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

In the magnificent court, the atmosphere was heavy and solemn. Sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices, as if casting a mysterious veil over this turbulent moment.

From today on, the court is like a surging sea, with wave after wave of raging waves hitting everyone's heart.

"From now on, Mr. Qi is appointed as the Grand Tutor of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian's voice echoed loudly in the hall, like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart.

The position of Grand Master is like the brightest star among all the stars, so noble that it is astonishing.

This is the head of the three masters, and his status is higher than that of the three ministers. He is a symbol of power over the court and the country, and is truly second only to the emperor.

Looking back to the time when Zhangsun Wuji was at the peak of his power, he had never enjoyed such supreme honor. Now that Mr. Qi has received this honor, he is undoubtedly standing at the pinnacle of power and is admired by thousands of people.

"Qin Ruzhao was appointed the Grand General of the Longwu Army, given a sword and shoes to go to the palace, but he did not bow when he met the king."

As soon as this order was issued, it was like a flash of lightning that broke the silence of the court, and Qin Ruzhao instantly became the focus of everyone's attention.

The second-rank general, Longwu Jun, clad in ornate armor, exuded a majestic presence and a commanding presence. The special privileges bestowed upon him—the ability to enter the palace wearing a sword and shoes, and not to bow to the emperor—wrapped him like a sacred aura, demonstrating the emperor's immense regard for him and making him the envy of the other generals in the court.

"The North-South Pacification Office will be established from now on."

"Change the Qianniu Guard to Jinyi Guard, and abolish all the official positions of the Qianniu Guard."

"The Jinyiwei has established positions below the general flag. The general flag rank is from the second rank. They can execute first and report later. This is a special permission granted by the emperor. I give the Jinyiwei the right to act at their discretion."

"From now on, Zhang Xianhuai will serve as the general flag bearer."

This series of earth-shattering moves was like huge rocks thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves and leaving everyone present stunned.

The newly established Jinyiwei has power as great as a prehistoric beast, which is terrifying.

The second-rank general flag bearer was like the god of death who held the power of life and death, and the power in his hands was extremely heavy.

Not only are his subordinates numerous and powerful, but they also have two terrifying privileges granted by the emperor: to execute first and report later and to act at one's own convenience. It's like a sharp sword hanging over everyone's head, shining with cold light, ready to fall at any time, leaving everyone with an invisible pressure in their hearts.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

The person who was awarded the title had a face filled with excitement and joy, a kind of ecstasy of reaching great heights in one step.

They knelt and kowtowed, their voices filled with irrepressible excitement, as if they were in a dream.

Although the ministers below the stage who had not received any rewards had flames of jealousy burning in their hearts, the flames of hope gradually ignited and became fiery in their eyes as they looked at His Majesty.

His Majesty acts with courage and determination. Although he may be a little impulsive and direct, he is generous in giving out rewards. Those rewards are not vague promises, but tangible wealth and splendor, like dazzling treasures that attract everyone's heart.

"Now I will tell you what each of your departments will do next."

Li Chengqian's majestic voice sounded like thunder again, echoing in the hall, bringing everyone back to their senses instantly. The court was silent, and only the faint breathing of the crowd could be heard.

"Zhang Xianhuai!"

His Majesty shouted loudly, and his voice buzzed in the hall.

"The general is here!"

Zhang Xianhuai walked forward with a vigorous stride, like a cheetah, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands together, and looked respectful and resolute.

"You have two days to reorganize the Qianniu Guard into the Jinyi Guard. This is a matter of great importance and no mistakes can be made."

"You are also to count the land and property of the aristocratic landlords in Chang'an. Regardless of whether there are disputes or whether they are right or wrong, all property must be confiscated."

"If anyone is found guilty, they will be dragged directly to Caishikou and beheaded in public without any tedious interrogation, to uphold the law of the land."

"If there is no substantiated evidence, we will properly arrange resettlement housing for them in Chang'an City and ensure they have a place to stay."

"All confiscated property must be delivered to the Ministry of Revenue without missing a centimeter. The Ministry of Revenue will carefully count and verify it, register it, and then return it to the treasury."

Every word your Majesty says is as majestic as a military order and cannot be questioned.

"The last general takes command!"

After receiving the order, Zhang Xianhuai's eyes flashed with determination. He knew very well that this mission was as difficult as climbing to the sky, but this was the trust of His Majesty, and he would definitely do his best.

"Where is the Minister of Revenue?"

His Majesty's eyes were as sharp as torches as he scanned the ministers.

"Minister of Revenue Li Wei pays respect to His Majesty!"

A middle-aged man in official uniform walked out steadily. He was about forty years old, with a calm face and a firm gaze. Every step he took was steady and majestic.

"Did you hear everything I just said?"

Li Chengqian looked at him, his eyes full of majesty and expectation.

"Wei Chen takes orders!"

Li Wei spoke in a firm tone and loud voice. He was well aware of the heavy responsibility he shouldered. This was not only related to the court's financial revenue, but also to the stability and harmony of society, and he could not afford to be careless.

"Qin Ruzhao!"

Li Chengqian gave the order again, and his voice echoed in the hall.

"The general is here!"

Qin Ruzhao responded with a voice so loud that it shook the roof tiles.

"From now on, Chang'an City is under martial law. Only entry is permitted, no exit. You will lead the soldiers of the three battalions and Lord Longwu to patrol the city day and night. No suspicious individual must be spared. You must ensure the safety of Chang'an City, as if guarding an impenetrable fortress. No one is allowed to leave the city."

"The last general takes orders."

Qin Ruzhao clasped his fists and accepted the order. His expression was solemn. He knew that the safety of Chang'an City now depended on him. He would live up to the trust of His Majesty and protect this heart of the Tang Dynasty.

"Pei Xingjian!"

His Majesty looked at a minister with trust in his eyes.

"Chen is here!"

Pei Xingjian stepped out with an upright posture.

"You are now the Minister of Works. I have ordered the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds for the construction of a blue brick factory and a cement factory in Chang'an. Recruit those without a source of income and those who are not worthy to work there. Pay them the same as the craftsmen in Xianyang City and do not treat them unfairly. By the end of this year, I want to see the completion of the Great Tang Cement Road. That cement road will run through Chang'an City like a giant dragon, becoming a major innovation of our Great Tang. Next year, I want to see the walls of Chang'an impenetrable, like a wall of iron and steel, protecting the people of our Great Tang!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Pei Xingjian's eyes were determined. Although he knew that the task was extremely difficult, he was full of confidence. This was a great opportunity to make achievements for the Tang Dynasty. He was determined to make Chang'an City look brand new.

"Instruct the Ministry of Agriculture to quickly draft a charter to distribute the latest varieties of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn to the people of Chang'an at an appropriate time this year. All land and farmland in Chang'an, whether fertile or barren, must plant these three crops within three years."

Li Chengqian's eyes revealed his eager expectations for agricultural development, as if he had already seen the scene of a bountiful harvest in the fields in the future.

"It's your Majesty!"

The official from the Ministry of Agriculture accepted the order, as he was well aware of the importance of these three crops to the Tang Dynasty.

After Li Chengqian issued this series of orders, the old ministers could understand the previous arrangements. After all, they had been in officialdom for many years and were familiar with matters such as power changes, military deployments, and engineering construction.

But when they heard about unfamiliar things like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn, they all looked puzzled, with confusion in their eyes, and started whispering to each other.

As a highly respected official in the court, Fang Xuanling could no longer suppress his curiosity. He took a step forward and bowed.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you, what are potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn? How come we old folks have never heard of them?"

Li Chengqian sat on the dragon throne, looked at Fang Xuanling and smiled slightly. He had expected these old ministers to have such questions.

His gaze slowly searched among the court officials, finally landing on a young man. "It's normal that Prime Minister Fang doesn't know. The young man standing behind Prime Minister Fang, I remember your name is Chen Fusheng, right? Are you the most outstanding student in this batch of Xianyang Academy?"

"Your Majesty, I am Chen Fusheng." The young man walked out respectfully. He had an upright posture and an elegant temperament. He bowed deeply to Your Majesty, his expression showing confidence and humility, and his eyes sparkling with wisdom.

"Okay, then you will explain to the elders in the court what potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn are."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Chen Fusheng responded and turned to face the ministers.

Chen Fusheng bowed slightly, saluted the elders, cleared his throat, and began to explain, "Seniors, the so-called potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn are all miraculous crops meticulously developed by Your Majesty in Xianyang. These crops embody the painstaking efforts of Your Majesty and numerous scholars, and are the fruit of wisdom."

"The Ministry of Agriculture conducts in-depth and meticulous research and updates its varieties every year, just like protecting rare treasures. My colleagues from Xianyang here are well aware that in Xianyang, we have these at almost every meal."

"Take sweet potatoes, for example. They were a successful variety discovered last year. After large-scale planting and rigorous statistics, the average yield per mu reached 1,500 kilograms! This yield far exceeds that of all crops currently grown in the Tang Dynasty."

Fang Xuanling's eyes widened when he heard this, his face filled with shock. He subconsciously interrupted Chen Fusheng, "Young man, please allow me to interrupt you for a moment. You just mentioned this crop called sweet potato, and its average yield is 1,500 kilograms per mu?"

Chen Fusheng nodded solemnly. "Yes, Minister Fang, it's around 1,500 kilograms per mu. That's from last year. Thanks to the tireless efforts of scholars at the Ministry of Agriculture, this year's newly developed seedlings have been carefully cultivated and tested in experimental fields, and the estimated yield should reach just over 2,000 kilograms per mu. This increase in yield is the result of the hard work of countless people."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a thunderclap exploding in the court, and the entire court was shaken instantly.

Not to mention Fang Xuanling, all the old ministers in the court had red eyes, with expressions mixed with excitement, excitement and disbelief.

Li Jing couldn't contain his excitement. He took a step forward, his voice trembling with excitement. "My friend, this thing has such a high production volume. How is the storage condition? Does it spoil easily?"

Chen Fusheng smiled and shook his head: "General Li, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn are all treasures bestowed by God on the Tang Dynasty."

"They can be preserved for an extremely long time. Not only are they not easily spoiled, but they are also very resilient and have strong adaptability to the environment."

"They can thrive regardless of drought or flood."

After hearing this, Li Jing's chest heaved violently, as if he saw the future of the Tang Dynasty army.

If this stuff is used as military rations, it can ensure that every soldier is well fed. Then the army of the Tang Dynasty will be even more powerful and invincible. There will be no need to worry about the supply of food and grass. The Tang Dynasty will have nothing to fear from foreign enemies and will be powerful to all directions.

As soon as Li Jing finished speaking, Wei Zheng stepped forward impatiently, his eyes filled with anxiety and desire: "My friend, oh, no, sir, are you serious? One thousand five hundred catties per mu?"

Chen Fusheng nodded seriously again. "If you don't believe me, you can go to Xianyang and see for yourself, or just ask the students from Xianyang around you. It's absolutely true, absolutely not false! I guarantee it on my reputation."

After hearing Chen Fusheng's definite answer, Wei Zheng seemed to have lost his support and sat down on the ground.

Tears streamed down his face, his voice choked with sobs: "God bless our Tang Dynasty! Normally, a yield of one dan of wheat and millet is considered a bumper year! Now the yield of sweet potatoes alone is 1,500 jin, which is almost 15 dan of grain!

This is a treasure bestowed upon the Tang Dynasty by Heaven! Good days are coming for the people of the Tang Dynasty!

With these things, our Tang Dynasty will no longer be afraid of any natural disasters or man-made disasters!

People no longer have to suffer from hunger, and no longer have to watch their loved ones starve to death!"

Wei Zheng had completely lost his composure. This old minister, who had always been upright, calm and composed, was now sitting on the ground like a child, crying and laughing, ecstatic about the future of the Tang Dynasty. It was a sincere hope that the people could live a good life.

Fang Xuanling looked at Wei Zheng, and although he was also very excited, he tried hard to control his emotions. He was old and was afraid that something unexpected would happen if he got too excited.

He calmed himself down and said to Chen Fusheng, "Master Chen, since the sweet potato yield is already so high, what are the yields of corn and potatoes?"

This time, everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound. They pricked up their ears and stared at Chen Fusheng without blinking, as if he was about to reveal a secret concerning the life and death of the Tang Dynasty, and they were afraid that he would miss some important information.

"The yield per mu of potatoes and corn is not as high as that of sweet potatoes. The average yield per mu of corn is about 700 kilograms, and the yield per mu of potatoes is about 1,200 kilograms."

Chen Fusheng said.

"As for why we don't plant only sweet potatoes, it's because of the Academy of Sciences' regulations. People can't eat sweet potatoes all the time. Although sweet potatoes can solve the problem of hunger, if you only eat sweet potatoes for a long time, the body will lack some necessary nutrients, and then you will get sick."

"You can eat more potatoes, but you'll get tired of them if you keep eating them. So rotating the three crops is enough to keep people alive and healthy.

These new terms, such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Sciences, Nutrition, and Research, were somewhat unfamiliar and difficult to understand for these old ministers of the Zhenguan period, but they all knew clearly at this moment that these three kinds of grains were life-saving gifts from God to the people of the Tang Dynasty. They were the light of hope for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the foundation for the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty.