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

Fang Xuanling shook his head helplessly. He knew that this was Li Shimin. Even when faced with death, a topic that emperors avoided, he had a unique open-mindedness.

"Your Majesty, your life has been legendary. Perhaps this is also a unique experience."

There was a hint of emotion in his tone.

"It's just that this old minister is not open-minded enough."

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Zhaoling Mausoleum is located in Xianyang.

Li Shimin's coffin was carried all the way from Chang'an to Zhaoling Mausoleum to be buried with Empress Changsun.

The funeral procession was huge, like a winding dragon, stretching for no less than a hundred miles.

In the team, Li Chengqian was dressed in white and had a solemn expression. He mixed in with the funeral procession and walked towards Xianyang together.

According to etiquette, Li Chengqian was not allowed to join the funeral procession.

As the current emperor, Li Chengqian's most important task is to preside over the funeral ceremony of the late emperor, including leading the ministers to perform sacrifices, escorting the coffin and many other matters.

His duty was to ensure the smooth running of the late emperor's funeral and to continue to perform his duties as emperor after the funeral.

As a living ruler, the role of the current emperor is to express filial piety and respect for dynastic succession during rituals, not to accompany the funeral procession.

But Li Chengqian didn't care about etiquette at all. In his opinion, those Confucian teachings had corrupted the minds of those people.

There is no reason in the world that a son should not be allowed to attend his father's funeral.

Today, Li Chengqian is not the emperor, he is just an ordinary son who comes to bid farewell to his father.

Fang Xuanling looked at Li Chengqian's actions and frowned slightly. He understood Li Chengqian's feelings, but was also worried about this behavior that violated etiquette.

He was well aware of the importance of etiquette and law to a dynasty. It was like the cornerstone of a building. Once shaken, it could cause a series of problems.

But he couldn't bear to blame the young emperor. After all, it was his deep affection for his father.

As the prime minister, Fang Xuanling could only replace Li Chengqian and take charge of the overall situation in the palace!

Li Shimin sat in the white sedan arranged by Li Ji and followed the team towards Xianyang.

He looked at the huge crowd with curiosity, like a child seeing something new and interesting.

"Li Ji, why are there so many people attending my funeral? Cheng Qian must have spent a lot of money, right?"

Li Shimin asked, with a hint of doubt in his voice.

Li Ji hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't spend much. He said that your funeral and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's coronation ceremony will be kept simple."

“As for why there are so many people.”

Li Ji couldn't help but smile, with relief in his eyes.

"That's because Your Majesty is a wise and sage monarch, and the people love you, so they spontaneously want to follow the team and see Your Majesty off."

When Li Shimin heard Li Ji say this, his heart felt as sweet and warm as if he had eaten honey.

"No one in the world will let me down!"

Li Shimin's life achievements were seen and remembered by the people. This is the highest praise for an emperor.

"Your Majesty, you have devoted your life to the people. The people will naturally remember your kindness."

The team marched towards Xianyang in a mighty procession. When Li Shimin quietly opened the curtain of his carriage and took a look at the city outside, his expression suddenly changed.

"No, Li Ji? Tell me, is that mighty city Xianyang?"

Li Ji opened the curtain on the other side of the carriage and looked towards Xianyang. He saw the tall city wall built with blue bricks rising into the sky, like a towering giant beast. It made people feel intimidated at just one glance!

The city wall looks particularly solemn under the sunlight, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

The majestic city wall of Xianyang City is built entirely of brand new blue bricks. Each brick looks like it has been carefully carved and arranged tightly together. The gaps between them are filled with cement without any gaps, making it look like an airtight whole.