The Liangyi Hall was deserted.

The people in the hall had solemn expressions, while outside the hall, a carrier pigeon flapped its wings and landed steadily on the windowsill, breaking the moment of tranquility.

Li Chengqian, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, slowly walked to the window.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall in the sunlight, yet revealed a certain indescribable fatigue.

He raised his hand and gently removed the letter tied to the pigeon's foot.

The carrier pigeon seemed to understand human nature. It tilted its head and looked quietly at the emperor who controlled the world.

Li Chengqian slowly opened the letter, but what he saw was a blank piece of paper.

He turned around, picked up a small kettle from the table, and carefully poured the water into the paper.

As the water droplets seeped into the paper, dense black words appeared on the originally blank paper like mushrooms after rain.

Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes and stared at the small words on the paper, which recorded in detail Li Jingyou's recent every move, and even the life stories of Jiang Liuer and Xu Yuan were investigated clearly.

After reading it, there was no expression on Li Chengqian's face. He picked up the fire starter and held the note close to the flame.

The flames licked the paper quickly, and in just a moment, the note turned to ashes, as if it had never existed.

Then he opened an exquisite little bottle on the table, which contained special ink that exuded a faint fragrance.

He picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the four big words "No intervention required" on another piece of paper.

After writing, he carefully rolled up the paper, put it into the letter box, stuffed it back into the pigeon's legs, and then gently patted the pigeon's back. The pigeon flapped its wings and flew high into the distant sky.

Li Chengqian looked at the flying carrier pigeon and felt dazed.

He couldn't help but wonder, since when did his son have that kind of idea?

He could understand Li Jingyou's feelings. After all, that was his child, and they were connected by blood. How could he not understand what he was thinking?

But there were some things he had to do. He knew that if he didn't do it, no one else in the world would be able to do it.

At this moment, Mr. Qi slowly walked into the Liangyi Hall.

At this moment, there was a trace of worry on his face that was difficult to conceal.

"Your Majesty, according to your wishes, things have already begun to be done."

Mr. Qi bowed slightly and said, "It is estimated that the Great Hall will be completed in the summer of the fifteenth year of Qianwu."

"By then, those people's representatives will almost all be found."

Li Chengqian nodded calmly, "I understand."

Mr. Qi looked at Li Chengqian, hesitant to speak, his eyes full of hesitation.

Li Chengqian noticed his abnormality and looked up at Mr. Qi: "What's the matter, Grand Tutor Qi? Do you have anything to say to me?"

Mr. Qi sighed and said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, this time, we've really gone too far. I don't expect things to be peaceful."

Li Chengqian was not surprised to hear Mr. Qi's words. Instead, he smiled and responded, "If reform were so easy to succeed, then I wouldn't have to worry so much."

"I don't know what the right path for the Tang Dynasty is. Let's just walk and see."

"Why are you so gloomy today, Grand Tutor Qi?"

Seeing that Li Chengqian was in good condition, Mr. Qi felt a little better.

He said helplessly, "They're all resignations. Some are from older people, some are from younger people, some are genuine, and some are fake. This is clearly an attempt to put pressure on Your Majesty."

Hearing Mr. Qi's words, Li Chengqian didn't even bother to look at the memorials. He simply waved his hand and said, "All approved. As long as it's a resignation, it will be approved, and it will be handled with priority and speed."

When Mr. Qi heard this, he showed a hesitant look on his face: "Your Majesty, among them, there are also the ministers of the six ministries!"

"Of course, these ministers are old and need to go to a nursing home. Minister Gao and Minister Pei are also old."

"There's a huge gap here!"

Li Chengqian walked slowly in the Liangyi Hall with his hands behind his back.

"That's fine. It's all approved. Let the elderly go to the sanatorium to recuperate. The vacant officials can always be filled."

When Mr. Qi heard what Li Chengqian said, he couldn't help but lower his head.

He really didn't understand or comprehend it.

In his opinion, the Tang Dynasty has already achieved unparalleled achievements, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the world is at peace. Why should we do this again?

He likes stability, but Li Chengqian's ideas have too many uncertainties. If things go wrong, there will be a big chaos in the world.

Moreover, no matter which path the Tang Dynasty takes, these roads have never been traveled by anyone.

No one has ever gone there, which means that Li Chengqian is likely to lead the Tang Dynasty into an irretrievable situation.

He didn't know why Li Chengqian was so sure that the path of "the world belongs to all" was definitely the right one?

If you take a wrong step, the consequences will be disastrous.

He never had any high expectations for the common people. In his opinion, human nature is evil, and he has seen too much of that.

Li Chengqian seemed to have sensed Mr. Qi's thoughts. He stopped, turned around, and looked at Mr. Qi gently: "Master Qi, you have followed me for so many years, don't you still trust me?"

"I know what you're worried about, but the Tang Dynasty today may seem prosperous, but in reality, there are undercurrents."

"If no changes are made, how long can this prosperous era last?"

Mr. Qi raised his head and looked at Li Chengqian, "Your Majesty, I naturally believe you."

"But the road to reform is too difficult. If you are not careful, you will be doomed."

"Those people, can they really understand our painstaking efforts?"

Li Chengqian smiled and looked into the distance: "The people may not understand at the moment, but as long as we are doing this for their own good, they will eventually understand."

"I want every citizen of the Tang Dynasty to live a truly good life, no longer oppressed by the powerful, and no longer worried about their livelihood."

Mr. Qi was silent. He knew that once Li Chengqian made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

He could only hope that this reform would be able to lead the Tang Dynasty to a more glorious future as Li Chengqian wished.

He reached out and patted Mr. Qi on the shoulder.

"Don't be afraid, Lao Qi. There's nothing to worry about. The road is right under our feet."

Li Chengqian looked at the warm sun outside the window for a long time, and Mr. Qi pursed his lips.

He spoke.

"Your Majesty, do you really think it's worth it?"

Li Chengqian heard what Mr. Qi said.

He turned around and looked at Mr. Qi in disbelief.

"Lao Qi, even you think it's difficult?"

Master Qi nodded.

"Your Majesty, I'm telling you the truth. The past few years were truly the best time for the Tang Dynasty. I ate well, slept well, and watched the Tang Dynasty grow stronger and stronger year after year. I had sweet dreams every night."

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