Time passed slowly.
The sun slowly set.
In the end, night fell and engulfed the entire world.
In Chang 'an, the lights were not as bright as before. Only those who were still rich were illuminated. It was already very impressive for ordinary people to be able to maintain their food and clothing. As for the cost of candles, they had to save as much as possible.
After all, no one knew when this disaster would end.
However, generally speaking, the people of Chang 'an were still better than those outside.
At the very least, there was still some food at home that could last them for a period of time. But even so, the people of Chang 'an were extremely cautious and poor.
They lived in Chang 'an and more or less knew some news.
For example, the imperial court did not have any food at all. Even the rats in the national treasury could starve to death!
The people outside the city could still have some hope.
However, the people in Chang 'an knew the truth. They felt sad and even more painful.
However, such a miserable scene could not be seen in the Li Consortium's courtyard.
Longxi Li Clan's Chang 'an Courtyard.
The lights were bright.
The fragrance soared into the sky.
The courtyard was decorated with lanterns, gongs, and drums. The lights were bright as if it was daytime.
It was as if it was isolated from the human world. To the commoners, it was like a paradise.
Back hall.
Old Master Li gently sipped his tea.
The servants had already served 108 dishes.
"Woo…"
"Brother Li, Li Shi Min has received our memorial, but he hasn't given us an accurate reply yet.”
"I wonder if he will agree.”
Old Master Lu frowned, slightly worried.
However, this wasn't a worry, but a kind of anticipation and nervousness.
That list was really important to the noble families. If they could pass it, the noble families led by the Five Families and Seven Wangs could really rest easy and lie comfortably at the peak of the human world, controlling the people of the world and passing it on forever.
Even if the Emperor's Cycle of Rotation were to occur, it would not affect them at all.
Because they were the true emperors.
The one in the temple was just a marionette.
"Hahaha…"
Old Master Li chuckled and glanced at Old Master Lu.
"There are more and more disaster victims outside Chang 'an City.”
"But the Imperial Court hasn't even taken out a single grain. They can't even distribute relief porridge.”
"If he, Li Shi Min, doesn't agree, the people of the world will flip the world upside down for him.”
"Back then, we supported the Li family because Li Yuan was easy to manipulate. If Li Shiming was really stubborn, then we would have changed him.”
"If he agrees, he will still be the emperor, still be rich and powerful, and not have to worry about food and drink. What reason does he have to disagree?”
"The second son of the Li family knows what he's worth now. He's not stupid. On the contrary, he's a smart person.”
"Between being a puppet and being destroyed, he knows how to choose.”
"Besides, is it unfair for him to be my clan's dog? In this world, who knows how many people want to be my clan's dogs but have no way to do so.”
"Hahaha…"
"If nothing unexpected happens, tomorrow, Li Shi Min will come to us with a memorial!”
Old Master Li smiled relaxedly.
He wasn't worried at all.
Old Master Lu narrowed his eyes.
His aged eyes revealed a trace of excitement.
"Good, good, good!"
"Hahaha…"
"Come, come, come. Brother Li, let me toast you!”
When Old Master Lu heard this, he instantly felt relieved and no longer felt nervous.
That's right!
He, Li Shi Min, knew what was important!
"Come!"
"Let's drink!"
Old Mr. Li raised his glass and downed it in one gulp."The food is in our hands now!”
"No one can eliminate this disaster except us.”
"The initiative is definitely mine."
"He, Li Shi Min, is not a god. He can't conjure food out of thin air.”
"There's absolutely no need to worry."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Old Master Lu nodded repeatedly.
" By the way, Brother Li, I heard that a few juniors of our clan are planning to open a porridge distribution center. They say it's to increase the reputation of our clan..."
Before Old Master Lu could finish his sentence, Old Master Li's snow-white eyebrows suddenly furrowed and he shouted in a low voice,""Nonsense!"
"This is really nonsense!"
"Without my orders, no one is allowed to use a single grain!”
"Do we still need them to earn this bit of reputation for us? Tell them not to ruin my plan if they don't need it.”
"Commoners, the more people starve to death, the more beneficial it is for us. Do you understand?”
"This bit of reputation is nothing compared to the clan's ten-thousand-year plan!”
Old Master Li reprimanded in a low voice.
" Understood, Brother Li." Old Master Lu nodded." I'll pass down the order to seal off all grain from flowing out!"”
"Yes."
Old Master Li's expression changed slightly.
"That's good."
"Come, let's drink!"
"Are those commoners worthy of eating the food of my clan?”
"Don't worry about them."
Old Master Li picked up a mouthful of food.
Only Old Master Li and Old Master Lu enjoyed the hundred dishes.
The entire room was filled with fragrance.
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