After walking a hundred meters, Li Mu gently opened the curtain, glanced at Yixiu who was still standing stupidly, and said a little bit sarcastically. If he hadn't been worried that Yixiu couldn't understand English, he would have wanted to say this just now. When he watched the movie, he
What I watched was the original soundtrack. Together with the soundtrack, it was truly breathtaking and touching.
"Why don't you speak?"
Changsun Chong didn't move, so Li Mu raised his foot and kicked him over. Changsun Chong let out an ouch and then came back to his senses. He hurriedly saluted and said, "Teacher, my disciple is distracted."
"Why are you so distracted? Why, are you also shocked by these words of my mentor?"
"Yes," Changsun Chong said seriously: "My mentor's words have solved the long-standing doubts in my heart."
Li Mu frowned slightly and said, "What are you doubting?"
"The doubt is why there are many things that have to be done by my mentor." Changsun Chong said very seriously, so serious that even though Li Mu wanted to laugh out loud, for the sake of his own skin, he held back his laughter and took a sip.
He pursed his lips and said, "Tell me your understanding."
"There is always something wrong with things in this world, and that's the problem. The ignorant are in it and won't notice it. The incompetent people are in it, and they can't change it even if they notice it. Only the teacher can make people happy.
Only those who can detect and change in one step can solve the problem."
Li Mu nodded slightly and said: "Where does the blame come from? I am not the only one who has noticed the problem and can solve it."
"I beg to differ!" Changsun said in a loud voice: "The students heard this sentence and felt that in fact, there are not many people who can solve the problems in this world. Tens of thousands of streams flow into the river, and people with different abilities can only deal with different levels.
Just like me in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, ordinary affairs can be handled, but if it comes to an incident like this at Ci'en Temple, even if I find the problem and know the way to solve it, I don't have the courage, determination or ability to solve it.
It...must be done by my mentor in person before this matter can be resolved. Because my mentor is more capable than me, this matter must be attributed to my mentor before it can be resolved."
Li Mu waved his hand and said: "Don't flatter me. This time I am in a good mood and come out to do you a favor. I am the order of Luoyang. I will return to Luoyang soon. Regarding Chang'an, your Majesty
Work hard."
Changsun smiled and said: "My mentor will not ignore it."
"What?"
"As long as the teacher sees it, he will not ignore it. This is a sense of responsibility. The teacher is a person with great courage and wisdom, not a coward who hides when trouble comes and has nothing to do with him. The disciple ventures to guess, but the teacher cannot see
Being accustomed to being a monk must have something to do with this state of mind."
"Ha..." Li Mu was noncommittal, but was surprised in his heart. Changsun Chong had really improved a lot, and his perspective on things had become more profound. More than half a year ago, when he weighed more than 200 pounds, he was no matter what.
I didn't even think of this.
Thinking that Li Tai also succeeded in losing weight and wrote "Kuo Di Zhi", Li Mu couldn't help but wonder, could it be possible to replenish the brain by losing weight? It's a pity that he didn't have this opportunity. After two lifetimes, no matter how much he ate, he couldn't gain weight.
Changsun Chong saw Li Mu chuckle and said nothing, so he said nothing more. The carriage creaked and creaked forward, and the master and apprentice were each thinking about their own thoughts.
…
The minister of the Ministry of Industry is still Li Daliang. This dedicated general originally placed his hopes on Li Mu, thinking that one day he would actually take over the Ministry of Industry so that he could be transferred to the army again. Unfortunately, something like this happened.
Later, Li Mu is going to Luoyang. Under Li Mu's reforms, the Ministry of Industry has become the most lucrative yamen of the Six Ministries. His Majesty obviously wants to keep it in his hands and does not want to leave it to nobles or nobles.
, he has no support from both sides and has no ambition, so he is the most suitable candidate. It is unlikely that he will be transferred in a short period of time.
As expected, after Li Mu left, Li Daliang's fictitious job became a real one. Every day, his desk must be stacked two feet high. Li Daliang is also a meticulous person. Every official document must be read carefully and approved carefully.
Often after breakfast, I just sit there all day long.
He is not a fool, and he has also doubted whether these people under him did it on purpose because they were grateful to Li Mu and wanted to embarrass himself. But after a few days of investigation, he found that these people under him really did not do it on purpose. According to the process, these documents were all
It is necessary. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, the responsibilities cannot be divided. And when Li Mu was in charge, why didn't he have these documents? His original words were this: I don't have time to look at it, who cares if something goes wrong?
Hang yourself, don't waste my time.
In this case, only people like Li Mu are suitable. No Shangguan at the Yamen Gate would dare to be so arrogant and domineering. Although Li Daliang is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, he cannot learn from Li Mu's behavior. Fortunately, he
He is a hard-working person who is willing to accept the work even though he is a little tired. After getting to know the affairs of the Ministry of Industry in depth, he also became interested and is no longer as resistant to construction as before.
"Master Shangshu, long time no see?"
Hearing this familiar frivolous tone, Li Daliang raised his head and saw Li Mu's face through the gap between the two piles of official documents.
The two said they hadn't seen each other for a long time, and it was true. The last time they met was before Li Mu went to the Western Regions. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed, and things had changed.
"How dare you come to the Ministry of Industry?!"
Li Daliang got up angrily, grabbed Li Mu's sleeve, pointed at the official documents on the desk, and said: "Look, take a good look, I'm not young anymore, how about these affairs..."
"Oh, don't be excited, don't be excited, come on, let me help you take a look." Li Mu casually picked up a document, signed Gongsun Kang, reporting on the construction progress of the East Factory. After reading the whole article, it can be said that there is nothing wrong with it.
No, it's very detailed.
But Li Mu tore it up directly.
Li Daliang read the document and didn't think there was anything wrong with it. When he saw this, he said blankly, "What are you doing?"
"Someone, go and call Gongsun Kang!"
The Jin Yiwei at the door turned around and went out. After a while, the former Yamen brought Gongsun Kang over. Gongsun Kang had just exchanged greetings with Li Mu, and then he saw Li Mu again, still on duty with Lord Shangshu. He couldn't help but feel anxious.
Li Mu pointed to the shredded paper on the ground and said: "Gongsun Kang, what is this? Have I ever told you who is responsible for who's business? Unless there are personnel changes during the project that need to be recorded, only the start and completion of the project will
Official documents need to be archived, and any progress during the period does not need to be reported. Doesn’t it waste time for you to write these things? Doesn’t it waste time for Master Shangshu to read these things? If you can use this time to supervise the work, can the project be improved?
Partial guarantee?"
"But Mr. Hou——"
"Shut up!" Li Mu said sternly: "My original intention in reforming the Ministry of Works is to streamline processes and turn the Ministry of Works into a yamen that does practical things, with less empty talk and more practical work. Empty talk will harm the country, but hard work will prosper the country.
It’s not like I haven’t said these things before. How come I’ve only been away for a few months and you’re all back alive again? You’re such a bastard, especially you, Gongsun Kang! I’ve been trying to help you, but now you’ve become like this
——”
"Master Hou!" Gongsun Kang's knees softened and he knelt on the ground, not daring to defend himself.
"You can't use your brain. Even if you have to write this thing, why don't you just find a clerk to help you write it? Do you need to waste your time? I'm angry because this handwriting is your own. This has to be done.
What a waste of time!"
"Ah?"/"Ah?"
Gongsun Kang and Li Daliang both looked at Li Mu, what kind of regulations is this? What does it mean?
Li Mu didn't realize there was anything wrong with what he said, and said to Li Daliang: "Same is true for Master Shangshu. Can you find a scribe to read such unimportant documents? Why bother yourself? Just master some important things and make sure there are no mistakes."
, the things below should be left to the people below, otherwise why would the Ministry of Industry support so many people, and it’s not like they don’t give them salaries.”
After going around in a circle, this is the meaning of co-writing. Li Daliang helped Gongsun Kang up and said to Li Mu angrily: "Since you are no longer in the Ministry of Works, please mind your own business. I like to micromanage everything, like you
It’s just as careless, what if something goes wrong?”
Li Mu pouted: "When I was in charge, nothing ever happened."
"What you did was done by a cruel official. How long can you rely on threats to intimidate?" Li Daliang glanced at Gongsun Kang, and then said to Li Mu: "Look, how scared people are."
Li Mu looked at him: "Are you afraid?"
Gongsun Kang shook his head hurriedly, and Li Mu spread his hands: "Look, it's all a joke, you know it."
"I'm too lazy to tell you." Li Daliang returned to the back of the case and said, "Why do you come to me? Do you need manpower in Luoyang? I don't have any here. There are a total of 27 construction sites under construction in Chang'an, and there are three thousand craftsmen.
If there is not enough, I can’t give you any.”
"Nothing can be hidden from the eyes of Master Shangshu. I really want someone when I come here." Li Mu stretched out his finger and said, "I really want one."
"One?" Li Daliang glanced at Gongsun Kang. Gongsun Kang also felt something, and his eyes became hot.
"What are you going to do?"
Li Mu smiled and said: "It's nothing serious, I just want to do some private work. It's not for myself, it's for His Majesty. As I mentioned before, Datang Jianye. If the craftsmen don't want your work, I'll find it myself.
We are short of someone to take charge of things, so Gongsun Kang is my master and I want to go there with you."
Li Daliang frowned and said: "Gongsun Kang was commended by His Majesty and has been promoted to doctor. He is also in charge of the construction bureau of the palace. Although you have shown him a kindness, you should not act like a gentleman if you try to repay the kindness."
Li Mu smiled and said: "Although Mu is not a gentleman, he can't hinder others' future. How he chooses depends on himself."
"I'll go!" Gongsun Kang's tone was without any hesitation, even a little impatient. Li Daliang only thought that he didn't dare to say what was in his heart because of Li Mu's presence. Before he could ask, Gongsun Kang explained himself:
"Master Shangshu, I don't have any grievances at all. It is my heart's wish to be with the Marquis."
Li Daliang was puzzled and said: "You have to think clearly about what you have lost. Based on your performance, if nothing happens, you will be promoted to the position of Minister within a few years." Li Daliang did not make random promises. In fact,
The position of Minister is already the highest point that an official of the Six Ministries can normally reach. As for the Minister of the Six Ministries, it involves the interests of all parties and Li Shimin's considerations. It is not a position that ordinary people can secure.
"Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your kindness. I understand very well." Gongsun Kang said with a serious face: "As you said, if I don't leave the Ministry of Works and work for the Construction Bureau, in a few years, maybe I can really
Promoted to the rank of Minister. But being a high-ranking official is not what the official longs for. What the lower official really likes is the construction and the atmosphere on the construction site. If he really becomes the assistant minister and sits in the duty room all day long, the lower official will not be able to get used to it.
.”
"Following the Marquis, I can show off what I have learned. This is one of them. In addition, there is another reason. I trust the character of the Marquis."
"Character?" Li Daliang looked Li Mu up and down, as if he wanted to say, how does this person seem to have any character? Li Mu complained unhappily: "Sir, this is boring, my character, Li Mu, is well known to everyone.
.”
"In my opinion, the anger of both humans and gods is pretty much the same." Li Daliang looked at Gongsun Kang and asked, "What kind of character?"
"The Marquis has always been generous when treating his subordinates. Since the Marquis knows the future of Xiaguan, he also asked Xiaguan to follow him, so he must have a greater future for Xiaguan."
Li Daliang made a sound and said, "Maybe you thought wrong and he just wants to use you?"
"Xiaguan will not be wrong." Gongsun Kang said firmly: "Xiaguan has self-awareness. There are few craftsmen in the Tang Dynasty who are as capable as Xiaguan. If it weren't for Lord Hou's keen eye for knowing people, Xiaguan would still be a poor man.
He is just a boss who cannot be reused. The Marquis can bring Xiaguan to his current position, and he can also put others in this position. If it were not for the support of the Marquis, I would never be able to use Xiaguan."
Li Mu really didn't think so much. He approached Gongsun Kang just because he was an acquaintance, could handle the matter properly, and was available. But Gongsun Kang had already figured out the reasons in his own mind, so he just went with the flow and there was no need to explain.
Although Li Daliang felt that Gongsun Kang was a bit sentimental, he couldn't say much if the rightful owner wanted to do so. What's more, Gongsun Kang's "resignation" may not be a bad thing for the Ministry of Industry. Before.
When Li Mu was in charge of the Ministry of Works, there was a round of purges at the top of the Ministry of Works. From the chief officials of each department to the technicians and workers, they all followed Li Mu's lead. Now that Li Mu is gone, if this remains the case, the future operation of the Ministry of Works will be very different.
Extremely inconvenient.
Li Daliang thinks this way not for himself. His ambition is still in the military. But no matter who hands the Ministry of Industry to in the future, this is still a problem. Let Li Mu take away some people and promote some fresh people who have no foundation.
Blood is the right way to ensure the operation of the Ministry of Industry.
Li Daliang asked Gongsun Kang to go through the handover procedures and hand over all the work at hand to his deputy. The projects Gongsun Kang was responsible for were all nearing completion, and it would not be a big deal if he replaced him. Moreover, Li Mu did not want to take people directly to Luoyang.
For some time in the future, Gongsun Kang will still be in Chang'an. If you have any unfinished business, you can still come to him.