Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

Chapter 148 Chang'an is in turmoil!
Another official echoed, "Yes, this matter may be a little strange, but the strangeness does not affect our preparation. Perhaps this is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our family can completely control the world in one fell swoop!"

"Besides, even if we can't do it, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can. When I came back, I saw Pei Ji had already told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that as long as it is confirmed that Li Shimin is crazy, all officials will force him to abdicate!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Longxi Li family nodded vigorously.

That's right!

There is nothing wrong with this!
No matter what, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them!

Also, maybe what the officials in the court said was right, and Li Shimin was just crazy.

Pig, this thing is a cheap thing.

You shouldn't be in this world!
It's completely useless and disgusting. Not only is it extremely dirty, but the meat also smells terrible.

There are only harms and no benefits!
The head of the Longxi Li family, the head of the Qinghe Cui family, and the head of the Xingyang Zheng family looked at each other and nodded.

"You're right, Li Shimin is really going crazy this time!"

"In that case, let's add fuel to the fire and let the whole family know what happened in the morning court today! By then, Li Shimin's reputation will be ruined. When the time comes, we can directly force him to step down!"

"Pigs are the guardian beasts of the country, hahahaha... This is disgusting beyond words. I guess all the people of the Tang Dynasty will denounce Li Shimin!"

"This guy's brain is really squeezed by the door."

The head of the Longxi Li family said with a big laugh.

The head of the Qinghe Cui family took a sip of tea and thought for a long time, but he couldn't figure out what Li Shimin was going to do.

I guess, just like they said, he's just lost his mind.

They didn't expect that Li Shimin has caused them a lot of trouble in recent times, and now they are still racking their brains over how to completely eliminate him.

But, the opportunity is right in front of us!

This guy is simply crazy!

"Humph, those who do too much evil will eventually perish. Li Shimin has done so many evil things. This is God's punishment for him. It would be better if he died!!"

The head of the Qinghe Cui family put down the teacup and said with a smile.

"Hahaha……."

The head of the Longxi Li family laughed when he heard this. He narrowed his eyes and said, "This Li Shimin really brought this upon himself. As long as he leaves, we will overturn everything that has happened during this period!"

"Poor guy, oh, by the way, is this guy stupid because of eating too much pork?"

The head of the Longxi Li family suddenly thought of a possibility.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

Have you become stupid because of eating too much pork?

This guess is actually quite good.

If it were spread, it could also explain why Li Shimin suddenly went crazy.

Undoubtedly, it can greatly increase trust!

"Okay! Add this guess as well, and spread the word now so that all the people in Chang'an will know!"

"Go, go now!"

The head of the Longxi Li family gave the order excitedly.

This meeting lasted about two hours.

After everyone left, the head of the Longxi Li family immediately called the family guards.

"How is Mr. Yuheng doing?"

"Now that Li Shimin has gone mad, I think they should give us some advice on such a big matter."

Although Li Shimin was probably crazy, the head of the Longxi Li family still wanted to hear the ideas of other smart people.

It takes a lot of suggestions to select the most suitable one.

The family guard saluted and said, "Reporting to the master, Mr. Yuheng is now too busy to deal with everything else. The Wangyun Inn...is getting serious. They don't have time to be distracted by other things. These are Mr. Yuheng's exact words."

Hearing this,

The eyes of the head of the Longxi Li family flickered.

Wangyun Inn…….
It’s Wangyun Inn again.

Yuheng received assistance from the five surnames and seven families in Chang'an, but he was still helpless against the Wangyun Inn. This Wangyun Inn... was really well hidden.

The power hidden in Chang'an City is enough to rival the Five Surnames and Seven Aristocrats.

"Well, since Mr. Yuheng is busy, let us take care of Li Shimin's matter."

The head of the Longxi Li family sighed, then looked at the family guard and said calmly: "You don't need to tell Mr. Yuheng. Today, just pretend that I didn't look for you."

The family guard nodded and said, "Understood, Patriarch!"

….…….…….…

The city of Chang'an is a little less hot today.

There is the coolness of autumn.

Many people also started to get busy.

Although there was no autumn harvest due to the locust plague, the people were not idle.

They still struggle for life.

In fact, because there was no autumn harvest, the people were even busier.

They want to make up for the losses in the autumn harvest from other aspects, but this is undoubtedly a more difficult task.

There are more and more small vendors in the streets and alleys.

In the wealthy mansions, there are plenty of short-term and long-term workers.

And at this moment, a rumor began to spread in Chang'an City.

The rumor spread very quickly, and it could be said that it shattered the relatively peaceful Chang'an like a broken mirror.

Every citizen's ears were stretched straight.

"Your Majesty is crazy, have you heard?"

"I heard about it, is it true? My God, how could His Majesty go crazy?"

"I don't know, but I heard that His Majesty went crazy because he ate too much pork."

"Eating pork makes you stupid? This... no wonder, no wonder His Majesty insisted on naming pigs as the guardian beasts of the country in the morning court today, and also said that pork should be promoted for us to eat."

"Ah? Let us eat pork? Hisss... What's wrong with your Majesty's brain? Are you really crazy? Can we eat pork?"

"Oh my god, if that's the case, Your Majesty has really gone crazy from eating so much pork, right?"

"I guess so. Otherwise, how could they dare to name the pig as the guardian beast of the country?"

"It's bad, it's bad. If this happens, what should we do in the Tang Dynasty?"

"Yes, what should we do? Your Majesty is crazy, who will be the emperor?"

"What are you afraid of? Isn't there still a prince?"

"That's right. The prince is not that young anymore. Hey, Your Majesty is fine. Why do you eat pork? We don't eat pork. Why do you eat pork?"

"Who said it wasn't true? Your Majesty really is... courting death this time!"

"......."

People were discussing it on the streets.

This news can be said to have caused an uproar in the entire Chang'an.

Your Majesty is crazy!

Crazy about eating pork!

For a moment, the storm was about to come and it was extremely terrifying.

…….….…….…

In a small courtyard in Chang'an.

Those who live here are scholars preparing to take the imperial examinations.

Ma Zhou is reading a book.

Gao Gong was pushing the mill nearby, preparing dinner.

At this time, Bai Yi ran in from outside, panting. "Oh no, oh no, something terrible has happened!" His face turned pale, and his lips turned blue and purple.

"What's wrong?" Ma Zhou and Gao Gong both looked over.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty has gone crazy. I'm afraid our imperial examination will...be cancelled again!"

Bai Yi shouted breathlessly.

The two were confused.

Bai Yi swallowed hard and quickly told him the rumors outside.

At this moment, Ma Zhou and Gao Gong’s eyes were about to pop out of their heads.

Both of them had question marks in their minds.

What the hell!

Your Majesty has become stupid because of eating pork!!
"Your Majesty, this... this is really crazy. Why is Your Majesty eating pork for no reason?!"

Gao Gong was so anxious that he didn't even bother to push the millstone. He was almost going crazy.

If Your Majesty is crazy, then the future of the imperial examination will really be confusing.

They knew very well that all the obstacles were overcome by His Majesty alone, against all odds. Now, His Majesty has gone crazy and may abdicate soon. What should they do then?

Patta….
The book in Ma Zhou's hand fell directly to the ground.

He was really frightened by the news.

Damn it!

Your Majesty, why do you have to eat pork when there are so many other things you can eat? !

Can humans eat this?

Now I am so stupid after eating so much, who does it belong to? !

The guardian beast of the country!
Damn it, even if you name me the guardian beast of the country, it’s more reliable than naming me a pig.

What should we do about the imperial examination?
Ma Zhou was stunned.

It took me a long time to recover.

He paid too much for this imperial examination. It can be said that he spent all his family wealth to come to Chang'an City and took a gamble.

Now that His Majesty has gone mad, the imperial examination is in danger of being cancelled.

this…….
He couldn't bear how terrible the consequences were.

The same was true for the other two scholars in the yard. They all had similar experiences, otherwise they would not have gathered together in this yard to study.

For a moment, they were all lost in thought, no one spoke, and the yard was extremely quiet, like a cemetery! !
They really couldn't accept this matter for a while.

"Let's go out and take a look." Ma Zhou couldn't help it, so he stood up and said.

To find out what is going on, I have to go out and take a closer look.

"Yes, yes, yes, let's go out and take a look!" Gao Gong also hurriedly wiped his hands and followed.

Bai Yi didn't say anything and walked out quickly.

….……….….…

The city of Chang'an was in chaos.

After all, this matter is related to the future direction of the Tang Dynasty and has a direct connection with their people.

Especially for the poor scholars in the Tang Dynasty like Ma Zhou, they felt very uncomfortable and worried.

Things that were originally clear are no longer clear, with variables emerging, becoming confusing and unbelievable.

On Zhuque Street, the people spontaneously gathered in front of the Zhuque Gate of the Imperial City.

The small fenced field where sweet potatoes were planted was still under the tight control of the Jinwu Guards.

The sweet potatoes inside are still growing vigorously.

Nothing has changed.

But, it seems that everything is changing again.

"Your Majesty is crazy, but he didn't go crazy suddenly now. Maybe there were signs before, but we just didn't notice them. What do you think? Is this grain also what His Majesty said when he went crazy?"

"I don't know. Who knows? But... I feel that what you said is possible. If the food is also nonsense, then it will be a big problem."

"No matter! We want to see for ourselves whether His Majesty is crazy or not!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, we request to see Your Majesty!"

"Is your majesty in good health? The soldiers, please come out and have a look with us."

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, please come and see us!"

"We want to see Your Majesty. Please leave the city. We respectfully ask Your Majesty to leave the city! I am really worried about Your Majesty's safety. Please leave the city!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, if you don't leave the city, we will be uneasy. Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to come out and let us have a look!"

"......."

With a loud noise, the crowd of people all fell to their knees.

They begged.

They roared.

They shouted loudly!

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is crazy!
As citizens of the Tang Dynasty, they were extremely panicked and had no choice but to kneel on the ground and beg Li Shimin to appear and tell them that they were safe.

Ma Zhou, Gao Gong and others were also there.

Even Du Ruyan, Li Xueyan and others were there.

Standing next to them were Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao and others.

All the people in Chang'an came.

"What is going on? Your Majesty...are you really...really sick? My father had a worried look on his face when he left the court, and he didn't even know what happened." Qin Huaidao said in a deep voice.

"Who said it wasn't? Ever since the morning court ended, His Majesty's illness... Although my father looked calm, he also said that there might be a big commotion in Chang'an." Cheng Chumo echoed.

"What's going on? There's no news from the palace. It's so frustrating. Who knows what's going on inside? Please tell us something." Li Xueyan chopped her foot anxiously and continued, "My father also told me about this when he came back, but he didn't know what happened either."

"Your Majesty has really run into a problem this time, otherwise he wouldn't have said such nonsense. Can we eat pork? And you want to make pigs the guardian beasts of the country? Sigh... What should we do?"

Li Xueyan's face was also full of helplessness.

Du Ruyan, who understood the whole story, listened to what they said, pursed her lips, and wanted to speak, but in the end she didn't.

Her father Du Ruhui had told her about the pork, but she couldn't tell anyone else for the time being.

She wanted to yell so much now, pork is so delicious! !

But she knew clearly that she could not break His Majesty's taboo.

Your Majesty is a man of foresight, and he must have his reasons for doing so.

The entire area in front of the Suzaku Gate was in a mess.
But the closed door remained silent.

Until late at night, the people refused to leave; they wanted an answer.

…….……….….
East Market.

Du Ruhui clapped his hands and handed over another shop to the people from Wangyun Inn.

It's all been resolved.

The east and west cities, the southeast, the northwest, and the northwest have all prepared the best locations for Wangyun Inn.

"When will you deliver the goods? We will open the day after tomorrow, so you must make sure it's done. We can't delay it any further!"

Du Ruhui looked at the people in the Prince of Chu's Palace and asked this.

The man from Wangyun Inn smiled softly and clasped his fists towards Du Ruhui: "Don't worry, Prime Minister Du. There has never been any mistake in the actions of the Chu Palace."

"Now that we have such support, I'm afraid Prime Minister Du won't believe me if I say anything. If possible, we can open for business tomorrow!"

"But... since I have already agreed on a time with His Majesty, it is not easy to change it. I guarantee that it will be open the day after tomorrow."

The man smiled confidently.

(End of this chapter)