Chapter 329 The invisible hand
Changsun Wuji and Wang Gui left, but did not return to their homes. Instead, they came to the heaven and earth to have tea again in a tacit understanding. In the private room, after the waiter brought the tea cups, Changsun Wuji asked someone to retreat. His followers were guarding the door, and the two began to talk.
Before they could say anything, the two sighed at each other. When they heard each other's sigh, they looked at each other, and Changsun Wuji said, "Why do you sigh?"
Wang Gui smiled bitterly and said, "Didn't the uncle sigh too?"
"Yes," Changsun Wuji sighed again, saying, "I didn't expect that, I really didn't expect that. Li Mu has only been here for half a year, only half a year! I remember when he first joined the Ministry of Works, he came to our mansion to apologize because of the affairs of several craftsmen. How humble he was at that time. The scene that day was like yesterday, and today, he could already show my face. People say that raising a tiger is a disaster. It's true. Now this young tiger has grown up, what can you do?"
"What can you do!" Wang Gui took over the conversation and said, "I have lived so old that I have only seen a young man like Li Mu in my life. He is not like a seventeen-year-old boy. Seeing his strategies and methods in doing things, it seems absurd and unruly, but in fact it is closely linked. Looking at him, I feel that he is really old. Alas..."
"Now this kid's situation has come true, and all your plans are gone. This time, I'm afraid there will be no chance next time. Shujie, what are your plans?"
Wang Gui knew that Changsun Wuji was talking, but this was not a secret matter. Moreover, the situation of the two of them was similar at the moment. When they shared the same hatred of the enemy, it would be okay to say what they thought.
"No plan." Wang Gui gave the answer in four words and said: "Actually, Li Mu made a point. There was no conflict between what he did and the interests of my Taiyuan Wang family. What he wanted was nothing more than doing business according to his ideas. What I, the Wang family in Taiyuan, wanted was just the word profit. As long as it was profitable, who would not do business according to whose idea was not? What did the uncle think?"
Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "You are so open-minded. After Prince Yin's death, you can accept His Majesty's recruitment and take the position of prime minister. I'm afraid that this is the same?"
Wang Gui laughed and said, "The uncle of the country does not need to tease you and I understand, whether it is the confidant of Prince Yin or the minister of His Majesty. As a child of the Wang family in Taiyuan, I have to think about the Wang family in Taiyuan. When Prince Yin was still there, he had a good relationship with the aristocratic family. I gave advice to Prince Yin, which was for my Taiyuan Wang family. What's wrong with it?"
"After the Xuanwu Gate incident, Prince Yin died tragically, but I thought I would not owe him any fault. I did everything I should do. I reminded many times that I should do it first, Prince Yin is indecisive, who will blame me? After he died, I accepted the summons of His Majesty and became an official in the court. What's wrong with it? Should I be foolish and loyal to the prince Yin to save my reputation?"
"If he follows my advice, why would that happen?"
"I can't be this official, but what should I do if my Wang family in Taiyuan? What should I do if my family has tens of thousands of people? Uncle, don't say sarcastic words, so what if you? Isn't it the same as me?"
This time, Changsun Wuji did not refute. Wang Gui was right, the two of them were sympathetic.
Once upon a time, Changsun Wuji's idea was very simple. He grew up with Li Shimin and respected him as the main force, and he really never thought about seeking personal gain for himself. But then, the filth between the father and son of the Li family made him realize the reality. The reality is that all father-son family affection and friendship are unreliable. Only what he holds in his hands is truly his own. In response to the saying, people do not punish themselves for heaven and earth.
The same is true for Li Shimin. If he is not selfish, he will not be for himself. He can be an idle prince, but how did he do it? Killing his brother and killing his brothers and destroying his family. Such behavior has never happened before. Even if there are countless reasons, it cannot change the fact that he was crazy that day.
Since then, Changsun Wuji has stopped being naive. He began to think about himself and secretly use his power to plan for the Changsun family.
Even in the Eastern Palace, he arranged his own people to subtly influence the future emperor and make him get close to Changsun. Everything was going according to his plan, and it went very smoothly. Knowing that Li Mu's sudden appearance completely disrupted his plan.
Changsun Wuji really regretted it. If he had known that Li Mu would have today, he would have done everything he could to send out dead soldiers and kill them quickly.
Now, I can't move even if I want to.
I can't continue talking about this topic. Changsun Wuji made a mistake and said, "I won't say this anymore. Since I promised to cooperate with Li Mu, I won't give in to you about this order."
Wang Gui said, "Uncle Guo, it seems that I have to say this? Do you think you have a good relationship with Li Mu?"
Changsun Wuji teased after hearing this, "No matter what, Li Mu is a nobleman. He is also involved in kinship with me. Even if he is for the sake of His Majesty and the Queen, he can give me three points of thin air. Have you forgotten that punch?"
"I naturally haven't forgotten it, but does this have any impact? I didn't plan to discuss the order with Li Mu personally. My younger brother has a close relationship with him. In the future, my younger brother will be managed by my younger brother."
Wang Gui raised his eyebrows, which was quite provocative.
After saying this, Changsun Wuji's thoughts. Yes, there is a Wang Pu there. Changsun Wuji naturally knew this person. He was a professor in the Imperial College. He was a famous playboy in Taiyuan in his early years. He had no knowledge of his knowledge and was very proficient in eating, drinking, gamblers and gambling. He didn't fight with Li Mu, but he didn't make a deal. Now he calls himself a friend of Zhuluhou and has a wide range of social relationships.
But there was no one who was equal to him. Changsun Chong was originally a good candidate and even became a master. However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Mu did not like Changsun Chong. Changsun Chong himself was also dissatisfied with Li Mu seven and eight, but he was so remediated that he was not afraid to say it.
Suddenly, Changsun Wuji thought of someone and said, "You have Wang Pu, and I am not alone. Have you forgotten the boy of the Dugu family? He is also a nobleman and the heir of the Dugu family. With him by Li Mu, he is still worried that he can't speak?"
Wang Gui waved his hand with a smile and said, "Mr. The uncle of the country should not deceive himself. I have already investigated the few people around Li Mu. Although Dugu Jiu is very skilled in martial arts, he is a boy and a girl. He never dared to come out to see anyone before. Li Mu made a mask for him. This mask is magical and can change his voice. The two of them are very close to each other. Dugu Jiu is introverted and if he is an unfamiliar person, he doesn't say a word. Now he is loyal to Li Mu, even if his father wants to ask for something, it will be useless. Do you want him to use it for you, is this possible?"
Changsun Wuji knew it was impossible, but when he was speechless, he could not show weakness. Even if he was exposed, he could only continue to speak stubbornly and said, "Then please wait and see!"
After saying that, he got up, shook his sleeves and left.
Although Wang Gui was so quick to speak out for a while, he couldn't be happy. Today's incident also had a great blow to him. After living for most of his life, he fell into the hands of a boy and said he didn't care, so how could he be?
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In the evening, Tai Chi Hall.
Yuan Tiangang is reporting to Li Shimin what he received today.
"... After the uncle and the minister left the palace, they went straight to Zhulu Marquis' Mansion, with great momentum and arrogance, and they were very interested in provoking a criminal offense."
Li Shimin frowned slightly and said, "It's so insincere. The two elders go together to bully a junior... How does Li Mu deal with it?"
Yuan Tiangang said: "I don't know what it is. There is only one bad spy in Zhulu Marquis' Mansion. He couldn't get in front of him, and could only hear a word. However, according to his return, Li Mu seemed to have turned against him and shouted loudly."
"I shouted a lot? Tell me about the uncle and the servant?"
Yuan Tiangang nodded and said, "This is the reward. Judging from the subsequent situation, it should be true."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "It must be very exciting. Unfortunately, I am not by my side, otherwise there would be a lot of fun to watch. I am really curious about how Li Mu did it, but with his sophistry talent, it would be normal to have such a result-what will happen?"
"The uncle and the minister were angry when they left, but when they left, they were completely opposite. Li Mu sent the two to the door and happened to meet Li Mu's wife back home. During the conversation between the minister and Li Mu, he also got a new news. The secret spy was right next to him and just heard it."
"Oh? What news?"
Yuan Tiangang smiled and said, "Li Mu now has four wives. In addition to his wife Bai, his concubine has become his second wife, and a heroic woman. He is most likely one of the three major Malaysian bandits in Longyou, the eldest lady of Zhangjiazhai, now his fourth wife. As for the third wife, I still don't know, but according to Li Mu, he is a lady from a wealthy family. He wants to marry him, but he can't."
"Ha!" Li Shimin sneered and said, "I wonder which family has such high eye sockets and what kind of daughter is not worthy of even Li Mu?"
Yuan Tiangang knew it well. The man was Wang Ou, but how dare he say it, he only said: "There is really no news, I will try my best to inquire."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "It's already very good. It's not necessary to find out the things about young people too clearly. If Li Mu was really anxious, he would tell me. Okay, there's nothing to do, so you can rest as well. I've been back for two days and haven't been idle. It's time to rest."
"I'm leaving."
Yuan Tiangang bowed and left the secret passage. Only Li Shimin was left in the hall. He picked up a memorial on the table and started to look at it.
The cover of this memorial has been worn out. It seems that it is not a recent memorial, and it is often read. Li Shimin opened the memorial and could see the words "Minister Du Ruhui" in his sight. From this we can see the owner of this memorial.
As soon as I picked it up, the palace door was suddenly knocked open.
Li Shimin reacted quickly enough, put down the memorial, and then pulled out the long sword on the rack after turning back.
Eunuch Gao rushed in and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty! Du Gong's family comes to report, Du Gong Du..."
The long sword in Li Shimin's hand fell to the ground.
"Show your way!"
"Your Majesty, the palace gate is closed-"
Chapter completed!