"Both! They are all shameless bugs!"

"Five surnames and Qiwang! Do you really think that I am made of clay?"

In the Manlu Palace and the Imperial Study Room, waves of roars shook the doors and windows.

The new emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the future Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, stood up angrily, overturned all the memorials on the table and fell to the ground!

Burning with anger, his eyes are red, and his orifices are smoking!

In the hall, many attendants lowered their heads and sweated profusely, not daring to look directly at the emperor's anger!

Beside her, the Queen's eldest grandson, Wugao, pursed her lips when she saw her husband like this, feeling heartbroken and powerless!

Even though she is as smart as a orchid, she can't find any solution now when faced with such a predicament.

The early years of Zhenguan were a period of great turmoil in the world!

One year, there was a severe drought in Longyou, Guan Nei, and the red land was thousands of miles away.

In the second year, there was a flood in Hedong, Henan, and the earth dragon turned over.

Three years ago, that is, now, an unprecedented locust plague broke out in Shannan, Guannei, and hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile farmland failed to harvest!

The successive disasters not only created millions of famine refugees, but also made people think that this was God's punishment for the emperor's improper reign!

Li Shimin was anxious. Although the Xuanmen incident was driven by helplessness, it was an undisputed fact that he killed his brother.

In order to restore the people's support and prove that his ascension to the throne was destiny, he almost emptied the national treasury to provide disaster relief. He even saved on clothes, food and drink, but it still didn't help.

In desperation, he could only look to the five surnames, the largest landowners in the Tang Dynasty, to ask for help.

However, the reply they gave was a piece of recommendation paper!

From the top six ministers down to the county magistrate and county magistrate, everything was arranged clearly, and they were all members of aristocratic families!

Although he didn’t write any requirements, the meaning was completely slapped on Li Shimin’s face!

Promise, we are good brothers wearing the same pair of pants. Our family has fought with you against the disasters of these years.

If you don't agree, then this world has nothing to do with us. Please go wherever you like as an emperor and don't bother us!

Bang!

"Zhaojun Li family, Taiyuan Wang family, Xingyang Zheng family, Fanyang Lu family, Bolin Cui family, Qinghe Cui family, you are simply bullying others!"

"If I agree, then does this Tang Dynasty belong to me? Or does it belong to you!"

"You're not willing to release food, right? Then I'll go and search your house personally!"

Li Shimin slapped his palm on the table. He was so angry that he picked up his sword and was about to lead his army to rob the major families!

"Your Majesty, you can't!"

Queen Changsun was so anxious that she was about to cry. When she saw this, she quickly grabbed Li Shimin and said, "Ugh~ If Your Majesty insists on ransacking the house for disaster relief, just confiscate the concubine's Changsun family first!"

"The Five Surnames and Seven Hopes have been passed down for nearly a thousand years since the Western Han Dynasty. They have tens of thousands of lands under their command, countless money, and strong soldiers and horses!"

"Your Majesty's rash actions against them are undoubtedly starting a new war and putting the people of Li in dire straits!"

As she said that, she knelt down on the spot. Li Shimin was so frightened that he quickly dropped his sword and turned around to help her.

"Guanyin Maid, get up quickly! I just listen to you and I won't raid your house anymore!"

Li Shimin had always cherished his wife who had been with him all the way from the time he rebelled against the Sui Dynasty.

It usually hurts to see her catch a cold, let alone kneel down!

Empress Changsun refused to listen and continued to kneel. Li Shimin was anxious and confused.

"Where's Gao Ming? Where did Gao Ming go!"

Gao Ming is Prince Li Chengqian, the eldest son of Li Shimin and Queen Changsun.

Seeing that his persuasion was useless, Li Shimin wanted Li Chengqian to help.

Normally, as the prince, Li Chengqian would accompany him to deal with troubles and learn how to govern the country. Why is he missing at this critical moment?

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, the Crown Prince left the imperial study room before burning the incense and went to the imperial prison."

"He said that a famous teacher he worshiped might be able to solve the problem of disaster relief."

Li Chengqian's attendant, Changsun Jiaqing, nephew of Queen Changsun, stepped forward despite the pressure and revealed the whereabouts of the prince.

Hearing this, Li Shimin was dumbfounded, and Queen Changsun was also stunned.

Where is Zhao Prison?

Those imprisoned inside are all die-hard loyalists of the former Sui and Jianwen prince Li Jiancheng, and they may be liquidated and beheaded at any time.

How could Li Chengqian go to such a den of rebels? And he also became a disciple?

"Nonsense! What a complete nonsense! Gao Ming must have been deceived by those Jianwen remnants!"

"Mr. Guanyin, come with me to Zhao Prison!"

"it is good!"

Li Shimin pulled hard, and Empress Changsun, who was worried about her son, got up.

After walking for two steps, he suddenly realized that he had fallen into a trap. He looked at Li Shimin with a strange expression, and the latter was already laughing.

……

When Li Shimin and Queen Changsun arrived by car, the two young men who were targeted were eating side dishes and drinking happily in Zhao Prison.

The young man on the left is about ten years old. He is well-behaved and has a childish look on his delicate face. He is Li Chengqian who sneaked out of the imperial study.

At this moment, I respectfully refill the drink for the other sixteen-year-old boy on the right.

"Master Han, this is the best wine that my disciple bought specially from the emperor... ah!... from the West Market at a huge expense. It will definitely suit your taste!"

"Well! Xiao Li, you are really thoughtful."

Han Chuan took a sip and immediately exclaimed: "Good wine! Although it is not as good as Maotai a thousand years later, and not as good as Jinhua in the Ming Dynasty, it is definitely a first-class wine in the Tang Dynasty!"

"As long as Master likes it."

Li Chengqian nodded obediently. He had long been accustomed to his master's crazy talk. I didn't take these words to heart.

Unlike Li Shimin's thought of being deceived by Jianwen's remnant, it was actually purely a coincidence that he met Han Chuan.

A year ago, because his father promoted Wei Zheng, an old minister of Prince Jianwen, to the position of prime minister, he won praise from both the government and the public.

So he sneaked into Zhao Prison with an attitude of imitating him.

Unexpectedly, I actually met Han Chuan!

Although the young man in front of me is only four or five years older than me, he knows almost everything from astronomy and geography to the government and the public!

It's a pity that no one is perfect. Although the master is talented and knowledgeable, he suffers from brain disease.

It is always said that he actually comes from a thousand years later, and is bound to some kind of nine-turn immortal system. As long as he is killed nine times, he can become an immortal.

Before he came to the Tang Dynasty, he had died eight times in the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period, the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms, the early Ming Dynasty, the late Ming Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty. He was only missing one death in the Tang Dynasty to ascend to the immortal world!

For this reason, he was repeatedly encouraged and asked to kill his teacher and attain enlightenment.

At first, Li Chengqian was very frightened and vowed repeatedly that he would never do such a treasonous thing.

Only later did I finally realize the truth.

Master, he must have become mentally disturbed because he was so sad when he saw Prince Jianwen being killed.

Yes, that must be the case!

In order not to further irritate his master, Li Chengqian, who respected his master, could only hide his true identity with tears, lying that he was from Danyangfang of the Li family in Longxi, and that he was Li Kun, the nephew of Li Jing, the military god of the Tang Dynasty.

"Ah!"

Han Chuan sneezed and felt the coolness on his back, but he didn't care and continued drinking. "Master, drink more, I have more here."

Li Chengqian took a peek and saw that his master showed no signs of further illness. He breathed a sigh of relief and showed a positive look on his face.

"Master, in fact, my disciple came here this time not only to visit the master, but also to bring a problem that the imperial court is currently facing."

"My apprentice has been thinking hard for a long time but to no avail. I hope the master can help my apprentice clear up my doubts."

Han Chuan put down his wine glass and rolled his eyes: "You kid really doesn't go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything!"

"Tell me! Let me see what kind of problem is troubling you, the eldest son of an aristocratic family, to this extent."

"Thank you Master!"

Li Chengqian thanked him again, and then told him one by one about the difficult situation that Datang was currently facing.

"Master, now all the major families have joined forces to force His Majesty, and millions of victims in the pass are in danger. How can we break this predicament?"

After saying that, Li Chengqian looked at Han Chuan expectantly.

However, after seeing him closing his eyes and seeming to be thinking hard, the expectation disappeared and his heart suddenly sank!

Isn't it possible that even Master can't do anything?

That's right, the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes are so powerful, and the Master doesn't have three heads and six arms, how can it be possible to snatch food from their mouths?

I am too naive...

"Ha ha!"

Just when Li Chengqian was completely desperate, Han Chuan's hearty laughter suddenly rang out!

The young man opened his sleepy eyes and smiled: "Xiao Li! I thought you were trying to hold back something serious for so long, but you ended up being this childish? You almost made me sleep with your long speech."

"Isn't it just to make the seven great families spit out their food? You can find a pig to solve such a simple matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, not only Li Chengqian was stunned, but also Li Shimin and Empress Changsun who had just walked into Zhao Prison stopped in their tracks.

Damn it, what madman is scolding me!

Chapter 2: The real conspiracy of the aristocratic family, the young man reveals the secret with one word!

Emma's!

What kind of madman is scolding me!

In Zhao Prison, Li Shimin, who was only separated by a wall from the cell where the two teenagers were, gritted his teeth and turned black with anger.

What does "it's so simple that you can just find a pig to solve it"?

Am I, the mighty Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, worse than a pig?

Li Shimin, filled with anger and feeling insulted, pressed his sword and wanted to go over and kill the madman.

However, as soon as he took a step, he was stopped by Empress Changsun who was hiding her smile.

"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. The person speaking should be the new teacher whom Gao Ming recognizes. He dares to speak so openly to Gao Ming. It must not be without purpose."

"Why don't I wait to hear it first? It's not too late to deal with it later."

Empress Changsun whispered. After this journey, she had calmed down.

Li Chengqian has been sensible and obedient since he was a child. He must have his own reasons for suddenly acting like this.

Li Shimin thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense, so he suppressed his anger and took back the sword.

He then waved someone to prepare chairs, and he and Queen Changsun sat in the next cell, intending to see what this madman was up to.

If there is no reasonable explanation today, he will definitely look good later!

……

On the other side, Han Chuan, who had no idea that "happy events were coming", was still patiently guiding Xiao Li.

"Master...Master, please stop joking!"

Li Chengqian was already frightened and was trembling even as he spoke.

This problem has been bothering his father for more than half a month. How come it has become a problem that can be solved by any pig?

Outrageous!

Han Chuan looked at Xiao Li's panic and found it both funny and amusing: "Disciple, becoming a teacher is no joke!"

"This problem is really simple. We just need to publicly call on all the major families to donate food and help the victims!"

"But the problem now is that they refuse to donate!" Li Chengqian couldn't help but retort, his tone unable to hide his complaint.

Of course he knew the way to break the situation was to have all the major families come to the rescue to provide disaster relief, and the entire court also knew it!

But unless all major aristocratic families are fools, how can they give out food for no reason?

Li Shimin in the next cell sneered, and Queen Changsun couldn't help but frown.

Is it possible that this young man with such an outspoken tone is really just being mysterious?

……

"What a fool~ Let me ask you a question first!"

Han Chuan put down his wine glass and asked Li Chengqian, "Li Kun, as a member of an aristocratic family, what do you care about most?"

"Wealth, power, and fame?"

Li Chengqian didn't understand what his master meant by this, but he still answered honestly.

"Yup!"

Han Chuan slammed the table, startling the former: "So the problem of letting aristocratic families put food on the table seems difficult, but as long as the essence is understood, it is actually very simple to solve!"

"Now you aristocratic families already have wealth. From the Western Jin Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the wealth accumulated over hundreds of years is enough to make you rich enough to rival the country!"

"Power is spread throughout the government and the public. The chiefs of every major state and county in the Tang Dynasty are descendants of your family!"

"But this name is still a little short of the mark!"

"Why do the major aristocratic families compel His Majesty to write a document recommending the children of the aristocratic families to serve as officials? Do they really want to share the worries of the country?"

"No!"

"They know that His Majesty will definitely refuse. What they really want is to see His Majesty, who has no choice but to kneel down and beg them!"

"Please open granaries to stock up on food! Please be kind to them!"

"Then step on His Majesty's dignity and prove it to the world!"

"The name of their family is more noble than the imperial power of the Tang Dynasty!"

boom!

As soon as Han Chuan finished speaking, Li Chengqian seemed to hear thunder in his ears, and he almost collapsed on the spot!

He stared blankly at Han Chuan, who was already drinking until his face turned red. He felt that his world view collapsed at this moment!

In fact, it was not just Li Chengqian who was dumbfounded. On the other side of the cell, Li Shimin and Queen Changsun also changed from suspicion to horror!

They had been discussing this matter with the ministers in the royal study for so long, and they always thought that the children of the aristocratic families really wanted to join the court and control the government.

I didn't expect that there was such a vicious plot in it!

Especially Li Shimin, he did have the intention of rejecting Zhezi, and then he knelt down and begged major aristocratic families to release food for disaster relief. The idea of ​​sacrificing yourself to save the world!

If the situation continues to deteriorate, he might really do that!

At that time, the dignity of the Tang Dynasty's imperial power will be completely disgraced as Han Chuan said!

I thought that this young man was just a deceitful person, but I didn't expect that he actually took this matter even further than the emperor himself!

"Your Majesty, Gao Ming, this newly recognized master, seems to be quite capable!"

Queen Changsun whispered, looking excited. (End of chapter)

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