After answering Tang Jian correctly, and then Gao Gonggong came, Li Shimin was still very neat in handling things, and promised to reward a dowry of 1,000 taels yesterday, and he sent it over today. There is also a first-class costume and a decree, Li Mu took the Sun family to thank him, and naturally another piece of silver was stuffed into the sleeve of Gao Gonggong.

Father-in-law Gao smiled happily and told Emperor Li Mu that he couldn't wait a little and asked him to send the wine over quickly, Li Mu promised to send Father-in-law Gao to the door before returning to the lobby. In the lobby, Sun stretched out his hand to open a small crack in the red silk, and was looking inside, when he saw Li Mu coming back, he said: "Son, come and count, is there a thousand taels here, don't let that eunuch be greedy, I think he is very greedy for money." ”

Li Mu smiled and said: "Mother, this is Your Majesty's reward, who dares to be greedy." The son gave him some money, but he wanted to make a good relationship, after all, he is the one who serves by His Majesty's side, what news is there in the harem, we can also know it as soon as possible, don't worry, this silver must be logarithmic. ”

As he spoke, Li Mu lifted the red silk and suddenly became a little dazed. I saw that on the sandalwood tray, it was not a silver ingot as he imagined, but a variety of silver utensils, a few of which he still recognized, weren't they the things in the treasure house of Dingxiang City, how could Li Shimin take these things out as rewards?

At this time, Li Bi happened to come to Li Mu and solved his doubts. It turned out that this reward was systematic, and gold and silver were required to reward the country, but now the treasury is empty, and the emperor's internal treasury is not sufficient, which is also thanks to finding the treasure house of Jieli, otherwise Li Shimin would not be able to reward the thousand taels of silver, and it should be replaced by land. Li Mu was worried that these utensils could not be used as money, but Li Bi said that it was okay, as long as it was silver, any shape was hard currency, and many of these utensils were very exquisite, and they were worth more when they were brought to the market.

Li Mu didn't know what dowry was required for marriage in the Tang Dynasty, so he handed over these silver utensils to Li Bi and asked him to buy them on his behalf. Li Bi responded, told Li Mu about the construction progress of the winery, and left with his things.

As soon as Li Bi's front foot left, Sun slapped his thigh, and said distressedly: "Silly son, just deal with the dowry casually, these good things, you have changed the money, keep them for later use, my mother has arrived in the Tang Mansion, there is no shortage of food and clothing, what are you doing with so much dowry!" ”

Li Mu smiled and said, "Mother, this is Your Majesty's reward, specially for the purchase of dowry, how dare you hide it privately?" ”

"Hide it secretly, who knows."

Li Mu shook his head and said, "Mother, my son said, I just hope that you will live comfortably." Money, the son can earn, there is no need for this. On the contrary, when you arrived at the Tang Mansion, although you had no worries about food and clothing, you always had to give some rewards to the servants and slaves, so how could you do it if you didn't have money in hand? And the son doesn't want his mother to marry shabby, these dowry sons are still too little, but now they don't have enough money, so they have no choice but to settle. This morning, the Tang Mansion sent a bride price, and I will also ask the second uncle to help exchange it for copper coins later, and pack it in a box for you to take with you in case of emergency. ”

"Alas! My mother wanted to give you this money and Qiaoqiao......"

"Mother!" Li Mu took Sun's hand and said, "My son has said it many times, and my son can make money, so don't worry." Qiaoqiao is not the kind of woman who is greedy for money, and she will not mind this. ”

"You kid, you're just too strong, and your temper is too stubborn." Sun sighed and said, "Then it's up to you, but I want to buy some jewelry for my daughter-in-law, you can't still stand in the way, right?" ”

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's all up to you, it's not too early, my son has to go to the official office to report, you go back to the hospital to rest, and my son will set off." ”

After speaking, Li Mu said goodbye to Sun, rode the horse prepared by Li Bi, led by Wang Hu, and the two went to the official office of the Ministry of Industry together. Li Mu didn't know the way, and Wang Hu waited for Li Mu to finish his report, and he had to take him to see the mansion that Li Ji gave him.

On the way, after listening to Wang Huyi, Li Mu knew what Li Ji meant when he said that the Ministry of Industry was far away yesterday. The official offices of these six ministries, except for the Ministry of Industry, are all in the imperial city. Only the official office of the Ministry of Industry is in the southwest of Chang'an City, next to Yanping Gate, and the Mansion of Cao Guo is on Zhuque Street.

In addition to the fact that the status of the Ministry of Industry is not as good as that of the other five ministries, there is also an important reason why the Ministry of Industry needs a large material yard for the construction of Chang'an City, and it is necessary to place craftsmen from all over the world to serve in labor. Every inch of land in the city is expensive, how can there be such a big place, and the vicinity of Yanping Gate is relatively remote, and it is close to the city gate and the West Market, the place is large, and the transportation of materials is also convenient, so it is naturally chosen here.

Walking all the way from Suzaku Street, the houses are getting shorter and thinner, and when they reach the vicinity where the Ministry of Industry is located, a large number of shantytowns appear. As far as the eye can see, it looks like a slum in the future. Li Mu felt very uncomfortable when he saw it, the good houses in Manchang were built by these craftsmen, but they could only live in this kind of shantytown, which was somewhat ironic.

Walking through this shantytown, I finally saw a few decent houses. In total, it is about the size of the warehouse of the Cao Guogong Mansion, and there is a stable to the west, which has two yellow-faced and thin horses, Li Mu glanced at Wang Hu next to him, and said, "Don't tell me that this is the official office of the Ministry of Industry, I don't dare to believe it." ”

Wang Hu nodded and said: "This is indeed the official office of the Ministry of Industry, do you see that stable, that is the home of Li Daliang, the waiter of the Ministry of Industry, and craftsmen are needed when the house is repaired, I have been here once." The east wing is where he lives, and the west wing is used to handle official business. ”

"Oops......" Li Mu scratched his head, and was instantly pessimistic about his career prospects.

They dismounted, came to the door and knocked, and a woman came out of the east wing, and when she saw them both facing each other, she asked tentatively, "Who are you looking for?" ”

Li Mu hurriedly saluted and said, "In Xia Li Mu, who was named the Langzhong of the Ministry of Works by His Majesty, is here to report today." I wonder where Lord Squire is now? ”

"Ah, I know that. He is in the west wing to review the official documents, I am picking vegetables here, you can do it yourself. ”

The two turned their heads and ran to the west wing, knocked on the door, and someone inside opened the door. When Li Mu saw this person, he instantly believed what Li Ji said yesterday, and the person in front of him was indeed like a propaganda film. I saw that he was not wearing an official uniform, he was dressed as an ordinary person, and he looked quite clean, but there was still a patch on the hem of the robe. He has a look that almost says 'I am an honest man' on his face, his skin is dark, his hands are full of calluses, and he has the bearing of an official, but he looks more like a blacksmith.

"Xiaguan Li Mu, meet Lord Shilang."

"You are Li Mu!" Li Daliang was very enthusiastic, let go of the door, and said, "Come, come in!" Come in and talk! ”