Li Zhong opens a little shop and somehow runs into Li Shimin, traveling incognito?
What, why has this wealthy merchant dumped another cartload of goods on me?
Li Shimin: “The erguotou bestowed by an immortal really packs a punch!”
Li Shimin: “Mr. Li Zhong, have you taught before? Please teach my foolish son!”
How come all your sons are so hopeless at every subject? At least they’re passable at Chinese!
Not a chance! You’ll have to pay extra!
From elementary-school tutoring all the way through high school, he rescues the stragglers who slipped through the cracks of nine-year compulsory education.
In class, even Li Shimin and his ministers listen, utterly captivated.
Meanwhile, the Tang dynasty’s destined borders somehow expand once again.
Li Shimin: “Mr. Li Zhong, this is the prosperous age you wished for!”