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

This sudden expression of concern broke the tranquility in the cab.

Li Chengqian was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected Fang Xuanling to ask such a question.

He subconsciously turned his head and looked at Fang Xuanling, but due to the angle, he couldn't see the expression on Fang Xuanling's face. However, Li Chengqian quickly came back to his senses, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said softly, "I'm not tired, Prime Minister Fang."

Fang Xuanling's voice sounded a little weak, but it was full of seriousness: "Your Majesty, I have spent most of my time assisting the retired emperor, and I have only been assisting Your Majesty for five years."

"This old minister knows that Your Majesty is different."

"There will inevitably be conflicts between what you want in your heart and the things you have to do in reality."

"This old minister can see that what Your Majesty has in mind is definitely not ordinary. You must have great ambitions that will change the world."

"Your Majesty recently mentioned those new ideas about state governance and the people's livelihood. After returning home, I have repeatedly pondered them. Your Majesty's words are indeed not without reason."

"Your Majesty, I have a question in my mind today that I really want to ask Your Majesty."

Upon hearing the conversation between His Majesty and Prime Minister Fang, the young man who was driving the train in front stiffened his body suddenly. His originally relaxed back straightened instantly, and he gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, not daring to breathe.

This is an important conversation between His Majesty and the Prime Minister. As a mere coachman from the Jinyiwei family, I feel extremely honored to have the opportunity to listen to it. I must not listen to it casually, and I dare not slack off in the slightest.

Li Chengqian noticed the young man's nervousness. He glanced at his tense back and said in a soothing tone, "Don't be nervous. You're from the Jinyiwei too. Since you've heard it today, just listen. But after you leave, don't say anything carelessly. Do you understand?"

The young man quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! I understand. I will keep this a secret!"

Li Chengqian then turned his head and looked at Fang Xuanling, saying calmly, "Prime Minister Fang, feel free to say whatever you want to say."

Fang Xuanling glanced at the young man driving in front of him. He saw that although he was still a little reserved, he was no longer as nervous as before. He couldn't help but put a faint smile on his face.

He paused, as if weighing his words, and then slowly said, "Your Majesty, I have always felt that your Majesty's style of action and decision-making are often unexpected and somewhat baffling."

"But as time went on, I gradually understood that Your Majesty truly took the concept of 'the people are more important than the emperor' to heart, and all the new policies he implemented were for the welfare of the people."

"I have often pondered in my mind what the ideal Tang Dynasty, as envisioned by Your Majesty, would look like."

"I have thought about it again and again, but I still can't figure it out."

"Until yesterday's banquet, His Majesty's words gave me some vague guesses about His Majesty's thoughts."

"Your Majesty, please do not be offended by my speculations about your intentions. It is simply that my curiosity is too strong."

Seeing that Li Chengqian did not speak, Fang Xuanling continued, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you a question."

"Your Majesty's ideal Tang Dynasty is one where everyone is equal and the world is united."

As soon as these words were spoken, the young man in the front couldn't help but take a deep breath, and subconsciously gripped the steering wheel with both hands, not daring to breathe, for fear that any movement he made would disturb the king and his ministers who were talking behind him.

When Li Chengqian heard Fang Xuanling's question, his eyes became distant and he was lost in some memories.

For a long time, he did not give a direct answer, but just replied softly: "It's difficult."

Fang Xuanling stretched out his old hand and waved it, saying in a heavy voice, "Your Majesty, this is not a question of whether it is difficult or not. This is simply impossible."

"Even if Your Majesty were a celestial being with the power to see through the heavens and earth, it would be difficult to achieve."

"People in this world are of all kinds, each with their own thoughts, desires, and aspirations. To achieve equality for all and universal peace is no easy task."

"Your Majesty, I know you have great ambitions, but you must also face the reality."

Fang Xuanling's faint words rang in Li Chengqian's ears.

He was still looking out the window, his brows slightly furrowed, thinking carefully about Fang Xuanling's words, and seemed to be strengthening the belief in his heart that seemed out of reach but had never been given up.