Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 288 I'll Hit Your Weak Point

This means that, legally, gunpowder was monopolized by the nameless academy.

I wanted to give it to someone else, but they wouldn't let me.

Zhang was cunning and treacherous, but Li Longji was not stupid either. He knew perfectly well that he could not let Wang Xi hand over the gunpowder before this struggle was over.

This shows that he actually supported both sides continuing to fight, the more intense the fight, the better, especially when the Nameless Academy had the upper hand.

Because nothing can better promote Taoist thought than this.

Even though everyone present was on the opposite side of the Nameless Academy, all their words would seem pale and powerless in the face of such power.

Therefore, Huangfu Sengnian was just making up a reason, and Li Longji deeply agreed with it.

It is clear that even if Huangfu Sengnian had remained mute, Li Longji would have done the same.

On the other hand, Zhang said he didn't actually force them; he just wanted to find some reasons to give the Yuan family a chance to obtain the gunpowder, all under the guise of serving the country.

There was no pressure on the nameless academy to share it.

It's clear he knew that forcing them was wrong. So many of you were fighting against the Nameless Academy, and they still managed to break through. If you shamelessly ask for it back, you'll really lose face.

Therefore, he didn't complain much about Li Longji's little scheme.

Anyway, he did his best.

In fact, he was also puzzled, just like Madam Zixia. How could this be? A group of children had discovered so many advanced technologies in such a short period of time.

Is Taoist thought really that powerful?
I hadn't noticed it before.

They genuinely believed this was unreliable and that it had to be based on Confucianism. It wasn't just opposition for the sake of opposition, but it actually worked, which had a certain impact on their ideology.

After chatting for a while, Li Longji set off to return to the palace. He had come in high spirits and was leaving with a full load of good things; it was truly a worthwhile trip.

Based on its power alone, the help it would provide to the country is obvious and needs no further explanation.

This happened at a crucial juncture in his career, both in terms of civil administration and military achievements. How could he not be happy?

It's truly a stroke of luck!

Wang Xi, who had just seen Li Longji off, was about to turn around when suddenly a hand landed on his shoulder, and he heard a fawning voice.

"Sparrow!"

Looking back, he saw Dou Xiguan smiling at him.

Wang Xi covered his clothes with both hands and asked cautiously, "Uncle Dou, what's wrong?"

Dou Xiguan chuckled and said, "Good, good, Uncle Dou really didn't misjudge you. Your gunpowder has truly broadened Uncle Dou's horizons."

"It's okay, it's okay."

Wang Xi chuckled.

Huangfu Sengnian, who was standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise, "So Uncle Dou has high hopes for us."

“How can it not be? How can it not be?” Dou Xiguan glared, looking fierce.

Huangfu Sengnian nodded speechlessly and said, "Yes, yes, yes!"

"That's what it is."

This kid is annoying. I won't talk to him. I'll talk to Que'er instead. Que'er is understanding. Dou Xiguan smiled and said to Wang Xi, "Actually, Uncle Dou has been considering whether he should give you support. But Uncle Dou knows your personalities. You don't really want your elders to help you with anything."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "It's the same now."

Dou Xiguan said, "But the other party is really bullying us too much, teaming up with so many people to deal with you kids. Uncle Dou really can't stand by and watch. Now Uncle Dou has decided to fully support you."

He really doesn't have many principles. He had reservations about cooperating with Madam Zixia before, but this loud noise made him kneel down.

He who knows the current affairs is a hero!
If we don't abandon darkness and embrace the light now, it's all over.

Wang Xi said casually, "Thank you for your support, Uncle Dou."

Suddenly, Huangfu Sengnian said, "Uncle Dou, I think we could actually wait a little longer."

Dou Xiguan asked nervously, "Why?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Because we want this struggle to be more challenging. And we also want to prove our fathers wrong."

Dou Xiguan said, "I have always believed that you are right."

"what?"

Wang Xi opened his eyes wide.

Dou Xiguan said, “You must not compare Uncle Dou with your father. I have always been open-minded and have always supported the Taoist thought of your Wuming Academy. It is your father who is short-sighted and always tries to stop me. But today I have decided that no matter what, I will fully support you and no one can stop me.”

"After I get back, I'll terminate the coal mining cooperation with Zixia, and then hand over the fertilizer factory to E'er. You guys handle it; haha, it's settled then. Uncle Dou is leaving now."

But they weren't even given a chance to refuse.

Li Jieman stepped forward and said, "Uncle Dou is such a fickle fellow, always changing sides. Fortunately, Dou E is not like him."

Wang Xi laughed and said, "This is called 'a wise man submits to circumstances.'"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Next, we should go to Zhang Baishou's shop to celebrate our success."

Wang Xi nodded and said, "Autumn has arrived, and the Yuan family's fruits are ripe. But if the Beauty Wine doesn't sell, they'll be in big trouble, including with that policy Zhang mentioned. Haha--!"

"Young Master Wang".

At that moment, Li Bai suddenly walked over.

Wang Xi asked, "What?"

Li Bai asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"no!"

Huangfu Seng Niandao.

Li Bai gave an awkward smile.

Wang Xi asked curiously, "Brother Li Bai, if I remember correctly, aside from tasting the wine, this seems to be the first time you've offered your help?"

Li Bai said, "Because I also can't stand them bullying the weak."

That's really his personality, but it's a little twisted. He looks down on others, but he also wants others to look up to him.

This should be considered a psychology unique to talented people.

"That's it!"

Wang Xi thought for a moment and said, "How about this, you come with us to Zhang Baishou's shop later to celebrate together."

Li Bai looked at him, puzzled.

Wang Xi said, "During the drinking, we can write a poem to promote our gunpowder and add to the fun."

Li Bai's eyes lit up. "Great idea! Leave this to me."

That evening, the students from the nameless academy flocked into Zhang Baishou's shop, and they also brought a group of courtesans from Pingkangfang.

Before the drinks were even served, everyone was already having a great time.

They were singing and dancing. It was so loud that no one could drink.

Some older boys who disliked them went up to criticize them, only to be shocked and angered by their retorts.

Have you ever heard of gunpowder?

Believe it or not, I'll blow you all up.

That's just how assertive they are.

The elders upstairs saw it all and were seething with hatred.

But there was nothing they could do; they had all heard about the power of gunpowder.

"What?"

Li Jieman suddenly stopped the bartender delivering the drinks, "Did we order any drinks?"

The bartender asked blankly, "Don't you gentlemen drink?"

"It's not that I don't want to drink, it's that I don't want to drink your wine."

Li Jie said, "Your 'Beauty Wine' is all brewed with poisonous coal. Who would dare drink it? Get out!"

Wang Shuang shoved the bartender aside, saying, "Trying to rob me and kill me? Don't you know who I am? This wine is brewed by us. Do you think I don't know if it's poisoned or not?"

Wang Xi shook his head, and imitating Wang Xi, snapped his fingers, "Brothers, bring on the drinks."

Then Linghu Baodi and the others carried up jars of wine one by one.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The customers at the table, upon hearing these words and staring at their wine glasses, dared not move an inch.

poisonous?

is this real?
They're right. This wine was brewed in their nameless distillery. They all say it's poisonous, so how could it not be?

hiss---!

Think carefully!

Seeing this, Zhang Huai was drenched in sweat. He quickly stepped forward and stood behind Wang Xi, calling out, "Young Master Wang, Young Master Wang."

Wang Xi turned around and saw Zhang Huai. He immediately pulled him into a hug. "Old Zhang, long time no see! I'm in a good mood today, have a drink with me. Haha!"

"Ouch!"

Zhang Huai, on the verge of tears, said, "Young master, this 'Beauty Wine' is also part of your business. If you say that, how will this wine ever sell?"

Wang Xi laughed and said, "You've only just met me, and you can't even sell them? What do I care? Do you think I'd be short of money? Hahaha!"

Huangfu Sengnian suddenly leaned closer and whispered, "We have wronged you, so what? Look, who would dare to drink your wine now? Go back and tell your wife that the revengers have come."

Push Zhang Huai aside, let's drink and have some fun.

Li Bai lived up to expectations. In high spirits after drinking, he stood on the table and recited a poem to describe the scene at the mine that day.

It must be said that Li Bai was truly at ease describing such scenes.

The scene was already exaggerated, and his style was even more grand.

Even Huangfu Sengnian couldn't help but fall into deep thought upon hearing this poem.

Go for it!

If you disagree, then argue with me!
I really can't argue with that at all.

(Don't ask what Li Bai actually wrote; the author wasn't even there, how would he know? Damn!)
The next day.

This poem by Li Bai immediately spread throughout the capital; it was truly catchy and had a powerful presence.

Meanwhile, all the "Beauty Wine" products were experiencing sluggish sales.

Even Wu Chongwen and the others dared not drink anymore.

Although everyone opposes the nameless academy, it's for profit, not because they're actually stupid.

Actually, they had already made a fuss about the toxicity of coal before, and this time they've gone even further. The key is that with the advent of gunpowder, their claims are even more convincing.

If the nameless academy says it's poisonous, then it must be poisonous.

In fact, people have gradually come to acknowledge the credibility of Wuming Academy in this regard.

The key is that if you don't believe it, you're the one who gets poisoned.

If you're against it, then you should be the one to drink it.

But who would dare!

You can disbelieve what others say, but if he himself says his wine is poisonous, can you not believe him?
This dealt a huge blow to Madam Zixia's core group.

That really hit the nail on the head.

Previously, everyone had supplied all the fruit to the nameless winery.

The fruit is already on its way.

But the wine just wouldn't sell.

To brew or not to brew.

If we don't make it, what will we do with the fruit?

Which restaurant would dare to buy brewed food?

The worst part is that the fruit belongs to them, and the winery also belongs to them. If they lose money, they will lose money from head to toe.

Previously, everyone could tolerate things like coal mining; if they couldn't compete, so be it—it was just the beginning of the business anyway. But when core interests were touched, the powerful and wealthy finally revealed their selfish and self-serving nature, urging Madam Zixia to resolve the issue quickly, or else she would bear the consequences.

Anchangfang.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Guang Sheng said angrily, "They are just spouting nonsense. The brewing of wine with coal has only just begun, and there are hardly any jars of wine brewed with coal. They are not unaware of this, yet they still say such things."

Zhang Huai said aggrievedly, "Chief Steward, they told me directly that they are trying to frame us."

Madam Zixia's beautiful eyes were filled with anger as she said, "It's no use saying all this now. You should quickly spread the word that we were just trying to brew wine with coal, and that after receiving advice from the Nameless Academy, we have stopped brewing wine with coal. Wine brewed with coal will not appear in the restaurant. We will continue to brew wine with charcoal."

Guang Sheng said, "If you say that, it's tantamount to admitting that our coal is toxic, and then our coal mines are all finished."

This is actually the most painful part.

You don't admit the wine is poisonous, but everyone trusts Wuming Academy. If you did admit it, who would dare use their coal?

What is the significance of mining coal?

But they have already invested a lot of money in the coal mines.

Madam Zixia said, "There's nothing we can do about it. We can only weigh the pros and cons now. Compared to the profits from wine, the money from the coal mine is nothing. The key is that they now have gunpowder, and we can't compete with them in coal mining."

(End of this chapter)