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

In the sixth year of Qianwu, the warm sun shone and the gentle breeze blew. The vast territory of the Tang Dynasty was immersed in a peaceful atmosphere. The world was stable and peaceful.

After years of unremitting efforts and careful planning, the five-year plan that concerns the national economy and people's livelihood was successfully completed. All walks of life showed a booming prosperity, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the streets were filled with laughter, demonstrating the prosperity and glory of the Tang Dynasty everywhere.

As the territory of the Tang Dynasty continued to expand, new problems also arose.

The most prominent of these is that the court's power tentacles could hardly reach every corner. In those remote border areas and remote counties, the transmission of government orders became slow and the effectiveness of management was greatly reduced.

After all, in this era, communication technology was still in its primitive stage. There was no rapid transmission of radio signals, and transportation was very backward, let alone cars and airplanes like in later generations.

All personnel exchanges and information exchanges can only rely on the horses that travel day and night on the road.

Some places were separated from Chang'an by thousands of mountains and rivers, and the journey was too long to allow the imperial court to control and govern them. This undoubtedly became an obstacle to the further development of the Tang Dynasty.

At this critical moment, the Ministry of Works received a mysterious decree from His Majesty, and a secret task fell on their shoulders.

That is to use the principle of the steam engine to build an unprecedented means of transportation - the train.

This was an imaginative and challenging idea for the Ministry of Works. By burning coal to generate powerful steam power, the huge steel body would be pushed forward on special rails, thereby achieving efficient and fast transportation of materials and personnel. It is expected to completely change the current predicament of inconvenient transportation and strengthen the court's control and connection with various places.

Pei Xingjian, the Minister of Works, accepted the order without hesitation.

Although this task is arduous, it is of great significance. We must do our best to mobilize skilled craftsmen from all over the world to overcome numerous difficulties and live up to Your Majesty's trust. With the help of the Xianyang Ministry of Industry, this task will not be that difficult.

In that warm sanatorium, the sunlight shines through the lush branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.

Li Shimin was wearing a plain robe and looked relaxed. His face, which had been dignified despite the passage of time, was now full of kindness.

He gently held Li Jingyou's tender little hand, and the two of them walked slowly to the academy to pick up their two daughters from school.

Li Jingyou is four years old this year. He has eyes as bright as stars and is smart and cute. He was curious about everything around him and kept looking around along the way.

As he walked, he suddenly broke free from Li Shimin's hand like a colt that had broken free from its reins. He quickly followed his two aunts with his short, cheerful legs, and called out in a baby voice, "Little aunt, little aunt, you are home from school. Did you bring me anything delicious?"

The childish voice instantly broke the silence around them, causing the surrounding servants to smile knowingly.

When Li Mingda heard his nephew's call, he turned around and saw Li Jingyou's rosy little face and expectant eyes, and his heart was filled with joy.

She stopped, bent down slightly, and carefully took out a piece of hot roasted corn wrapped in cloth from an exquisite embroidered bag. She handed it to Li Jingyou with a gentle smile on her face and said softly, "Little Jingyou, this is the roasted corn that your aunt brought specially for you. Take it quickly, but eat it slowly. Be careful not to burn your mouth."

Li Jingyou excitedly took the roasted corn, held it tightly with both hands, and a smile broke out on his face.

Then, like a little follower, he ran to Li Jiming, stretched out his little hand, and asked eagerly, "Auntie, where's yours?"