Li Mu glanced at him disdainfully and said, "Can you draw another random one for me to take a look at?"
To draw him so much like him and use such a hasty reason, it was hard for Li Mu not to wonder if he had some other motive. Could he really want to assassinate him?
The young man walked to the drawing board, took off the canvas, and covered it with a new one. He held the pen in his hand, and after landing on the canvas, he painted something quickly. Li Mu could only see the afterimage.
After a moment, the young man put down the pen in his hand, and Li Mu appeared again on the canvas.
It looked more like Li Mu just now, and was more lifelike. Li Mu was stunned, as if he was looking at another person. He even had the illusion that one leg of the person in the painting had already stepped out.
Li Mu soon discovered that this was not his illusion.
One of the legs of the man in the painting really moved out, and a man who looked exactly like Li Mu appeared in front of him.
Although it was just a paper figure, and it quickly disappeared, Li Mu sensed a hint of Hua Dao in it.
The picture comes true, this is the ultimate way of painting, making something out of nothing!
When his heart was churning, the young man took out more than ten paintings from the room, spread them out in front of Li Mu, and said: "I drew these casually, I didn't mean to murder you, I was just practicing.
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These dozen or so paintings include landscapes and characters. The scenery is of the divine capital, and the characters depict various aspects of the divine capital, but these are no longer important.
This envoy of the Yong Kingdom was not very well-educated, but he actually knew how to draw Taoism. He really couldn't find anything after wearing iron shoes, and it took no effort to get it.
He must know the basic method of painting, Li Mu has been thinking about it for a long time.
Li Mu's thoughts changed rapidly, but his expression returned to calm and he said: "Okay, I believe you."
When the young people from Yong Kingdom heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Mu stopped mentioning the matter and asked: "As for the mutual reduction of tariffs and friendly trade between the two countries, we still need to discuss it again. Where is the person in charge of your Yongguo mission?"
The young man said: "The ambassador is not here, so I can still make the decision on this matter."
Li Mu looked at him strangely. This Yong envoy was young and seemed to have a lot of power in his hands.
After the two sat down, Li Mu said straight to the point: "After discussions with our ministers, everyone agreed that mutual reduction and exemption of tariffs between the two countries would not be of great benefit to our country. On the contrary, it would intensify competition and discourage our businessmen.
, it will also reduce local tax revenue. In order to protect our Zhou merchants and local tax revenue, officials from the Ministry of Revenue do not agree to Yong’s proposal to reduce or reduce tariffs on each other..."
The young envoy of Yong State argued: "I think otherwise. Items with mutually reduced tariffs will be cheaper. This is beneficial to the people. It allows them to buy the items they need at a lower price. This will certainly
To a certain extent, competition among businessmen will be intensified, but appropriate competition is beneficial to business development, which can benefit the people of both countries at the same time. If tariffs are reduced, more businessmen will inevitably be attracted, and local taxes will only increase.
No less…”
Li Mu said regretfully: "I have to admit that your country's proposal is very good, and I agree with it very much, but I am a soft-spoken person and cannot go against the entire Ministry of Revenue unless..."
The young man's eyes lit up and he asked, "Unless what?"
Li Mu said: "Unless someone can convince your majesty, if your majesty agrees, then the opinion of the Ministry of Revenue will not be so important."
The young man stood up, bowed to Li Mu, and said seriously: "This is something that is beneficial to the people of Zhou Dynasty. Mr. Li is deeply loved by the people. I also ask Mr. Li to consider the people of the two countries and promote cooperation between the two countries. "
Li Mu sighed and said: "Although I have the same ideas as you, I cannot ignore the opinions of the entire household department and speak before His Majesty. Otherwise, wouldn't I become a traitor who deceives Your Majesty into making arbitrary decisions?"
The young man said: "The eyes of the people are sharp. If Lord Li is a treacherous minister, there will be no loyal ministers in the Zhou Dynasty."
When he said this, his tone was a little complicated.
Their trip to the Great Zhou Dynasty was actually prepared with two things. If the Great Zhou Dynasty was at the end of its power, they would cut off the tribute and wait for the day when the Great Zhou Dynasty collapsed. Dayong would then look for opportunities to dominate Zuzhou; if the Great Zhou Dynasty was still strong, they would give up. The first plan is to strengthen trade cooperation with the Great Zhou Dynasty, vigorously develop the domestic economy, and improve people's living standards...
Li Mu sighed: "I really can't help with this matter. The courtiers have already complained about His Majesty favoring me. If I go against the Ministry of Revenue again this time, they don't know what they will say about me behind my back. Maybe You will say that I have been bribed by the Yong State to accept your benefits and harm the interests of the Zhou Dynasty. I will speak for you. Isn’t this setting me up for being unkind and unjust?"
He looked at the young envoy and said, "You have to go to His Majesty yourself for this matter."
The young man said disappointedly: "Master Li is Her Majesty the Queen's favorite minister. Your words are useless. Even if we go to see the Queen again, it will be in vain."
Li Mu said nothing, with a thoughtful expression on his face, as if he was hesitating.
After a moment, he looked at the young envoy again and said: "I know that friendly trade between the two countries is of great benefit to both peoples and the court. Although due to my status, I cannot help you directly. But I can show you a clear path."
There was light in the young man's eyes again, and he cupped his fists and said, "Please give me some advice, Mr. Li!"
Li Mu looked at him and asked, "You should know that Her Majesty the Queen of our country is very interested in painting, right?"
The young man nodded and said, "I saw a few days ago that the original works of Wu Daoxuan were hung on the walls around Her Majesty the Queen's study."
Even the queen sounded respectful when she mentioned the Painting Saint, but this young man from the Yong Kingdom called him by his first name without even adding the word "real person". Maybe there was something really special about him.
Li Mu asked casually: "If my prediction is correct, you should be practicing painting, right?"
The young man did not deny it and nodded: "Yes."
Li Mu Youyou said: "As far as I know, Her Majesty the Queen likes painting Taoism very much, and loves the authentic works of painting saints. For many years, she has been looking for the lost inheritance of painting Taoism. If you can make her wish come true, the matter of trade will be It doesn’t matter anymore.”
After he said this, he stood up slowly and said, "That's all I have to say. I can't say more. You can think about it yourself."
After saying that, he turned and left.
The middle-aged man walked out of the room. The young man looked up at him and asked, "Uncle Wang, what should we do?"
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The middle-aged man did not answer, but asked him: "What do you think?"
The young man thought for a while and said: "It is a blessing for the people of Dayong to reduce some tariffs and open up trade with Dazhou. Although painting Taoism is an important part of the heavenly book, it is not impossible to spread it. Everyone knows the Taoist practice method, and thousands of people
It has become stronger over the years, and the other schools have declined because they did not teach it to outsiders. I think that for the sake of the people, the art of painting can be taught."
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Since you have already made your decision, there is no need to ask me."
The young man remembered Li Mu's reminder and said with emotion: "No wonder the Great Zhou Dynasty has risen so quickly. The Queen of the Great Zhou Dynasty is proud of all the countries and has the spirit of a great country. The ministers she uses are also so insightful, intelligent and yet intelligent."
The most important thing about cleverness is to have the people in mind, to establish a heart for the heaven and earth, and to establish a destiny for the people. A man is born in heaven and earth, and this should be the case. It is a pity that he was not born in our Dayong. The emperors of the Great Zhou Dynasty were so fatuous, but they were still favored by luck.
…”
The middle-aged man also sighed: "The Empress of the Zhou Dynasty has a unique insight. If the first emperor of the Zhou Dynasty had been alive for another ten years, or if the Zhou family had not seized the imperial power and seized power, the Zhou Dynasty today would not be like this. Everything would be different.
It’s a given…”
Li Mu walked out of Honglu Temple and walked slowly down the street.
The streets were bustling with people. Li Mu patiently responded to people's greetings and bought three bunches of candied haws on the road. Thinking of Wanwan, after hesitating for a moment, he bought three more bunches.
Then, he continued to move forward. This time, after walking for a while, a voice came from behind him.
"Master Li, stay."
Li Mu looked back at the young man and asked, "Is there anything else?"
The young man handed an envelope to Li Mu and said, "Please, Mr. Li, give this to Her Majesty the Queen."
Li Mu accepted the letter, nodded, and said, "It just so happens that I have to go to the palace."
The young envoy from the Yong Kingdom raised his hands and said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Li, for your advice."
Li Mu waved his hand and said: "It's all for the people..."