Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

"Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, powerful clans and aristocratic families have been deeply entrenched and have controlled the government."

They outwardly feign poverty, but secretly they hide all the wealth, grain, and cloth they've plundered from the people in these hidden hideouts.

Qin Qiong chimed in from the side:

"That's right. Back when I was leading troops to suppress bandits, I accidentally discovered a hidden spy belonging to the Cui family."

The grain stored there was enough to feed an army of 100,000 for a year.

Gold and silver were piled up like mountains. Compared to them, His Majesty's treasury was practically a beggar's den.

Li Chengqian's breathing quickened as he listened.

I realize I'm still too young.

"Does Uncle Kemin mean we should plunder the aristocratic family's estate?"

"good."

Du Ruhui threw the wooden stick away.

"The secret agents of powerful families cannot be exposed to the light of day. Even if they are robbed, they dare not report it to the authorities in a big way. At most, they will file a complaint in the imperial court."

Ultimately, after His Majesty's investigation, the matter was dropped.

Moreover, if Your Highness takes down these undercover agents, even if His Majesty eventually finds out that you were the one who did it, not only will he not blame you, but he will even secretly help you cover up the traces.

You must know that His Majesty has harbored deep hatred for the aristocratic families over the years.

"Wonderful!"

Li Chengqian jumped up in excitement.

That's what you call robbing the rich to help the poor.

Stealing your own father's money is considered unfilial.

But robbing a wealthy family's money is called sharing the nation's burdens.

The most crucial point is that these aristocratic families are wealthy.

"Uncle Kemin, your move is absolutely brilliant, I love it."

Li Chengqian excitedly scanned the geomantic map.

"So, which hospital should we target first tonight?"

Du Ruhui pointed to a mountain valley south of Chang'an City.

"The Wang family's Nanshan Villa in Taiyuan. According to my secret investigations over the years, the Wang family recently transported a batch of silk and silver from Jiangnan, intending to sell it at a high price in Chang'an."

This batch of goods is worth at least 100,000 strings of cash.

"Ten thousand strings of cash?"

Li Chengqian exclaimed in shock.

It's important to understand that the Tang Dynasty of today is not the same as the one that came later.

One hundred thousand strings of cash would be an astronomical figure for Li Shimin at this time.

If Li Shimin had received those 100,000 strings of cash, he would have been so excited that he couldn't sleep for days.

"Alright! Let's take down the Wang family of Taiyuan then."

Li Chengqian made his decision immediately.

"Uncle Qin, how's the Shadow Guard training going?"

Qin Qiong said with a smile:

"Your Highness, the hundred Shadow Guards are already starving."

"With just your command, we can raze the Wang family's Nanshan Villa to the ground tonight."

These Shadow Guards were trained by Li Chengqian using the training methods of special forces from later generations, which Qin Qiong then combined with modern methods to create these elite assassins.

Their equipment consisted of improved repeating crossbows and Tang swords, making them far superior in combat to any army in the Tang Dynasty at present.

"All done."

Li Chengqian excitedly waved his arm.

"Uncle Qin, go and gather people immediately."

We'll meet at the pavilion ten miles outside the city at 1:15 AM. I'm going to the Da'an Palace now to give Grandfather a different script.

"Here you are."

Qin Qiong accepted the order and turned to walk into another secret passage.

Li Chengqian turned to look at Du Ruhui and said:

"Uncle Kemin, of the money we robbed tonight, I'll give thirty percent to Grandfather the Emperor to repair his palace, and take the rest to our secret base."

With this money, our plans can be accelerated.

Du Ruhui cupped his hands and said:

"Your Highness is wise. However, since we are going to rob it, we must not leave any evidence."

I suggest that everyone change into Turkic clothing and use Turkic scimitars when we go on the mission.

"And leave some Turkic artifacts at the scene."

After hearing this, Li Chengqian immediately gave a thumbs up.

My heart is truly filthy.

The ancients were right to advise us on planning and making decisions.

If Li Shimin knew that he had poached his most trusted strategist, he would probably be so angry that he would have a stroke.

"I'll do as Uncle Kemin says. I'll head back now."

Li Chengqian returned to his palace via the secret passage.

After returning to his palace, Li Chengqian changed into a set of night clothes and climbed out the window.

After skillfully evading the patrolling imperial guards, they headed straight for the Da'an Palace.

Inside the Da'an Palace, Li Yuan had been waiting impatiently for some time.

He sat at the entrance of the main hall, with a broadsword he had used to conquer the world on his lap.

"Why isn't that little brat here yet? Did that unfilial son catch him?"

Just as Li Yuan was muttering to himself, Li Chengqian ran in from outside the palace.

"Grandpa, are you ready?"

When Li Yuan saw his eldest grandson, his eyes lit up instantly.

"It's all prepared. I've summoned the remaining dozen or so elite troops from Da'an Palace, and they're all waiting in the backyard now."

When are we going to the inner treasury?

Li Chengqian chuckled:

"Grandpa, the plan has changed. We're not interested in the rubbish in the Imperial Treasury anymore. Your grandson will take you to pull off something much bigger."

Li Yuan was stunned:

"Bigger? Bigger than the imperial treasury? You think you can rob the national treasury?"

"The national treasury is nothing."

Li Chengqian leaned close to Li Yuan's ear and whispered something.

"The Wang family of Taiyuan".

Li Yuan was stunned after hearing this.

His breathing became heavy, and his hand holding the knife trembled slightly.

You should know that even when he was in power, he wouldn't dare to touch these powerful families.

Now his own grandson is actually going to target these powerful families?

"Gao Ming, are you serious?"

Li Chengqian raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Grandpa Emperor, I have only one question for you: do you dare to do it?"

"Gao Ming, give your grandfather a heads-up. How much money is involved in that place you're planning to target?"

Li Yuan looked at Li Chengqian and asked.

"At least 100,000 strings of cash, plus piles of silk and gold and silver artifacts."

Li Chengqian held up one finger and shook it.

"Grandpa, the Emperor's treasury and the national treasury combined probably don't even amount to a fraction of what others have. If we were to rob the treasury, it would be like picking up trash."

To rob the Wang family is to rob the rich to help the poor.

When Li Yuan heard the word "100,000 strings of cash," his eyes lit up instantly.

You should know that when he was emperor, the national treasury couldn't collect much money in a year.

These powerful families actually hid so much money outside Chang'an.

"Done."

Li Yuan slammed his hand on the table.

"These bastards are sucking the blood off the Tang Dynasty; I've wanted to teach them a lesson for ages. When are we leaving?"

Li Chengqian clapped his hands.

Xiao Shunzi walked in from outside, dragging two large bundles.

Upon opening it, one finds tattered sheepskin coats, felt hats, and a dozen or so Turkic scimitars.

"Have someone change into it."

Li Chengqian picked up a sheepskin coat and put it on.

"Tonight we are all Turkic bandits. Remember, no one is allowed to speak Chinese during the operation. Just shout 'Guwula' all."

Li Yuan looked at the clothes, and then at Li Chengqian, his gaze changed.

This little brat definitely has a powerful backer.

Li Yuan simply did not believe that Li Chengqian could have come up with such a thing.

South of Chang'an City, in the Nanshan Villa.

Li Yuan, accompanied by a dozen or so old eunuchs dressed in Turkic attire, lay prone in the grass, excitedly staring at the manor gate ahead.

He was just waiting for Li Chengqian's order to charge in and wreak havoc, to recapture the feeling of dominating the world in his younger days.

As for the injury?

Don't be ridiculous, who could possibly injure Li Yuan amidst a group of top imperial guards?