At that time, after experiencing the great purge, all the aristocratic families chose to lie dormant, waiting for the day when they would make a comeback.
In the beginning, these aristocratic families were just keeping a low profile.
But one day, several mysterious people claiming to be from distant western countries found these aristocratic families and conducted an unknown negotiation with them.
Those mysterious people did not hide their plan, but confessed their purpose from the beginning.
They wanted to create some disaster for the Tang Dynasty to undermine the country's strength, which was the locust plague that appeared in the north this time.
At first, the aristocratic family refused this time.
However, because they all harbor resentment towards His Majesty Li Er.
Moreover, under the guidance of those mysterious people, these aristocratic families finally reached cooperation with those mysterious people!
Because according to those mysterious people, although these locusts are extremely lethal, with the current national strength of the Tang Dynasty, they can easily deal with them. There is no need to worry about any irreparable serious consequences. At most, they will lose some financial resources.
And these aristocratic families also analyzed it carefully.
With the current situation of the Tang Dynasty with strong military and strong people and prosperous people, it does have the capital to survive this disaster.
After some aristocratic families chose to cooperate with the mysterious man, the remaining aristocratic families also gradually participated in this matter.
In the end, out of resentment towards His Majesty Li Er, all the remaining aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty who had been purged actually joined in this revenge plan!
Now, the aristocratic families that appear in this house are the most powerful among these aristocratic families.
At the beginning of the locust plague, these aristocratic families just wanted to create some trouble for His Majesty Li Er in order to vent their grievances.
But what they didn't expect was that the locust plague would turn out to be such an uncontrollable situation!
At this point, even these aristocratic families don’t know how this locust plague will end!
Only half a month into the plan, the Desert Locusts used their strength to tell these aristocratic families what it meant to avoid death if they didn't seek death.
“Everyone, I don’t think I need to say more about what harm these locusts have caused!”
"Once Li Shimin finds out that this matter was caused by us, I'm afraid we will not be able to escape..." said a family head who was a little fat and looked rich.
After the head of the family spoke, the atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely gloomy. Everyone stopped in silence, not knowing how to speak.
A person who can become the head of an aristocratic family must naturally have some real abilities and cannot be a stupid person.
Therefore, everyone present is very clear about the consequences once His Majesty Li Er finds out about this matter!
By that time, their family, which had managed to survive, would be completely destroyed!
They know even more clearly that the reason why their family has survived to this day is not because of their own profound background, but because His Majesty Li Er gave them a wide berth!
"Master Chen, I think you should give us an explanation for this matter!"
A head of the family with a lean face stood up, stared at the head of the Chen family in the middle, and said: "At the beginning, it was your Chen family who was the first to agree to cooperate with those Westerners, and swore that this matter would not happen.
It will have a huge impact, but now, we are being fooled by them!"
As soon as these words were spoken, more than a dozen pairs of eyes in the room stared at the head of the Chen family, causing him to feel a mountain-like pressure.
The head of the Chen family felt that his lips were getting dryer, but beads of sweat as big as cold beans could not stop appearing on his forehead.
"Yes, Master Chen, if you hadn't come to persuade me, the Wang family, we wouldn't be in trouble!"
"Master Chen..."
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More and more heads of the aristocratic families pressed him, and the head of the Chen family felt his buttocks constantly trembling.
Snapped!
"That's enough! Now is not the time for us to fight among ourselves!"
The head of the Zhao family slammed the table. He slowly glanced at all the heads of the family present and said in a deep voice: "This matter is not just caused by the Chen family. When Li Shimin really wants to pursue the case, none of us will be able to escape."
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Seeing that the head of the Zhao family took the initiative to help him out, the head of the Chen family cast a grateful look and echoed: "Yes, those Westerners have disappeared now. Whether we want to admit it or not, this time the locust plague has affected families like us.
He’s the one who put in the most effort!”
"Li Shimin will never let any of our families go by then!"
silence!
After the head of the Zhao family and the head of the Chen family spoke, the room returned to a dead silence again, with everyone's faces showing different expressions and thoughts.
Yes, no matter how they shirk responsibility, the biggest problem now is how to escape the wrath of His Majesty Li Er!
Now, after several days of quarreling, these aristocratic families have now formed two factions.
One group believes that as long as they deal with those who were directly involved in the locust plague, they can avoid His Majesty Li Er's investigation. As long as they behave more responsible, they may be able to fish in troubled waters and continue to live in the Tang Dynasty.
As for the other faction, they believe that since they are the main perpetrators of this locust plague, His Majesty Li Er will definitely not let them go. The only right choice is to abandon their heritage in the Tang Dynasty and flee to other countries!
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After about a cup of tea, the head of the Sun family took the initiative to speak.
"Everyone, let me ask you, do you really want to give up the foundation that your ancestors have worked hard for for generations and escape from the Tang Dynasty like a lost dog?"
As soon as the head of the Sun family said this, a feeling of unwillingness immediately emerged in the hearts of other heads of the house.
These aristocratic families have taken root in the Central Plains and have survived for hundreds of years. If they just abandon those industries, they will not be willing to do anything!
However, if they don't choose to let go now, they will face the dual wrath of His Majesty Li Er and Lord Protector Su Chen!
All the family heads present here are aware of Su Chen's character. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has a very small mind and will retaliate for his anger!
At first, the Tubo envoy boasted on the street, which later led to Su Chen taking the initiative to give advice to His Majesty Li Er and bringing down the Tubo Empire in one pot...
"Brother Sun is right. If I were to escape from the Tang Dynasty in such a wasteful way, I would really be ashamed of my ancestors!"
There is a family owner who is unwilling to accept this.
"Yes! I think back then, Li Shimin was just a puppet emperor supported by the Li family in Longxi. I didn't expect that he would dare to attack us now. He is really ungrateful!"
