hsntnovel Chapter 2698 Defeating them.
Chapter 2698 Defeating them.
Sure enough, when Li Shen mentioned that he would have to pay a large sum of money in compensation, many people's eyes started to turn red.
If robbery weren't illegal, these spoiled brats would have resorted to robbery long ago because they were so poor. It was Li Shen who gave them the opportunity to make money.
To their surprise, all the money they had earned was confiscated by their father.
They only have this one way to make money right now, and if something goes wrong, they'll probably have to beg for food.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, what do you think we should do?" someone in the crowd immediately asked.
Li Shen scanned everyone, his expression resolute:
"Gentlemen, a fierce battle awaits us ahead. Look at those old foxes outside; they are cunning, treacherous, and battle-hardened."
We were no match for them, but for the sake of not being empty-handed again, for the sake of our gleaming gold...
No matter how powerful the enemy we encounter, we must defeat them and protect every penny of our money.
Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny? They are old; they are nothing more than aged tigers.
I am confident that I will win, and I also believe that you will be able to protect your wallets.
"My esteemed sages, the Yangtze River flows on, its waves pushing forward, a new generation replacing the old. I believe you will surely surpass your fathers, showing them that new talents emerge in every generation, each leading the way for centuries."
Li Shen's voice was loud and infectious, immediately stirring up the emotions of the纨绔 (sons of wealthy families) present.
"Leading the way for centuries!" Cheng Chuliang was the first to stand up, raise his arm, and shout.
"Dominating the scene for hundreds of years!"
"Dominating the scene for hundreds of years!"
Everyone immediately stood up and echoed him. Although they were spoiled brats, they also had lofty ideals.
Everyone has a dream in their heart to surpass their parents.
Everyone wants to prove themselves to their parents, especially these spoiled brats.
"Very good, I believe you can do it. The key is whether you have the confidence and determination."
Do not be afraid. Prove to your fathers that you are not just spoiled brats, but also outstanding young talents and pillars of the nation.
"Tell me if you have confidence!!" Li Shen stood on the stool, waving his fists and relentlessly interrogating them.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" everyone shouted in unison.
"Tell me if you have the resolve!" Li Shen shouted again.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!"
"Defeat them!" Li Shen shouted.
"Defeat them!"
"Fearless!"
"Fearless!"
"Protect your money!"
"Protect your money!"
“........” Li Shen stood there like that, and with each shout, the纨绔 (sons of rich kids) below would shout back.
In the end, everyone shouted until their faces were red and their necks were bulging, as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
This is group brainwashing, using group emotions to infect each other. Even if there are one or two people who are clear-headed, they will be subtly influenced.
It is usually used to motivate employees.
Li Shen still remembers those words, "I can, I can, I can."
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"What did you say? Prince Ji is plotting a rebellion?"
In a corner of the ice rink, Li Shimin was dumbfounded after hearing Wang De's report.
"Hehe, Your Majesty is wise. How could Prince Ji possibly plot a rebellion?" Wang De laughed, merely repeating Prince Ji's words to His Majesty.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty concluded that Prince Ji was plotting a rebellion.
"Hmph, what's the difference between what he said and inciting an uprising?"
"Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?" Even the late emperor's words when he raised his army in Taiyuan weren't as impassioned as his.
Li Shimin snorted. This rebellious son was plotting against him again in secret.
He led a group of spoiled brats, aiming to defeat this elderly football team.
Li Shimin thought for a moment and guessed the reason. It must be that Li Shen was afraid that everyone would put pressure on him and make him lose money, so he came up with this idea.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The fact that Prince Ji is able to lead these second-generation disciples proves that he is very capable."
Back then, these second-generation disciples stirred up chaos in Chang'an, causing widespread resentment among the people. It was only after His Highness Prince Ji intervened and subdued them.
Now they have all achieved quite a bit, which is a good thing.
Wang De tried to persuade him from the side.
"Good news? This is practically a rebellion and it's still considered good news? Listen to this, what's the difference between this and patricide?"
To allow these spoiled brats to defeat his own father is utterly rebellious and makes him a truly unfilial son.
Li Shimin was furious. He said that Li Shen was no good. Every time things were peaceful, he would always cause some trouble.
Li Shimin was not angry that Li Shen prevented the team from defeating him. It was just a game, and he didn't want his status to affect the game.
He was mainly angry about what Li Shen had just said; if the other ministers heard it, it would cause another wave of trouble.
Just as he said, none of his father's arguments during the uprising were as good as Li Shen's.
If Li Shen had been born earlier, he could have easily defended Luoyang with his eloquence alone. He could have easily defeated Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong.
"Alright, go and fetch the Crown Prince. Let's go see him together." Li Shimin stood up and stretched his limbs.
"Yes." Wang De hurriedly went to find the Crown Prince.
Li Shimin then put on a cloak and walked towards Li Shen's house.
Li Shen was unaware that his father had learned of his heroic act and was still encouraging the others.
"I know you all play football regularly, and you know who plays well and who plays poorly. When you go back, you can decide for yourselves to form a team of twenty players."
"I have only one request: the son of the general in Your Majesty's army must participate."
“But Your Highness, we don’t know whose father is participating.” Someone immediately asked.
"Why don't you ask around when you get back? You could find clues even under normal circumstances, right?"
If all else fails, I'll go and inquire with His Majesty.
Li Shen said irritably.
"Your Highness, aren't you just making us father and son kill each other? We'll be beaten to death when we get home!"
A discordant voice rose from the crowd.
Li Shen's gaze swept over, and his brows furrowed:
"Hey, Little Sanzi, don't forget, your family's money was almost robbed by Duke Lu, and it was I who helped you get it back."
But I can help you once, but I can't help you forever. Are you willing to be exploited and oppressed?
Besides, even if you don't play football, you guys still get beaten up all the time. Don't worry, based on my years of experience getting beaten up, you definitely won't die.
Li Shen made no attempt to hide the fact that he had also been beaten up, which he saw as a way to improve their relationship.
"Your Highness, our father really does smoke."
“My father isn’t fake either,” Li Shen said unhappily.