My timeless tavern

Chapter 510 Robbery from the Rich and Giving to the Poor
"Turning soil into stone?" Li Bai's voice was filled with surprise.

"Yes." Du Fu smiled, "It should be from that plate of food."

When he said this, Meng Haoran, who was sitting next to him, immediately understood: "The magical power of the dragon-scale loach?"

Du Fu nodded and said, "I'm still exploring its specific capabilities. I just used it to reinforce the house last night."

Several people already knew that he lived in a thatched hut, and they even remembered that just before he came to the tavern, he was chasing the thatch in a panic, and he was inspired to compose the "Song of the Thatched Hut Destroyed by the Autumn Wind".

Hearing Du Fu's words at this time, Li Bai and Meng Haoran looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

Only Gao Shi, who sat at the same table, was a little confused: "Dragon scale loach?"

He didn't come to the tavern very often these days and had never heard of this thing.

Meng Haoran explained it with a smile.

After hearing about the benefits of this dragon-scale loach, Gao Shi's eyes became strange.

Being stared at by several people, Du Fu's old face turned red as he thought of the night when the orioles chirped happily.

He abruptly changed the subject and started asking about Gao Shi's rebellion.

"It's not rebellion, it's revolution!" Gao Shi corrected.

He did not hide anything and told the story of how he recruited his troops.

Du Fu discussed the issue with him seriously.

In his early years, he strictly adhered to Confucianism and served his official duties, was loyal to the country, served the king with sincerity, and made friends with righteousness, but the experiences of these years have caused a lot of changes in his mentality quietly.

At least he would not think that Gao Shi's behavior was outrageous.

The four of them discussed seriously.

Gao Shi was naturally familiar with his two old friends, Li Bai and Meng Haoran.

As Zhao Gang, Li Yunlong and others have commented, these two people are talented, but their ideas about governing the country are too idealistic.

Li Bai was not interested in a career in politics, so even though he knew that the world was now under Gao Shi's control, he never thought of coming back to seek an official position.

Ordinary official positions had little appeal to him.

He had thought about establishing a school of martial arts in the Tang Dynasty after traveling around the world.

Meng Haoran knew his own shortcomings, and after talking with some guests in the tavern, he figured out his own path.

Open a college and spread culture!

Only the various knowledge from the future can truly transform the people of the Tang Dynasty and embrace the coming new era.

This was also discussed between him and Gao Shi.

Through communication with Du Fu, Gao Shi discovered that the other party was more suitable for Meng Haoran's path.

He put it mildly.

"That's exactly what I meant!" Du Fu said with a smile.

He had been in officialdom for some time and was really tired of dealing with those people.

As for asking him to lead troops to fight, that was not something he was good at.

"How about I discuss this with Yan Wu and Gao Shi?" He said, and then added, "I mean Gao Shi from our world."

"Is it the second year of Shangyuan now?" Gao Shi asked.

Du Fu nodded: "Now Yan Wu is the prefect of Chengdu, and Gao Shi is the governor of Shuzhou."

He had a good relationship with the two of them, and they both invited him to work as their aide, but he had not made up his mind yet.

"Yan Wu has a wild and unruly personality and does whatever he wants, and Li Heng relies heavily on him. Although he has a close personal relationship with you, he may not be able to make up his mind," Gao Shi analyzed.

"As for Gao Shi," he continued, "he is now devoted to serving his country and I'm afraid he won't cause any more unrest in the country."

Du Fu really wanted to ask, "Then why did you rebel?" but he didn't have the courage to speak.

"You can take your time." Gao Shi added, "Yan Wu won't live long anyway!"

"What?" Du Fu was shocked.

Yan Wu had a very good relationship with him and was a dozen years younger than him, so how come he only had a few years left to live?
Meng Haoran explained: "Next year, Li Longji and Li Heng, father and son, will pass away one after another..."

He revealed the "future" to Du Fu.

Although the history recorded in this "history book" is not exactly the same as that of his world, it is consistent with the history of many guests in the tavern.

According to what Du Fu said earlier, it was also very similar to their "past".

Seeing that Du Fu was a little distraught, Li Bai smiled and said, "Brother Du, now that you have come to the tavern, this matter is not a problem. Even if the person is really dead, you can bring him back to life!"

Thinking of the wine list he had just looked at before chatting with a few people, Du Fu's expression gradually relaxed.

He nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

"You can first explain the future to them, and use the various extraordinary things and fine wines in the tavern to change their minds..." Gao Shi said seriously, "It would be best if you could let them go to the city of the future."

"City of the future?" Du Fu wondered.

Gao Shi gave Du Fu a brief explanation.

The reason why he decided to revolt was after he was invited by Xu Sanduo to visit his world.

The high-rise buildings, the bustling crowds of people, the shining neon lights and the traffic all gave him a huge shock.

Although Xu Sanduo said that that world also had many shortcomings and injustices, compared with the Tang Dynasty, it was like a fairyland!
He knew very well that if the first person to enter the tavern was Li Longji or Crown Prince Li Heng, the future of the Tang Dynasty would be just as bad.

Unfortunately, the first person to come to the tavern in their world was Li Bai.

Thanks to Li Bai, he and Meng Haoran were able to come here.

Under such circumstances, even if they really had the ability to make the Tang Dynasty more powerful than ever before, all they would get was suspicion and persecution.

He had read history books and knew that the only thing those rulers really cared about was their power.

If a force emerges in the world that can make the people well-fed and well-clothed and the country prosperous and developed, but threatens their rule, they will definitely eliminate it in its infancy without hesitation.

That's what they've always done.

Gao Shi believed that his self in another world, as well as a powerful person like Yan Wu, could not fail to see this.

I want them to firmly follow Du Fu's words...

"Seeing the future, even if you don't mention it, I'm afraid they will want to accomplish something greater!" Gao Shi said seriously.

Du Fu thought for a moment and nodded heavily.

"Before that, you must be strong enough," Meng Haoran reminded, "I only mean physically strong!"

"I'm already very strong." Du Fu said with a smile.

He was confident that he could take the enemy's head amidst thousands of troops!

"That's not enough," Gao Shi said, "You have to be at least invulnerable to swords and guns, so that others can't succeed in attacking you while you're asleep!"

Seeing that Du Fu wanted to talk more, Gao Shi shook his head and said, "People's minds are unpredictable. Once they see how extraordinary you are, even your friends may not be reliable!"

He pointed at Li Bai and said with a smile: "Not everyone is as generous as him!"

Meng Haoran also laughed and said, "He is a banished immortal and doesn't care about fame or fortune."

Li Bai said with an indifferent expression: "If we don't treat each other sincerely, how can we be called friends!"

Gao Shi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Once power is involved, few people can maintain their original intentions. Even if it is me in another world, I dare not guarantee that he will not have other intentions!"

"Of course," he said with a smile when he saw Du Fu's serious expression, "I don't think I would do such a thing."

Several people started laughing.

Du Fu's originally tense heart also relaxed.

Yes, this is still a groundless thing!
But Gao Shi's words made him think. He thought he was very powerful now, but he might not be strong enough!
Seeing his sad face, Meng Haoran asked with a smile: "Brother Du, are you worried about money?"

Du Fu nodded and said, "If it weren't for the gifts you gave me yesterday, my family would have almost run out of food."

"Actually, you can consider robbing it." Li Bai said.

"Rob?" Du Fu was stunned.

His current strength is certainly good, but going out to rob...

"Rob the gold hidden by the princes and nobles, especially those who are plotting rebellion!" Li Bai said with a smile, "To be honest, I have always regretted not robbing the emperor!"

Gao Shi couldn't help but touch his nose.

He did what Li Bai didn't do.

Yesterday, after clearing out the national treasury, he also fined many officials who had committed many crimes and obtained countless gold.

However, he did not intend to use the gold for personal use. Instead, he planned to exchange it for seeds, technology, technological equipment and other items from other guests in the tavern.

Of course, he also had an agreement with Li Bai and Meng Haoran that the three of them could resell the fine wine and other supplies in the tavern, or plunder areas outside the Tang Dynasty, and the time and space coins obtained in this way would belong to each of them.

Considering that his status in the Tang Dynasty has changed and it is much easier to earn time-space coins, he has secretly decided to share some of the time-space coins he will earn privately in the future with the two of them.

Meng Haoran became excited: "That's right, this is called robbing the rich to help the poor!"

"Help the poor?" Du Fu was puzzled. Did he have to give the stolen gold to others?

"Aren't you poor?" Meng Haoran asked back.

"Oh, yes!" Du Fu nodded hurriedly, "It means robbing the rich to help the poor!"

Thinking of this, he became eager to try.

Having followed the rules all his life, he became interested when he had the chance to become a thief.

Anyway, robbing those people is also a way to eliminate harm to the people!
At worst, I can cover my face so that no one can recognize me.

He frowned and thought, already starting to think about which targets would be suitable for looting.

Now rebellion is spreading everywhere, from south to north and from east to west, there is hardly any safe place.

Even Yan Wu and Gao Shi had reminded him that Shu was not stable.

"Should we go north first?" Du Fu frowned and thought to himself, "But what about my family?"

Seeing his expression change, Li Bai smiled and said, "I'll find you an electronic map later and mark the locations for you. You just need to go there one by one."

"What is an electronic map?" Du Fu asked.

Li Bai raised his hand and turned on the smart watch given by Tony. Just as he was about to show it to him, he suddenly saw Tony appear in the tavern and waved, "Tony, here!"

Hearing Li Bai's words, Tony turned around and walked over with a smile on his face.

Li Bai's ability is average, but he has always been popular in the tavern.

Even Ye Fan and others often drink with him.

"Hey, a newcomer!" Tony saw Du Fu at first sight.

"My good brother, Du Fu Du Zimei!" Li Bai said, putting his arm around Du Fu's shoulders.

"The great poet Du Fu?" Tony was surprised. "Didn't you say it was a child?"

After he entered the tavern, he studied Eastern history seriously, and the name of the poet became well-known.

"They are not from the same world." said Li Bai.

"I see," Tony smiled and held out his hand, "Welcome!"

"Thank you." Du Fu already knew the handshake etiquette and shook hands with him.

"Where's the gift?" Li Bai asked with a wink.

Tony smiled and took out an exquisite watch, handed it to Du Fu and said, "This is our first meeting, brother Du, please don't be disgusted!"

"Don't be polite to him," Li Bai took over for Du Fu and said, "Tony is a wealthy man who is as rich as a country."

Du Fu stopped being hypocritical and thanked him quickly.

Tony originally came here to discuss something with Rocket Raccoon, but when he saw that he was not there, he simply sat down and started chatting with a few people.

Like Li Bai, he entered the tavern relatively early and had a good personal relationship with the other members.

Even though Du Fu was just an ordinary man, he still owned his own world and he would not be underestimated.

After chatting for a while and hearing about Du Fu's situation, he generously offered to sponsor the other party with a small gift.

A small amphibious aircraft that he had just seized from the interstellar space.

It can only fly in the near air and cannot enter space, so its value is not high.

But this is only relative.

In the Tang Dynasty, it was considered a divine weapon.

The aircraft is powered by solar sails, equipped with energy shields and plasma cannons, and has stealth capabilities.

Even if he only relied on it, Du Fu would be invincible in the Tang Dynasty.

After receiving this gift, Du Fu was extremely grateful.

Seeing his expression, Tony knew that his investment was right.

Such a thing is of little value to him, but it can increase his reputation in the tavern, which is undoubtedly a profitable business.

Seeing Rocket Raccoon appear in the tavern, Tony said nothing more and said goodbye to the others and left.

The topic of the few people returned to Du Fu.

Earlier, under Tony's guidance, Du Fu had learned how to use a watch.

It is highly intelligent and extremely convenient to use.

Li Bai sent him a map.

Although they are not in the same world, he feels that they should be about the same.

After all, he copied this map from someone else, and just made some minor adjustments based on his own experience.

After chatting with a few people for a while, Du Fu hurriedly said goodbye.

As soon as he returned to the original world, he saw the aircraft.

In the tavern, it was compressed to the size of a fist, but now it showed its full appearance.

It is in the shape of an inverted triangle, with broad wings and a slightly higher middle part, and looks very much like an enlarged manta ray.

The silver-gray exterior has smooth lines and is full of a sci-fi feel.

Seeing it floating in the air, Du Fu remembered what Tony had told him, connected it with his bracelet, and after passing the iris authentication, he gained ownership of the aircraft.

After entering, he observed carefully and found a set of exoskeleton armor, as well as a number of individual weapons.

These weapons were similar to the guns Gao Shi had given him, but they were powered by the sun and fired ion beams.

Du Fu was very excited.

In the following days, a strange story appeared in the turbulent Tang Dynasty.

Many people swore that they had witnessed gods descending from the sky, riding flying boats, and punishing evildoers.

Some people also said that it was not a god but a demon, who looted a lot of gold.

As Du Fu gradually became wealthy, new guests came to the tavern.

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(End of this chapter)