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

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows slightly, stretched out his hand, and slowly took the report. Then, he gently tore off the sealing wax and slowly opened the report.

As his eyes moved across the paper word by word, his brows, which had been as calm as a lake, couldn't help but furrow tightly.

There was a barely perceptible flash of anger in his eyes, and the majesty emanating from within made the ministers behind him confused.

Upon seeing this, the civil and military officials immediately started whispering to each other like a flock of startled birds.

They were dressed in official uniforms of various colors. At this moment, they cast doubtful glances at each other, their eyes full of speculation.

They stood in their respective positions, their bodies swaying slightly, and some even leaned forward unconsciously, trying to capture more information.

Li Chengqian was silent for a moment. That moment of silence was like the calm before the storm, which made people feel a little uneasy.

Then he handed the report to Mr. Qi who was standing beside him. Mr. Qi was wearing a gray robe, a black kerchief on his head, and had a thin face.

He took the report and glanced at it quickly, but in the blink of an eye, his usually calm and composed expression showed some surprise.

Seeing this, Li Wei quickly stepped forward and took the report from Mr. Qi. He cleared his throat, his voice a little dry in the slightly tense atmosphere.

Then, he read aloud the contents: "The Indian barbarians brazenly attacked our Tang Dynasty envoys, injuring some members. Fortunately, the envoys fought back bravely, chasing the barbarians for over a hundred miles and beheading over a thousand..."

This news immediately made everyone angry.

They automatically ignored the following content and only heard the first sentence.

The Indian barbarians brazenly attacked our Tang Dynasty delegation!

"Your Majesty, we must attack! We must!" A general's face flushed red. "These ignorant barbarians actually dared to attack our Tang Dynasty envoys. This is a blatant provocation to the majesty of our Tang Dynasty. Their crime is unforgivable and unpardonable!"

"Your Majesty, please send troops immediately to destroy India! Let them know that the majesty of the Tang Dynasty is inviolable!"

Another minister echoed loudly, his voice distorted with excitement, veins bulging on his forehead, as if he had an irreconcilable hatred with India and wanted to destroy it immediately.

For a moment, the blood of the generals was boiling. They all clasped their fists and asked for battle. The muscles in their arms were tense. They couldn't wait to rush to the battlefield to flatten India and avenge this humiliation.

Su Dingfang stood quietly in the queue. No matter how noisy the surroundings were, he seemed to be out of it.

He just watched everything in the court silently, his lips tightly closed, without saying a word, thinking about the pros and cons behind the war, and seemed to be guessing the true thoughts in His Majesty's mind.

Like him, many ministers remained silent. Their expressions varied, some with furrowed brows, and some with flickering eyes.

They did not reveal their intentions, but just waited quietly, waiting for His Majesty's holy will.

In their minds, whether to fight this war or not depends entirely on the emperor's decision. They do not need to make hasty decisions for the emperor and should not express their opinions easily.

Li Chengqian looked at the angry ministers and did not speak immediately. Instead, he picked up the teacup on the table, blew on it gently, and took a sip of tea calmly.

He was giving everyone time to calm down while he also sorted out his own thoughts.

After the noise in the court gradually died down and calm returned, he slowly spoke.

"The distance between our Great Tang and India is thousands of miles, the road is long and the mountains and rivers are dangerous. It is only a matter of thought for me to send a large army to destroy India."

"I also believe that the warriors of my Great Tang can easily destroy India."

He paused briefly, his gaze like a sharp sword sweeping across the courtiers before continuing, "I suspect that in the long history books, only the year and month will be recorded: I sent a great army to attack India and annihilate the country. It's only a few words, but behind these few words, countless Tang soldiers sacrificed their lives. Behind each number, there is a life lost, and a family shattered."

At this point, Li Chengqian's expression grew serious. "While I'm still here, you're already dissatisfied with my policies. If I pass away in the future, will the people of this world still have a good life?"

"You want to fight? Fine. Come on. How about letting your descendants go to the battlefield and conquer India for me?"

Li Chengqian said with a smile, but there was a deep meaning in that smile that made people shudder.

Beneath that smile, he hid his dissatisfaction with the selfish mentality of his ministers.

From the public's perspective, it is easy to speak without any worries.

When the ministers heard Li Chengqian's words, they immediately shut their mouths and looked at each other.

There was a guilty look in their eyes, and no one dared to speak.

The originally noisy court suddenly became quiet, and one could even hear each other's nervous heartbeats.

When it comes to war, just let the children of the common people go. Their children are precious. What will they do if anything happens to them?

They all have their own little calculations in mind.

Seeing no one say anything, Li Chengqian snorted coldly, a sound that sent chills down one's spine. "How dare a mere Indian nation attack our Tang Dynasty envoys? While the damage to the envoys may not be serious, this is absolutely intolerable."

"Wang Xuance has done well, Lord Li, and I will promote him to the first rank. I remember the position of Minister of Rites is still vacant, so let Wang Xuance take the position."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Minister of Personnel Li Jingxuan stepped forward and bowed to accept the order.

"It's not that I don't fight wars. I've fought too many. This throne of mine is held up by the people, who have sacrificed their blood and lives to support it."

"The peaceful days we have today were bought with their blood and flesh!"

Li Chengqian's eyes softened, as if he recalled the soldiers who fought bloody battles for the Tang Dynasty. Their heroic figures and their passionate sacrifices appeared before his eyes one by one.

"You've all been to Xianyang, right? You've seen its prosperity, but have you ever seen every household in Xianyang clad in mourning and white silk? That's all because of the war. Countless families have lost loved ones, countless children have lost their fathers, and countless wives have lost their husbands."

Li Chengqian's words caused ripples in the hearts of the ministers. Some of them looked guilty, while others fell into deep thought.

"Convey my decree and have the five kings of India come to Chang'an to see me."

Li Chengqian's voice became firm and powerful again.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

When the ministers heard Li Chengqian's words, they all echoed him, and their voices echoed throughout the court.

Some of their voices expressed genuine admiration, while others expressed helpless obedience. Amidst the chorus of voices, each of them had their own ulterior motives.

But Li Chengqian quickly changed the subject, with a meaningful smile on his face that was hard to understand.

"Everyone, which of your children would you like to go on a diplomatic mission to India on my behalf and convey my will?"

Going to Tianzhu? This really stumped everyone.

If you let your children go to a remote and dangerous place like Tianzhu, what if something happens to them?

Isn't there a ready-made embassy? Why does Your Majesty insist on sending their sons and nephews to India, a thousand miles away?

For a moment, everyone's resentment towards Li Chengqian increased, but no one dared to show it, and could only silently hide this dissatisfaction in their hearts. The hall fell into silence again, with only the sound of light breathing coming one after another.