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

Li Jingyou and Qin Ruzhao's departure seemed to carry a hint of loneliness as they slowly fell.

Li Chengqian looked at the empty Liangyi Hall, and the feeling of emptiness in his heart became stronger and stronger, as if a piece of him had been dug out and the wind was blowing in.

He stood with his hands behind his back for a long time before turning around.

In the study, memorials were neatly stacked on the desk. Li Chengqian sat down slowly, picked up a memorial at random and unfolded it, but his sight seemed to be obscured by a layer of mist, and the densely packed tiny calligraphy became blurred.

He sighed deeply, and now he could only calm himself by handling government affairs.

Looking back at his youth, Li Chengqian's eyes were filled with obsession with power.

At that time, he was worried about the stability of the Tang Dynasty. He was afraid that there would be any mistakes in every decision and every order.

He did not dare to share even a little bit of power, always feeling that only by holding on tightly could he ensure that the giant ship of the Tang Dynasty would move forward steadily.

As a result, all the burdens fell on his shoulders alone. Every day from the first ray of sunshine in the early morning to the silence of the night, he was buried in the mountains of government affairs.

Even staying up all night is common.

But this excessive work almost crushed him completely, and his body and mind were crumbling under the tremendous pressure.

Today, the implementation of the Five Capitals system has eliminated most of the cumbersome government affairs.

Although decentralization will inevitably bring some negative effects, such as increased difficulty in checking and balancing local power and possible deviations in the communication of government orders, it also gave Li Chengqian a rare opportunity to catch his breath.

The emperor is also a flesh and blood person with his own fatigue and limits. He is not a machine.

As the years passed, he could clearly feel the decline of his energy. He used to be able to handle government affairs until late at night without feeling tired, but now he would feel dizzy and unable to do anything after just a few hours.

It is also because of this that he gradually became more open-minded about his control over power and was no longer as stubborn as he was when he was young.

What's more, the envoys he carefully selected to send to the capital were all people of outstanding ability, and he firmly believed that they could help him protect these vast mountains and rivers.

Looking at the current Tang Dynasty, its territory is constantly expanding, from the prosperous Central Plains to the vast frontier areas, it is vast and boundless.

However, the backwardness of communication means has become a gap between the central and local governments.

Traditional communication methods such as carrier pigeons and express horses seem so powerless in the face of such a vast territory.

Fortunately, we have trains now. Without them, it would be much more difficult.

Without efficient means of communication, it would be extremely difficult to accurately control every inch of territory.

Li Chengqian was often worried about this. If the times did not progress, these lands that had been incorporated into the territory after countless difficulties would most likely be lost again in the future.

Thinking of this, he raised his hand to rub his temples, then looked at the vibrant spring scenery outside the window.

"Xian Huai, Xian Huai!" Li Chengqian's voice rang out in the silent Liangyi Hall, with a hint of fatigue.

Zhang Xianhuai, who was waiting at the door, heard the noise, stood up immediately, and walked in quickly with a nimble gait.

He saluted respectfully and said loudly: "Your Majesty!"

Li Chengqian raised his head slightly and said, "Xianhuai, the weather is fine today, with gentle breeze and beautiful weather. Please accompany me to Xianyang."

"General Li is determined to go to the border. He is old, and the journey is long and arduous. The border environment is so harsh. I am really worried about him. Come, accompany me to see him off."

Zhang Xianhuai quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty! I'll arrange for a carriage and notify the train station. I promise they'll be there in a moment!"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly. In fact, in addition to seeing Li Ji off, he also wanted to go see his two younger sisters.

They disliked the hustle and bustle of Chang'an, and even more so the red tape and intrigue in the palace.

The tranquility and peace of Xianyang, like a paradise, attracted them.

Now, they have long moved out of Tiance Mansion, bought a cozy courtyard in Xianyang, opened a tailor shop, and lived a fulfilling life.

If it were any other emperor, upon hearing that his princess sister was out in public as a businessman, he would probably have been furious, thinking that this was a blasphemy against the royal majesty and a disgrace to the royal family.

But Li Chengqian is different from them. He thinks that what is most important is that his sisters can follow their hearts, find a lifestyle they love, and live happily.

Moreover, the two younger sisters often sent hand-sewn clothes to the palace, and each piece was the latest model in their store.

It's for myself, with fine stitching, simple yet elegant style, comfortable and warm to wear.

The one for Su Zhi has perfect color matching, showing the woman's gentleness and softness.

The most was given to Li Jingyou and Li Jingyi.

Li Chengqian thought for a moment and decided to change into a black casual outfit, which was also given to him by his sisters.

Unexpectedly, at this age, he can still live off his sisters.

I have really grown up.

He didn't want to be too ostentatious, he just wanted to feel the family love as an older brother.

At the same time, the Songhe Tower in Xianyang was bustling with activity.

The laughter and chatter of the drinkers, the shouts of the waiters, and the crisp sound of wine glasses clinking together are intertwined, filling the air with a strong smell of fireworks.

Cheng Yaojin smiled broadly as he reached for the wine jug and deftly poured a generous helping of Xiaobaigan liquor into the glass in front of Li Ji. He sighed, "Maogong, do you remember the first time we came here with His Majesty?"

When Li Ji heard this, his gaze slowly fell on the clear wine in the glass, and his thoughts were instantly pulled back to many years ago.

He picked up the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all, then said slowly: "How could I not remember, those days seem like just yesterday."

"Back then, when you first drank this Xiaobaigan, your face turned red after just a few sips."

"People kindly advised you to drink slowly, but you guzzled it down like a thirsty old cow, guzzling it down in huge gulps. No one could stop you."

As he spoke, his eyes swept over the dishes on the table. The braised pork was bright red and exuded an enticing aroma. The hot pot was bubbling with broth, steaming hot, and various ingredients were tumbling around in it. "Zhijie, look at this dish! After all these years, it's still exactly the same as it was back then."

Cheng Yaojin nodded, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of sadness.

He picked up a piece of braised pork and was about to put it in his mouth when he suddenly stopped, as if he remembered something. He paused for a moment, then gently placed the meat on the empty bowl and chopsticks beside him, muttering to himself, "Lao Hei loves it. He likes this kind of braised pork."

"Mao Gong, do you remember? Back then, as soon as this plate of braised pork was served, Lao Hei grabbed most of it in the blink of an eye."

"I haven't even had two pieces yet. In the next few days, I was afraid that His Royal Highness would find out that we were secretly drinking here, so I didn't dare come back."

"Later, when I went to Xianyang, I often came to eat this braised pork, but no matter how I ate it, it didn't taste the same as it did back then."