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

After leaving the court, the faces of the old ministers were all filled with irrepressible joy. That joy was like the flowers blooming in spring, blooming on their faces that were full of traces of time.

They gathered around Mr. Qi and pulled his sleeves tightly, looking so anxious as if they were afraid that Mr. Qi would suddenly disappear.

They called him "Grand Master Qi" one after another, asking about the subsidy-related matters, their eyes full of expectation and curiosity.

Even those military generals who were usually careless and only knew how to wield swords and guns were not immune at this moment.

They racked their brains to find the last bit of ink from their stomachs, their faces flushed, they searched for all the words of praise in their minds, and flattered Mr. Qi, just to get more information from him.

Mr. Qi, on the other hand, was all smiles, and he patiently explained the subsidy issue in detail to the ministers who came to ask questions.

His voice was gentle and patient, and every word he said was like the warm sunshine in winter, warming the hearts of the ministers.

Fang Xuanling was also very excited. Curiosity was burning in his heart like a flame, and he couldn't wait to come forward and ask about the details.

But when he thought that His Majesty was still at home, he felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over his head. He could only suppress his inner curiosity and walked home with heavy steps.

As he walked, he saw people like Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, and Yuchi Jingde all surrounding Mr. Qi like fish in water, and he couldn't help but groan in his heart.

After returning home, Fang Xuanling first looked around cautiously, his eyes scanning the surroundings sharply to see if his wife was at home.

After confirming that his wife had gone to the market, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, tiptoed to the kitchen, and quietly told the servants to prepare some food.

When the food was ready, he sneaked into the side room with the food box in his arms.

"Your Majesty, I am late. Please eat something!"

Fang Xuanling spoke softly as he quickly closed the door of the side room, his movements as fast as lightning, and then handed the food box in his hand to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin had not eaten for a day and was already starving. He was counting on Fang Xuanling for lunch.

As soon as he took the food box, he couldn't wait to open it, not even bothering to taste the food. He gobbled it up like a hungry wolf, and his eating posture completely lost its former dignity.

Seeing His Majesty like this, Fang Xuanling felt very sorry and his eyes were slightly filled with tears.

"I am guilty and have caused suffering to Your Majesty!"

His voice was filled with remorse and guilt.

Li Shimin ate the corn in the lunch box and waved his hand nonchalantly.

"What are you talking about, Lord Fang? I, Li Shimin, have endured all kinds of hardships during my military campaigns. What does this even compare to? Compared to ordinary people, I'm already living a very good life!"

There was a sense of heroism in his tone, as if all the hardships were just passing clouds in his eyes.

"How do you feel about attending court today? My rebellious son is probably going to cause some trouble again. For my sake, I hope Lord Fang will bear with him."

There was a hint of pleading in Li Shimin's tone.

Fang Xuanling seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

"Your Majesty, there are many things to do at court this morning. I'm afraid I'll be tied up in official duties for a while and won't be able to visit you at any time."

He paused, a hint of apology in his eyes.

"Now that Divine Doctor Sun is traveling the world, I have saved some money over the years, and I am handing it all over to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, you can stay at the residences of Yuchi Gong, Li Ji, or Cheng Zhijie for a while. They are all military commanders, and they don't have as much to do as I do. I am guilty of not being able to take good care of Your Majesty!"

Hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Li Shimin felt very curious and a look of doubt appeared in his eyes.

"Lord Fang, please go and take care of your official duties. I don't mind. Chang'an is open to any place. Lord Fang, please tell me what happened at the court this morning. I'll see what all the official duties were. A new emperor appoints new ministers. I'll also like to see Cheng Qian's methods."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang Xuanling bowed slightly and began to tell the story...

After Fang Xuanling told Li Shimin everything that happened today from beginning to end, Li Shimin fell into deep thought.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes were deep, and his mind was constantly thinking about his son's actions.

His son was able to fill the vacancies of Chang'an officials accurately and quickly within one day, like a magical chess player. This was indeed his ability.

But Li Shimin was still a little worried, as he didn't know the abilities of these newly appointed officials.

But what frightened Li Shimin was the rules his son changed. It was like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, causing huge waves.

This approach of speaking the truth reminded him of Emperor Yang of Sui in the previous dynasty. Similar scenes kept appearing in his mind, making him worried.

But on closer thought, something seemed different. His son seemed to be very rich, with a wealth that seemed endless, even the national treasury could not compare to it.

It is precisely because of this that the son speaks with full confidence, and perhaps those seemingly absurd policies can actually be implemented.

Li Shimin thought that many of the policies coincided with his own ideas, such as road construction.

He had the idea of ​​building roads a long time ago. Roads are like the blood vessels of a country. Only when they are unobstructed can the Tang Dynasty prosper.

But unfortunately, the money in the national treasury had to be used for more important things, so the road construction had to be postponed again and again.

Seeing Li Shimin's silence, Fang Xuanling interrupted and said, "Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince is a great leader."

There was a firm belief in his eyes.

Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and smiled, with a hint of ridicule in his smile.

"Why, Lord Fang? My son has improved the salaries of officials. Does that make him a great ruler?"

He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Fang Xuanling shook his head seriously.

"No, the scourge of aristocratic families has always been considered a stubborn disease by emperors of all dynasties. It is incurable, like a cancer in the bone, corroding the very foundations of the dynasty."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has such ambition and the means. If he can eradicate the scourge of the aristocratic family, history will record the Crown Prince's achievements."

"The chaos hasn't started yet, so don't worry. If chaos does start, we'll see what His Royal Highness will do."

"If it is resolved with lightning speed, the scourge of the aristocratic families might actually be resolved during the Crown Prince's reign. The official vacancies can be filled. If the new officials are truly capable and do not come from aristocratic families, then the court will not be paralyzed, and the aristocratic families will not be so troublesome."

When Li Shimin heard Fang Xuanling's words, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, as if he saw the glorious future of the Tang Dynasty.

"If the trouble with the aristocratic family is truly resolved, then it won't matter if there are some disturbances."

"Cheng Qian is right. The emperor is not elected by officials."

"The one with the strongest army and the most powerful horses is the emperor."

I agree with Cheng Qian's point of view.

"As long as the court isn't paralyzed, some disturbances are to be expected."

"If the noble families dare to cause trouble, then at worst I will just serve as General Tiance of Cheng Qian for once."

"Xuanling, call them over tonight to discuss matters."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang Xuanling took the order and left...

Daming Palace.

It is solemn and dignified here, yet there is a hint of sadness.

Li Shimin's coffin was placed quietly here, as if time had stopped at this moment.

Li Chengqian dismissed all the eunuchs and palace maids around him, and he was the only one left in the huge palace.

He slowly moved a chair, which made a slight friction sound, which was particularly clear in the silent hall.

He sat silently in the hall, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Father, long time no see."

Li Chengqian's words echoed in the empty hall, his voice trembling slightly, as if traveling through time and space, carrying his deep longing for his father.

He couldn't help but feel a little sad, and that sadness came like a tide, drowning his heart.

In any case, the person lying in the coffin is his biological father in this life, the one who was once an incomparably tall and god-like existence in his heart.

"Father, Cheng Qian has become the emperor. He didn't kill Qing Que and Zhang Sun Wuji. Isn't that enough to give you face?"

A bitter smile appeared on Li Chengqian's lips, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

"Maybe it's the butterfly effect from my time traveling here. You died so early in this life. Eight years earlier than in history. I know you didn't do it on purpose. You simply doted on Qingque and didn't have any other intentions."

His voice was low, as if he was telling his father a secret.

"Qingque isn't inherently bad, but is easily deceived. Father, you don't know that in the last life, when Li Chengqian rebelled, you didn't kill him, but demoted him to a commoner. That's why I, as the eldest brother, didn't kill Qingque either."

"Zhangsun Wuji is your best friend, and I want him to enjoy his old age."

"It's really hard to imagine that my father is Li Shimin."

Tears welled up in Li Chengqian's eyes as memories flooded back like a tide. All the little things his father and mother had done for him when he was a child flashed in his mind like bright stars.

"Your son will take care of your affairs after your death, but everything will be kept simple, without any extravagance or waste. The country needs development now, and I hope you can understand."

"Your son has also prepared a posthumous title for you."

"Same as before."

"arts."

"Temple name: Emperor Taizong of Tang."

"Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin."

"I think the civil emperor is not as powerful as the military emperor, but who says civil emperors are better than military emperors? This is all I can do."

Li Chengqian's words were choked with sobs. He held back his tears and tried to keep his voice steady.

After saying that, Li Chengqian slowly stood up, turned around and left.

His footsteps were heavy, and every step seemed to be stepping on his heart.

When he reached the gate of Daming Palace, Li Chengqian stopped. He raised his head slightly and looked towards the sky, his eyes full of determination.

"I will be far superior to all the emperors of the past!"

After saying this, he straightened his back and left the Daming Palace with a heart full of ambition.