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

Li Chengqian's eyes slowly swept over the battle-hardened veterans in front of him.

Li Chengqian saw that there was some confusion in their eyes, but he did not show any impatience. He was ready to explain the reasons to them seriously.

After a while, Li Chengqian raised his chin slightly and continued, "Thinking back to the Chu-Han contention, it was a grand drama of the times that produced many heroes."

"As various factions vied for supremacy in the Central Plains, Liu Bang recruited talented individuals and ultimately achieved the Han Dynasty's eternal cause. He is undoubtedly admirable."

"But what about Xiang Yu? He was strong enough to lift a tripod, his aura swallowing mountains and rivers. In the Battle of Julu, he burned his boats and crossed the river, defeating the enemy with a small force and shocking the world with his power. What a heroic spirit!"

"Just because he was ultimately defeated at Gaixia, does that mean he can't be called a hero?"

"In my opinion, they are all heroes who together created the glory of that era."

Li Chengqian paused, his eyes growing deeper as he continued, "Look at the time when the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu were at war. That was an even more chaotic era when heroes emerged in large numbers."

"The various forces competed with each other, and the contest between wisdom and force was vividly demonstrated in every battle."

"Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes and unified the north, which shows his great talent and strategy."

"Liu Bei was a man of benevolence and righteousness, commanding a vast army of brave generals and counselors, determined to restore the Han Dynasty."

"Sun Quan inherited the legacy laid by his father and brother, held Jiangdong, appointed talented individuals, and enabled the Eastern Wu to achieve stability and development."

"Just because the last three families surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, do we consider only the Sima family heroes? What a narrow-minded view!"

"Throughout history, countless magnificent achievements have been reduced to ashes and smoke by the merciless erosion of time, turning into the dust of history and dissipating in the vast universe."

"How many imperial foundations, once as solid as a rock, have crumbled and disappeared without a trace under the repeated erosion of history.

"The general trend of the world is that after a long period of division, there will be unification, and after a long period of unification, there will be division. The change of dynasties is like the cycle of the four seasons. It is the inevitable law of the development of all things in the world. The change of dynasties is a common occurrence."

Li Chengqian's voice gradually became lower, but full of power.

He looked at the crowd.

"Generals, please put yourself in their shoes. If it was Goguryeo that invaded the Sui Dynasty, and the Sui army was defeated, its territory lost, its people displaced, its homes burned down, and its families separated in the chaos of war, how would you feel?"

"Will you feel comfortable?"

"I believe everyone is well aware that both the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo were once enemies standing in the way of the Tang Dynasty."

"If we have to choose between the two, then we can only destroy Goguryeo."

"Because our Central Plains dynasty has gone through many dynasties and generations, and our cultural heritage is long-standing, our blood has long been intertwined, and we are of the same blood and have become an inseparable whole!"

"Even the Jin Dynasty, which had its flaws, we have to admit that they are also part of the history of the Central Plains and an integral part of our cultural heritage."

"Who wouldn't feel pain when thinking about the tragic memory of the Five Barbarians' invasion of China?"

"It was a catastrophe in the Central Plains, a pain for our nation, and a constant reminder for us to protect this land."

Li Chengqian straightened his body and his voice was resounding.

"So, I have made my decision! Immediately begin collecting the remains of the Sui soldiers. Based on the military plaques they left behind, mobilize all forces to search for their surviving relatives."

"These soldiers of the Great Sui Dynasty once shed their blood on the battlefield to open up this land."

"I want them to be engraved on the monuments of the Tang Dynasty alongside the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, so that their names and deeds will be passed down forever and become role models to be admired by future generations."

"Not only that, the families of those fallen Sui soldiers will also receive pensions along with the families of our Tang soldiers, allowing them to feel the care of our Tang and know that their loved ones' sacrifices were not in vain and that their dedication will be remembered forever."

"What the Sui Dynasty could not accomplish, the Tang Dynasty will definitely do its utmost to accomplish!"

"Generals, do you understand?"

The firmness in His Majesty's tone was unshakable.

Everyone could clearly feel his determination, no one dared to object, and naturally no one would stand up to refute.

……

Chang'an, Zhang Mansion.

Li Xueyan returned from the Jiangxia Palace with great joy, her steps as brisk as a dancing butterfly.

Her Zhang Lang wrote her a letter!

This sudden surprise made her very happy.

She even forgot about her favorite novels, and those wonderful stories became dim in her heart.

She had also heard yesterday's battle report. The good news of a great victory from the front made her already happy mood even more excited.

After reading Zhang Xianhuai's letter, she immediately went to Qin's house to find Jiang Lai.

As His Majesty's close bodyguard, Zhang Xianhuai is highly skilled in martial arts and extremely alert. He is responsible for protecting His Majesty's safety and will naturally not encounter danger easily.

But Qin Ruzhao was different. As a general who led the charge into battle, he was on the battlefield with no mercy. Every battle he went into was like walking on the edge of life and death.

No one can predict when an accident will happen.

Moreover, Li Xueyan actually had an unspeakable sense of indebtedness towards Jiang Lai, which weighed heavily on her heart.

Soon, Li Xueyan arrived at the Qin Mansion. The door of the Qin Mansion was closed, revealing a sense of desolation. Every time she came here, she would feel that this mansion was cold and deserted.

However, the two lions at the door, which have been trained like dogs, are quite interesting.

Li Xueyan went up and kicked the cage twice out of boredom.

Wake up two sleeping lions.

After being woken up, the lion looked up at Li Xueyan, then turned his head and went back to sleep.

After all, Qin Ruzhao is the general of the Shenwu Guard and is in charge of an important military position. Why doesn't he hire more servants to take care of the mansion?

This kind of frugality is really too much.

Li Xueyan walked into the Qin Mansion happily.

As soon as I entered the house, I saw Jiang Lai conscientiously sweeping the snow in the courtyard with a broom.

The cold wind blew, but she was unaware of it. She just focused on the work in her hands. The rhythm of her life was simple and real.

Seeing this, Li Xueyan hurried forward and helplessly pulled Jiang Lai to her side, scolding her, "My dear little aunt, you are now the general's wife after all, and a princess of the Tang Dynasty. Your status is extremely noble. Why do you always do the housework yourself?"

"If this gets out, people will think the Qin family has treated you unfairly!"

"In my opinion, you should hire more people to help you, so that you can relax and enjoy a peaceful life."

Jiang Lai raised his head slightly, a faint smile on his face, gentle and warm.

She shook her head gently, then pulled Li Xueyan to sit on a stone bench beside her and said gently, "Sister, why are you here?"

"Please sit here first. I'll make you a pot of tea. This is a gift from His Majesty. It tastes delicious. I'm sure you will like it."

Seeing Jiang Lai get up to make tea, Li Xueyan quickly reached out and held her back, saying distressedly, "You! Why are you always working so hard?"

"Can't you just take a break and let others do the chores?"

As she spoke, she reached out and gently rubbed Jiang Lai's forehead, her eyes full of pity.

Jiang Lai shook his head again, with a simple look in his eyes.

She said slowly, "Sister, I was born into an ordinary family. I'm used to doing these kinds of work. If I were to sit around doing nothing all day, I'd feel uncomfortable."

"Besides, now that I have a stable house like this to live in, and I can tend to some flowers and plants in my spare time, I already feel very satisfied."

"Moreover, Ruzhao treats me very well. Although he is not good at speaking, I can feel his sincerity. I cherish my current life and feel very happy."

Jiang Lai said sincerely.