Hidden Heron Garden.
Starting from early morning to mid-day, the negotiations gradually came to an end.
From the distribution of interests to the enfeoffment of titles, the royal family gave way again and again.
However, after Li Ziye made the request of hereditary substitution, the negotiations completely reached a deadlock.
No matter in any era, the privilege of hereditary inheritance is the last thing the royal family is willing to grant.
Even the Wu Kings with the highest status in Dashang could not pass the throne to their heirs.
Although there are many emperors in history who have abolished the hereditary privileges of some princes, this decision is not that easy.
Unless it is a big mistake, even the emperor would not dare to make such a decision easily, because hereditary succession is the highest praise given by the royal family to a minister. If the minister has no serious fault, to withdraw it at will is a breach of trust by the emperor.
In this case, how could there be any ministers willing to serve such an unfaithful emperor?
It can even be said that the four words "hereditary disregard" are, to a certain extent, equivalent to a gold medal for immunity from death. As long as it is not the crime of treason, one can almost avoid death once.
This is also the fundamental reason why Emperor Shang specifically warned not to give the Li family hereditary power.
You can be granted a title, but hereditary inheritance is absolutely not allowed.
It's a pity that in the game of masters, there will always be someone better.
There is no doubt that this time, the victorious party is the Li family, which has more opportunities.
Because the royal family desperately wanted to get the soul-suppressing beads, so they had to give in.
"Professor Li."
On the main seat, Empress Changsun suppressed the turbulence in her heart and said, "I can make the decision and grant your father the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. In addition, I will entrust Ganyang City next to Yuzhou City as your father's fief. Such sincerity makes Li Jiaoxi satisfied. ?”
"Hereditary inheritance and replacement."
Li Ziye smiled and uttered four words in a neutral tone, still refusing to give in.
When the enemy retreats, we advance. This is the rule. How could he not appreciate it?
Queen Changsun's face changed slightly when she saw the helpless look of the guy in front of her. She wanted to get angry, but she couldn't. She was so depressed that her heart ached.
So infuriating.
When we worked together before, I didn't think so. Now that we are our opponents, we realize how difficult this kid is to deal with.
"elder sister."
On the side, the eldest grandson Nanqiao noticed his sister's expression, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
What's going on here?
If you feel embarrassed, just refuse. Negotiations don't have to be completed in one day.
"Brother, don't you say a few words?"
On the other side, Murong also noticed the expression on his mother's face, lowered his voice and reminded, "My mother is almost mad at that Li Jiaoxi."
"What did you say?" Mu Bai asked softly.
"Help the queen suppress that guy's arrogance."
Murong whispered, "Brother, don't you have a good relationship with Professor Li? If you ask, he should give you some face."
"face?"
Mu Bai asked calmly, "Do you think that guy will give me face?"
Murong was stunned for a moment, then looked helpless.
It seems not.
"let me try."
Mu Bai sighed softly, looked at his old friends in the seats, and said, "Li Jiaoxi, none of the eight imperial merchants, including the Changsun family, has given hereditary privileges. This rule cannot be broken."
"Your Highness clearly knows that the laws of the Great Shang Dynasty do not seem to stipulate that a merchant's family cannot have hereditary nobles."
During the sitting, Li Ziye turned the tea cup in his hand and said with a smile, "The Li family has risen from a humble beginning. If the royal family can give such a hereditary courtesy to such a merchant family with no aristocratic background, I think it will be a good thing for the people of the world. , are all an inspiration. From then on, everyone in the world knows how much the Great Shang court attaches great importance to capable people, regardless of origin or background, as long as they are outstanding enough in one aspect, even a businessman with the lowest status can reach the top in one step."
Beside the main seat, Mu Bai was silent, not wanting to speak.
He knew that this guy wouldn't give him face.
In fact, what this guy said is right. Throughout the ages, the power of hereditary power has only been given to high-ranking relatives of the emperor. Even if ministers from commoner backgrounds have outstanding abilities and have been granted the title of marquis or king, they cannot be granted hereditary power by the royal family. substitute privilege.
These old-fashioned rules should be changed long ago.
"Bai'er, you decide."
On the main seat, Empress Changsun looked at her legitimate son and said softly, "Now that you are the supervisor, you have the power to decide some things on behalf of your father."
Mu Bai glanced at his mother in surprise, thought for a moment, put down the cup in his hand, and said, "I agree to Professor Li's request."
"Your Highness!"
In the seats, several princes looked shocked when they heard that His Highness the Fourth had agreed to such an outrageous request.
For a family head who was born as a merchant to give the position of marquis to a hereditary and irreplaceable man, it is simply unbelievable and the whole world is outrageous.
"Thank you, Your Highness, the Fourth Highness, and thank you, the Queen!"
In the seat opposite, Li Ziye stood up and bowed with his hands in hand. His attitude was so polite and respectful, without any of the arrogance and domineering look he had just now.
In front of all the princes, Mu Wuan's face turned ugly when he saw this completely unexpected result.
He didn't understand how the Fourth Highness and the Queen dared to agree to such a request.
Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will be furious?
The breeze was blowing slightly. During the banquet, everyone had different expressions. In a strange negotiation, the royal family changed from its usual strength and gave in step by step. The Li family won a great victory.
The outcome was decided, and what followed was a barren exchange of pleasantries. Not long after, the banquet was over and everyone left.
"The Queen."
After the Li family's legitimate son left the table, Mu Wu'an couldn't bear it any longer and asked, "The Li family's request for hereditary privileges is obviously out of bad intentions. Why did the empress agree?"
"This is your Majesty's wish."
Empress Changsun sighed, "I don't know the specific reason now."
"What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
When Mu Wu'an heard this, his heart was shaken and his face showed disbelief.
How can this be!
His imperial brother had always been very afraid of the Li family, how could he be so tolerant of the Li family.
Hereditary inheritance is a treatment that even the royal family does not have, a privilege that can almost avoid death.
Outside Zanglu Garden.
Under the scorching sun, Li Ziye walked out alone and walked straight towards Li Yuan.
Along the way, the Forbidden Army came and went, still cleaning up the mess that the two men had caused in the capital.
"Professor Li."
Suddenly, at the end of the street, Xu Hanlin came with a pair of officers and soldiers, blocked the way, and said, "Please follow me to the Jingmu Mansion."
Li Ziye looked at the familiar person blocking the road in front of him, smiled lightly, and asked, "Why?"
"Using force in the street is a violation of the law."
Xu Hanlin said seriously, "According to the regulations, we must go to the Jingmu Mansion to explain the ins and outs."
“I’m not the person that Master Jing Mu should arrest the most, right?”
Li Ziye replied with a smile on his face, "Everyone saw it. It was Lu Wentian who made the move first. I was just forced to fight back to protect myself."
"Even if what Li Jiaoxi said is true, he still has to go to the Jingmu Mansion. The law is like this. Li Jiaoxi should not embarrass me." Xu Hanlin said seriously.
"What if I say no?" Li Ziye said calmly.
"Then I can only offend you."
As he spoke, Xu Hanlin waved his hand to signal the officers and soldiers behind him to take the person away.
"My lord, please wait."
When Li Ziye saw this, he immediately gave up and said with a smile, "I'll go with you, sir!"
