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

When Mr. Qi said this, his voice paused slightly and he fell into distant memories.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a faint smile, which was full of nostalgia for the glorious years of the past.

Once upon a time, for the ideal in his heart, he cut through thorns and experienced countless hardships and obstacles. When he achieved that step, he knew that the ideal he had dreamed of for many years had come true.

Looking back on the seventh year of Qianwu, that was a turning point in my destiny.

Since then, his life has lost the goal of continuing to charge forward. His journey came to an end in the seemingly ordinary yet extremely special year of the seventh year of Qianwu.

But the Majesty before us, the monarch who is determined to change the world, the path he wants to take is still like groping in a vast fog, with no end in sight.

"Your Majesty," Mr. Qi sighed, "Over the years, every time I close my eyes in the dead of night, I feel a sense of emptiness in my heart."

He shook his head slightly, "In my entire life, I never thought I would have such a horrified day."

"Now, I am deeply afraid that Your Majesty has chosen the wrong path forward."

"If this step is wrong, then every step will be wrong. The fate of the entire Tang Dynasty and the well-being of all people in the world depend on your decision, Your Majesty."

He conveyed his deepest concerns to Li Chengqian.

"I worry day and night. What will we do if, in the end, all the hard work we have put in this life is gone?"

Mr. Qi's voice trembled slightly, and fear flickered in his eyes. "Over the years, we have worked tirelessly for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, not daring to slack off even a little. I simply cannot bear to see all our efforts go to waste."

"Your Majesty, I am a coward."

He smiled bitterly and laughed at himself. He used to be so brave and courageous, but now he was shrouded in fear of the unknown, all because of His Majesty's bold decision.

Li Chengqian listened quietly to Mr. Qi's heartfelt words, his face calm as water, and just nodded slightly. He understood that Mr. Qi's worries were not unreasonable, but the belief in his heart was as firm as a rock.

“The road is made by people, and someone has to try it first.”

Li Chengqian spoke slowly, "Since the First Emperor established the framework of this world, hundreds of years have passed. Now it is time for change."

"Old Qi, don't be afraid. If we fail, we can just start over. What's there to be afraid of?"

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's resounding words, Mr. Qi forced a helpless smile onto his lips, "Your Majesty, starting over again is no easy task!"

He shook his head slightly, his eyes full of vicissitudes, "The difficulties and obstacles involved are beyond the imagination of ordinary people."

"If we are not careful, we may fall into an abyss from which there is no return. The Tang Dynasty and its people's peaceful lives will face a huge crisis."

He looked at Li Chengqian with deep helplessness in his eyes. The two of them just stared at each other. For a moment, the Liangyi Hall was silent and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere. Both of them were waiting for the other to break the deadlock first.

"worth."

Li Chengqian suddenly spoke, and these two short words broke the frozen atmosphere.

Mr. Qi heard this, and there was some confusion in his eyes. He couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty? What is worth it?"

Li Chengqian took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling violently. He looked directly at Mr. Qi with a determined gaze and spoke word by word, "Old Qi, didn't you ask me if all this was worth it?"

"I'm telling you clearly right now, it's worth it!"

There was a fiery light flashing in his eyes, which was the persistent pursuit of his ideal.

"I know in my heart that if I insist on implementing this reform, it will inevitably alienate many officials of the Tang Dynasty. Even the slightest mistake will cause the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty to fall apart."

Li Chengqian had already considered all these consequences. "I am also well aware that the dispersion of power will inevitably give many people with ulterior motives opportunities to take advantage."

He frowned slightly, worry flashing in his eyes, but soon regained his determination. "Now everyone is not optimistic about me. They all think I am crazy. An emperor is actually going to destroy the supreme imperial power in his hands with his own hands."

Having said that, Li Chengqian suddenly raised his hand and pointed his finger at the clear blue sky outside the window of Liangyi Hall. The sunlight shone through the window onto his face, outlining his resolute features.

"Old Qi, then I ask you, where should the people of this world go?"

His voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, and his emotions gradually became agitated. "For thousands of years, who has really cared about their life or death?"

"The princes and generals treated them like cattle and horses, exploiting and squeezing them wantonly, harvesting them one crop after another."

Indignation flashed in his eyes. "I really don't want to see such tragedies continue to unfold, and I absolutely don't want such an era to happen again in the future."

"People are also human beings. They have flesh and blood, their own joys and sorrows, and they have the right to pursue a happy life!"

"If I don't step up and make a change, will anyone else dare to take this first step? There has to be someone who takes the lead to stand up for the people, right?"

Li Chengqian's voice became louder and louder, and his emotions became more and more excited, almost shouting.

At this time, the guards outside heard the loud conversation inside the hall and were attracted over.

Li Chengqian noticed the movement at the door, turned his head to look at the guards at the door, waved his hand, and signaled them to retreat, "Without my order, there is no need to come in."

His voice instantly regained its composure, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Yes! Your Majesty!" The Huqian Army responded in unison, and then slowly retreated with steady steps.

"Old Qi," Li Chengqian's gaze returned to Mr. Qi, his eyes more earnest, "Everyone in this world can go against me, can sing a different tune from me, but you and Fatty Lin are the only ones who can't."

He sighed slightly, "My father once warned me that as an emperor, I am destined to be lonely and isolated, and can only stand alone in that supreme yet extremely lonely position."

He shook his head slightly. "But I don't think so. I'm deeply grateful that you two have always walked side by side with me on this difficult road."

A relieved smile appeared on his face.

"I told you all that time ago that this seemingly prosperous scene is actually harbouring a crisis."

Li Chengqian's eyes became deeper.

"This is very good. Everyone is doing well. This is an unprecedented prosperous era."

"But I will die too."

"After my death, future monarchs will surely repeat the same mistakes."

"History always repeats itself remarkably. Is it destined to repeat itself endlessly?"

"Are we going to let the people of the world suffer again and again?"

"Rather than doing that, I would rather take advantage of my youth, energy, and ability to complete all these tasks and strive to build a new Tang Dynasty where the world is for all."

Li Chengqian's chest heaved violently as he stared at Mr. Qi.