Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "Father-in-law, the second uncle has been taking care of the family business for many years, so there should be no problem." The last time you were stationed in the state, wasn't your second uncle also taking care of it? ”

Li Ji shook his head and said, "This time, that time, the situation is different. The last time I was stationed in the state, there was no winery at home, only fields, and no one coveted it. And now that the wine shop is making money every day, who doesn't blush? If I leave Chang'an, the entire British government will lose its asylum. Your second uncle can't hold it! ”

Li Mu only thought that Li Ji was here to ask him for help, and said: "Father-in-law doesn't have to worry, if I encounter difficulties, I will naturally not sit idly by." ”

"I know you're a sincere child, and since you've said so, you'll do your best." Speaking of this, Li Ji suddenly changed his words and said: "But I can't make trouble for you, you recognize me as your father-in-law, but I, my father-in-law, have never helped you anything." On the contrary, I have received a lot of benefits from you, and my heart has been uneasy. Now that I'm going to merge with the state, I can't help you anymore, how can I bother you again? I have come to you today for two things. First, I want to return this winery to you. Second, I want you to take care of my eldest son, Li Zhen. ”

The kinship in the Tang Dynasty was slightly different from that of later generations. For example, Li Mu and Li Siwen worshiped their sons and became brothers of the opposite sex. Li Ji is naturally his stepfather, but Li Siwen's brother Li Zhen is not his brother-in-law. Therefore, Li Jicai said that he asked Li Mu to take care of his eldest son Li Zhen.

Li Mu was willing to agree, waved his hand again and again, and said: "Father-in-law, the wine shop is a good deal that I discussed with Siwen when we settled in Xiang. Siwen and I are brothers and sisters, how can I break the contract? My Father-in-law should not put me in an unrighteous situation, and I will definitely not agree to it. Although my father-in-law goes to Bingzhou, no matter how many years, as long as I am still here, I will protect the winery from falling into the hands of others. Every year, a lot of profits will be sent to the house. With me here, plus the help of the second uncle, there will be no problems. ”

"Li Mu, you are an emotional child, I know in my heart. But now, it's not possible! Li Ji sighed: "Do you know how His Majesty's will is arranged?" Not only did he appoint me as the governor of Bingzhou, but he also specially entered your second uncle and appointed him as the assassin of Jinju! Your second uncle can't stay in Chang'an anymore! My eldest son's qualifications are mediocre and unusable. If the winery is handed over to him, how can it be done? Know my pains! ”

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Li Shimin to even enter Li Bi. When talking about Li Ji in the afternoon, Li Shimin didn't mention Li Bi in half a word.

Seeing that Li Mu was stunned, Li Ji sighed and said, "Li Mu, you are still too young and inexperienced. Your Majesty is the emperor, the emperor cannot be bullied, I test his mind, how can he not know. If you enter your second uncle, you are beating me. If you think about it, you can see the meaning of this. ”

Li Mu nodded and didn't say anything more. In fact, Li Ji didn't say it, he also reacted. From Li Siwen's matter to Li Ji's matter. Li Shimin's approach can be said to have taught him a lesson. He promised not to kill Li Siwen, but expelled him from Chang'an, and he could not return to the court without an edict. Immediately sealed Li Ji to calm his heart and show his mind. Hit a stick to give a sweet date, so that you can't say that you have resentment in your heart.

And Li Ji was going to merge with the state, Li Shimin was obviously willing to agree, but he still put it up. Let the British government lose Li Ji and Li Bi at the same time, and it will be completely unable to gain a foothold in Chang'an. This is to tell Li Ji that I am not something you can fiddle with, and I will listen to what you say. Temptation, you will pay the price!

Li Ji naturally understood what Li Shimin meant, so he was terrified and came to find Li Mu's entrustment. It's not that he doesn't want the winery, but he doesn't dare to ask for it anymore. Now Li Shimin is already angry, if he doesn't accept his punishment obediently, I don't know what will follow. At that time, Li Ji and Li Bi were not in Chang'an, and Li Zhen's life was in danger.

Li Zhen is the prince of England, Li Ji went out of the town and the state, and he must stay in Chang'an. It doesn't matter if it's a hostage, it's been the case throughout the ages, and Li Ji didn't dare to raise objections.

After combing it out like this, Li Mu became clear. Li Ji's choice was a helpless move, and it was also the only correct approach.

Li Mu took a deep breath and said, "Father-in-law, I know your hard work. However, the agreement between me and Siwen is in advance, and it cannot be easily changed. It's better to be like this, when Siwen left yesterday, I had already told him to let him set up another wine shop in Dingxiang. The original intention was to let him earn some money, and he would be more generous in his hands, so that he could afford to support the soldiers of the Zhichong Mansion. Looking at the current situation, it is crooked. ”

Li Ji was confused when he heard this, frowned and asked, "How do you hit it crookedly?" ”

Li Mu Zhengse said: "Father-in-law, I can listen to your words and take over the winery while taking care of the son." But the winery has since split in two. Now the craftsmen and personnel of the winery, I will rearrange it, divide it in half to Dingxiang, and help Siwen build a new winery. I will also arrange for koji and food to be delivered as soon as possible. If there is a new wine in the future, I will also share it with Siwen. Since then, it has been bounded by Chang'an, to the west, to the north, to Siwen, to the south, to the east, to me. It can be regarded as two and one to add five, fulfilling the original agreement between me and Siwen. Don't shirk my father-in-law again, if he does, he will break off his friendship with me. ”

Li Mu arranged it like this, Li Ji naturally had nothing to say, and he was also very moved, and said: "Since you have made up your mind, then even if I owe you a favor." ”

Li Mu shook his head and said, "Father-in-law, this matter is a matter between me and Siwen, how can it be counted as a father-in-law." If you have a favor or something, don't mention it again, see the outside. ”

Li Ji nodded and sighed again.

In fact, Li Ji's age at this time is not very old, now it is the fourth year of Zhenguan, and Li Ji is only thirty-six years old. Seeing him sighing frequently, Li Mu seemed to see the post-80s generation who encountered a 'mid-life crisis' in later generations, and he didn't know what to say to comfort him.

It's getting late, and the doors are about to close. Li Ji also said what he had to say, and then said goodbye and left. Li Mu sent it to the door of the workshop and agreed to see him off tomorrow. As for coal and other business matters, he did not mention it. This is not the time, wait until the time of implementation, and then contact you. And Li Shimin's side will also have a will to pass at that time.

Seeing Li Ji's carriage drifting away, Li Mu returned to the mansion with some gloom.

The appearance of Li Ji that he saw just now was completely different from what he saw when Dingxiang and Li Ji met for the first time. At that time, Li Ji was so high-spirited. In front of the two armies, it was like a god descending from heaven. The men and horses he led to kill those Uighur soldiers were like cutting melons and vegetables, which left a deep impression on Li Mu. And Li Ji, who I saw just now, sighed three times in two sentences, and his tone and attitude were full of helplessness and unwillingness, which was really embarrassing.

Li Mu pushed open the door of the studio, he was not in the mood today, he was too lazy to move, so he lay on the rocking chair and shook gently in a daze.

Li Mu didn't agree with everything Li Ji said just now, but he still gave him a wake-up call. Comparing the experiences of Li Ji, Hou Junji, and Li Jing, according to Li Ji, Hou Junji is the person who 'Jane is in the emperor's heart', because he was Li Shimin's guard, so Li Shimin trusted him and wanted to cultivate him. simply promoted him from a 'reckless man' to the prince of the country and now the secretary of the military department.

And what about Li Ji and Li Jing? It can be said that the starting point is similar, but the encounter is different. Why the encounters are different, the root of it is still the ability to decide.

When Li Mu first arrived in Chang'an, when talking about the figures in the DPRK and China, Li Ji said that there are many generals in the DPRK and China now, but the only ones who can be 'handsome' are Li Shimin and Li Jing. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Jing was the only one. Therefore, no matter how Li Shimin views Li Jing, for the sake of his country, he has to entrust Li Jing with important responsibilities. In the battle of the whole country, unless he drove the expedition in person, Li Jing would not be able to get around.

But Li Ji is different, although he is a good general, he is not irreplaceable. From this, what he considers to be an injustice arises. The saying that Jane is in the emperor's heart also comes from this.

Whether this is really the case, Li Mu will not comment for the time being. This incident reminded him that if you want to stand firm, you still need to look at ability. Fortunately, Li Mu is now an irreplaceable person.

With the blessings of the system, he can do things beyond the limits of this era. Unless there is also a traverser with a system, he Li Mu is irreplaceable. Li Mu also has an extra mind, that is, the system needs to be used carefully. If he does that, the birds are exhausted, the good bow is hidden, the cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys cook, and when he has no value, he still 'does' like now, then he is not far from death.

Li Mu summoned the system in his mind, hesitated for a moment, or deleted the [Inferior Explosives] formula in the 'engineering' skill he had learned, and the system popped up [Did you forget this skill?] ], he silently confirmed in his mind.

This recipe, let's take it slowly.

Suddenly, there were a pair of tender white hands on his eyes, and Li Mu hurriedly withdrew from the system and pulled Li Zhien closer to his arms. Li Zhien threw himself into his arms, like a cat stretching out its paws to please its master, and stretched out two small hands in front of him: "Master, where is my preserves?" ”

Li Mu deliberately pretended to be stupid and said, "What kind of candied fruit, have I ever promised it?" ”

"Huh!" The little girl rolled her eyes and pouted, "I knew you would cheat, no, I will tell Madame to go, saying that you are playing tricks with her." ”

As he spoke, he was about to run, but was caught by Li Mu.

"Still want to snitch?" Li Mu pinched her face and said, "What kind of trick did I play with my wife, if I give it out, I give it away, and it's not fake." You have also seen the face of my father-in-law, if you don't make a break here, endlessly, maybe one day our house will be emptied, and it will all become his white family. When the time comes, if you want to eat preserves, and ask him, are you willing? ”

"Hmm......" Li Zhien thought for a while, shook his head, and said, "If you say that...... The host did the right thing! ”

After saying that, I kissed him on the face.