Stunning beauty

Prince Zhongwu's Mansion, inside the main hall.

Empress Changsun came to negotiate peace with the Li family on behalf of the royal family, and the two sides exchanged their conditions very simply.

The royal family shamelessly borrowed money from the Li family, and Li Ziye's intention was also obvious, to use 1000 million taels of silver to buy the status of an imperial merchant.

The game between the two sides, each with its own ghosts.

It is impossible for the royal family to sue for peace like ordinary people, and really bow their heads in humility. The dignity of the royal family does not allow it.

The royal family's borrowing of money from the Li family has already given both parties a step forward.

From the royal family's point of view, the Li family can completely bargain. If there is no 1000 million taels, it will be 500 million taels, or 200 million taels. Anyway, this is just a reason for peace talks.

However, what even Empress Changsun did not expect was that the third son of the Li family not only did not bargain for a tael of silver, but also lifted the steps of both parties to the sky.

Royal merchants.

This is not just as simple as a title, the interests involved are intricate, and the commodities it deals in are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, which is very important.

The Li family, before obtaining the status of the imperial merchant, is already rich beyond compare, and its power has spread to every corner of the big business. Once the Li family obtains the status of the imperial merchant, it will be like a tiger with wings added, unstoppable.

"Professor Li."

After a brief thought, Empress Changsun came back to her senses, and said seriously, "This palace cannot make the decision of your request. I need to go back to the palace to report to His Majesty, and let His Majesty make a decision."

"Not urgent."

During the banquet, Li Ziye put down the teacup in his hand, and replied, "Your Majesty can consider this matter slowly. I am the Li family, and there is no rush."

For reconciliation, no one stipulates that there must be a result immediately, and the big deal is to do something else in between.

The royal family attacked the Li family time and time again, almost tearing their faces apart. It was so easy to make peace, and he thought it was not fun.

"Nan Qiao."

After discussing the business, Empress Changsun winked at her younger sister, signaling that all irrelevant people in the hall should go down.

"Ah."

The eldest grandson Nanqiao understood, and immediately sent out the servants who were waiting in the hall.

Seeing this situation, Yu Qingxuan stood up and was about to leave.

"Qingxuan."

Li Ziye called out and shook his head lightly, signaling that he didn't need to go out.

Yu Qingxuan paused, a touch of emotion flashed in the depths of his eyes, and he knelt down again.

On the main seat, Empress Changsun was slightly surprised when she saw this.

This Yu Qingxuan just entered Li's house not long ago, yet Li Jiaoxi trusted her so much.

However, although she had doubts in her heart, Empress Changsun didn't say much.

The Li family's affairs are decided by the Li family, and outsiders have no right to participate.

"Professor Li."

After all the servants went out, Empress Changsun looked at the young people in the seat and said seriously, "I know that Li Jiaoxi is proficient in the art of war. There are no outsiders here. I want to hear Li Jiaoxi's opinion on the current situation."

"Empress, the matter on the battlefield, the Martial Kings should have analyzed it very clearly."

When Li Ziye heard the queen's question, he said calmly, "The martial kings of my great business are all handsome men who are good at fighting. There will be no mistakes or omissions in judging the situation. The only question is whether the court will adopt it or not. The opinions of several Martial Kings."

Empress Changsun heard the meaning of the words of the people in front of her, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she asked, "What does Li Jiaoxi mean, the cities around the capital should not increase the capital?"

"I don't think so."

Li Ziye responded, "[-] forbidden troops are enough. The fortifications of the capital city are far from comparable to those of Qingzhou. With King Donglin, the king of Wu who is best at defensive warfare in the world, sitting in the fortification, the capital city is absolutely safe."

Having said that, Li Ziye paused, changed the topic, and continued, "It's His Highness the Eleventh who hasn't set off yet, which baffles me."

Empress Changsun frowned and said, "Perhaps, His Majesty wants to keep the card of Mu Qing and play it at a critical moment."

"maybe."

Li Ziye smiled lightly and didn't say any more.

The era of the four kings fighting for the heir is over, and Mu Bai has become the final victor, only half a step away from being the crown prince. If Mu Qing makes outstanding military exploits at this time, the situation may be even more interesting.

The battle for the throne, from four kings vying for the heir to the throne, to the three-legged rivalry, and now to the current dominance of one family, the existence of Mu Qing is actually very embarrassing.

Over the years, because the situation of the battle for the throne is unclear, Mu Qing has been striving for power. Even today, if he doesn't want to fight anymore, the people behind him probably won't be willing either.

Presumably, Shang Huang also saw this situation, and deliberately suppressed Mu Qing, not letting him go out to fight.

It seems that in the eyes of the old fox Emperor Shang, Mu Bai's ascension to the crown prince is a certainty, and if Mu Qing is cultivated, it will be difficult to achieve the goal of check and balance, and it will only increase troubles.

The heart of an emperor can change as soon as it is said.

On the main seat, Empress Changsun looked at the young man in front of her. For some reason, she felt that the distance between the two sides was gradually widening.

Perhaps, after the downfall of common enemies like the eldest prince and the third prince, the honeymoon period of the two-point cooperation has also come to an end.

Next, the conflict between the Li family and the royal family will officially come to the fore.

In the main hall, the atmosphere gradually became quieter, and there was a gap in the heart, so they could no longer walk together like before.

Afterwards, the conversation in the hall became unnutritive, both sides were people in high positions, and the words on the scene were more beautiful than the other.

About half an hour later, the banquet was over, and Li Ziye left the banquet, taking Yu Qingxuan with him.

"elder sister."

In the main hall, the eldest grandson Nanqiao looked at the two people's backs and said solemnly, "This Li Jiaoxi has changed a lot."

"It's not that he has changed, but that everyone's position has begun to change."

On the main seat, Empress Changsun shook her head lightly, and responded, "In the past, we had a common opponent, so we were able to cooperate happily, but the current situation is different from before. In addition, the conflict between the royal family and the Li family It's getting more intense, we can't stay out of the matter completely, once the two sides are completely torn apart, the Changsun family can't stand on the side of the Li family, this Li Jiaoxi knows better than anyone else."

"Little boy."

Outside Prince Zhongwu's mansion, Li Ziye and Yu Qingxuan walked out together. Yu Qingxuan looked at the young man in front of him and opened his mouth. After all, he couldn't help but said, "We are in the same vein as the queen, and we have an alliance. Even if the situation has changed now, To maintain this friendship, for us, there should be a lot of overflow."

"Friendship is maintained by profit, this is an eternal truth."

Li Ziye said calmly, "The Changsun family is in the same spirit as the royal family, and will never be able to truly stand by the Li family."

"Do your best to maintain it, is it impossible?" Yu Qingxuan asked with concern.

"unnecessary!"

Li Ziye responded, and immediately walked forward.

The Li family, do not bow your knees to anyone.