Great Tang: I Fooled My Way Onto the Throne

Overnight, he transmigrates into Li Mao, the eighteenth son of Li Longji. Before long, his own mother will frame the crown prince, then die of depression after succeeding. His father will seize his wife, Yang Yuhuan, for himself and spend his days reveling with her. Under the current emperor’s extravagant excesses, the Kaiyuan Golden Age is nothing but a castle in the air. Faced with this crumbling empire, what can Li Mao do? Answer: Kill Li Longji! But his father guards against his sons more strictly than thieves. He has no real power, no loyal faction, and no ability. How can he accomplish such a feat? Answer: By bluffing! With countless viewers watching, Li Mao declares, “I’m a prince. Send me money!” No one dares object, and everyone does their utmost to scrape together money to present to him. The entire court treats him as a wise ruler and acts as if Li Longji doesn’t exist. After all, how can “I, the emperor” be accused of lying?