"Huh?"

"Hmm-"

Li Shimin looked at it for a long time, frowned, and said: "Building the road is such a big deal that costs money and food, Wang Jue actually said that there is no need for the imperial court to pay a penny, and the Taiyuan Wang clan is all out, heh-" Li Shimin turned the fold over and turned it over, looked at it carefully several times, checked the signature and seal, and confirmed that it was from Wang Jue's handwriting, and said incomprehensibly: "Could it be that Wang Shuju is confused?" ”

Gao Gonggong said on the side: "Your Majesty, since the king has this kindness, the old slave feels that he can't chill his heart. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said solemnly: "Father-in-law Gao, the matter is big, don't be hasty." If His Majesty agrees, he will not be able to take out the money and food at that time, how will he explain to the world? ”

When Gonggong Gao heard this, he smiled sadly: "The song was written by the king's servant himself, and he said it clearly and clearly, and he shared his worries for His Majesty." How could such a virtuous minister say it and not do it? This is the crime of deceiving the king, and it is impossible for the king to be so Meng Lang. ”

The implication is that the words are said by himself, and if he can't do it, he will bully the king, do you deceive the king, hehe-

It is naturally impossible for the eldest grandson Wuji to argue with a eunuch, no matter how high the eunuch's position is, he is also a minion, and he thinks about things from the perspective of his own master, not from the overall situation. But the eldest grandson Wuji is different, his relationship with Li Shimin is a monarch, not a minion. He thinks about things from the starting point, first and foremost self-interest.

Wang Jue didn't know what was crazy and wanted to take out money and food to build roads. This was certainly a good thing for the imperial court. But for other families, it is not necessarily. Originally, everyone was the same, relying on the big tree of the imperial court to develop their own power, and suddenly your Taiyuan Wang clan jumped out to be a saint, what do you let others do? Will we follow your example?

You have to go crazy yourself, don't involve others, okay?

"Your Majesty, I think this matter should be cautious. As far as the minister knows, the Taiyuan Wang family is different from other families, the valve owner is only a name, and the real master is the elders of the Wang family, called the elders. Everything must be discussed and decided together, and the money and food of the Taiyuan Wang family are not up to the king's servants. Although the minister didn't know why the king had such a playbook, something went wrong. If the king can't get any money or food, he will be guilty of deceiving the king, how should he deal with himself? Is His Majesty really going to kill him? ”

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said: "The auxiliary machine is reasonable, I still have a lot of places to rely on Wang Jue, and I can't let him be reckless - in this way, Gao Gan, you go and call Wang Jue, and I will ask him face to face what he means." ”

"No." Duke Gao took the order and left, and the eldest grandson Wuji went back to continue to watch the twists and turns, Li Shimin frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly said: "Auxiliary, I suddenly remembered Li Mu." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji didn't hear clearly, got up and said, "What did Your Majesty say?" ”

"I said, I don't know why, I suddenly remembered this kid Li Mu." Li Shimin sighed and said, "I think that this twist and turn on Wang Qi is nine times out of ten, and it has nothing to do with Li Mu. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji didn't understand, and said, "Your Majesty, this is unlikely." For such a big matter, Wang Jue shouldn't listen to Li Mu. ”

"I also don't think Wang Jue will ...... But in this matter, I still think that it has nothing to do with Li Mu. ”

His teeth hurt again, Li Shimin was upset, and shouted: "Come on, go to the Luhou Mansion and call Li Mu to me." If he calls him sick, he will bring it to me! ”

Outside the hall agreed, Li Shimin covered his swollen cheeks, and sighed: "Auxiliary, this Li Mu, I love and hate him." If it weren't for the fact that he had some talent, I wouldn't have ......"

Li Shimin gritted his teeth, and finally was reluctant to say the word 'kill', and he was ruthless for a long time, muttering: "I will definitely beat him hard!" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji has been with Li Shimin for many years, how can he not guess his thoughts, and said: "Your Majesty, now that Your Majesty wants to punish Li Mu, the minister will speak for him." ”

"Huh?" Li Shimin frowned and said, "This kid even bought you?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said: "Your Majesty has forgotten that just the day before yesterday, the minister's son had already worshipped him as a teacher. ”

"I have a toothache these days, but I forgot about this stubble." Li Shimin also smiled, and suddenly remembered that Li Mu was still a professor in Chongwen Pavilion, and said hatefully: "If you don't say it, I forgot about it." I asked him to take the time to come to Chongwen Hall to teach Cheng Qian and Qingque, but he didn't teach for a day, so he really took my words as a deaf ear. No, I can't let him do that, and when he comes, I'll mention it. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji rolled his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that Li Mu is going to cheat." ”

"How dare he?!"

"Your Majesty forgot his three songs "Difficult to Walk"?"

"......" Li Shimin was silent, how could he forget that day Li Mu held wine and recited poetry, expressing the depression in his heart, and he said more than three times that he wanted to rest for a while, which he called 'winter vacation'.

It is reasonable and reasonable, Li Mu put forward this request, which should be satisfied. However, Li Shimin was the emperor. What is an emperor? The emperor is everything in the world, and he must follow my heart. Li Mu, you are not falsely wronged, nor is it true that you are tired, when you need to do something, you still have to do things for me.

Apologies are naturally there, as elders. As an emperor, Li Shimin still takes this for granted.

Li Shimin pondered for a long time and said, "Li Mu is a sensible child, he knows what to do. Let's watch the folds, I'm a little tired, take a break. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji saluted, sat down and continued to watch the recital. He deliberately said this, but he was actually bubbling up bad water, and he was reminding Li Shimin that Li Mu was not a good courtier.

Such a reminder may not be of much value. But one day, when Li Shimin began to have opinions about Li Mu, these few words were useful.

No matter how solid the trust is, as long as there is the first crack, it will definitely be shattered sooner or later.

……

When the little eunuch came, Li Mu was talking to Li Ying about the carriage and horse business, yesterday afternoon Li Mu was studying the bearing, so he did not send someone to find Li Ying, and this morning he happened to be free, so he found Li Ying.

After Li Mu took out the 'design drawing' of the iron-clad car and promised its sturdiness. Li Ying readily agreed to all of Li Mu's proposals, and the Li family of Zhaojun would pay for the purchase of new iron-clad plate cars from the factory of the Ministry of Industry for transportation between Taiyuan and Xi'an.

When Li Mu was discussing with Li Ying whether he could find a way to get some camels from the Western Regions to come back, Zhao Youcai came to report. I heard that it was called by the palace, Li Ying was also a striking person, and he hurriedly said goodbye and left, and when he left, he repeatedly said that he would find a way to deal with the camel, and he would report to Li Muyu when he had eyebrows.

Li Mu guessed what the reason for the summoning in the palace was, this was what he wanted to do, so he didn't make any moths, so he asked the second general to prepare a carriage and follow the little eunuch into the palace. Because Li Mu had the privilege of riding and driving in the imperial city, his carriage did not stop until it reached the gate of the palace.

Li Mu got off the carriage, and he was already planning to walk to the Taiji Palace, but he didn't expect Li Shimin to prepare a step. He was not polite, sat on the foot, covered his legs with animal skins, and was carried to the Taiji Palace in a leisurely manner.

From the step down, Li Mu saw Gonggong Gao waiting at the door. When Father-in-law Gao saw Li Mu, he was full of smiling faces when he was far away. It seems that the favorability brought by the three 'yellow fishes' has not expired, Li Mu was prostrate, looking weak, slowly moved to the door, silently recited 'exchange' in his heart, and exchanged a small 'yellow fish' from the system, which was covered by the hand that Gao Gonggong helped over, and stuffed it into his hand.

The small 'yellow croaker' started, and the unique touch of gold made Gao Gonggong distinguish it for the first time. The smile on Grandpa Gao's face became even more, and he said continuously: "Master Hou is still so polite." ”

"Alas, Grandpa Gao, how do you know my distress. I'm the money! It has no place to flower! ”

When Gao Gonggong heard this, he almost rolled his eyes out. But it's okay, who makes the family really rich. Although it sounds very much like pretending to be forced, if it is the truth, it cannot be said that people are pretending to be forced.

Gao Gonggong smiled and said: "In the future, when the Hou Ye has any more troubles, our family is willing to share the worries of the Hou Ye." ”

"Well said." Li Mu replied casually, and Gonggong Gao helped him push open the door of the palace, stepped in first, and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhulu has arrived." ”

"Let him in."

Li Mu flashed into the Taiji Hall and saw that Wang Qi was already there. Seeing Li Mu come in, Wang Jue secretly gave him a look. Li Mu didn't understand what he meant at all, but he also gave a knowing look.

The eldest grandson Wuji saw that the two of them were 'flirting with their eyebrows', and said secretly in his heart, sure enough, this matter was really guessed right for His Majesty, it was Li Mu's ghost! What the hell is he trying to do? The pit warriors who change the law? That's not right, he pits the scholar clan, and there are traces to follow, what kind of coaxing did Wang Qi follow, he is the scholar clan, do you want to dig the foot of the wall? Crazy?

When Li Shimin saw Li Mu coming, he glanced at him and said to Gao Gong: "Bring a chair to Li Mu, his injury is not healed, and he is allowed to sit and answer." ”

Gao Gonggong responded and went to look for the 'Hu chair'. Jindun has it, but Li Shimin asked for 'Hu Chair' by name, so he can't deal with Jindun. The Hu chair is wide and has a backrest, which is much more comfortable to sit on than Jindun.

When the eldest grandson Wuji and Wang Qi saw this scene, they were a little embarrassed. They have been here for a long time, and they are still standing. Although the eldest grandson Wuji has a seat, it is just a futon, and he sits on his knees to watch the folding, how can he have a comfortable chair. Li Shimin's treatment of Li Mu now is really extraordinary, but he compares the two of them to the top of the three grades.

Li Mu is also a good actor, and when he heard Li Shimin say this, he hurriedly wanted to bend down and salute: "How can the minister dare to be so ...... by His Majesty?"

"Okay, what kind of temperament do you have, don't you know? I have a toothache today, and I'm too lazy to talk, so if you want to sit, you can sit. ”

"Ahem, that ...... The minister thanked His Majesty. ”

Father-in-law Gao came back at the right time, put down the chair, Li Muduan sat up, facing Li Shimin across the table, the eldest Sun Wuji on the left hand, Wang Qi on the right hand, the two ministers of Zaifu, like his deputy.

Li Shimin obviously didn't think about it so much, he threw Wang Jue's recital to Li Mu for him to see, and said to Wang Jue: "Aiqing, go on." ”

Wang Jue continued: "Your Majesty, the meaning of the minister has been written very clearly in the compromise. The cause of the minister's road construction is due to the needs of Datang Mining. The secondary reason is also to facilitate the connection between Taiyuan and Chang'an. Your Majesty, now the state has five capitals, the upper capital Chang'an, the eastern capital Luoyang, the western capital Fengxiang, the southern capital Shu County, and the northern capital Taiyuan, which can be named 'capital', which shows its importance. Nowadays, between Taiyuan and Chang'an, the road is rugged and difficult, and the people's livelihood and military aspects are a matter that needs to be solved urgently. ”

As he spoke, Wang Jue's voice became much louder in vain, and he said generously: "Your Majesty, the minister knows that my Tang Dynasty is in ruins, and the treasury is not full. As a courtier of His Majesty, it is really difficult to sleep peacefully when he sees this scene. Therefore, the minister persuaded the elders of the clan to take out the surplus grain from the Taiyuan Wang clan and use it all for road construction, which can be regarded as the Taiyuan Wang clan for the court and His Majesty, and do a little bit of meager strength. The minister's heart is fist-fighting, and I hope that His Majesty will approve it! ”

Li Shimin glanced at Li Mu, as if asking Li Mu if he had finished reading the recital. Li Mu put the fold back on the table and nodded, indicating that he had finished reading it. The content of the twist and turn is no different from what Wang Qi said. From beginning to end, it was said that the Taiyuan Wang family was willing to provide grain to build roads, and there was no need for the imperial court to pay a penny, and there was no mention of anything in return.

This is very different from what Li Mu and Wang Pu said, but it shows Wang Jue's methods.

He said don't reciprocate, is there really no reciprocation?

No.

Because, Li Shimin can't afford to owe such a big favor.

The surname of the world is Li, and such major matters as people's livelihood such as road construction should be done by the imperial court, that is, the Li family. What does it have to do with the Taiyuan Wang? Logically speaking, Wang Jue can be regarded as a substitute for the emperor, but people can make it clear that this is a move for the monarch to share his worries, and it is for the sake of the society, as the emperor, how to refuse?

If you refuse, you will lose the hearts of the people. The common people don't think about how many things are here, they only think that the court has no money to build roads, and the Taiyuan Wang family wants to build roads, but the court won't let it, the court is really a bastard, and the emperor is a faint king!

If so, on what basis?

There is no gratuitous effort in this world, and the Taiyuan Wang family has made such a great effort, and there must be a reward, that is, a return.

Besides, other gate valve families and nobles will not agree.

Just like what the eldest grandson Wuji was worried about, once this opening is opened, it will become loyal to contribute money and efforts for the court 'free', on the contrary, it will be disloyal not to contribute money and efforts for the court 'free', who dares to bear this 'crime'?

But if everybody is 'free', why? The world's surname is Li, not the eldest grandson, not Lu, not Zheng, why do you have to pay for your Li Tang's country?

Therefore, there is no need to discuss at all, except for the Taiyuan Wang family, all the gate valve families and nobles, etc., will come up with all kinds of reasons to prevent 'free', even if the Taiyuan Wang family does not want to give back, they have to give it, this is for their own sake.

Therefore, Wang Jue has no fear!