"Li Daliang is a down-to-earth person who is willing to work hard and dare to take responsibility." Speaking of Li Daliang, Li Ji was quite approving, and Li Mu was a little surprised, because this was the first time that Li Ji had shown an approving look when he commented on the situation between the DPRK and China. can enter Li Ji's eyes, which shows that this person must be extraordinary.

Li Daliang is the son of Li Chongjie, the former governor of Sui Shuozhou and the prince of Wuyang County, when someone falsely accused Li Chongjie of rebellion, Emperor Wen summoned him to the court to defend himself, and died of grief on the road, and the family fell into the middle. When Li Daliang grows up, the world is already in chaos. He first joined Pang Yu's army, and later Pang Yu was defeated by Li Mi of Wagangzhai and joined the Wagang army. After Emperor Taishang established the country, he led his troops to vote and was appointed as the commander of Tumen County. At that time, the world was in turmoil, and many people became rogues, and after Li Daliang took office, he was dispersed, and the poor were soothed, and in order to buy food for the common people to satisfy their hunger, he sold all his horses. During his tenure, he was known for his diligence and benefiting the people. When Emperor Taishang learned about it, he promoted him to Sima of the Governor's Office, and was ordered to send troops to Jingxiang and even ten cities. When Fu Gongyi rebelled, he used family planning to capture his general Zhang Shan'an and made a contribution. The Emperor Taishang praised him very much and named him the Duke of Wuyang County. ”

When Li Mu heard this, he knew it in his heart. It turned out that this person was the person of Emperor Taishang Li Yuan, who was once a son of heaven and a courtier, and replaced Li Shimin as the emperor, so he was naturally going to be beaten into the cold palace and come to the Ministry of Industry to serve a job.

was about to divert the topic, but I heard Li Ji say again: "Li Daliang is a person who is both civil and military, but what I really admire is his character. Li Daliang did not have a mansion and lived with his wife in the government office. He sold the mansion given by His Majesty, along with his money, to compensate the families of his subordinates who died in battle, which is very valuable. ”

Listening to Li Ji say so much, Li Mu slowly formed such a picture in his mind: This Li Daliang is a brick in the construction of the Tang Dynasty, where to use it and where to move, what he does what he wants, he is down-to-earth and hardworking and willing to work without complaints, the most rare thing is that he is a proletarian, not greedy for money and not lustful, and all his property has been donated...... Li Mu didn't believe it a little, he had lived two lives like this, he had never heard of it, and he had only seen it in the promotional video.

But he didn't say this, what kind of person is a person, a hundred people have a hundred impressions, what kind of person Li Daliang is, only when he sees it with his own eyes can he have a real feeling.

It's late at night, and the chat is coming to an end. Li Ji suddenly took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Li Mu. Li Mu took it with a suspicious face, found that it was a house deed, and quickly pushed it back, saying, "Father-in-law, I can't ask for it, you can take it back quickly." ”

Li Ji pushed it back and said, "Originally, I didn't want to give it to you so quickly, but I wanted to give it to you when you and Qiaoqiao got married." But now that there is a marriage gift, it has to be brought forward. You don't have to excuse yourself, you can't let your mother marry from here. Don't be polite to me, you are the same as my son. Your father died early, and your mother is getting married, so I, as a father-in-law, have to think about you to some extent. ”

Li Mu hesitated, nodded, and put away the house deed. He was going to insist on not accepting it, but Li Ji's words moved him. Yes, he can't let the Sun family marry from the Cao State Mansion. It's still a little awkward to think about, but that's exactly how it works.

"Thank you father-in-law, the child doesn't know what to say, but he keeps it in his heart."

Li Ji smiled and said, "Fleeing the camp to deliver a letter, this is brave." Go and return, help Siwen defend the city, this is righteousness. It is benevolent to save the lives of the people of the city. Seizing the jade seal of the country, this is a scheme, and even does not hesitate to confront the emperor for the sake of his mother, which is filial piety. Brave and resourceful, benevolent, righteous and filial, such a young man, even if he is not my righteous son, I will take care of it. Good boy, you're nice. It's a pity that your righteous brother is not as good as yours, and you will have to admonish him more in the future. ”

Li Mu hurriedly said: "Siwen also has merits, and the father-in-law doesn't have to worry too much." ”

"I hope so." Li Ji said a word, got up and said, "It's cold and dewy, you should go back and rest early." Tomorrow, I will ask your second uncle to prepare a horse for you, the Ministry of Engineering is far away, and it is more convenient to ride a horse. ”

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Li Ji smiled and turned to leave. Li Mu also put the cooled wine in a jar, cleaned it up, and returned to the courtyard to rest.

As soon as the rooster crows the next day, the Tang family's bride price was delivered to the door. Li Ji opened the middle door to welcome in, and above the lobby, Li Mu and Tang Jian met. This meeting, both parties were very awkward. Tang Jian was suppressed by Li Mu's eyes, his old face was as red as a monkey's buttocks, and he didn't dare to look at him.

After a long time, Li Mu sighed and said, "Lord Tang, you and I have experienced life and death together. I was glad to hear that you had escaped from the Ascension. I also trust you very much, so I will think of pinning my family on your house in times of crisis. But I could never have imagined that you would be able to do such a thing. Let me say something! ”

Tang Jian hurriedly said: "Li Mu, don't misunderstand. I have nothing to do with your mother. My feelings for her are completely from the heart and stop at courtesy. I really couldn't help myself, so I opened my face and begged His Majesty to be a matchmaker. I think about it these days, maybe this is the will of heaven in the dark, do you remember, when you and I first met, I promised 'your mother, I raised it', but I don't want to say a word, the world has changed so much, wonderful! ”

Li Mu clenched his teeth and said, "Lord Tang, if you let me hear such shameless words again, I may have to regret it." ”

Tang Jian didn't dare to offend Li Mu at this time, and hurriedly said: "It's all my random guesses, I can't count, I can't count......"

Li Mu was too lazy to grind with this old and young guy, and said bluntly: "Lord Tang, I can agree to this matter, it has nothing to do with Your Majesty being a matchmaker, and it has nothing to do with your high position. Today, I simply made it clear that the reason why I agreed to this marriage is entirely because my mother Sun also has an interest in you in her heart. My mother raised me and suffered a lot. I once made a wish in my heart that I would make her feel comfortable and live in her old age. She made a decision when her son could not be disobeyed, only followed. But there are three things, I want to say earlier, you have to answer me, this matter can be considered to be really settled. ”

"You say, don't say three, I'll promise ten!"

"The first thing, you have to treat her well, this time you marry her, it can be regarded as a matter that the government and the opposition know. If one day you empathize and don't fall in love, even if my official position is lower than yours, I will not be able to give up with you. ”

"Of course, I am in love with your mother Sun, and I just want to stay together for the rest of my life, how can I empathize and say goodbye. If that day comes, I will not die well. ”

"The second thing, I know that your family has three generations of princes and is of noble birth, but I can't be angry with my mother because of this, if I know which of your sons or relatives disrespects my mother, I can't give up with you."

"I have thought of this matter, and I have already ordered it to go on, not only my son and relatives, but no one who disrespects my wife, and I can't settle with him without you."

"The third thing," Li Mu paused, and said with a straight face: "Although I, Li Mu, am from a humble background, I also have backbone, and I must also be cheeky, and I must not bear the notoriety of dedicating my mother to glory. Therefore, I will not accept any kind of help from you, and you don't have to work hard for me, just treat my mother well! ”

Tang Jian was surprised: "Why is this ......?" ”

Li Mu didn't bother to explain, and said directly: "I promised these three things, I can call you stepfather." If you don't agree, that's the end of the matter, you make a decision. ”

When Tang Jian heard this, he didn't have time to think about it, and immediately said, "Promise!" I say yes to them all! ”