"Don't say it so nicely, don't you have a purpose?"

"Yes!" Li Mu unexpectedly did not hide it, but looked at Zhang Xun very calmly, and he actually admitted: "Father-in-law, there is nothing in this world that is without a reason. Even if I marry Tianai, I will not let you drive me to give up my position and opinions for the sake of what you want to do. ”

"I was originally a villager in Mayi City, and because of fate, I made a meritorious service, and my Majesty did not abandon it and was awarded the title of marquis. As the old saying goes, a soldier dies for a confidant! I have been blessed by His Majesty, and I should think about repaying it, not for personal gain, to be a villain! ”

"Father-in-law, my purpose, you know it in your heart, and I know it in my heart, there is no need to say it again, it is a waste of lips and tongues. But you should also understand that the current situation is the best I can do, if you are greedy, I have no choice but to stand opposite you. Again, I hate a conspirator like you very much, and if it weren't for the love of God, you would have died at my hands! ”

Zhang Xun sneered and said, "It's a bit bigger, right?" Young man, I advise you to be humble! ”

Li Mu smiled and said, "Father-in-law, I'm a person who was born without knowing what modesty is!" I've said a lot of big things, but thankfully, so far, there hasn't been a word that hasn't been fulfilled, and I can do it! ”

Zhang Xun's face turned cold, and he said, "Believe it or not, I'll kill you now!" ”

"Heh," Li Mu raised his hand, and with a loud bang, there was an extra hole in the wall behind Zhang Xun. Zhang Xun looked back at this hole, his face was a little pale, where had he ever seen this kind of kung fu, making such a deep hole in the stone wall, even if he was a bearded guest back then, he would never be able to do it.

If this hole hits you—

Zhang Xun didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Li Mu hid the musket in his sleeve and said seriously: "It's not a secret, this time in the Camel Valley, the son-in-law learned the Zoroastrian Zhenjiao Divine Skill Qiankun Great Shift, and the trick of Fang Cai is called 'Yiyang Finger', which is a move created by the son-in-law according to the internal strength of Qiankun, which is light and convenient. I think my father-in-law's light skills, I'm afraid I can't avoid this trick, right? So, when people are old, they should be polite, but young people are terrible. ”

"You!"

The ghost shadow hiding in the shadows wanted to make a move, but was stopped by Zhang Xun, he couldn't figure out whether what Li Mu said was true or false, if the ghost made a move, in case it didn't work, but he tore his face, Li Mu came twice, and he and the ghost shadow had to die. Although he was injured, his eyesight was still there, even if it was the light skill of the ghost, he couldn't dodge the trick just now.

"Good!" Zhang Xun suddenly burst out, followed by three 'good', and said: "The arrogance of the virtuous son-in-law is really worthy of its name. Today I have seen everything, and I agree to everything you say, and I just agree. ”

"Father-in-law doesn't have to grit his teeth," Li Mu grinned and said: "What to say, the covenant, it is all based on strength, and one day, Datang will be in decline, and he will not be able to control the affairs of the Western Regions, and when the time comes, what Gaochang wants to do, Datang will not be able to control." But father-in-law, with me one day, what I said today is the rule, ugly words are ahead, if you do something behind your back, the next time we meet again, the son-in-law will not show mercy, and he will not listen to his father-in-law's explanation. ”

Zhang Xun gritted his teeth and said, "You still dare to kill me?" ”

"No, no, no, how dare my son-in-law." Li Mu shook his head and said, "I will take my father-in-law to my side and pay good respects." But the father-in-law probably won't like to be a rich man who cultivates and reads heirlooms, right? If the father-in-law likes it, feel free to tell the son-in-law, and the son-in-law will definitely meet the father-in-law's requirements. ”

"You!"

Li Mu laughed, turned around and left, Zhang Xuntie blushed, looked down and saw a stone, I really wanted to pick it up and hit the back of Li Mu's head.

The ghost came out of the shadows and said, "Chief, do you want to teach him a lesson?" ”

"Lesson what?!" Zhang Xun was so angry that he scolded: "His kid is fearless!" I love such a daughter, Gao Chang still expects him to inherit the lineage, how can I teach him? How do you say I teach him? ”

"Didn't he say that he would visit famous doctors to treat you—"

"You also say cool things?" Zhang Xun's eyes showed a fierce light: "If my disease could be cured, I would have been-" Halfway through his words, he knew that he had made a mistake, and stretched out his hand and pointed into the distance: "Get out!" ”

The ghost also knew that he had asked the wrong question, and before Zhang Xun became angry, he rolled out of the way.

……

The succession ceremony is very simple, Zhang Xun has always put on a posture of sharing joys and sorrows with the people, and there is no luxury at all. The palace has burned down, the treasure house has been moved by Li Mu, and the rest has been distributed to the people, and Zhang Xun has no money to build a new one. asked Li Mu for money, but Li Mu didn't give it, and in the end, Zhang Xun forcibly deducted 100,000 yuan from Li Mu in the name of asking for a bride price, which was used to build his palace.

For this reason, Zhang Tianai complained a lot. But how can she have Li Mu to know the details, Zhang Xun has been running the Western Regions for many years, can he have no savings? It's just that it's inconvenient to take it out, and after a while, when the people don't pay so much attention to him as a king, his money will be taken out. He has money for himself, and it is for his own business, and if he doesn't spend it in vain, he doesn't spend it, and it's a waste to give it to him.

The people of the hermit clan were driven by Zhang Xun to a valley near Yanqi. This place is located at the junction of the two countries, and if there is a fight in the future, they will be the first to be unlucky. But if you don't fight, it's a good place. The people of the hermit tribe lived independently and were counted as the twenty-third city of Gaochang. Elder Jin was also made the chief of the Hidden Clan by Zhang Xun, and his status was similar to that of the city lord.

Li Mu stayed for one more day, accompanied Zhang Tianai to pack his luggage, and asked Li Siwen to send some account offices, tax collectors, etc. to lay the foundation for Gaochang to facilitate follow-up matters. After doing this, Li Mu took Zhang Tianai and set off back to Dingxiang.

Now that the war has dissipated, there is no need for the army to stay in Dingxiang. Hou Junji has a mission to take Li Mu back to Chang'an, so he can't leave yet. Li Ji still has the responsibility of merging the state, so he must take the first step.

After sending Li Ji away, Hou Junji also ordered the deputy general to return with some people first. Only 5,000 soldiers and horses were left, waiting for Li Mu to finish the affairs of Dingxiang.

The flying pigeon passed on day and night, and Li Mu's words and deeds were faithfully transmitted back to Chang'an. Hou Junji thought that since Li Shimin had specially instructed him, he would be very anxious, but Li Shimin never urged him once, but just warned Hou Junji not to interfere with Li Mu to do anything, just bring him back.

In this way, Li Mu stayed for another half a month. He held the sword of Shang Fang, exercised power on behalf of the Son of Heaven, and announced the promotion of Dingxiang Zhichong Mansion to Dingxiang Capital Protectorate. He originally wanted Hou Junji to lead the generals from afar, but in the current situation, how dare Hou Junji accept this order from Li Mu, whether the emperor recognizes it or not, in case he returns to Chang'an Li Mu will be cut down, won't he fall into the same party? Therefore, the insistence is not accepted.

Li Siwen was not qualified enough, and Li Mu had no choice but to seal himself as the protector and lead the affairs of the Western Regions.