Chapter 102 The Great Poet Is a Small Official Fan
Li Mu didn't have any exaggerated expressions and dismissed Yang Zhao casually. Even if he liked his character and person in his heart, after all, it was just a friendship, and people's hearts will be revealed over time, and it doesn't matter just a moment.
Leave it to Xiao Chunzi and Xiao Huzi first, settle down, and slowly watch his performance.
Li Mu walked towards his bedroom, with only Qing'er following him. Li Mu asked: "Qing'er, how do you feel after staying in the house for a day? Are you still used to it?"
Qing'er said aggrievedly: "Your Highness, Xiao Chunzi and Xiao Huzi are quite sensible. Although they quarrel with me at any time, they work very hard. Qing'er is a slave, and there is nothing unaccustomed to it. I just miss the princess and your highness."
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Li Mu turned around and wanted to slap Qing'er on the head, but Qing'er shyly took a step back and avoided Li Mu's hand.
Li Mu smiled and said: "How dare you hide from me? How did the princess tell you that you must cooperate with whatever I want to do? Do you understand?"
Qing'er pursed her lips and said: "Your Highness, it would be great if you listened to everything the princess said. Then you will know how to bully me."
As he said this, his head was still close to Li Mu, looking shy and scared, which was particularly alluring.
Li Mu was not merciful, and he touched her head. Qing'er's hair was soft and smooth, which touched Li Mu's sensitive nerves. Li Mu's hands naturally hugged Qing'er's neck.
The two of them entered the house together. Qing'er hurriedly lowered her head, avoiding Li Mu's wrist, and immediately changed Li Mu's clothes and shoes. She stood next to Li Mu, blushing and heartbeating, for fear that Li Mu would take the opportunity to do something impulsive.
Li Mu stopped messing around and flirted with the little girl in a controlled manner, not wanting to scare her. After all, there were suddenly more people around him now, and they were too frivolous and unruly, which would damage his reputation.
I'm tired just thinking about it.
Soon Li Mu changed his clothes. The four little girls outside brought Li Mu tea and towels and helped Li Mu wash up. The four of them left. Qing'er stood in front of Li Mu, admiring Li Mu's clothes and appearance.
, with a giggle in his mouth.
Li Mu asked: "Why are you laughing? Is there anything abnormal?"
Qing'er said: "No, His Highness the Prince changed his clothes and became more energetic. Qing'er looked at it and felt happy for the princess."
Li Mu asked: "You are only happy for the princess, don't you have any thoughts in your heart? Are you not happy?"
Qing'er blushed with embarrassment and said: "Your Highness is talking nonsense again. How dare Qing'er think about it? Okay, what other plans does your Highness have for the evening?"
Li Mu said: "Arrange some food and drinks in the small living room. Tonight, I want to invite Mr. Li."
Qing'er was puzzled and asked: "You and Mr. Li have been together all day. It seems that you were drunk just yesterday and you want to drink again today?"
Li Mu said: "You even care about drinking. It's not like going to Tianxiang Tower to drink flower wine. Why don't you go get ready and let Xiao Chunzi invite Mr. Li over."
Qing'er reluctantly agreed and went out.
Soon the food and wine were served, and Li Mu sent Qing'er and the two young eunuchs away. Tonight, he would have a private interview with Li Bai.
Li Mu filled the wine glass himself, then looked at the full wine glass with a smile on his lips.
If I say that the most interesting thing I have done in this era is definitely changing Li Bai's destiny.
Li Bai has always complained about himself. Following him, a little prince, his future is almost ruined. Li Bai can't see any future, but he still abides by his duty, especially following him silently every time.
At the critical moment, Li Mu remembered that he came to the rescue and resolved the crisis. This was the magnanimity and magnanimity of the first scholar of the Tang Dynasty.
Xiaobai, I feel wronged to you. When you couldn’t see any hope, I just gave you hope. Twenty-one, like you, has the passionate feelings of a scholar.
Li Mu grinned, a little proud and a little evil.
Li Bai had already come over and stood behind Li Mu, silently watching Li Mu's mysterious state. Li Bai frowned and did not disturb Li Mu's self-pleasure.
Li Mu was forgetful for a while, then suddenly turned his head and felt embarrassed when he saw Li Bai.
"Xiao Bai, are you here? Come, sit down quickly, I specially treat you to a drink tonight." Li Mu said, pulling Li Bai and asking him to sit down.
Li Bai sat down and then stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I have met His Royal Highness. Your Highness is very excited. How do you want to attack Li Bai when you are drinking tonight?"
Li Bai already has a psychological shadow. As long as Li Mu greets him, he feels that it will not be a good thing.
Li Mu laughed and said: "Xiaobai, look at what you said, you have misunderstood me. There is no saying that we are going to attack whomever. It is for your own good and my own good. Come on, have three drinks first."
Say it again."
Li Mu looked happy and sincerely picked up the wine glass for Li Bai and handed it to his hand.
Li Bai shook his head, took the wine glass, and drank three glasses with Li Mu in a row.
Li Bai put down the cup and asked: "Twenty-one, stop pretending and talk about business. Have you encountered any trouble again?"
Li Mu smiled and said: "Xiao Bai, do you think I am so utilitarian? I am asking for your help when drinking. I am a prince, what trouble can I have?"
"Being courteous, you must ask for something. Don't think that I can't see it, so what are you planning? Tell me?" Li Bai looked at Li Mu calmly.
Li Mu said: "Xiaobai, if you say so, I have a multiple-choice question. Please choose it first."
When Li Bai heard that he was doing another question, his face became ugly, "Twenty-one, please stop playing these children's games, okay? Don't you think your question is childish?"
Li Mu was stunned and said: "No? Xiaobai, every question I ask has been carefully considered. For example, this one tonight, you must choose an answer."
Li Bai was too lazy to defend and said coldly: "You say."
Li Mu asked: "Xiaobai, now is the prosperous Kaiyuan era. The country is strong and the people are prosperous. There are many important ways to govern the country. If you were asked to choose one among four aspects: literature, economy, science and technology, and officialdom, which one do you think is the most important?
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Li Bai looked at Li Mu seriously and asked another very heart-wrenching question. Now that things are like this, how can we talk about governing the country? Li Mu always provokes me with these heart-wrenching questions.
Li Bai said: "I am an idle person. These have nothing to do with me. It doesn't matter if I don't choose."
Li Mu knew what Li Bai was thinking, so he stood up and said seriously: "Xiao Bai, Twenty-one didn't mean to make things difficult for you. Please choose one carefully, Xiao Bai. I have something else to say."
Seeing Li Mu's solemn words, Li Bai shook his head and said: "To govern the country and ensure peace, the administration of officials comes first, and the economy comes second. As for literature and technology, any dynasty is at the bottom of the heap."
After Li Bai finished speaking, he poured himself a cup and drank several cups in a row.
Li Mu didn't say anything and looked down on literature. Li Bai felt the same way. No matter how good poems and articles were, they were just entertainment and jokes for emperors and generals.
However, putting science and technology last is also a limitation of the times. Science and technology are the primary productive forces. In this era, there seems to be no basis for it.
Everyone thinks that official administration is the foundation of governing the country.
Playing tricks, being greedy for money and neglecting justice, harming the people, and officialdom have always been like this. Are these the foundation of governing the country? Li Mu can only sigh, it is these miscellaneous things that have a long history.
Li Mu suddenly felt depressed and drank a few glasses of wine.
Li Bai stood up and said: "Twenty-one, I drank the wine and answered the questions. If there is nothing else, I will go back to sleep first."
After Li Bai finished speaking, he stood up and left. Li Mulian was stunned for a moment. When he saw Li Bai coming to the door, he realized and grabbed Li Bai.
"Xiao Bai, don't worry, we haven't said anything about it yet. Sit down quickly." Li Mu pressed Li Bai on the chair, then told Li Bai truthfully that he had found a part-time job for him.
Li Bai was shocked, as if he was drunk, and looked at Li Mu blankly.
"Twenty-one, you didn't trick me?"
Li Mu thought that Li Bai would be more aloof and say a lot of hard-to-get clichés, but he didn't expect that Li Bai would react so violently.
Li Mu asked: "Xiao Bai, you are just a low-ranking official from the sixth grade. You must have no power and power, and you have endless worries. Are you really willing to do this?"
Li Bai said excitedly: "What's wrong with the sixth rank? It's half a rank higher than the county magistrate? As long as he can enter the officialdom, ask for orders for the people, and do more things that benefit the people, that is Li Bai's greatest wish in life."
Li Bai's first true confession, Li Mu wanted to ridicule Li Bai for being an official fanatic, but he couldn't say it. Li Bai's wish was not to be proud of his poetry, but to plead for the people.
Li Mu nodded and said: "Xiaobai, if you don't think you are a junior official, it means you are not corrupt. However, in the eyes of officials, the Patent Department is just a sinecure. I don't dare to ask for orders for the people. It is certain that it will benefit the people. With your
The temperament is the most suitable."
Li Bai said: "Being an official does not matter how big or small you are; you are the best official if you do what you do in your position. Twenty-one, I have also carefully studied the lightning rods you made. These natural and scientific things conform to the will of the world and the people, and are clean.
This is what our generation should most carry forward."
Li Mu smiled and said: "Xiaobai, I didn't expect you to be so keen on officialdom. Do you want to change your cold habits in the future? An official without a smiling face will not be a good official!"
Li Bai suddenly saluted Li Mu solemnly: "Thank you for your support, Your Highness. Li Bai will not disappoint His Highness's expectations and will definitely serve as a good official."
After Li Bai finished speaking, he gave Li Mu a rare grin.
Li Mu said: "Don't do this, this Patent Department Chief is just a part-time job. Don't forget, your main job is to be a teacher for Twenty-One."
Li Bai did not defend himself, picked up Li Mu's wine glass and handed it to Li Mu's hand, "We will only drink tonight. All the words are in the wine. Once you are drunk, you will rest."