A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 700 The End
What a great country this is!

From the coast of the East China Sea, all the way to the west, over the Taihang Mountains, through Hangu Pass, all the way west along the Hexi Corridor, past the Western Region Protectorate, and finally all the way to Congling, from the Mobei Grassland, all the way south across The Yellow River and the Yangtze River go straight into Rinan County.

Spanning over thousands of miles, countless brave and capable soldiers are ready to fight, and hundreds of millions of people live on this land.

Countless small states surrendered at the feet of the Tang Dynasty. Such a powerful Tang Dynasty had surpassed the Liu Song Dynasty and the former Sui Dynasty, and once again reached the height of the Great Qian Dynasty, no, surpassed the Great Qian Dynasty.

The people are prosperous, they have enough rice at home, the soldiers are brave, and all the soldiers bow their heads and obey their orders.

All the people in the Four Kingdoms are proud of wanting to become Tang people.

Changan.

The capital of this great empire is also the most prosperous city in the world.

The golden radiance fell, covering the city with a layer of glow, just like the Tang Empire, exuding endless vitality.

The glorious Tang Dynasty is like the rising sun, shining on the earth. Countless people are fighting for this great empire.

In Tai Chi Palace.

As Li Shimin's residence, this palace is not prosperous, on the contrary, it is a bit frugal. Unlike in the past, Tai Chi Palace seemed particularly quiet today.

Li Shimin's originally strong body could no longer support himself. When great emperors eventually grow old, even powerful commanders cannot defeat the disease.

Although there are Wang's national experts in treatment, the famous doctors are not omnipotent. There are too many diseases that doctors cannot treat well.

No one can escape birth, old age, sickness and death, and this is no exception for Li Shimin.

Li Shimin felt weak and knew that his life was coming to an end. Li Shimin reluctantly stood up with the help of Prince Li Chengqian and Concubine Xu Hui.

He looked outside the hall at the vibrant world. His eyes seemed to span time and space, seeing the prosperous empire and the thousands of miles of territory.

Li Shimin slowly withdrew his gaze, breathed for a moment, and seemed to have accumulated enough strength. Then he spoke with difficulty: "I am about to control Bintian with dragons. I order all the kings at home and abroad not to return to Chang'an for funerals, but to worship in their own fiefdoms." Can."

"My funeral ceremony will be simple. There is no need to be plain in the world. The mourning period is only one month."

"Xuanji, come forward."

Wang Xuanji was already the prime minister at this time, and Wang Xuanjing, who was Li Shimin's loyal minister, had died of illness in the 24th year of Zhenguan. Wang Xuanji was also an old minister of the Tiance Mansion, and he was Wang Xuanjing's younger brother. He even escorted Li Shimin to the battle in Luoyang, and was his most trusted minister.

Wang Xuanji took a few steps forward and knelt down next to the bed: "Your Majesty, I am here."

Li Shimin took a few breaths, and then said: "Jinzhi, I'm going to die. There are some things that need to be explained."

Wang Xuanji endured his grief and said firmly: "Your Majesty, please tell me, even if my body is broken into pieces, I will definitely do it for you!"

"After my death, the prince came to the throne. However, although the prince is benevolent, filial and generous, he is not decisive enough. I am worried about you. You have a calm personality and are familiar with government affairs. The things I entrust you have never gone wrong. I am most assured of you, so let me You assist the prince."

Then he said to the prince: "Jinzhi is the most important minister I have left for you. He is your master's younger brother. You must respect him from now on. He will be loyal to you and assist you in controlling the court so that you will not If you are deceived by someone below, you must respect him as much as you respect me.”

When Wang Xuanji heard this, he immediately fell to the ground and said sadly: "Your Majesty, I will do my best to assist the prince, protect our country and the country of the Tang Dynasty, and continue the glory of the Tang Dynasty."

Prince Li Chengqian solemnly said: "Father, my son will take note of this and will respect Duke Wuwei as much as he respects you."

Li Shimin waved his hand and asked the chamberlain to go outside the palace to deliver the edict and summon the ministers into the palace. At this time, those who could enter the palace to meet the emperor were either powerful or prestigious, and they were also some of Li Shimin's most trusted ministers.

Most people could only wait outside the main hall and listen to the edict.

Following the summons from the chamberlain, the ministers who had been waiting outside the palace filed in. The group of people knelt down and sat in the palace. After seeing the emperor's slightly defeated face, everyone understood that the emperor was really in trouble.

Li Shimin glanced at the ministers, and then said: "Since all the ministers are here, let's draft the edict."

"The prince inherits Qian's throne. He is benevolent, filial and pure. I will conduct a great work and pass it on to you. I admire you here."

The imperial crown that had been prepared long ago was taken out directly, and then it was put on under the service of several chamberlains.

Li Shimin lay on his side of the hospital bed and looked at his heroic son in front of him. He was very pleased that he finally did not let his sons kill each other like him.

He adopted Wang Xuanjing's suggestion and divided his sons into border vassal states to prevent brothers from turning against each other. At the same time, it also made the inheritance of the throne of the Tang Dynasty orderly.

Li Chengqian changed the crown of the emperor, and the ministers in the hall also began to worship. Li Shimin also breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the prince ascending the throne.

At this time, he couldn't hold it anymore. Li Shimin smiled slightly and said: "My lords, I have to take the first step in this battle between the king and the minister. Don't be sad. Be respectful to the new king and don't overstep the rules. After all, he is not me." , we created this prosperous age of Zhenguan together, and I don’t want you to end well."

The sound became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared completely.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!"

When many ministers saw Li Shimin's passing, they suddenly felt sad. Most of these ministers were Li Shimin's followers, or were virtuous people promoted by him, and Li Shimin treated them very well. At this time, Li Shimin passed away, and no emperor would treat them like this again.

"Your Majesty has passed away!"

"Your Majesty has passed away~"

After a brief silence, countless people burst into tears.

The Jingyang Bell rang, and the bell quickly spread throughout Chang'an. After hearing the bell, the bustling Chang'an City quickly became quiet, and then countless people began to fall to the ground and burst into tears.

The king who was kind and loving to his people left. The king who had rescued them from the troubled times of the late Sui Dynasty and led them to prosperity left.

During the period of this emperor, the people of the Tang Dynasty moved from war to stability and prosperity. Until today, all the people in the four realms are proud of the Tang people. Now, the emperor who created the prosperous age of Zhenguan has left forever.

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Emperor Daxing passed away, the whole country was sad, and the world was in mourning.

In the 32nd year of Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin died in the Taiji Palace in Chang'an. Jing Tianwei Di said Wen, the temple was named Taizong, and he was named Emperor Taizong Wen of the Tang Dynasty.

Taizong died and was buried in Zhaoling.

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Tenosynovitis has recurred, so I can only end it hastily. I feel sorry for my book friends, but there are still a few chapters to go.

(End of this chapter)