Chapter 0001: The Great Tang Ancestor.

Even in the moment before his consciousness dissipated, he found it somewhat unacceptable that his life would end in this way. It was clearly just a simple exploration of an ancient tomb, and before he descended, many workers had already come and gone, completing the reinforcement of the underground chamber. However, an accident still occurred when he entered.

The appearance of the soldier brought a sense of solemn killing, which made Li Tong's slight sense of relaxation from eating and drinking disappear. He subconsciously picked up a silver small knife with a blade length of one finger from the food case, which was naturally insufficient for self-defense, just a subconscious reflex reaction.

However, anyone who has knowledge of the history of early Tang Dynasty understands that being born in that era, especially as a member of the Li Tang royal family and having any blood connection with Wu Zetian, is equivalent to having already signed a death warrant, destined for a miserable life and death.

The delicious food was swallowed without careful chewing, and a sense of fulfillment spread along the esophagus. Coupled with the novelty of applying what he had learned, it temporarily pushed Li Tong's fear of his background to the back of his mind.

Milk drink will wash down the food stuck in the throat. The rich and sweet milk fragrance fills the lips and teeth. While Li Tong continues to eat, he also looks with interest at some utensils and food on the dining table.

Those soldiers obviously did not receive any clear orders. They stood outside the door, looked around for a moment, exchanged glances with Li Tong for a few moments, and then retreated. It seemed that they only did so because they did not believe the words of the palace people who had been frightened away earlier and wanted to see for themselves.

Fried (Foodie) Zi!

Li Shouyi, the third son of Prince Zhang Huai's son Li Xian, who was the second son of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and Empress Wu Zetian. In short, he was a member of the Li royal family of Tang Dynasty who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Just like Li Tong's soul possessed the body of this young man Li Shouyi, according to memory, shortly after his father Li Xian's death, he and his family were taken back to the capital Luoyang by soldiers and lived in the Taichu Palace annex. In early May, he was detained alone, interrogated day and night, and with insufficient food and drink, the already weak young man died of fear and anxiety.

At present, Li Tong still cannot fully accept the fact that his soul has traveled to the Tang Dynasty. He is also fearful of what kind of disaster will come next, and has no mood to carefully sort out the memories of the young Li Shouyi in his mind. He is just sitting in this makeshift mortuary room like a trapped beast, anxiously waiting for further developments, and pondering whether there is any possibility of self-rescue.

A weak body could not sustain his continued contemplation, so he lay down on his side and closed his eyes. After his mind emptied, some vivid images actively emerged in his mind.

These boring actions only reflect Li Tong's lack of optimism about his situation. Not to mention the strange phenomenon of resurrection, in the context of Empress Wu's reign, his status as Li Xian's son is already a original sin.

The contemplation of one's own life experience was quickly dispersed by another set of memories that did not belong to him. The scenes in the memories were vivid and real, as if he had experienced them himself. It was the memory of a 15-year-old boy named Li Shouyi, filled with a sense of depression, confusion, and fear, which made him empathize deeply.

There were many dishes on the food case, besides the deep-fried (food pursuit) that Li Tong recognized at a glance, there were also some miscellaneous fruits and fruits. It is obvious that these snacks are not staple foods, but they are also quite rich. It can be seen that during the Tang Dynasty, especially in the palace, the material life was very abundant. Even a fallen imperial grandson like him could enjoy these rare culinary delights in later generations.

When the collapse occurred, he instinctively pushed Professor Su beside him back, and just as he was about to take a step, his feet suddenly sank. Perhaps no one had expected that there was still a secret room buried under the already confirmed tomb passage. When he fell in, he was quickly buried and suffocated by the surging soil.

The courtyard is not small, about five or six meters from front to back, extending to the distance on both sides. The ground is paved with blue bricks, and some flowers and plants are planted to create boundaries. The entire courtyard is covered by the huge shadow cast by the main hall in front.

After hanging up the small knife, Li Tong picked up some small tricolored funerary objects from those salted fish boxes and cages, and spread them out on the couch. He was preparing to use these things to defend himself if any soldiers came to arrest him. Of course, it was just better than nothing. If those imperial guards really rushed in, it would definitely have little effect.

Outside the wall, there were chaotic footsteps. Li Tong dared not go further to look around, but rows of gun blades were exposed on the top of the wall. Obviously, a large number of soldiers were gathering here at the moment.

When joking at the time, Li Tong would never have imagined that an unexpected accident would actually cause him to transmigrate more than 1,300 years ago and merge with the young man he had once joked with.

Before awakening, his memory terminated at the dark and deep underground cave, the continuous falling of soil on his body, and the colleagues' panicked shouts.

This immersive first-hand experience holds great allure for any historian. Of course, Li Tong cannot be considered a pure scholar; his interest only arose out of work necessity. However, when the things before his eyes perfectly corresponded to the dry words in his mind, it brought about a wonderful sense of satisfaction.

Aside from these palace maids, several soldiers who had just walked to the door were also shouting loudly in the courtyard, gathering the scattered palace maids together and sternly rebuking them, interrupting their fearful discussions with each other. It can be seen that after encountering such a strange phenomenon of the dead coming back to life, the soldiers still need to be even more calm.

Empress Wu Zetian and Emperor Li Zhi had four children together. Two died young, and the other two were imprisoned for a long time after being deposed. Only Li Dan managed to barely survive until the end. At least their sons had a guaranteed position, but their grandsons had to endure even more hardships and were left with standing room only.

Who is Li Shouyi? Li Tong really understands him. When he was preparing to take on the role of project director, he had conducted a fairly systematic review of early Tang history. This Li Shouyi is not considered an important figure in this period of history, but the reason he is able to leave a mark afterwards is mainly due to his relatives.

This is left by the fat female official just now, and because she escaped in a hurry, some food and drinks were spilled on the ground. Li Tong didn't know about this, and when he saw the food, his hunger became even more intense. He sat down and took a bite of a sesame ball.

By the way, what is the name of the Tang Dynasty's sesame ball?

Li Tong felt a splitting headache. He propped himself up with both hands on the bed, turned his head to look around, his gaze drifting and his face constantly contorting and changing. Everything he saw brought him great shock, and his mind was even more chaotic, unable to sort out any clues.

According to the memories of the young Li Shouyi he received, it is now the end of May in the fourth year of Chuigong, which is the year 688 AD, and it is also a critical moment in the Wu Zhou Revolution. During this period, the Li Tang royal family was in a very unfortunate situation, with countless deaths.

Just now, the palace people who were frightened away are now scattered in the courtyard, gathering in groups of three or five, whispering or looking around. When Li Tong's head poked out of the room, several people standing nearby hurriedly screamed and retreated.

However, this sense of relief was quickly interrupted. Several burly soldiers suddenly appeared outside the wide-open door, wearing armor with an unrecognizable style by Li Tong, with crimson headbands tied around their foreheads, looking quite playful and cute. But it was obviously just an illusion. Those few individuals held sabers in their hands, with a serious and cautious expression, standing outside the door, staring at Li Tong as they assessed him.

Round and crispy deep-fried (food) balls, sprinkled with sesame seeds on the surface, with a crispy outer layer and a meat filling inside, full of rich flavors. However, Li Tong's wolfish and gluttonous eating style quickly caused him to choke.

After seeing these, Li Tong became even more worried. He retreated to his room, with a small knife hanging on the belt hook. The Tang Dynasty clothing did not have wide sleeves, so small items were hung on the belt for easy access, called "die xia".

As for this memory, the only thing young Li Shouyi left behind was a sense of overwhelming fear. Li Tong didn't even know what those people wanted to interrogate from him, but it was enough to illustrate the severity of his situation.

Even with the strongest determination, Li Tong could not accept this fact for a moment. However, the hunger pangs in his stomach prevented him from engaging in any deep thinking. As he sat up from the bed, his gaze quickly fell upon a table in the room, where some food was placed.

As he pondered, Li Tong's mouth twitched into a bitter smile. When the Su-Tang Style Street project was initiated in the city, there were many people vying for the position of project director. In the end, he stood out with his excellent business ability and solid data collection skills. He thought it would be an opportunity for him to advance his career, but he didn't expect such an accident to happen.

The soldier kept moving around, and Li Tong also found it difficult to continue his meal carefree. He tightly held the small dining knife in one hand and picked up a few pastries with the other hand. He walked and ate until he reached the door, where he stood sideways behind it, worried about arrows flying towards him. Only then did he cautiously peek outside.

Li Tong's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, enduring the erosion of these memories, and striving to sort out a thread in these chaotic memory scenes. However, not long after, he opened his eyes in horror, his eyes filled with disbelief and a deep-seated terror: "I... I am Li Shouyi..."

Li Tong still remembers that when he was collecting this historical material, he couldn't help but joke with his colleagues when he saw the name Li Shouyi. "Being reborn is a skill. If this kid had the surname Wang next door, he would definitely be a wealthy man in the Tang Dynasty. Even Yuan Zai, who was known for his greed and hoarding of 800 stones of pepper during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, would be nothing compared to him."

On the dining table, there was a silver lidless blue porcelain jar with a side opening, containing some rich and creamy liquid, which could be drunk freely. This should be the whey.