I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

After Qin Ruzhao retreated steadily, Li Chengqian still had his signature smile on his face and turned his gaze to the Arab envoy Muhammad.

At this time, the atmosphere in Hanyuan Hall was slightly relaxed and cheerful due to the previous episode.

Li Chengqian raised his chin slightly and asked in a steady voice, "Arab envoy, in your opinion, how does the Tang Dynasty compare to the Sui Dynasty?"

There seemed to be a hint of boasting in the tone.

Muhammad hurried forward and bowed respectfully. His deep eyes revealed a shrewd and sophisticated expression as he responded in fluent Chinese: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is full of martial virtues and far surpasses the Sui Dynasty!"

When these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials were stunned at first, and then burst into hearty and cheerful laughter.

Li Chengqian and Li Shimin looked at each other and couldn't help laughing at this straightforward and appropriate answer. Smiles spread across their faces like a spring breeze.

"Arab envoy, please take a seat quickly and enjoy your meal. Don't go hungry."

Li Chengqian said with a smile that was friendly.

"My Tang Dynasty has established friendly relations with you Arabia. Next year, we will have many important business transactions."

"I'm in urgent need of a large number of Kunlun slaves, and I'm relying on you Arab merchants to take care of this."

"Come, return to your seat, I will have a drink with you!"

After saying this, Li Chengqian gracefully extended his hand and gently picked up the wine glass in front of him that was carved with dragons and phoenixes.

Muhammad did not dare to slack off at all and hurriedly turned around and returned to his seat.

His movements were a little reserved. He carefully reached out and picked up the cup, his posture very low and his eyes full of awe.

He stared closely at Li Chengqian's every move until he saw Li Chengqian raise his head and drink the wine in the glass. Only then did he pick up the glass as if relieved, slowly brought it to his lips, and then drank it all in one gulp. As the wine entered his throat, he seemed to feel a sense of relief after a bit of tension and awe.

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Time flies, and February of the third year of Qianwu quietly arrives amid people's anticipation and busyness.

Compared with the past, the vast land of the Tang Dynasty is full of vigorous vitality.

In the fields, the people worked hard, and the promotion and application of new farming techniques and agricultural tools led to a steady increase in grain production.

In the workshop, craftsmen work day and night. Their exquisite skills and innovative ideas make all kinds of handicrafts exquisite and sell well at home and abroad.

The commercial bazaar was even more bustling, with merchants from all over the country gathering here to trade a wide variety of goods, from silk and tea to porcelain and medicinal herbs.

Datang's productivity reached a new level.

Today's Tang Dynasty can truly be called a country of peace and prosperity.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, the streets are prosperous and bustling, and the atmosphere of prosperity is evident everywhere.

In the 15th year of Zhenguan, the amount of grain collected by the court was 6.13 million dan, which witnessed the stable development of the Tang Dynasty at that time, but it seemed somewhat pale in comparison with the 2nd year of Qianwu.

In the second year of Qianwu, just a short period of half a year, the amount of grain harvested was eight times that of the fifteenth year of Zhenguan. This astonishing growth rate is amazing.

At present, the imperial court is even more far-sighted and is emulating the wise actions of the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing, vigorously promoting the strategy of storing grain for the people.

Thanks to this policy, the people will not have to hand over grain for at least the next five years, and every household will have full granaries and surplus grain.

The tragic scenes of people starving to death due to famine or poverty in previous years have long become the dust of history and will never appear again.

The people's faces were filled with satisfied smiles and they were full of expectations for their future lives.

In addition to the bumper grain harvest, the Tang Dynasty's financial revenue sources were also quite rich and diverse.

In the textile workshops, the weavers are busy day and night, producing exquisite silk cloth like trickles. Cotton, linen and other raw materials are processed by their skillful hands and become popular commodities in the market, continuously contributing wealth to the country.