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

In the Liangyi Hall, the thick scent of sandalwood wafts in the air, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere in the hall.

Li Chengqian leaned against the armchair with his eyes tightly closed. His face was slightly pale and he had dark circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he had not been able to sleep all night. In his mind, the words that Su Zhi had said last night lingered in his mind.

Recalling last night, Li Chengqian told her about Hu Bugui's treatment plan, but Su Zhi spoke firmly.

“I choose the first option.”

As soon as these words came out, Li Chengqian fell silent.

He asked, "Lingxi'er, why?"

Su Zhi just said softly: "You'er hasn't come back yet."

Su Zhi is very smart. How could she not notice that Li Chengqian has been carrying out drastic reforms over the years?

She sensed that the power in His Majesty's hands was quietly slipping away with the advancement of reform, and the Crown Prince was also affected by this wave of reform.

At the moment, You'er is still young and innocent, and everything seems to be calm.

But Su Zhi couldn't help but imagine that time would fly by, and when You'er grew up and stepped into the center of the vortex of power, facing the temptation and disputes of power, would they, father and son, repeat the mistakes of Emperor Taizong and fall into the desperate situation of father and son killing each other?

Will the Xuanwu Gate Incident, which once shocked the world, be repeated in an even more tragic manner one day in the future?

When Su Zhi thought of this, her heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand. She prayed countless times in her heart that she would never see that nightmarish day.

Li Chengqian was immersed in memories, his heart filled with confusion.

His eyes were full of struggle, and he asked himself again and again, which one is more important, the people's well-being and happiness or the emperor's legacy that will last for generations?

This question was like an unsolvable mystery, weighing heavily on his heart and making him feel unprecedentedly confused.

He began to question the beliefs he had always held. Could this thorny road of transforming the family empire into a public empire really lead the Tang Dynasty to glory?

Or is this just an unrealistic dream of mine?

Just when Li Chengqian was completely overwhelmed by confusion, a slight knock on the door suddenly sounded.

Li Chengqian opened his eyes tiredly, and what came into his sight was Mr. Qi's concerned face.

Mr. Qi bowed his body, took small steps, walked into the hall, clasped his fists and saluted, and said, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Li Chengqian sat up straight and tried to cheer himself up. Although his voice was a little hoarse, it was still strong.

"Master Qi, there is no time to lose."

"You must immediately select the most elite messenger and have him deliver my decree to the delegation at the fastest speed, over a thousand miles."

"Tell Ruzhao to have the soldiers put on their armor immediately and march quickly."

He paused, then added emphatically, "The diplomatic mission has been changed to a military expedition. Ruzhao must be allowed to return to the capital with You'er before the New Year. This decree will not be altered in any way!"

When Mr. Qi heard this, he was stunned at first, with confusion written all over his face.

However, he was a meticulous person after all, and after a little thought, he suddenly realized it.

The Queen's condition must have worsened rapidly, which is why His Majesty was so anxious to recall the Crown Prince.

He raised his head and cautiously advised, "Your Majesty, why don't you show some leniency and allow the delegation to return now?"

"We can go on this mission to India later, so why rush it?"

Li Chengqian shook his head without hesitation, his expression growing more solemn as he said seriously, "This diplomatic mission to India is a matter of paramount importance to the prestige of the Tang Dynasty. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the might of our Tang Dynasty to the barbarians."

"How can you change your plans and alter your orders so arbitrarily just because of a small personal matter of mine?"

"Not only will this make the Tang Dynasty a laughing stock, it will also shake the very foundation of our nation."

"Old Qi, you must do as I say. There must be no mistakes."

Seeing that Li Chengqian's attitude was as firm as a rock, Mr. Qi said no more.

Looking at Li Chengqian's haggard appearance, his worry grew even heavier, and he couldn't help but advise again: "Your Majesty, you must have not slept last night again."

"Once this matter is settled, you must go get some good sleep and take care of yourself."

"The whole Tang Dynasty depends on you, Your Majesty. The Tang Dynasty cannot do without you."

Li Chengqian smiled wryly and shook his head, responding, "The Tang Dynasty can continue to function normally even without anyone."

"Everything in this world has its own established laws, just like the changing of the seasons, spring coming and winter going, flowers blooming and falling. This is the way of nature, and no one can resist or change it."

Mr. Qi frowned and retorted, "Your Majesty, that's true, but without your constant attention, would the Tang Dynasty still be as prosperous as it is today, with its people living and working in peace and contentment?"

"Although spring will arrive as scheduled, without Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty will be completely changed and will never be the same again."

Li Chengqian was silent for a moment, a firm look flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said, "No, the Tang Dynasty is still the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty that stands tall and majestic."

"It will still be the Tang Dynasty where the world is for all."

"I have a new plan in mind. As long as I proceed steadily according to my ideas, this world will not change, and this prosperous era for the public will continue."

When Mr. Qi heard this, he suddenly raised his head with shock in his eyes.

Li Chengqian looked at Mr. Qi's expression, waved his hand, and said, "Old Qi, stop thinking about it."

"By the way, have the things I asked the Ministry of Industry to carefully craft been delivered to the palace?"

Mr. Qi quickly came to his senses, nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, it has been delivered."

"But I am not very knowledgeable and have never seen such a strange object. It looks strange, but it has wheels. I guess it is an unprecedented means of transportation, right?"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly and said, "Master Qi, you are indeed very intelligent. Your guess is absolutely correct."

"This is truly a mobility device, and its biggest advantage is that it can be mass-produced."

"Once they are mass-produced in the future, it will be much more convenient for the people of the Tang Dynasty to travel. This will be a great thing for improving people's livelihood and promoting trade."

"However, Lao Qi, I still want to ask you a question first. Do you think the current Tang Dynasty is good?"

“Are the people really living well?”

Hear what Li Chengqian said.

Mr. Qi nodded as a matter of course.

"Your Majesty, there has never been such a prosperous era since the Qin and Han dynasties. Even the word 'prosperous' cannot describe the present."

"Your Majesty, you have never seen the horrific scene of thousands of miles of bones and people eating their own children."

"Life like this is something the common people can't even dream of. Having enough to eat and being able to read is something that the common people can't even dream of. Your Majesty, you know that people starving to death is something that is rarely seen in the Tang Dynasty."