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

In the fifteenth year of Qianwu, the autumn became deeper and deeper, and the autumn wind with a hint of coolness blew across every inch of Chang'an.

The branches and leaves of the trees along the street gradually turned golden and orange-red, rustling in the breeze.

In this poetic and charming late autumn, a magnificent Great Hall of the People, after countless days and nights of meticulous carving and construction, finally stood proudly in the center of Chang'an under the attention of all people.

The Great Hall of the People is magnificent, with well-arranged flying eaves and brackets, and solid and sturdy vermilion beams and pillars, demonstrating the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty.

Its architectural style combines traditional royal style with the rustic folk customs, and every detail contains the ingenuity and hard work of the craftsmen.

At the entrance to the Great Hall, a massive stone sculpture stands out. Depicting Li Chengqian, it was meticulously carved by skilled craftsmen using the finest stone, taking months to complete.

Li Chengqian in the stone sculpture stands tall, with his arms outstretched and a friendly smile on his face. He looks affectionately at every Tang Dynasty citizen who passes by him, welcoming everyone to this place that belongs to everyone, where everyone, rich or poor, noble or humble, or where they come from, can feel equality and respect.

Almost at the same time when the Great Hall of the People was completed, a special diplomatic mission to India was also announced to be formed.

The composition of this delegation was very unique, consisting of children of Tang Dynasty officials.

As soon as this news came out, it caused an uproar in Chang'an City and unsurprisingly made the front page of the Tang Daily.

For ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty, this was undoubtedly an unprecedented new thing.

In their opinion, being an envoy to India was a dangerous and difficult task.

The journey is long and the mountains and rivers are dangerous. Not only do you have to endure the fatigue of the long journey, but you also have to face various unknown risks along the way.

In the past, most of those who undertook such hard work were children from ordinary families, known as "country bumpkins".

For the sake of their livelihood and their families, they had to leave their homes and embark on this journey full of unknowns.

The children of officials always live in a comfortable environment and enjoy various privileges and care. When will it be their turn to do such hard and tiring work?

The people couldn't help but whisper to each other, talking among themselves, their eyes full of confusion.

In stark contrast to the reaction of the local people in Chang'an, the foreigners living in the Tang Dynasty were so envious when they heard the news that the delegation was about to go to India.

During this era, the Tang Dynasty was strong, its culture flourished, and its reputation spread far and wide.

Being able to serve the Tang Dynasty is like obtaining a pass to nobility, which means having a superior identity and status.

All the foreigners who were able to come to Chang'an and settle down were famous people in their own countries.

They were either scholars, businessmen, or nobles, and they came from thousands of miles away to this prosperous land with a yearning for the Tang Dynasty.

Even though the mission to India was full of hardships, they still flocked to it and scrambled to participate.

In order to seize this precious opportunity, they spared no effort in spending a great deal of time and energy, continuously submitting applications to the Tang government.

They spoke sincerely, were persistent, and even asked others to plead for them, just to be a member of the delegation.

However, the attitude of the Tang Dynasty government was extremely firm. No matter how much these foreigners begged, they would never be allowed to get involved in the Tang Dynasty's diplomatic affairs.

Because in the minds of the people of the Tang Dynasty, this mission not only concerns diplomatic relations, but is also closely linked to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty and cannot tolerate any mistakes.

The Tang Daily gave a detailed report on the mission to India.

Between the lines, a lot of information about the mission was written, with emphasis on the special feature that the mission members were children of officials.

Strangely, all the introductions about the members only gave a rough description without naming any names.

This is like casting a veil of mystery over the list of envoys, making people more curious.

In fact, only those officials who were in the Taiji Hall and participated in the discussion of the core affairs of the court truly knew the enormous weight behind this list of envoys. It involved the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

At this moment, outside the Taiji Hall, the autumn wind was blowing and the chill was biting.

But such weather could not at all cool the anxiety in the hearts of the ministers.

They were a black mass, kneeling in an orderly manner and unable to get up.

This kind of scene is extremely rare in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

On weekdays, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers was harmonious, and the atmosphere in the court was relatively relaxed. Everyone sat together and discussed state affairs.

This was the first time since the founding of the Tang Dynasty that all the officials knelt in unison at the entrance of the Taiji Hall.

Anyone with a little common sense would understand that there is generally only one possibility when this happens.

That is, all officials collectively admonished the emperor.

This time, they gathered here to advise Your Majesty to think twice before sending an embassy to India and not to act rashly.

Even Mr. Qi knelt among the crowd with a solemn expression.

Your Majesty has had few children in his life and now has only one son. Li Jingyou is the only crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. His safety is directly related to the future of the Tang Dynasty and is undoubtedly the top priority of the Tang Dynasty.

In the eyes of everyone, the land of India is far away and unfamiliar, with poor mountains and bad waters and a harsh environment. How can the future monarch of the Tang Dynasty be allowed to set foot in such a place full of uncertainty?

Looking back at the beginning, the officials who received the notice to send their children to join the diplomatic team were full of complaints.

They felt that His Majesty was too harsh on them, the officials. They had worked hard for the court, but now he wanted his own children to suffer like this.

They may feel sorry for their children who have been spoiled since childhood and cannot bear the fatigue of the journey, or they may be worried that their children may encounter danger in a foreign country and will not be able to return safely.

So they delayed and made various excuses not to send their children.

This made the officials of the Ministry of Rites who were responsible for recruiting the delegation team frown, and the work progressed very slowly.

Only a few people came to sign up, and the entire preparatory work almost came to a standstill.

But when they heard that His Majesty had actually included Crown Prince Li Jingyou in the envoy team, almost all the officials were stunned.

They couldn't believe their ears. The crown prince of a country was actually going to embark on this dangerous diplomatic mission with their children.

Then, his eyes unconsciously turned red and tears welled up in his eyes.

They really couldn't understand why His Majesty would make such a decision to let his own son take such a huge risk.

In their hearts, His Majesty's love for the prince is obvious to all, but it is really hard to understand why he has made such a decision now.

They were soon moved by His Majesty's determination.

They realized that His Majesty was willing to let his son take risks for the benefit of the country, so what reason did they have to refuse?

So, on the day when it was learned that the prince had joined the delegation, the situation changed drastically.

Almost all officials above the fifth rank in Chang'an City seemed to be suddenly pushed by an invisible force, and anxiously sent their children to the Ministry of Rites.

Many people sent not just one child, but all their children, regardless of gender, as long as they met the requirements, were sent to the diplomatic team.

They personally packed the children's bags, gave them numerous instructions, and after making arrangements for their children, these officials hurried towards the Taiji Hall. They walked quickly and looked anxious, just to persuade His Majesty to revoke his order as soon as possible.

In their hearts, the safety of their own children is certainly important, but compared with the life of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it is really not worth mentioning.

After all, the Tang Dynasty cannot be without a successor, and the prince is the hope for the future of the Tang Dynasty. How can he take risks so easily?

The atmosphere in the Liangyi Hall was a little depressing.

Zhang Xianhuai stood at the door, looking helpless.

He paced back and forth, and finally, unable to suppress his inner anxiety, he quickly walked up to Li Chengqian.

"Your Majesty, all the officials are kneeling at the entrance of Taiji Hall. What should we do?"

Li Chengqian was originally concentrating on reviewing the memorial in his hand. Upon hearing this, he slowly put down the pen in his hand, raised his head, and looked at Zhang Xianhuai calmly.

"Is Grand Tutor Qi here too?"

He asked softly, not much emotion in his tone.

Zhang Xianhuai nodded quickly and replied, "Grand Tutor Qi is here too."

He mustered up the courage to continue, "Your Majesty, I also feel that it is too risky to let His Royal Highness go to India."

"The journey is long and arduous, with mountains and rivers teeming with dangers. The Crown Prince's life is worth a ton of gold, and it concerns the very foundation of the Tang Dynasty. It is truly unsuitable to risk it."

"Your Majesty, please take back your order!"

After saying this, he clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to Li Chengqian with a sincere attitude.