The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

Yan Shigu once heard of such a concept.

People across China spend their entire lives waiting for an opportunity that makes their death worthwhile.

At first, he didn't take it seriously, but now, seeing what Chen Huai'an had taken out, he suddenly felt that this idea might not be wrong.

The opportunity that was worth his death, worth the death of the entire Yan family... had arrived!

Chen Huai'an stared at him, his tone softening slightly: "Of course, I'm not asking Yan Shujian to make a decision right now. You can go back and discuss this with your family..."

"No!" Before he could finish speaking, Yan Shigu took a deep breath and interrupted him: "We scholars uphold the Way, pass on knowledge, and uphold the public good!"

"For hundreds of years, the five clans and seven powerful families have controlled the interpretation of the classics, using the books of sages and saints as a tool to monopolize official careers. Poor students have no way to study, and the literary tradition of the world is gradually becoming blocked."

"This matter is known to everyone in the government and the public, but no one dares to stand up and expose this scheme."

After making his decision, Yan Shigu felt a sense of relief and a smile returned to his face: "There's no need to discuss this with the clan. The Yan family's classical studies have been passed down for a hundred years. What our ancestors upheld was never family status or wealth, but the authentic classics and the correct path of education."

"Duke Anguo, you came from humble beginnings, yet you dared to shoulder the pressure from aristocratic families to do something that benefits future generations. My Yan family has been practicing Confucianism for generations; how can we back down even a step?"

"Using movable type to proofread the classics, compiling unified editions, establishing schools, and implementing new systems..."

"I, Yan Shigu, on behalf of the Yan family, accept these responsibilities!"

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent for a moment.

Chen Huai'an looked at the astonishing light in his eyes, remained silent for a moment, then stood up and bowed deeply to Yan Shigu.

"Many thanks to Supervisor Yan. If this matter succeeds, all scholars in the world will benefit from the Yan family's kindness. On behalf of future generations of poor scholars, I thank Supervisor Yan!"

"..."

Yan Shigu left, and Chen Huai'an stood at the entrance of the mansion, watching him go.

Chen Huai'an was not surprised that the Yan family agreed to the matter.

A spineless person can never produce a strong one.

The integrity of the Yan family has long been recognized by countless people.

The Yan family, possessing such integrity, would not refuse.

As Yan Shigu's figure gradually disappeared, Chen Huai'an was preparing to return home. He had a premonition that things would not be peaceful from now on.

Zheng Yuanzhu's visit is a signal that the struggle, which has been calm for more than half a year, is very likely to be reignited.

And it will definitely be more intense than before.

But just as he turned around, he suddenly heard the sound of the carriage wheels rolling and the crisp sound of horseshoes treading on the ground.

Chen Huai'an turned around in confusion and met a pair of slightly smiling eyes revealed by the person who lifted the carriage curtain.

"His Majesty?"

Chen Huai'an was startled. Why had Li Shimin come to visit today?

Li Shimin did not get out of the carriage, but instead asked with a smile, "What? Have you reached an agreement with the Yan family?"

"Based on my understanding of you, Yan Shigu will either be completely fooled by you, or he will be completely swayed by you."

"It's probably time to go back and start preparing."

Chen Huai'an's lips twitched. He wasn't surprised that Li Shimin knew about these things, and it wasn't a secret that Zheng Yuanzhu had come to visit.

As soon as Zheng Yuanzhu arrived, he contacted Yan Shigu the very next day. Even a fool could guess what was going on.

Not to mention Li Shimin, who, as emperor, had spies all over Chang'an.

But what does it mean to "fool someone"?

He said speechlessly, "Your Majesty misunderstands. I did not deceive Supervisor Yan. I have great respect for the Yan family. They speak their minds frankly and explained the pros and cons to Supervisor Yan in a very honest manner, allowing Supervisor Yan to make his own choice."

"There's no such thing as deceiving, Your Majesty. Please don't tarnish my reputation."

Li Shimin scoffed: "Do you need me to ruin your reputation? I'm too lazy to mention anything else, but who doesn't know that you, Duke Anguo, led the snowball fight in the Eastern Palace? I received several memorials impeaching you a while ago."

"You have absolutely no reputation."

Chen Huai'an: "..."

Li Shimin chuckled and nodded, "Stop talking nonsense, get in the carriage."

"Where to?" Chen Huai'an asked with some confusion, but he didn't hesitate and quickly got into the carriage.

"The Eastern Palace," Li Shimin said calmly, "Although I don't know what Zheng Yuanzhu talked about with you, or what you said to the Yan family, I can roughly guess a little bit."

"From now on... things are unlikely to remain calm."

"You little brat, all you do is cause trouble all day long!"

In the end, even Li Shimin was somewhat helpless.

Upon hearing this, Chen Huai'an glared and said, "How dare you say that? You actually have the nerve to talk back to me?!"

"Do you know what Zheng Yuanzhu told me? He already knows we have a backup plan, that movable type printing hasn't been brought out yet, and that printing technology can still be improved."

"I just don't understand. I haven't even told my sister about this. The molds I gave you were all secretly carved by myself. Where did this information leak from?"

"May Your Majesty answer me?"

Li Shimin: ? ? ?

Will I answer you?

Reversing the Heavenly Gang!

However, he couldn't care less about such trivial matters at the moment, and his expression turned somewhat grim: "You mean... I have spies around me?"

Chen Huai'an pursed his lips: "I didn't say that. Maybe Your Majesty talks in your sleep, and maybe you leaked the information while talking in your sleep?"

Li Shimin: "..."

He couldn't understand what Chen Huai'an was saying.

What utter nonsense! He's just saying that with so many women in his harem, who knows if one of them found out something from him.

Li Shimin was finally losing his composure: "Impossible! Do you think I don't know what's more important? You didn't tell your sister, and I didn't even tell Guanyinbi. It's absolutely impossible that it was leaked from here!"

Chen Huai'an remained silent.

On this point, he still believed in Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was indeed somewhat naive and prone to tears, but he would never say such a thing.

While he may have had his share of women, Li Shimin was definitely not someone who would be seduced by beauty.

Chen Huai'an pondered, "Zheng Yuanzhu doesn't know I have movable type printing. He only knows I have a backup plan. I remember His Majesty secretly tested the effect of movable type printing and has already made two sets of templates..."

Li Shimin immediately understood, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He had no doubt about Chen Huai'an's side, but his own side was indeed the most likely to cause problems.

A harem is absolutely out of the question, so the problem must lie here.

"I will handle this matter!" Li Shimin said calmly, but Chen Huai'an knew that the Second Princess had already decided to kill him.

I estimate that if they can find the cause, they will; if not... then everyone will have acute iron poisoning.

Chen Huai'an sighed, somewhat troubled: "There's no point in talking about this anymore. Even if it's not confirmed, the aristocratic families must have received sufficiently definite information, otherwise Zheng Yuanzhu wouldn't have come to me specifically."

"His visit changed the nature of the situation because of this matter."

"The new imperial examination system..."

"......"