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Cheng Yanjin did not "allow everything" as he said, but groaned. Although Li Mu said that the cloud is light and light, and on the surface, five for one, the Cheng family is cost-effective, but in fact, the true significance of this matter is far beyond the matter itself.

Cheng Chumo is the eldest son of Cheng Yanjin, and he is the one who will inherit the title in the future. Dingxiang is Li Siwen's fief, and Li Siwen's body has two labels that cannot be erased, one is that he is the second son of the British Duke Li Ji, and the other is that he is Li Mu's sworn brother. His various administrative measures in Dingxiang, including the resettlement of displaced people and the opening of wineries, all have a very strong Li Mu atmosphere. Therefore, Li Siwen is usually regarded as an arm of Li Mu, or a back road for Li Mu. Li Mu also said more than once that if he couldn't get along in Chang'an, he would go back and forth from where he would, and go to Dingxiang to be a landlord.

If Cheng Chumo joined the Dingxiang Zhichong Mansion, then in the eyes of the outside world, it would be tantamount to an alliance between the Cheng family and Li Mu, and even Li Ji's three families. The meaning of this is profound. Although the relationship between the Cheng family and Li Mu has always been good, and they are also neighbors with Li Ji, this does not involve an alliance. But if Cheng Biting Jin sent his eldest son to Dingxiang, even if it was not an alliance, he would have jumped into the Yellow River and could not be washed, no matter how he said it, no one would believe it.

This is what the "firstborn" represents.

For example, Qin Huaidao and Fang Yiai are the same, Fang Yiai is Fang Xuanling's second son, and he will not inherit the title in the future, so Fang Yiai coming to Li Mu will not be considered an alliance between Fang Yiai and Li Mu. But Qin Huaidao is different, this time the Qin and Li families married. Marriage, for two families like this, is originally an alliance. The ancients said that "Zhu Jiu clan", which includes the in-law clan, in other words, if Li Siwen commits the big crime of Zhu Jiu clan, none of the Qin family can escape. Such an alliance is more solid than any contract.

As Li Siwen's future brother-in-law, he also worships Li Mu as his teacher. Heaven and Earth Monarch Teacher, this relationship has to go further. With these two layers, no matter how reluctant Qin Huaidao is in the future, he will be from Li Mu's side, and he can't deny it if he wants to.

As for the eldest grandson, it was an accident. Although Changsun Chong is Li Mu's founding disciple, he will not be considered Li Mu's person. The reason is also very simple, the strength of the eldest grandson Wuji is too strong. The premise of who is usually considered to be someone is that the former is weaker than the latter, and at most comparable. And whether it is Li Mu, Cheng Biting Jin, or Li Ji, in terms of individual power, they cannot be compared with the eldest grandson Wuji.

Even if Li Mu is currently in charge of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is already a force that cannot be ignored in the DPRK and China. But compared with the heritage of the eldest grandson Wuji, there is still a lot missing.

The eldest grandson Wuji, the first person from the dragon's work. His own sister is the queen. The lord of the harem, a character who says the same. Any identity is enough to be worth a Li Mu, let alone add it together?

Not to mention, the eldest grandson is now the noble speaker of Longyouxun. Longyou is a nobleman, and he controls half of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. Even Li Shimin didn't dare to turn his face easily.

The Cheng family has always belonged to the type of muffled fortune, although Cheng Yanjin acts high-profile and seems reckless, his mind is actually more meticulous than anyone else. He knew in his heart that if he talked about the dragon's skills, he was not top-notch. When it comes to local forces, there is no way to compare him with the five surnames and seven hopes. So he chose to walk between the two, not to provoke either side, and at the same time convenient for others, but also convenient for himself. And his own strength can also ensure that no one dares to bully him.

In short, Cheng Bitingjin's strategy is non-alignment. Because for him, the alliance brings more harm than good.

But Li Mu now forced him to choose, although he didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning had been conveyed very clearly. My Li Mu's contribution to your Cheng family is almost here. If you want to go further, your current contribution is not enough, you have to show more sincerity.

Li Mu has already pointed out what sincerity he wants, and now the problem is Cheng Yanjin, if he still wants to remain neutral. It is conceivable that after the polo match, Li Muhui will gradually become estranged from the Cheng family, and even in terms of orders from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he will not have as much care as in the past.

But if you choose to form an alliance, two or three will become one. It seems that everyone is happy, but there is a hidden danger that cannot be ignored. This hidden danger comes from Li Shimin.

Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, he has shown very obvious hostility towards the family of the gate lords. Because of the influence of the gate valve family on the local level, it has greatly affected the imperial power. And the current Xungui is essentially just an emerging gate valve. The five surnames and seven wangs, the Shandong scholars, most of them also came over like this. Li Shimin now acquiesces in the growth of Xungui, and its essence is just to cultivate a chess piece to resist the gate valve. But in terms of fundamental interests, the gate lords, nobles, families, and scholars are all enemies of the imperial power.

What Li Shimin really wants is just the people. It is the kind of people who live diligently, have no ambitions, do not rise up, and do not rebel!

The Cheng family has always made a fortune in silence, and Cheng Yanjin also knows that none of his six sons can succeed if they talk about playing with their hearts. So he didn't think about which side he wanted to participate in, for fear that he would find trouble after his death. He may not see that day in this life, and maybe Li Shimin will not do that in this life. But what about generations later? When they were honored, they replaced the gate valve and became the new gate valve. Sooner or later, today's emperor's targeting of the gate valve will also befall the Cheng family.

Forming an alliance with Li Mu and Li Ji will only make this day come early.

This is not the result that Cheng Yanjin wants to see, but on the other hand, if there is no alliance, this day will not come?

The result is certain, sooner or later.

After thinking for a short time, Cheng Yanjin laughed, looked up at Li Mu, and said, "Okay!" That's it! ”

"Uncle is indeed a wise man."

Li Mu also laughed, this is the benefit of dealing with smart people, you don't need to say it too thoroughly, you can understand the meaning. And don't wait too long, because the decisiveness of a wise man is always stronger than that of a fool.

made a decision, and Cheng Biting Jin was also a lot easier. He didn't dwell on this matter any longer, he had already decided to form an alliance, and then there was time, and it would be the same later. Now the main thing is a polo match, Cheng Yanjin will not let go of Li Mu, and said: "Virtuous nephew, everything is ready now, when do you think it is better to start the game?" ”

"One is renewed, and everything is renewed. Naturally, it is the best on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and my ring competition is also on the first day of the Lunar New Year. ”

Cheng Yanjin also meant this in his heart, nodded, and said, "The virtuous nephew said that the first year of junior high school, then the first day of junior high school." I will instruct Cheng Qian to notify each polo team that the competition will start on the first day of the new year! ”

"Your Majesty, don't forget to inform me."

"Naturally, I can't forget that the prince also has a polo team, and His Majesty will definitely appreciate it."

The two of them talked and came down from the stands. Li Mu walked straight to the carriage, but Cheng Yanjin saw this, but shouted to him.

Li Mu turned around strangely and said, "Uncle, send me back?" ”

"The old man is going home too."

Li Mu blinked his eyes and said, "Uncle, by the way!" You brought me here, won't you send me back? ”

"Humph!" Cheng Yanjin walked over, pointed at Li Mu's chest with his fingers like a rolling pin, and said, "The more the old man thinks about it, the more unhappy he feels in his heart. You are now with hard wings, and the old man has to be at your mercy, but I am still your elder, and you still have to call me uncle. Boy, go on your own! My carriage is too small to sit two people! ”

After Cheng Yanjin finished speaking, he pulled Li Mu away and got into the car by himself. Li Mu watched the carriage go away with a smile, shook his head, and had to go back by himself.

After taking a few steps, I suddenly felt as if something was missing. He stopped, frowned and thought for a while, slapped his thigh sharply, and shouted, "Uncle, my son is still in your car!" ”

Where could Cheng Yanjin hear it, Li Mu hurriedly called Cheng Qian over and asked him to arrange someone to chase him, and he also followed on horseback, jumping all the way. I finally caught up, and I was almost on JD.com. Li Mu angrily picked up Fat Da from the car, ignored Cheng Biting Jin's triumphant laughter, and went home on his shoulder.

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“…… Lady, you said that the old man is not too much, is it too much, I am kind enough to help him, he is still angry, I am not smooth! While eating, Li Mu and Bai Qiaoqiao kept muttering about what happened, and Bai Qiaoqiao didn't comment, just listened silently, and gave Li Mu vegetables from time to time.

Li Mu picked up the delicious ones and ate them, and if he didn't like them, he fed them to the fat man who was squatting at his feet. Li Mu originally thought that Panda was a vegetarian. Because the pandas he saw in his previous life ate things like nests and bamboo shoots. But when he really raised a panda, he realized that pandas were omnivores. It eats both meat and vegetables, and it can be said that it is very good to feed.

"Okay, okay, I can't give it any more." Li Zhien saw that Li Mu had given a lot, stretched out his hand to stop it, and said, "Give it again, and it won't eat its own dinner." Master, you can't get used to it too much. ”

Li Mu silently chubby his head and said, "What's the matter with your habits, you can still eat a big family?" Now there is nowhere to get bamboo shoots, if there are bamboo shoots, I will buy them for my son. ”

Li Mu pinched Fat Da's big face and said, "Good son, you like to eat bamboo shoots, right?" Right? ”

In fact, this is completely nonsense, not long after Fat Da was born, it was in the hands of Li Mu. At that time, it had not been weaned, and then it was winter, and there were no bamboo shoots, that is to say, the fat panda had not tasted what bamboo shoots tasted like.

Li Mu just teased it, but this guy seemed to understand, and twisted his body to flatter, looking even more cute.