Li Yuan.
Front hall.
The fourth prince, Mu Bai, arrived in person.
Everyone knows that the friendship between the fourth prince Mubai and the legitimate son of the Li family was a revolutionary friendship forged when they fought against the demon clan together in Mobei.
Even if they are not life and death acquaintances, they are not comparable to ordinary friendships.
Therefore, the fourth prince's visit to Li Garden would not arouse too many suspicions.
Of course, there are also many people who speculate that the Li family has begun to side with the fourth prince. After all, there is no real friendship between the royal family and the common people.
Everything is just profit.
To this.
No matter Mu Bai or Li Ziye, they all knew it well, but they still did what they should do.
The more something is hidden, the more people will doubt it.
They weren't having an affair, so what were they afraid of?
"Your Highness, let's try the taste of this Yunfeng tea. This year's new tea was just delivered yesterday."
In the front hall, Li Ziye personally made tea to entertain the guests. After the tea was cooked, he poured a cup for the fourth prince in front of him and said.
Mu Bai nodded, picked up the tea in front of him, took a sip carefully, and said truthfully, "Just average."
Hearing this, Li Ziye also poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and then frowned and said, "It's really average, just drink it, don't waste it."
"Um."
Mu Bai responded without paying attention and said, "Brother Li, I heard from the eleventh brother that you taught him how to crack the Mobei Iron Cavalry?"
"Cracking doesn't count."
Li Ziye shook his head slightly and said, "In a cold-weapon war, the cavalry will always be the most powerful unit. There is no one. If you want to fight against the cavalry, you can only continue to consume them. My proposal to His Highness Eleven, It's just a mixed training method. The extent to which we can train and what kind of results we can achieve mainly depends on His Highness Eleven's ability to lead troops."
"Brother Li is too modest."
Mu Bai said calmly, "I know Brother Eleven's temper. He is proud by nature. If Brother Li's method is just talk on paper, he will definitely not be so convinced by Brother Li."
"War is essentially the consumption of resources and the accumulation of experience. My suggestion will be in vain if it can shorten the experience accumulation process."
Li Ziye said seriously, "Your Highness, I can use all my knowledge to help Dashang block Mobei's cavalry, but these are only enemies from outside. Dashang's most troublesome enemy comes from Dashang itself."
"What does Brother Li mean?"
Mu Bai frowned and said, "Are you talking about the eldest brother?"
"Yes, but not entirely."
Li Ziye said seriously, "It's not just the eldest prince, but also the third prince, even the eleventh prince, and the four kings who are competing for the title of legitimate son. For Dashang, it is a waste in itself. The longer it is delayed, the more difficult it is for Dashang." Unfortunately, throughout the dynasties, it is not uncommon for brothers to fight against each other and brothers to kill each other, and every time there is not a river of blood and a great loss of vitality."
"What exactly does Brother Li want to say?" Mu Bai said solemnly.
"Thunder tactics reveal the heart of a Bodhisattva!"
Li Ziye said word by word, "In order to heal his legs, the eldest prince did not hesitate to collude with the demon clan and harm the people. He has such a vicious heart. He must not be allowed to get the position of prince. And the third prince is also a person with deep thoughts. My Li family has had troubles many times, and the third prince’s shadow is behind it. Moreover, the eleventh prince has already stated that he will only withdraw from the position of prince if you, the fourth highness, take the seat. In fact, the situation now is very clear, your highness the prince. This position is the best choice for Dashang."
Mu Bai frowned again and said, "You can take the position of prince as long as you want. After all, it depends on what the father says."
"The rule of great merchants is to establish direct descendants and elders."
Li Ziye earnestly advised, "His Royal Highness takes over the position of Crown Prince. This is His Highness's greatest advantage. His Highness has not fought before, and there are still many ministers in the court who support him. In addition to the efforts of the Empress and King Zhongwu, His Highness's identity as the legitimate son , in fact, it played a big role.”
At this point, Li Ziye paused for a moment and continued, "Also, where is the Eleventh Prince? Your Highness, His Highness Eleventh Prince has made it so clear. Why are you so indifferent? What His Highness Eleventh Prince wants. It’s just a promise. If His Highness expresses his attitude, His Highness Eleven will definitely support you with all his strength.”
After saying that, Li Ziye took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh.
Why is he acting like a nanny? He is really worried about these Four Highnesses.
"Winning over the eleventh brother?"
Only then did Mu Bai react and said in surprise.
"Yes!"
Li Ziye saw the way the fourth prince had just reacted in front of him, and said with a face full of hatred, "Why did I tell the eleventh prince how to fight against the Mobei cavalry? Did your highness really think that I was worried about the country and the people? That's not the case." In order to gain leverage for you, Your Highness is not good at leading troops, so this credit can only be given to others. Your Highness, this is a favor, a favor! It is useless for me to ask for this favor, but it is useful for you!"
"The mother-in-law of the eleventh prince was not of high birth, so the eleventh prince entered the army early to strive for military glory for himself. However, due to his background, the possibility of the eleventh prince taking the position of prince is actually very small. Regarding this matter, The Eleventh Prince himself knows it very well.”
"So, I sold this favor to the Eleventh Prince because I want the Eleventh Prince to support His Highness. From now on, if the Eleventh Prince, who has made great achievements, stands on Your Highness's side in front of the civil and military officials of the court, among the princes, Who can compete with His Highness for the position?"
"As long as His Highness can completely bring the Eleventh Prince to his side, and then use thunderous means to bring down the First and Third Princes, great things will happen."
"By the way, I asked His Highness to propose the establishment of a Mineral Resources Department to be responsible for the mining of coal mines and oil reservoirs. How is the progress going? Your Highness has made suggestions, but you must not forget to take this lucrative job into your own hands. In the future, It will bring His Highness great achievements that can influence the situation of the court, as well as a steady stream of money."
Li Ziye talked a lot and his mouth was dry. He now understood how angry Master Xianzi was when he taught him martial arts.
Trying to enlighten someone who is not enlightened can really make people mad.
"mentioned."
Mu Bai said softly, "Father promised to establish the Mining Department and I will be in charge."
"That's fine."
Li Ziye breathed a sigh of relief, finally accomplishing something reliable.
He even wondered if God had made a mistake.
A prince with an upright nature was born into the royal family. He was not good at conspiracy, but his talent in martial arts was rare to see in a century.
But he, the silly son of a landlord, dreamed of being a swordsman all day long, but he had no access to the eight meridians. The only thing he could do was to have a bad stomach.
Thinking of this, Li Ziye couldn't help but smile bitterly, looked at the fourth prince in front of him, and continued to warn, "Your Highness, the eleventh prince, please give me some snacks, and use the means of kindness and gentleness. This is not a conspiracy, it is just a way of life." It's just a way of doing things, and His Highness has no plans to plot against the Eleventh Prince, so there is no need to feel any psychological burden."
"Um."
Mu Bai nodded.
Li Ziye felt relieved when he saw the fourth prince agreeing. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and asked doubtfully, "I almost forgot to ask, what is the purpose of your highness's visit to Li Garden today?"
"have."
Mu Bai looked at the young man in front of him and said calmly, "The Queen Mother wants to see you."
