Li Shimin was finally defeated and went back to the palace with a huff.

This is also the result that Li Mu expected, from Li Shimin's appearance, Li Mu knew that he won today. As he analyzed before, Li Shimin's tolerance for real talents is very high. And he, with one hand for mines, one hand for salt, and one side for three from the five surnames and seven sects of the old gate lords, urgently needs to be appeased. On the other side is the Guanlong nobles that Li Shimin relied on militarily, and the ministers of Conglong. Li Shimin must have an explanation for these two groups of people, but these two things were completely made by Li Mu, and only he knows how to play, Li Shimin wants to find someone to replace Li Mu, and it is impossible to find it.

Therefore, Li Mu has become an irreplaceable person like Li Jing, who is now indispensable in the Tang Dynasty.

Since there is no substitute, Li Shimin can't do anything to him, this is Li Mu's presumptuous dependence. Moreover, Li Mu added a layer of packaging to his presumptuousness. This layer of packaging makes use of his age and the 'personality' he has been creating. If you treat me as a 'child', then I will be a 'bear child'. Anyway, I'm from a vulgar background, I don't have much education, and I can't do a tendon? Can't you be arrogant? Can't you be uneducated? Who made me vulgar?

Of course, all of this is based on the merits that Li Mu has already made.

Zhenguan plow, printing, horseshoe and other secret methods, as well as the money advanced in the craftsman's workshop, what has been done all along, at this time has become an 'auxiliary condition', Li Shimin felt ashamed, and felt that he owed Li Mu a favor, which is the most important thing. Even careerists like the eldest grandson Wuji were also deceived in the past, and Li Mu was only blocked in his brain. Otherwise, how can he explain that he dares to talk to Li Shimin?

Li Mu is a traverser, and this prerequisite is unknown to everyone except himself. Although the eldest grandson Wuji and Wang Qi are both dragons and phoenixes among people, they would never have thought that Li Mu made such a big deal out of order to fight for freedom and respect. Perhaps in their minds, these two things don't exist at all. They can't understand what Li Mu cares about, just like why Li Mu struggles, it's something that they can't understand each other.

As for why Li Mu threw 'Liuli' in the end, he was to remind Li Shimin. He is a useful person. His potential is unlimited, today there is glass, tomorrow there will be something new, who knows? Who can estimate? Li Shimin, as the emperor, must definitely be considered.

Not to mention that Li Shimin's perception of Li Mu is still good so far. Even if he is like Wei Zheng, Li Shimin can't wait to kill him quickly, but because of Wei Zheng's irreplaceability in the Shandong clan, he can still suppress his temper and give Wei Zheng an official and a knight. Li Mu knew that what Li Shimin really valued was his country. As long as it is useful to his society, he will not kill people indiscriminately.

With the guarantee of these factors, Li Mu can have no fear, be impassioned, and have a heartfelt speech. But when it was said and done, he was also afraid. After all, the 'other party's defense friend' is the emperor, and if you lose your mind in anger, you will be cut off if you don't think about any social affairs and any country...... It's not impossible!

Fortunately, it didn't get to that point. Li Shimin is worthy of being the first emperor of the ages, and there are many Ming Jun, but he still controls his emotions. This 'debate competition' ended with Li Mu's victory.

Now that the victory is won, then ......

Li Mu raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth hooked.

There are two sides to the story.

Coming out of Dali Temple, Li Shimin drove back to the palace angrily. The eldest grandson Wuji and Wang Qigong sent Li Shimin away, and they had to go back to their respective homes. Their mansions are not far away, just along the way. Wang Jue made a mockery to the eldest grandson Wuji and said, "Uncle Guo, can you enjoy your face and ride in the same car with me?" There happened to be something and I wanted to discuss it with Uncle Guo. ”

When the eldest grandson Wuji heard this, he said briskly: "Why not, Shu Jue, please." ”

"Uncle Guo, please."

The two of them gave in to each other, but the eldest grandson Wuji got into the car first. Wang Jue then sat in the car together.

As the prime minister, Wang Qi is from the Taiyuan Wang family, so he naturally has no shortage of money. His carriage is also very wide, not to mention two people, even six or eight people, and they can sit down.

The two sat opposite each other, and the carriage moved slowly.

The eldest grandson Wuji looked at Wang Jue and said, "Shu Jue invited me to come, I don't know what I want to discuss?" ”

Wang Jue smiled and said meaningfully: "Uncle Guo, I don't know what you think of today's events?" ”

"Today's events?" The eldest grandson Wuji did not answer easily, but returned the words again, and said, "What can Shu Jue say about Li Mu?" ”

Wang Jue nodded and said, "Uncle Guo has ever seen His Majesty treat a courtier like this?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji frowned slightly, in fact, Wang Jue didn't mention it, he also noticed it. But Wang Jue's mention of this made him pay attention to it.

Yes, when did Li Shimin treat a courtier like this? Just listened to the conversation between the two, Li Mu's presumptuousness and Li Shimin's tolerance were even the eldest grandson Wuji, and he had a sense of envy in his heart. This kind of grace is by no means ordinary.

However, the eldest grandson Wuji would never show the slightest envy in front of Wang Jue. Because he is the first person in the dynasty, he must not envy anyone, otherwise, the first person in the dynasty will change hands.

The eldest grandson Wuji said lightly: "Li Mu has already entered the clan and can be regarded as His Majesty's nephew. Do you treat your nephews and nephews? Naturally, there are some differences. ”

Wang Jue just laughed, but did not debunk it. The eldest grandson Wuji looked at his smile with hatred in his heart. This old fox is laughing at me, don't think I don't know what you're thinking!

The eldest grandson Wuji cleared his throat, changed his words, and said, "It's Shuji, why is it so coincidental today, and he also came to heaven and earth to buy tea?" Presumably, what kind of rumors did you receive? Came here for the side business, right? ”

The smile on Wang Jue's face froze, retracted, and said, "Why do you have to talk like this, you and I, each other." I'm for the mine, and my uncle is for the salt...... It's us who work hard, and it's not a family to make a profit, so why be sarcastic? ”

When the eldest grandson Wuji heard him say this, his heart became a lot more comfortable, and he said, "This is not bad at all...... Li Mu said, tomorrow morning to solve the matter of the mine, the afternoon to solve the matter of salt, Shu Jue, it seems, tomorrow morning, you have to go? Working in a prison, it's a shame that this kid can figure it out! ”

Wang Jue smiled and said, "If you don't take a trip, what else can you do?" I'm not in a hurry, but the Zhaojun Li clan and the Qinghe Cui clan can't wait. had no choice but to let Uncle Guo wait until the afternoon. So, after lunch, Uncle Guo also has to go to prison? ”

"Oh, that's right!"

The two of them looked at each other and laughed.

At this time, the groom of the Zhao State Mansion reminded him outside the car that he had arrived home, and the eldest grandson Wuji said goodbye to Wang Qi and got off his carriage. Wang Jue arched his hand and continued to walk forward, and there was still a section to his house.

Seeing the carriage drifting away, the smile on the eldest grandson Wuji's face cooled, flicked his sleeves, and walked straight to the house.

"Let Chong'er come to the study to see me!"

On the other end, Wang Jue also arrived home. Wang Pu was waiting here early, and when he saw Wang Jue getting out of the carriage, he hurriedly greeted him, and said, "Big brother, how is Li Mu?" ”

"It's okay, I'll tell you more about it later. Tomorrow, the Guozijian will take a leave and go to the Dali Temple prison on my behalf. ”

"Huh?"

Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin sat behind the desk, motionless, and an hour had passed.

Father-in-law Gao asked twice if he had dinner, but Li Shimin didn't pay attention to him, as if he had hysteria. Gonggong Gao has served Li Shimin for many years and knows that he is thinking about Li Mu's words. But it's not a matter to go on like this, so he instructed the little eunuch to go to the Lizheng Palace to find the eldest grandson queen.

After a while, Empress Eldest Sun came. Father-in-law Gao saw the guard of honor from afar, and hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Queen, you can persuade it quickly." Your Majesty has been sitting for an hour, and if this continues, the old slave is worried about the dragon body. ”

"Don't be impatient, let's go and prepare dinner, and the main palace will go and have a look first."

"No." Father-in-law Gao answered, and went to prepare dinner as he said. Empress Changsun asked the accompanying palace people to wait outside the hall, and entered the Taiji Hall alone.

"Your Majesty."

"Hmm...... Well? Li Shimin subconsciously responded, and when he heard the voice of Empress Changsun, he raised his head as if he had just recovered his senses. Seeing the concerned look on Empress Eldest Sun's face, she smiled reluctantly and said, "Why is the queen here, it was notified by the senior cadres, right?" It's another big deal! ”

Empress Eldest Sun came to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, Gonggong Gao is also thinking about your dragon body. The concubine has heard about the matter, and Li Mu, this child, is indeed a little presumptuous. ”

A sentence of 'child' gave Li Mu a 'definite word' and lowered the level of the matter. Since it is a child and not a minister, it is natural to be tolerant and not too harsh.

But Li Shimin sounded particularly harsh. He remembered Li Mu's words that he bullied children and was not a gentleman, and smiled bitterly again.

Seeing Li Shimin's reaction, Empress Changsun felt very strange, so she asked, "Your Majesty, did the concubine say the wrong thing?" Why did Your Majesty smile bitterly? ”

Li Shimin repeated Li Mu's words from the beginning, and when Empress Changsun heard it, she also became the same expression as Li Shimin. But after smiling bitterly, Empress Eldest Sun said again: "Your Majesty, the concubine thinks that Li Mu is right...... There is some truth to it, too. When you think about it, that's really the case. Since this kid came to Chang'an, he has not sought any calculation for His Majesty, and if he invented any good things, he immediately presented them to His Majesty. The money earned is also spent on official affairs, and whatever is in the heart, it is also spoken. In the eyes of the concubines, it is much better than those who compliment His Majesty in their mouths and don't know what they are thinking in their hearts. What does Your Majesty think? ”

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I think the same way, but I just can't get used to seeing this kid, you haven't seen it with your own eyes." When he said these words, how infuriating he looked! I really wanted to beat him, but I couldn't. This kid is as cunning as a ghost, and he has already dug a pit for me. He is a loyal minister and a filial son, and if I beat him, I will be a faint king...... Alas, this breath is so suffocating to me, I just thought about it for an hour, but I didn't find a way to crack it, and my head began to hurt when I thought about it! ”