The emperor suddenly talked about the expulsion of the eldest grandson at this time, which caught Qin Mubai quite off guard, and he didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. Could it be that he was expelled just because the eldest grandson came to sue for a false accusation today? Not really!

After thinking about it quickly, Qin Mubai couldn't help but tremble slightly in his heart, and thought of some clues.

There must be a deep reason why Li Shimin "killed his relatives in righteousness" and expelled the nephew of the late queen. The hundred cavalry is a special army, and Li Shimin also has special and strict requirements for this army, and the first priority is to be able to "keep royal secrets".

Hundreds of horsemen can always see a lot of royalty when they are on errands in the inner palace. Failure to do this is the most fatal mistake. Because no one wants their exposure to be under the public, let alone an emperor with a high and rumbling monarchy.

But the eldest grandson has such a problem - he loves to report that his mouth is not strict. Now that Qin Mubai can be said to be in trouble, he immediately ran to the emperor to complain falsely and fell into the well.

Li Shimin probably thought that the eldest grandson was usually quite well-behaved, and he was very deferential and respectful to his immediate boss Qin Mubai, but at this juncture, he came to the ground. He can betray Qin Mubai today, and he may betray the royal family tomorrow.

Such a person's conduct and habits are unreliable!

Because of the small view, Li Shimin decided to expel the eldest grandson. Regardless of whether he is his own relative or not, compared to him, the emperor's is far more important than any relative!

At the same time, the emperor is undoubtedly sending a dangerous signal to Qin Mubai: if you dare to talk nonsense and spread rumors outside, the consequences and consequences will be worse than that of Changsun Lian. The eldest grandson is my nephew, and you don't need to say it.

Punish someone as a warning to others!

Li Shimin's trick is used without revealing any traces, but it is a hidden needle in the cotton, and it contains a murderous opportunity!

In fact, it is only a matter of moments to figure it out. In the palace and by the emperor's side for such a long time, Qin Mubai's sense of crisis and political sensitivity have already risen in a straight line, although not to mention that he has become old and treacherous, but at least he knows how to seek good fortune and avoid evil.

So he said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty has a decree, and the ministers can only obey it. But Weichen also has some suggestions, I don't know whether to talk about it or not? ”

"Speak." Li Shimin said with a smile on his face, "The reason why I asked you is to hear your opinion!" Speaking freely and brainstorming has always been my strategy. In addition, you are a hundred horsemen, so of course you have the most right to speak. ”

"Your Majesty, that Weichen said." Qin Mubai said: "Although Eldest Sun Jian does have some small shortcomings, but the flaws are not concealed, he is indeed a rare talent. Moreover, he has been in the Hundred Cavalry for so long and is familiar with everything. He was the most capable of the three lieutenants. Otherwise, it would not be possible for Weichen to be so easy to accompany King Jin and Her Royal Highness Princess Jinyang in Penglai Hall every day. If the eldest grandson is suddenly withdrawn, the normal operation of the hundred horses may be in a temporary predicament, and it will be difficult to find a person to completely replace the eldest grandson in a short period of time. This is one of them. ”

"Makes sense. What about the second? ”

"Its two hundred cavalry is a special army of His Majesty's personal guard for the royal family, so the appointment and dismissal of officials, generals, and assistants are different from other ordinary armies." Qin Mubai said: "After an ordinary general is transferred, it will definitely be difficult for him to adapt to the environment and various tasks of the hundred cavalry for a while. That is to say, the generals of the hundred cavalry can be transferred out to which army they can adapt to; However, the generals of other armies may not be able to adapt to the hundred horsemen. Moreover, the Hundred Horsemen have always been a strict whole, and if there is any disharmony in one place, it will inevitably affect the cooperation of the whole group. His Majesty transferred Changsun Juan, and only two of the three deputy envoys remained, and he was the most important deputy envoy who left. Then Weichen had no choice but to be in charge of the barracks every day. ”

"According to what you say, this eldest grandson can't be transferred?" Li Shimin said with a smile.

"It's not that I can't be transferred...... At least before that, His Majesty should have chosen a replacement for him. Qin Mubai said.

"I have a candidate." Li Shimin said: "Just use Li Junxian!" He's been with you since the formation of the Hundred Riders, so he should be fine, right? Just let him be a little tired, and take on the two positions of deputy envoy and chief history. As for his own position as the general of the prison guard, the position of the general was changed to that of the inspector and the rank of the inspector remained unchanged, and the military affairs of the prison guard were first handed over to others to take care of for him, so that he did not have to worry about it, so that he could concentrate on serving in the hundred horses. Until you have the right person to take over his position as deputy envoy, I will reinstate him as the general of the guard. What do you think? ”

"Now that Your Majesty has made all the arrangements, Wei Chen has nothing more to say." Li Shimin arched his hand and said, "Weichen obeys the holy order." ”

"Huh!" Li Shimin said with a smile: "Mu Baizhen just likes your responsible and serious attitude. And you have a mind for a general. I have always been aware of the contradictions and frictions between you and the eldest grandson. The eldest grandson has repeatedly made difficulties and slandered you, but you can keep saying good things for him at this time, which is enough to see that you are a person with good character and open-mindedness. I have always believed that there is a skill in the opening of the country and the pacification of the world, which can be used immediately; However, to defend the success, open up, and protect the country and the people, you must be virtuous. In a peaceful and prosperous world, you are needed to be a person with good character and ability to share worries and contribute to the country. The two are worse than the eldest grandson, you are too far away! ”

"Your Majesty has praised it!" Qin Mubai drew a black line on the corner of his forehead, and he was dripping with cold sweat: Fortunately, I reacted quickly and smartly, and I didn't fall into the well at this time like Changsun Lian, saying bad things about Changsun Lian, or strongly supporting or even instigating the emperor to expel Changsun Lian. Otherwise, I would have to get out of the way like him, and even worse.

Listening to the emperor's words, I probably meant that I had passed his "moral test", and he should be able to believe that I was not a frivolous person, and would go out and leak the imperial family.

It's dangerous!

It's really a companion like a tiger killing machine step by step.

Although this hundred horsemen look beautiful on the surface, it is too hard work and risky. I might as well find a way to change jobs!

"Regardless of the outcome of Gao Yang's affairs, you have been rewarded for doing a good job so far. And you've suffered a lot of grievances, and I want to compensate you. Li Shimin said: "Tell me what you want?" ”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly in his heart: Is this a blank check I wrote to me? The carrots and sticks are all in this kind of routine.

"Back to Your Majesty, these are actually all things within the part of the ministers, and the ministers don't dare to ask for rewards." Qin Mubai smiled slightly embarrassed and said, "If Your Majesty really wants to reward you...... Wechen still has two days off to finish! ”

"Haha! I know that you, unlike those laymen, will ask for some gold and silver or good fields and horses. But if you don't ask for me, I'll give it to you. Because rewarding merit and punishing the guilty has always been my purpose. Li Shimin said with a smile: "I delayed your vacation because of my son's illness before, and I am really uneasy in my heart. I owe you this privately. It's hard to say how that night would have been without your son. As a father, I must thank you. Well, you go and convince the slaves and their sons to reassure them later, and then you go back to rest. I owe you two days of vacation, I will pay you back ten days, and you are indeed tired during these days, and you should rest for a while. In addition, I will give you a residence in Chang'an. You're not too young, and sooner or later you're going to get married, and it's a little inappropriate to live with your father all the time. ”

"This ...... Your Majesty is so generous, and the ministers dare to accept it? Qin Mubai hurriedly gave up his hand and said in a panic.

"It doesn't matter." Li Shimin smiled and said, "My son is the meat of my heart, can't her life be worth a mere house?" Moreover, the young slave is also the prince of the concubine, and he should open the mansion in two more years. When the time comes, I will give you the title of King Fu of Jin and assist the pheasant slave with all my might. I can see that he is obedient to you, even better than I am a father. If you want to choose a prince for him, you are the best candidate! Therefore, it is necessary for you to enter this house independently in advance, and you can accept it with peace of mind! ”

"In that case, then Weichen will thank the emperor!"

"So you stand down." Li Shimin patted Qin Mubai's shoulder with a smile and said, "In the past ten days, you can rest at home with peace of mind, and the house will be chosen, and then you can start taking care of it." After finishing his work, he returned to the palace and took office. You can leave the affairs of the army to Li Junxian and the other two deputy envoys. Now you go to the Imperial Garden to find the slave and the son! ”

"Wechen retired ......"

Walking out of the dormitory, Qin Mubai went to the Imperial Garden, found Li Zhi and Li Mingda, persuaded the two little guys with a little effort, and then took a long breath and went to the Baiqi camp.

At this time, he thought to himself, in fact, I was just talking about the two-day holiday. I didn't expect the emperor to give me ten days with a wave of his hand. It seems that he wants to get me out of the sight of Princess Gaoyang first, and then give the whole thing a cold treatment. Princess Gaoyang's marriage is in an uproar, and the city is full of wind and rain, and now he has separated the two of us, and waited for another ten days and a half months, and when the limelight passes, it will naturally slowly subside.

Then the emperor unexpectedly gave me a house...... This intention is even clearer. Chang'an City, Fangjin's first city, this is a place where every inch of land is valuable, how easy is it to run a house? Many officials have been transferred from the local government to the city division, and they have not wanted to settle down in their homes for three or five years. It's as difficult as buying a mansion in the center of Beijing right now, and it's all about getting by.

Such a heavy reward, Li Shimin just wanted to convey a meaning to his subjects: Now that Princess Gaoyang has agreed to marry the Fang family, Qin Mubai not only has no faults, but also merits. In other words, the rumors that he had an "affair" with Princess Gaoyang are purely false. Otherwise, why would I reward him and not kill him? And everyone in the world knows that the great crime of blaspheming the monarch in the harem is enough to kill anyone ten times and more than a hundred times!

It's a great move! It's far more than a hundred times better than trying to explain to everyone!

"Li Shimin is extremely smart, his wit is outstanding, and his skills are really amazing!" Qin Mubai sighed secretly.