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

Hearing Li Chengqian's words filled with joy and excitement, Mr. Qi was slightly stunned, as if he was shocked by this sudden and great news.

His lips trembled slightly involuntarily, and his originally calm face was filled with shock and suspicion.

With a hint of disbelief in his tone, he slowly asked, "Did it really work?"

There was a hint of complex emotions mixed with anticipation and fear in that voice.

Li Chengqian looked him straight in the eyes, his eyes revealing incomparable determination. He nodded heavily and said without hesitation: "Mr. Qi, it's a success!"

His voice was firm and powerful.

"I want you to help me!"

As he spoke, Li Chengqian quickly walked to the bookshelf beside him and carefully took out a map of Shaanxi Province.

The map looked quite old, the paper slightly yellowed and covered with dense marks of scribbles and corrections. Every correction and every annotation seemed to silently tell a story of the past.

That was a testimony to the heated debates that the three of them had when they sat together in an inn, discussing the future of the Tang Dynasty and formulating national policies that would lead the Tang Dynasty to glory.

At that time, they were full of ambition and spoke freely, and all kinds of novel ideas and grand plans emerged like a spring.

All these beautiful visions encountered many obstacles at the key link of the steam engine, as if they were stuck by an invisible big hand.

The subsequent colorful ideas that were as imaginative as wild imaginations could only be put aside helplessly and lost the opportunity to be put into practice.

Looking back, the reason why we discussed the steam engine in depth was because Mr. Qi and Fatty Lin followed their usual way of thinking and relied on their own knowledge and experience.

It was believed that the series of reform measures planned at that time were enough to achieve a great achievement that would last forever.

In their view, as long as the new policies can be successfully implemented, the Tang Dynasty can move forward steadily along this path.

If we continue to develop steadily, in time, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty will surely rise to an astonishing and terrifying height.

After all, their cognition is largely limited by the historical era in which they live, and it is difficult for them to break through the invisible shackles of thought.

Li Chengqian was completely different.

He clearly knows what path a country should take to develop in order to truly become prosperous.

His confident look and expression full of faith deeply touched Mr. Qi and Fatty Lin.

Even though they had never seen a steam engine in person, they were still immersed in endless imagination about the future development of the Tang Dynasty after having the steam engine, following Li Chengqian's vivid description.

After all, for them, planning to implement the new policy is already a great achievement.

Mr. Qi had always regarded these ideas as unrealistic fantasies and never really hoped that they could become reality.

However, when Li Chengqian's words, "I really succeeded," hit him like a hammer, a wave of indescribable emotions welled up deep within Mr. Qi. He felt his nose sore and his eyes gradually moistened.

"Grandmaster Qi, look, next I want you to coordinate with the Ministry of Revenue and Li Wei to build a factory on the vacant land along the official road from Chang'an to Xianyang."

Li Chengqian's voice pulled Mr. Qi out of his thoughts. His eyes gleamed with a fiery light, as if he had already seen the bustling construction scene in the future.

"Next winter, everyone should be able to afford cotton-padded clothes."

His tone was full of determination, a solemn commitment to improving people's lives.

"Then, we will apply steam engines to agriculture at the fastest speed to improve production efficiency."

"Our goal from now on is not only to ensure that the people have enough food, but also to keep them warm."

"Next year, let's let people in the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins grow cotton."

"The Ministry of Revenue is responsible for coordinating the seeds. No matter how much cotton they grow, the court will take it."

"Give the Ministry of Industry more money, let the stingy fat guy give me more money, so that I can mass-produce and improve the technology!"

As Li Chengqian spoke, he gestured on the map, his focused expression painting a grand blueprint.

Li Chengqian was speaking with great interest. When he raised his head inadvertently, he found Mr. Qi standing there silently, wiping his tears with his sleeves.

He was slightly startled, then gently patted Mr. Qi on the shoulder and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Mr. Qi, are you crying?"

In Li Chengqian's memory, Mr. Qi has always been the image of a wise man who is as calm as a mountain and unperturbed. No matter what difficulties and challenges he faces, he can remain calm and respond calmly.

This was the first time he had seen Mr. Qi with such a huge mood swing.

Mr. Qi slowly raised his head, and his red eyes looked at Li Chengqian affectionately.

"Your Majesty, you are the most remarkable person I have ever met. The people of the world are saved!"

His voice trembled slightly, but was full of sincere emotion.

When Li Chengqian heard what Mr. Qi said, he paused slightly and a humble smile appeared on his face.

"I am just standing on the shoulders of my predecessors. I can't be considered the most remarkable person."

There was a hint of reminiscence and nostalgia in his eyes.

"The most remarkable person I know has some similarities with you, Lao Qi."

"Is there anyone more powerful than Your Majesty?"

Mr. Qi asked with some confusion. He really couldn't imagine who in this world could be so highly respected by Li Chengqian.

"Of course, I have a teacher too."

Li Chengqian said with a smile, a hint of mystery in that smile.

"Everything I do now is just to carry on his legacy."

"Then your Majesty, what do your teacher and I have in common?"

Mr. Qi asked curiously, his eyes full of doubts.

Li Chengqian smiled mysteriously, keeping the question a secret. "Didn't I tell you already? Like you, you're a teacher, and he's a teacher too. However, he's not just my teacher, he's the teacher of everyone in the world."

Hearing what Li Chengqian said, Mr. Qi became even more confused and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Why have I never heard of this person?"

Li Chengqian looked at Mr. Qi with a half-smile, his eyes revealing a hint of deep meaning.

"You will meet my teacher in the future. If you do, please say hello to him as your student."

"But Your Majesty, your teacher has already..."

Mr. Qi was interrupted by Li Chengqian's affirmative tone before he could continue speaking.

"You'll see. Don't forget Lao Qi."

"Don't be on guard against me, Old Qi. I have no friends. It's so difficult to be alone."

"Sometimes, I have no choice. For the sake of the people of this world, there is nothing I cannot die for."

"Even I can die."

"Remember what I said today, we will be king and subject soon."

"This is not an order from the Emperor, but a request from a friend."

Mr. Qi looked up at Li Chengqian's face.

Although Li Chengqian had no expression on his face.

But Mr. Qi could still feel the expectation in his heart.

Mr. Qi sighed helplessly.

"Got it, Gao Ming."

"Hahahahahaha..."

I heard the familiar call of Mr. Qi again.

Li Chengqian couldn't help but laugh.

do not know why.

As I laughed, tears began to roll down my eyes.

Maybe I was too happy.