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

In late autumn, the Ganges River, wrapped in golden fallen leaves, meanders through the morning mist.

On the river bank, the ruined temple shivers in the cold wind, and the mottled statues bear witness to the thousands of years of disputes and vicissitudes of this land.

The Tianzhu Council Hall is located on a high ground on a tributary of the Ganges. This building made of white marble is now shrouded in a depressing atmosphere.

In the conference room, the crystal chandelier emitted a dim light, stretching the figures of everyone.

The gilded scimitar on Kefu's waist flashed coldly in the light and shadow.

He had just turned thirty, with a well-defined face and a look in his eyes that showed a firmness and courage rarely seen among his peers.

Standing in the center of the conference hall, his eyes swept over the ministers present, and finally fell on the wise man sitting in the main seat.

This white-haired old man has wrinkles like the waves of the Ganges, engraved with the traces of time. He is the most respected think tank in India. He has experienced several dynasties and has seen many ups and downs.

"Great Sage, you are old now. What other choice do we have?"

Kefu's voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the empty meeting room.

The wise man slowly raised his head, his cloudy eyes fixed on Kefu, and his old voice was filled with fatigue: "Young man, war is not a joke."

"Once this war begins, there will be no chance of neutrality. All we have to do is resist with all our might, or we will be destroyed."

Kefu said lightly.

"Do you know the strength of the Tang Dynasty? It's an insurmountable mountain. How can we compete with it?"

Kefu took a step forward, his posture as straight as a pine tree: "Of course I know!"

"We have only two choices before us. One is resistance, the other is submission to the Tang Dynasty."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire meeting room fell into a dead silence. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and hesitation.

In fact, everyone present is well aware of the power of the Tang Dynasty.

In the far east, the territory of the Tang Dynasty was like a giant dragon.

Wherever the Tang army went, they were invincible.

They had advanced iron smelting technology, and the weapons they made were extremely sharp.

Their agriculture was well developed, the people had enough food and clothing, and the army had sufficient food and fodder.

Their military system is complete and their soldiers are well-trained.

According to legend, a Tang army of a thousand men, equipped with sophisticated weapons such as muskets, bows and crossbows, was able to defeat an enemy army of ten thousand men with a smaller force, forcing the enemy to flee in disarray.

How can one not be intimidated by such an enemy?

"Fight? Do we really have a chance of winning against the Tang Dynasty?"

An elderly minister said in a trembling voice, "That's the Tang Dynasty. The Tang army has never been defeated."

"Everyone has enough to eat and everyone has the best equipment."

"It would be no problem for a Tang army of a thousand to defeat our army of ten thousand."

"Can we really defeat such an enemy?"

His words expressed the doubts in everyone's hearts.

He knew that everyone was covering up for no other reason than fear.

They were afraid that the Tang Dynasty's cavalry would flatten the land of India and that they would become slaves of a conquered nation.

But he was unwilling to accept this. The land of India had been divided for too long and was finally unified again. Was he going to surrender to others again out of fear?

"The Tang Dynasty is very strong, but we just stood up and the Tang Dynasty wants us to kneel down again."

A flash of anger flashed in Kefu's eyes. "I don't want to do it anymore. Since you guys don't dare to say it, I'll say it."

"My idea is to resist Tang!"

His voice was like thunder, exploding in the conference room.

"Who's in favor, who's against? Vote." Kefu glanced at the crowd. "If you all oppose, then I will take my sword and go to the front lines to resist the Tang army."

"We in Tianzhu have been kneeling for too long. This time, if we kneel again, we may never be able to stand up again."

After saying that, he turned around, facing away from the crowd, and no longer looked at the ballots that were about to be cast.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and the air became heavy.

The ministers looked at each other, but no one took the initiative.

Just when Kofu thought he would be fighting alone, there was a commotion behind him.

"Anti Tang!" A weak voice sounded.

Then, the second and third voices came one after another, "Anti-Tang! Anti-Tang!"

The voices gradually gathered into a torrent, echoing throughout the conference hall.

Kefu's body trembled slightly. It turned out that the people of India were so brave.

At this moment, the people of India were united and arrived at the Tang Dynasty together.

Kefu knew that he had become the hope in the hearts of the people of India and the heroic ruler of this land.

He secretly vowed that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would lead the people of India to defend their homeland and fight the Tang Dynasty to the end.

At the same time, in the far West, the wheel of history was also rolling forward.

The Ottoman army rushed towards the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire like a surging tide.

Beneath the city walls, war drums roared and arrows rained down. The Eastern Roman soldiers fought desperately, but gradually became exhausted under the fierce attacks of the Ottoman Empire.

After several days of fierce fighting, Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, was finally captured.

The Ottoman soldiers rushed into the city, burning, killing and looting, and the once glorious city was instantly reduced to ruins.

The Holy Roman Empire, a vast empire that once dominated the European continent, has completely become history under the impact of various forces.

And in every corner of the West, Arab merchants wandered around like ghosts.

They lobbied vigorously in taverns and markets.

"The Tang Dynasty is marching westward! By then, no one will be left alive in this western land!"

Their words were full of fear and incitement, and for a time, people in Western countries were in panic.

When people mentioned the East, their faces changed drastically.

At this time in the Tang Dynasty's Chang'an, the imperial palace was bustling with activity.

Wang Xuance completed his mission and returned to Chang'an to report. He knelt in the main hall and reported in detail to Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, on his mission to various countries, admitting that no country was willing to form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty.

Li Zhi sat on the dragon throne with a calm expression.

He raised his hand slightly, signaling Wang Xuance to stand up. "I sent the envoy only to end the war quickly."

“It’s better to have allies, but it’s okay if you don’t.”

"This war is meant to fight against all enemies."

"There are no friends in the Tang Dynasty, only myself."

There was a sense of domineering confidence in his words.

After hearing Li Zhi's words, none of the ministers in the court showed any surprise.

In their minds, the Tang Dynasty was the Celestial Empire, without the need to rely on others. Even if they fought alone, they could still conquer the world.

At the end of Yonghui's first year, Datang's preparations for war were nearing completion.

Troops from all over the country gathered at the border, and countless food, fodder and weapons were transported to the front line.

After a long period of preparation, the number of capable warriors in the Tang Dynasty reached an unprecedented three million.

This was a huge army. Ninety percent of the soldiers were wearing armor and holding advanced muskets. Each of them was equipped with twenty rounds of ammunition.

The number of heavy armored troops also reached 30,000. They rode tall war horses, wore heavy armor, and held long spears and swords.

The once world-famous Three Thousand Camps and Black Armor Army, after being reorganized, once again stand on this land.

Military flags were flying everywhere in the Tang Dynasty, covering the sky and the sun.

The soldiers' shouts shook the earth and their morale was high.

Everyone knows that His Majesty will start a war next year!

A war that sweeps the world is about to begin.

In Tianzhu, Kefu was also making intensive preparations, sending people everywhere to collect food and grass, recruit soldiers, and repair the city.

On the banks of the Ganges, soldiers can be seen training every day. They shout slogans and wave weapons. Although their equipment is far inferior to that of the Tang army, the determination in their eyes is no less.