0301. Do What You Like

In the prince's heart, he was really a mute eating Coptis chinensis, unable to express his sufferings.

Because it was Li Gang who suggested that Li Mu take the blame. As his most trusted confidant, Li Gang has always had a high status in the heart of the prince, and he is a Confucian general with both wisdom and courage. Especially this time , in Chang'an City, after taking care of the second prince, Li Gang has firmly established himself as the number one person under the prince's command.

That day, when Li Gang wrote a letter suggesting to the prince that Li Mu should be taken out as a scapegoat to appease the possible wrath of the Human Emperor, the prince was very surprised.

Because he knew that Li Mu was Li Gang's son.

At that time, when the second prince was killed by Li Mu, the prince also thought about taking Li Mu, who had unlimited potential, under his command, so that the two princes and Li father and son could join forces, and it would become a good idea for a while.

After all, the prince also loves talents.

However, Li Gang suggested in the letter that Li Mu was rebellious and unruly and could not be used by the prince, so he suggested that he be abandoned.

The prince thought over and over again and agreed to the suggestion of his beloved general.

First, he could not reject his suggestion at this time, which snubbed Li Gang's heart. Second, the prince at the time also believed that under the background of having already grasped the overall situation, an innate with some potential was not really indispensable to him. .

But now... the prince really wanted to get Li Gang in front of him and ask him what kind of bullshit suggestion he made. He actually wanted to give up a being who could capture a semi-saint alive, but also let such a terrifying person A monster, taking the blame for himself.

This is simply shooting yourself in the foot.

A good hand, a bad hand.

Is there anything more tragic than this?

However, the prince finally suppressed his anger.

After all, Li Gang is his trustworthy right-hand man. He has made no mistakes over the years and is loyal. It would be too ruthless to punish him for this. What's more important is that Li Gang is still Li Mu's biological father after all. Regardless of the relationship between the two , there is nothing sordid, but after all, it is blood and family ties, which cannot be separated. Who knows whether these two people will be connected again in the future.

In the study, after smashing his favorite secret-colored porcelain penholder, the prince gradually calmed down.

"Someone's coming."

He called the maid in and cleaned the room.

Then, several confidant eunuchs hurried away with oral instructions. Within the time of burning incense, some important figures of the Prince Group were urgently recruited into the East Palace.

"My lords, please tell me how to remedy the situation." The prince resumed his calm formation and said with a smile.

He is in his mid-thirties, has an elegant temperament and a square face. When he calms down, he has an approachable aura, and in many cases, he is indeed a polite and virtuous corporal, so he is considered by many people in the Western Qin Empire to be He has the appearance of a monarch and is quite popular.

"We must send someone to Taibai County immediately." A middle-aged man with a goatee spoke directly and without thinking.

This opinion was recognized by everyone.

Nothing is negotiable, that's the consensus.

A terrifying being who captures a semi-saint alive is at least a saint, and for a saint, even the king of a country, he must be courteous again and again. The saint has terrible power in his hands. He can destroy a city in a single thought, which cannot be counted. The existence of confrontation.

"Who should be sent?" The prince looked around and said frankly: "You sirs should also know that before, because of my oversight, I wrote to the cabinet to ask the cabinet to accuse Li Mu. Now, this news has probably reached Li Mu's ears. I'm afraid it has aroused the resentment of the Taibai County Lord. This trip is of great importance." He did not say that he listened to Li Gang's suggestion, which was regarded as blocking the matter for Li Gang.

A group of officials, counselors, and ministers also frowned.

Anything that involves a saint will make people feel difficult. No one dares to plot against a saint, and they can only use profit and fame to win them over.

But the question is, what can His Royal Highness give you now?

Or in other words, what does Li Mu need now?

You have to go with what they like before you can win over them.

However, those who were doing this thought carefully in their minds and found that they did not understand Li Mu at all.

They are all important figures in the entire Western Qin Empire who can cause earthquakes by stamping their feet. There are cabinet ministers, censors who control the way of speech, ministers who control the Ministry of Punishment, and wise men who are famous throughout the Qin capital.

What they pay attention to are all major events related to the fate of the country and the government.

For them, who are so superior, hearing Li Mu's name before was quite accidental, and they only thought that this young man was a genius with excellent martial arts talent. What they valued was the future. They barely paid attention to it, but they never felt that this was the case. A young man requires them to deliberately investigate and understand, just like a giant dragon who doesn't care about a stronger ant.

However, now, Li Mu has become a quasi-sage overnight.

From looking down before to looking up now, they were still a little unaccustomed to it.

They didn't know anything about Li Mu's preferences, personality, temper, etc... So, when faced with the prince's question, no one spoke for a while.

"I heard that Li Mu bought dozens of beautiful girls in the Jiaofang Division of Chang'an Prefecture. He also wrote several thousand-year-old poems after imagining the appearance of courtesans in brothels... Therefore, it is deduced that this person must be extremely lustful." Xuan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, He spoke slowly and said: "You have become famous at a young age, and you are full of energy. If you start from this aspect..."

The prince's eyes lit up.

There are many beauties in the capital of Qin.

As long as Li Mu can be attracted, he can find anyone, whether they are relatives of the emperor or foreign customs.

"Boyan's words are wrong." The goatee who spoke before shook his head and retorted: "A sentimental person cannot write [Poems about Beautiful Women], [Poems about Watching Flowers and Thinking of Rong Dancing Alone under the Moon: When Will the Moon Be Bright?" There are] such poems, I think it is possible for Li Mu to be sentimental, but it is not enough to be sentimental, and sending beautiful women may be counterproductive."

The official name of the Minister of Punishment is Jia Huan, who is named Boyan.

The old man who spoke was called Dong Rui, but he was a master of heaven and man in the Imperial Court of the Western Qin Empire. From the techniques and paintings, he understood the true meaning of martial arts. He was indifferent to fame and fortune, and did not seek official career. Prince Fei After a lot of thought and giving many authentic works of calligraphers and painters from past dynasties, he managed to win this person under his command.

"Oh, what kind of advice does Dong Congfeng have?" Jia Huan, the Minister of Punishment, asked.

Dong Rui stood up, raised his hands to the Crown Prince, and said: "The old man has been favored by His Highness the Crown Prince and received preferential treatment. Over the years, he has not made any achievements. This time, I would like to take the initiative to visit Taibai County for His Highness the Crown Prince and persuade Li Mu to become His Highness the Crown Prince." Used."

The prince was overjoyed and said: "Okay, the one who knows my heart is Mr. Dong, but I don't know how Mr. Dong plans to persuade Li Mu? Can I, your highness, help?"

Dong Rui said sternly: "I dare to ask Your Highness to prepare one thousand kilograms of the best jade, ten thousand kilograms of five elements minerals, three thousand kilograms of other minerals, and thirty volumes of second-grade and above martial arts secrets as a congratulatory gift, and submit it to the cabinet. In the name of your majesty, please canonize Li Mu as the King of Taibai. He will take over the territory of Taibai County and have the power of life and death within his jurisdiction. He is not subject to the control of Chang'an Prefecture. If Li Mu wants to continue to maintain his official status, he can amass troops and launch a campaign. The establishment of a palace is no different from that of a prince. There is no need to worship, go to the capital, or pay taxes! If Li Mu is indifferent to fame and fortune, he can be allowed to establish a sect, and the prince is willing to provide him with all kinds of conveniences."

When everyone heard this, they all took a breath of air.

Is this condition too generous?

It's basically like splitting the earth and sealing the king.

Make the king!

Isn’t this what so many of you here want in life? In the end, there are only a few people who can actually get the throne. Such treatment can be said to be an extremely humane minister.

"Yes." The prince agreed decisively.

All the courtiers looked at the prince in surprise.

But if you think about it carefully, Li Mu is already a quasi-sage, sitting in Taibai County, and is already the de facto king of the place. Even if the prince is not granted the title, who else dares to take care of him? To collect taxes from Taibai County? Even if Li Mu started his own sect, who would really dare to oppose it?

Therefore, simply put the established facts directly on the surface, directly canonize him, and give Li Mu glory. This can be regarded as smooth sailing and giving Li Mu a good fate.

Moreover, this matter was done beautifully, which put Li Mu into the camp of the Western Qin Empire. Even if the Human Emperor came out of seclusion and knew the cause and effect, he would never punish the prince, but would reward him heavily.

Because a quasi-sage, and such a young quasi-sage, how far can he grow in the future?

Shatter the void?

No one can tell for sure.

What if this person has really broken down the barriers to the martial arts world that have remained empty for so many years?

"Then please ask His Highness to wait for the good news from me."

Seeing that the prince agreed to all his conditions, Dong Rui also saluted solemnly, then handed over to the ministers present, turned around and went out to prepare.

These conditions agreed by the prince require a day or two to prepare.

Dong Rui was not in a hurry to leave Beijing immediately.

After leaving the East Palace, he went directly to the Imperial Headquarters of the Inspectorate to meet an old friend.

If this old friend could be invited to take action, then the matter of persuading Li Mu would be 80% successful.

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Fufeng Mansion.

In the magistrate's yamen, in the meeting hall.

The prefect did not sit on the main seat, because the person sitting on the main seat was the burly King Zhenxi.

"Father, my son has sent people to Taibai Mountain, bringing generous gifts, expressing goodwill to Li Mu, and willing to turn conflicts into friendship. As the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person. I believe that he will not go against us again. After all, this matter will never happen again. He was the one who killed people first." Fufeng Magistrate said loudly.

The prefect is a middle-aged man who looks to be only thirty years old. He has a big face and ears, hands longer than his knees, a red mole at the corner of his mouth, a green robe and a sword, and a good temperament.

The King of Zhenxi nodded and said: "That's very good... By the way, let's continue to investigate and make sure you find what he likes. If Li Mu can be used by me, then great things can happen."

He also wanted to win over Li Mu at any cost.

At this time, the King of Zhenxi has completely given up the plan of revenge against Li Mu. He is just a son. If he dies, let him die. He can be reborn in the future. Those who achieve great things do not hesitate to tip. He only hopes that in the future, even if Li Mu cannot be used by him , but after receiving such a series of generous gifts, Li Mu should not be suppressed by Li Mu when he started to rebel.

"Okay, immediately inform the world that the current prince is cruel and unjust, bullying the emperor, killing the prince, persecuting loyal people, and killing innocent people. Send me the proclamation that I drafted earlier to accuse the prince of twenty-one crimes. Starting today, my [Rebellious Army] from Fufeng Mansion will attack the crown prince." King Zhenxi said with high spirits.

He completely rebelled.