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

Li Shimin sat upright on the chair. At this moment, his eyes were filled with complex emotions, including the depth of being an emperor and the worries of being a father.

Li Chengqian had a heroic look between his eyebrows, but at this moment he lowered his head slightly, not daring to look directly at Li Shimin.

Before this, Li Shimin had already spoken earnestly for a long time.

He talked about his youth when he fought in many battles and shed blood for the Tang Dynasty. He talked about the days when he fought side by side with his brothers on the battlefield. The hardships of each battle and the hard-won victory seemed to be vivid in his mind.

In order to overthrow the tyranny of the Sui Dynasty and to bring peace and prosperity to the people of the world, he gave up everything and charged into the front line.

He brushed shoulders with death countless times, but his belief in his heart never wavered, which was to build a country where the people could live and work in peace and contentment.

He then spoke of the days and nights after ascending the throne. As the ruler of a country, he had to deal with a mountain of government affairs every day, from the suffering of the people to the border wars, from the appointment and dismissal of officials to the national finances, every matter required his utmost attention.

He talked about how, in order to govern the country well, he humbly accepted advice, made use of talented people, and strived to make every inch of land in the Tang Dynasty full of vitality.

He told Li Chengqian that the emperor's responsibility is not only to enjoy the glory brought by power, but also to seek welfare for the people of the world.

"Cheng Qian," Li Shimin said in a low voice, "I, your father, have come a long way, overcoming countless hardships and dangers, to establish the Tang Dynasty today."

"This country is hard-earned, we need to cherish it even more." He paused slightly, staring at Li Chengqian closely.

"As the Crown Prince, the future ruler of the Tang Dynasty, you shoulder the fate of the entire country and the hopes of the people of the world."

"Your father has high hopes for you. I hope you can become a wise and virtuous monarch, allowing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty to continue and the people to live in peace forever."

Li Chengqian remained silent.

There was a storm in his heart, but he could only pretend to be calm on the surface.

Li Shimin became more and more anxious when he saw his son like this, and it felt like a heavy burden on his heart.

Finally, he spoke again.

"Cheng Qian, Aye knows you understand everything, but why do you still do this? No matter what you do, the end result will be the same. What do you want this world to be like, so that you can be satisfied?"

Li Chengqian seemed to be struck by this question at the softest part of his heart. His body trembled slightly and he slowly raised his head.

His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including respect for Li Shimin, inner struggle, and surprise and admiration after being shocked by Li Shimin's realm of thought.

Before this, Li Chengqian always believed that there must be an insurmountable gap between him and Li Shimin due to the huge difference in the times they lived in.

The peaceful times he experienced before his birth, the things he came into contact with, and the concepts he accepted were completely different from the chaotic and turbulent experiences Li Shimin went through in his youth.

He felt that their generation had their own unique ideas and pursuits, which were difficult to reconcile with the thoughts of their parents.

Not to mention the ancients.

But just now, Li Shimin's words were like a flash of lightning, instantly splitting the stubborn wall in his heart.

He suddenly realized that the principles of modern people, tracing back to their roots, are actually the inheritance and continuation of the wisdom of the ancients.

Although the principles of governing a country and dealing with people have been constantly changed and renewed in form over time, their essence has never changed.

Just like the most common straw in life, it seems like a simple little object, but Li Shimin had already used it and even had a straw cup specially made to match it.