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

The Chang'an East Commercial District is extremely lively, with hawking sounds and bustling crowds every day.

The streets are bustling with traffic and shops, creating a prosperous scene.

In a corner of this bustling street, the residence of Li Wei, the Minister of Revenue, stands quietly.

The gate of the mansion is solemn and majestic, and the vermilion paint shines in the sunlight, blending with the lively atmosphere of the surroundings, yet with a unique sense of calmness.

Li Wei's reputation in the court was known to everyone, from the government to the country.

In the eyes of everyone, he is the most loyal subject of His Majesty, and some people even call him His Majesty's "loyal dog" in a slightly derogatory way.

As the Minister of Revenue, he was in charge of the financial power of the Tang Dynasty. This was an important position that required unique insights and decisiveness.

But Li Wei always seemed to lack his own opinions in the court. Whenever His Majesty proposed decisions related to financial expenditures, he never, like other ministers, raised concerns about excessive financial burdens or unreasonable spending.

Because of this, in the private discussions of many officials, he was ruthlessly compared to a villain who only knew how to flatter.

Those sarcastic words, such as "Li Wei is just your Majesty's yes-man and has no ideas of his own" and "He only has the title of Shangshu, but he is just a tool for your Majesty to make money" often reached his ears.

Li Wei was naturally aware of these rumors, but he never wavered or regretted it.

Looking back at the Tang Dynasty in the past, the country was apparently strong, with people from all over the country coming to pay tribute. The capital Chang'an was prosperous, showing the style of a great country.

But if you really go deep into the people, you will find that the lives of ordinary people are actually full of hardships.

The heavy taxes and harsh labor service made them overwhelmed.

The prosperous Tang Dynasty at that time was nothing more than a paradise for the aristocratic families and the children of the powerful. Relying on their family power and wealth, they enjoyed wealth and splendor, while the people at the bottom were struggling to make ends meet.

But now, during the Qianwu period under Your Majesty's rule, the situation is very different.

Li Wei witnessed with his own eyes the series of reform measures implemented by His Majesty, which gradually improved the lives of the people.

Land distribution became more reasonable, agricultural taxes were exempted, and people began to save their own money and gradually smiled.

In Li Wei's view, this is the prosperous Tang Dynasty that truly belongs to the common people.

Li Wei has lived his life from an unknown commoner to his current high position as the Minister of Revenue. Only he himself knows the hardships he has gone through.

Even though he now holds an important position, deep down in his heart, he never considers himself a high-ranking official.

He always felt that he was just an ordinary citizen from an ordinary background, and his roots were always among the people.

Therefore, the starting point for everything he does is always from the perspective of the people.

It is precisely because of this original intention that he can deeply understand the profound meaning behind every decision made by Your Majesty.

From the moment Your Majesty completely eliminated the threat from the aristocratic families with his extraordinary courage and insight, in Li Wei's heart, Your Majesty was no longer an ordinary emperor.

The image of His Majesty became increasingly majestic in his heart, as if a god had descended to save the Tang Dynasty from danger and lead the people to a happy life.

Li Wei raised his head and stared at the plaque hanging high above the Li Mansion for a long time.

On the plaque, the four big characters "天下为公" (The World Belongs to the Public) were written in bold and powerful strokes. He specially asked the most famous calligrapher in the city to write them.

Ever since His Majesty said these four words, Li Wei has been deeply moved by the grand ideals contained therein.

In the entire Chang'an City, only Li Wei went to Qianyu Chamber of Commerce specifically, spent a lot of money to customize such a huge plaque, and then hung it above the gate of his own house with great respect.

He often stood in front of the mansion gate, staring at these four words in a daze, his heart full of emotion.

He really couldn't understand why those people couldn't understand His Majesty's good intentions?

Everything Your Majesty has done is to make the Tang Dynasty more stable and enable the people of the world to live a good life.

Those people only see the superficial phenomena in Your Majesty's decision-making, but fail to see the deep meaning behind it to seek the welfare of the people. They are really short-sighted.

Li Wei just looked at the four words on the gate of the mansion quietly, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. After a long time, he slowly raised his foot, stepped over the threshold and stepped into the mansion.

Although he is now the Minister of Revenue, he is considered the top financial manager in the Tang Dynasty court. He holds enormous power and can have a significant impact on the country's financial direction.

But Li Wei's home does not have any of the luxury and grandeur of a high-ranking official's residence.

Unlike other officials, he did not hire many servants to take care of himself and his family's daily life.

There are only three people in his family. He and his first wife Liu Lianyi have gone through many ups and downs together and have a deep relationship.

There is also his son Li Qi who has just reached adulthood. Li Wei had a son in his old age. Li Qi is the only heir of his lineage and is naturally regarded as a treasure by him.

While thinking about the various things in the court, Li Wei walked into his own small courtyard.

In the yard, several osmanthus trees are in full bloom. When the breeze blows gently, the faint fragrance of osmanthus drifts away slowly, lingering throughout the yard, making people feel happy.

At this time, Liu Lianyi was busy in the kitchen. In the pot on the stove, the dishes were frying, emitting bursts of tempting aroma, and the sound of pots and pans colliding could be heard.

Li Wei followed the familiar voice and walked all the way to the kitchen door.

He stood there quietly, watching his wife busy in the kitchen. Her figure looked particularly warm under the light of the fireworks.

A warm feeling welled up in Li Wei's heart, and he whispered, "Madam, I'm back."

Liu Lianyi heard the voice and quickly turned around. Seeing Li Wei standing at the door, a gentle smile immediately broke out on her face.

"Husband, you're back from court. Go to the main hall and rest. You must be exhausted after traveling all the way."

"I'll make you a cup of hot tea later. The food will be ready soon. We'll eat when our son gets home from school."

Li Wei nodded and said with concern: "Thank you for your hard work, Madam. You have worked hard all day."

"I can make the tea myself, ma'am. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Although the affairs of the court are important, I can't let you shoulder all the responsibilities of the family alone."

Hearing Li Wei's words, Liu Lianyi couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You, don't worry about these household chores. You've been working hard outside for the affairs of the family and the country all day. You're exhausted. Go and take a rest."

"I'm not some pampered rich girl, I can handle these household chores easily."

"I don't have anything else important to do at home today, so my biggest responsibility is to take care of the house and make sure you and your son have no worries."

"Your husband's energy should not be wasted on such trivial household chores, but should be put into the great affairs of the country and family. You should truly serve His Majesty!"

"Your Majesty's kindness to our family is something we can never repay in this lifetime!"

Hearing Liu Lianyi's words, Li Wei nodded again, his eyes revealing determination.

"I know, ma'am, what you said is absolutely right."

"Your Majesty's kindness, I will always remember it in my heart and will do my best to help you."