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

In the oasis shrouded in the afterglow, Emile's words stirred up a thousand waves, but then fell into silence in an instant.

All the Arabs around were silent. There was confusion, shock, and more importantly, an indescribable complex emotion in their eyes.

This matter is like a mystery that has been covered in dust for a long time. No one has ever seen it so clearly in front of them. They have never thought that the appearance of the Tang Dynasty army has such a profound meaning hidden behind it.

"In my opinion, the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty is no less capable than their Heavenly Khan, and may even surpass him."

Emile looked up at the horizon. The last ray of sunlight was gradually being swallowed by the darkness. The sky was getting darker, just like his heavy mood at the moment.

As he finished speaking, he slowly bent down, his knees making a slight friction sound as they touched the sand. He felt as if his spine had been pulled out, and he was filled with a deep sense of powerlessness.

He stretched out his rough, calloused fingers and gently picked up a handful of sand. His movements were slow and solemn, as if what he was picking up was not sand, but the former glory and...

Then he put the sand into his mouth. The dry and rough particles rolled in his mouth, bringing an unbearable bitterness, but he seemed unaware of it. He let the tears slide down his cheeks, drip onto the sand, and disappear in an instant.

Then, he could no longer hold on and fell to the ground with a plop. His shoulders trembled violently and the sobs that had been suppressed for so long finally broke through his throat and echoed over the oasis, he sobbed uncontrollably.

When the Arabs around saw Emile's appearance, they were stunned for a moment, with confusion on their faces.

They looked at each other, as if waiting for someone to give a reasonable explanation.

"Emile, what are you doing?"

A young Arab guy, with an anxious look on his face, took a few steps forward and tried to help Emile up, but Emile gently pushed him away.

"Why are you crying like this all of a sudden?"

An older businessman frowned and squatted down, trying to comfort Emile, but he didn't know where to start.

With his face pressed against the ground, Amir cried out, "The enemy's army is rampaging through the land of our Arab Empire, and our king is turning a blind eye."

"Look, is this an embassy? This is clearly the Tang army! My Arab Empire has never suffered such humiliation!"

His voice was filled with tears and echoed in the empty oasis. Every word he spoke was like a sharp knife, piercing the hearts of the Arabs around him.

Emir's words ignited the long-suppressed grief and anger in the hearts of the surrounding Arabs.

Yes, this is the land of the Arab Empire. They once called the shots here and were the overlords of this land. How majestic and awe-inspiring they were.

But now, the Tang army is stationed here openly, as if it is in an empty land. This feeling of being ridden on the head makes every Arab's eyes gradually red, and their eyes are full of anger.

For a moment, sadness spread rapidly among the Arab crowd like a plague. Some people lowered their heads and shed tears silently, some clenched their fists, their joints turned white due to the force, and some looked up to the sky and sighed.

In sharp contrast to the Arabs' sorrow was the Tang people's uncontrollable joy.

Even if you are in a foreign country and doing business on another country's soil, you will feel extremely safe with the protection of your own country's army.

The merchants of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions felt this most deeply. In the past, when the Western Regions were awash with states, they struggled to survive on the trade routes, taking every step with caution, fearing both Arab plunder and the Tang Dynasty's authority. It felt as if they were caught in a chasm, vulnerable to being crushed at any moment.

But now, they have all become citizens of the Tang Dynasty. After truly integrating into the Tang Dynasty, they have come to realize the strength and tolerance of the Tang Dynasty, and their sense of security is more abundant than ever before.

Their faces were filled with confident smiles, and they moved freely in the oasis, which was in stark contrast to the sadness of the Arabs around them.

Li Jingyou could finally breathe a sigh of relief. After many days of long journey, sleeping in the open air, exposed to the sun and rain, he was physically and mentally exhausted. Now that he had arrived at the oasis, his tense nerves could finally relax.

The children of the accompanying ministers were also relieved and they chattered about it in the military camp.

There are many merchants traveling to this oasis, bringing with them a wide variety of novelties, exquisite handicrafts, exotic spices and jewelry, as well as rare and exotic objects that have never been seen before. Each one exudes a unique charm and attracts people's attention.

The curiosity of these young people was instantly ignited, and they were eager to go out and buy some interesting things. So, they gathered in groups of two or three and found Li Jingyou.

"Your Highness, there are so many fun things outside. We want to go shopping and buy some."

A child with sparkling eyes pulled Li Jingyou's sleeve.

"Yes, Your Highness, we promise to go early and return early and not cause any trouble."

Another child echoed the sentiment, clasping his hands together in a praying manner, his eyes full of pleading.

Li Jingyou listened to their words and felt a little moved. After all, he really needed to relax after traveling all the way. He nodded slightly, his lips curled up, revealing a gentle smile, and said, "Okay, I'll go talk to General Qin."

After a little thought, he went to look for Qin Ruzhao.

"General Qin, there are many merchants outside now, it's very lively, we want to go shopping and buy some things."

Li Jingyou looked at Qin Ruzhao with a gentle smile on his face.

But he never expected that Qin Ruzhao would refuse without hesitation: "Your Highness, you cannot leave the barracks. If you want to buy anything, tell the soldiers and ask them to help you."

Qin Ruzhao's tone left no room for negotiation.

His eyes were fixed on Li Jingyou, telling him that this was absolutely impossible.

Hearing Qin Ruzhao's answer, a trace of resentment flashed across Li Jingyou's face, and he couldn't help but ask: "General Qin, why can't we go out to buy things? Can't we relax for a while?"

He frowned slightly, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

He didn't understand why he was rejected so firmly just because he went out to the market to buy some things.

Qin Ruzhao's expression was solemn. He slowly shook his head and explained, "Your Highness, this is not the Tang Dynasty, but the barbarian land of Arabia."

"The Arabs regard the Tang Dynasty as a scourge, and have long harbored resentment. Not only do they hold grudges against you, Your Highness, but even ordinary Tang citizens harbor resentment."

"The news that His Royal Highness is accompanying us on this mission has already been made public. It's inevitable that there will be those with ulterior motives plotting something treacherous. If we were to encounter those desperate individuals, they might risk everything to fight you, Your Highness. In this situation, how can you leave, Your Highness?"

"Only in this military camp can we resist, even if the Arabs lead their army to attack us, with our strength, we will never be able to resist them."