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Recently, Chang'an City is very lively, and envoys from various countries have come to Chang'an at the invitation of the Tang Dynasty to participate in Li Shimin's crowning ceremony of Tiankang. In fact, Li Shimin tried to do it once as early as the previous year, but there were only a few responders at that time. The reason was that the strength was speaking.

The Tang Dynasty last year did not even avenge the revenge of the Binqiao Alliance. Who would respect a loser as the Tiankang Khan, but the Tang Dynasty today destroyed the Eastern Turks, defeated the Western Turks, swept Gaochang, and suppressed the Western Regions. It was not counted as Tuyuhun, Tubo, Goguryeo, etc., but these small countries alone were dozens of them. It was still a bit valuable to collect the name of Tiankang.

In addition to the Khan's affairs on this day, various forces in the court were also undercurrents.

When Li Mu left Chang'an, all the forces he suppressed, especially the aristocratic families, breathed a long breath. They had a very deep foundation, but Li Mu's suppression was too strong and fierce, so they couldn't breathe for a while. After Li Mu left, the forces united around him lost their backbone and everything returned to their original appearance. Even Changsun Chong, Xu Ji and others were looking at Li Mu, thinking that Li Mu's decision was right, but they could not bear the power of the family behind them. They used their position to divide factions in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Now I gather in the tea shop and pretend to be the people's officials. What I am talking about is also related to this.

After Li Mu left, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which was like a small court, had been divided up by various forces, everything was well running and everyone was benefiting. However, when Li Mu stepped on Chang'an City, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which was originally obedient to various forces, was suddenly pulled by a huge centripetal force and returned to Li Mu's banner. Even Changsun Chong, Xu Ji and others, who were already alone, ignored the forces behind him, and even ignored the face of His Majesty, ran to the Dali Temple prison all day with various files.

This led to a consequence, that is, they had implemented the plan to divide the Internal Affairs Office for a period of time and brought benefits, and they were all paralyzed overnight. Their control of the Internal Affairs Office's power, even people, became a thing to check and balance them. The most annoying thing is that Changsun Chong, Xu Ji and others actually rebelled. What they did around Li Mu was just a Taoist person on his neck. Where did such people come from?

In order to protect vested interests, representatives from various families pretended to be the people, stayed in this tea shop, and discussed quietly.

This has always been like this. One monk carries water to drink, two monks carry water to drink, and three monks have no water to drink. Once there are more people, they have no backbone. Everyone looks at their own acres and three parts of the land. Everyone cares about their own interests as priority, and quarrels are naturally inevitable. But more importantly, they really have no way to deal with Li Mu. What else can he dare not do if a person who even touches the emperor's woman?

Just like the outside world, he had already put a knife on his neck. Then he had nothing to be afraid of. If he had asked him to do it before he died, it would be a bit unreasonable. Can living people compete with dead people?

Yes, most discerning people think that Li Mu is dead. There is no clue in this regard from the fact that there is no one who speaks to him in the court. In the past, if something happened to Li Mu, there would definitely be a censor impeachment, and then someone would always stand up for him. Cheng Yaojin, Tang Jian and other elders who are close to him will definitely stand up. But this time the situation is different. Not only did the censor impeachment, but no one stood up for him, nor did anyone stand up for him, as if Li Mu's incident was forgotten.

It is obvious that someone is intervening in order to achieve this effect. Because as Khan's coronation ceremony is imminent today, nothing can affect this major event. Li Mu's affairs must be pushed back.

So who can influence the officials in the court? This answer is about to come out. Your Majesty must have expressed his determination to kill Li Mu, so the officials in the court will pretend to be deaf and dumb. After all, the reason for Your Majesty to kill Li Mu this time is not so open and upright.

Yes, it must be like this.

The discussion in the tea shop extended to everyone's return home and after they found their mother. As the helmsman of the Longyou nobles, Changsun Wuji was naturally not suitable for this occasion, but he wanted to know the news, so he had to send someone to him. This person could not be a confidant or a stranger. Finally, he found a manager who was knowledgeable and powerful at home and went to listen to him.

The manager is worthy of being a good writer. When he came back, he learned all the news and any gossip he heard in front of Changsun Wuji. After listening carefully, Changsun Wuji sent the manager to the reward of money and asked the groom to prepare a car. He left the house through the back door and came to Wang Gui's mansion.

Wang Gui has been ill for the past few days and has not been to court.

He can't go to court, so why? Wang Ou is his niece. He has known His Majesty's affection for Wang Ou for many years. Even if he can now be in the position of Shizhong, it is not unrelated to this. His Majesty gave him many hints in public and secretly. But he knew that he could not handle this niece, so he kept pretending to be stupid.

In front of the emperor, it is okay to pretend to be stupid, but if you really treat the emperor as a fool, it is a big deal. Whoever thinks that a fool can be an emperor must have a waterfall in his mind?

Others may not know about Wang Ou and Li Mu, but as the Wang family in Taiyuan who is close to Li Mu, can Wang Gui not know about it, and Wang Ou is his niece, and both sides are close to Wang Gui, can he not know about it?

You Wang Gui is my minister and the attendant of the Tang Dynasty. When you know the news, you don’t tell me to hide me in the dark.

Can this be cured? Li Shimin asked Wang Gui for three consecutive days. Wang Gui couldn't stand it anymore and said he was sick at home. Just now, the Wang family in Taiyuan was arranging the import of Kunlun slaves from Linyi and Zhenla. Wang Gui helped plan the matter. Seeing that the profit exceeded expectations, he became more motivated and took a few more days of sick leave.

But taking leave is not a long-term solution. When the second sick leave was about to expire, Wang Gui couldn't think of a solution. He sat in the pavilion and drank and thought about countermeasures. At this moment, the servant came to report that it was the uncle who came to visit.

Wang Gui was surprised that when officials were in their role, they were basically leading figures in their respective factions, and they would not easily visit each other. Visiting showed a feeling of asking for something. When it was spread, it seemed as if someone was weaker and was criticized. Usually, they would make a appointment with a quiet place of a third party and not involve any party, so that they could have a good talk.

Of course, Wang Gui would not think that Changsun Wuji really needed to visit him. The great uncle of the country had no more than three people in the world who needed him to visit, and he was obviously not one of them. Wang Gui quickly asked someone to clean up the food and drinks and welcomed him to the door.

"The uncle suddenly came to visit, what's the matter?"

"Li Mu's affairs." Changsun Wuji did not go around the circle and said bluntly, "Your Majesty has been imprisoned by Li Mu for several days, and there has been no news from all parties. And you, Wang, Taiyuan, are involved in both parties in this incident. I came here specifically to ask, has Wang from Taiyuan thought of a way to escape?"

"Ha," Wang Gui smirked and said, "What's wrong with me, the Wang family in Taiyuan, Wang Ou is a married widow. What about Li Mu, when will the Wang family in Taiyuan dare to take care of him? His Majesty must be in charge. His Majesty's holy heart is arbitrary, so there are naturally appropriate arrangements."

Changsun Wuji's face turned cold and said, "Since I said that, let's just pretend that I haven't been here. It's just a waste of time." After that, he got up and was about to leave. Seeing that he was anxious, Wang Gui hurriedly said, "National uncle, help me, I really can't think of a good idea. I'm here to comfort myself. To be honest, I learned the news earlier, but it was only when His Majesty was assassinated in the valley that he discovered something. Li Mu threatened me, dare I say, it's better now, Your Majesty knows, it's really hard to be a human being to put me in the middle."

"Now there is a chance to eliminate future troubles forever."

"This" does not require the second sentence for smart people. As soon as the four words "Yongjue Longhou" came out, Wang Gui understood Changsun Wuji's plan. He wanted to get rid of Li Mu. Although Changsun Wuji seemed to have no interest in Li Mu, he even got a lot of benefits from Li Mu. However, Li Mu touched a taboo of Changsun Wuji.

For many years, Changsun Wuji has always been known as the first person in the Dragon Master. He is the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Personnel in the court, and even has the power to read memorials, and his grace is beyond replenishment. This is certainly because he is the emperor's brother-in-law, but it also shows from the side that Changsun Wuji is also extraordinary.

But since Li Mu arrived, Changsun Wuji's title of the first person seemed to have shaken. Although Li Mu never took the initiative to mention anything that was first or not, from Li Shimin obeying Li Mu's advice, cultivating Li Mu very much, and giving him the responsibility of teaching the prince, everyone can see that Li Shimin intends to train Li Mu to be the first person in the next generation.

The first old man has not died yet, and the first new man has to take office for himself and for the authority of the Changsun clan. Changsun Wuji must sweep away Li Mu.

He often followed Li Shimin and grasped Li Shimin very accurately. He knew that Li Shimin relied heavily on Li Mu, so he understood that Li Mu would never touch any small matters. Since he should not act rashly, he had to wait for the right opportunity. Be sure to kill with one blow. If he could not kill, he would be enough for Li Mu's counterattack.

The best way to anger the emperor is to pull out his throne. As one of the people who know Li Shimin the best in the world, Changsun Wuji naturally knows where Li Shimin's radius is. Wang Ou is his radius because he cannot get it. There is also a radius that everyone in the world knows, but no one dares to mention. That is the matter of Prince Yin's son. Li Jiancheng was a very beloved crown prince back then, and there is no need to say how Li Shimin's throne came from. If Li Jiancheng had children and those who were interested wanted to do something, it would be too easy. For this reason, Li Shimin has been secretly arresting the person who might be the radius of Li Jiancheng by nature. It would rather kill the wrong person than let it go. Changsun Wuji was clear.

Li Mu is now involved in Wang Ou. This is the opportunity. A reverse scale may not be possible to kill Li Mu, but what if there are two opportunities together

Changsun Wuji was prepared for a long time. He took out a piece of things he had prepared from his arms and put them in Wang Gui's hand. Wang Gui picked them up half-believingly. When he opened them, he was so scared that his hands were trembling. He looked up and said in shock, "This is too mysterious. Li Muhui is Jiancheng's son."

"You just do it or not, Your Majesty has a conclusion. Wang Ou has a close relationship with Ji Sitang, which is not a secret. Your Majesty also has this news. You can't hide it. Wang Ou's whereabouts are unknown, and he is Cui's daughter-in-law. It is really unfair to inflict the blame on the Wang family in Taiyuan. As I teach you, not only will the Wang family in Taiyuan be fine, but you will also fulfill His Majesty's wishes, and there will naturally be benefits waiting for you."

Wang Gui was undecided. He had suffered too many losses from Li Mu. Although this plan seemed foolproof, he always felt that Li Mu could still turn around, and he would be the one who was unlucky at that time.

Wang Gui said aiyi ai, "Uncle, I'm afraid I have to make a long-term plan."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "You dare not do it."

"This is not something you dare to do, it's really oh," Seeing that Wang Gui was still hesitating, Changsun Wuji snatched the things back and was about to speak, Wang Gui suddenly became ruthless and said, "What are you afraid of? I'm not afraid, uncle, keep the things, I've done this."

Only then did Changsun Wuji put down his things, laughed, and took the bus home.

At about the same time, Tai Chi Palace.

The person standing in front of Li Shimin was Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng was ordered by Li Shimin to investigate Li Mu's affairs. Today, the investigation conclusion was concluded, and Wei Zheng came to report it.

Li Shimin read Wei Zheng's memorial and suddenly remained on the ground, saying, "Wei Zheng, I always know that you are not in harmony with Li Mu. Why did you get crazy today? Why did you talk to Li Mu instead? Li Mu killed someone in front of everyone. Regardless of whether this person is Prime Minister Gaochang or not, just killing someone violates the criminal law. Why does your memorial not only not mention the criminal law, but instead think it is worthy of praise. What does this mean?"

"Your Majesty, Li Mu did what he should do and did something that was beneficial to the Tang Dynasty, why can't he praise it?" As he said, Wei Zheng took out another book of urgency and handed it to Li Shimin, saying, "I asked about the envoys of all sizes of the Western Regions today. Since Li Mu's matters should be here, after Your Majesty has read it, he will naturally know which is right and who is wrong."

"I don't look at it." Li Shimin pushed the talk aside, and he could guess what the talk was about, because what happened at that time had already been told by Hou Junji.

"I didn't want to kill him, I just wanted to teach him a lesson. Wei Zheng is really going to be angry with you. I don't need you here anymore, go down."
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