"I only care about whether the people of this world can live in peace. What I do is not for my own selfish desires, nor for the dignity of the imperial family. I know very well that if I do not act, will future rulers be left to face this more complicated situation?"

"If this continues, the power of the aristocratic families will continue to expand, like a flood or a beast, and will inevitably overthrow our Tang Dynasty. I cannot watch helplessly as the people of the Tang Dynasty suffer."

"Although the Prince of Hengshan is a member of the Li Tang royal family, he dared to disobey the imperial decree and protect the aristocratic family. He deserves to be killed!"

Li Chengqian looked at the historians again and said in a dignified tone, "Historians!"

"Here!" The historians responded in unison, with a hint of nervousness in their voices.

"Record everything that happened in the court today, without changing a single word, and record it in the annals of history."

"I am not Emperor Taizong. You historians must have integrity. From today on, you historians must record history truthfully!"

"I want future generations to see the backbone of the Tang Dynasty! Since I was founded, the Tang Dynasty has not been afraid of being recorded in history for my mistakes! If I do make a big mistake, it will be a lesson for future generations, letting them know that for the sake of the Tang Dynasty's stability, I have also made difficult choices."

"As for the fact that I killed my uncle, just record it as it is."

"Life is but a hundred years short; future generations will judge our merits and demerits."

A historian summoned his courage and said, "Your Majesty, but if you do this, future generations will look upon you as..."

Li Chengqian interrupted him, "I don't need them to understand. I only do things that are beneficial to the Tang Dynasty."

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.

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