"Swoosh!"
Wang Chen instantly raised his head and looked at the two merchants in surprise.
What kind of gods were these two? They were so free that they wanted to listen to him talk about Li Shiming in the tavern. Were merchants so restless nowadays?
Wang Chen immediately shook his head.
"I can't say, I can't say. How can a Saint be an existence that I can casually discuss?”
Old Li immediately smiled and said," Shopkeeper, so what if you say it? I can't sue you because of this. There's no benefit."”
"It's nothing more than imagining it. Let's compare it to see if it's the same as what we think.”
Wang Chen pursed his lips.
"If you ask me, since this Son of Heaven is a Saint, he should have the image of a Saint.”
"A height of twelve feet is indispensable. He has big shoulders and a round waist. He has a burly figure. His strength can hold a cauldron and his voice is like a great bell.”
"He has a towering head, black hair, purple skin, and a golden light behind him. Every move he makes is illuminated by divine light.”
"A casual glance can scare off thousands of troops, a shout can shatter white marble railings, and a stomp can shake the earth and mountains.”
……
The more Wang Chen spoke, the more enthusiastic he became. He even stood up and painted the so-called 'image of a saint' for Old Li and Old Sun.”
At first, the two merchants only had their mouths twitch, but the one surnamed Sun couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Old Li immediately glared at him, but then he laughed out loud.
After a while, the two finally stopped.
"I say…Shopkeeper…how can there be such a saint?”
"I'm really serious. Don't make me laugh like this.”
Wang Chen saw that he didn't fool her, so he could only sit down.
"I can say it seriously, but you have to promise not to leak what I said.”
Old Li nodded.
"Shopkeeper, don't worry. We're just here to listen. Who would casually spread such news?”
Wang Chen also believed this explanation. After all, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, was one of the rare emperors who was not punished for his words. It was fine even if he commented a little.
"Actually, according to what I said, the current Emperor is a rare good Emperor. He can be called a wise ruler.”
Old Li's eyes flashed with a hint of joy.
Wang Chen didn't see Old Li's expression either. He just continued,"The Great Tang's prosperity today is largely due to the Emperor's contributions.”
"In the chaotic times of the previous dynasty, Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty harmed the people, causing them to be in dire straits. In Guanzhong and Heluo, countless people starved to death and millions of corpses lay on the ground.”
"The Great Tang has ended the chaos and given the people a stable environment.”
"And the current Emperor has been working hard to make the country prosperous ever since he ascended the throne. He has poured his heart and soul into the Great Tang's prosperity, allowing the world to quickly overcome the desolation after the war.”
"Not only that, but he is also tolerant and magnanimous. He is open to all criticism and suggestions.”
"That's why I said that the current emperor is worthy of the title of a wise emperor.”
Old Li's eyes were filled with splendor.
"Shopkeeper, are these your heartfelt words?”
Wang Chen didn't think too much and nodded affirmatively."It's just the three of us. I'm just telling you. I don't have to please anyone.”
Old Li couldn't help but pick up the tea on the table and drink it in one gulp.
"Your evaluation is very good. If the current Emperor knew, he would definitely be very happy.”
Wang Chen waved his hand nonchalantly.
"It's no big deal. There are many people who say this in front of the Saints. I'm not one of them.”
Although Wang Chen said this, Old Li knew that the meaning was completely different. He could not help but feel excited.
Seeing that the dishes on the table were finished, Old Li took out a few strings of money from his money bag and placed them on the table.
"Shopkeeper, today I heard you say something interesting. This will be my meal money today.”
Wang Chen cupped his hands in satisfaction at the two of them. It was because of the extra money that Wang Chen was interested in talking to them. After all, they had to eat.
"Take care, you two. Come back next time!"
As he spoke, Wang Chen started to clean up the table.
However, he did not see Old Li suddenly straighten his back the moment he walked out of the door, while Old Sun bent slightly.
After the two merchants took a few steps out of the door, a large number of people in linen clothes immediately surrounded them from all directions, protecting them in the middle.
Old Li, who was still chatting and laughing kindly just a moment ago, suddenly had a majestic aura. His face was solemn, and his every move was filled with the natural temperament of a superior.
"Wuji, what do you think of this little shopkeeper?”
"Your Majesty, this little shopkeeper is an honest person. What he said just now was indeed from the bottom of his heart. In his heart, Your Majesty is a wise king.”
……
That's right, these two were Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji, who were traveling incognito.
A month ago, Li Shiming, who had just left the palace, accidentally walked into Wang Chen's restaurant. He was attracted by Wang Chen's cooking, so he came out of the palace every few days to eat at Wang Chen's restaurant.
Every time he came to Wang Chen's shop, he would ask Wang Chen some questions about the people's livelihood. He wanted to see what the real people were like and if there were any sufferings that he needed to understand.
Wang Chen had never noticed that Li Shiming was eating in his restaurant. He had never considered the possibility of the emperor going out in civilian clothes.
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