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

With a long "Woo--" sound, the train started slowly like a giant steel dragon.

The car body shook slightly at first, and then moved forward steadily. The rhythmic sound of the wheels colliding with the rails broke the surrounding tranquility.

The veterans sitting in the first carriage were all battle-hardened men. The moment the train started, they seemed to have telepathic connection. They stopped what they were doing and looked at each other solemnly.

The first thing that came to their mind was the wonderful use of this thing on the battlefield.

Li Shimin, the retired emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was dressed in a dark yellow brocade robe. Although he was already middle-aged, his kingly aura remained as strong as ever.

His arms gently embraced Li Jing beside him.

Li Shimin looked out the window at the vast land in the distance, and was transported back to the days of war and battle. He said with emotion, "Pharmacist, look at this iron thing."

"Just think about it. If we had this magical item back then, where in this vast world could we not have set foot on? Where could we not have become the territory of the Great Tang?"

"Thinking back to those days, we relied on our passion, our horses, our swords, and fought bloody battles. Although we conquered the splendid Tang Dynasty, we also experienced countless hardships and dangers, and sacrificed countless brave men."

"If this good thing could have appeared at that time, it would have given our army an even greater boost, reduced casualties, and allowed us to expand our territory even faster. Those distant and unreachable places might have already been incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Jing listened quietly to Li Shimin's words. His eyes gradually became a little blurred. Fierce battle scenes emerged in his mind. He looked forward to the battle scene if there was this train to help.

After a long time, he slowly withdrew his gaze, casting a faint gaze at the fields and mountains flashing by outside the window, and said with a hint of loss: "Yes, Your Majesty, we were born too early."

"It would be great if it were twenty years later."

At this point, a hint of unwillingness flashed in his eyes, and his voice rose slightly.

"Look, there are still so many vast territories that have not been conquered. I, an old minister, cannot calm down and am unwilling to accept it!"

"Our Tang Dynasty's cavalry should have trampled every inch of land in this world and spread the great name of our Tang Dynasty."

When Li Shimin heard Li Jing's unwilling words, the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

He reached out his hand, gently patted Li Jing's shoulder, and said firmly: "Cheng Qian can do it!"

In those eyes, one could already see Li Chengqian leading the Tang Dynasty towards a more glorious future.

"Cheng Qian is now twenty-nine years old, in the prime of his life."

"Based on our achievements, we will surely be able to push the Tang Dynasty to a new peak. This will be a blessing for the Tang Dynasty and for all mankind!"

In the train's cab, Li Chengqian was taking good care of Fang Xuanling.

Li Chengqian's face exudes the heroic spirit of a young emperor.

He gently picked up a blanket made of mink fur. The blanket had pure fur color and thick, soft fur. It was obvious that it was made of high-quality mink fur and had excellent warmth retention.

Li Chengqian slowly covered Fang Xuanling with a blanket, moving gently for fear of disturbing the old minister.

Although the harsh winter air has gradually shown signs of dissipating, the snow has not yet completely melted. According to the old people, it will be cold for about another month before the warm spring season arrives.

Fang Xuanling sat there quietly, looking through the car window at the monotonous yet peaceful scenery outside, wondering what he was thinking about.

His face looked a little haggard, and his body leaned weakly on Li Chengqian's shoulder.

He turned his head slightly and glanced at the emperor who was still a child in his eyes but was about to enter his thirties in the blink of an eye.

Time had left traces of maturity on Li Chengqian's face. Fang Xuanling couldn't help but feel a surge of mixed emotions in his heart. He couldn't help but whisper, "Your Majesty, you must be very tired."

This sudden expression of concern broke the tranquility in the cab.

Li Chengqian was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected Fang Xuanling to ask such a question.

He subconsciously turned his head and looked at Fang Xuanling, but due to the angle, he couldn't see the expression on Fang Xuanling's face. However, Li Chengqian quickly came back to his senses, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said softly, "I'm not tired, Prime Minister Fang."

Fang Xuanling's voice sounded a little weak, but it was full of seriousness: "Your Majesty, I have spent most of my time assisting the retired emperor, and I have only been assisting Your Majesty for five years."

"This old minister knows that Your Majesty is different."

"There will inevitably be conflicts between what you want in your heart and the things you have to do in reality."

"This old minister can see that what Your Majesty has in mind is definitely not ordinary. You must have great ambitions that will change the world."

"Your Majesty recently mentioned those new ideas about state governance and the people's livelihood. After returning home, I have repeatedly pondered them. Your Majesty's words are indeed not without reason."

"Your Majesty, I have a question in my mind today that I really want to ask Your Majesty."

Upon hearing the conversation between His Majesty and Prime Minister Fang, the young man who was driving the train in front stiffened his body suddenly. His originally relaxed back straightened instantly, and he gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, not daring to breathe.

This is an important conversation between His Majesty and the Prime Minister. As a mere coachman from the Jinyiwei family, I feel extremely honored to have the opportunity to listen to it. I must not listen to it casually, and I dare not slack off in the slightest.

Li Chengqian noticed the young man's nervousness. He glanced at his tense back and said in a soothing tone, "Don't be nervous. You're from the Jinyiwei too. Since you've heard it today, just listen. But after you leave, don't say anything carelessly. Do you understand?"

The young man quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! I understand. I will keep this a secret!"

Li Chengqian then turned his head and looked at Fang Xuanling, saying calmly, "Prime Minister Fang, feel free to say whatever you want to say."

Fang Xuanling glanced at the young man driving in front of him. He saw that although he was still a little reserved, he was no longer as nervous as before. He couldn't help but put a faint smile on his face.

He paused, as if weighing his words, and then slowly said, "Your Majesty, I have always felt that your Majesty's style of action and decision-making are often unexpected and somewhat baffling."

"But as time went on, I gradually understood that Your Majesty truly took the concept of 'the people are more important than the emperor' to heart, and all the new policies he implemented were for the welfare of the people."

"I have often pondered in my mind what the ideal Tang Dynasty, as envisioned by Your Majesty, would look like."

"I have thought about it again and again, but I still can't figure it out."

"Until yesterday's banquet, His Majesty's words gave me some vague guesses about His Majesty's thoughts."

"Your Majesty, please do not be offended by my speculations about your intentions. It is simply that my curiosity is too strong."

Seeing that Li Chengqian did not speak, Fang Xuanling continued, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you a question."

"Your Majesty's ideal Tang Dynasty is one where everyone is equal and the world is united."

As soon as these words were spoken, the young man in the front couldn't help but take a deep breath, and subconsciously gripped the steering wheel with both hands, not daring to breathe, for fear that any movement he made would disturb the king and his ministers who were talking behind him.

When Li Chengqian heard Fang Xuanling's question, his eyes became distant and he was lost in some memories.

For a long time, he did not give a direct answer, but just replied softly: "It's difficult."

Fang Xuanling stretched out his old hand and waved it, saying in a heavy voice, "Your Majesty, this is not a question of whether it is difficult or not. This is simply impossible."

"Even if Your Majesty were a celestial being with the power to see through the heavens and earth, it would be difficult to achieve."

"People in this world are of all kinds, each with their own thoughts, desires, and aspirations. To achieve equality for all and universal peace is no easy task."

"Your Majesty, I know you have great ambitions, but you must also face the reality."

Fang Xuanling's faint words rang in Li Chengqian's ears.

He was still looking out the window, his brows slightly furrowed, thinking carefully about Fang Xuanling's words, and seemed to be strengthening the belief in his heart that seemed out of reach but had never been given up.