Eunuch Gao screamed, and the huge team began to move. Cheng Yaojin led thousands of guards and surrounded Li Shimin. This time, let alone an assassin, even a mosquito would definitely not be able to fly in.
Wang Zhi was dead, and the remaining five assassins were all sent to Dali Temple for imprisonment. The reason why they did not immediately show their heads to the public was that Li Shimin's imperial edict clearly stated that if he were to be killed according to the existing laws of the Tang Dynasty, he would be killed.
Destroy three tribes. Therefore, in order to save people, the law must be revised. Therefore, these people cannot be killed before the revision of the law is completed. Killing them would be unfair. They must be detained until the revision of the law is completed, at least after the revision of this law is completed.
It will take at least a few months.
Li Shimin left, but the officials have not left. They had too many doubts in their minds and wanted to ask Li Mu for confirmation. Li Mu was also rare and generous. Seeing that it was almost noon, he asked the cook to cook. This time
I didn’t mess around with simple meals anymore. Although it wasn’t particularly rich, it was still a normal standard.
Two large round tables were placed in the courtyard, finally giving all the big shots in the court a place to sit. Everyone thanked Li Mu first, saying they were young and promising, and could turn the tide. Li Mu also accepted it with a smile, and everyone
Toasting each other amidst all the hypocrisy can be said to be a great time for both the guest and the host.
But when he got to Wei Zheng, he was a little stuck. What just happened in front of Li Shimin made Wei Zheng somewhat ashamed, but the intuition in his heart told him that he must have fallen into Li Mu's trick. The two contradictions made Wei Zheng very
He felt uncomfortable. But he couldn't just walk away, so he had to stay silent.
He thought silently, how could Li Mu let him go? After Li Mu finished Yu Shinan's toast, he brought a glass of wine to Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng stood up quickly, feeling very embarrassed and not knowing what to say.
Li Mu served Wei Zheng wine, and Wei Zheng quickly filled it up and drank it all in one gulp.
After finishing the wine, Li Mu said: "Do you know the reason why Duke Wei and I often quarrel, but when big things happen, I admire Duke Wei very much?"
This was tantamount to nonsense, but no one was interested in Li Mu, waiting for him to say it himself.
Wei Zheng also said: "I also want to know the reason."
Li Mu chuckled and said, "Then I will answer your questions today to save you the trouble of guessing."
Li Mu sat next to Wei Zheng and talked eloquently: "All the conflicts between Wei Gong and I are not personal grudges. I believe all the princes will not deny this, right?"
When everyone heard this, they all nodded. The matters between the two of them were all obvious, one by one, and indeed they did not involve any personal enmity.
Li Mu added: "Furthermore, I admire Duke Wei very much. There are two points. One is courage. Duke Wei's courage is unparalleled in the court. When no one dares to speak about many things, only Duke Wei dares to speak. The other is
He said: "Leiluo." I argue with Wei Gong. If I win by chance, Wei Gong will always admit it. He will never resort to dirty tricks when he quibbles. This is a gentleman. Everyone fights according to his own ability.
Victory is victory, defeat is defeat. Like this time," Li Mu paused, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, scanned the crowd and said: "... Like this time, I knew the assassin was coming after me. If it weren't for me,
I am lucky that my Majesty is here to be a guest. With a master like Eunuch Gao present, I have gained some breathing time. Perhaps today, you will not drink with me, but express your condolences at my grave."
As soon as these words came out, the scene turned cold instantly. Wang opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he did not speak.
Li Mu took a deep breath and said: "I set up this banquet today to entertain you all because I want to tell the people who are behind this matter through their mouths. Today, I, Li Mu, am not repaying evil with kindness, but just pitying the innocent old man."
It's just a child. I don't need anyone's gratitude, nor any favors. If there is a fight in the future, no one will let me get in the way. We can all rely on our own abilities. But if there is another assassination incident, you will be responsible for the consequences."
At this point, the words were a little harsh. Changsun Wuji didn't know whether he was angry or a kind reminder, and said: "Li Mu, you are serious, do you think this is a threat?"
Li Mu looked at Changsun Wuji, smiled casually, and said: "If my uncle thinks it is a threat, then just take it as a threat. You might as well be arrogant. With my achievements and abilities today, I, Li Mu, am in your Majesty's heart."
Position, looking at the government and the public, who dares to look down on me? Who wants to compete with me, then you might as well give it a try. Do you still think that I am a young boy who just entered Chang'an City? "
A trace of anger flashed through Changsun Wuji's eyes, but he did not show it. Instead, he smiled and said: "This is reasonable. Anyone who treats you as a brat today is like a piece of rotten wood."
Li Mu laughed loudly and said: "But I believe that the princes will not harm me. I am not saying these things for the princes to listen to, but for those who can only hide behind others and use the tricks of villains.
People listen. I want to state again that Li Mu does not allow enemies, nor will he do anything to eradicate dissidents. I like respectable opponents like Wei Gong. Everyone has different opinions, and everyone wins based on his own ability.
Even if you admit it, you will admit it if you lose."
"Didn't His Majesty say that in the future, everything in the Tang Dynasty will be governed by laws, and the world will be governed by laws. Ministers will not be spared in punishing wrongdoers, and no one will be spared in rewarding good deeds. We all abide by the law and follow the rules. In the end,
It’s better that no one breaks out of the rules. If this cage is opened, I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself. I’ll accidentally kill someone and pass the general out. It’s my fault for being heavy-handed and bullying others.”
Seeing that Li Mu's words were hidden in subtlety, Changsun Wuji was worried that he would cause public anger, so he had to help him back and joked: "I understand what Li Mu means. He just said that everyone should not be like some villain."
Li Mu, don't worry, it will never happen again. This time His Majesty Long Yan is furious. If it weren't for relying on you to help His Majesty, tens of thousands of people's lives would have been almost lost. Isn't this lesson enough?
As long as you are not stupid, you will know it in your heart."
Li Mu saw that Changsun Wuji was pulling back his words, and he took advantage of the situation and said: "Uncle Guo is right or wrong. I have tried my best. But ultimately, it is our Majesty who is wise. In fact, I have already seen it.
, after Your Majesty said that he wanted to destroy the three tribes, he felt a little regretful in his heart. After all, why did the people deserve it? Your Majesty is a rare wise king, how can you not understand these principles? It’s just that there is no way to go down. I can see it.
Your Majesty was given a step at the right time, and the matter went smoothly. He even did not hesitate to overhaul the law. How many emperors in ancient and modern times could do it? If your Majesty is stupid, he will not step down even if he is given a step, and tens of thousands of innocent people will suffer.
I still have to die. In the final analysis, Your Majesty is still wise!"
This note can be called a textbook piece of flattery. Its logic is so rigorous that no one can refute it. Even if everyone doesn't agree with it, they all agree with it.
Li Mu became more and more emotional as he spoke. He sighed and said, "Now that I have said this, gentlemen, please don't get bored. I will just say a few more words. This is by no means a sermon. It is just a personal emotion."
"Just like what happened this time, many of you feel that Your Majesty has gone too far, but you might as well put yourself in His Majesty's shoes and think about it. If you were Your Majesty, how could you not be angry? Since Your Majesty came to the throne, you have worked hard to recuperate and recuperate.
, It’s light corvee and low tax. You may not know that before I took charge of the internal funds, His Majesty’s three meals did not have a trace of meat, and he could only eat meat once every three days. This is what I have seen with my own eyes. How many days, sir?
Eat meat once? Don’t you feel ashamed in comparison?”
"But His Majesty is like this. He worked hard to do everything an emperor should do, but he could not get the support and respect he deserved. Instead, he attracted assassins. Of course, the assassin this time is to kill me. I know it well.
, but for His Majesty, the assassin is here to kill him, how can he not be angry?"
"After the incident, no one dared to take the matter seriously and stand up to mediate. How could His Majesty not be disappointed? As a minister, you should share the worries of the country and Your Majesty. If His Majesty needs someone to help, all the ministers will not
If you are a very useful person, then what does your Majesty want your minister to do? If you are a minister and cannot share your Majesty's worries, sit in a vacant position, occupy his position, and do nothing, I think this person is a little shameless."
The king lowered his head and remained silent. He was worried. He didn't think Li Mu's words were casual. Could it be that his majesty ordered him to order me? When his majesty left just now, he didn't hold Wang Zhiduan accountable.
Could it be that you want me to resign myself and save some face?
Li Mu continued: "...Moreover, as an emperor, Your Majesty also has his own sufferings! As ministers, we must understand Your Majesty. Let me give you a simple example, let's just watch a play. Everyone knows it.
, I opened a theater in Pingkangfang and am currently performing "The Injustice of Dou E". This play is quite long and cannot be completed in one day. It has to be divided into several days. His Majesty likes "The Injustice of Dou E" very much, but he
But he couldn't go over and read it at midnight every day like ordinary people. But he was the emperor, and the emperor had endless memorials to review. If he ignored the memorials and wrote these two words in the daily notes, he would become a fool.
Okay. Is this fair? The emperor is also a human being, so why can’t he even watch a show? No! Because he is the emperor.”
"As an emperor, one must abandon selfish desires. Unless he doesn't want to be a wise king and wants to be a tyrant, he can do whatever he wants. I often meet with your majesty, and I see these things with my eyes and feel sorry for you. It is really not easy for your majesty.
Ah, he is very upright in front of others and behind others, otherwise..." Li Mu glanced at Wei Zheng next to him: "...otherwise some censors who are full and have nothing to do will stand up and show off a picture of others.
Everyone calls him a treacherous minister, but he, an important minister, has the face to persuade him to the death..."
Wei Zheng couldn't help but said: "That's almost enough. I've been talking about the Yushitai for a long time..."
Li Mu chuckled and said: "I'm not talking about Sang and Huai, I'm just talking about the Yushitai... Wei Gong, don't you don't want to listen to what I have to say. I just think that the Yushitai's Yushitai is full of nonsense.
, the ability is not up to the mark. I always keep grasping at some trivial things, but on the really difficult things, I don’t make any achievements. It’s really time to rectify it!”
Surprisingly, Wei Zheng did not refute, but responded vaguely, not sure if he heard it or not.
Li Mu pulled back the conversation and continued: "Is it easy to be an emperor? It's not easy! I was quite emotional when I read historical records recently. Which emperor is easy? It's not easy! In any period, the court is not of the same mind, there must be three
There are five forces and seven or eight party members. Don’t you know that you all regard yourself as His Majesty? Your Majesty knows very well. What is the emperor’s art? It is like a bowl of water. To be an emperor, you need to give a bowl of water to
It's fair and impartial! So many times, there is no right or wrong. Just like this time, some of the princes were named and reprimanded, but it may not really be that serious. That was His Majesty's warning.
, you have crossed the line a little bit, just take your hand back and it will be fine. Your Majesty has not dismissed you, but he still wants to keep you, but you can’t give up on yourself, don’t be resentful, don’t be dissatisfied, let alone hold a grudge against Your Majesty, because after all,
, Your Majesty still loves every minister, otherwise you would call everyone ‘Ai Qing’ when you mention them, right?”
Everyone looked at each other, dumbfounded. Everyone here had not been an official for more than sixteen or seventeen years, but after hearing these words, they still felt a feeling of admiration from the bottom of their hearts. It was so disrespectful.
If you are ashamed, how can you say it so openly and without any hesitation, or how can you say that someone has been blessed with a holy family at a young age, and no one can compare with it? What a difference!
Li Mu glanced at the southeast corner of the warehouse and saw that the figure who was there had disappeared. He put away his false smile, adjusted his expression, and said: "Well, after saying so much, let's make a summary at the end. I hope we all can
Ah, everyone should do their duty well, all for the sake of the country and the country of the Tang Dynasty. Some differences are inevitable, so let's work together as one!"
As he spoke and brought up a cup, everyone agreed, and they were all enjoying themselves again.
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Li Shimin returned to the Tai Chi Hall where he had been away for three days. He took off the white cloth wrapped around his wrist and moved it a bit. It was no longer a problem. The golden sore medicine left by Sun Simiao left no scar on his wrist, just the wound.
The skin tone is just a little whiter and tenderer.
Ji Kuo's voice sounded, and Yuan Tiangang appeared in the hall, kneeling respectfully on the ground and saying: "I failed to find out the news in advance, which put Your Majesty in danger. My crime is unpardonable. Please punish Your Majesty."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "The incident happened suddenly and I don't blame you for not being able to get the news. How did you find out the details of these assassins? Is there any news from King Yan... King Qi?"
"The details of the assassins have been revealed. Wang Zhi's junior brother can be confirmed to be from the "Ji Si Tang", and the two rangers are his hired fugitives. They also have some names in the world. As for the gun and stick instructor,
"Yuan Tiangang paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "It was indeed sent by King Qi."