Leaving from the Hejian County Palace, on the way home, Li Mu kept silent. Dugu Jiu knew that Li Mu was thinking about things, so he slowed down the car, it was still early, and he was not in a hurry to go back.

Although Li Xiaogong finally said that if Li Mu wanted to be tough, he would not sit idly by. But Li Mu didn't want to owe this favor, he could understand Li Xiaogong's situation, although no one dared to provoke the existence, but what he relied on was nothing more than the guilt in Li Shimin's heart.

Does this guilt work? Admittedly, it works. But, it's not infinite.

It is impossible for anyone to feel guilty for one thing for a lifetime, even if it is a life-saving grace, repay it once, repay it twice...... After a few times, even if he doesn't repay enough, this person will feel in his heart that I have already repaid. When this thought appears, it means that the number of times this 'guilt' has been used.

Li Mu can't waste the number of times Li Xiaogong uses it, and the matter in front of him can't afford to pay such a big price.

Things have to be settled, because it involves his big plans. Gaochang connects to the Western Regions, and it will definitely be able to get a lot of rare seeds. Seeds, in Li Mu's eyes, are the most precious things. Because his system can't buy seeds, counting on the 'lucky bag' is hopeless, and the price is too high. He couldn't hope for such a low probability event.

"You can't say it yourself...... Who are you going to talk about......" Li Mu pondered in his heart, and one person after another flashed in his mind, and finally froze on the eldest grandson Wuji. When it comes to national affairs, the person who has the greatest influence on Li Shimin is definitely the eldest grandson Wuji.

And this matter, there are some benefits to the eldest grandson Wuji.

That's you!

Li Mu said loudly: "Turn around and go to the Zhao Guogong Mansion." ”

Dugu Jiu responded, turned around, and went to the Zhao Guogong Mansion.

……

Zhao Guogong Mansion, in the study.

The eldest grandson Wuji looked at Ju Zhisheng with a face full of hope, and didn't know how to respond to him.

In the land of projectiles, the small country of Puer dared to open his mouth to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty...... The eldest grandson Wuji just wanted to laugh, if it weren't for Ju Zhisheng being a 'foreign guest', involving the etiquette of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the eldest grandson Wuji would definitely have laughed so much that his stomach hurt at this time.

No, he must have already driven people out, and maybe he will order someone to give Ju Zhisheng a few whips.

Just as he was thinking about how to tactfully refuse, the butler came in. The eldest grandson Wuji knew in his heart that there was an important person coming to the door, otherwise the housekeeper would not easily enter the study when he was talking about things.

The housekeeper came to the side of the eldest grandson Wuji, glanced at Ju Zhisheng, and whispered a few words in his ear. The proportions were just right, and even if Ju Zhisheng pricked up his ears, he didn't hear anything clearly.

The eldest grandson Wuji got up and said, "There is something to deal with, the prince will wait here." ”

Ju Zhisheng hurriedly said: "Uncle Guo goes, Xiao Wang is not in a hurry." ”

The eldest grandson, Wuji, left the study and followed the housekeeper to the front yard. Li Mu was drinking tea in the lobby, and the eldest grandson Chong was waiting beside him, and when he saw the eldest grandson Wuji coming, he hurriedly put down the tea cup and said, "I really shouldn't bother Uncle Guo so late, the kid will ask for a crime first." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said with a smile: "What do you say, we are relatives, so naturally we have to move around more." I'm glad you can come. Do not go away, and I will command that a wine feast be prepared, and that I will stay in the evening. ”

"No, no, no, there is no need for a wine banquet, my mother wants to go crazy with her children, and she has repeatedly told her to work hard...... I have to go home. Li Mu smiled, changed his words, and said: "Today's trouble, there are important things to discuss with Uncle Guo. ”

"Oh?" The eldest grandson Wuji waved his hand, and the subordinates who were waiting in the lobby all retreated, leaving only Li Mu and the eldest grandson father and son.

Li Mu didn't go around the bend either, and said, "Uncle Guo has seen the prince of Gaochang?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji thought for a while and replied truthfully: "Yes." ”

"What is he looking for Uncle Guo?"

The eldest grandson Wuji frowned slightly, he didn't like Li Mu's interrogative tone very much, but he was more curious about what kind of medicine was sold in Li Mu's gourd, and he still said truthfully: "He wants to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty, and he wants to come to me to ask for help." I couldn't agree to this, and I was about to say no, when you came. ”

Li Mu let out a sigh of relief, fortunately, the eldest grandson Wuji was not confused, and did not agree to Ju Zhisheng's plan, if he really wanted to help, it was difficult to say about this matter.

"He didn't mention anything else besides the matter of kissing?"

The eldest grandson Wuji was really a little unhappy, and said coldly: "There is nothing else, are you here today to interrogate the old man?" ”

Li Mu hurriedly apologized: "Uncle Guo's words are serious, the kid came over to discuss something." Since Ju Zhisheng didn't say it, it's up to me to say. At that moment, Li Mu informed the eldest grandson Wuji of Ju Zhisheng's three conditions.

The eldest grandson Wuji listened to this, and his brows furrowed.

Let Li Xiaogong guess that the eldest grandson Wuji is indeed on the defensive. It's not that he didn't think of the day when Li Mu would participate in national affairs, it was a matter of time or time, but Li Mu wanted to participate now, and he still felt that it was too early.

The eldest grandson Wuji pointed out something: "This Gaochang prince will find a way, knowing that you are the best able to speak in front of His Majesty, heh-"

Li Mu hurriedly said: "Uncle Guo misunderstood, such a major national event should be decided by the princes of the DPRK and China, how dare the kid participate." I came to Uncle Guo today to remind him of something. ”

"Remind me of what?"

"The kid thinks that if Gao Chang can be attached to the Tang Dynasty, it will be a great thing for Uncle Guo."

"Heh," the eldest grandson Wuji smiled: "Or when the lobbyist comes, didn't you say you won't participate?" ”

Li Mu's expression was calm: "The kid can't participate, but Uncle Guo has to participate." ”

"Why is that?"

"Long right road."

Li Mu slowly spit out three words, and the eldest grandson Wuji frowned.

"If Gaochang is attached to the Tang Dynasty, it is equivalent to opening the door to the Western Regions. From now on, there will be an endless stream of merchants from the Western Regions, who will pass through Gaochang and cross the desert and grasslands to Chang'an. The road they took was Longyou Road. ”

"Uncle Guo, think about it, how to make money by building roads?"

The eldest grandson hurriedly replied: "Collect tolls!" ”

Li Mu nodded with a smile, and said, "How is the toll charged?" ”

"According to the value of the goods...... Changsun Chong completely understood, and said: "Father, if the Western Regions trade route is opened, there will be an endless stream of merchants on Longyou Road. They came to Chang'an from the Western Regions, and we can collect a toll, and from Chang'an back to the Western Regions, we can also collect a toll. And these merchants must have carried a lot of goods with them when they went back and forth, so that the toll was also high—"

"I know!" Eldest Sun Wuji glared at the eager Eldest Sun Chong, and scolded in his heart, this kid who doesn't learn and doesn't know how to do it, what is this like! Look at Li Mu, you are so calm and relaxed, you are still two years older than him, and you can't hold your breath at all.

Eldest Sun Wuji looked at Li Mu, pondered for a moment, and said, "You have a point, but I still have questions. What is the relationship between this situation and Gaochang's attachment? If my Tang Dynasty sends troops to destroy Gaochang, won't it be the same to trade? ”

Li Mu said: "There are three reasons. ”

"Say."

"First, the teacher is unknown."

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said: "This is not a reason, the king is defeated and the strong are respected, maybe some people will talk about it for a while, but in a few years, no one will mention it." ”

Li Mu was not in a hurry, and continued: "Second, Gaochang is seven thousand miles away from Chang'an, passing through grasslands and deserts, the Tang Dynasty has just fought a war, the treasury is empty, and the grain and grass are unsustainable. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was silent, and he also knew that what Li Mu said was the truth.

"Third, if the Tang Dynasty defeats Gaochang. The countries of the Western Regions will be in fear. Let's ask, under such circumstances, will they still come to Datang to do business? ”

Eldest Sun Wuji thought for a while, nodded, and said, "I understand." ”

Li Mu got up and said, "Uncle Guo, it doesn't matter to me Li Mu at this time. Now the affairs of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have made me anxious. But it's about Uncle Guo, and I have to remind you. It was not early, so I took my leave. ”

Eldest Sun Wuji gestured to Eldest Sun Chong and said, "Since you have a mother's life, I won't keep you." Reminders, I made a note of it. Let Chong'er send you, and I'll think about it again. Tomorrow, you-"

Li Mu answered: "Tomorrow, I will participate in the court meeting." ”

Eldest Sun Wuji nodded with a smile and said, "Very good." ”

The eldest grandson rushed back after sending Li Mu back, and when he saw the eldest grandson Wuji who was still thinking, he couldn't help but say: "Father, Li Mu did a good thing this time, it seems that he was also afraid of you, and he wanted to ease the relationship before he came over——"

"Smack!" The eldest grandson Wuji suddenly stood up and gave the eldest grandson a rush.

The eldest grandson Chong covered the back of his head and said, "Father, why, what did the child do wrong?" ”

"When I see Li Mu and look at you again, I won't be angry, can you get a point with him? Stupid, stupid! Fat like this! How could I have a son like you! ”

The eldest grandson was about to cry, and said aggrievedly: "Father, I, I am also ...... I'm losing weight! ”

"No dinner!"

The eldest grandson Wuji snorted, threw off his sleeves and left, the eldest grandson wanted to cry without tears, so he had to break his thoughts in his heart, and scolded Li Mu again.

……

"Ahh

Back in Fengqiuhuang, Li Mu got down from the carriage and sneezed repeatedly.

"Who scolded me again-" Li Mu muttered, looking around for Bai Qiaoqiao's shadow, suddenly a vicious wind hit, and the black light blinded the fire and couldn't see clearly, Li Mu screamed in fright, and almost got under the car. Dugu Jiu also pulled out his sword, but when he saw the person clearly, he didn't move, and put the sword back again.

"W-Who?"

"It's me!" A rough voice sounded, Li Mu heard this familiar voice, let out a sigh of relief, and said, "Uncle Cheng, people are scary and scared to death, what are you doing, haven't you done everything you promised?" The door is closing, go home and sleep......"

"How dare you say that?" Cheng Yanjin grabbed Li Mu's clothes, glared at a pair of bull's eyes and said, "You actually used the elements of the racecourse to replace the Qinglou in Pingkangfang, can your brain enter the water?" Why don't you consult me about this? ”