Chapter 001 is ill

Li Congyan once again stared at the child before him and said, "You know quite a lot at such a young age"

Meng Chang met his gaze without fear, smiling charmingly, "If Lord Li does not let us go, he is probably seeking instructions from the Emperor, preparing to detain us as hostages, isn't he"

"Mother, is my younger brother ill?" Meng Jiuzhu asked his mother

Looking at Meng Chang beside her, Li thought to herself: "Is this the Chang from before?"

Upon hearing this, Li quickly apologized, saying: "Children speak without restraint, please do not take offense, Sir Li"

The murkier, the better; fishing in troubled waters.

His father, Li Maozhen, is a case in point

Since one has come, one should settle down. Meng Xiaofan is prepared to earnestly become Meng Chang.

Li shook his head and said, "Let's wait for another two days"

The title "Qiwang" was once used by his father. Later, after he acknowledged allegiance to the Later Tang and was appointed as the military governor of Fengxiang, no one dared to address him by that title. After he took over, even more so, no one dared to utter those two characters.

When Meng Zhixiang's wife and children traveled from Taiyuan to Chengdu and passed through Fengxiang, he detained them

Meng Xiaofan is an office worker. One morning, he woke up late and hurried to work. Unexpectedly, while crossing the street, he was struck by a car speeding from the side and was thrown several meters away.

He only took two days to understand his environment and identity. This is the period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and he is Meng Chang

What happened? Li asked his daughter

Initially intending to reprimand my son for meddling, I reconsidered upon reflecting on his recent strange behavior. Fearing that my words might provoke him and lead to further unforeseen incidents, I promptly took out my wallet and handed twenty coins to Meng Chang

Recently, banditry has surged outside the city, and thugs are rampant. I kindly request the princess to linger in the city for a few more days

Chaos, the more chaotic the better, victory through disorder

The man counted out ten coins for him, then took a knife and walked towards the backyard

Li Congyan was astonished. This child spoke the truth.

The innkeeper, seeing his shameless demeanor, shouted in anger: "If you don't pay up, I will report you to the authorities."

Li Tinggui is very anxious

He is merely an inconspicuous deputy commander of the Book Guard beside Lord Meng. This time, having been entrusted with such an important task by Lord Meng, he must, of course, devote himself wholeheartedly

It is not as if Meng Chang is merely pretending; he has truly fallen asleep peacefully.

He simply does not know whether this history will change because of his arrival

Li did not expect that the first word his son uttered in these two days would be "money"

Meng Zhixiang took him in and was very fond of him, allowing him to serve as a servant in the Meng residence

I can guess the reply that His Majesty gave you, do you believe it

He felt it was unnecessary. Without his city exit token, the soldiers at the city gate would not allow them to leave the city

His parents died in the turmoil of war, and he became a beggar wandering the streets. If it had not been for the encounter with Lord Meng Zhixiang, he would likely have starved or frozen to death at that time

The utterance of "uncle" brought the two closer together, and the dignified governor of Fengxiang could not help but feel curious, "What are you betting on?"

Li Congyan was also amused, revealing a smile. "Very well. In two days, if the Emperor's decree is indeed as such, I shall provide you with the tokens."

Li Congyan looked at the child before him, his expression slightly changed, and anger arose from his heart

After all, that is also the honor of the Meng family

This feeling excited and thrilled him

Li Tinggui cautiously said from behind: "Madam, let us go to the backyard and not concern ourselves with others' affairs"

This time, everything was kept simple for the trip to Chengdu; Li only brought along Wu Ma. She is Li's wet nurse and accompanied Li to the Meng residence upon her marriage

The Emperor said: "If we hold Meng's wife and children, can we ensure that he will not rebel? Forget it, let them go!" Meng Chang mimicked the tone of the adults, shaking his head and nodding.

Others are puzzled; why does he need twenty wen when he is short by ten wen

Upon hearing the report to the authorities, the man's eyes flickered with a hint of panic, but he quickly concealed it, resuming his demeanor of indifference as if he were a dead pig unafraid of boiling water

"Young master, not much, just ten wen. You are not helping him pay, so why ask so much?" He deliberately provoked Meng Chang.

Meng Zhixiang was appointed as the military governor of Xichuan by Emperor Zhuangzong Li Cunxun. Now that Zhuangzong is deceased, the emperor has become Mingzong Li Siyuan. Is it possible that he would not rebel?

Throughout history, there have been many emperors, but among them, only Meng Zhiqiang and his son Meng Chang bear the surname Meng. Therefore, he was particularly interested in these two emperors of the Meng lineage

Meng Chang and his companions immediately went to the backyard

Imagine how few servants would encounter such good fortune. Wu Zhang would certainly spare no effort for the Meng family, even at the cost of his own life.

Meng Chang observed this and approached to ask, "How much money does he lack?"

Since learning that Meng Zhixiang, the military governor of Xichuan, killed Li Yan, the military supervisor sent by the current emperor Tang Mingzong Li Siyuan, he has had a feeling that Meng Zhixiang is planning a rebellion

This man seems to truly be out of money; even if he reports to the authorities, what difference would it make? The young master before us is certainly wealthy; why not take advantage of that?

Li Tinggui was moved by the affectionate address from the governor and immediately expressed his determination: "If they lose a single hair, I will bring my head to meet them". He then selected twenty capable subordinates to go to Taiyuan.

Meng Chang rubbed his eyes, still drowsy from sleep, and walked straight into the crowd

As he gradually grew up and observed his impressive stature, he invited a master to teach him the skills of sword, spear, and martial arts, ultimately becoming the chief guardian of the Meng residence

"It is settled with a word. Farewell." After saying this, Meng Chang took his mother and left the Li residence

Li glanced at her son sitting beside her, feeling perplexed in her heart, and once again asked herself: "Is this still the Chang'er I used to know?"

Upon getting into the carriage, Meng Chang closed his eyes to rest. Although he was well aware that he was now Meng Chang, he still found it quite uncomfortable to call this woman in her early thirties "mother" or "mom".

This is a nine-year-old child, and this is still Meng Chang, but he is no longer the Meng Chang of the past

Upon exiting the Li residence, Li Tinggui and Wu Zhang hurriedly approached and asked, "Madam, have you obtained the token?"

However, now that seven days have been delayed in Fengxiang, how can he not be anxious

Faced with a child, Li Congyan had no choice but to feign anger, "You are just a child; do not speak nonsense, or I will have to lock you up"

There is a distance from the Li residence to the inn, and Li Congyan has not yet placed them under house arrest, nor has he dispatched troops to guard them

Meng Chang, without a moment's hesitation, reached out his hand towards Li's family and said, "Mother, give me twenty wen."

When traveling, it is best to minimize one's burdens. He is very clear about his responsibilities

"You are the one who is sick!" the innkeeper gasped, helping Meng Chang retort. Those with money are the masters; he firmly stood on Meng Chang's side.

The term "princess" sounded particularly harsh. He was reminding Li that the current emperor was no longer her cousin Li Cunxu, and she should stop putting on the airs of the Qionghua princess.

He felt fortunate, for at that time, Meng Chang was only 9 years old, equivalent to starting over from scratch

Coma, emergency rescue, finally the doctor shook his head at his family, "Vegetative state!"

Meng Chang and his party of twenty to thirty people booked all the rooms in the back courtyard of the inn

However, to her surprise, Li Congyan remained nonchalant, while her son stepped forward to make a bet with him, leaving her utterly perplexed

The man's hand was tightly clenched, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not pry it open

Is this child ill?" Looking at Meng Chang's frail figure, the man finally spoke a word

Haha. Li Congyan laughed heartily, "Alright. It's a deal." He did not believe that a child could guess the thoughts of the sovereign

Meng Jiuzhu is only eleven years old and does not seem to understand the situation. The innkeeper asked that uncle to pay for the room, but the uncle said he had no money and pressed the knife down. The innkeeper refused, and they began to argue.

Meng Chang placed the money in the calloused hands of the man and said, "Uncle, this is your salary for the past two months. Please come find me in the backyard later"

Upon waking, he found himself in a strange world, having become a stranger, and he was still a child

Meng Wu has transcended! His soul has attached itself to the body of a person from ancient times

This is a taboo, and it is also an insult

Meng Chang confidently said: "Of course. If I guess correctly, you will immediately give us the city exit token. If I guess incorrectly, you may deal with me as you wish. How about that?"

The man had a scruffy beard, his clothes were tattered and worn, and he held his head high, remaining silent

Today she came to request the city exit token, and her son must accompany her. With no other choice, she brought him to the Li residence at https://www.hetushu.com.com

The man held the money, which was puzzling. What does salary mean

"Why isn't Lord Li speaking? Did I say something wrong?" Meng Chang asked with a smile.

It is either history that is changed or history that changes. Meng Xiaofan thought to himself. Of course, he is now called Meng Chang

The innkeeper certainly knows Meng Chang. As soon as they checked into the inn, his nephew, who works there, came over to inform him, saying that this is a relative of a certain high official and that special attention should be paid. Some time ago, this child had a high fever and fell into a coma, and it was he who helped find a doctor.

At that time, women were not valued highly, so the Meng family took their daughter to Chengdu, and no one cared for her

He found peace in his understanding of this history; he knew they would safely reach Chengdu, he knew Meng Zhixiang would eventually rebel and declare himself emperor, and he knew he would become the second emperor of the Later Shu.

As Meng Chang and his mother just alighted from the carriage, they noticed a commotion at the entrance of the inn. Emerging from the crowd were Meng Chang's sister, Meng Jiu Zhu, and the maid, Wu Ma, of the Li family.

Li had no choice but to once again come to his son's aid, "Lord Li, do not hold a child to account."

This child hasn't called me 'mother' even after waking up! Li looked sideways once more at Meng Chang, who seemed to be asleep.

Li smiled slightly beside him. This child is the most endearing, far better than his two older brothers. This time, Emperor Tang Ming only allowed one son to go to Chengdu, and without hesitation, she brought Meng Chang. She believed her husband would have wished the same.

Upon arriving in Fengxiang, my son developed a high fever and was in a coma for three days, frightening everyone.

Two days ago, when he woke up, everyone was filled with surprise, but he looked around like a fool, asking this and that, which frightened everyone again

Before leaving Chengdu, Meng Zhixiang personally instructed him: "Tinggui, I entrust my wife and children to you!"

"What do you all think, what do I need this broken knife for?" The innkeeper said, gripping the man's clothes, "If you don't pay for the room, you can't leave. Let me tell you, my nephew works under the command of Governor Li. If you think you can slip away, think again"

She was unaware that her husband had killed the supervisor Li Yan, nor did she know the intentions of Li Congyan. She thought it would be a good thing for her son to follow him. As a widow with an orphan, it was possible that Li Congyan felt compassion and pity, and thus granted her a token.

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is considered relatively dark in the long history of China. Continuous warfare led to the suffering of the people, with military power prevailing above all. It seemed that anyone could indulge in the desire to be an emperor.

Meng Chang ignored him completely and, with wide eyes, asked Li Congyan: "Uncle Li, how about we make a bet?"

Watching Meng Chang's departing figure, Li Congyan thought to himself: "Is this a nine-year-old child?"

"What are you still dawdling for? First, give me the ten wen." The innkeeper reached out decisively to grab it.

Meng Chang looked at his mother, who was momentarily at a loss for words, and felt that he should step forward to assist her, saying, "The Qi King is truly grateful for our thoughts and intentions."

Wu Zhang is also very anxious

Li, Li Tinggui, and Wu Zhang were worried that something might happen to the young master, so they hurriedly went forward.

Due to the pulling of the clothes, Meng Chang faintly saw the scars on his body

Although Li Yan's name differs by only one character, tracing back eight generations of ancestors, there is no connection. He does not even know this person at all

"Hush," Li quickly covered her daughter's mouth, "Don't let your brother hear. Poor Chang'er, he just recovered from his illness, and now he has this one again"

Although the memorial to Emperor Tang Ming states, "To prevent Meng Zhixiang from rebelling, his family members should be detained as hostages," his true intention is to disrupt and confuse the relationship between the court and Meng Zhixiang

He hoped that Meng Zhixiang would rebel, as the temptation of the territory in Bashu was simply too great for him. The territory of Fengxiang was too close to the court, making it easy to attack but difficult to defend, which was truly unsuitable for claiming kingship and dominance

However, Meng Zhixiang's relationship with Li Siyuan was quite clear to Li Congyan. The two were comrades in the same trench and had a very harmonious relationship

He had long since made up his mind that even if it cost him his life, he would ensure the safe escort of his benefactor's family to Chengdu, in gratitude for the kindness received in this life

My father had attempted several times to seize Bashu during his lifetime, but each time he returned empty-handed. However, this also demonstrates the strategic importance of Bashu's geographical location

Li Congyan looked at Meng Chang with suspicion