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

Although Li Shimin tried hard to keep a calm face, his slightly trembling hands revealed the turmoil in his heart.

Wei Zheng's merciless words made him feel extremely wronged and full of resentment.

Li Shimin felt a surge of bitterness in his heart, and his eyes unconsciously turned slightly red.

what on earth is it?

I haven't even opened my mouth to express any opinions yet, so why did Wei Zheng attack me directly?

I have been cautious enough in my actions and words, and have been restraining my former sharpness in everything, which has made me feel very depressed.

It is clear that the current emperor is Cheng Qian. Even if some ministers want to give advice or argue, they should go to him. Why did Wei Zheng come to me without any reason?

I just showed a little bit of displeasure on my face. Am I not allowed to reveal this little bit of emotion?

Isn't it just that Hou Junji couldn't bear it and said a few fair words for me? Why did this old man Wei make such a fuss? Did he want to put me, the former emperor, in an irretrievable situation? Does he have to be so aggressive?

Li Chengqian, who was standing by, was also shocked by Wei Zheng's sudden bluntness. A look of astonishment appeared on his face for a moment, and he couldn't help but give a thumbs up to the old man Wei in his heart.

Is this the Wei Zheng who was famous in the Tang Dynasty?

The firepower of these words was too strong. He actually denounced Li Shimin as the number one traitor to his face. He was so brave and straightforward that he could only admit that he was inferior to him.

In any case, Li Chengqian did not dare to say such words to Li Shimin so bluntly.

It hurts feelings!

Seeing that Li Shimin's face was getting darker and darker, as if he was about to be overwhelmed by anger again, Li Chengqian hurriedly said loudly: "Father, please calm down and be patient!"

"Lord Wei, your words today are indeed a bit too much. My father is definitely not a traitor. Lord Tang also said just now that we are all family!"

After hearing what Li Chengqian said, Li Shimin looked at him deeply. His eyes showed both satisfaction that his son had come forward to mediate and helplessness about the current situation. In the end, he forcibly suppressed the anger that was about to erupt.

At this moment, Lin Dafu, who had been waiting nearby, hurried forward and patted Li Shimin's back very carefully and considerately, saying softly, "Today is the New Year's Day, a wonderful day. Let's not offend the harmony and stop quarreling."

Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin who was pacified and continued.

"What Minister Wei and Minister Tang said does have some truth to it, and it aligns with what I have in mind. However, what the generals said cannot be ignored, as they also have their truth."

Li Chengqian's expression softened upon seeing this. He waved his hand and said calmly and dignifiedly, "Please sit down, everyone. Return to your seats. Today is a festive day, so let's eat and drink. Let's relax and chat while we eat."

"Xianhuai, arrange for someone to carry these two boxes down and put them away properly."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Xianhuai quickly accepted the order and raised his hand to signal the Jinyiwei to carry the box out steadily.

Li Chengqian wore a warm smile on his face. He picked up the exquisite wine glass on the table, stood up, and said in a loud and elegant voice: "Come, let me toast to everyone first. You have all worked hard these days!"

"I hope that the Tang army can finish the battle against Goguryeo as soon as possible, and that all the soldiers can return home safely! Go!"

Everyone stood up, raised their glasses solemnly, and shouted in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Then drink it all in one gulp.

Li Chengqian sighed softly and turned his gaze to Li Shimin, his expression becoming somewhat serious: "Father, you have done a very thorough job regarding the affairs of the Sui Dynasty."

"You have recorded Sui's achievements and faults in such detail and clarity."

"But Father, I want to ask you today: how many years do you think the Tang Dynasty can stand firm on this vast land? A hundred years? Two hundred years? Perhaps, based on common sense, three hundred years at most?"

Li Shimin fell into a long silence upon hearing this. Between father and son, some things are understood without words.

As emperors of the Tang Dynasty, they all knew that no dynasty in this world could truly last for thousands of years. Even though all the civil and military officials in the court usually shouted auspicious words that the Tang Dynasty would last for thousands of years, how could they really believe these empty words?

Li Chengqian paused and continued, "One day, the name of the Tang Dynasty will no longer be on this land, just like the once glorious Qin, Han, and Sui dynasties, vanishing into history. There's nothing to be ashamed of."

"If you put yourself in their shoes, imagine that our Great Tang has conquered such a vast territory. But if one day the Tang Dynasty fell, and a new dynasty was established, and they discovered the remains of our Tang soldiers who had fought abroad, and their generals said things like you are saying today, 'A defeated general's death is not worth regretting,' then do those Tang soldiers really not have any great achievements in expanding our territory?"

"I think so."

"Everyone, don't judge a hero solely by his success or failure."

Everyone fell into deep thought after listening to Li Chengqian's words, and no one answered.