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As soon as the imperial list came out, the city gate of Chang'an was immediately besieged, and the imperial court even rushed to dispatch several groups of forbidden troops to maintain order.
However, soon, the crowd left in a hurry.
Many people did not take it seriously, and some even secretly scolded Li Er for being so happy with his success.
After all, in their eyes, these powerful and wealthy businessmen with hordes of wives, concubines, and servants would rather let the food pile up in the granary to become moldy, or even throw it away, than give a meal of gruel to the victims.
These guys who are so unkind to the rich, if they donate a little money, they have to erect a monument of merit and deeds for them. They are simply shameless!
He couldn't help but spit lightly in his mouth, and his heart was full of dissatisfaction.
Many people in Guanzhong died of the main labor force in the family, leaving only women, children, old and young, unable to eat at all, and some even starved to death.
It is still early for the autumn harvest, and relief for the victims is far from over. Of course, the people will not be happy if a monument is erected now to commemorate his virtues.
While the people were cursing in private, the gentry in the prefectures and counties near Chang'an City became agitated, and some even closed their doors and cursed loudly.
It is said that Li Er seems to be gentle, wise and mighty, but who knows that he is actually such an insidious and cunning person.
They gentry didn't raise much money in food donations, but if their names were put on the stone tablet, wouldn't they be scolded by the people all over the world for several lifetimes?
Even though they are all ignorant commoners, they won't take it seriously even if they shout loudly.
However, the people in Guanzhong are all neighbors, sharing the same roots and being separated by a narrow strip of water.
If this rumor spreads that he is unkind and ignores his neighbors for the sake of wealth, his family's reputation will be ruined.
And it’s the kind that will last forever!
For the gentry who valued reputation more than their lives, this was a disaster second only to the confiscation of their homes and the annihilation of their clans.
No matter how dissatisfied you are in your heart, you have to make up for it quickly after venting it.
How to make up for it?
It's quite simple. Isn't it just that I am afraid that if I donate too little money and food, I will be reviled by the people?
Then just donate more!
For these aristocratic families, powerful people, and wealthy businessmen, there is not much else but plenty of money and food.
I have accumulated all my savings over the years, almost all of which are worth millions. If I use some money and food to donate to relieve the people, there is actually no problem at all.
Just to see if you are willing to take it out.
At this time, as soon as Li Er's stone monument was erected, he had to be willing even if he didn't want to.
Unless you want your children and grandchildren to be poked in the back and spat on by the people of Guanzhong.
So my heart skipped a beat.
Since you have to donate, then just donate more.
Anyway, donating one thousand guan is also a donation, and two thousand guan is also a donation. Why not take this opportunity to turn a bad thing into a good thing.
Think of it as saving money and avoiding disaster!
If you accidentally donate your name, you will be the best, and your name will be engraved on the top of the stone tablet.
From now on, people in Guanzhong will not respect him from generation to generation.
Even if the people all over the world see this stone tablet, they will give a thumbs up and praise - so-and-so has unparalleled virtues and benefits the people.
So, of course, the originally deserted Chang'an government office donation office suddenly became bustling with people and roaring cars.
Li Er sat firmly in the Tai Chi Palace, drinking tea and listening to the report of the chamberlain. He didn't even bother to read the memorial for the time being. The corners of his mouth almost turned into an animated character. He was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to close his mouth from ear to ear while eating.
Without any further effort, the wealthy gentry and wealthy people in the city swarmed in with boxes of silver, copper coins, and carts of grain.
One family competes with the other, and one family competes with the other.
What's more, they had just sent several thousand guan, but when they heard that other families had more than their own, they hurriedly sent thousands more guan of grain.
It seems that all the money and food are brought by the strong wind. Although you may not be the best, you can't be at the bottom!
In just half a day, the government's coffers were full, and there was no place to store food.
I had no choice but to ask the court for help!
The final total, including copper coins, cloth, silk, grain, etc., totaled more than 10 million yuan.
Sister Ni, this is almost equivalent to almost a year’s taxation of the Tang Dynasty. These gentry are so damn rich!
Li Er, who was in an excited mood, set up a porridge shed outside the city with high spirits and with a stroke of his pen, so that the people affected by the disaster could eat for free.
We will pay special attention to the people who have lost their labor force at home, and provide them with money and grain, at least until the autumn harvest.
With money and food, enthusiasm and self-confidence will be high, and a vigorous post-disaster poverty alleviation work will be carried out in an orderly manner.
It was not until this time that the deep meaning of the 'Monument of Merit' was analyzed by knowledgeable people, and it instantly spread throughout the market.
Only then did the people suddenly realize!
It turns out that His Majesty’s intention was that we, the common people, were ignorant and mistakenly cursed His Majesty.
It is inappropriate to regard such an exquisite strategy as a great success.
For a time, the people praised Li Er as a rare and famous king, pushing his reputation to an unprecedented height.
The name of the Holy King spreads throughout the world.
There are rumors that when Li Er goes to bed at night, he sometimes wakes up laughing from his dreams!
Of course, there is yang and yin in this world, and there is joy and sorrow.
While Li Er's face was full of joy, there was a layer of gloom surrounding the family.
At Xu time, a curfew had been imposed in Chang'an City, and darkness gradually enveloped the ancient city.
At this time, there were figures floating around at the door of a house in the east of Chang'an City from time to time.
The small room next to the main hall of the mansion was brightly lit.
Several richly dressed men sat cross-legged on the couch, eyes closed, not communicating with each other, as if waiting for something.
Soon, a fat middle-aged man walked in under the leadership of the housekeeper.
Entered the room and sat directly on the main seat.
Taking a closer look, isn't this fat middle-aged man the eldest son of Zhao Guogong, Sun Wuji?
There was already a curfew, why would he appear here?
After Changsun Wuji sat down, he glanced at the heads of the Guanlong family. Wei represented Wei Juyuan, Du represented Du Zhenglun, and Pei represented Lawyer Pei...
These aristocratic families are at the forefront among the Guanlong nobles.
It can be said that these people sitting in the room represent the top power of the entire Guanlong nobility.
If any of them chops off his feet, they will be shaken three times in the Guanzhong area.
When these Guanlong families supported Li Shimin's ascension to the throne, they made great contributions.
Naturally, they benefit the most.
In the ten years since Li Shimin ascended the throne, the power of the Guanlong nobles has been unparalleled, and they have been so popular that even Li Shimin has to give in to them.
Although Changsun Wuji is the leader and liaison of the Guanlong family, he does not dare to look down upon everyone here.
It can be said that everyone here and the family they represent after their death have no worse background than his eldest grandson Wuji, and some of them are even better.
He cleared his throat with a dry cough and said:
"Everyone, our Guanlong family has suffered heavy losses this time. What do you think? We invite a few of you to come here this time to discuss how to avoid things that are harmful to the interests of our Guanlong family in the future. Everyone can speak freely!"
Du Zhenglun, who was sitting on the left side of Changsheng Wuji, asked:
"May I ask Duke Zhao, we would like to know whether you were informed in advance before His Majesty issued the imperial announcement."
Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly:
"To be honest with you, I was the last to know about it. I only learned about it from my servants after I went to court!"
Several people looked at each other and said: "That means that this plan was not the result of discussions between Your Majesty and the ministers, but what Your Majesty thought..."
According to our understanding of His Majesty, although His Majesty has been wary of the family in recent years, he should not be able to think of such a vicious and vicious trick.
Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement and asked thoughtfully:
"You mean, His Majesty has an expert behind his back?"
Lawyer Pei interrupted at this time:
"Could it be the fault of those from the Shandong family..."
After a moment of silence, everyone shook their heads. They knew who Lawyer Pei was referring to.
Representatives of the Shandong family, Wei Zheng and Li Ji, should not be so short-sighted.
Although the Guanlong family suffered the greatest loss in this incident, the Shandong family and the Jiangnan family also suffered considerable losses.
This is a conspiracy against aristocratic families, nobles and wealthy households.
After thinking about it, no one has a clear goal.
They are not afraid of visible enemies, nor are they afraid of challenges. Which family has not gone through ups and downs to get to where they are now.
They are afraid of the invisible enemy, which is silent and like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark. It will be the most deadly when it suddenly pounces out and bites you at the critical moment.
This is why they sit together to discuss.
Only when you know yourself and the enemy can you fight without danger!
The most dangerous thing is if you don't even know who your enemy is, what his weaknesses are, and what his behavior is.
You can't keep it in your heart all the time!
A person can only be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no one who can guard against a thief for a thousand days. This is not the way to go.
Wei Juyuan said at this time:
"Zhao Guogong is the leader of the Guanlong family. He has many eyes and ears in Chang'an and is well-informed. He is also very close to His Majesty. I have to go to the trouble of asking more."
This made Pei and Du agree.
Changsun Yinren was smiling all over his face, but his heart was full of MMP. These old men were very bad. When something happened, he would be the leader.
When nothing happens, your words don't have much effect at all, and everyone just exchanges interests with each other.
Although I wasn't happy in my heart, I still agreed.
After all, he also wanted to know who was standing behind Li Er.
You know, in the past, Li Er would ask for his opinion no matter what the matter was.
But this time, he directly bypassed himself, the minister, to issue the imperial announcement, which made him feel a sense of crisis.