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

Li Chengqian's eyes slowly swept over the battle-hardened veterans in front of him.

Li Chengqian saw that there was some confusion in their eyes, but he did not show any impatience. He was ready to explain the reasons to them seriously.

After a while, Li Chengqian raised his chin slightly and continued, "Thinking back to the Chu-Han contention, it was a grand drama of the times that produced many heroes."

"As various factions vied for supremacy in the Central Plains, Liu Bang recruited talented individuals and ultimately achieved the Han Dynasty's eternal cause. He is undoubtedly admirable."

"But what about Xiang Yu? He was strong enough to lift a tripod, his aura swallowing mountains and rivers. In the Battle of Julu, he burned his boats and crossed the river, defeating the enemy with a small force and shocking the world with his power. What a heroic spirit!"

"Just because he was ultimately defeated at Gaixia, does that mean he can't be called a hero?"

"In my opinion, they are all heroes who together created the glory of that era."

Li Chengqian paused, his eyes growing deeper as he continued, "Look at the time when the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu were at war. That was an even more chaotic era when heroes emerged in large numbers."

"The various forces competed with each other, and the contest between wisdom and force was vividly demonstrated in every battle."

"Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes and unified the north, which shows his great talent and strategy."

"Liu Bei was a man of benevolence and righteousness, commanding a vast army of brave generals and counselors, determined to restore the Han Dynasty."

"Sun Quan inherited the legacy laid by his father and brother, held Jiangdong, appointed talented individuals, and enabled the Eastern Wu to achieve stability and development."

"Just because the last three families surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, do we consider only the Sima family heroes? What a narrow-minded view!"

"Throughout history, countless magnificent achievements have been reduced to ashes and smoke by the merciless erosion of time, turning into the dust of history and dissipating in the vast universe."

"How many imperial foundations, once as solid as a rock, have crumbled and disappeared without a trace under the repeated erosion of history.

"The general trend of the world is that after a long period of division, there will be unification, and after a long period of unification, there will be division. The change of dynasties is like the cycle of the four seasons. It is the inevitable law of the development of all things in the world. The change of dynasties is a common occurrence."

Li Chengqian's voice gradually became lower, but full of power.

He looked at the crowd.

"Generals, please put yourself in their shoes. If it was Goguryeo that invaded the Sui Dynasty, and the Sui army was defeated, its territory lost, its people displaced, its homes burned down, and its families separated in the chaos of war, how would you feel?"

"Will you feel comfortable?"

"I believe everyone is well aware that both the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo were once enemies standing in the way of the Tang Dynasty."

"If we have to choose between the two, then we can only destroy Goguryeo."

"Because our Central Plains dynasty has gone through many dynasties and generations, and our cultural heritage is long-standing, our blood has long been intertwined, and we are of the same blood and have become an inseparable whole!"

"Even the Jin Dynasty, which had its flaws, we have to admit that they are also part of the history of the Central Plains and an integral part of our cultural heritage."

"Who wouldn't feel pain when thinking about the tragic memory of the Five Barbarians' invasion of China?"

"It was a catastrophe in the Central Plains, a pain for our nation, and a constant reminder for us to protect this land."

Li Chengqian straightened his body and his voice was resounding.

"So, I have made my decision! Immediately begin collecting the remains of the Sui soldiers. Based on the military plaques they left behind, mobilize all forces to search for their surviving relatives."

"These soldiers of the Great Sui Dynasty once shed their blood on the battlefield to open up this land."

"I want them to be engraved on the monuments of the Tang Dynasty alongside the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, so that their names and deeds will be passed down forever and become role models to be admired by future generations."

"Not only that, the families of those fallen Sui soldiers will also receive pensions along with the families of our Tang soldiers, allowing them to feel the care of our Tang and know that their loved ones' sacrifices were not in vain and that their dedication will be remembered forever."