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

After properly arranging the affairs of the Tang Dynasty for the next seven days, Li Chengqian felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

The long hours of government affairs processing, like fine spider silk, drained away his energy bit by bit.

"If you have something to say, please speak up. If not, that's all for today. Please dismiss the court."

Li Chengqian's voice, with a hint of fatigue, spread slowly in the court.

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xuanling took a step forward. He was dressed in court robes, his expression solemn, and every step seemed to carry a certain mission.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report!"

Fang Xuanling's voice was steady and powerful.

Li Chengqian was a little surprised and looked at Fang Xuanling.

In the past, when there were important matters, Fang Xuanling would communicate with him privately. After all, there were many people in the court and some confidential matters should not be discussed in public.

Moreover, all the government affairs that needed to be handled today had been completed, and he really couldn't think of anything else that needed to be raised in this court.

However, Li Chengqian still said gently, "If Prime Minister Fang has anything important to report, just speak frankly."

"His Majesty!"

Fang Xuanling bowed slightly and spoke in an earnest tone.

"I, Your Majesty, beg you to marry as soon as possible!"

As soon as Fang Xuanling said this, all the civil and military officials in the court shouted in unison, as if they had rehearsed it beforehand: "Your Majesty, please get married as soon as possible!"

The voice echoed in the court with great momentum.

Li Chengqian glanced helplessly at the ministers in the hall and smiled bitterly in his heart.

Unexpectedly, the nightmare of being urged to get married in the previous life continued to happen to me after I traveled through time and became the emperor.

In fact, Li Chengqian was not very interested in getting married.

Looking back to the time when he was fourteen years old, Li Shimin wanted to appoint a crown princess for him.

He was young and hot-headed at that time, and he rejected the arrangement with a tough attitude.

But Li Shimin was the emperor after all, and no one could disobey his decision.

Thus, the marriage was settled.

Even though Li Chengqian was resisting in his heart, he kept dragging it out.

However, no one dared to marry the eldest daughter of the Su family, so she could only remain unmarried.

When Li Shimin arranged the marriage, the girl from the Su family was only eleven years old, and he was only fourteen. They were still children who had not yet grown out of their immaturity. How could they take on the responsibility of getting married?

Now, time has passed, Li Chengqian is already twenty-two years old, and the eldest daughter of the Su family is also nineteen years old, and has become an adult.

Li Chengqian thought, maybe it was time.

Li Chengqian's eyes fell on the secretary Su Dan (dǎn, third tone) who was standing below.

He saw Su Tan looking at him with eyes full of desire, and those eyes contained years of expectation and helplessness.

Seeing Li Chengqian's silence, Fang Xuanling assumed he was about to refuse, so he quickly continued, "Your Majesty, the foundation of a nation lies in its offspring! Your Majesty's marriage and the birth of a prince will be a blessing to the nation and its people, and will ensure the legacy of our ancestors for generations to come."

"A Queen of the Central Palace will be able to manage the harem's trivial matters for Your Majesty, freeing Your Majesty from worries and allowing you to focus on state affairs. This will also demonstrate Your Majesty's ability to manage the household and will be a great addition to Your Majesty's virtue. I, your humble servant, earnestly implore Your Majesty to marry as soon as possible."

After saying this, Fang Xuanling bowed respectfully to the ground.

Upon seeing this, all the officials bowed again and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, we beg you to marry!"

Li Chengqian's eyes flashed with helplessness, and he waved his hand and said, "My ministers, don't worry. I didn't say that the marriage won't take place. There's no need to rush us.

"These past few years, the Su family's daughter has suffered." He looked at Su Tan and said, "Su Tan, come forward."

When Su Tan heard this, his face was immediately filled with excitement, his body trembling slightly, and he walked forward step by step.

Tears glistened in his eyes, and years of grievances and expectations flooded his heart at this moment.

"Emperor Taizong once arranged a marriage between me and your eldest daughter, but I was young at the time and had no intention of getting married. Now that the past matter has been brought up again, I cannot bear to let your daughter down again."

Li Chengqian said slowly.

"I remember you were Secretary General? Fifth rank, right?"

Su Tan knelt on the ground and nodded respectfully.

"It is just as your Majesty said."

"it is good."

Li Chengqian nodded slightly.

"Prime Minister Fang, please help me draft an imperial edict later. Su Tan is appointed as the Secretary General, and is specially promoted to the third rank. He will be the father-in-law of the emperor in the future. The Secretary General's original third rank official salary is not quite commensurate with his salary."

"Su Tan's salary will be paid according to the third rank."

When Su Tan heard Li Chengqian's words, he was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed twice.

For him, this is like reaching heaven in one step!

He had never dared to dream of rising five levels in one day.

"I thank your Majesty for your kindness."

"Stand up, you are my father-in-law, you don't need to be polite when you see me in the future." Li Chengqian said.

"Prime Minister Fang, please arrange my marriage."

Li Chengqian looked at Fang Xuanling again.

"Grand Master Qi, please inform the Qianyu Chamber of Commerce about the betrothal gifts and have that fat guy give me some of his best treasures. Stop hiding it."

A smile flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes as he spoke to Grand Tutor Qi.

Mr. Qi responded with a smile: "I obey your order and promise to convey your majesty's wishes."

"If that fat guy still acts like a miser... Hey, I'll skin that fat pig off for you, Your Majesty!"

There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, and it was obvious that he had a close relationship with Li Chengqian.

……

Seeing how familiar Master Qi was with His Majesty, the ministers below were very envious.

The rise of Grand Tutor Qi can be called a legend in the Tang Dynasty. He went from a commoner to Grand Tutor in one day, which was simply incredible in the eyes of everyone.

What is even more terrifying is that this person is very young, only in his thirties, but he has already held a high position and handled government affairs in an orderly manner. His ability is comparable to that of Fang Xuanling.

At first, the ministers were somewhat dissatisfied with him, but in just seven days, he used his talent and ability to completely convince everyone.

However, everyone is also curious, who is the fat guy that His Majesty and Grand Tutor Qi are talking about?

What kind of mysterious existence is the Qianyu Chamber of Commerce?

……

The headquarters of Qianyu Chamber of Commerce in Xianyang City is a busy scene.

"Ah sneeze!"

Lin Dafu suddenly sneezed loudly, and the sound was like thunder, exploding in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters.

The staff who were keeping accounts nearby were so frightened by the sudden sneeze that they almost dropped their pens to the ground.

"Sorry, sorry, I sneezed. Everyone, get back to work! I'll give you all a raise at the end of the month."

A smile appeared on Lin Dafu's fat face as he looked at the people around him with a look of apology on his face.

As he spoke, he rubbed his nose and muttered softly: "Damn it, who the hell is scolding me!"

"President, this month's report is out, please take a look."

A young man took a thick stack of financial statements and handed it to Lin Dafu carefully.

"Okay, okay, kid, take more rest. Don't exhaust yourself at such a young age."

"I remember you have an elderly mother to support at home?"

Lin Dafu took the report and looked at the young man with concern.

The young man nodded, his eyes full of gratitude, "Yes, President, the salary the Chamber of Commerce gives me is more than enough to support my mother!"

Lin Dafu shook his head, a relieved smile on his face.

"I'll give you an extra 500 yuan this month. Buy your mother some delicious food!"

When the young man heard Lin Dafu's words, his nose felt sore and his voice was choked.

"Thank you, President."

"You don't have to thank me. This is what you deserve. Instead of thanking me, you should thank yourself for studying hard in school."

"Actually, I, Lin Dafu, do owe you a little. I sent you to Chang'an to serve as officials when I had the chance."

Lin Dafu said with a smile, but a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

The young man looked at Lin Dafu with a determined look.

"President! I don't want to be an official! I just want to follow the president!"

"Silly child, go down and have a rest! I will recommend you to His Majesty when there's a chance, Fu Changyuan, right?"

Lin Dafu patted the young man on the shoulder.

Fu Changyuan nodded solemnly.

"Yes, President!"

"Okay, go down and let me take a look at last month's financial statements."

Lin Dafu waved his hand.

"It's the president!"

Fu Changyuan turned and left.

……

In a moment, a shrill scream was heard from Lin Dafu's room, and the sound seemed to break through the roof and reach the sky.

However, the people around did not react much and continued to be busy.

If you ask why, the answer is: I’m used to it!

Lin Dafu held the financial statement in his hand, looking at the shocking numbers on it, and felt like crying but had no tears.

"How can a war cost fifty million dollars?"

His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"Why did they allocate 30 million yuan for the renovation of Chang'an City? Is Chang'an City made of gold?"

As he spoke, he stretched out his fat fingers and kept gesturing on the report.

"Why do we need an advance of 50 million yuan to fight the war?"

Lin Dafu felt dizzy when he looked at these exaggerated financial statements.

In just one month, even if we calculate very frugally, at least 150 million yuan will be spent.

He couldn't believe his eyes.

"God damn it! What on earth is going on in Chang'an City? How come I didn't even get a whiff of it, and the money is just flowing like water!"

He paced back and forth in the office, his fat body trembling slightly with anger.