The decision of the Ju family and his son did not take too long. The next day, the next day, two trucks of gold and silver had been sent to Feng Qiuhuang. Ju Zhisheng was also very polite. When he learned that Li Mu had gone to the Ministry of Works and had not even entered the door, he asked his entourage to carry the gold and silver into the warehouse, he said goodbye and left, and went to the Ministry of Works and waited for Li Mu.

After the meeting, Li Mu was about to go to the West City to eat some mutton soup cakes. When he saw Ju Zhisheng coming, he took him with him and Dugu Jiu and the other two to the soup cake shop in the West City.

Li Mu had no rules for eating, and he would eat whatever he thought of. He also specifically instructed Ergou to pay attention to various delicacies in Chang'an City and try them when he was free. There was no way. Most of the foods in the Tang Dynasty faded out. It was not easy to find something that would fit the mouth.

If things had not been connected one after another during this period, Li Mu would have planned to learn cooking skills. But this would not be a delay. Eating is just as important for a chef to eat and cook. First eat all over Chang'an City, then study how to do it. This is called sharpening the knife and chopping wood.

The mutton soup and Hu cakes were brought up. Li Mu and Ju Zhisheng were polite, then ignored him and lowered their heads and started eating. Ju Zhisheng was worried about the matter, but seeing that Li Mu was eating deliciously, he did not dare to interrupt him. He had to drink the mutton soup in one bite, as a companion.

Finally, after Li Mu killed two Hu cakes and a bowl of mutton soup, Ju Zhisheng finally waited for the opportunity and said hurriedly: "Marty, the local specialties have been sent to the mansion. Your second wife has personally ordered and tested them. Each one is 1,000 pounds, which should be enough for the Marquis to eat for a while."

Li Mu laughed and said, "My appetite is very good. I am the age of growing up and eating a little more... But this 2,000 kilograms of local specialties is enough to eat for a while. We are friends. If I eat well, can you stop sending some?"

"What the Marquis said is that we are friends. How much the Marquis eats and how much Xiao Wang gives, the Marquis cannot lose his appetite-" Suddenly he changed the subject and said, "It's just that the matter mentioned yesterday, I'll ask the Marquis to help you."

Li Mu stared at his innocent big eyes and said in confusion: "What happened yesterday, what happened yesterday?"

"I..." Ju Zhisheng almost fainted. It wouldn't be so shameless. I just sent the money to you and turned my back in the blink of an eye. Ju Zhisheng suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Marty, the Marquis mentioned the matter of vassals last night. I discussed with my father overnight--the father believed in the faith of the Heavenly Dynasty and had made a decision. If His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty could meet the three conditions of Gaochang, this matter could be done."

Li Mu frowned and said, "Criminal, this is not right. If you can be a vassal of my Tang Dynasty, that's a good thing that many small countries can't find even with lanterns! Gao Chang didn't accept the beautiful wishes of the Tang Dynasty, but instead put forward three conditions? Do you think this is something that I was rushing to the Tang Dynasty? Forget it, just pretend that this has never happened. Don't mention it, I won't go to the front of His Majesty!"

Ju Zhisheng's attitude this time was not as humble as before. He sighed and said, "Since the Marquis said that, then we father and son will no longer be forced to do anything. Tomorrow we will go back to Gaochang, at most we will die and destroy the country. My father and son are ready!"

Li Mu blinked his eyes, and Yu Guang glanced at Ju Zhisheng. Seeing his firm attitude, he laughed again and said, "Why can't the prince still make jokes? Did I mention the matter? How could I stand by and watch? Besides, you and I are friends. You also give me so many local specialties, right? For the sake of local specialties, I have to help you! Let me talk about it first, what are the three conditions?"

Ju Zhisheng said seriously: "The first condition is to ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to inform all directions that Gaochang was a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, and was named a vassal of the Tang Dynasty, and was enfeoffed by the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty promised to protect Gaochang and promised not to interfere in Gaochang's internal affairs."

"Internal Affairs? Protection?" Li Mu did not make any statement and signaled Ju Zhisheng to continue.

"The second condition is that Gaochang cannot accept the garrison."

Li Mu smiled and said, "This is difficult. I have to protect the Tang Dynasty and not accept the garrison. How can I protect it?"

"Gaochang can set up territory on the border to build camps for the Tang army and provide military wages and food. However, the Tang army cannot enter the hinterland of Gaochang..." Ju Zhisheng was worried that Li Mu would be angry and quickly explained: "Gaochang has a small country with few people. If the Tang army enters Gaochang, the foundation of the ancestors will be destroyed. It will be considered that my father and son will judge the gentleman with the heart of a villain. Please understand!"

Li Muhe Xi Ni said: "What does this have to do with me? I am a free official, just to spread the word. It depends on whether Your Majesty is considerate or not."

Ju Zhisheng repeatedly claimed yes and said: "This last condition concerns Xiao Wang himself. Gaochang wants to make a relationship with the Tang Dynasty forever, and Xiao Wang hopes to marry the Tang Dynasty princess..."

"You fart!" Li Mu immediately squirted Ju Zhisheng's face and cursed: "Your Majesty's daughter, the oldest one is only twelve years old. How old are you, how dare you speak up?"

Ju Zhisheng didn't expect Li Mu to react so much. He just thought he didn't understand the marriage matter and explained patiently: "Marty, this marriage matter has been happening since ancient times. Besides, it is not necessary to get married immediately. You can decide on the marriage first, and wait until the princess and the hairpin before getting married. Xiao Wang can wait..."

"That's not OK. I can't help you with this matter!" Li Mu said it directly. When he was a child and studied history, he was very dissatisfied with marriage. Throughout history, marriage is often accompanied by humiliation. In history, marriage is only married to a barbarian marriage, but it is rare for a prince to marry a barbarian princess. From this we can see that marriage is a great unfair thing for women, especially princesses.

Li Mu opposed this kind of thing from the bottom of his heart, and he subconsciously felt that this kind of thing should not happen. If the country is strong enough and has countless ways to solve problems, marriage is definitely not a good option.

Besides, even if you want to marry, Gao Chang does not have the qualifications.

Li Mu said coldly: "Three things I can help you, the first two. The third thing I can't help you, and I can't find this bad luck in front of His Majesty. If you don't give up, you can just submit your own example and see what answer Your Majesty can give you."

Seeing Li Mu's face changed, Ju Zhisheng didn't understand why, but he didn't dare to say it again. Moreover, the marriage was just to add icing on the cake and add an extra layer of insurance. Even if it didn't work, it would be harmless. As long as the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agreed to the first two conditions, the matter would be done.

The Central Plains Dynasty has always been concerned with face. As long as these two conditions are explained to all directions and let the surrounding countries know it, it is equivalent to providing the best insurance for Gaochang. The master must be famous. Throughout history, it has been rare that the sect leader conquered the vassals for no reason. Although it is not insurance enough, it is also the best result that Gaochang can get under the current situation.

Of course, it would be even better if the marriage can be successful.

Ju Zhisheng apologized, and said that the first two conditions could be fulfilled. Ju Zhisheng did not give up on the marriage. He was not in vain for hang out with Changsun these days. He had met Changsun Wuji several times. He planned to work harder through the channels of Changsun Wuji, the uncle of Changsun Wuji. However, this thought could not be mentioned to Li Mu.

When the two parted, Ju Zhisheng explained to Li Mu that within three days, their father and son would leave Chang'an and return to Gaochang. Li Mu also promised that within three days, whether it succeeded or not, he would give him a reply.

Ju Zhisheng bid farewell again. Li Mu got on the carriage and thought for a while, and asked Dugu Jiu to rush to the Hejian County Prince's Mansion. Now nothing is more important than his plan to make money. Let's talk about Ju Zhisheng's affairs tomorrow.

...

After noon, Li Mu arrived at the Hejian County Prince's Mansion, but Li Xiaogong had not gotten up. Li Mu waited in the study for a long time before Li Xiaogong came in yawning. The servant brought a bowl of sobering soup. Li Xiaogong drank it like swallowing medicine while glanced at Li Mu, saying, "Boy, why are you here so early?"

Based on the time of my previous life, it will be 2:00 p.m. Now it's still early?

Li Mu was too lazy to argue with him, so he took out a stack of land deeds and handed them to Li Xiaogong for a look.

"What's this..." Li Xiaogong flipped over and his eyes became brighter and brighter: "The land deed of Meixianlou? Well, Meixianlou is good, and Sanniang in Meixianlou is a great song and singing... Huancai Pavilion? Huancai Pavilion is also good, there are twin sisters inside--"

Seeing Li Xiaogong's appearance as if he was very familiar to him, Li Mu thought to himself, you are an old pervert, and he said he was just a regular visitor to Chunfeng Tower. Look at this, you have been sleeping all over Pingkangfang! Fortunately, I am clean, otherwise wouldn't I have become my brother-in-law with you? It's disgusting to think about it!

Li Xiaogong looked it over and returned the land deed to Li Mu, saying, "You kid are so capable! In just two days, you bought half of Pingkangfang. I am really curious. How did you do it? This is not something that can be solved with money!"

Li Mu talked about the replacement of shares, and Li Xiaogong said in surprise: "Isn't this a loss of money? Are you stupid? If you don't raise an egg, you have to kill the chicken to get the eggs. What's your idea?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "What can you think? You said, be sure to protect yourself!"

"Mingzhe protects himself..." Li Xiaogong thought about it, then suddenly laughed, and said, "It's the extreme, the extreme... I don't think so thoroughly. Boy, I still underestimate you. Such a big piece of fat meat, I will give up if I say I'll give up. I'm so proud of myself. But it's a good thing. You don't lack money, you have less to bear any more responsibilities and less constraints in the future."

Li Mu did not say anything, but changed the subject and told him about the matter that Ju Zhisheng had just asked him. After hearing this, Li Xiaogong frowned and said for a while: "Li Mu, if you ask me for my opinion, my suggestion is that you should not participate in these things."

“Why?”

Li Xiaogong asked replies without answering the question, saying, "Li Mu, do you know why you are wandering among all forces, but no force is really willing to target you?"
Chapter completed!