In the early morning of the second day, Li Jianguo got up early and prepared everything to go to Xiao Mansion. Fang Xuanling asked someone in the mansion to take Li Jianguo forward.

It was just a moment of effort, and Li Jianguo arrived at the door of the Xiao Mansion. Xiao Yu's mansion is not very big, and it doesn't look so grand and luxurious, and it can even be said to be ordinary. At this moment, Li Jianguo is also convinced of what Fang Xuanling said yesterday, Xiao Yu's business income is not used for pleasure.

Li Jianguo ordered his subordinates to wait outside, and then stepped forward and knocked on the door alone. After knocking for a moment, a servant came out.

"Who are you looking for?" The servant took a look at Li Jianguo's dress, and his tone was quite polite.

"Trouble spread the word about your master, and say that Li Jianguo is visiting." Li Jianguo said with a smile on his face.

"Wait a minute, I'll go in and pass it through." After the servant finished speaking, he walked in quickly. Li Jianguo waited at the door for a while, and the subordinate walked out.

"Master Li, my lord is invited."

The subordinate led Li Jianguo to the hall. After Li Jianguo sat down, he asked, "What about your master?" ”

The subordinate hurriedly replied respectfully: "My lord, wait a while, my lord will come out immediately." ”

After the subordinate finished speaking, he left, and Li Jianguo also looked around carefully. The furnishings in the living room are quite elegant, without the slightest luxury, which makes people feel very comfortable.

Li Jianguo waited in the front hall for a while, and there was a sound of footsteps in the inner hall. Li Jianguo also hurriedly got up and looked in the direction of the inner hall.

"Shang Shuling is coming to visit, and the official is not welcome, and I hope that Lord Li will not be surprised." It was naturally Xiao Yu who spoke, and before the person arrived, he opened his mouth to speak.

After Xiao Yu appeared, Li Jianguo stepped forward and said with a smile: "Lord Xiao, it was the official who came uninvited. ”

"Master Li, please take a seat." After Xiao Yu sat down, he continued to ask, "I don't know why Lord Li came here today?" ”

Li Jianguo smiled, "Why, can't you come to Lord Xiao's mansion to sit if you're fine?" ”

Xiao Yu sneered and said, "Master Li, Ming people don't say secret words, you can just say anything." ”

"Lord Xiao, now that "Tang Law" is complete. Yesterday, the emperor even added a stipulation that officials are not allowed to do business. In the past few days, the emperor didn't know where to learn the news of Lord Xiao's business, and Long Yan was furious, so he sent me to come today to ask what was going on. Li Jianguo said politely.

"Hehe, so Lord Li came today with the emperor's will, right?" Xiao Yu asked expressionlessly.

Li Jianguo shook his head, "Lord Xiao, you are wrong, the emperor did not convey the will to me, but only ordered me to come and ask Lord Xiao what is going on." I don't know if this news is true or not, or if someone deliberately framed Lord Xiao. ”

"This official has always dared to act boldly, and the news the emperor got is really good. This official is now in business, I don't know what the emperor plans to do with me? Xiao Yu looked at Li Jianguo and asked.

"Lord Xiao, the emperor originally wanted to dispose of you according to the law, but I stopped you." There is no need for Li Jianguo to continue to hide it at the moment.

"Oh? Would Master Lee be so kind? In my official's impression, it doesn't seem that my relationship with Master Li is that good, right? Xiao Yu felt very puzzled, and didn't understand why Li Jianguo would help him.

"Where did Lord Xiao go? Although our relationship is not as good as that, it is not as bad as Lord Xiao thought. Li Jianguo said calmly.

"Could it be that Master Li has forgotten that when the emperor appointed you to the post of Shang Shuling, the official was strongly opposed, and he spoke ill of him. Doesn't Master Li care at all? Xiao Yu looked at Li Jianguo and asked.

Li Jianguo shook his head a little helplessly, "Who does Master Xiao think of me if he thinks so?" Above the court, you and I are just different from that political opinion, and Lord Xiao is also thinking about the Tang Dynasty, and he is worried that he will not be able to take up the post of Shang Shuling. Actually, I still have a lot of admiration for Lord Xiao. ”

"Don't dare to be, Lord Shang Shuling. After all, those who have broken the law are already guilty. Xiao Yu sneered.

"Lord Xiao, do you want to continue to hide it now?" Li Jianguo finally couldn't sit still and asked bluntly.

"I don't know what Master Li means by this? The officer has already confessed to the charges and has not concealed the slightest. Xiao Yu replied calmly.

Li Jianguo stood up, walked in front of Xiao Yu, bent down, clasped his hands into fists and said, "Lord Xiao, you admire the righteous order." I have already learned that Lord Xiao is doing business to help the common people with the money he earns, so should Lord Xiao continue to hide something in front of me? ”

Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment after listening to Li Jianguo's words, and then said with a wry smile: "What is there to say about this matter." The ability of the official is limited, and this is the only thing he can do. However, the method I chose was inappropriate, so I broke the law this time, and the official had nothing to say. ”

"Lord Xiao, it's okay if you can understand this, I have already proposed a foolproof plan to the emperor, and there will be no trouble." Li Jianguo told Xiao Yu in detail about the strategy he told Li Shimin that day.

Xiao Yu sighed after hearing this, "It's really not good to be old enough, Master Li's talent and wisdom are beyond our reach." If this kind of strategy were me, I'm afraid that no matter how long I think about it, it won't help. Well, I owe you a favor this time, and I will repay him if he has the opportunity one day. ”

"Lord Xiao is polite, you and I are officials in the same dynasty, so we should support each other and work together for Datang. In the past, I still had some misunderstandings about Lord Xiao, and I ask Lord Xiao not to be surprised. Li Jianguo arched his hand and said.

Xiao Yu waved his hand, "Where, I was also a little prejudiced against you in the past." Because you are still young, I am also a little suspicious of your ability, and I underestimate you. Now it seems that although you are young, you are much more capable than my old fellow. Datang can have a talent like you, I am also relieved. ”

"Lord Xiao praised it falsely, Lord Xiao is a hero of the Tang Dynasty, since Gaozu raised the army, Lord Xiao has followed by the side. When it comes to qualifications, I can't compare to them. Li Jianguo said humbly.

"No matter how old your qualifications are, if you don't have real talent and learning, and you don't have the heart to help the world and serve the country, then you just rely on the old and sell the old. Good job, little one! The future of Datang depends on young talents like you, and I should have a good rest. Xiao Yu patted Li Jianguo's shoulder and sighed.

Li Jianguo was stunned for a moment, "Lord Xiao, you ......"

Xiao Yu smiled and shook his head, "Although I escaped this time, I still know the truth that capital crimes can be avoided and living crimes cannot be escaped, and the emperor will not forgive me so easily." If I'm not mistaken, the emperor should still have an edict for you to convey to me, right? ”

Li Jianguo was a little embarrassed, and said embarrassedly: "What Lord Xiao said is right, the emperor wants you to enjoy your old age at home in the future, and you don't have to go to court if you have nothing to do." ”

"Actually, I have already guessed this, since this is the case, then I will act according to the emperor's will." Xiao Yu was not angry at all, but behaved indifferently.

"Lord Xiao, I think if you tell the emperor the truth, the emperor will definitely forgive you."

"Oh, that's not necessary. If the emperor treated me like this before, I would definitely be unwilling. But now, I am very relieved, because there is a talent like you who is an official in the court, what else do I have to worry about? You can go back to the emperor directly and say that I will obey the order. Xiao Yu behaved very calmly, not at all unwilling, but felt very happy.