Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

During the New Year's Day celebration, the lights are bright and all officials in Chang'an City, regardless of their rank, can enter the Daming Palace to attend the banquet.

As night falls, dazzling fireworks roar into the sky and explode with a loud bang.

Colorful flames intertwined in the air.

Citizens stood on the streets, looking up, their eyes closely following the spectacular fireworks rising from the direction of the imperial palace.

Exclamations and cheers were heard one after another.

Li Chengqian stood tall and straight outside the Daming Palace with a serene expression.

Silently immerse yourself in this magnificent fireworks feast with the crowd.

The fireworks feast lasted for half an hour before the first round of fireworks in front of the Daming Palace gradually burned out, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

One after another, sky lanterns rose slowly outside the imperial palace, like stars floating in the night sky of Chang'an City.

Carrying the simple and beautiful wishes of countless people, it sways and flies higher and higher, and finally becomes a spectacular sea of ​​lights.

Li Chengqian looked up at the sky full of bright lights, his thoughts flying and a myriad of emotions welling up in his heart.

Following Zhang Ananda’s clear and long voice, “Enter the banquet.”

Officials of all ranks in Chang'an City entered the Daming Palace in groups of two or three, with neat and solemn steps.

According to the order of official rank, they slowly sat down in their respective seats.

This year's New Year's Day ceremony was different from previous years. The many changes made envoys from various countries look at each other in surprise.

In previous years, everyone sat on the floor on cushions, but this year they were all replaced with exquisite small tables and chairs.

Such changes demonstrate the increasingly rich etiquette style of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chengqian's eyes slowly swept over the civil and military officials and envoys from various countries who were seated below.

I saw that everyone's eyes were focused on me.

Li Chengqian looked calm. He raised his hand slightly, picked up the exquisite wine glass, and looked at the people below with a deep gaze.

"My dear ministers!"

"Today is the first day of the year."

"I, with awe in my heart, look forward to the future of the Tang Dynasty."

"Last year, the Tang Dynasty experienced both storms and the emergence of neon."

“Storms and winds are like minor flaws in people’s livelihoods and occasional ailments in the administration of officials.”

“Where neon lights shine, the granaries are fuller and the culture and governance are more prosperous.”

"However, I and all the officials are united in purpose and have not dared to slack off in the slightest. Ultimately, the Tang Dynasty will sail smoothly through the storm."

"Looking at the envoys from various countries gathered here, it is truly a grand sight."

"The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty was not limited to the region, but also influenced all nations."

"I wish to expand the greatness of the Tang Dynasty, extend benevolent governance to all corners of the world, exchange resources with other nations, and jointly forge a prosperous and glorious era."

"If there are any disputes, I will resolve them with justice and wisdom."

"I hope that in the coming year of the Tang Dynasty, the fields will be fertile, the people will be happy and harmonious, the scholars will be well-educated, and the wars will cease."

"May our Tang Dynasty, through its culture, pass down its teachings for generations to come, and through its military force, maintain peace in all directions."

"Gentlemen, join me on this glorious journey, and let the name of the Tang Dynasty be recorded in history forever!"

"Please, everyone, drink this cup to the full!" After saying that, Li Chengqian raised his head and drank the Xiaobaigan in the cup in one gulp. As the wine entered his throat, the spicy taste slowly flowed down his throat.

Seeing this, the people in the audience followed Li Chengqian's example, raised their glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.

Li Shimin sat upright on one side, his eyes fixed on Li Chengqian on the stage, his face full of pride.

He is indeed my son! He looks so majestic and powerful!

As soon as a glass of Xiaobaigan went down his throat, a series of "shashasha" exhalations came from the audience, one after another.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, and sneered slightly: "It seems that none of you can handle the alcohol!"

As soon as Li Chengqian said this, the generals could no longer hold back and started to make a fuss and shout.

Cheng Yaojin was the first to jump out, shouting at the top of his voice, "Your Majesty! How could I, Old Cheng, not be able to handle the alcohol?"

"I, Old Cheng, can drink a lot. Not to mention this small cup, even drinking three pots in one breath is no problem!"

The other generals were not to be outdone and all boasted about their drinking capacity. For a moment, the banquet hall was filled with noise. Who was the real one and who was the fake one?

Who is stronger and who is weaker will probably only be revealed after the ceremony, when we see who can stand proudly and walk out steadily.

"Okay, I know how much you can drink."

Li Chengqian raised his hand and pressed it lightly, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Then, let's have the banquet!"

At Li Chengqian's order to start the banquet, graceful maids moved lightly, holding exquisite dishes in their hands, and shuttled between the tables, gently placing each dish on the small table in front of the ministers.

At the banquet, the sound of stringed instruments was heard.

The musicians plucked the strings of the zither with their fingers and played the bamboo pipes.

The dancers came gracefully in gorgeous costumes, dancing lightly with their graceful bodies and their clothes fluttering in the wind, interpreting the prosperity and splendor of the Tang Dynasty.

Envoys from various countries were deeply shocked by the splendor of the Tang Dynasty when they saw this scene.

As they savored the exquisite dishes on the table, the delicious flavor spread on their tongues, making their taste buds cheer.

They whispered to each other and praised the strength and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty in low voices, their eyes full of surprise and admiration.

Li Chengqian sat upright on a high seat, slowly surveying everyone at the table, his heart filled with lofty sentiments.

Seeing that everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the maids quietly took away the plates.

Japanese ambassador Matsushita Arita keenly captured this moment of break during the banquet. He straightened his clothes, looked solemn, and walked quickly to the center of the banquet.

"The Japanese envoy Matsushita Arita pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

Matsushita Arita knelt on his knees, leaned forward, and hit his forehead heavily on the ground, making a crisp sound.

When Li Chengqian saw that the Japanese envoy finally stood up, his face remained calm.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Matsushita Arita with a hint of doubt: "What do you want to tell me, the Japanese envoy?"

Seeing Li Chengqian's expression, which seemed to have forgotten about the matter, Matsushita Arita felt anxious.

He quickly said, "Your Majesty, I have come here in the hope that Your Majesty can change the name of our country, Wa."

Li Chengqian stared at Matsushita Arita and said slowly, "The name Wakoku was given by Emperor Wu of Han."

"However, a country's name carries the foundation of a nation. How can it be easily changed?"

"The Tang Dynasty also adheres to ancient systems and the righteous ways of heaven and earth. The name has been established, and it has its own profound meaning that cannot be questioned."

"As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I shoulder the heavy responsibility of upholding justice and must do my utmost to maintain the order and traditions of the world."

"Let's forget about this matter. Don't mention it again."

Li Chengqian's words reached Matsushita Arita's ears, making him feel quite aggrieved.

This statement clearly implies that the Wa people are short in stature, and there is nothing wrong with Emperor Wu of Han calling them "Wakoku".

But Matsushita Arita knew that he was powerless. After all, this was not the first or second time they had been rejected.

This is the fourth time they have hit a wall. Japan considers itself the land of the rising sun, shining brightly, but it is so difficult to change its name.

Emperor Wen of Sui refused, Emperor Yang of Sui refused, and Emperor Taizong of Tang also refused. They thought that with the new emperor ascending the throne, there might be a chance, but they didn't expect to be rejected again.

It seems that we have no choice but to continue waiting, as long as Japan perseveres.

In this vast land of China, there will always be an emperor who will be moved by their sincerity and change the name.

When the envoys from other surrounding countries heard about this, they all looked at him with contempt.

In their eyes, the Japanese are short, with ugly faces and rat-like eyes. How can they be good people with such appearance?

Matsushita Arita, however, did not care about the opinions of envoys from various countries. In his heart, only the opinion of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was of paramount importance.

At this moment, he failed to change the name, and immediately thought of the incident of the envoy team having their legs broken. In fact, he was too lazy to pursue the matter of not being able to change the name to Matsushita Arita.

But this incident may deepen the Emperor's impression of Japan.

Besides, this matter was something that His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty personally promised to deal with. His Majesty could forget it, but he could not!

What if this is investigated later?