I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

Not long after.

After the woman leaves.

Whispers suddenly broke out in the tavern.

"Who do you think that woman is?"

“Who knows?”

"Anyway, someone who can make the South City Underground King treat him with such caution must be extraordinary!"

"Tsk tsk, what do you think? Will there be a big commotion in Luoyang?"

"No one can say for sure, but if you hide quietly for a few days, you will be fine."

......

Among the nine classes under the city of Luoyang, there were the sounds of cranes crying in the wind.

Just one day.

More than half of the hooligans roaming around the entire Luoyang city have been eliminated, and all of them have stayed at home obediently.

And that night.

In a quiet house in Nanshi.

The woman, whose pseudonym was Zheng Meng, was still wearing a veiled hat as she sat in the yard, looking at the bonfire in front of her.

And that burly man who was called the underground king of South City by the people of Luoyang.

Standing aside stiffly and respectfully.

Likewise, standing next to him were an old man in fancy clothes and three middle-aged men in ordinary clothes with sparkling eyes.

The four of them also stood stiffly and respectfully.

But only the old man would glance at the woman whose face was not revealed from time to time.

After more than half a minute, the woman finally turned her gaze away from the campfire through the veil.

Looking at the old man, he said:

"You're not sure?"

The old man calmly crossed his arms and bowed, saying:

"Yes, it's a serious matter, and I'm unsure."

The woman took out a jade pendant from her bosom.

The jade pendant, which is the size of a baby's palm, is carved with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes.

Under the light of the fire.

One can vaguely see a character for wood and a character for easy in the dragon and phoenix patterns.

See this jade pendant.

The old man's eyes suddenly filled with tears.

He knelt down on both knees and said excitedly:

"Thank God, I finally got to see the young master!"

The burly man and three other middle-aged men also knelt down on their knees with fanatical eyes and excitement.

He shouted in a deep voice:

"Greetings, young master!"

The woman put away the jade pendant, stood up, and said in a deep voice:

"Everyone, please stand up quickly."

The five people stood up quickly.

The old man looked at the girl with concern and asked:

"Young Master, I haven't heard from you in these years."

"You have been alone outside for so many years, you must have suffered a lot, right?"

"It is because of my incompetence that you have been displaced."

The girl then stepped forward, gently dragged the old man's arm and said:

"Uncle Yang, it's not hard, you are the ones who are hardworking."

The old man surnamed Yang wanted to object immediately, but was stopped by the girl:

"I'm out here alone, and there aren't that many people watching me."

"And Uncle Yang, you have to guard the last bit of your family property without being discovered by Thief Li."

“That’s really hard work.”

Having said this, the girl bowed solemnly to the few people with her arms crossed.

The old man surnamed Yang and others were terrified and quickly moved away, not daring to accept the girl's gift.

The old man surnamed Yang and others shed tears of emotion.

The difference between master and servant.

Even if the girl asked them to commit suicide, they would be willing to do so.

But the girl cared about these slaves.

How could they not be moved?

The few of them didn't say much, but said in unison:

"The sky above the trees."

The girl's voice was not loud, but it spoke loudly:

"Don't worry about the sun!"

Chapter 590 You control the scale, I will be your barrier

Next, several people entered the house and had some conversation.

Willow branches on the moon.

Then all the people dispersed.

The girl then took off her veil.

As the candlelight flickered, a beautiful face like a lotus emerging from clear water was revealed.

It is completely different from the previous pretty Zheng Meng.

It's completely the difference between fairies and mortals.

Although it is just a simple outfit, it reveals an indescribable temperament.

The girl murmured:

"A big tree with lush branches and leaves supports the world."

"When facing difficulties, we must be patient, take a step back and then take a step back."

“The big trees will be more lush.”

Done.

Tears welled up in the girl's eyes.

"But this lush tree has been uprooted."

"Killed by the creatures sheltered by those big trees!"

"How can we, the remaining stumps and broken branches, survive?"

A thick atmosphere of pessimism spread in the room.

After a long while, the girl wiped the tears from her cheeks.

He regained his previous composure and expression.

Day two.

The burly man appeared in the yard again.

He was passionate and knelt on one knee in front of the girl, and said in a deep voice:

"Young Master, three hundred and seventy skilled fighters, equipped with armor, are waiting for your orders."

The girl still wore her veil and nodded:

"Wang Han, these people all obey your orders."

"You lead them out and surround Fang Xuanling's team. Stay hidden and wait for orders."

"Yes!"

Wang Han lowered his head again and stood up suddenly.

Tongling's big eyes were filled with murderous intent.

In the great martial arts competitions of the past, there was a person who could rival Yuwen Chengdu and surpass Qin Qiong.

After lying dormant for more than a decade, his long-hidden sharpness burst out once again.

……

Outside Luoyang City.

A place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

Seven days later, Fang Xuanling finally received a message from Chang'an.

He looked at the simple words above and a smile appeared on his face.

The note only read: You control the scale, and I will be your barrier.

"Hahahaha!" Fang Xuanling laughed wildly.

With just ten simple words, he saw the scene in the court where Li Shimin was suppressing the gentry.

Instead, Li Shimin compromised and gave in to the gentry.

The information revealed is really too heavy.

The situation in the past where the gentry acted unreasonably and relied on their power to threaten Li Shimin and force him to compromise no longer existed.

Li Tang now had the confidence to compete with other noble families.

The loud laughter attracted everyone's attention.

Fang Yiyi's heart moved, and he ran to Fang Xuanling and asked, "Grandpa, is there any good news?"

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said with a smile:

"It's done!"

"A good thing, a great thing!"

After saying this, Fang Xuanling looked at his son, who had previously hidden his talent and deliberately been unlearned, with a face full of emotion.

He said earnestly:

"The change in the court is all because of you!"

Fang Yiyi was stunned and didn't react at first.

There was a glimmer of hope in Fang Xuanling's eyes.

His son, he repaired horseshoes and strengthened the Li Tang cavalry.

The new waterwheel broke the gentry's monopoly on water conservancy and helped Li Tang win over the hearts of the people.

He won several gambling battles with prominent families and suppressed their prestige.

Innovative military training methods strengthened the military power of Li Tang.