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"Go on!"

Eunuch Gao shouted sharply, and the huge team began to move. Cheng Yaojin and thousands of guards surrounded Li Shimin in the middle. This time, even if it was an assassin, even a mosquito would definitely not fly in.

Wang Zhi was dead, and there were five assassins left, all of whom were sent to Dali Temple for prison. The reason why he was not immediately beheaded was that Li Shimin's imperial edict was clearly written. If he was killed according to the existing Tang Dynasty laws, he would have to destroy the three clans. Therefore, in order to save people, he had to practice the law. Therefore, before the practice was completed, these people could not be killed. If they were killed, they would be incorrect. They should be detained until the practice was completed, at least after the modification of the law was completed, it would have to be at least a month.

Li Shimin left, but all the officials still didn't leave. They were really confused and wanted to verify with Li Mu. Li Mu was rare to be generous. He asked the chef to cook when he was about to noon. This time he did not use simple food to mess with it. Although it was not particularly rich, it was also a normal standard.

Two large round tables were placed in the yard, and finally these big men in the court had a seat. Everyone thanked Li Mu first, saying compliments such as being promising and turning the tide. Li Mu also enjoyed it with a smile. Everyone toasted each other in a hypocritical situation, which was a joy for the host and the host.

But when he arrived at Wei Zheng, he was a little stuck. What happened in front of Li Shimin just now made Wei Zheng feel a little ashamed, but his intuition told him that he must have fallen into Li Mu's plan. Under the two contradictions, Wei Zheng was very uncomfortable. But he couldn't leave and had to keep silent.

He didn't want to say anything, how could Li Mu let him go? After dealing with Yu Shinan's toast, Li Mu brought a glass of wine to Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng hurriedly stood up, very embarrassed, and didn't know what to say.

Li Mu respected Wei Zheng's wine, and Wei Zheng quickly filled it up, picked it up and drank it all.

After drinking, Li Mu said, "Don't you know that I often quarrel with Duke Wei, but when I encounter major events, do I highly recommend Duke Wei?"

This is just a nonsense, but no one can persuade Li Mu, and he waits for him to say it himself.

Wei Zheng also said: "I want to know the reason for this."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Then I will solve my doubts for you today so that I can save you from the hard work of guessing."

Li Mu sat next to Wei Zheng and talked happily: "All the conflicts between me and Duke Wei are not personal grudges. I believe that the Duke will not deny this?"

When everyone heard this, they nodded. The matter between them was obvious, one by one, and it was indeed not involved in personal grudges.

Li Mu said again: "Besides, I admire Mr. Wei very much. There are two points. One is: courage. Mr. Wei's courage is the best in the court. When no one dares to speak out for many things, only Mr. Wei dares to speak out. The second is: open and honest. I fight with Mr. Wei. If I am lucky enough to win, Mr. Wei will never accept it. Without a single quibbling, he will never take despicable measures. This is a gentleman. Everyone fights with each other and rely on their abilities. Victory means victory, and defeat is defeat. Like this time," Li Mu paused, his lips raised slightly, and glanced at everyone and said: "... Like the assassin this time, I know that he is coming for me. If I hadn't been for my great life and had come here to visit, there was a master like Mr. Gao, who had won time to breathe. Perhaps today, the dukes would not drink with me, but to pay their respects in front of my grave."

As soon as this said, the scene suddenly became cold. Wang Gui opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he still didn't speak.

Li Mu took a deep breath and said, "I set up this table today to invite all the officials to the banquet. I want to inform the person behind the scenes through the words of the officials. Today, Li Mu is not repaying his grievances with kindness, but just pity the innocent young and old. I don't need anyone to appreciate it, nor do I need anyone to give me any favors. No one wants to fight in the future. Everyone will rely on their own abilities. But if there is another assassin, they will bear the consequences."

Having said that, there was a little harshness. Changsun Wuji didn't know if he was angry or kind-heartedly reminded him, and said, "Li Mu, you are so serious. Are you a threat?"

Li Mu looked at Changsun Wuji, smiled and said, "If the uncle thinks it is a threat, then listen to the threat. You might as well be more arrogant. With my credit and ability, and my position in your Majesty's heart, looking at the court and the country, who dares to underestimate me? Who would like to fight with me? Then you might as well try it. Do you think I am a young boy who has just entered Chang'an City?"

A trace of anger flashed through Changsun Wuji's eyes, but he did not ejaculate. Instead, he smiled and said, "This statement makes sense. Nowadays, whoever treats you as a young boy will be a rotten wood."

Li Mu laughed and said, "But I believe that you will not harm me. I say these words to you, but for those who can only hide behind others and use villain tricks. I want to make it clear again that Li Mu does not allow enemies, nor does he do anything to eliminate dissidents. I like respectable opponents like Wei Gong. Everyone has different opinions. They all rely on their abilities to recognize them if they win or lose."

"Didn't Your Majesty say that in the future, the Tang Dynasty must follow the laws of everything, and govern the world by law. Do not avoid ministers in punishment, and do not give up on good deeds. We all abide by the laws and regulations and follow the rules. It is best not to break out of the rules. If this cage is opened, I am afraid that I will not be able to control myself. If I accidentally kill someone and pass it out, I will blame me for being heavy and bullying."

Seeing that Li Mu had another clever look hidden in his words, Changsun Wuji was worried that he would arouse public anger, so he had to take the blame for him and joked: "I understand what Li Mu means. He said, don't do some villainous actions. Li Mu, don't worry, you will never have it again. This time, Your Majesty was furious. If you hadn't relied on you to deal with help in front of His Majesty, you would have almost lost your lives. Is this lesson not enough? As long as you are not stupid, you will know it."

Seeing Changsun Wuji pulling back the words, Li Mu also said with the flow: "My uncle is right or not. I have done my best. But at the root, it is our Majesty's wiseness. In fact, I have already seen that after His Majesty said the words to destroy the three tribes, I felt a little regretful. After all, what is the people? Your Majesty is a rare wise ruler. How can you not understand these principles? It's just that there is no way to go. I saw that when I gave Your Majesty a step, the matter would be done, and even if I did not hesitate to overhaul the law, how many emperors in ancient and modern times can do it? If Your Majesty is stupid and gives him a step, he will still die tens of thousands of innocent people. In the final analysis, it's Your Majesty's wiseness!"

This record is a textbook-like flattery, with rigorous logic and cannot be refuted. Even if everyone does not agree very much, they will echo.

Li Mu became more and more moved as he spoke. He sighed and said, "Don't be bored when he said this. I will say a few more words. It's not just a preaching, but a little bit of emotion."

"Just like this time, many of you all think that Your Majesty seems to be a little too much, but you might as well put yourself in your shoes and think about it. If you were Your Majesty, how could you not be angry? Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have worked hard to govern, recuperate, and have light taxes and taxes. You may not know that before I took charge of the treasury, Your Majesty's three meals were not a trace of meat, and you could only eat meat every three days. This is what I saw with my own eyes. How many days did you eat meat? In comparison, aren't you ashamed?"

"But it was this kind of Majesty. He worked hard to do everything an emperor should do, but could not get the support and respect he deserved. Instead, he attracted assassins - of course, this time the assassin killed me, I knew it, but for His Majesty, the assassin was here to kill him, how could he not be angry?"

"After something happening, no one dares to take responsibility for this matter and stand up to reconcile it. How can Your Majesty not be disappointed? As a minister, you should share the worries of the country and your Majesty. If your Majesty needs someone to do, no one of the ministers should be the ones who are in charge, then what does Your Majesty want your Majesty to do? If you are a minister, you cannot share the worries of Your Majesty, you will be in vain and have no place to do anything - I think this person is a little shameless."

Wang Gui lowered his head, silent, and was worried. He didn't think Li Mu was saying this casually. Was it because His Majesty was instructed to me? When His Majesty left, he did not pursue Wang Zhi's tongue-breaking matter. Could it be that he wanted me to resign and keep a face?

Li Mu continued: "... Moreover, as an emperor, Your Majesty also has his own suffering! As a minister, we have to understand Your Majesty. Let me give you a simple example, just watch the play. Everyone knows that I opened a theater in Pingkangfang and was performing "The Injustice of Dou E". This play is quite long, and it can't be divided into several days. Your Majesty likes "The Injustice of Dou E", but he can't watch it every day like ordinary people. But he is the emperor. The emperor has endless memorials to review. If he keeps the memorials and writes two strokes on his daily notes, he will become a fool. Is this fair? The emperor is also a human being. Can't you be able to watch a play? No! Because he is the emperor."

"As an emperor, you must abandon your selfish desires. Unless he does not want to be a wise king or a tyrant, he can do whatever he wants. I often meet with Your Majesty, and I see these things in my eyes and feel sorry for them. Your Majesty is really not easy. He must be very upright in front of others, otherwise..." Li Mu glanced at Wei Zheng next to him: "... Otherwise, some censors who have nothing to do after eating and have nothing to do, and show a traitor who everyone else calls him a treacherous minister, and he is just an important minister and is determined to advise him..."

Wei Zheng couldn't help but say, "It's almost OK, I've been talking about the Censorate for a long time..."

Li Mu smiled and said, "I didn't point out the censorship. I was just talking about the Censorate... Mr. Wei, don't say anything I want to listen to. I just think that the Censor of the Censorate has a lot of nonsense and is not capable. He always grasps some trivial matters endlessly. He has made no achievements in the real tricks. It's really time to rectify them!"

Surprisingly, Wei Zheng did not refute and responded in ambiguously, not knowing whether he had heard it or not.

Li Mu pulled the topic back and continued, "Is it easy to be an emperor? It's not easy! I have been reading the Records of the Grand Historian recently and sighed that which emperor is easy? It's not easy! In any period, the court is not a one-hearted mind. There must be three or five forces, seven or eight gang members. Don't you all know what your Majesty is? Your Majesty knows very well. What is imperial art? It's like a bowl of water. To be an emperor, you have to flatten a bowl of water, impartial! So many times

, There is nothing right or wrong. Just like this time, some of the people among the Dukes were named and criticized, which may not be that serious. That is because Your Majesty is warning you that if you cross the line, it will be fine if you collect it. Your Majesty has not deposed you, but you still have to keep you. You cannot give up on yourself, don’t be resentful, don’t be dissatisfied, and don’t hold grudges to Your Majesty, because after all, Your Majesty still loves every minister. Otherwise, Your Majesty will call you ‘Love’, right?”

Everyone looked at each other and was stunned. None of the people here have been an official for more than 16 or 17 years, but after hearing these words, they still felt admiration from the bottom of their hearts. Such shameless words were said unchangedly - otherwise, they would say that they were a holy family at a young age, and they were unparalleled? It was really extraordinary!

Li Mu glanced at the southeast corner of the warehouse and saw that the figure who was there was gone. He put away his hypocritical smile, sorted out his expression, and said, "Oh, after saying so much, let's make a summary at the end. I hope that all of us will do our duty well, all for the Tang Dynasty. Some differences are inevitable. Everyone will unite and work together!"

As he said that, he picked up a cup, everyone agreed and there was a lot of fun again.

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Li Shimin returned to the Tai Chi Hall after three days of separation. He removed the white cloth wrapped around his wrist and moved it for a while. It was no longer hindrance. The golden sore medicine left by Sun Simiao did not leave even a scar on his wrist, but the skin on the wound was a little whiter and tender.

Ji Kuo's voice sounded, Yuan Tiangang appeared in the hall, knelt respectfully on the ground, and said, "I failed to find the news in advance and let Your Majesty be in danger. I am unforgivable to punish you."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "The incident happened suddenly. You didn't blame you for not knowing the news. How did these assassins find out about the details? King Yan... King Qi, is there any news?"

"The assassin's background has been discovered. Wang Zhi's junior brother can be confirmed to be a "Ji Si Tang" person. The two rangers were the desperation he hired, and there are some names in the world. As for the instructor of the gun and stick," Yuan Tiangang paused for a moment, his voice was a little weaker, and said, "It was indeed sent by King Qi."

"This rebellious son!"
Chapter completed!