nycdaug Chapter 37: Can't Get Drunk at All
Chapter 37: Can't Get Drunk at All
The moat connects the Wei River and the Grand Canal.
Once you control this waterway, you can earn a huge income, whether by collecting tolls or transportation fees.
With this money, we can train a group of online trolls, and at the same time, we can train online bandits.
Moreover, online trolls are of paramount importance.
In the future, if the rebellion fails, they can retreat by water.
It can attack or defend, and even use its navy to launch a comeback.
But these are all things for later.
We must first train a large online army.
After the order was given, not many boatmen responded.
Li Mao was not in a hurry. In the end, he still wanted Zhou Li to clear the river channel first before he could make any plans.
Thinking of this, Li Mao rubbed his temples.
He longed to see how Yang Yuhuan was doing, but he could only suppress his longing for her.
He was surrounded by spies from Gao Chen and Li Longji.
As soon as someone visited a Taoist temple, it would be immediately reported to Li Longji.
At that time, all his schemes will come to naught.
"Someone, send some food to the Taoist temple. Remember, it must be in the name of another Taoist temple."
"I obey, little one."
The servant left after receiving the order.
at the same time.
Throughout Chang'an, everyone was spreading the word about Li Mao's benevolence and righteousness.
Everyone says he is a good prince.
In the busiest restaurant in the market, the men Li Mao had sent out beforehand were telling the story vividly.
"His Highness Prince Shou contributed the recipes without taking a single penny, and also instructed restaurant owners in various places to use the names personally inscribed by His Majesty."
"What an honor this is!"
"Not only that, His Highness Prince Shou also ordered that all the major restaurants provide food to the poor, and even beggars could receive food."
"What's the most crucial thing?"
"Even if a beggar comes to ask for food, he doesn't eat leftovers, but freshly prepared delicacies."
"Brother, is what you're saying true or false? It makes me want to become a beggar so I can eat the delicious food of the Prince of Shou's banquet every day."
"How could this be false? Back then, His Highness Prince Shou personally led the chefs from various restaurants to different establishments. Who in Chang'an doesn't know about this?"
"It is said that not only that, His Highness Prince Shou also gives money to the hardworking workers."
"What? They're giving out money? I can't even afford to eat, where am I supposed to get it?"
The conversation inside the restaurant was lively and enthusiastic.
No one noticed that in the shadows, a young eunuch was hurriedly recording everything he heard.
It wasn't until nightfall that the crowd in the restaurant gradually dispersed.
Even after these people had dispersed, they were still talking about it.
Everyone praised Prince Shou for his benevolence and love for the people.
The young eunuch listened the whole way, as if the entire city of Chang'an, with its millions of inhabitants, knew about this matter.
"This matter must be reported to Eunuch Xi as soon as possible."
After receiving the news, Grandpa Xi hurriedly took the booklet to find Gao Chen.
After receiving the secret report, Gao Chen hurriedly went to the Imperial Study.
As a result, the imperial study was brightly lit by candlelight, but it was filled with decadent music.
"Damn it, what kind of bewitching potion did Xianglan put on the Emperor that made him serve her every night?"
"Many of the concubines in the harem have not seen His Majesty for a long time."
Fortunately, it was over in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
But Li Longji had no intention of ending it, and the guards outside the door were keeping a close watch on the gate.
No matter how anxious Gao Chen was, he could never hope to see Li Longji.
Left with no other choice, Gao Chen could only return home dejectedly.
Inside the Imperial Study.
Xianglan, draped in a thin veil, poured wine for Li Longji.
Li Longji stared at Xianglan with infatuation, as if he were seeing the former Consort Wu Hui in her eyes.
In a daze, Li Longji regained some of his senses.
"Go back."
Xianglan didn't say much.
After putting down his wine glass, he left the Imperial Study with lingering fear.
As I walked out, I couldn't help but think, "I think I put in too much. It should be fine, right?"
Xianglan left, her mind in turmoil.
Because she always kept Li Mao's orders in mind.
Whenever Li Longji wanted to drink, he would add some medicinal powder to it.
In this way, Li Longji would feel as if he could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.
Without realizing it, he started drinking heavily.
He reviewed memorials day and night, while also drinking heavily, and Xianglan had to serve him in between.
Even an iron man couldn't withstand such torture.
Although Li Longji was poisoned, he didn't realize he was poisoned at all; he only thought it was because he had a high alcohol tolerance.
It continued until dawn the next day.
Li Longji showed no signs of drowsiness.
They even felt they hadn't had enough to drink.
They didn't even notice that the ground was covered with wine jars.
Gao Chen, who had been waiting all night, hurriedly took the secret report booklet to Li Longji.
When he saw the wine jars scattered all over the ground, his heart sank.
"It's over, His Majesty is probably already drunk."
When Li Longji saw Gao Chen, he immediately waved to him and said, "Go and get me some wine."
Gao Chen quickly advised, "Your Majesty, you are already hungover. You should take care of your health."
"Get the wine!"
Li Longji spoke angrily.
Helpless, Gao Chen could only go and get wine for Li Longji.
Soon, another wine jar was brought over.
As if he were thirsty, Li Longji opened the lid and began to drink voraciously.
Gao Chen waited until Li Longji finished drinking before weakly speaking, "Your Majesty, all the rumors circulating nowadays are about His Highness Prince Shou."
Li Longji was just a little drunk.
When he heard the words "Prince of Shou," his eyes instantly filled with boundless killing intent.
"Eighteenth son? Tell me about him."
Li Longji spoke somewhat vaguely.
Gao Chen quickly added fuel to the fire, saying, "It is rumored that His Highness Prince Shou is a benevolent ruler who loves his people like his own children. The people of Chang'an all praise him."
"Crack~!"
Li Longji smashed the wine jar in his hand onto the ground.
The wine jar shattered into pieces instantly.
"Be bold!"
"Summon Prince Shou to the palace immediately for an audience with the Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Gao Chen immediately bowed and said with a smug look on his face, "This servant obeys the decree."
After saying that, Gao Chen ran off to find Prince Shou.
He was still holding the secret report booklet in his hand, which he had not yet handed over to Li Longji.
Although what I just said means the same thing as what's in the booklet.
But only emperors can implement benevolent policies and love their people like their own children.
Now, Prince Shou's actions are an act of usurpation.
His Majesty is currently in a state of drunken rage.
Once Prince Shou enters the palace, he will surely suffer the consequences.
When Gao Chen got into the carriage, he couldn't help but smile.
"Prince Shou, let's see if you can escape this time."
Gao Chen was very confident this time, so he didn't ask anyone else to relay his message.
He wanted to see Prince Shou enter the palace triumphantly, only to be beaten and sent away by the Emperor.
On the way, Gao Chen even imagined Li Mao being severely injured.