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

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty ordered,

The imperial edict posthumously conferred upon Lu Jingshao the title of Captain of the Imperial Guards:

I, the ruler of the Tang Dynasty, inherit the great cause of my ancestors and shoulder the high expectations of the people.

Now there is a loyal and virtuous act that concerns the foundation of the country. It must be announced to the world so that everyone can know.

Lu Jingsuo, a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, had the ambition to serve his country since he was young. He joined the army and defended the dignity of the Tang Dynasty with his passion.

When he joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard, his loyalty and bravery were fully demonstrated.

He serves in the Northern Pacification Office, works diligently and law-abidingly. His responsibility is to detect treacherous officials and protect national security. He is my eyes and ears and is truly a strong shield for the Tang Dynasty.

Jing Suo's heart was with the common people, and he was deeply aware of their suffering. When the aristocratic families were tyrannical and injustice was rampant throughout the country, he bravely and resolutely pleaded for the people.

Although the power of the aristocratic families was as fierce as tigers and wolves, they were not afraid of anything and never retreated.

At this time when justice is hard to uphold and the sky is covered with dark clouds, he uses his head as a sword and his flesh and blood as a shield to declare war on the injustice of the world. His actions are not for personal gain, but for the blessing of the people and to redress the injustice of the world. Even though he is in danger and faces the fierce competition from the aristocratic families, he does not hesitate.

He was as clear as day in the turmoil of the country, and knew that the disaster of the aristocratic families was like a malignant tumor invading the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

The people were oppressed and suffered unbearable hardships, and the foundation of the country was on the verge of collapse. Jing Suo, with the world in his heart, took on the heavy responsibility with fearless courage.

People in the world may not understand and may accuse him of being disloyal, but he is determined and willing to be my sharp sword to attack the aristocratic families.

He met me in Yu Zhao's prison and spoke passionately, his sincerity clearly evident.

His words are to establish the mind of heaven and earth, based on justice, and to establish the principles of fairness and kindness for the world; to establish the mission for the people, to save the people from danger, and to save the people from the suffering of war, famine, and oppression; to carry on the lost knowledge of the sages, to cherish the wisdom of the predecessors, and to pass on the national treasures; to bring peace to the world for all generations, to create a prosperous era, to put an end to wars forever, and to bring happiness to the people.

His words were firm and his feelings were sincere. When I heard them, I was also moved.

He shouldered the heavy responsibility of the world on his own, and was not hesitant to use his head as bait to appease the hearts of the aristocratic families and to buy an opportunity for me to stabilize the turbulent situation.

He was far-sighted and worked for the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty. Even when he was in a desperate situation, he would not hide.

Such loyalty and righteousness can be compared to the light of the sun and the moon.

Today, I posthumously confer the title of "Loyal and Brave Protector of the Country" on Lu Jingsuo, and bestow upon him the posthumous title of "Zhenyi".

In the city of Chang'an, a shrine was built to commemorate him, and a statue was made in his honor so that people passing by could see his demeanor and remember his achievements.

All members of his family received favors and enjoyed salaries from the court to show their loyalty.

I have ordered the historians to record Lu Jingsuo's deeds in detail in the history books and pass them on to future generations.

Let all the students in the academy praise his virtue, and all the soldiers in the army emulate his loyalty. I hope that the people of the Tang Dynasty will take Lu Jingsuo as their role model, cherish their country, take loyalty and righteousness as their foundation, and work together to protect the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and forever consolidate the country of the Tang Dynasty.

This is it.

……

A posthumous imperial edict instantly stirred up a thousand waves, which quickly spread to every inch of land in the Tang Dynasty with Chang'an as the center.

On the surface, this imperial edict was to posthumously confer an honor on Lu Jingsuo, and the words between the lines were filled with words praising his achievements.

However, in the eyes of officials in the court who were well aware of the situation, this was clearly a sharply worded declaration of war against the gentry of the world.

Every sentence and every word in the edict were like sharp arrows shot by Li Chengqian himself, clearly revealing to the world the unshakable idea deep in his heart - I am going to take action against the aristocratic families in the world!

This thought exploded in everyone's mind like thunder, shocking them into panic.

Different officials have different ideas about this.

This imperial edict was not just read out in the court; Li Chengqian was determined to announce it to the world.

He ordered Mr. Qi to publish the contents of the imperial edict in the newspaper.

It was spread through newspapers to those places in Shaanxi Province where there were newspaper offices.

Then, through the influence of Shaanxi Dao, the content of the newspaper was pushed to the ears of people all over the world.

Even ordinary people in Chang'an who were illiterate did not need to worry about missing this important news, because young students in Xianyang and other places, under the orders of the court, explained the news in detail to the people on the streets.

When the meaning of the imperial edict reached the ears of the people, they all showed expressions of applause on their faces.

The people are suffering so much! The exploitation of the wealthy and powerful families and the oppression of corrupt officials make it difficult for them to survive in this world.

No one would dislike a good official who stands up for the people and even loses his own life!

Fang Xuanling stood at the door of the prime minister's residence, his brows furrowed, and he looked worriedly at the two Jinyiwei at the door who were wearing flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring swords on their waists.

What worried him was not the existence of the two guards, but the situation before him that was like a runaway horse.

Your Majesty has made up his mind, but the dangers involved could tear the Tang Dynasty to pieces at any time.

Originally, the court was perfecting the new policy, and after the new policy came out, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

As long as we give it some more time, until the new policy is further improved and newspapers are implemented throughout the country, we can let newspapers play their role, so that the people can become literate and sensible, and break the monopoly of knowledge by the gentry.

The foundation of the family will naturally be shaken gradually in this silent change, and eventually collapse.

But Your Majesty issued such an imperial edict at this critical moment. It is like blowing a hole in a dam that has not yet been stabilized. If we are not careful, a flood will surge out, plunging the Tang Dynasty into a desperate situation of disintegration!

Thinking of this, a light suddenly flashed in Fang Xuanling's eyes.

Perhaps that person is the only one in the world who has the ability to make His Majesty change his mind.

Fang Xuanling no longer hesitated. He quickly walked back to his study, sat at the desk, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and began to write a letter.

Every stroke is filled with his expectations.

This letter may carry the fate of the Tang Dynasty!

Half a month later...

In the magnificent mansion of the Fanyang Lu family, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was almost suffocating.

The head of the Lu family, Lu Jingchuan, a middle-aged man over fifty years old with a dignified and stern face, was sitting upright on the armchair in the meeting hall, which symbolized the highest power of the family.

He held the copy of the imperial edict tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if he was about to crush the thin paper.

Sitting around him were the core members of the Lu family - the elders, the heads of important branches, and the clan's think tanks, each of whom had a look of anger on his face.

"This is simply the act of a tyrant!"

Lu Jingchuan threw the news from Chang'an to the ground, stood up suddenly, with flames of anger burning in his eyes.

"How is this tyrant's actions any different from those of Emperor Yang of Sui? He's clearly trying to undermine the very foundations of our aristocratic families and oppose all the aristocratic families in the world!"

Lu Yichen, the elder of the Lu family, frowned, a trace of pain and resentment flashing in his eyes: "Patriarch, the tyrant's imperial decree may seem to be just a posthumous title for an insignificant person, but in fact it is a blatant provocation to our entire family system."

"He was warning us, intending to gradually weaken our power in this way until we were powerless to fight back."

Lu Jingchuan paced back and forth in the hall, each step filled with anger: "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, our Lu family has fought bravely for the court, serving the emperor at all costs, and has made great contributions."

"We have always been loyal and dedicated to maintaining the stability and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Even if we enjoy some things on a daily basis, that is what we deserve!"

"Aren't we, the nobles, born superior to others? How much have we contributed to the founding of the Tang Dynasty?"

"And now this is what we get in return? How could the tyrant be so ungrateful, treating our family like a thorn in his side!"

"Haven't those untouchables been there for us to exploit since ancient times?"

Lu Shaoqing, a young and energetic member of the Lu family, stood up with a flushed face, his eyes gleaming with an unyielding light. "Master, we cannot sit still and wait for death! We, the Lu family, have strong wills and are filled with passion. How can we allow that tyrant to bully us like this?"

"We must resist and let this tyrant know that our family is not an ant that can be trampled on at will!"

Lu Jingchuan stopped, his expression solemn and resolute: "Shaoqing is right! We cannot let the honor of our family be disgraced in our generation, and we cannot let our descendants fall into an irretrievable situation."

"Our Lu family is closely connected with other aristocratic families. We prosper together and suffer together."

"Now that the imperial court wants to start a war, we will fight to the end!"

"Pass on my order to gather all members of the Lu clan and their branches in all regions and have them prepare immediately."

"At the same time, select the most reliable messenger and send him as fast as possible to the Five Surnames and Seven Families and other aristocratic families to inform them of our Fanyang Lu family's position and determination."

"We must unite and make it clear to this tyrant that if he insists on going down this path, we will make him the second infamous Emperor Yang of Sui!"