Datang: Hiding private money was exposed by Xiao Sizi Chapter 68: Being born in a lowly position will accompany you throughout your life? The twelve golden people of the Qin Dynasty were born!
Chapter 68: Being born in a lowly position will accompany you throughout your life? The twelve golden people of the Qin Dynasty were born!
Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and others did not become relaxed because of Li Shimin's accurate performance.
On the contrary, it is even more dignified.
From now on.
These pro-Li faction officials are also genuine and want to draw a clear line between themselves and the aristocratic family!
What does this mean? This means that they will truly face the noble families and a large number of officials from the noble families in the court!
One side supports the imperial examination.
One side is opposed to the imperial examination.
They, including His Majesty, will thoroughly implement this will, and will also carry the expectations of the poor students in the world!
This pressure makes people feel suffocated and scary!
But, they all know it.
This matter is a done deal and must be done!
After Li Shimin announced his resignation, Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng were the first to leave.
They want to post the imperial list immediately to inform His Majesty that the imperial examination will be re-opened. They must do it quickly!
Just like Li Shimin announced the imperial examination and then resigned from the court, the matter was completely confirmed before the aristocratic family even reacted.
"How could this happen! How could this happen!
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"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you are nonsense, you are nonsense!
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“I don’t agree, I don’t agree!
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"Your Majesty, the imperial examination is too arbitrary. Such a major event that affects the direction of the world must be carefully discussed!
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"Since ancient times, all dynasties and generations have governed the world with filial piety and integrity. Only the previous dynasty held imperial examinations, but the outcome has been seen. They died in the second generation. Your Majesty... don't be deceived, Your Majesty!
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"Your Majesty already has a treacherous minister by your side, and yet he actually leads your Majesty to make such a decision, whether he should be killed or not!
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…
When the officials of the family reacted, it could be said that instantly, the entire hall was completely in chaos.
Outrageous!
It’s really outrageous!
No one would have thought that the officials above the temple could have such a violent side.
Eyes are red!
His face was ashen!
Lips turn purple!
hysteria!
They went crazy, holding high the banner of opposition and shouting wildly in the hall.
However, no one responded to them.
Li Shimin and the pro-Li officials had already left.
Pei Ji, Gao Shilian and other representatives of the aristocratic families were also at a loss at this time, and some of them could not react.
what's the situation?
What the hell?
Open the imperial examination!
Damn it, is Li Shimin out of his mind? Doesn’t he know how the previous dynasty perished? Is he really going to follow in the footsteps of the previous dynasty?
Is his mind... filled with tofu?
This time it has been quiet for more than ten years, and you are stirring up the matter again?
This is asking for humiliation! It is asking for self-destruction!
"What do you think, Brother Gao?"
Pei Ji couldn't help but ask.
The incident happened suddenly, and he was extremely confused at this time.
"This announcement of the imperial examination took less than a quarter of an hour from the beginning to the end of His Majesty's decision to decide on such a major matter. Changsun Wuji and others were not surprised at all. It is obvious that they are ready to fight against our family."
"Oh my God, is it true? I remember that in the previous dynasty, it was because of the failure of the imperial examination that we could only live a stable life for a few days. Just... the imperial examination was about to be held again. It would not be like this in our era, and because the imperial examination was once again chaotic
Get up."
"Who knows, but I see the trend of the Imperial List, His Majesty is determined to hold it."
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In the teahouse.
Originally, a group of people were still discussing the recent affairs regarding the victims of the disaster, but when the news of the imperial examination came, the content of the conversation changed.
Imperial examination!
The impact this has on the people can be said to be huge.
For the common people, this selection system, which promotes filial piety and honesty, completely blocks the channels for people to rise.
When officials from aristocratic families recommend talents, they cannot recommend people, they will only recommend their own family members.
And now.
The imperial examination is open!
This is a relatively fair road, and the most important thing is... all the scholars in the world should hold on to their hope!
Imperial examination matters.
Changsun Wuji and others were already making arrangements yesterday, so after His Majesty's announcement today, all parties came out. In just two hours, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys, and even the farmers working in the fields had heard about it.
At this time, when they heard the news about the imperial examination, the scholars in Chang'an City were filled with runny noses and tears. Studying was finally useful, and they were madly grateful to His Majesty for your kindness.
And those southern scholars who originally came to Chang'an City to participate in the Poetry Festival and were preparing to return home also stayed in Chang'an City again because of the imperial examination and went to the bookstore to buy books, planning to stay in Chang'an City for a long time and prepare for the imperial examination.
Strive to hit the list in one day!
Not only did they buy books, but many common people also went to bookstores to buy books. For them, since the imperial examination provided a channel for becoming an official, they had to try their best to get it.
They know best how capable and majestic those officials are, and they want to be one of them.
A short time.
Countless people poured into bookstores. Those bookstores in Chang'an City that were originally suffering from poor business suddenly experienced an outbreak of terror, and the doors of the bookstores were completely broken.
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The Li family of Longxi.
Lobby.
Although the Li family in Longxi has the fifth surname and Qi Wang, there are never many guests at home.
The head of the Li family in Longxi likes to be clean, so he usually lets those people go to the branch office to discuss things that are not too important with the person in charge.
And today.
The threshold has been crossed!
One after another, the heads of the aristocratic families who rarely interacted with each other in the past came to his home, even the head of the Qiwang family of the fifth surname also came.
"It's ridiculous, Erlang of the Li family! He goes too far to bully others! He really dares to practice the imperial examination!
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"Hmph, we tricked him during the last food disaster, and he wanted to get some relief. It's normal for a young man to be so angry."
"Normal? Such a stupid decision, no matter how angry he is, he shouldn't have made it!
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"But he just stepped down. Is his position as emperor enough? Do you really want to... take the initiative to turn this world upside down?!"
"Li Shimin became emperor as soon as he was introduced. He is not worthy of such an important task in politics."
All the prominent figures from the aristocratic families were talking about it.
at this time.
As the host, the head of the Li family in Longxi did not speak, but his brows were filled with anger, and his mood was not much better than those present.
Imperial examination!
He hadn't heard these two words in more than ten years.
"Erlang Li, who wants to weaken our family through the imperial examination, is really digging his own grave!
"
The head of the Li family in Longxi spoke slowly.
Seeing him speak, everyone present stopped talking.
Since the Li family in Longxi can be chosen as the place of discussion, they are ready to take the lead in obeying the arrangements of the head of the Li family in Longxi, as long as the decision is not too outrageous.
"Master Li, please tell me, what should we do?"
"Yes, Erlang of the Li family acted with lightning speed. Changsun Wuji and others have completely publicized the imperial examination. In just two hours, everyone in Chang'an City knew about it. It is estimated that before long, everyone in the world will also know about it.
You will know that the Tang Dynasty re-established the imperial examination!
"
"We should have an idea."
Everyone looked at the head of the Li family in Longxi.
"Everyone, it seems that you all trust me, and I am very pleased."
"Regarding this matter, I do have a plan, but... to be more specific, it is a plan shared by the seven family heads of our five surnames and seven families."
"Everyone, in the early years, my father united with the heads of the six families and began to plan a solution to this problem. Originally, it would have been fine if the two men of the Li family were in peace, and then they would not have violated the river. But now... haha, he has crossed the line."
"Then... don't blame me for being ruthless. It's time for everyone in the world to suffer."
The head of the Li family in Longxi laughed in anger and drank tea happily in front of everyone, feeling confident.
"This...Master Li, what is your clever plan?"
Pei Ji couldn't help but ask.
The heads of other aristocratic families also subconsciously moved closer, wanting to hear this clever plan first.
"Well, this is **!"
Master Li’s voice was extremely calm.
Since the disadvantages to the aristocratic families after the previous dynasty held the imperial examination became apparent more than ten years ago, the former family heads of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes have started to discuss what should be done if the current emperor holds the imperial examination in future dynasties.
After months of discussion on this matter, a safe solution was finally found.
That is,**!
If you want to hold the imperial examination, you need scholars to be knowledgeable, and where do scholars... get their knowledge from?
Of course it’s a book!
As long as the books are banned and only the children of his family can study, and with the support of the officials of the imperial family, then what's the problem if the imperial examinations are opened all over the world?
Their aristocratic family participated after studying, but everyone in the world did not study to participate. Even if the family members are pigs, they can pass the exam of "scholars" who have not studied, right?!
After confirming the "**" plan, Wu Xing Qi Wang began to lay out the plan.
then.
Not all books in the world are controlled by their family.
Therefore, they, Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, are working together. If they want to gradually encroach on all Sanren bookstores or other family bookstores, they must firmly control all the books in the world in the hands of Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.
It was difficult at first.
The Qiwang family of the fifth surname spent a lot of effort to acquire a total of more than a dozen bookstores all over the world.
but……
After gaining experience in acquisitions, future acquisitions will become faster and smoother, and they will derive a set of reasonable acquisition experience from them.
The acquisition of bookstores has been completely turned into an industry.
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After more than ten years, not only all the books in the world are controlled, but at least 90% of them are controlled!
It can be said that as long as the five surnames and Qi Wang have an idea, 90% of the bookstores in the world will tremble.
"**? Is this plan really possible?"
Pei Ji didn't quite believe it.
Physically clearing out all the scholars in the world is a really vicious move.
At that time, people all over the world will watch the imperial examination come out, but there will be no books for them to read, and they may even turn against the imperial court, saying that the imperial court is just pretending to give those noble families a good reputation.
What a great plan!
but……
Can it really be done?!
He knows how powerful the Five Surnames and Qiwang are.
But...how big is the whole world?!
No matter how powerful the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes are, can they ban all books in the world?!
"Haha, Pei Ji, I know your worries very well and think that it is impossible when things happen. This is why your Pei family has you in charge and high officials, but you have never been able to join the top aristocratic family."
"I have five surnames and seven hopes. Whenever something happens, I will turn the impossible into possible, no matter how outrageous it is. But you, Pei Ji, are not like that."
Looking at Pei Ji thoughtfully, the head of the Li family in Longxi withdrew his eyes and continued to speak.
"All over the world, haha, it sounds very impressive, but if you check it carefully, you will find that you only need to control a part of the books."
"Since the imperial examination was abandoned more than ten years ago, the common people have realized that studying is useless, and they have thrown away books and burned books. Even if there are onlookers, there has been no movement in the imperial examination for more than ten years, and their psychology will be shaken, and they will continue to be disappointed again and again.
Abandon books."
"For the common people, practicality is the most authentic thing. Reading is useless and has no future at all. In their opinion, it is just reading in vain and wasting their time. Naturally, they will not spend huge amounts of money to buy books."
Books were extremely precious in the Tang Dynasty.
A copy requires a lot of money, which is not something ordinary families can afford.
After more than ten years, there have been very few private collections of books, and 90% of the bookstores in Tang Dynasty are controlled by their aristocratic families. As long as they ban them, where can the people buy books from?!
The number of people who know how to read will be greatly reduced!
In disguise, there will be fewer obstacles for members of their family to gain fame.
"Just wait and see, Pei Ji, and everyone else, let me see how I can show you such a jaw-dropping show!
"
The head of the Li family in Longxi smiled even more.
He immediately drank the tea and walked out quickly.
He wants to arrange everything!
Logically speaking, all he needs to do is give an order to the people below to do these things.
but……
The imperial examination was a very big matter, and in addition, he had to make a decision in front of many heads of aristocratic families, so he couldn't tolerate any mistakes!
The majesty and power of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes must be maintained forever!
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When the decision of the head of the Li family in Longxi came out.
In an instant.
The secret guards belonging to their family were dispatched in groups and rushed to bookstores in all directions of Chang'an City.
Zhuque Street.
A certain bookstore.
"Shopkeeper, I want to buy a copy of [Mencius]!
"
"[Book of Songs], I want [Book of Songs]!
"
“I want [Sun Tzu’s Art of War] and I want to be a general!
"
The bookstore was packed to the brim, and there were countless calls to buy books.
"Okay, okay, everything is there."
The bookstore owner smiled from ear to ear. Such a grand occasion has not happened for nearly ten years. It is really not easy.
Just as he was about to instruct his assistants to sell books, out of the corner of his vision, he saw the exclusive secret guards of the Longxi Li family walking towards them.
The bookstore owner was shocked.
Immediately put down all actions and wait for that person to arrive.
The secret guard walked into the bookstore, leaned into his ear, whispered a few words and left.
The bookstore owner's eyes widened when he heard the order.
Immediately, as if facing a formidable enemy, he told the shopkeepers not to open the store. No books would be sold today, so the store would be closed.
"What's going on? Why is the shopkeeper closed?!"
"Ah ah ah, I haven't bought my [Book of Songs] yet."
"Shopkeeper, open the door, open the door! The children at home are anxiously waiting for their books to be read!
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"Why don't you suddenly stop selling books? What did that person say to you just now? Shopkeeper, open the door quickly! Stop making trouble!
"
Countless people banged hard on the bookstore door.
Bang bang sound.
noisy!
anxiety!
Wandering!
They panicked. The imperial examination decree had just come down and it was already the sprint stage. But why are there no books sold now?!
What's going on!
The fire that has been dormant in the hearts of these scholars for a long time has been ignited again because of this imperial examination, but now it seems as if the wind has been taken away, and the flame will eventually burn out, and they are now in a situation where the fire is constantly fading.
People gathered in front of the bookstore, no one wanted to leave. After all, they had been waiting for this opportunity for all these years!
The previous dynasty held the imperial examination, and from that time on, many people began to study, and the term "children from poor families" appeared in the world.
Then, the previous dynasty perished.
The young disciples from a humble family who had just risen suddenly fell back into the ice hole.
From the founding of the Tang Dynasty to the present, the selection of officials is still based on the principle of filial piety and honesty. However, in the past ten years, although the number of children from poor families among the common people has decreased, they have not disappeared. The seeds of scholars from poor families have always been there.
After all, there are lessons learned from previous dynasties. Many scholars have become prosperous because of their academic achievements, and have led their families to become new aristocratic families. One person is less than ten thousand people, how majestic it is!
This ladder leading to the world has been opened before, and countless people are waiting for it to be opened again.
Just like that sentence, if I have never seen the light, I can always endure the darkness, but the light once shined on the world, so naturally, countless people will miss the light.
When that light appears again, I will hold it firmly.
And this time, they finally waited!
How can the people not be excited?
But no one thought that such a thing would happen!
The bookstore is closed!
It's not just this bookstore.
In just one stick of incense, as if agreed upon together, all the bookstores in Chang'an City were closed.
"The bookstore in An Tianpu is closed, and the one on Zhuque Street is also closed."
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"Damn it! What the hell is going on? Why are all the bookstores closed?"
The people were confused! Angry! Afraid!
At the same time, I was extremely shocked.
They couldn't believe that the huge city of Chang'an, with its numerous bookstores, would one day run out of books to buy.
Some people did not believe in evil and ran from the east of the city to the west, from the south to the north, their legs almost broke, hoping to find an open bookstore.
But.
They were all disappointed.
"Ah ah, why is this happening? The shopkeeper opens the door!
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"Open the door quickly, I have money! A lot of money!
"
People everywhere were frantically beating on bookstore doors.
Some bookstore owners couldn't stand the noise, so they told the people that the books were sold out and asked them to go to other bookstores and not gather in front of his bookstore.
And how could the people believe this statement?!
They saw with their own eyes that there were a lot of poems and books placed in the bookstore, and there were all kinds of books. How could they be gone?!
Totally telling lies!
The people were extremely unwilling.
On the contrary, it was even more fierce to slap the bookstore door.
This side of Zhuque Street.
What's more, they broke into the bookstore directly, but inside there were guards arranged by the Qiwang family of the Five Surnames to protect them. They were tall and powerful, armed with guns and blades, and they were extremely fierce.
In addition, the common people were simple and knew that they were in the wrong for breaking into private houses, so they did not dare to snatch the books in front of them.
"Let's go. The books in my bookstore are sold out as soon as they say they are sold out. Go somewhere else quickly. If you break in and die...then no one will be blamed."
The shopkeeper snorted coldly and ordered people to drive out all the people who broke in. With the violent slamming of the door closing, the people's eyes were completely cut off from looking at the book.
"I can see that those guards are from aristocratic families, and it is aristocratic families that are preventing us from studying!
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"Damn it, it's them again, do they really think that the Tang Dynasty is theirs!?"
"We finally had the imperial examination, and people from their aristocratic families had books to read, but since we were born in poverty, are we destined to be at the bottom of our lives for the rest of our lives? This is unfair!
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"Hmph, businessmen are lowly. I think they just want to take advantage of the eve of the imperial examination to sell at high prices and make a lot of money. This is already a violation of the court's laws. Let's sue them!
"
"Yes, yes, let the court decide."
A group of common people clamored and went to the government to report to the government.
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Imperial City.
Tai Chi Palace.
A stack of bookstore brochures from various places in Chang'an City were handed to Li Shimin's desk.
It's a bunch, as thick as a fingernail.
"Damn it, how could this happen!
"
"These aristocratic families, with five surnames and seven hopes, expected that His Majesty's people would guard the examination room during the imperial examination. If the imperial examination could not be faked, they closed the bookstores in the city, but... they resisted so outrageously."
"When did those aristocratic families master the entire Chang'an City calligraphy record without anyone noticing?"
"Outrageous, extremely outrageous! The imperial examination has been promulgated, but there are no books in the world to read. If this is not solved as soon as possible, the imperial examination will definitely become a joke, and the imperial court will also become a joke, Your Majesty!
"
Changsun Wuji looked anxious and angry.
At this moment.
Li Shimin's face was also extremely ugly.
Just now, he was summoning Changsun Wuji and others to act vigorously and resolutely, making the aristocratic families unable to react and feeling complacent.
It is expected that the imperial examination order was issued quickly and without any hindrance. Everyone in Chang'an City knew that this had become a done thing and the family could not stop it.
Very good action!
but!
Before I could rejoice for a few hours, news came back that the aristocratic family had closed all the bookstores in the city.
Family!
Family!
Family!
They are blocking their own decree again!
Li Shimin never imagined that the entire city of Chang'an, except for a few scattered bookstores, were all owned by aristocratic families. This Chang'an City... and even the bookstores in the world might be owned by aristocratic families!
"Auxiliary machine, now that the matter has come to this, is there anything you can do to help me reverse the situation?"
Li Shimin asked in a gloomy voice.
Changsun Wuji and others all shook their heads.
"Your Majesty, all the bookstores in Chang'an City are owned by aristocratic families. Being able to take over all the bookstores under our noses does not happen overnight."
"I believe they must have learned from the lessons of the imperial examinations of the previous dynasty and planned for several years. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, we have had too many things to deal with and our manpower is scattered. We don't have as much energy as they do to concentrate on one thing. We are...prepared
It’s not enough.”
Changsun Wuji was very helpless.
Wei Zheng also shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, there is no solution to this situation. Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of straw ropes for ten years. They must understand this truth."
The words of the two ministers made Li Shimin's heart feel cold.
Qin Qiong stood up at this time, extremely angry, his eyes were red and said: "Your Majesty! Let the last general lead the troops and smash their bookstore!
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"This is absolutely not allowed, General Qin! The imperial court is a body of public trust, and everyone in the world is looking at us. If we smash up their bookstore without any reason and commit such robbery, the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes family will definitely take advantage of public opinion.
If we are impeached, people all over the world will be disappointed and think that the imperial court is a robber!
"
Changsun Wuji was so frightened that he quickly stopped him.
Qin Qiong said angrily: "Then Changsun Pushe, what should I do if you tell me to wait!?"
"This...I don't know either."
Changsun Wuji showed confusion all over.
When Li Shimin heard the two men's words, his heart became even heavier.
Could it be... is it true that there is no way!
silence.
Spread in Tai Chi Palace.
It lasted for a long time, and several ministers in the DPRK had no idea.
They thought about it.
All the books in Chang'an City are controlled by aristocratic families, and if they print books by themselves, the time required will not be overnight.
And now, the imperial examination is promulgated.
The time for the first examination has been set. If it is changed or canceled at this time, the credibility of the court will be greatly damaged.
this matter,
It seems that no matter how it is arranged, the court will suffer losses.
"Now it seems that there is only one way left."
Wei Zheng sighed.
Others, including Li Shimin, looked at him with hope.
"What advice does Wei Shizhong have?!"
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Wei Zheng sighed again: "At this stage, I'm afraid... we can only cancel the imperial examination, and wait until the court is fully prepared before discussing a new round of imperial examination."
Regarding the imperial examination, Wei Zheng had always been opposed to it.
Facts have now proved that this matter is indeed not the time for the imperial examination.
"this……"
Changsun Wuji was stunned.
So does everyone else.
How long did the imperial examination last? It didn't even last a day, so it was cancelled?
This makes the world think of the imperial court!
What do you think of the struggle between the imperial court and the aristocratic families?!
They will think that the aristocratic family is far stronger than the imperial court!
As for the aristocratic family, they would also ridicule the court unscrupulously.
When I think of such a future...
Body chills!
Panic in my heart!
Gritting your teeth!
Changsun Wuji and others did not want to cancel the imperial examination.
But…….
If you don’t cancel, what else can you do?!
All the books that can be read in the world are in the hands of aristocratic families, and printing books did not happen overnight, so why should the imperial examination be so difficult?
So what should we do when it’s time for the imperial examination?
"Let's go, you all can go down first."
As if feeling that there was no other good solution, Li Shimin waved everyone away.
The arc of the beckoning hand was so full of powerlessness and helplessness.
"Your Majesty, you..."
Changsun Wuji hesitated to speak. He was worried about His Majesty's condition.
"I'm fine, let's go."
"Go down and calm down, I need some quiet time too."
He waved to send everyone away again.
Changsun Wuji and others looked unwilling, but had no choice. This was the reality, so they had no choice but to leave Tai Chi Palace.
Not long after they left.
Li Shimin, who had suppressed his inner anger for a long time, punched the desk hard.
“Peng!
"
The sound was so loud that the servants outside Taiji Palace trembled in their hearts.
"Aristocratic family! Damn it!
"
Li Shimin angrily shouted filial piety, the first time he was so angry.
Also at this time.
A guard came in.
Li Shimin looked at him with scarlet eyes, as if he were murderous, which frightened the guards so much that they knelt down and did not dare to raise their heads.
"What's up!
"
There are outsiders present,
Li Shimin took a deep breath and suppressed his inner anger again.
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, it's from the Prince of Chu's Mansion."
The guard spoke hesitantly, not daring to raise his head and trembling all over: "Today at noon, Her Royal Highness Princess Sizi went to play in the Prince of Chu's Mansion. For some unknown reason, a certain organ in the underground palace of the Prince of Chu's Mansion was touched."
Huh? Xiao Sizi?!
After hearing the news about his youngest daughter, Li Shimin quickly examined the guards.
"Has the agency been triggered? How is Xiao Sizi doing?!"
"Your Majesty, the little princess's life is not in danger, but... the mechanism she touched turned out to be guarded by a terrifying giant golden mechanism. We quickly took the little princess to retreat far away, and then after careful inspection, we discovered that it was...
The twelve golden men of the Qin Dynasty who have disappeared for a long time."
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