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

"Your Majesty, was I right? The city gate is still open." Mr. Qi's mouth curled up slightly, and his eyes flashed with an unconcealable smug light.

At this time, the wind outside the city gate was whistling, making his clothes rustle, but it could not blow away the smile on his face.

He slowly raised his hand, which was bony yet full of strength, and gently stroked the beard he had grown for a long time.

Mr. Qi was filled with joy and said, "Your Majesty, I have waited so long for this day. Years of planning have finally paid off. I am an official fan, but I have never found a king I can get along with. It is not easy to meet you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, please give me a high position when the time comes. After all, it is my honor to be your successor."

As Mr. Qi spoke, he narrowed his eyes. A scene of himself wearing gorgeous official uniform and accepting the worship of everyone in the court appeared in his mind. His smile became brighter and the anticipation in his eyes almost overflowed.

The military flag beside me fluttered in the wind, and the pattern on the flag seemed to be given life, dancing with the wind, as if cheering for the coming glory.

Mr. Qi was overjoyed and thought to himself, "I've been adrift all my life, but now I'm finally going to be successful. I want everyone to know what I'm capable of."

Li Chengqian looked at Mr. Qi's expression and couldn't help laughing. A meaningful arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Mr. Qi, aren't you afraid that the bow will be put away after the bird is dead and the dog will be cooked after the rabbit is dead?"

His voice was low and magnetic, slowly spreading in the air.

Li Chengqian felt somewhat helpless towards this gentleman, but he also knew his character well.

Mr. Qi shook his head vigorously, his eyes became extremely serious, as if they could penetrate the heavy fog and look straight into the depths of Li Chengqian's heart.

"If it were someone else, I would have left long ago. Why would I stay in Xianyang City to assist?"

There was an unquestionable firmness in his tone, and he took a small step forward and stood straighter.

"Your Majesty, you are different. You are the most special person I have ever met in my half-life of traveling in the Tang Dynasty. You are so special that you seem to not belong to this era."

There was a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if he was lost in memories of the past.

The soldiers around were lined up in neat rows, their armor shining coldly in the sun, like a steel forest, exuding a cold aura.

Mr. Qi was filled with admiration for Li Chengqian. Recalling his time with Li Chengqian, he thought to himself, "Your Majesty cares about the world and thinks only of the people. He is completely different from those emperors who only care about power and profit. I will definitely help Your Majesty achieve great things."

"Your brilliant ideas and policies for people's livelihood are not inconceivable to the emperors of previous lives, but they were emperors. They sat high on the dragon throne, blinded by power and desire. Their hearts were only focused on their own country and people, so how could they truly care about the lives of ordinary people? On the surface, the idea that the people are more important than the emperor is as precious as gold, but that is just a guise they use to whitewash the situation and appease the people. In private, when they truly weigh the pros and cons, the lives of the people are like grass in their eyes, worthless."

Mr. Qi's tone was cold, but his eyes flashed with a mixture of anger and regret.

"Your Majesty is different. Your Majesty only cares about the well-being of the people. Your Majesty has the people of the world in his heart. What a broad mind! This is a quality I have never seen in other emperors."

"If the world could always be governed by someone like Your Majesty, the people would surely live and work in peace and contentment. I will definitely help Your Majesty maintain this innocent heart."

Li Chengqian ignored Mr. Qi's disrespect. He was already accustomed to Mr. Qi's straightforward and unrestrained way of speaking.

Most of the time, Mr. Qi acts casually and unconcernedly, like a gust of free wind, unconstrained by worldly etiquette.

When Li Chengqian first met Mr. Qi, it was in a quiet corner of Xianyang City.

He was standing among a group of children, wearing a teacher's robe that had been washed to a pale color, a square scarf on his head, and holding a scroll, dressed like a standard teacher.

Surrounded by simple houses, the walls covered with mottled traces of time, but the laughter of children filled the place with life. Li Chengqian curiously asked his name, but he kept his lips tightly shut. No matter how Li Chengqian asked, he would never tell, just smiled mysteriously, leaving people puzzled.

Anyway, everyone who knew him called him Mr. Qi or Master Qi.

Every day he would teach children from ordinary families how to read and write in a corner of Xianyang City.

He taught seriously and the children were devoted to learning. The sound of their reading seemed like the most beautiful music in Xianyang City, interwoven with the noise of the surrounding market, forming a unique picture of human life.

Li Chengqian felt that this person was not simple at that time.

But I didn't take it too seriously.

After all, Li Chengqian had knowledge from later generations, and when facing the scholars of this era, he had a sense of superiority deep in his heart.

However, as time went on, Li Chengqian was astonished to discover that Mr. Qi was a treasure trove of knowledge, possessing a omniscience. Whether it was the complex and profound science of economics, the strategic strategies that determined the rise and fall of nations, or the obscure classics and histories... as long as there was knowledge to be found in books, he dabbled in it all, and in every field he possessed profound and unique insights.

When he explained knowledge, he cited extensively and spoke eloquently, which often amazed Li Chengqian and made him feel inferior.

And now, for Mr. Qi, the most attractive thing is the science that Li Chengqian has come up with!

Those novel theories and wonderful inventions, like a huge magnet, firmly attracted Mr. Qi.

It was from then on that Li Chengqian completely put away his superiority. He was full of admiration for Mr. Qi and regarded him as a good teacher and friend.

"Let's go to Chang'an. We have been hiding for so long, but we never thought that the throne would be within our grasp. It really makes us feel sorry for all our efforts."

Li Chengqian frowned slightly, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes. He looked up in the direction of Chang'an. The tall city walls looked even more majestic under the sunlight, but lacked the heroic smoke-filled atmosphere he expected.

The moat outside the city wall is sparkling, reflecting the shadows of the sky and the city wall, like a huge mirror, recording the changes of time.

He was relieved to have made it into the city smoothly, yet also regretted not having experienced a major battle. He thought to himself, "This journey has been too smooth. I don't know whether it's a blessing or a curse. I hope I can truly control the Tang Dynasty in the future."

"Your Majesty, do not despair. We will have many more battles to fight in the future. It is precisely because we have been accumulating strength for so long that we can now open the gates of Chang'an without bloodshed."

Mr. Qi comforted him, "The process is the same, just a little different. This doesn't mean our efforts are in vain. On the contrary, it is a reflection of our ability."

"Mr. Qi is right. I mainly want to train my soldiers." He raised the corners of his mouth and showed a confident smile.

Suddenly I became interested and turned to look at the person next to me.

"Xian Huai, let's ride the horses together and see who's faster!"

After saying this, he suddenly squeezed his legs against the horse's belly. The horse under his crotch neighed loudly and galloped out like an arrow. The horse's hooves raised clouds of dust that filled the air.

"Your Majesty, please slow down!"

Zhang Xianhuai, who was wearing a black armor, shouted helplessly. His black armor gleamed with a cold metallic luster in the sunlight, reflecting a dazzling light.

As the person in charge of bodyguard and housekeeper duties, he could only ride a fast horse to catch up. While riding his horse, he stared nervously at Li Chengqian's figure in front of him, his eyes full of worry, fearing that Li Chengqian would make a mistake.

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"Your Majesty, I heard that the Crown Prince has led his troops into Chang'an? Do you think we should kneel later?"

Fang Xuanling frowned, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He asked in a low voice with a worried look on his face, his voice trembling slightly, his eyes full of anxiety.

Fang Xuanling was apprehensive. He thought, "What should I do? If I kneel, how will Your Majesty save face? If I don't kneel, what will become of the two emperors of the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin's face was embarrassed, even the corners of his mouth twitched. His brows were deeply wrinkled into the shape of a "川" character, and his eyes showed confusion and helplessness.

"Xuanling, I am the emperor. How can an emperor kneel down, especially to his own son?"

Li Shimin lowered his voice and said to Fang Xuanling

"But the people of Chang'an have already come out and knelt on both sides of the street, waiting for the new emperor to enter the palace!"

Fang Xuanling was so anxious that he stamped his feet. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and looked at the group of civil and military officials following him with panic eyes.

Fortunately no one noticed.

Those people also looked at each other, their eyes full of hesitation and anxiety.

Li Shimin's brows furrowed even more tightly. His eyes wandered, and he was hesitant. He muttered softly, "Xuanling, should I go hide in your house?"

His voice was low, with a hint of luck. Li Shimin felt helpless. He thought, "Is my lifelong reputation going to be ruined today? Hiding isn't a solution, but it's better than being at a loss like this."

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The gate of Chang'an City.

Li Chengqian was wearing armor with delicate and gorgeous patterns, and every piece of armor was flashing with cold light.

He led his army to the gate of Chang'an on horseback. The sound of horse hooves exploded in the air like thunder, and the dust raised covered the sky, like a yellow dragon dancing.

Seeing Prince Wei Li Tai kneeling obediently at the city gate, Li Chengqian's mouth curled up slightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes, including relief, emotion, and a hint of imperceptible pity.

The flags at the city gate fluttered in the wind, as if cheering for this special moment.

"How did you react?" Li Chengqian's voice was calm and steady, yet it carried an invisible majesty.

In this noisy environment, the sound was clearly heard by everyone, causing Li Tai's body to tremble slightly.

The surrounding soldiers consciously made way for Li Chengqian. They looked at Li Chengqian with awe, and the weapons in their hands were neatly arranged aside.

Li Chengqian looked at Li Tai and said calmly.

"Brothers fighting is the most tragic thing. I hope what happened today will make you repent."

Li Tai knelt on the ground with his head lowered, his face as pale as paper, tears constantly flowing out of his eyes, wetting the ground in front of him.

He covered his face and said, "Your Majesty, I was wrong. I shouldn't have allowed others to instigate us and cause our brothers to become enemies."

His voice was tearful and full of regret, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth with difficulty.

"I was truly foolish and was taken advantage of, nearly causing a disaster. Now I only hope that Your Majesty will spare my life."

"Get up, brothers, follow the army."

Li Chengqian said this calmly. There was no blame in his eyes, only the tolerance and magnanimity of an elder brother.

When the people around saw this scene, they all whispered about it. Their eyes were filled with awe for the new emperor and touching feelings for the deep brotherly love.

The hatred between brothers cannot continue any longer, only in this way can the Tang Dynasty be more stable."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Tai felt as if he had been pardoned. He quickly stood up and stood respectfully aside. His body was still trembling slightly, and the fear in his eyes had not completely faded.

His eyes were full of gratitude as he looked at Li Chengqian.

Li Tai secretly vowed: "I will loyally assist Your Majesty from now on and never do such foolish things again."