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

In the solemn and dignified square in front of the Daming Palace, Li Chengqian stood proudly in the center.

The twelve-tasseled crown trembled slightly in the cold wind, and the tassels collided with each other, making a crisp and rhythmic sound, proclaiming the great majesty of the Tang Dynasty to heaven and earth.

Li Chengqian raised his chin slightly, his eyes full of majesty, looking down at the group of envoys from various countries dressed in strange costumes below the stage.

The envoys all bent their knees, leaned forward, clasped their hands together, and saluted him very respectfully. Without Li Chengqian's clear permission, they kept their heads down and did not dare to make any rash moves.

When Li Chengqian saw this scene, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and a confident smile slowly emerged.

This is the grand scene of all nations coming to pay tribute, and it should be like this!

Li Shimin held the young Li Jingyou in his arms, while Su Zhi stood beside him with a dignified demeanor.

According to the traditional rules of court etiquette, the prince should be held by the queen to attend such an important occasion, but Li Shimin doted on his grandson Li Jingyou so much that he insisted on holding him in his arms himself.

Seeing his father's firm attitude, Li Chengqian nodded in agreement on such a small matter.

Li Shimin's eyes slowly swept across the huge crowd below the stage, and he was shocked. The number of these envoys who came to pay homage was exactly twice as many as when he was in power.

He frowned, unable to figure out why so many countries sent envoys to pay tribute.

But when his gaze fell on the huge crowd again, the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose slightly, and he could hardly suppress the pride in his heart.

After all, he is now the emperor, and His Majesty the Tang Dynasty is his son. He knows the value of everything!

"Stand up." Li Chengqian's majestic voice echoed slowly in the empty square.

On the jade steps, the eunuch in charge of delivering the imperial eunuch raised his voice with all his might, shouting, "Your Majesty has given the order. Stand up!"

Immediately afterwards, the Tang Dynasty soldiers lined up on both sides shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.

The shouts of "Your Majesty's order, stand up!" echoed continuously in every corner of the Daming Palace.

This ensures that His Majesty's oral instructions can be clearly heard by everyone present.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The envoys from various countries and the people below shouted in unison to express their gratitude.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, his expression solemn.

"Let's have a party!"

After saying this, he turned around gracefully and led Li Shimin and Su Zhi steadily towards Hanyuan Hall.

There was no need for much verbal communication outside. Besides, Li Jingyou was still young and it was not suitable for him to stay in this cold air for a long time. It would be better to go into the hall and start the banquet as soon as possible.

The civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty followed Li Chengqian's departing back closely, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

They quickly and orderly straightened their clothes and followed closely behind with steady steps.

The old ministers of the Zhenguan period and the ministers of the Qianwu period naturally divided into two columns and entered the Hanyuan Hall in an orderly manner.

After all the Tang Dynasty officials had safely entered, the more than one thousand envoys representing different countries slowly moved their feet, with awe in their expressions, and paced inside.

The rest of the envoys were divided into several columns in an orderly manner according to their status, and headed towards the various side halls of the Daming Palace to receive banquets of different standards and treatments.

In each side hall, there is a calm and steady Minister of Rites who is responsible for the overall coordination and arrangements to ensure that the banquet can proceed smoothly without any mistakes.

As they stepped into the Hanyuan Hall, the envoys who were visiting for the first time were all shocked by its grandeur.

Even those who have been here before are still shocked every time they come.

It has to be said that the Hanyuan Hall is indeed the most magnificent palace building in the Daming Palace.

There is a very long distance from the heavy palace entrance to the lofty dragon throne.

The ground is paved with white marble, and the pillars on both sides are carved with dragons and phoenixes, which are lifelike. Every detail shows the majesty of the Tang Dynasty.

Only a palace of this scale could accommodate so many guests dining together.

Looking up, there were three seats arranged in an orderly manner on the top platform, and an exquisite table was placed in front of each seat.

On the table, nine cold dishes were neatly arranged. The dishes were brightly colored and the presentation was exquisite and sophisticated.

The young eunuchs held wine jugs and waited respectfully by the side.

Li Chengqian's eyes fell on the dragon throne in the middle. He turned to look at Li Shimin, a sincere smile on his face, and said softly, "Father, please take the first seat."

Li Shimin shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing an open mind. He slowly said, "Cheng Qian, I can just sit to the side. You have always disliked those red tapes, so why bother with this?"

"I am now the Supreme Emperor. The country and people of the Tang Dynasty have been handed over to you. You are the current Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, ruling over this vast land."

"They came to pay homage today, but it's not me they are honoring. I have already received many congratulations during my reign."

"The one they now admire and worship is you, Cheng Qian, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

After saying this, Li Shimin held Li Jingyou in his arms and calmly sat down on a side seat.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian no longer insisted. His eyes met Su Zhi's, and they understood each other. Then he slowly sat down with her.

The old ministers in the audience couldn't help but look shocked when they saw this scene.

In the past, when the retired emperor Li Shimin was still His Majesty, whenever there were such important court celebration banquets, it was the retired emperor Li Yuan who sat firmly on the first seat. This was in accordance with the traditional etiquette that filial piety is the most important virtue.

But now, they never expected that the emperor would be so doting on Your Majesty and completely disregard the previous etiquette norms.

However, in such a solemn occasion, no one dared to stand up and openly point out that this matter was against etiquette. Even in private, no one dared to comment on it.

After all, if anyone is ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth and submits such a memorial, he will probably be scolded to death by the big gang in the court the next day.

His Majesty is no longer the emperor emeritus. His position is as solid as a rock and cannot be challenged.