In the Liangyi Hall in Chang'an, Li Chengqian finished dealing with the mountain of government affairs on hand and rubbed his sore temples.

Outside the window, the sun is at its highest point and it is already noon.

He was just about to get up and stretch his legs when his personal attendant hurried in and whispered something in his ear.

Li Chengqian's face instantly became solemn, and the memorial he was reviewing fell onto the desk with a "bang".

This matter was urgent, and without any hesitation, he immediately entrusted the unfinished business to Mr. Qi.

Mr. Qi is a calm and reliable person, and Li Chengqian has always trusted him.

"Grand Master Qi, I'm sorry to trouble you with these government affairs. I have urgent business and need to go to Xianyang immediately."

Li Chengqian's eyes were filled with anxiety. Mr. Qi nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best."

Li Chengqian packed up briefly and took the train to Xianyang without stopping.

He was concerned about Li Shimin's safety and wanted to fly to Xianyang immediately.

The scenery along the road passed by quickly like a phantom, but he had no intention of appreciating it.

The sun was high in the sky and gradually setting in the west. When he finally arrived at the sanatorium, dusk had already enveloped the entire world.

Li Chengqian was extremely anxious and rushed towards the Tiance Palace as soon as he arrived in Xianyang.

The lights in Tiance Mansion were bright, and from a distance it looked like daytime.

He rushed into the mansion and saw Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Wei Biwu, Ma Zhou, Wang Gui and other old ministers standing in the hall with solemn expressions.

Li Shimin was wearing a crown and sitting on the main seat. Although the crown was still gorgeous and solemn, it could not hide the haggard look on his face.

Li Jingyou moved a small chair and sat quietly beside Li Shimin's legs, holding Li Shimin's big hand tightly with his small hand.

Seeing Li Chengqian come in, Li Jingyou quickly stood up and called out in a clear voice, "Father."

There was a hint of relief in his voice.

All the old ministers also stood up and saluted. Li Chengqian nodded slightly, looked at Ma Zhou anxiously, and asked, "What's going on? What happened?"

Ma Zhou shook his head slightly, looked at Li Shimin, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Li Shimin heard the noise and slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Li Chengqian coming, he breathed a sigh of relief, a look of relief in his eyes: "Chengqian, you're here?"

Li Chengqian took a few steps forward and came to Li Shimin's side. He asked with concern, "I'm here. What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Li Shimin nodded slowly.

"Cheng Qian, I am old, and I can only patch up this ship of mine, but now, it can no longer be repaired."

He paused, his tone filled with determination: "I feel that the end is near, so I asked you to come."

After hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian was shocked, but his face remained calm. He nodded silently and asked, "Is there anything you want me to do?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian.

"Cheng Qian, I want to travel and see the people of my Tang Dynasty. Is that okay with me? Just go from Xianyang to Chang'an."

He looked into the distance, as if he had already seen the prosperity of Chang'an: "I want to go to Chang'an one last time."

"Take another look at Chang'an!"

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He nodded vigorously: "I understand. I will do it."

That night, Li Chengqian found the person in charge of Qianyu Chamber of Commerce.

The Qianyu Chamber of Commerce plays an important role in the Tang Dynasty's business and is extremely efficient.

Li Chengqian said solemnly to the person in charge, "This matter concerns the Emperor Emeritus. We must prepare a large convoy as quickly as possible. There must not be the slightest mistake."

The person in charge immediately called the entire chamber of commerce together and started preparations overnight.

For a while, the lights in the Chamber of Commerce were on all night long, and everyone was busy.

Purchasing vehicles, decorating carriages, preparing supplies, every link is carried out in a tense and orderly manner.

At the same time, the news spread quickly: the emperor was on tour from Xianyang to Chang'an.

When the people of Xianyang heard the news, they were immediately excited.

Although many people have seen what Li Shimin looked like, more people have only seen his portrait.

It is such an honor to be able to see the living Li Shimin with my own eyes.

For a while, the streets and alleys were full of discussions, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation.

Early the next morning, as the sun was just shining on the land of Xianyang, Li Shimin, surrounded by the crowd, boarded the magnificent carriage.

The carriage was beautifully decorated, with dragon patterns painted on the body, symbolizing the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, and curtains made of high-quality silk.

Li Chengqian did not go up to compete with Li Shimin for the limelight. He stood aside and watched the carriage slowly start.

He wanted Li Shimin to experience the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty again.

Along the way, there was a huge flow of people, and people came from all directions, blocking the road.

The Jinyiwei were dressed in Feiyu uniforms and had embroidered spring swords on their waists. They shuttled back and forth among the crowd to maintain order.

When everyone saw Li Shimin sitting in the car, they couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"Is this the retired emperor?" A young man opened his eyes wide and looked around curiously.

"Why does His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin look so old?"

A little child asked his elders in confusion.

The elder smiled and patted the child's head: "Everyone grows old. The storybook you read shows the young Prince Qin! The current Prince Qin is already the retired emperor!"

Some older people couldn't help but shed tears when they saw Li Shimin's appearance.

As people from Chang'an, they had seen the young King of Qin!

At that time, Li Shimin was full of vigor and vigor, and was a hero in their hearts.

For most of their lives, the person above them was Li Shimin.

Looking at the elderly man in the car in front of them, they all leaned on their crutches and looked forward to it.

This is the person that people of their generation will talk about every day after dinner.

Whenever anyone mentioned their contemporary Li Shimin, they would unconsciously puff out their chests.

It is their luck to be born in the same era as such people.

Li Shimin looked at the enthusiastic people on both sides and listened to them shouting "Grand Emperor", feeling deeply moved.

He unconsciously stretched out his hand and waved to the people on both sides.

Once upon a time, he rode a steed and charged into battle, all for the sake of allowing these people to live a stable life.

Once upon a time, he made plans in the court in order to make the Tang Dynasty prosperous.

Now, looking at everything in front of him, he knew that his efforts were not in vain.

The carriage moved forward slowly, and wherever it went, the people saluted.

Li Shimin looked at these people and felt very relieved.

He recalled that when he first ascended the throne, the Tang Dynasty was in ruins and the people were living in hardship.

After years of hard work, the Tang Dynasty is now a country of peace and prosperity, with the people living and working in peace and contentment.

All this is the result of the efforts made during the Zhenguan and Qianwu periods.

Before we knew it, the tour bus had arrived at the gate of Chang'an.

Countless people and officials had already gathered at the city gate, waiting for Li Shimin's arrival.

Li Shimin looked at Chang'an in front of him with mixed feelings.

This is where he has struggled all his life, and it is his home.

The tour carriage slowly drove into Chang'an, and the people on both sides of the street cheered.

Li Shimin's eyes moved among the crowd. He saw the innocent smiles of the children, the satisfied expressions of the elderly, and the happy life of the people of the Tang Dynasty.

At this moment, he felt that his life was worth it.

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