He began to record with a serious expression: "During the late emperor's mourning period, some people in the funeral procession enjoyed the sauna and foot bath on the second floor of my shop."

As he wrote, he recalled Li Shimin's appearance and continued, "From Chang'an, name unknown, official position unknown, like a follower of the Duke of Ying."

He thought carefully about Li Shimin's appearance and figure, and muttered to himself: "Appearance and figure, I have memorized them."

After finishing, he signed at the end of the notebook: "Xianyang Jinyiwei code number 12003."

After a while, Yuchi Jingde, Li Ji and another general came back exhausted.

As soon as they entered the door, they saw Li Shimin sitting in the living room, leisurely drinking Xiaobai Gan. There was a steaming whole roasted lamb on the table, and the tempting aroma filled the air.

Li Shimin saw them and said with a smile, "Are you here? I just ordered it! I've been waiting for you!"

Seeing Li Shimin so leisurely, Li Ji patted his forehead helplessly and said with a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty! Look at what day it is now!"

Li Shimin looked puzzled and asked, "What day?"

Li Ji said with a bitter face, "It's your mourning period! Your own mourning period! You're feasting like this! If the Crown Prince knew, would he punish you? And your Majesty! You're still my personal guard!"

The more he spoke, the more he felt like crying but had no tears left, and his heart was filled with worry.

Li Shimin listened to Li Ji's words, but his face was indifferent. He waved his hand and said, "Alas, Cheng Qian is far away in Chang'an. How can he control me? How can a son blame his father for his crime? Don't worry, I will protect you if anything goes wrong!"

Yuchi Jingde swallowed hard and said nervously, "No, Your Majesty! The Crown Prince came with the funeral procession! You know, we drank a lot of wine and ate a lot of meat during your mourning period. I don't think any of us three can escape!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's expression changed slightly, and his brows furrowed. "What? This rebellious son is here too?"

Li Chengqian was extremely anxious and wished he could fly back to Chang'an immediately.

The current situation is like the sea before a storm, seemingly calm but with turbulent undercurrents.

The 200,000-strong Xueyantuo army in Mobei was so overwhelming that it made people breathless. Their covetous attitude made the air on the border seem to freeze into ice.

Once the Tibetan envoys return to Tibet, the Tibetan army will surely invade. At that time, they will be attacked from both sides and the situation will be extremely critical.

Li Chengqian, the young emperor who had just ascended the throne, felt the heavy burden on his shoulders at this moment.

The first time he sat on the supreme throne, he realized that behind this seemingly glorious position were countless difficult decisions and heavy burdens.

So many things were tangled together like a tangled mess, making him overwhelmed.

Today's Tubo is in its most prosperous period. Songtsen Gampo is indeed a great leader, and the Tubo army under his leadership is in high spirits.

Although Li Chengqian was full of passion and fearless courage, he knew that war was full of variables and even the slightest negligence could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Once the Tubo army breaks through the defense line of Jiannan area and marches straight into the heartland of the Tang Dynasty, it will inevitably lead to chaos in the world and the people will be displaced. At that time, Li Chengqian will become a sinner for all ages and will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history forever.

The Zhenguan Reign was a prosperous era created by my father, Emperor Li Shimin. In the eyes of the world, the Tang Dynasty was prosperous and the people were safe.

However, Li Chengqian understood that beneath the appearance of prosperity, there were actually many unknown loopholes and dangers hidden, just like a gorgeous brocade robe might be crawling with lice.

What Li Chengqian has to do now is to become a repairman and fill these potential holes one by one to make the foundation of the Tang Dynasty more solid.

But now, with powerful enemies lurking outside and aristocratic families ready to make moves inside, it is really not easy to keep this family fortune!

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