Li Shimin brought Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui for a stroll.
At this moment, his mind was in a mess and he had no destination.
Unknowingly, they had actually arrived in front of the capital prefecture.
No, to be precise, it wasn't the capital capital prefecture. This place was at least one square away from the capital prefecture.
However, even so, they could no longer move forward. It was densely packed with people!
"We want books, we want books. Those bookstores are blatantly hoarding goods. Can't the Imperial Court investigate them?”
"That's right, that's right. The imperial court has issued a notice to open the imperial examinations, but why are there no books? We need an explanation."
"Books, books, books, we want books. Without books, what Imperial Examination is there!!!”
" It's…It's…Today, all the bookstores in Chang 'an City are closed. There must be something fishy going on. Why didn't the imperial court investigate? Do you only know how to play dead here?"
"The imperial examination is open, but we commoners can't buy books. What is this?!!”
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These words were like weeping blood, smashing heavily on Li Shiming's heart.
He looked at the angry faces of the commoners and his heart ached.
The imperial examinations were held to open a door for the people!
However, in the end, such a situation actually happened.
Inside, Chai Shao was frantically comforting the people, but he was like a small boat in a storm.
No one would listen to what he said.
" Your Majesty..." Fang Xuanling lowered his voice, trying to comfort Li Shiming, but he didn't know how to do so.
Du Ruhui sighed heavily. Looking at the commoners on the street, he felt a sense of desolation.
"Let's go."
"Go to the Wei Manor and see how the auxiliary machines and Apothecary are doing.”
Li Shi Min didn't want to talk about this matter anymore.
He turned around and walked towards the Wei Manor.
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui immediately followed. The two of them looked at each other and saw each other's pain.
They knew clearly that His Majesty was the one who was truly upset.
The Imperial Examination this time was something that the Emperor had thought about many times before deciding to hold.
But…
No one had expected such a situation.
Uncomfortable.
It was really unbearable.
Perhaps, the aristocratic families were really as they said, invincible.
A clan made of iron, a dynasty made of flowing water.
It really wasn't just words.
The Great Tang was no exception!
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In the Li Consortium's courtyard.
Back hall.
No one moved.
The clan leaders, led by Old Master Li, had solemn expressions on their faces.
Although the order had already been given, the result had not been sent back yet. It was inevitable that he was not worried.
Imperial examinations.
This was the imperial examination.
Thinking back to the previous dynasty, with this move, in just a few years, the proportion of aristocratic families in the imperial court was reduced by one-third. It was simply terrifying!
Therefore, the aristocratic families were afraid and did not spare any effort. They even did not hesitate to start a war and directly destroyed the previous dynasty.
Now, Li Shi Min was here again.
They really couldn't stay calm anymore.
"Patriarch!"
"There's news from the front."
At this moment, the Li Clan's Head Butler hurried over and respectfully handed a piece of information to Old Master Li.
Old Master Li hurriedly took it and opened it.
Old Master Cui and Old Master Lu, who were beside him, couldn't care less and directly leaned their heads over.
"Good!"
"Good…Good!!”
" That's great!!!"
Old Master Cui roared three times.
Old Master Lu's nervous eyes finally relaxed, and his expression returned to its previous calmness.
"Hahahaha…"
"This Li family's second son is really overestimating his own strength!”
"How dare you fight us like this?!! This was really shooting himself in the foot.”
"I believe that it won't be long before he takes back the imperial examination.”
Old Master Lu said with a smile.
Old Master Li handed the information in his hand to the others.
Taking a deep breath, the heaviness was no longer there. Instead, it was replaced by a sense of stability as if everything was under his control.
"Our noble families have been secretly plotting for more than ten years. He's just a small emperor, yet he dares to be so arrogant!”
"It's really…I wonder if his brain is stuck in the door.”
"Hahaha…"
"Everyone, tonight is destined to be sleepless. Don't go back. This old man has wine and dishes here. We should celebrate.”
"This time, Li Shiming's spirit will be completely polished by us.”
"Humph!"
"Do you really think that you can fight with us just because you have a Quyuanli or a sweet potato?”
"What are you thinking!"
Old Master Li's voice was relaxed and happy.
When he saw this information, the stone in his heart was completely put down.
The bookstores were all closed.
The people had already started to cause chaos in Chang 'an.
Li Shimin was helpless, Jingzhao Prefecture Yin Chai Shao could only barely appease him.
How could he, Li Shi Min, hold on?
If this decision was not revoked, the prestige of the Imperial Court would be completely destroyed.
"Hahaha, wonderful!!!”
"This Li Shiming must be dumbfounded. He doesn't even know what the Imperial Court is like, and he dares to challenge our clan. This time, we'll teach him a good lesson!”
"That's right. It's really satisfying to see it. And these commoners really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Why don't they take a piss and look at themselves?？？Laughable, laughable, laughable!"
"Brother Li, good wine and good food. This time, we're going to serve them all. Hahaha…Right, I heard that there's a new batch of dancers from the Western Regions?”
"Ahahaha…Brother Li, I'm really going to take advantage of you this time.”
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After everyone read the information, the atmosphere in the hall immediately became cheerful.
He was no longer worried about the imperial examinations.
It wouldn't be able to achieve anything.
In the end, it would definitely become a huge joke.
Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, and Wang Gui heaved a sigh of relief when they saw this result.
Naturally, they did not wish for a Humble Class disciple to enter the court.
Now, they could be said to be at the beck and call of the wind and rain. In the imperial court, the officials of the aristocratic families had almost absolute power.
Other than Fang Xuanling and the others, all the officials were his men.
How awesome was that?
Who would want to let a poor family member squeeze in?
"Sure, sure."
"Come, come, come!"
" Arrange!!!"
"Continue dancing, continue singing."
Old Master Li patted his chest and ordered loudly.
Immediately, the Li Family Courtyard celebrated like it was the new year.
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At the Wei Manor.
Now, the grain here was no longer transported to the city gate.
They began to gather and transport them to different places.
Most of the disaster victims had already left.
Food donations for disaster relief were also being sent out.
"Your Majesty, Lord Fang, Lord Du.”
The old butler came up and cupped his fists when he saw the three of them.
Li Shi Min didn't say anything about this.
After all, the old butler was very old.
In the Great Tang, an old man over sixty was not subject to any rules. Even when meeting the Emperor, he did not need to bow, and the Emperor even had to bow to an old man.
"Are Zhangsun Wuji and Li Jing still inside?”Li Shi Min asked.
Now that he was calling her by her name, it was obvious that he was in a terrible mood.
"They're all here."
"Those who should move grain mountains, move grain mountains. Those who should salvage gold bricks, salvage gold bricks.”
the old butler said with a smile.
"Yes." Li Shi Min nodded.
"Has Your Majesty encountered another problem?”
"Your complexion is so bad. It shouldn't be.”
"He took away all of my young master's private savings, this…the one who should be sad is my young master.”
"Hehehe…"
the old butler said.
Li Shi Min smiled bitterly.
He shook his head and said nothing more.
In the backyard.
Zhangsun Wuji and Li Jing sat under the pavilion. They did not speak and did not move. They were dumbstruck.
Li Shi Min looked at the two from afar and stopped in his tracks.
" Ancestors, Apothecary..."
"Your Majesty is here."
Fang Xuanling hurriedly shouted.
He knew that His Majesty was starting to feel uncomfortable when he saw others feeling uncomfortable.
Although Zhangsun Wuji and Li Jing were guarding the Wei Manor and each had their own missions, they were not isolated from the news.
After all, during the morning court session, the Imperial Examination was announced to the public.
Now that such a thing had happened, they had received the news immediately.
How annoying.
It was extremely frustrating.
Your Majesty, what should we do?
"Ah?"
"Oh!"
"Your Majesty, why didn't you tell me you were coming?”
Zhangsun Wuji and Li Jing woke up almost at the same time and immediately went up to greet him.
Li Shi Min shook his head and took a deep breath. His legs seemed to have regained some strength. Then, he slowly walked over.
He sat under the pavilion.
Looking at the ship that was being salvaged on the lake, his eyes were dazed and lost in thought. There seemed to be no light in his eyes.
Zhangsun Wuji gulped.
" Your Majesty…"
"This…"
"Don't be sad."
He really did not know how to comfort her.
Li Jing stood at the side." Your Majesty, this general will lead the Left Military Guards and kill these people from the noble family!"!!”
"Three days! Within three days, Chang 'an would definitely be cleaned up!!!”
Li Jing's eyes were filled with hostility.
"Apothecary!"
"Don't cause any more trouble."
"Now…His Majesty is already having a headache.”
Du Ruhui hurriedly stopped Li Jing from continuing.
If he killed all the noble families in Chang 'an, the Tang Empire would probably be gone, let alone the imperial examination.
"What should we do?" Li Jing was distressed.
Below the pavilion, it was quiet.
The transportation of the grain mountain continued, as did the fishing of the gold bricks in the lake.
But at this moment, time seemed to have stopped.
" How about... tomorrow morning court..."
"Tomorrow morning, I will order that this matter…be canceled.”
"I thought too easily."
"This book... Hehehe... Who the hell would have thought that the noble family has already taken control!”
Li Shi Min gritted his teeth.
His entire soul was shaking crazily!!!
Cancel!
It seemed that the only way now was to cancel it.
Noble clan, as expected of a noble clan.
It was fine if he didn't make a move, but once he made a move, it was an absolute suppression!
Li Shi Min's nails dug into his palm.
Blood trickled down the lines on his palm.
"Your Majesty!"
" Your Majesty…"
Du Ruhui cried out in shock and quickly grabbed Li Shimin's hand.
" Ah, blood…" Fang Xuanling couldn't help but exclaim,""Your Majesty, I'll go get some water now.”
"Hehehe…"
"No need, no need. I'll go.”
"Lord Fang can sit and rest."
"I'm not very skilled, but I can still stop the bleeding.”
The old butler left with a smile.
"Your Majesty, why do you have to…hurt yourself!!!”Fang Xuanling pursed his dry lips and said in a trembling voice,"This…this imperial examination is not Your Majesty's fault. The sins of the world are not Your Majesty's responsibility. I'm incompetent, I'm incompetent."
"That's right, Your Majesty. We're incompetent. It's our incompetence that made the imperial examinations not prominent!!!”Zhangsun Wuji's tears were about to fall.
" Hiss... Ah..."
Li Shi Min took a deep breath and released his hand. He looked at the wound on his palm and chuckled.
"Zhen…has thought of everything, but there is really no other way.”
"Zhen doesn't care about you. This isn't your fault, this is the fault of time.”
"The imperial court has lost several hundred years of noble families. I don't accept it, I don't accept it, but this time, I really can't accept it!”
"There are so many books in the world, where can I find them?”
"No place to look, no place!"
"Forget it, forget it…"
Li Shi Min sighed and closed his eyes.
Decadent.
Suppressing.
He was disappointed.
Confusion.
At this moment, everyone could see that Li Shiming's face was filled with mixed emotions, which made people's hearts ache.
Fang Xuanling and the others didn't say anything and just stood there quietly.
The atmosphere was terrifyingly quiet.
Not long after, the old butler walked over with the medicine box. He opened the medicine box and stopped the bleeding in minutes.
"Old butler, your medical skills are not bad.”Li Jing broke the uncomfortable silence.
"Hehe…they are all ready-made hemostatic drugs. Whether it's medical skills or not, anyone can do it.”The old butler's words were very simple.
After bandaging the wound, the old butler sat at the side.
"That's not bad. If you knock yourself into it, you can also drug yourself.”Li Jing said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere began to freeze again.
No one spoke.
Most importantly, they didn't know what to say.
Everyone was no longer in the mood to joke around.
His mind was filled with books.
Sigh…
Noble clan, oh noble clan, this was really forcing the imperial court to death.
Tsk tsk…
Fang Xuanling sighed and shook his head, his eyes filled with sorrow.
"Old butler, may I know where the King of Wei usually lives?”
"Can I go and take a look?”
Li Shi Min suddenly spoke, looking at the old butler.
Previously, he had strolled around the Wei Manor, but he didn't go to Li Tai's place. He had always strolled around some side rooms and courtyards.
The old butler paused for a moment and slowly nodded.
"Of course you can."
"Young Master told me that if His Majesty and the Empress wanted to enter, there was no need to stop them. In this world, only His Majesty and the Empress had this power.”
"No one else!"
Li Shi Min heard this and his eyes finally regained some light. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he cursed the brat in his heart. He was still sensible.
His mood improved a little.
"Since that's the case, old butler, lead the way. I'll go take a walk.”
Li Shi Min stood up.
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