabbard and said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, I was just joking, it won't be serious, it won't be serious,"
"Hurry up and tell me how to deal with it!"
"Okay, okay," Li Mu responded quickly and said, "This is a very simple way to deal with it." Li Mu touched his nose and said, "I already found my stepbrother Tang Guan in the middle of the night the day before yesterday.
Well, he is the number one writer of Datang Daily. He is good at narrative and is even more loyal to His Majesty. When I told him about His Majesty’s experience, he was immediately filled with righteous indignation. That night, he wrote an article. What happened to His Majesty?
When he was assassinated, how vicious the assassin was, his origin, family background, and eight generations of ancestors were clearly written down."
"Are you going to publish it in the newspaper?" Li Shimin frowned and said, "This is indeed a good idea, but it's strange, if there is news in the newspaper, why would those powerful people do this?"
Li Mu smiled honestly and said: "I just asked the printing bureau to work overtime, and the sales have not started yet. However, in order for the people who care about His Majesty's safety to know the news as soon as possible, after the first batch of newspapers are printed, I have sent people
It was sent to the Prince of Jiangxia County and General Niu who set out yesterday. They would distribute it to the literate people along the way. Some people would also read the newspaper to the illiterate people. It is estimated that many people already know the news by now, but those in the clans do not know the news.
Just know it.”
"What a preconception!" Li Shimin slammed the table excitedly and said, "No matter what they say, the people won't believe it!"
"Your Majesty, you are not so optimistic." Empress Changsun poured cold water on her: "Just preconceptions are not enough. After all, Jiangxia County Prince and General Niu Jinda only passed by each other, and the power of the clan in the local area is always there, even if they
If you have a preconceived idea, you may be persuaded to change your opinion.”
"The queen's concerns are very true." Li Mu admired Empress Changsun more and more. These several paragraphs of analysis are enough to prove that the title of "the hidden minister in the palace" is by no means an unfounded one. "So I also thought of the second thing.
There is a way." He looked at Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty should issue an 'Edict to sin against oneself'."
"Crime yourself?" Li Shimin frowned and said, "What does this mean! I was stabbed, and I still have to blame myself? If I do this, wouldn't it be tantamount to surrendering to the clan? How will the people view me! No, I
I can’t listen to you!”
Li Mu did not persuade her, but looked at Queen Changsun, waiting for her reaction.
Empress Changsun thought for a while, her frowning eyebrows gradually relaxed, and she said with a smile: "Your Majesty should issue this edict to punish oneself!"
Li Shimin was horrified: "Queen! Are you also fooling around with this kid?"
Empress Changsun shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, this is definitely not nonsense. I just figured out that the trick of sinner's edict is the essence of this game Li Mu made!"
"What the essence! This is nonsense!"
"Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say in detail, and let Li Mu fill in the gaps." Empress Changsun looked at Li Mu, who nodded and gave her an encouraging look. Seeing this, Li Shimin became even more angry.
He now felt as if he was not intelligent enough to understand what these two people were talking about!
"Li Mu first asked people to spread the news, and the people would talk about it, but they would have doubts in their hearts and not know whether it was true or false. At the same time, Li Mu also left a gap for the powerful people. They would think this was an opportunity and there was no need to jump over the wall.
, so they chose to compromise. If they get on the congratulatory list, they are already doomed to fail."
Li Mu nodded in agreement, it seemed that Queen Changsun had really seen through his scheme.
Empress Changsun continued: "Your Majesty has received their letter of congratulations. If there is no response, they will quibble and deny the letter of congratulations. But if your Majesty issues an edict of guilt and declares it to the world, in the edict, mention it first
After reviewing His Majesty's achievements in the past few years, he then reflected on himself and said that it was because His Majesty did not do well enough that he was assassinated by the assassin. Therefore, he blamed himself, and then pointed out the congratulations from the clan leader, and confessed that he felt guilty. So
, it can make people all over the world have a kind of association."
"The antagonistic attitude between the clan and the imperial court is well known to the world. The clan has never presented a congratulatory note to His Majesty, so why only present it at this time? People in the world will think that there must be some reason for it. What reason? Of course it is.
It is related to the Assassin. In this way, even if the clan wants to deny that the Assassin has nothing to do with them, they cannot deny it. And His Majesty will also gain a good reputation for his sinful attitude." Empress Changsun looked at Li Mu and praised: "Li Mu is so
Killing two birds with one stone is really a wonderful idea. The five surnames and seven hope that this defeat will not be unfair!"
"That's it!" Li Shimin was finally happy, patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said, "Boy, is that what you think? You are indeed brilliant. I recognize you, and you are my little Kong Ming!"
Li Mu let out a sigh. Fortunately, he was not completely seen through. After Empress Changsun finished speaking, she kept paying attention to Li Mu's expression. Seeing that he was not surprised, she couldn't help but wonder. Usually a person's thoughts are seen through. It shouldn't be like this.
Ah...could it be that he still has some tricks up his sleeve?
"Li Mu, isn't my guess complete enough?"
Li Shimin said in confusion: "This kills two birds with one stone. Is there anything else?"
Li Mu chuckled, obviously acknowledging Queen Changsun's doubts, but his words were very modest, and said: "The queen has basically seen through the minister's situation, but there is still a little bit, maybe the queen has ignored it."
The most unbearable thing for a smart person is this kind of provocation. Empress Changsun also became serious and said: "I want to ask for advice, what else is there?"
"Actually, my real purpose is to farm the land." Li Mu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please don't forget why this incident happened."
Li Shimin frowned and said: "I haven't forgotten it, but when things have developed to this point, does it have anything to do with the fields? If I use the fields as a threat now, I'm afraid they will jump over the wall!"
"Of course it can't be blackmailed. The same trick won't work if used twice on one thing. Although those clan members are not smart, they are not fools either." Li Mu cleared his throat and said, "My real killing move.
, I want to wait until this matter is over. Your Majesty’s edict of sin is the introduction to this killing move."
Li Shimin was already impatient and said: "I admit that I'm not as smart as you, tell me quickly, don't beat around the bush!"
Li Mu stopped pretending and said: "What the queen just said must be written in the imperial edict, but it is not the most important. The most important thing is that your majesty must write this article. In order to make up for the mistakes, your majesty must be more diligent and work hard.
Then, here comes the key point. The first step in striving for governance is to impose severe punishments and laws. Most of the laws of this dynasty are imitated by the previous dynasty. However, the laws of the previous dynasty are not suitable for this dynasty. Therefore, Your Majesty wants to rebuild the Tang Dynasty.
law!"
Li Shimin was confused and said: "Why do I want to re-reconstruct the laws of the Tang Dynasty? Li Mu, this is not a trivial matter. Even if I want to re-reconstruct it, I have to recruit bachelors first and think carefully. It will take at least ten years. How can I do it hastily?
?”
"Of course your majesty can do it slowly." Li Mu said seriously: "I want your majesty to point out to the world the importance of the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Everyone, whether they are nobles or ordinary people, must abide by the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
law."
"Isn't this nonsense!"
"Of course it's not nonsense!" Li Mu stared at Li Shimin's eyes and said: "Your Majesty recalled what I said in the main hall. The law of the Tang Dynasty stipulates that each person has one hundred acres of Yongye land, but now the number in the hands of the clan is far more than this number. If
Your Majesty has pointed out that everyone should abide by the laws of the Tang Dynasty, so it is illegal for the clans and clans to do so! Your Majesty is now issuing an edict to punish yourself. Under the current circumstances, they will definitely support it and praise you. Later, I will attack again.
, let the Royal Property Bureau request a thorough investigation of the fields. Except for each person's 100 acres, all of them are illegal fields and will be taken back to the royal property! This is a very stupid plan. At that time, they will never dare to object, because they
I have just praised Your Majesty, and to object is to slap myself in the face and fool Your Majesty, and they cannot bear this crime!"
Ignoring the shock of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, Li Mu sneered and added quietly: "In order to disgust them, your Majesty, please order Wei Zheng to take charge of this matter!"