Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

The Eastern Palace, Xiande Hall.

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, everyone present fell silent, but everyone could read the implied meaning in Li Chengqian's words.

However, many people were still somewhat incredulous, or rather, lacked confidence.

Throughout history, princes and princesses like them were considered extremely fortunate to live a carefree life.

And now, this unconventional crown prince is actually... asking them to be kings?

To be the true king?!

"Gulp..." Beside Li Yuanchang, Prince Jing, Li Yuanjing, couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

How could a king with his own territory, soldiers, and even his own laws not be tempting?

A series of footsteps sounded.

Qianlou, accompanied by several Imperial Guards, carried a carpet-like object that was over ten meters long into the hall.

Then, amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, he hooked the hook on it onto the hook on the roof beam inside the hall. As Li Chengqian nodded slightly, Qianlou waved his hand.

"Wow!"

A thick "carpet" was instantly unfolded in front of everyone.

If a time traveler were here, they would immediately recognize that it was a world map that was perfect to the extreme.

Both Li Shimin and Li Yuan stood up.

The two had seen this map before; Li Chengqian had shown it to them years ago. Although it was a simplified version, it still described the approximate locations and area proportions of the continents.

However, when the more detailed world map, clearly embroidered, was presented to everyone, it was a truly remarkable sight.

The sight of it unfolding like a giant wall caused all the members of the Li Tang royal family present to gasp in astonishment.

Gao Yang clenched her fists, and with a sharp and fiery look in her eyes, she found the location of her Baikal County on the map.

It was already very small compared to the Tang Dynasty.

Now, standing alongside the rest of the world, the feeling of insignificance even seemed somewhat comical to Gao Yang.

Separated by a vast ocean spanning tens of thousands of miles, those two enormous continents are the most captivating sights.

Gao Yang's pupils contracted as he noticed the locations of some continents bordering his Siberian region. He thought that if he could find a way to reach those places, he could build ships there.

She could easily reach that vast continent.

Li Chengqian didn't rush to say anything, giving everyone the opportunity to appreciate the "world" and quietly sipping tea, his demeanor resembling that of a fisherman leisurely fishing by a lake.

Until Li Yuan reached out his trembling hand to touch the lands of North and South America.

She turned back to him excitedly and asked, "Gao Ming, these two continents, do they really exist?! Are they really that big?!"

Everyone turned to look at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian nodded: "Not only is it big, but it is also very rich! The land is fertile and there are many high-yield crops, such as potatoes, which are now being grown on a large scale in the Tang Dynasty. Their place of origin is actually over there."

“And there are still crops like sweet potatoes and corn there today.”

"There are also many fertile lands, teeming with wild animals, and gold, silver, and iron mines, etc..."

As Li Chengqian spoke, the members of the Li Tang royal family, who had been somewhat tense and oppressive in the Xiande Hall, suddenly began to buzz among themselves in discussion.

They were clearly trying to suppress their emotions, but the words they uttered due to their excitement were still quite loud.

"What does this mean? The Crown Prince is showing us these things. Does he mean he's granting us the right to go out and explore, and to establish our own kingdom?"

"Shh, are you kidding me?! How could this be?!"

"But, but the Crown Prince clearly supports Gao Yang becoming that kind of Queen, and now he's summoned us all to see these things... I, I can't help but want to!"

"...Hoo hoo hoo, keep your voice down! Who wouldn't want something like this... I fucking want to be king! I fucking want to command an army! I fucking want to establish a country!"

"........"

Everyone's emotions were stirred up.

Even the princesses of Qinghe and Chengyang blushed with excitement, while Li Yuan's daughters, who were now married, such as the princesses of Xiangyang, Gaomi, and Changguang, had even more on their minds.

If the Crown Prince truly thinks this way...

Let alone the idea that as a vassal state, it was required to pay tribute every year.

It's fine to pay a portion of the tax every year!

Princes and princesses with territories and those without territories cannot be generalized at all!

All eyes turned back to Li Chengqian.

Li Shimin looked at him solemnly, clearly understanding that this extremely audacious crown prince was about to do something earth-shattering and shocking.

really.

The next moment, Li Chengqian, who had been sitting in his seat, slowly stood up and looked around.

It was like a thunderclap exploding in everyone's ears.

Speak slowly.

"I have decided to grant you the authority to recruit soldiers and build ships, so that you may set sail and establish a nation!"

"Apart from the Southeast Asia and India, which our Great Tang Dynasty has already established strategic plans for, as long as you have the ability to go there and the strength to conquer the other places on this map... I bestow upon you the legitimate imperial throne, to be passed down from generation to generation!"

"Wow!!!"

“Your Highness, Your Highness actually wants us to be kings! He really is…” Prince Jing, Li Yuanjing, lost his composure at this moment, pulling his younger brother, Prince Lu, Li Yuanchang, who was younger but obviously more composed.

He spoke excitedly.

The rest of the group reacted in much the same way.

Li Chengqian smiled as he looked at the fervent and excited gazes of the people around him, then glanced at his father's helpless and conflicted expression, and smiled again.

"This matter is only tentative. The specific procedures still need to be discussed by the Six Ministries and the Cabinet. After all, this is a matter of great importance, and I cannot disregard the dignity of the court."

Everyone nodded vigorously, looking at him as if he were a dazzling sun.

No wonder he was able to lead the Tang Dynasty to such a level; no wonder all the extraordinary talents from the Imperial Universities flocked to him after he came to power; no wonder he was the respected True Khan among the various tribes of the grasslands...

Li Jiancheng! Li Yuanji!

You died without injustice!

If I could dig you out of your grave, I'd really like to make you kowtow to our Crown Prince!

To die at the hands of such a wise and mighty, cosm-minded true Son of Heaven as His Highness the Crown Prince, you should really be resurrected to sing praises to our Crown Prince!

Li Chengqian smiled and gestured for everyone to stop. Everyone was clearly breathing heavily, and their eyes were fixed on him with fervent stares.

"It seems you all want to achieve great things. In that case, from today onwards you should seriously consider what crimes you have committed in the past that might become the reason for the officials to impeach you and oppose your overseas construction when I bring this up."

"Where there was bullying, tax evasion, or unspeakable shady dealings... I've given you a chance, and I hope you can seize it!"

Li Chengqian smiled enigmatically, causing everyone to tense up, and then they all looked at the enormous world map in front of them.

There's absolutely no need to hesitate.

Li Chengqian gave everyone three months to prepare, allowing them to properly deal with the crimes they had committed, to pay compensation where necessary, and to pay taxes where required...

After seeing off the Li Tang royal family members who were expressing their gratitude, he told his younger brothers to go back first.

Li Chengqian stood at the entrance of the East Palace, waving goodbye to everyone. The next moment, Li Shimin grabbed him by the collar and dragged him into the East Palace.

"What kind of crazy drug have you taken?!"

"No matter how vast the world is, I can personally lead the army, your imperial grandfather is still capable of fighting, not to mention your brothers. Why should we let those outsiders benefit from it?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan coughed and looked speechless: "Second Brother, those are all your younger brothers and sisters, how can they be considered outsiders?"

However, he immediately changed the subject, frowning as he spoke: "Gao Ming, your father is not wrong. You should talk to the officials in the court about this and have them send troops to colonize overseas..."

Li Chengqian blinked.

"Grandfather, Father, who told you that? I never intended to encourage the court to do the same."