Li Mu was not surprised. He was originally going to visit Li Shimin. Li Shimin knew it in his heart, but this time he sent Eunuch Gao here, probably because of the wind released a few days ago. Li Mu said that Li Shimin was going to attack Goguryeo, which was equivalent to confirming the news that had been trapped in the fog. Before Li Shimin left Yangzhou, Li Mu clearly told him to wait a little longer. But Li Mu told him first, so Li Shimin naturally had to ask what was going on.

There was nothing big about Luoyang. Li Mu originally wanted to get up and go to Chang'an after Wang Pu arrived in Luoyang. Now it would be okay to have a day or two in advance. Fei Ge sent a letter to Wang Pu, and it would be the same when he met in Chang'an.

Li Mu's original mansion had already opened a clinic for Liu Shenwei. Li Mu no longer had a mansion in Chang'an, but his son was named Queen of Chu, and Li Shimin gave a mansion to the King of Chu. Just opposite Li Tai's mansion, Man Chang'an was also one of the top mansions. However, the King of Chu was too young and had not been weaned yet, and the mansion was empty.

Although it was empty, there were people sent by the palace to take care of them from time to time. Li Tai also ordered that the Chu Palace could come and use whatever was missing.

When Li Mu returned to Chang'an, he naturally lived here. The mansion had been repaired by Yuwengui and was completely renovated. All the expenses were taken from the Wei Palace very unceremoniously. Li Tai didn't care. He was a famous official and had no idea about money. Of course, this was because he had never lacked money. Li Shimin's favor for Li Tai was the best of the kings, and his rewards alone were several percent more than those of the Eastern Palace. Unless he went to gamble, the normal expenses would be endless.

This mansion is one step away from the imperial city, which makes it convenient for Li Mu to enter the palace to meet him.

Li Mu rushed to Chang'an overnight. When he arrived in Chang'an, the city gate happened to be opened in the morning. When he arrived at the gate of the imperial city, the court discussion was not over. Li Mu originally planned to go back to the Chu Palace to rest first, but Eunuch Gao pulled him and refused to let Li Mu participate in the court discussion.

Li Mu didn't want to go there. He didn't remember when he last participated in the court meeting. But he had no reason to refuse. After all, he was a minister of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, it was impossible for him to participate in the court meeting to be requested by Eunuch Gao. It must be Li Shimin's instructing him. If he didn't participate, he would resist the order. Although Li Shimin would not blame him for this matter, others seemed to have seemed arrogant.

Li Mu had to follow Eunuch Gao to the gate of Liangyi Hall. Eunuch Gao asked Li Mu to come in from the side door of the side hall to report. After a while, Eunuch Gao's sharp voice came: "Your Majesty has an order to announce Li Mu, the Marquis of Luoyang."

Li Mu sorted out his clothes and stepped into Liangyi Hall. In an instant, all his eyes focused on him.

Li Mu looked left and right, and found that everyone was looking at him, and he was a little furious. He looked down at him, and there was nothing strange about him. He bowed to Li Shimin and wanted to quietly walk to the end of the purple robe.

"Li Mu, come close."

"Okay." Li Mu responded, his legs shrank back and came to Li Shimin to stand in front of him. This scene seemed familiar, Li Jing on the left, Fang Xuanling on the right, and then Changsun Wuji, the annoying Wei Zheng... His eyes were so lively that Li Mu felt a little itchy on his back, clearing his throat and saying, "Your Majesty, can I say more first..."

"you say."

Li Mu looked back at the civil and military officials in the court and said, "Your Majesty, I really can't understand why the lords look at me so strangely. I haven't returned to the court for a long time. I think it's because I haven't offended them... If there is anything, please speak in person. If you stare at me like this, you won't solve the problem."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "They look at you because of a decision I just made."

"Ah?" Li Mu was stunned, and a bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart. He swallowed and said, "Your Majesty, what decision is it? It has something to do with me?"

Li Shimin said seriously: "Before the New Year, Silla sent envoys to the court, telling the story of Baekje's attack on more than 40 cities in Silla, and joined forces with Goguryeo to cut off Silla's path to the dynasty. The envoys of Silla cried and begged me to send troops to rescue Silla. For the people of both countries, I sent the Sennong Li Xuanzhu to bring an edict to Goguryeo, ordering Goguryeo and Baekje to stop the war and return the occupied land, otherwise I will attack them. The King of Goguryeo actually ignored my will and not only continued to attack Silla with Baekje's troops, but also sent envoys to the north of Mobei to instigate the relationship between the Xueyantuo Khanate and the Tang Dynasty. The wolf ambition was about to come out. I inherited the decree of heaven, how could I sit idly by? Therefore, I have decided to send a righteous army to attack the unrighteous thieves and declare war on Goguryeo."

Li Mu thought to himself, where did the Silla envoy come from? Your Majesty's lying ability almost caught up with me. But when he thought about it, there was nothing wrong with it. Silla Queen Li Zhien is now in Yangzhou, and Silla's king seal is also with her. Even if there is nothing, it is time to make up for it later.

When playing the stage, you must be both complimentary and funny. Li Mu knew how to cooperate and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is wise. The monarch and minister of Goguryeo dare to disrespect me from the Tang Dynasty. You must punish me! Your Majesty's move is in line with the laws of heaven and the people. My King of Tang will be able to win the flag and achieve success. Your Majesty's achievements will shine for thousands of years and will be a model for future generations. Your Majesty..."

"Okay," Li Shimin interrupted Li Mu'er's pursuit and said, "I have ordered Zhang Liang, the Duke of Changping County, to be the chief marching commander of the Pyongyang Road, to lead 40,000 troops from Jiang, Huai, Ling, and Ji to march from Laizhou. He also took the British Duke of Li Ji as the chief marching commander of the Liaodong Road, to lead 60,000 troops to advance to Liaodong. I will personally command the left and right guards, left and right Yulin Guards, and left and right Yingyang Guards set out from Guanzhong. After March, all the troops gathered in Liaodong and attacked Goguryeo before winter."

"This..." Li Mu wanted to say something, but he swallowed it again when he spoke. Li Shimin was able to make these decisions, so he would not be talking nonsense. It must be the result of many discussions by civil and military officials in the court, at least the core personnel. With the participation of the military god Li Jing, there should be no problem, and his worries seemed a bit redundant.

"I am leading the army outside, and someone needs to decide what is happening in the court. I decided to order the prince to supervise the country, but the prince is young and needs a steadfast person to assist in the government. After thinking about it, I will only..."

Li Mu finally heard something, and he didn't care about his superiority and hurriedly interrupted Li Shimin's words and interrupted: "Your Majesty wants to ask me who is better for the government? Is there a few candidates in my heart? Is this one? Naturally, I am the uncle of the prince, and his virtuous minister. In my opinion, there is no more suitable candidate for the government to be responsive. If you want to avoid suspicion, then there is someone to choose. Fang Xiang is resourceful and mature, and with him in charge, Your Majesty will be safe... "

Li Shimin didn't say anything, watching Li Mu's performance, and listened to him saying one name after another, neither saying it was OK nor saying it was OK. When Li Mu finished performing, Li Shimin said, "I personally commanded the army and someone must accompany me. The people you mentioned were all counselors in my army in the early years. This time I personally commanded the army, they must accompany me, and they are indispensable. It is related to the foundation of the country and cannot tolerate any carelessness. If you lose this battle, you will understand the consequences in your heart. I have been thinking about it and thinking about it, and it is safest to leave this auxiliary government affairs to you."

"Your Majesty, I have a lot of things..." Before Li Mu finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Shimin. Li Shimin frowned and said, "You are my minister. Do you want to resist the order? I know you have something to do, but your affairs are not important. The most important thing in the Tang Dynasty at present is the war against Goguryeo. All matters must be avoided. I have made up my mind to appoint you as the Grand Secretary of the Secretary, temporarily serve as the Minister of the Shangshu, and assist the prince in supervising the country. I entrust my family, country and the world, and I hope you will not say any more rude words."

"Your Majesty..." Li Mu looked at Li Shimin pleadedly. If he had known this was the case, he would not have stepped into Liangyi Hall no matter what.

"After I leave Chang'an, you will assist the prince in the court to take charge of the government. After all matters are handled, you will be ordered to copy a file and send it to my military account. All prisoners who are sentenced to death will be sentenced to prison until I come back. I will give you the power to command all officials. If the prince is naughty, you can discipline me for me."

Li Mu was anxious, but he didn't dare to say much. Because he was not sure what Li Shimin was thinking. This happened too hastily and had no preparation before. Li Shimin suddenly came like this, which caught him off guard.

Countless thoughts flashed in his mind, but Li Mu finally didn't say it. In front of the civil and military officials in the court, even if he was unwilling to do so, he could not violate Li Shimin's will in public. He had to sigh softly and bow to take the order down.

Li Shimin was very happy and signaled Eunuch Gao to announce his retreat. When all the officials left, Li Mu naturally could not leave. As the officials left the hall, they were led by the little eunuch who had been waiting here to the side hall of Liangyi Hall.

Li Shimin waved his hand, and the little eunuch retreated. Even Eunuch Gao retreated after serving two cups of tea. In the huge side hall, only Li Mu and Li Shimin were left.

Li Shimin picked up the teacup and signaled Li Mu to drink tea. Li Mu looked at the green tea leaves and all his thoughts came out. Hundreds of years later, a man named Zhao Kuangyin also passed a glass of wine and handed over the military power in his hands with the generals who conquered the world. Li Shimin also used this trick. Could it be that the matter of privately transferring the Three Thousand Jinyiwei was about to be exposed?

"I made a decision without discussing with you. You won't blame me, right?"

"I am Your Majesty's minister, so naturally whatever Your Majesty says... But," Li Mu carefully said: "I am only two hundred years old, so what is the virtue of being able to serve as the Minister of the Shangshu. What's more, before Your Majesty ascended the throne, it was originally the Minister of the Shangshu. How dare I compete with Your Majesty? Your Majesty is so proud of me."

"You're worried too much," Li Shimin smiled and said, "I have never said that there is no order to set up a Shangshu. I am the emperor, and Shangshu is the Shangshu. How can I confuse it? Besides, you are just serving Shangshu. Just to assist the prince in charge of the country, and have a legitimate identity. Before you come back, I have discussed with all officials. I will leave Wei Zheng to supervise your words and deeds. Although he is your father-in-law, you know his temper. If you do something wrong, he will definitely not help you."

Li Mu pursed his lips and was still struggling, saying, "I am afraid that I will betray the holy grace."

"I know what you are thinking..." Li Shimin sighed: "I didn't plan to let you assist in the administration. I also know that you still have a lot of things to do in Yangzhou. But now, I have no choice." Li Shimin sighed and said: "Li Mu, you are not an outsider. I can trust you and believe that you will not talk nonsense-"

"Crown Prince, Cheng Qian..." Li Shimin sighed and said, "He, he is not close to the Crown Princess."

"Ah?" Li Mu was stunned and said, "Maybe the prince is young and hasn't yet learned it?"

"Oh, if this is the case, I have something to say!" Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said, "He, there is an actor around him, and this is really--" Li Shimin couldn't continue to say it, but Li Mu had already understood it. Li Shimin's meaning was that Li Chengqian was not fond of women and preferred male style.

Li Mu instantly remembered a gossip about Li Chengqian in later generations. According to unofficial history, Li Chengqian had a beloved opera singer named Chengxin. After being discovered by Li Shimin, he was executed. Li Chengqian set up a tablet for him in the East Palace, worshiping him every day, and cried bitterly. It was also because of this incident that the father-son gap was irreconcilable, which eventually made him determined to rebel.

Could it be that the musician Li Shimin mentioned is the one that is satisfactory in history?

Sure enough, what should have happened will still happen. Li Shimin and Li Chengqian haven't seen each other for a long time, and they really couldn't imagine what this kid would look like when he was with a man.

"Who can I tell you about this kind of thing? The matter of the imperial commander's personal expedition has been decided long ago. All my plans are all based on my leadership of the army. Therefore, I must go to this battle myself. After I leave Chang'an, I will be the crown prince's supervisor. The crown prince must have an assistant minister at his young age. This matter cannot be hidden."

Li Shimin sighed: "After all, he is the crown prince and the crown prince of the country. If such a reputation is heard, where will my face be placed, where will the Tang Dynasty face be placed, and where will the royal family face be placed? After thinking about it, only you can keep this matter hidden."

Li Mu grinned and said, "Your Majesty, you can only hide it for a while. How many people in the Eastern Palace and how many spies there are, will be spread sooner or later. This is nothing we can do about it."

"So I asked you to find a way!" Li Shimin lowered his voice and roared. He stared at Li Mu's eyes and said, "I want you to solve this matter before I return to the court with triumphant success. No matter what method you use, I don't want to see that music actor!"

"Your Majesty means—" Li Mu tentatively guessed: "Kill me?"

"If you can make Chengqian not hold a grudge against me, you can kill me."

Li Mu stopped talking, isn't this nonsense? If you don't want to take the blame, just let me take the blame? Li Chengqian is the future emperor. I killed his little baby. What should I do in the future? Unless Li Chengqian cannot become an emperor, this is not difficult. Because in history, Li Shimin's successor was not Li Chengqian but Li Zhi. He has just been weaned and is still holding in the arms of Empress Changsun.
Chapter completed!