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

In the early spring of the fifteenth year of Qianwu, warm sunlight gently fell on the vast earth, awakening all things that had been sleeping for a winter.

An impressive Tang Dynasty delegation was heading towards the distant Central India along a winding road.

The delegation marched in a mighty procession, winding its way through the mountains and valleys. At the forefront was Wang Xuance, the Minister of Rites and Foreign Affairs.

He was riding a horse with shiny fur, and his every move exuded the calmness of long experience.

He was dressed in a crimson official uniform embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns. The bright color sparkled in the sunlight, highlighting his fifth-rank official status.

Wang Xuance's face had clear contours. At this moment, his eyes were scanning the surroundings vigilantly, not missing any slight movement.

Even in today's era when the Tang Dynasty is prosperous and famous, the Ministry of Rites still faithfully fulfills its mission.

Every year, batches of envoys are sent across thousands of mountains and rivers to those remote countries to spread the brilliant culture of the Tang Dynasty.

All of this stems from His Majesty's grand vision - he is determined to make Tang culture, like a bright star, illuminate every corner of the world and be integrated into the blood of all countries.

The culture of the Tang Dynasty, from poetry and songs to classics, from exquisite silk and porcelain to unique etiquette and system, all demonstrate the prosperity and flourishing of the Tang Dynasty. These envoys are the messengers of cultural communication, shouldering the important task of spreading the civilization of the Tang Dynasty far and wide.

The entire envoy team was large, with about five hundred people.

Among them, there were as many as three hundred soldiers wearing light armor.

They not only shoulder the important task of protecting the safety of the delegation, but are also the symbol of the military power of the Tang Dynasty.

Along the way, although the long mission made them a little tired, the spirit of the Tang Dynasty soldiers never slackened.

As time went by, the distance to Central India was getting closer and closer, and everyone was becoming more and more excited.

Just as everyone was looking forward to reaching their destination and completing this important diplomatic mission, Wang Xuance suddenly pulled the reins hard. The horse under him seemed to be frightened, raised its front hooves high, and let out a long neigh.

This sudden action caused the team of envoys behind him to stop abruptly. The entire team fell into silence in an instant, and an atmosphere of doubt quietly spread among the crowd.

Wang Yan, who was standing next to Wang Xuance, had a look of confusion on his face. He couldn't help but ask, "Xuance, what's wrong? Why did you stop so suddenly?"

Wang Xuance narrowed his eyes, and his eyes revealed an unprecedented solemnity, as if he was trying to catch something.

He leaned forward slightly, moved closer to Wang Yan, and whispered, "Uncle, did you hear any sound?"

Wang Yan was stunned when he heard this, then he listened carefully. However, apart from the rustling of the grass in the breeze and the occasional bird calls, he heard nothing.

Then, he smiled and said, "Xuan Ce, are you overthinking it? Where is that sound? We've been safe and sound all the way here. Don't scare yourself."

Wang Xuance ignored Wang Yan's words and just shook his head slightly, his tone filled with anxiety: "It sounds like the sound of horse hooves. Judging from the sound, there are no less than three thousand people!"

"No! We have to leave now."

Then, he raised his voice and shouted, "Come on, the convoy must turn around immediately, leave everything behind, and leave immediately!"

Hearing Wang Xuance's decisive order, Wang Yan was stunned, with an expression of disbelief on his face: "Xuance, are you serious?"

"These are precious gifts bestowed by His Majesty upon those small nations. How can you just throw them away like that?"

"This represents the dignity and face of the Tang Dynasty!"

"These gifts carry your majesty's friendship with your allies. If you just throw them away like that, how will you explain to your majesty when you return?"

"It's too late, uncle!"

Wang Xuance interrupted Wang Yan directly, his voice becoming particularly loud due to his anxiety, almost shouting: "Didn't you hear me? Abandon the things where they are! Evacuate immediately! The enemy will be here in a moment. Saving your life is the most important thing now, and you can't care about these material things!"

After saying that, he planned to lead everyone on horseback and ride back.

However, they were, after all, a team of envoys who had been traveling abroad for a long time. Even though they were accompanied by soldiers, the long period of diplomatic career and the relatively peaceful environment had long made these soldiers no longer as brave as they used to be.

Wang Xuance has an extraordinary hearing talent and can keenly capture extremely subtle sounds.

At this moment, he could clearly feel the sound of horse hooves approaching, and each sound seemed to hit his heart heavily.

He knew in his heart that it was too late.

The people coming are cavalry. In this vast and empty wilderness, competing with cavalry in speed is undoubtedly seeking death.

Thinking of this, Wang Xuance's heart hardened, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He rode his horse, galloping from the front of the team to the back, shouting as he ran: "Prepare for battle, the enemy is attacking, prepare for battle! This is a battle of life and death, men of the Tang Dynasty, do not retreat!"

When they heard Wang Xuance's cry, everyone's first reaction was disbelief.

After all, the Tang Dynasty had not been attacked by an enemy for a long time. In their opinion, the Tang Dynasty was now powerful and feared by all. Would any enemy dare to provoke them?

Is there any small country that is not afraid of being easily destroyed by the Tang Dynasty?

Your Majesty has solemnly declared that any country that dares to take action against the Tang Dynasty will face the fate of national destruction.

To this day, they have long been accustomed to the invincibility and strength of the Tang Dynasty, and even don’t know who in the world is worthy of being the enemy of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, when everyone heard Wang Xuance's words, their first reaction was disbelief.

But facts soon verified Wang Xuance's words.

In the envoy team, those battle-hardened soldiers became alert in an instant.

Although they didn't hear any sound, they felt the ground beneath their feet shaking slightly.

This meant that a large number of cavalry were charging towards them. All they could feel now was the aftermath of the horse's hooves.

The shaking of the ground became more and more obvious, as if an invisible giant hand was shaking the earth violently.

All at once, the soldiers followed Wang Xuance's lead and shouted, "Prepare for battle!" "Prepare for battle!" "Form a battle array!" "Meet the enemy!"

The sounds rose and fell, resounding through the sky.

The soldiers acted quickly, some quickly took out their muskets, and some drew out their Tang swords, the blades rubbing against the scabbards making crisp sounds.

They quickly formed a defensive formation according to the formation they had trained in, and protected the core personnel and supplies of the delegation in the middle.

The ground shook more and more frequently, and the sound of horse hooves became clearer and clearer.

Wang Yan glanced at Wang Xuance. He drew out the Tang horizontal sword he carried with him. The blade flashed with cold light, emitting a cold aura: "Xuance, we have more people than you. If the situation gets bad, you go first."

"Your uncle is quite old, and I'm here to cover for you! It's worth it!"

"Even if I die in battle today, I will protect you!"

At this moment, the entire delegation was on high alert, and the tense atmosphere was like an invisible net, covering everyone.