Changsun Chong seemed to understand but Li Mu did not explain too much. It is not time to fully express his purpose. Moreover, if you want to become a beacon of a person's thoughts, forced infusion is impossible. It must be subtle, so that he can do this from the bottom of his heart.

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the day after the Shangyuan Festival, the imperial edict of Li Mu and the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was officially reported to all places. At this point, Li Mu's official title became the Minister of the General Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Minister of the General Administration of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and the Minister of the Ministry of Works. Although the title is still a marquis, he has a son of a king. Who dares to regard him as a marquis?

In addition to military power, Li Mu was actually the first person to hold real power in the Tang Dynasty in terms of economy.

The current Tang Dynasty is somewhat of a "three-legged tripod". The military is nominally headed by Hou Junji, the Minister of War, but in everyone's heart, the recognized number one in the military is Li Jing, and as long as he is still alive, his status cannot be shaken. In politics, Changsun Wuji is headed. Even if Fang Xuanling is the Minister of the Shangshu Pushe, everyone understands that the person Li Shimin trusts the most is his brother-in-law.

In terms of economy, that is, the so-called "financial world", Li Mu successfully built an internal government that was completely separated from any system by separating the internal government from the treasury. Now the internal government has so many revenues as the original treasury. This year, there is an additional external government, which takes over part of the power of the internal government and intercepts the profits that were originally smuggled. In the foreseeable future, the external government will definitely become another wallet of the Tang Dynasty like the current internal government.

He controls both internal and external governments, and supervises the most profitable Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue, which collects taxes, Li Mu is not the God of Wealth of the Tang Dynasty. Who is? Especially the Tang Dynasty now implements a budget system, and every yamen is living a tight life. What should I do if I can’t make ends meet? I have to find the God of Wealth? Li Mu’s status has become more and more transcendent. This is why the yamen is living a more comfortable life this year, and it’s better to be tighter, and it’s all under his control.

Li Mu originally planned to set off for Luoyang after the Lantian Festival. However, now the development plan for Lantian County is under implementation, and he has not been to Lantian County once, so how is that so Li Mu postponed his trip back to Luoyang for ten days, and planned to use these ten days to conduct a complete investigation of Lantian County.

During this trip, Li Mu brought 200 Jinyiwei people. Lantian had never seen any bandits. Two hundred people were enough to deal with various scenes, not to mention that they were equipped with the latest crossbows. In addition to the 200 Guards, Li Mu also brought all the coolies sheltered in Chang'an City and the craftsmen assigned by the Ministry of Works. There were another two or three hundred people, and there were another four or five hundred people.

Li Mu originally wanted to lead a few people, but when he saw such a long team, he instantly felt a little headache again.

But there is no way, who asked him to find the matter himself? He had to bite the bullet and go to Lantian County. Wang Ou and Mrs. Lu were going to set off for Luoyang. Mrs. Lu's "base camp" was in Luoyang, and she had a lot of things to deal with when she returned. Although the relationship between her and Li Shimin has been eased a lot now due to various interests. After all, everyone has a certain distance from full trust. In the enemy camp, it is better to stay less.

Wang Ou was completely trying to avoid suspicion. She was considering Li Mu's feelings. Although she deliberately avoided meeting Li Shimin when she returned to Luoyang this time, she knew in her heart that Li Shimin had not given up on her. She could not change Li Shimin's ideas, and she could only stay away from him.

Qiaoqiao, Li Zhien, Jin Chen, and Zhang Tianai were all staying in Chang'an. Qiaoqiao was because of Feng Qiuhuang's account, and she had not read the account book for a year. The four girls of Meilan, Zhuju begged her to take a look. Li Zhien has always been where Qiaoqiao is, but this time, there is another reason. The civil strife in Silla has reached Li Shimin's ears. Silla's situation directly affects Li Shimin's military use against Goguryeo, so some details still have to be asked about Li Zhien from time to time. At the same time, Li Zhien's identity is also a point that can be used. Li Shimin is considering whether to accept Li Zhien as his adopted daughter. In this way, when fighting Goguryeo, he can hold up the banner of righteousness. On the one hand, it is for revenge of the vassal state, and on the other hand, it is for revenge of the adopted daughter. The hatred of the country is not a righteous army.

Zhang Tianai was originally going back to Luoyang, but the reason why she didn't go back was that the Gaochang delegation arrived in Chang'an before the Spring Festival and presented tributes from Persia to Li Shimin. Among the people who came, there were many people from Zhangjiazhai. Zhang Tianai missed these people, so she stayed for a few days. When the Gaochang delegation returned, she would go back to Luoyang.

Li Mu went to Lantian this time and brought Wei Yingluo. He had already met Wei Zheng. When the first month of the year came, he gave a betrothal gift. This time he went to Lantian for business, and there was absolutely no reason for any personal relationship. What is nurturing feelings is definitely not the case.

Li Mu patted his butt and ran away. Everyone who wanted to block his talk about cement was hung up. These people did not dare to chase them, so they had to get together and discuss with each other.

...

No one knew that Wang Gui had sneaked back to Chang'an. Of course, his younger brother Wang Pu also came back together. Instead of returning to Wang Gui's mansion, they found an inconspicuous courtyard and rented it down. This time, Wang Gui risked his disobedience to come to Chang'an, because he was anxious. He came to block Wang Ou, wanting Wang Ou to help the Wang family in Taiyuan, and say good things in front of Li Mu, hoping to invest in the cement factory. However, Wang Ou did not see them and returned to Luoyang. It was obvious that he didn't want to care. Wang Gui had no choice but to sigh because he had not had a good rest for several days, and his eyes were dark, as if he was about to be terminally ill.

"Brother, why do you think this marquis is so powerful?" After three glasses of wine, Wang Pu's face turned red. Wang Gui glanced at him and said, "If you can't drink, don't drink it. If you drink too much, you will easily make trouble when you do things."

"What can we do with you guys?" Wang Pu disagreed and continued to murmur: "The coal is piled in the soil for thousands of years, and everyone has never taken it seriously. The Marquis invented the earthen kang and used it all at once. Especially in Taiyuan, who doesn't have a earthen kang? There is coal everywhere, isn't it like going up the mountain to collect firewood?

He drank too much and said a lot: "Now he found cement worth a thousand gold in Lantian County, where birds can't shit. Where can I make sense? Brother, do you think he is really the reincarnation of a god in the sky?"

"Hahaha." Wang Gui scolded and said, "What nonsense? The saint said, 'I don't say anything about strange powers and gods'. Just stay away from it. If you say too many mistakes, can you afford to offend the gods?"

As he said that, he guessed: "But you make sense, Li Mu is really a magical thing."

"I can't guess it thoroughly!" Wang Pushen sighed with consent and asked again: "Brother, do you think the shares of the cement factory are more valuable than the Datang Mining we have?"

"It's much more valuable!" Wang Gui said without hesitation: "Although there are many coals in our place, there are not many other places, there are everywhere. It's just easy to dig here, but don't forget that coal is easy to dig out and difficult to transport. Once the freight exceeds the excavation fee, no one will buy this thing."

"But cement is the only one in the world! Just for this, who can exchange Datang Mining stocks with me, I won't exchange them with him!" Wang Gui said in a low voice, "Besides, what else can the coal business have in addition to making some money? The beauty of the cement business is so great. Even if it doesn't make money, it is more valuable, more valuable!"

"Why?" Wang Pu asked in a daze.

"Because its value to merchants is second, its value to officials is as great as the sky!" Wang Gui couldn't help but feel excited: "This is not what kind of cement is this? This is the magic pill that has been famous in history!"

Seeing Wang Pu being confused, Wang Gui looked as if he was disappointed and explained: "Why don't you understand? For those who are officials, is that cement? That is clearly a dazzling political achievement!"

"Which official, in all prefectures and counties in the world, does not want to leave behind political achievements? However, the project costs high and the risks are high. The key is that it takes a long time, and it can often take several years."

"There are many changes over time. The most annoying thing is that you are almost done. With a transfer order, you have to move the place for others. As a result, you have to work hard and make wedding clothes for others. How many officials can make up their minds to do it?"

Wang Pu nodded with deep understanding. Didn’t his political achievements in Linyi be just a wedding dress for others? Although this person is also a child of the Wang family in Taiyuan.

"But cement is amazing! It's fast and strong! With it, as long as there are enough quantities, you can get a house in two days! With real political achievements, who can stop you from getting promoted?"

"Yeah." Wang Pu nodded like a pecking rice and said, "Brother said it makes sense, but now, it is obvious that we don't have the share. What should I do?"

"Don't let it go, don't want to be shameless, apologize!" Wang Gui said very firmly, "If you can get cement, you will get a talisman to stabilize the foundation. With cement, our Taiyuan Wang family will hold on. Otherwise, in more than ten years, there will be a place where our Taiyuan Wang family will stand in the world?" Seeing Wang Pu confused, Wang Gui looked as if he was disappointed and explained: "Why don't you understand? For those who are officials, is that cement? That is clearly a dazzling political achievement!"

"Which official, in all prefectures and counties in the world, does not want to leave behind political achievements? However, the project costs high and the risks are high. The key is that it takes a long time, and it can often take several years."

"There are many changes over time. The most annoying thing is that you are almost done. With a transfer order, you have to move the place for others. As a result, you have to work hard and make wedding clothes for others. How many officials can make up their minds to do it?"

Wang Pu nodded with deep understanding. Didn’t his political achievements in Linyi be just a wedding dress for others? Although this person is also a child of the Wang family in Taiyuan.

"But cement is amazing! It's fast and strong! With it, as long as there are enough quantities, you can get a house in two days! With real political achievements, who can stop you from getting promoted?"

"Yeah." Wang Pu nodded like a pecking rice and said, "Brother said it makes sense, but now, it is obvious that we don't have the share. What should I do?"

"Don't let it go, don't want to apologize!" Wang Gui said very firmly, saying: "If you can get cement, you will get a talisman to stabilize the foundation. With cement, our Taiyuan Wang family will hold on. Otherwise, in more than ten years, there will be a place where our Taiyuan Wang family will stand in the world?"

Seeing Wang Pu being confused, Wang Gui looked as if he was disappointed and explained: "Why don't you understand? For those who are officials, is that cement? That is clearly a dazzling political achievement!"

"Which official, in all prefectures and counties in the world, does not want to leave behind political achievements? However, the project costs high and the risks are high. The key is that it takes a long time, and it can often take several years."

"There are many changes over time. The most annoying thing is that you are almost done. With a transfer order, you have to move the place for others. As a result, you have to work hard and make wedding clothes for others. How many officials can make up their minds to do it?"

Wang Pu nodded with deep understanding. Didn’t his political achievements in Linyi be just a wedding dress for others? Although this person is also a child of the Wang family in Taiyuan.

"But cement is amazing! It's fast and strong! With it, as long as there are enough quantities, you can get a house in two days! With real political achievements, who can stop you from getting promoted?"

"Yeah." Wang Pu nodded like a pecking rice and said, "Brother said it makes sense, but now, it is obvious that we don't have the share. What should I do?"

"Don't let it go, don't want to apologize!" Wang Gui said very firmly, saying: "If you can get cement, you will get a talisman to stabilize the foundation. With cement, our Taiyuan Wang family will hold on. Otherwise, in more than ten years, there will be a place where our Taiyuan Wang family will stand in the world?"

Seeing Wang Pu being confused, Wang Gui looked as if he was disappointed and explained: "Why don't you understand? For those who are officials, is that cement? That is clearly a dazzling political achievement!"

"Which official, in all prefectures and counties in the world, does not want to leave behind political achievements? However, the project costs high and the risks are high. The key is that it takes a long time, and it can often take several years."

"There are many changes over time. The most annoying thing is that you are almost done. With a transfer order, you have to move the place for others. As a result, you have to work hard and make wedding clothes for others. How many officials can make up their minds to do it?"

Wang Pu nodded with deep understanding. Didn’t his political achievements in Linyi be just a wedding dress for others? Although this person is also a child of the Wang family in Taiyuan.

"But cement is amazing! It's fast and strong! With it, as long as there are enough quantities, it's a big Assad Assad in two days.
Chapter completed!