After dinner, Li Shimin still couldn't rest. There were a lot of memorials today, and he had to read them before tomorrow's court meeting. It was very boring for Li Mu to be an emperor who worked so hard, so he also gave Li Shimin some advice. Li Shimin had some ideas, for example, he could divide the power among the six ministers and let the six ministers decide, or he could simply pick up a relatively basic part and take it to the East Palace and let the prince handle it. But in the end, Li Shimin didn't listen to him and still had to do everything himself. At most, he would let his eldest grandson handle it. Wuji helped him read it, but even if Changsun Wuji helped him, it was under his eyes. Changsun Wuji did not read it himself and make his own decision. He only provided a 'filter' to filter out the useless. Useful and important, tell Li Shimin concisely and let him make the decision.
In essence, Li Shimin was still dictatorial in matters big and small. This was in sharp contrast to when Li Yuan was in power.
When Li Yuan was the emperor, he almost didn't take care of things. The Wen one was left to the eldest son, and the Wu one was left to the second son. The court called itself the two factions to balance each other. If one end came to the fore, he would give advice when necessary. To maintain balance, the specific things are done by the people below.
Normally, this is the standard posture of being an emperor. If he hadn't failed in the end, Li Yuan's achievements would not be as much as those of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. There are many similarities between the two people's experiences. Why didn't Li Shimin imitate his father? What? In the final analysis, the throne came from a wrong path. He has too many things to guard against. His father is still alive, so he has to guard against him. The eldest brother's power still remains in the court, and he has to guard against it. Even his own Neither Li Chengqian nor Li Shimin could fully trust his son Li Chengqian. After all, he was also Li Yuan's son, but didn't he usurp the throne in the end?
From an inner point of view, Li Shimin is a person with no sense of security. So he can only keep working hard to make everything he has seem natural. This is why he always says that he thinks he is a A better emperor than Li Jiancheng because he worked harder and was more diligent. He needed these to form the reason for his "replacement". Even if no one believed it, he could comfort himself.
The second watch passed and it was almost midnight. Eunuch Gao yawned silently, moved slowly without making any sound, and came to Li Shimin's side. His figure blocked the palace lantern and cast a shadow. Li Shimin felt it and said : "It's already the second watch?"
"Yes, it's time for your Majesty to rest. You will have an early morning court meeting tomorrow."
"There are three memorials left. Let's rest after reading them." Li Shimin waved his hand, and Eunuch Gao quickly moved out of the way so as not to block Li Shimin's view.
Perhaps the last three memorials were not that important. Li Shimin scanned them one by one without stopping too much. He pulled the ink pen in his hand to make a mark. Even though he had finished reading, there was no reply or comment.
"Counting the days, Li Mu's child will be born soon, right?"
Eunuch Gao was stunned and looked at Li Shimin secretly. He didn't know why he suddenly asked, but he couldn't help but respond. He said: "According to the days, we are almost there. It will be within these three to five days. Your Majesty, don't worry. If there is any news, we will definitely meet you." I will report it to His Majesty immediately."
Li Shimin nodded, was silent for a while, and then added as if unintentionally: "Mrs. Peony seems to be gone for only a few days. I wonder how she is doing?"
Eunuch Gao felt a thump in his heart and did not dare to continue. He was really afraid of what would happen. How come this matter could not be avoided? Why did your majesty ask Mrs. Peony if she still had unresolved feelings? What should we do, Mrs. Peony was so upset?
The child inside is Li Mu’s!
Why does Your Majesty ask about this matter? How should the Queen explain it? How should I answer, should I say I know or don't know? If Your Majesty asks me to investigate, what should I say? Should I tell Li Mu so that he can be prepared?
?
For a moment, Eunuch Gao was in a state of confusion, worried that Li Shimin would see something, so he lowered his head and pretended not to hear, trying to get through.
"I'm asking casually. If you know something, just tell me casually. If you don't know, you don't know. I don't blame you. What are you afraid of?"
"When I reply to Your Majesty, I'm not afraid. I'm just thinking about it -" Eunuch Gao responded hurriedly and considered: "Counting the days, it seems that there is a month difference between now and then. When it comes to preparation, we have to be prepared.
However, Mrs. Mudan is not in Luoyang, and His Majesty did not give any specific information about her, so I didn’t pay much attention to it."
"Didn't you notice?" Li Shimin glanced at Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao quickly bowed and prepared to face the storm. But Li Shimin didn't. He still asked calmly: "She has a close relationship with the woman named Lu. If she is not in Luoyang, where can she be?
"
"I really don't know. If Your Majesty wants to know, I just ask the children to inquire."
Li Shimin was silent for a while and said: "The world is so big, you can't even look for it anywhere. Pay more attention to Li Mu, there is no way he doesn't care about his children. You don't have to be afraid, I don't want to do anything, I just want to know about her..."
"After a slight pause, Li Shimin continued: "I want to know how she is doing now. It doesn't mean anything special."
"Old slave understands."
"Just understand." Li Shimin put down the last memorial and threw it aside, saying: "There is no need to let the queen know about this matter, and don't mention it to anyone."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will keep an eye on this secretly and no one will know about it." Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. For some reason, he sighed again and looked at the moon outside through the glass window. He didn't speak for a long time.
Eunuch Gao tiptoed out of the palace and called a young eunuch over: "Go to Concubine Yang to tell the story. Concubine Yang will be sleeping with you today."
"No." The little eunuch ran away quickly. Eunuch Gao shook his head and said to himself: "Your Majesty still can't forget it. Li Mu, Li Mu, sooner or later, just watch!"
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After several days of intensive registration, the list that finally came to Li Mu's hands included a thousand people. Wei Yingluo had already chosen this list. These thousand people were all more or less skilled, and some had no skills at all.
The laborers have been screened out. Although the Houfu industry is large, there is nowhere to support these idle people. Those who want to make a living are introduced to work on the Daochidao construction site, which is not a waste.
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The remaining 1,000 people are considered to be standouts, people with some abilities. The preliminary screening has ended, and from this point on, they will be subject to Li Mu's personal assessment.
"I'm not talking nonsense. The content of today's assessment is simple, but not simple, and difficult, but not difficult either." Li Mu stood on the high platform and looked at the people below. His voice could be heard through the loudspeaker.
In the ears: "I had a dream last night that the water moves to higher places. This is the topic today. You can work alone or cooperate. Whoever can make a device to make the water move to higher places will win.
You have passed the test. If you choose to cooperate, there must be no more than three people. You will be given three days. After three days, talk about the things. Keep those who can do it, and leave if you can't. What materials are needed? Just make a list.
Come, someone will prepare it for you and make sure nothing is delayed."
After saying that, Li Mu got off the high platform and left, leaving only a thousand craftsmen looking at each other. Did they not understand what Li Mu meant?
When people go to high places, water flows to low places. This is an eternal truth. How can water go to high places? There are also some people who are not skilled craftsmen. They come here to become apprentices and give back everything.
If you haven't learned how to do it, what can you make?
A group of people started making noise, wanting Li Mu to come out and explain, even to give some ideas or say a few more words. But the noise made his mouth dry and Li Mu ignored him. Instead, a Jin Yiwei came out and yelled for a while.
Sentence: "The Marquis said that the Marquis will not support incompetent people. Those who can't do it will go home and make room for those who are capable. The time starts from when the Marquis turns around and leaves. If you don't mind wasting time,
, just keep making noise here!”
After saying this, the Jin Yiwei also left. Seeing the noise, everyone did not make any noise. Instead, they were wasting time, and they all lost interest in making noise. Some of them felt something and wanted to stay, so they hurriedly
I put it into action, found a corner to write and draw, figured out the materials needed, and went to the Jin Yiwei to apply.
Among the crowd, a thin figure looked so inconspicuous. But if Li Mu was around, he would definitely be able to recognize that this inconspicuous boy was the monk studying abroad who was supposed to "further study" in Ci'en Temple, the young monk Yixiu.
The young monk can no longer tell that he is a monk. There is hair on his bald head. Although it is not very long, it is not considered bald. The hair was grown after Xuanzang traveled to the west. After Li Mu established Ci'en Temple, the young monk
The monk's "Buddha mind" was confused, and he couldn't figure out many things. He felt ashamed of the Buddha, so he grew his hair and planned to clear up the doubts in his heart before getting ordained again. His master, Monk Huiri,
He also agreed, but did not explain the reason. The young monk even cried for this. In fact, when he first decided like this, he was a bit impulsive. He regretted it as soon as he said it. He thought about how the master had to stop him, but he didn't expect it.
The master didn't stop me.
The little monk thought in his heart that his master might feel that he was not qualified to serve the Buddha. He felt sad and started to cry. Little did he know that his master was considering his status. If he could return to secular life, he would naturally
Supported.
After leaving the temple, the young monk first went to Honglu Temple to stay with the Japanese mission for a while. Later, he still felt that his inner demon was Li Mu, so he discussed with the master and wanted to come to Luoyang. The old monk Huiri didn't say anything.
, a warrior was transferred from the mission to protect him, and the two of them arrived in Luoyang.
Yixiu felt even more sad because of this. He felt that he had been abandoned. Therefore, after arriving in Luoyang, he did not find Li Mu immediately, but kept wandering around Luoyang. During the locust plague, he was in the city, and Li Mu followed Tian
When the master was fighting and pretending to be a god descending to earth, he was also among the crowd. He just thought that he was no longer a monk and was ashamed to see Li Mu, so he kept hiding and refused to come out.
It wasn't until Li Mu posted a notice that he signed up. Although he was still young, he was precocious after all. Thinking that he might not be able to become a monk, he would make some plans for his future. He admired Li Mu's ability.
If you can't become a monk, learn some skills from him, and you can be a useful person when you return to Japan.
He signed up himself, and also asked the guard warriors to sign up, and both of them were lucky enough to pass the first step of screening. The young monk thought in his heart that the master might also feel that he was not qualified to serve the Buddha, and he felt sad in his heart.
He cried a lot. Little did he know that his master was considering his status. If he could return to secular life, he would naturally support it.
After leaving the temple, the young monk first went to Honglu Temple to stay with the Japanese mission for a while. Later, he still felt that his inner demon was Li Mu, so he discussed with the master and wanted to come to Luoyang. The old monk Huiri didn't say anything.
, a warrior was transferred from the mission to protect him, and the two of them arrived in Luoyang.
Yixiu felt even more sad because of this. He felt that he had been abandoned. Therefore, after arriving in Luoyang, he did not find Li Mu immediately, but kept wandering around Luoyang. During the locust plague, he was in the city, and Li Mu followed Tian
When the master was fighting and pretending to be a god descending to earth, he was also among the crowd. He just thought that he was no longer a monk and was ashamed to see Li Mu, so he kept hiding and refused to come out.
It wasn't until Li Mu posted a notice that he signed up. Although he was still young, he was precocious after all. Thinking that he might not be able to become a monk, he would make some plans for his future. He admired Li Mu's ability.
If you can't become a monk, learn some skills from him, and you can be a useful person when you return to Japan.
He signed up himself, and also asked the guard warriors to sign up, and both of them were lucky enough to pass the first step of screening. The young monk thought in his heart that the master might also feel that he was not qualified to serve the Buddha, and he felt sad in his heart.
He cried a lot. Little did he know that his master was considering his status. If he could return to secular life, he would naturally support it.
After leaving the temple, the young monk first went to Honglu Temple to stay with the Japanese mission for a while. Later, he still felt that his inner demon was Li Mu, so he discussed with the master and wanted to come to Luoyang. The old monk Huiri didn't say anything.
, a warrior was transferred from the mission to protect him, and the two of them arrived in Luoyang.
Yixiu felt even more sad because of this. He felt that he had been abandoned. Therefore, after arriving in Luoyang, he did not find Li Mu immediately, but kept wandering around Luoyang. During the locust plague, he was in the city, and Li Mu followed Tian
When the master was fighting and pretending to be a god descending to earth, he was also among the crowd. He just thought that he was no longer a monk and was ashamed to see Li Mu, so he kept hiding and refused to come out.
It wasn't until Li Mu posted the notice that he signed up. Although he was still young, he was precocious after all. Thinking