The Snake Spirit General Altar is located in the 100,000 mountains in southern Xinjiang. The Spirit Pool of the General Altar is nice, but it is actually a snake nest that raises poisonous snakes. It is also the place where the Snake Spirit leader burys his burial and punishes the snake spirit culprit. Because he raises more than a thousand kinds of poisonous snakes, when there are too many types of snakes, the entire snake nest will undergo abnormal movements. It will take two or three years to do so. At this time, people with spiritual snakes, that is, the leader of the sect is in charge of the spirit pool and suppress abnormal movements. It can be calmed down in one or two months, which is not a big problem. But if the Snake Master cannot suppress it in time and the snake nest riots will be at a low level, at a low level, there will be casualties of the poisonous snakes that have been kept for many years, and at worst, there will be snake tides, hundreds of poisonous snakes rush out from the snake nest and flow into the mountains, Miao Village. At that time, it will not be snakes and beasts, but the people of Miao Xinjiang who die.

Since the snake spirit leaders of all generations usually did not leave Miaojiang for too long, the outbreak of this snake tide rarely happened. There are only one record in the sect, but this time, tens of thousands of people died in Miaojiang.

Later, Snake Ling set a rule that no matter what happens, as long as there is a sudden movement in the spirit pool, the leader must return to the holy mountain to sit in the spirit pool. Miaojiang is the foundation of Snake Ling and cannot tolerate any gap.

There was an accident in the inheritance of this generation of snake spirit leader. Cui Yuzheng, the leader who was originally the host of the spirit snake, failed to get the favor of the spirit snake. Instead, Wang Ou, who had nothing to do, became the host of the spirit snake. This thing that the leader should be responsible for became what she had to do.

Wang Ou is naturally responsible for the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Miaojiang. Even though her belly is already very big, after receiving the news, she is still ready to rush over there.

It took three or four months to go there this time, plus the time to calm the turmoil of the Spirit Pool. It seems that the child in Wang Ou's belly will be born on the holy mountain of the Snake Spirit General Assembly.

Wang Ou left, so he saved some whispers. Mama Rong said in her heart that she did not show any expression and responded, looked at Pang Da at her feet, and asked, "Miss, do you want to bring it with you now?"

"This..." Wang Ou looked at Pang Da and was a little hesitant. Although Pang Da was just a panda, it was Li Mu's "godson", which was different from ordinary pandas. After spending many days together, it had occupied a considerable position in Wang Ou's heart. It was not just a pet, but more feelings.

The spirit pool was moving abnormally, and there must be poisonous snakes all over the holy mountain. Wang Ou was not sure if he would hurt Pangda. She was worried that if she didn't care about it, she would harm Pangda's life. If she saw Li Mu one day in the future, she would not be able to explain this matter.

"Madam, can you ask my sister to do it for you-" Wang Ou was about to tell Madam Rong that she would ask Sister Lu to take care of Pangda for her for several months, but Pangda seemed to understand and actually rushed to Wang Ou's feet, rubbing her big head against Wang Ou's legs, and she refused to move. Seeing that it looked like this, Wang Ou couldn't say anything to throw it down. She squatted down and patted Pangda's head with difficulty, and said, "Okay, okay, don't leave you, let's go together. But when you get to the place, you have to follow me immediately, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with if you are injured."

Pangda looked up at her, cute, as if she understood, but she seemed to have understood nothing. Seeing it like this, Wang Ou rubbed its big head and said to Mama Rong, "I'd better take it with me. Please tell my sister that if there is any news about my husband, please let me know."

"This is natural, the old servant understands."

Wang Ou turned around and the carriage. Pangda couldn't climb up, but it seemed as if it could communicate with the horse. Two horses pulling the carriage actually lay down and let Pangda get on the carriage.

The horse's hooves walked away, and Mama Rong also withdrew her gaze. She turned around, raised her hand, and fell from the tree next to her. Judging from her skills, they were all extraordinary.

"You guys, please follow along the way to protect them. Remember not to let Miss Wang see any news about Li Mu."

The leader nodded, and several figures swayed and disappeared in the forest.

...

In the middle of the night, Li Mu woke up!

He dreamed that he was separated from Wang Ou and never thought of her again. He quickly closed his eyes and checked the location of the Dao Biao Stone, but it made him very confused. The Dao Biao Stone was actually walking south, and the speed of moving was not slow. After calculating the distance, it should be hundreds of miles away from Luoyang.

Could it be that Pangda is in heat? He left Luoyang and went to the south to find his kind?

"Husband, what's wrong with you?" After his body became heavier, Bai Qiaoqiao felt very shallow. When Li Mu moved gently, she woke up. Seeing Li Mu in a daze, she gently pulled down his clothes and asked softly.

"It's okay." Li Mu glanced at Bai Qiaoqiao, lay down again, gently hugged her into his arms, and felt the body temperature of the person in his arms. Li Mu's mood became more stable, but the feeling that lingers in his mind still did not dissipate, and he sighed softly.

Bai Qiaoqiao felt his sorrow and asked softly: "Do you want to know your kindness?"

"Well," Li Mu replied: "I miss her and I also miss Sister Ou. I don't know what's going on now."

"Husband, don't worry, they won't have any trouble." Bai Qiaoqiao leaned into Li Mu's arms and said, "I'm so lucky that I can meet my husband and be with me. God is very good to me."

"Don't say such stupid words. It's my luck to meet you." Li Mu put the quilt over and wrapped it tightly for Bai Qiaoqiao, saying, "I have sent the letter from Gensheng. He should not dare not ignore me. If you say fast horses, you will be back soon."

"Well, I'll tell my dad tomorrow." Bai Qiaoqiao held Li Mu's hand, closed her eyes, and murmured: "Honey, go to bed, don't think about it for now."

"Okay." Li Mu also closed his eyes, but he couldn't sleep anymore. He closed his eyes and entered the system, looked at the Taoist stone representing the location of Pangda, and slowly moved south little by little.

It's so late, and I haven't stopped yet. What's the matter? It's so urgent?

Where is the destination?

...

Although the preparation for the crown prince was handed over to the prince and was prepared by the officials of the Eastern Palace, the officials of the Eastern Palace, such as Yu Zhining, still felt from the bottom of their heart that Li Shimin's original intention should be handed over to Li Mu for preparation. Although this opportunity was given to the prince, if you want to do things well, you still have to ask Li Mu for advice.

In addition, they also wanted to take this opportunity to make Li Mu have closer contacts with the prince. The real purpose was to make people see, and they felt that the person Li Mu really liked was the prince, not the King of Wei, to ensure the stable position of the prince.

How could Li Mu not know what Yu Zhining and others think? He did not point it out. In history, Li Chengqian rebelled in the late Zhenguan period. It is only five years of Zhenguan, and there are more than ten years left. Besides, Li Chengqian is still just a child and a positive child. Although Li Mu had some grudges towards Li Shimin, it had nothing to do with Li Jiancheng, and he was not so despicable that he could make them suspicious of father and son.

Therefore, when Li Chengqian needed help, Li Mu's help was not false at all. He gave Yu Zhining and others useful advice. At the same time, Li Mu was also helping Li Tai, recruiting bachelors in the Literature Museum, he helped to set the exam questions and selected some well-educated people who had not yet broken down, so that they could contribute to the "Guodizhi".

In the eyes of the outside world, his move was still betting on both sides. For the officials of the Eastern Palace, this was not a good thing. Yu Zhining relied on being familiar with Li Mu and tried to mention a question. After Li Mu noticed it, his face turned red and white, and he did not dare to refute it. He had to admit that Li Mu's position in the court and in the emperor's heart was enough to affect the candidate for the crown prince. Even if he ignored his personal gains and losses, he would not dare to provoke Li Mu and add a great enemy to the crown prince.

Li Mu is still rampant and seems invincible, but few people notice it. Li Mu has begun to interfere in the affairs of the court very rarely. Even if some things harm his interests, he seems to know nothing.

Li Shimin seemed to have given up on him and never summoned him to participate in the court meeting again. However, he did not stop summoning him, but he was summoned in the Tai Chi Palace after the court meeting.

...

Tai Chi Palace.

"Five sons are united, Your Majesty, you lost again."

"No more playing!" Li Shimin threw Bai Zi in his hand and said, "It was originally a gentle thing to play chess, but you still can't play chess. What kind of rules do you have set? How can I be your opponent?"

"Oh, Your Majesty, be careful." Li Mu quickly begs for mercy: "If you hear this for others, you will think that I have forced the king to go. In front of Your Majesty, I am the light of the bright moon. How can I compare it?"

"Stop saying useless and beautiful words." Li Shimin was not angry, so he reached out and took a note from the table and threw it to Li Mu, saying, "I have tried the gunpowder according to the recipe you gave me, and it was indeed made, but as you said, the effect is not stable. There was indeed an explosion," he paused, and Li Shimin sighed, "I have injured one and died one. I have increased my pension."

Li Mu sighed in his heart and said to himself that Li Shimin still tried. It was a pity that he died and was injured, and he lost his life for this.

"The materials are too expensive, the effect is unstable, and the production risk is extremely high. If there is less, it is useless, and if there is too much, it cannot be made--" Li Shimin sucked his teeth and said, "This thing is of little practical value."

"I have never told Your Majesty that this thing is practical." Li Mu gave Li Shimin a look of 'Look, I've said it long ago' and said, "Your Majesty, I think everything should be adapted to local conditions. In the Camel Valley, the materials are good and cheap, and it is okay to make gunpowder to defend against the enemy. But it would be a bit unworthy to transport it to Chang'an to make it. Your Majesty might as well use this thing as a deterrent to prevent the Turks. That is excellent. They have seen it and suffered losses, so they dare not neglect it."

"I and Nishu have passed the news, I trust him. When he was alive, the brotherly alliance between the Tang and the Turks should be a problem." Li Shimin hooked up with Eunuch Gao, and Eunuch Gao took the sheepskin map from the table. After removing the chessboard, Li Shimin paved the map and pointed to the Turks first, saying: "Northwest of the Tang Dynasty is now temporarily stable and southwest," Li Shimin pointed to Tubo again and said: "Looking at the meaning of the Tubo prime minister, it should be that civil strife is about to arise, and it is not worth worrying."

"It can be called a hidden danger nowadays." Li Shimin's finger moved upwards and landed in a vast area north of the Tang Dynasty, saying: "North of Hetao, Xue Yantuo!"

"Western, Tuyuhun!"

"Northeast, Goguryeo!"

Finally, Li Shimin's finger fell on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau again: "Here, Miaojiang!"

"Miaojiang?"

Li Mu basically knew this little enemy of the Tang Dynasty. But Miaojiang was indeed the first time he heard from Li Shimin. He still remembered something, but he was not sure, and a confused look appeared in his eyes.

Seeing that he was confused, Li Shimin thought he had never heard of it, and explained: "Although Miaojiang has been loyal to the Tang Dynasty on the surface, he has always refused to accept the king's transformation. But they are not only doing this to our Tang Dynasty, but have been like this in all dynasties. They nominally submit to the court, but in fact they do not allow the court to manage it. They do not pay tribute, and do not participate in major affairs of the court. They have their own set of laws and regulations. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are despising the king's laws."

Li Muqi said: "Since you are so rude, why have you not conquered them in all dynasties?"

"The miasma is full of vicious insects and beasts. The conquest is just a waste of money and food. Moreover, the poor mountains and rivers are bad, and the people are brave. All those who conquer the conquest have not succeeded."

Li Mu understood, it turned out to be a loser. No wonder Li Shimin never mentioned it before, the Tang Dynasty is so poor now. If it was only enough to fight one battle, he would definitely not choose Miaojiang to fight.

"What do you want me to do when you talk about this?"

"Last time you told me that you can avoid fighting, try not to choose to fight." Li Shimin looked at Li Mu and said seriously: "I have thought about your words for a long time and think it makes sense. At present, these hidden dangers around you are very difficult, but Miaojiang is nominally obedient to the court. I want you to think of a way to make them surrender from nominal to actual surrender."

"Tubo is now in a diminishing situation. If the matter in Miaojiang is solved, the south of the Tang Dynasty will be worryless. I can take action and hit Tuyuhun first. When the problem of Tuyuhun is solved, there is nothing to do in the west, north, and south. I can turn the spearhead and concentrate on dealing with Goguryeo."

"Oh." Li Mu looked clear and said, "Your Majesty's great trouble is Goguryeo."

"That's right." Li Shimin nodded and said, "Although the former Emperor Yang of Sui was unrighteous, his vision was unique. He would rather ignore the rudeness of the Turks than hold on to Goguryeo, which was to see Goguryeo's wolf ambitions."

Li Shimin approached Li Mu and whispered: "Do you know that Goguryeo has penetrated into the Central Plains early and has had a lot of close relationships with some aristocratic families?"
Chapter completed!