In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

Li Yi was shocked. Who were these people he had encountered? So many soldiers under their command.

The next second, he became extremely determined.

"Wow!"

He knew that he couldn't kill even one on his own, because he had already tried and almost died.

Li Yuanchang nodded: "If you can complete the mission and come back alive, I will not only help you get revenge, but also give you an incredible stroke of luck!"

What an incredible stroke of luck!

Li Yi was slightly surprised. At this moment, he couldn't imagine what kind of good fortune it was, but he had a feeling that this benefactor, who was even younger than him, was not exaggerating.

He didn't ask any further questions, simply saying, "I can leave right now!"

"No rush, they'll be busy for half a day. You should take this time to rest and replenish your energy," Li Yuanchang said.

Li Yi said in a deep voice, "Okay!"

"By the way, I haven't dared to ask my benefactor's name yet?"

"You'll find out when you get back," Li Yuanchang grinned.

Li Yi clasped his hands in agreement once more.

Afterwards, under the protection of the Prince of Han's residence, Li Yi rested for a whole day, ate a lot of meat, and was fully recovered.

At that moment, the rain stopped and it got dark.

The muddy mountain road was very difficult to walk on and extremely slippery.

Li Yuanchang had inspected the site and planned to postpone the operation by two days, since even walking was difficult in such a situation, let alone using himself to lure the tiger.

But Li Yi refused and insisted on going.

He said he had been working in the mountains since he was a child, and it was common for him to go into the mountains to collect herbs on rainy days. He could adapt to even the worst roads, and as long as there was enough bait, he could lure the tiger over.

Li Yuanchang thought about it and agreed. He also provided him with some weapons and bows and arrows, and gave him brand new boots with grooves cut into them to prevent slipping and make climbing trees much easier.

After doing all this, Li Yi prepared to set off.

"Be careful. Take these dozen or so rabbits and pheasants with you. If there's no hope, don't try to lure the tiger. If it doesn't work the first time, we can try again."

"yes!"

"Take these dry rations and water too." Li Yuanchang had given them everything he could possibly need for protection.

Li Yi accepted the gift and gave Li Yuanchang a deep bow.

"Thank you so much, my benefactor!"

"Li Yi will definitely do his best."

"If I unfortunately perish in the tiger's mouth, I can only repay my benefactor's kindness in the next life!" He didn't say much, but he was very sincere.

Li Yuanchang smiled and said, "Get up. Stop talking about dying. I believe you."

"Just be careful. With your skills, you should be able to succeed."

Luring a tiger doesn't mean shouting at it. If you do that, everyone will be eaten alive and there's no way to escape.

However, if it's done by attracting animals along a route using their blood, the chances are still quite high.

After all, so many tigers, having failed to gain any advantage at Luomayi last time, are probably all hungry after such a long time.

Moreover, Li Yi is no ordinary person. His thin body conceals a tremendous will and explosive power. To do this, there is probably no one more suitable than him in the entire Han Prince's Mansion.

Li Yi nodded emphatically and kowtowed to Li Yuanchang again, as if bidding farewell.

Then he resolutely turned around and disappeared into the darkness. He was covered with a large number of wild rabbits and pheasants, and had a dagger and a bow and arrows at his waist.

"Your Highness, can he really do it?" someone couldn't help but wonder.

"Never underestimate a man's determination for revenge; I believe in him."

"If he can pass this trial, he will have shed his former glory, and I will give him an important position," Li Yuanchang said, watching him leave with his hands behind his back.

Upon hearing this, the guards all showed expressions of envy.

If His Highness says he'll be given an important position, then he'll definitely be incredibly wealthy and powerful. This kid is destined for greatness.

But they were not jealous at all, and no one dared to steal it, because this was something no human could do. Even if there were prey to lure them in, they would be trespassing into the tiger's den, luring the tiger into a cage, and if they were not careful, they would be eaten until only bones remained!

Regardless of whether it can be accomplished or not, the sheer audacity of it is astounding.

Even with immense wealth and status, it's all thanks to Li Yi's abilities.

Subsequently, under Li Yuanchang's personal arrangement, more than two hundred people went to their designated locations to lie in wait.

This dark depression appears normal at first glance, but deep inside are traps that are difficult for even humans to spot with the naked eye, let alone wild animals.

Some of the large trees also concealed at least fifty archers, who could strike from high to low.

In addition to these, Li Yuanchang also had the remaining two hundred men ambushed on the outer perimeter, forming a pocket formation.

He knew very well that if too many tigers came, it was impossible for all of them to fall into the trap; there would always be some that escaped. And those that escaped would need to be fought and hunted.

The reason why humans have been able to occupy the top of the food chain throughout history has never been because of physical strength, but because of brainpower.

The situation has been set up; now we're just waiting for Li Yi's "right opportunity."

This is a long wait, and also a carefully planned contest between hunter and prey.

Time ticked by, and as the first half of the night turned into the second half, Li Yuanchang lay motionless on the damp tree canopy.

A snake flicked its tongue and silently approached him.

But the snake had barely flicked its tongue when Yuan Tong nailed it to the ground with a single, swift stroke, as easily as taking a sip of water.

Compared to the tiger and the bear we encountered a few days ago, this is nothing at all.

In fact, besides the trial for Li Yi, the four hundred new recruits of the Han Prince's Mansion are also completing their own trials. This kind of wilderness survival and fighting against large primitive beasts is no less challenging than going to the battlefield.

"Judging by the time, he should have arrived by now," Li Yuanchang suddenly muttered.

"Your Highness, what if Li Yi only attracted a few tigers? We've set up such a big trap." A guard frowned.

"Kill as many as they come! Not a single one of those tigers can be left alive in that den!" Li Yuanchang was determined. No matter how many times he tried, he was determined to eliminate the tiger threat.

"Your Highness, you are of noble birth and the Prince of Han. We do not understand why you insist on doing these things yourself, especially since they are just wild beasts, not bandits."

"It's too dangerous. The brothers below all hope that you will return to Liangzhou."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang laughed and said, "You don't understand."

"Tigers not only prey on people, but also affect the long-term stability of Liangzhou, which is a prerequisite for Liangzhou's economic take-off."

"A safe environment is the key for businesses to settle down and thrive."

"Soon, war will break out, and Liangzhou's opportunity will come. I must take the lead in resolving all these troubles."

Upon hearing this, the guards who were also perched in the tree looked completely bewildered, as if they were hearing something incomprehensible.

What is economic take-off?

Warfare? In times of peace, where would war come from?

But they didn't ask any further questions.

Li Yuanchang didn't finish his sentence. Too many people in Liangzhou were not convinced by him, and too many people in Chang'an wanted him dead. How could he not accumulate prestige and authority as much as possible?

Li Shimin survived because of the connections and prestige he built up. Otherwise, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, countless people would have rebelled against him.