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

Fang Xuanling leaned back in his chair and coughed weakly twice. The sound was like the sound of an old bellows, and it was particularly clear in the quiet carriage.

He slowly turned his head and looked at Li Chengqian with concern. His lips trembled slightly as he asked, "Your Majesty, how do you feel now?"

When Li Chengqian heard Fang Xuanling's words, his gaze out the window became somewhat empty, a trace of dejection appeared on his face, and he whispered back, "Maybe it really won't work."

"But why not try?"

After hearing Li Chengqian's response, Fang Xuanling's eyes lit up a little.

He struggled to stretch out a hand from the mink blanket wrapped around him. The hand was bony and the skin was loose, like a dead branch bitten by frost in winter.

Although the blanket was thick, Li Chengqian still felt the biting coldness from Fang Xuanling's hand, which made his heart tighten.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. Anyone who says such things can be accused of treason."

Fang Xuanling's voice was a little weak due to weakness.

"If Brother Du Ruhui were still alive, he would definitely step forward without hesitation and earnestly dissuade Your Majesty from such thoughts."

"Not only Brother Du, but all the civil and military officials in the court, as well as the officials, gentry and wealthy merchants across the country, would not like to see Your Majesty have such thoughts."

Fang Xuanling's eyes gradually became hazy, lost in memories of the past. His voice was filled with vicissitudes of life as he spoke, "Back in the day, everyone called me 'Fang's strategy and Du's judgment'. Brother Du's decisiveness and judgment complemented my strategic planning. But now, Brother Du, who counseled and made important decisions for me, is gone, leaving behind only this old minister, a frail old man prone to wandering thoughts."

"When Brother Du left, I felt lost and bewildered. Although I had many thoughts in my mind, I couldn't sort them out like a tangled mess. I had no idea what to do."

He paused slightly, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and continued, "Later, I made up my mind to put those ideas into practice one by one, trying them out one by one. Regardless of the results, I would just consider it as accumulating experience."

“After putting them into practice, I discovered that some of these ideas could actually come in handy and produce unexpected results.”

There was a determined light flashing in Fang Xuanling's turbid eyes.

"Your Majesty, sometimes having too many ideas isn't a bad thing. Ideas that have been rejected by others may not necessarily be unfeasible. If you don't try them yourself, how can you know their true value?"

"Some of my ideas that were once rejected by Brother Du have shown good results in subsequent practice."

He gazed at Li Chengqian with a determined gaze and said earnestly, "So, Your Majesty, the road ahead is right before your feet. Whether it's rough or smooth, only you can know it by walking on it yourself."

“Even when you know there are thorns and a dead end ahead, you can still carve out a new path.”

"No living person will die from holding their urine."

Fang Xuanling spoke a little anxiously, his breathing became rapid, and he couldn't help coughing violently a few times, and his body trembled violently.

Li Chengqian saw this and his face was filled with worry. He quickly reached out and gently stroked his back, trying to help him breathe more easily. He said softly, "Prime Minister Fang, please don't be anxious. Speak slowly. I'm listening here."

"Well...I understand, old minister."

Fang Xuanling nodded slightly, took a breath, and tried to calm his breath before continuing, "Ever since the First Emperor swept across the six kingdoms, unified the world, and established that magnificent and vast imperial framework, successive emperors have mostly followed the old system, tinkering within this established framework and constantly improving it."

"However, Your Majesty is different. You harbor bold and innovative ambitions in your heart. You wish to break free from this long-standing old framework and rebuild a new order that is fairer, more prosperous, and in line with the times."

"For your Majesty's extraordinary courage to break with the old and establish the new, to challenge tradition, I sincerely admire you."

Fang Xuanling's eyes were filled with admiration: "At least in the opinion of this old minister, your Majesty's courage far exceeds that of any previous emperor."

"Your Majesty, perhaps you mistakenly believed that this old minister would be conservative and not support your seemingly radical and adventurous idea?"

"In fact, that is not the case. Today, I solemnly inform Your Majesty that I am your staunch supporter."

"Your Majesty, your past achievements have been remarkable, and you will surely achieve even greater success in the future."

"Therefore, Your Majesty, do not hesitate. Simply steadfastly follow your inner convictions and move forward. Even if you stray or go in the wrong direction along the way, it will only be a test and will not be a major issue."

At this point, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but reveal a trace of deep regret in his tone: "What a pity, I am afraid that this old minister will not be able to see the day when the ideal prosperous Tang Dynasty comes."

Fang Xuanling gazed out the window at the vast expanse of land in the distance, and sighed thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, in this world, no matter whether you are rich or poor, everyone should have ideals."

“For ordinary people, without the guidance and support of ideals, they would lose even the courage to live.”

"Without ideals, this reality is just a bloody mess!"

He turned his head and looked at Li Chengqian with deep eyes.

"Your Majesty, among your many students, the one you admire most is the young man named Lu Jingshuo, right?"

"He is young and full of vigor and enthusiasm, brimming with vigorous vitality and fearless drive, like an extremely sharp and powerful sword, with the potential to change the world."

Fang Xuanling's eyes dimmed instantly, and his voice deepened. "Your Majesty, you were forced by circumstances to kill him, because the time was not yet ripe."

"Your Majesty's action was truly a helpless one, like breaking a sword you had carefully sharpened with your own hands."

"Lu Jingshuo offered his own head in exchange for temporary peace in the world. His courage and determination are truly astonishing. Unfortunately, a sword that is too sharp often breaks easily. This is the common sense of all things in the world."

Fang Xuanling took a deep breath and said bluntly, "In fact, I already knew it at that time. Your Majesty is the most awe-inspiring, sharpest and unparalleled divine sword hidden behind the scenes!"

"Your Majesty, I cannot help but feel a little worried. If one day, Your Majesty reveals your sharp edge and draws your sword, how many people will be afraid and choose to defect in the middle of the battle?"

"Will Your Majesty find himself in a difficult situation where no one is trustworthy or available?"

Hearing Fang Xuanling's worried words, a warm feeling surged in Li Chengqian's heart. He gently stretched out his arms like coaxing a child, and gently embraced Fang Xuanling in his arms, and whispered in his ear in a tiny voice that only Fang Xuanling could hear.

“My teacher once said that.”

“Things always go to the opposite side. The higher they blow, the harder they fall.”

"I'm prepared to be smashed to pieces, but that doesn't matter."

"Matter is indestructible, it just crumbles into pieces."

"If one day my head can bring peace to the world, I will also be like Jing Shuo and offer my own head to bring peace to the world!"