"Let's go!"

Gao Gonggong shouted sharply, and the huge team began to move, Cheng Yanjin took thousands of guards and surrounded Li Shimin in the middle, this time it was said that it was an assassin, even if it was a mosquito, it would definitely not be able to fly in.

Wang Zhi was dead, and there were still five assassins left, all of whom were sent to Dali Temple to be imprisoned. The reason why he did not immediately show his head to the public was that Li Shimin's holy decree was clearly written, if he killed according to the existing Tang Dynasty law, he would destroy the three clans. Therefore, in order to save people, it is necessary to cultivate the Fa, so before the Fa cultivation is completed, these people cannot be killed, and if they are killed, it will be a bad name. It will take at least a month until the revision of the law is completed, at least after the revision of this law is completed.

Li Shimin is gone, but the officials have not left. They really had too many doubts in their hearts, and they wanted to verify with Li Mu. Li Mu is also rare to be generous, seeing that it is going to be noon, he asked the cook to cook, this time he didn't use coarse tea and light rice to fool around, although it is not particularly rich, but it is also a normal standard.

There were two large round tables in the courtyard, and finally all the bigwigs in the court had a place to sit. Everyone first thanked Li Mu, and said that he was young and promising, and he turned the tide and other compliments, Li Mu also smiled and accepted it, and everyone toasted each other in a hypocrisy, which can also be called the joy of the guests and hosts.

But when it came to Wei Zheng, it was a little stuck. What happened in front of Li Shimin just now made Wei Zheng somewhat ashamed, but his intuition in his heart told him that he must have fallen for Li Mu's plan, and under the two contradictions, Wei Zheng was very uncomfortable. But he couldn't just leave, so he had to keep silent.

He wanted to be silent, how could Li Mu let him go. Li Mu finished coping with Yu Shinan's toast, and brought a glass of wine to Wei Zheng, Wei Zheng hurriedly stood up, very cramped, and didn't know what to say.

Li Mu saluted Wei Zheng's wine, and Wei Zheng quickly poured it full, picked it up and drank it all.

After drinking the wine, Li Mu said: "Do you know that Duke Wei and I often quarrel, but when it comes to major events, do I respect Duke Wei very much?" ”

This is tantamount to a nonsense, but no one spoils Li Mu's interest, waiting for him to say it himself.

Wei Zheng also said: "The old man also wants to know the reason for this." ”

Li Mu smiled and said: "Then I will solve the doubts of the princes today, and save the princes the hard guessing." ”

Li Mu sat next to Wei Zheng and talked eloquently: "All the contradictions between me and Duke Wei are not personal grievances. This point, presumably all the princes do not deny it, right? ”

When everyone heard this, they all nodded, and the things between the two of them were all obvious, one by one, and there was indeed no personal enmity.

Li Mu said again: "Besides, I admire Wei Gong very much. There are two points, one of which is courage. The courage of Duke Wei is the best in the court. How many things, when no one dares to speak, only Wei Gong dares to speak. The second said: Leiluo. I fight with Wei Gong, if I am lucky to win, Wei Gong has always admitted, without a quibble, never take the next three indiscriminate means, this is a gentleman, everyone fights, each with their own ability, victory is victory, defeat is defeat. Like this time," Li Mu paused, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, and he glanced at everyone: "...... Assassins like this time, I know in my heart that they are coming for me. If it weren't for the fact that my life was great, just in time for His Majesty to come here as a guest, and with the presence of a master like Gao Gonggong, I had gained time to breathe, maybe today, the princes would not be drinking with me, but mourning at my grave. ”

As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly became cold. Wang Qi opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't speak.

Li Mu took a deep breath and said, "I set up this table today and invited the princes to the banquet, just to inform the people behind this matter through the mouths of the princes. Today, I, Li Mu, am not repaying grievances with virtue, but just pity the innocent old and young. I don't need anyone to appreciate it, and I don't want any favors, no matter how much he fights in the future, I don't need anyone to let me, everyone still has their own abilities. But if there is another assassin, you will do it at your own risk. ”

Speaking of which, there is a bit of a harshness. The eldest grandson Wuji didn't know whether he was angry, or he reminded him kindly, and said, "Li Mu, it's serious, are you a threat?" ”

Li Mu looked at the eldest grandson Wuji, smiled freely, and said, "If Uncle Guo thinks it's a threat, then listen to the threat." The kid might as well be arrogant, with my Li Mu's merits and abilities today, and his position in His Majesty's heart, looking at the government and the opposition, who dares to despise me? Whoever wants to wrestle their wrists with me, they might as well give it a try. Do you still think I'm a hairy boy who just entered Chang'an City? ”

A trace of anger flashed from the eyes of the eldest grandson Wuji, but he did not attack, but smiled, and said: "This is reasonable, today, if anyone treats you as a hairy boy, it is also a rotten wood." ”

Li Mu laughed out loud and said, "But I believe that the princes will not harm me, and I don't say these words to the princes, but to those who can only hide behind people and use villain tricks." I would like to state once again that Li Mu does not allow enemies, nor will he do everything he can to eradicate dissidents. I like a respectable opponent like Wei Gong, everyone has different opinions, each with their own ability, they recognize it if they win, and admit it when they lose. ”

"Didn't Your Majesty say that in the future, Datang must ensure that everything has a law to follow, and the world is governed by the law. The punishment does not avoid the minister, and the reward is not spared. We all abide by the law and follow the rules. It's best that no one jumps out of the rules, if this cage is opened, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself, and when the time comes, someone will accidentally kill someone, and the pass will go out, and I should blame my heavy hands and bully people. ”

Seeing that Li Mu had hidden a sharp edge in his words, the eldest grandson Wuji was worried that he would cause public anger, so he had to go back for him, and gaged: "Li Mu's meaning, I understand, he just said, don't do some villain acts." Li Mu, you can rest assured, there will never be any more. This time, Your Majesty Long Yan was furious, if it weren't for your help in front of Your Majesty, tens of thousands of lives would have been almost lost, wouldn't this lesson be enough? As long as you are not stupid, you have it in your heart. ”

Li Mu saw that the eldest grandson Wuji was pulling the words back, and also took the opportunity to say: "Uncle Guo is right or wrong, I have done my best. But at the end of the day, it is our Majesty Shengming. In fact, I have already seen that after His Majesty said that he would destroy the three clans, he also regretted it in his heart. After all, how innocent are the people? Your Majesty is a rare enlightened monarch, how can you not understand these truths? It's just that there are no steps down, I can see it, I gave His Majesty a step at the right time, and this matter will go down, and even at the expense of overhauling the law, try to ask the ancient and modern emperors, how many people can do it? If His Majesty is mediocre and he doesn't get down the steps, tens of thousands of innocent people will still die. In the final analysis, it is still Your Majesty Shengming! ”

This is a textbook-like sycophant, with rigorous logic that makes people irrefutable. Even if everyone didn't agree very much, they all echoed it.

The more Li Mu spoke, the more emotional, sighed, and said: "When it comes to this, don't get bored with it, I'll just say a few more words, it's definitely not preaching, it's just a little personal emotion." ”

"Just like this incident, many people in the princes feel that His Majesty seems to be a little too much, but the princes might as well put themselves in their shoes. In other words, if you are Your Majesty, can you not be angry? Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has worked hard to recuperate, recuperate, and lightly pay for his meager endowments, and you may not know that before I took charge of the internal government, His Majesty's three meals did not have a trace of meat, and he could only eat meat once every three days. This is what I saw with my own eyes, when do you eat meat once a day? Aren't you ashamed in comparison? ”

"But this is Your Majesty, he tried to do all the things that an emperor should do, but he couldn't get the support and respect he deserved, but instead attracted assassins - of course, this time the assassins killed me, I know it in my heart, but for Your Majesty, the assassins are here to kill him, how can he not be angry?"

"After the accident, no one dares to take care of this matter and stand up to reconcile it, how can Your Majesty not be disappointed? As a minister, he should share his worries for the country and His Majesty, if His Majesty needs someone to contribute, and all the courtiers do not have a top use, then what does Your Majesty want your courtiers to do? If you are a minister, and you can't share your worries for Your Majesty, the corpse is a vegetarian meal, occupies an empty place, and does nothing - I think this person is a little shameless. ”

Wang Jue hung his head, silent, worried in his heart, he didn't think that Li Mu's words were casually said, could it be that this was His Majesty's order, and he was ordering me? When His Majesty left, he didn't pursue the matter of Wang Zhi's broken tongue, could it be that he wanted me to resign and save face?

Li Mu continued: "...... Moreover, as an emperor, Your Majesty also has his own suffering! As ministers, we have to understand Your Majesty. I'll give you a simple example, let's just watch this play. The princes also know that I opened a theater garden in Pingkangfang, and I am staging "Dou E's Injustice". This play is quite long, and it can't be performed in one day, so it has to be divided into several days. His Majesty likes "Dou E's Injustice" very much, but he can't watch it every day like ordinary people. But he is the emperor, the emperor has endless reviews and folds, if he leaves the folds alone, and writes so two strokes on the living note, he will become a faint king. Is this fair? The emperor is also a human being, can't he watch a play if he wants to? No way! Because he is the emperor. ”

"To be an emperor, you must abandon your selfish desires, unless you don't want to be a Ming monarch and want to be a tyrant, then you can do whatever you want. I have often met with His Majesty, and I have seen these things in my eyes and felt distressed in my heart. Your Majesty is really not easy, before and after people, he has to be upright, otherwise......" Li Mu glanced at Wei Zheng next to him: "...... Otherwise, there will be some Yushi who is full of food and has nothing to do, and put on a picture that everyone else says is a traitor, and he is an important minister who wants to die or live to admonish......"

Wei Zheng couldn't help but say: "It's almost done, pointing to Sang scolding Huai and saying that Yushitai has been for a long time......"

Li Mu smiled and said, "I didn't mean that Sang scolded Huai, I was just talking about Yushitai...... Gong Wei, don't dislike to hear what I say. I just think that the imperial history of the Imperial History Terrace has a lot of nonsense and is not capable. Always grasping some trivial things endlessly, really tricky things, but no achievements. It's time to clean up! ”

Surprisingly, Wei Zheng didn't refute, and answered vaguely, I don't know if he heard it.

Li Mu pulled back the conversation and continued: "Is it easy to be an emperor? Not easy! I recently read the historical records and sighed, which emperor is easy? It's not easy! In any period of time, the court is not one heart, there must always be three or five forces, seven or eight henchmen. Don't you all know that you are Your Majesty? Your Majesty knows this very well. What is imperial art, this is like a bowl of water, to be an emperor is to level a bowl of water, impartially! So a lot of times, there's no right or wrong. Just like this time, some of the princes were named and reprimanded, but it wasn't necessarily that serious. That's His Majesty's warning, you have crossed the line a little, and it will be fine if you recycle it. Your Majesty didn't depose you, but you still want to keep you, but you can't give up on yourself, don't be resentful, don't be dissatisfied, and you can't hold a grudge against Your Majesty, because speaking of which, Your Majesty still loves every courtier, or Majesty mentions whoever comes, why is it called 'Aiqing', right? ”

Everyone looked at each other and listened stupidly. The people here, who has not been an official for more than 16 or 7 years, but after hearing these words, a sense of admiration rose in his heart, and he said it so grandly without changing his face - how else can he say that people are saintly at a young age, and no one can compare? What a special feature!

Li Mu glanced at the southeast corner of the warehouse, and saw that the figure that was originally there was gone, so he put away his hypocritical smile, sorted out his expression, and said: "Alas, having said so much, let's make a summary at the end, I hope that all of us will do our part, all for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, some differences are inevitable, everyone will unite and work together!" ”

Saying that, when a cup was mentioned, everyone agreed, and it was a piece of joy again.

……

Li Shimin returned to the Taiji Hall after a three-day absence, removed the white cloth wrapped around his wrist, and moved for a while, and it was no longer hindered. The gold sore medicine left by Sun Simiao didn't leave even a scar on his wrist, but the skin color at the wound was a little whiter and tenderer.

The voice sounded, Yuan Tiangang appeared in the hall, knelt on the ground respectfully, and said: "The minister failed to find out the news in advance, so that His Majesty is in danger, and the minister's crime is unforgivable, please punish Your Majesty." ”

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "The incident happened suddenly, and you didn't get the news, and I don't blame you." How are these Assassins doing? Yanwang ...... King Qi, is there any news? ”

The details of the assassin have been discovered, and Wang Zhi's junior brother can be confirmed to be the person of the "Successor Hall", the two rangers, who were hired by him, and there are also some names in the rivers and lakes. As for the spear and stick sect leader," Yuan Tiangang paused, his voice was a little quieter, and said, "It was indeed sent by the King of Qi." ”

"This rebel!"