Chapter 123 The Warm and Bloody Kaiyuan Prosperity (The Finale)
Li Linfu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, are you joking with Wei Chen? I am happy for the two children for such a wonderful marriage. Your Majesty will definitely approve. Wei Chen is honored."
Li Longji muttered: "It's just that you, Li Linfu, are thick-skinned. I want to reject it, but I'm afraid of hurting your face. However, don't be too proud. I reluctantly agreed. I will wait until I come back on the 21st and ask him face to face. If he
Don’t blame me if you refuse.”
Li Linfu said with a smile: "Children's marriage has always been dictated by parents and matchmakers. It's not their turn to make irresponsible remarks. However, I would like to ask your Majesty to rest assured. The two children have already met and like each other. Wei Chen can see it."
Come out and His Highness the Prince promises your full approval."
Li Longji laughed and said: "Are you such an impatient father that you want to marry off your daughter? You still tolerate their secret meeting, so shameless, whatever, Mr. Li, let's do it = marry your daughter to a prince who is nothing, you are willing to
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Li Linfu was stunned for a moment and asked: "Your Majesty is asking this question? I am scared. It is already the greatest honor for my daughter to marry His Royal Highness. What are your Majesty's plans? Why don't you make it clear?"
Li Longji sneered and said: "Seeing that I am the son and daughter's in-laws, how can I lose you? Tell me, what kind of errand can I get for Twenty-One? He is smart and clever, and idles all day long. It would be a pity to waste him. Please come up with a plan, I
Let’s think about it again.”
Li Linfu was shocked, and hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty loves you so much, and I understand this deeply. Your Majesty still has the final say in matters concerning His Royal Highness. I will never dare to overstep my bounds."
Li Longji said: "Don't do this. You have taken advantage of it all by yourself. You have to contribute some effort and take responsibility. Do you still want to refuse? In my opinion, twenty-one abilities and character are worthy of a big responsibility. You understand.
What do I mean?"
Li Linfu pretended to be confused and asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to confer upon His Royal Highness the title of a prince as soon as possible? Let him be prosperous, wealthy, and leisurely?"
Li Longji scolded: "Nonsense, it is only a matter of time before you become king. Do you really not understand what I am thinking?"
Li Linfu asked: "Your Majesty will not allow the prince to serve in the Sixth Ministry, right?" Li Linfu deliberately practiced Tai Chi to appear stupid. The more he did this, the more anxious and fond Li Longji would be.
Li Longji glared at Li Linfu and said: "Is there any other position in the Sixth Department? A prince, a small official, you can think of it, and then think about it in a higher position?"
Li Linfu shook his head: "I don't dare to think wildly. Your Majesty, please stop torturing me. Please make it clear. I would like your full cooperation. Wouldn't it be nice?"
Li Longji looked out the window, smiling and saying nothing, which made Li Linfu feel anxious.
After a long time, Li Longji said: "In today's world, when the country is peaceful and the people are safe, it is also a good opportunity to strengthen the national strength and promote the prosperity of the Kaiyuan Dynasty. Twenty-one thinking long-term, being resourceful and flexible, and supervising state affairs will definitely give full play to his advantages. Mr. Li, what do you think?"
Li Linfu was shocked, looked at Li Longji in amazement, and asked: "Your Majesty, it is an old rule of the Tang Dynasty for the prince to supervise the country. Although the twenty-first prince is resourceful and flexible, is it too abrupt to let him supervise the country? Doing so will
Where is the prince placed?"
Li Linfu complained about Li Heng, but he was very happy in his heart. He didn't expect that Li Longji actually wanted Li Mu to supervise the country. So, would the next step be to replace him with the prince?
Great, if Li Mu becomes the prince and marries him in her own time, the world will belong to them from now on?
Li Linfu was ecstatic in his heart, but his face showed anxiety and confusion.
Li Longji said: "There are many old rules in the Tang Dynasty. The rules are made by people. What's wrong with changing them? If we stick to the rules, wouldn't it mean that we in the Tang Dynasty are stuck in our own ways?"
Li Linfu asked: "Your Majesty, the prince supervises the country, works conscientiously, and is deeply respected by all officials. Is this unfair to the prince?"
Li Longji lowered his face and asked: "Master Li, what I am thinking about is the family and the country of the Tang Dynasty, not the gains and losses of a certain person. The prince has many positions. I think he is already too busy.
Mr. Li, this matter will be left to you to operate. It is up to you to decide how to advance or retreat from the officials. What I want is the result."
"Yes, Wei Chen accepts the order." Li Linfu pretended to be embarrassed and reluctant, looking at Li Longji with a bitter look on his face.
Li Longji mocked: "Stop pretending in front of me. This matter will be of no harm to you. Once it is done, I will consider your Konger's affairs again."
Li Linfu nodded in agreement, but still looked embarrassed. Li Longji didn't bother to worry, and directly waved his hand to let Li Linfu go out.
Li Longji thought for a long time about letting the 21st oversee the country, knowing that doing so would arouse criticism from many courtiers, but Li Mu's wonderful performance made Li Longji determined.
To appease the officials, it is better to let Li Linfu handle this kind of bad thing. Li Linfu is in a hurry to marry his daughter, and Li Mu supervises the country. Li Linfu is the biggest beneficiary. He does not make any effort and gets the benefits in vain. How can it be so cheap?
Li Longji saw Li Linfu's uncomfortable look and felt happy in his heart. As for whether it was true or false, it didn't matter. He was competing with these ministers and everyone was competing in their acting skills.
At this time, Li Mu and a group of people had a good meal in Qingxi Town. Everyone took a short rest and continued to get in the car.
In the carriage, Li Mu was a little sleepy. Not long after walking, he drooped his head. Cai Cai hurriedly approached Li Mu and gave his small shoulder to Li Mu as a pillow.
Qing'er didn't react, and was very unhappy when he saw that Caicai had taken the advantage. He hurriedly sat on the other side of Li Mu and offered his young shoulders.
Li Mu was made very uncomfortable by the two little girls. He opened his eyes and muttered: "How can I rest with you like this? Come on, come on. I'll just lie down for a while. If you're fine, just give me a leg."
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Caicai and Qing'er looked at each other and smiled. This was a good suggestion. The two of them helped Li Mu lean on the sofa and put his legs on the low stool. They sat down next to Li Mu, one on the left and the other on the right.
Then, he gently raised his little fist and beat Li Mu's leg. It was fair and intimate, and no one took advantage of him.
The scenery inside the car is beautiful, the sunshine outside the car is warm, and the motorcade is like a cheerful river.
Until dusk approached, the sky suddenly became extremely bright and pale, and then the sunlight dimmed sharply, alternating several times, and there seemed to be thunder roaring in the distance.
Yang Zhao had already got out of the car, looking at the sky, feeling worried, and had no choice but to knock on Li Mu's car window.
Li Mu asked: "What's wrong?"
Yang Zhao said: "Your Highness, I am afraid that the weather is going to change, and there will be thunder and lightning. Should we continue on our way, or find a place to rest?"
Li Mu sat up and Qing'er had already opened the curtains. Li Mu glanced outside and complained in his heart. This situation was obviously the prelude to a violent storm.
This autumn is really weird. There was a drought, thunder, lightning, and heavy rain, which made people panic and caused a lot of losses. It was fine to go out today, but now, the weird weather is coming again?
Li Mu asked: "Lieutenant Yang, where have we gone?"
Yang Zhao said: "We have walked a little half way, and we are almost within the Lishan boundary."
Li Mu said: "We can't leave anymore. It's estimated that there will be a heavy rain in three quarters. Find a place to rest quickly and take shelter from the rain first."
Yang Zhao said: "Not far ahead is a larger village. There may be an inn, and we can rest there."
Li Mu told Yang Zhao to go and do it quickly, and then several carriages also accelerated.
The next moment, Li Mu's motorcade stopped at an inn. Everyone came down laughing and joking. As soon as they packed their things, they saw streaks of lightning streaking across the sky.
Then came the thrilling thunder, which seemed to split the Lishan Mountain not far away.
Li Mu stood in front of the window, watching the ferocious performance in the sky, just like it was in the palace hall more than ten days ago, when thunder and lightning were raging, followed by heavy rain.
The sky suddenly became dark and low, and the black clouds pressed down and approached the field of vision, making everyone who saw it feel terrified.
Several little girls were so frightened that they gathered around Li Mu.
Li Mu suddenly saw several men in black flashing past in the dark rain curtain, and then he saw Qin Zhong leading four or five big men, chasing after them while yelling at them.
On the other side, Zuo Li also abandoned his disguise and surrounded him with seven or eight plainclothes men.
There were more plainclothes people who quickly gathered and rushed forward.
Li Mu turned around and shouted: "Everyone, please fasten the doors and windows. Don't make any noise, let alone move around. There are bad people outside."
Li Mu said and hurriedly closed the windows. Everyone became nervous. Xiao Chunzi and Xiao Huzi closed the doors and windows and then stood guard at the door. Everyone seemed to know that there was something going on outside.
Several girls, regardless of their own safety at this time, gathered around Li Mu and blocked Li Mu from behind.
Qing'er and Caicai stood in front of Li Mu, holding hands and biting their lips.
Li Mu had no idea that these little guys would fight so hard to protect themselves when in danger. Li Mu's eyes were sore, and he suddenly felt that the trip to the Tang Dynasty was so warm.
In the violent storm, everyone heard the screams of swords and swords, as well as the screams, yells and curses of men.
The tense atmosphere continued, just like the thunder and lightning storm outside.
Less than half an hour later, the thunder died down, the lightning disappeared, the heavy rain gradually stopped, and even the shouting and fighting outside completely stopped.
Two voices suddenly came from outside the door: "Zuo Li, Qin Zhong pays homage to His Highness."
Li Mu nodded to everyone and asked them to relax. Xiao Chunzi and Xiao Huzi opened the door, went out and took a look around, and saw Zuo Li and Qin Zhong kneeling a few steps away from the door.
Li Mu walked out and asked, "Two generals, get up and talk. What happened just now?"
Qin Zhong said: "Your Highness, there are two groups of bandits with unknown origins. There are seventeen in total, and they have all been killed."
Li Mu asked: "Why not leave anyone alive?"
Zuo Li said: "The people who came here are obviously dead soldiers. Even those who were hit by swords committed suicide immediately. Your Highness, please rest assured that they are not targeting Your Highness. They are also passing by here, and they seem to be going in the direction of Lishan Mountain."
Li Mu frowned and said: "Two generals have worked hard, are there any casualties among you?"
Qin Zhong said: "A total of seven people from the Forbidden Army and General Zuo's guard camp were seriously injured and 11 were lightly injured. None of them died."
Li Mu nodded and said: "This is best. You should place the wounded immediately and let them all rest."
Qin Zhong said: "Thank you, Your Highness, everything has been arranged. There are sixty or seventy people here to protect Your Highness from all sides. Please rest peacefully, and I will say goodbye."
After the two of them finished speaking, they kowtowed to Li Mu, then stood up and left.
A false alarm.
Li Mu's mood did not deteriorate. After experiencing natural and man-made disasters, he saw the world more clearly.
Warmth, blood, and undercurrents of crisis, this is the real Kaiyuan era.
I like!
Everything seemed to disappear suddenly, and the night sky became clear and clean. Li Mu looked up at the night sky, his eyes stopped in the direction of Lishan Mountain, and his heart was calm and happy.