Human Brain Farm-Chapter 405 - 390 Human Emperor: Who said I was going to rebel?
"Senior Zhenyuanzi, has the task for us earthlings been updated?"
"Damn, how much does he love Li Shimin but hate Boss Crab, stealing the little money he cherishes as life!!"
Countless people heard these two system prompts, somewhat surprised.
Speaking of which, Li Shimin’s power has indeed increased significantly over the years.
Especially in recent times, it’s as if he’s on steroids, unbelievably valiant, and the entire Chang’an City has experienced explosive growth.
Adding to this is Li Shimin’s harem: a bunch of bald concubines working tirelessly.
The funds and influence of Chang’an City have multiplied daily, and ancient aristocratic families in different regions vaguely sensed a hint of fear!
Especially recently.
A new infant education class emerged, revolutionizing early childhood education in Chang’an City, skyrocketing to astonishing levels.
This so-called Satan nursery class even teamed up with the royal family to create a continuous mechanism for talent supply within Chang’an City, feeding talent to the royal household.
This is truly terrifying.
Previously, 99% of the Great Tang officials were protégés of large aristocratic families, with the court filled with their people.
After all, no matter how talented you were, if you wanted to pass the imperial examinations, you had to align with a noble family, as resources and mentor strength only then gave a chance to succeed!
But now, the nursery class, cooperating with the royal family, disrupted this monopoly of aristocratic student production, allowing children from lower-class families to receive resources and nurturing without allying with noble families!
This was essentially cutting off the roots of the aristocracy!
"Yes, it seems it’s time to officially exert effort. Our three measures: breaking the production monopoly with the harem concubines! Breaking the talent monopoly with the nursery class! Launching the inner spy mode of aristocratic Daoist soldiers... the opposition is already flustered."
Wu Yuanren said enthusiastically, "Wuwuwu! Li Shimin, we will help you! We will help you defy fate and defeat countless enemies, challenge the Celestial Dao!"
Someone swore, "The Saint is unkind, the Celestial Emperor lacks morality, so what if it’s the flourishing era of Journey to the West? Treacherous monks spreading chaos among the mortal world, the eighty-one tribulations, all kinds of Immortal Gods turned into mortal demons eating people, widespread suffering, Buddhists doing the acts of demons, as the current Human Emperor, how can I endure this? Those myriad Gods and Buddhas must vanish like smoke!"
Countless people spoke on the forums.
Soon, the central figure appeared as well.
"First, it’s the Bo’er Ruins."
Zeng Ciwen began to speak: "This civilization’s ruins are where the cosmic Bo’er declaration was made. It should be lifeless, but going there will surely yield gains and definitely help Li Shimin strengthen his foundational power."
After all, Li Shimin previously had the same idea, using channels of the real universe to establish the Silk Road, obtaining vast resources, and then breaking free from the control of various noble families over the Li Family dynasty.
The effect was extremely positive.
Zeng Ciwen: "Conquering the legendary Bo’er civilization now would be a once-and-for-all solution! Anyway, we just need to enjoy the ride. Even if any problem arises, we have nothing to fear, since standing behind us are the Saints of Primordial Chaos, who will step in if any real trouble emerges."
Everyone felt this main path was indeed correct and worth their focus.
Someone immediately proposed, "Let’s persuade Li Shimin to attack the ruins of the Bo’er civilization; it’s not difficult. Those beasts in the harem just need to whisper a few pleas by his pillow!"
A concubine retorted, "What nonsense? Where’s this pillow talk coming from? Li Shimin has long passed that age, not to mention, with so many concubines each year, nothing happens between us!"
"Hehehe, who knows? Maybe it’s just that you don’t remember. Perhaps you’ve already been smitten, considering Li Shimin might treat it like a dating simulation game, constantly reloading, changing concubine protagonists, and pursuing them one by one!"
Zeng Ciwen felt quite speechless as these fools started arguing again.
No one stayed serious all day, constantly chattering and making noise on the forum.
"Cough, cough, cough, everyone stop arguing."
"Let’s discuss the second task, which isn’t hard either; we can coax Li Shimin to assist us in infiltrating Bikini Bottom, where we can collude with Boss痞 to steal Boss Crab’s treasure."
Zeng Ciwen quickly added, "As everyone knows, Boss Crab’s money is his lifeline. He’s an incredibly evil super-capitalist, crazily exploiting SpongeBob, so we should give him a heavy blow!"
"Moreover, we can foresee all kinds of events in Bikini Bottom; there are many episodes where Boss Crab’s money disappears, and we can utilize those plots. It will surely play out exactly as we’ve seen, there’s no chance of failure."
They began eagerly discussing how to pilfer Boss Crab’s little treasure chest!
...
In the Great Tang’s Chang’an City.
Li Shimin was unaware of what had transpired.
In his actual imperial study, he was overjoyed, his face filled with springtime delight.
"I thought my life span was limited, and I’d have to desperately struggle against surrounding aristocracies before I died, to pave a smoother road for my son Li Zhi, not daring to think of the ones in the sky, but now!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Wei Zheng said, "The Emperor has taken the Immortal Elixir, extending his life span, so there’s ample time, no need to pave the way for the Prince."
Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui, among other ministers, were also overjoyed.
The Human Emperors of past generations mostly died young.
Across countless timelines of Chang’an City, too much lifespan had been sacrificed, making them even outlive themselves, despite being ministers.
Hence, the phenomenon of ministers serving several emperors frequently happened, following one Human Emperor after another.
But Wei Zheng and others were loyal to Li Shimin and naturally did not wish to serve another Human Emperor.
Moreover, the next prince was weak and unable to take on major responsibilities, and the Li Tang Dynasty would surely become mediocre under him.
"Your Majesty, with the current opportunities, the nursery class and the harem concubines’ help, you might cleanse from very root all major stubborn, aristocratic factions that troubled past Human Emperors. Even aiming at the Celestial Court is conceivable." Wei Zheng said happily.
"Who said I am rebelling?" Li Shimin said with an incredibly relaxed demeanor, "I intend to continue secretly amassing power, hiding until time ages the world, before I rise. Do not mention this for now!"
"But, thanks to the extended lifespan, coupled with my capable ministers in recent times, my strength has advanced rapidly. The Yang Jian, who once appeared somewhat challenging, now seems easily squashable with a palm strike."
Li Shimin was greatly delighted.
His hidden strength was growing stronger, so much so that even he did not know how strong he was! There was no longer any comparable force left; should he battle the Jade Emperor or Zhenyuanzi?
Of course not.
Because he was infatuated with the pleasure of accumulating hidden strength, and additionally, Zhenyuanzi and the Jade Emperor, these seasoned old foxes, probably wielded unimaginably terrifying power.
"And you won’t act?"
Zhu Zhengwei, as the prime minister, glanced at him.
A true master of the art of strategic withdrawal.
Truly cunning.
To think, you claimed to admire Emperor Xin, willing to burn Chao Ge, ride Chang’an City, and restart for countless millions of years, defying the heavens and attacking the Celestial Court, yet here you are?
Zhu Zhengwei himself spared no effort in developing his own influence, funneling everything madly towards developing Li Shimin’s power, even fully operating Bikini Bottom, helping him grow crazily, providing resources for rebellion, supplying talent for rebellion, yet he was still in hiding?
He was somewhat speechless.
"With us both in strategic withdrawal, who will step up? Who will be the passionate hero? Who will lead the charge in rebellion?" Zhu Zhengwei chuckled, shaking his head, looking at the ever-energetic Li Shimin.
"He no longer has the youthful zeal of the Celestial Khan, he’s grown old. I will help you rekindle your fighting spirit."
Zhu Zhengwei stood, bid farewell to Li Shimin, and then left the imperial study.
"You have no choice left."
He stepped outside, glancing at the azure sky.
Li Shimin surely couldn’t anticipate that his concubines, nursery officials, and the aristocracy’s internal supporters would all transform into death warriors, shedding their blood and tears, sacrificing their lives and bones for his Li Tang dynasty, even shouting, "We are ready to fight to the death, why does Your Majesty want to surrender first??"
Zhu Zhengwei’s voice was filled with anticipation, "In such a manner, I will indeed awaken that fervent heart of his youthful days, and the rock-solid pride that was once the name of the Celestial Khan."
