On the main hall, the envoy of Xibang looked a little sluggish, and he stood there a little uncomfortably, looking at the splendid carved beams of the hall from time to time.

This splendid and dazzling hall seemed to give him motivation and vitality, making him forget the discomfort of his body, and he couldn't help laughing.

Seeing this, the Queen Mother thought it was very interesting, and asked with a smile: "The envoy likes it very much?"

"Back to the Queen Mother, I am indeed very happy here, such colors and materials are not available in my country. It seems that the big country of North China is really rich and prosperous, and people can't help but feel admiration!"

The Queen Mother turned her eyes and said with a smile: "The envoy has an overreputation, no matter how good this place is, it is just a foreign country, and I hope that the lord will not praise him after he goes back, so as not to cause instability among the people and unrest in the government!"

When the messenger heard this, his face changed greatly, but he was speechless. The Queen Mother's words are immeasurable, and she doesn't know how to answer, and only Liu Li can relieve the envoy at this time.

"Don't worry about it, this is the custom of Beihua, I don't like to be praised, I just want to be appreciated. After all, the people of the Central Plains have a tradition of being gentle and gentle, modest and loving, and there are some differences between them and your outspoken words, and I hope you will forgive me!"

The envoy nodded, and smiled thoughtfully: "I have long heard that the people of the Central Plains are humble and polite, and the emperor also remembers the word courtesy, thinking that this is a great folk custom and the spirit of the country, and I have to study hard!"

"The messenger is outspoken, frank and sincere, and such a straightforward and sincere person is also a model to learn. All in all, the difference is just a difference, and it does not mean that it is better or worse, and learning or not learning is also in the mind. As long as we are courteous and honest in our dealings with others, we will be able to make friends from generation to generation and never go to war!"

"Very good!" the messenger clapped his hands and laughed, forgetting the solemn atmosphere again.

The Queen Mother smiled coldly and looked at Liu Li. "The emperor is now more and more polite and generous, showing our country's prestige and etiquette everywhere, and he is worthy of being the emperor's favorite son. Now that the messenger is of the same mind and political opinion as you, the mourner will retreat first!"

Liu Li nodded and smiled, knowing what the Queen Mother meant, but ignored it. "The weather is not good, it makes people sleepy, the queen mother is tired, go back to rest!

The Queen Mother smiled coldly and left without looking back, making the officials who came to see the envoy look gloomy and at a loss.

When Liu Li saw that the Queen Mother was gone, he immediately picked up a book and thought: "Queen Mother, since you don't think about the country, then only I will do good things for you!

"Your Excellency, let's get down to business, let's talk about the friendship between the two countries! I wonder what mission you have brought with you this time?"

"Back to the emperor, I was ordered to come here to discuss the matter of tribute again. Beihua's economy is growing day by day, and Guotai Min'an is seen and sighed in my eyes, and I also hope that my people can live that life. However, in recent years, our country has been suffering from natural disasters and human chaos, and the people have been displaced, and we really cannot shoulder the heavy responsibility of tribute!"

Liu Li nodded and smiled, "I see, the adults really came here to reduce the annual tribute!"

As soon as Liu Li's words fell, several officials began to object:

The minister thought that this matter was not negotiable, and the annual tribute was a rule set by the emperor to ensure the safety of one party, and the queen mother carefully planned the amount of tribute. These numbers are small compared to thousands of miles of land, how can a country cry?"

"The minister seconded the proposal, changing the annual tribute is a major matter, which involves a lot. At the root of this, I am afraid, is the reluctance to pray for peace. Could it be that the envoy was sent here to explore the military strength and economy of Beihua, so that he could make plans?"

Hearing this, the envoy shook his head again and again, looking at Liu Li nervously. "Please make it clear to the emperor, I didn't mean that. It's just that the economy of small countries such as ours is declining, the people are struggling to make a living, and the food for disaster relief is very scarce, so there is really no extra tribute. North China is a big country, how can you need such things, please ask the emperor to be merciful and merciful!"

After Liu Li heard this, he looked at the officials coldly and ordered them to stop. Then Liu Li handed the book in his hand to his father-in-law, asked him to pass it to the messenger, and then said: "The matter of the annual tribute can be big or small. In the end, it is just a peaceful means, and as long as you are sincere enough, this matter is not difficult. This book contains the details of the tributes paid over the years, and I have found someone to calculate them carefully, and this is indeed a large amount. Now, the law of tribute cannot be changed, nor can the amount of tribute be reduced, but if you encounter trouble, it will be delayed. How about returning it when you have calmed down the war and received good results?"

When the envoy heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and said with a smile: "The emperor's method is very good, which can not only appease the hearts of the two people, but also promote the development of our country." But is there a limit to the postponement of the time? after all, this disaster and natural disasters will not be established, I am afraid."

"Don't worry, I believe that you will soon be able to develop steadily, just wait for time. I don't need those materials in Beihua for the time being, although you are in arrears, you just need to write a letter and announce it to the world. ”

The messenger was amazed and bowed to the ground. "This is nature, thank you Emperor!"

"In addition, in order to help you recover as soon as possible and pay tribute as soon as possible, I have sent someone to arrange food and grass. When the adults leave the palace, they will be handed over to you, and they will send elite soldiers to protect you until you reach the border. ”

The messenger was startled and bowed down again in gratitude. "Thank you for your great kindness! Beihua has such a courteous, humble, kind and righteous emperor is a blessing for the people, and it is also a fortunate thing for our country, and I hope that the two countries will have a good relationship for a long time!"

Liu Li ignored the dissatisfaction of those officials, and he was not afraid of what the Queen Mother would do, he had his ideas.

At this moment, Liu Li knew that he was only grateful to the Queen Mother for nurturing love, and nothing else. And what he has to do is to stand on the opposite side of the Queen Mother, stand on the opposite side of disturbing the prosperity and tranquility of Beihua, and take the responsibility of the emperor.

Liu Li has paid more attention to the investigation of the case, and he also knows that he will use some tricks to make the truth surface earlier. Since someone can hide the truth for decades, the truth is not something that can be known overnight, and it takes some force to stir up the dust and find the opening to open the secret box.

"My heart is not in the world and the throne of the dynasty, but I need to protect my father's great rivers and mountains and protect the thousands of people in Beihua for him. When I calm all the crises and find out the truth of the difficult murder case, I should hand over the throne to a suitable person!"

Liu Li looked at the beauty of the sunset and felt that this palace finally had some color. Although Liu Li is now in the royal family, he has no sustenance and no support, but he is not afraid of fighting alone.

These lonely and lonely days are much better than ignorance and confusion.

It may be uncomfortable to know the truth, but it is cruel to keep it in the dark.

Although bitter gourd has a bitter taste and a special smell, it clears fire and detoxifies, dissipates heat and dampness. Compared with such things that taste real and can distinguish between good and bad, some people are like seeds in a rock sugar gourd, and some things are like honey water on bitter gall, when they don't know the truth, it is sweet, but they are afraid of licking the layer of sugar coating.

Liu Li didn't know what the Queen Mother's purpose was in raising him as an adult, but he was no longer willing to be her puppet and filial son.

Liu Li prayed wholeheartedly that this former emperor's suspicion had nothing to do with the Queen Mother, although he had some strong premonitions.

"That's the mother and the second brother?" Liu Li looked at the people in the garden and couldn't help asking.

Gao Hai walked over and whispered: "Now that the Queen Mother and the Second Prince have blatantly joined forces, it seems that they are not far from the outbreak of their big event." ”

"What do you think will happen?"

"I don't know, maybe it's forcing you to abdicate!"

Liu Li smiled and turned away. "The court is full of people arranged by the queen mother, and the military and political power is also in her hands, no wonder they are full of confidence. Looks like I'm going to face a tough battle too!"

Gao Hai sighed, a little worried. "We have offended the Queen Mother again and again recently, and we have saved Fengxing and Feng Nuan, and we have given Xibang such a big benefit, I'm afraid that the Queen Mother will not be able to calm down!"

"It's okay, this situation can't be avoided!"

"Your Majesty, can you calm down now?" Gao Hai was a little anxious, for fear that the Queen Mother would do something. "What we have now is too little, it's better to be patient! The Queen Mother made friends with the second prince, probably because our investigation of the case was too obvious, and the Queen Mother was afraid that we would find out something, so why don't we be so anxious, let's keep a low profile and restrain ourselves first?

"The more you give in, the closer others will come. At such a time, we must hold our heads high and move forward alone! The queen mother has waited for so many years, so what if we wait a little longer?"