My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

night.

Changan.

Lizheng Hall.

Li Shimin and Wei Zheng arrived here together.

Li Shimin had just heard that Empress Zhangsun had suddenly fainted and was vomiting blood.

He was quite frightened, after all, they had been married for so many years.

Currently,

Li Shimin still valued Empress Zhangsun very much. To be fair, Empress Zhangsun hadn't had many good days since she married him.

At the beginning,

They raised an army in Jinyang and fought all the way. Whether they lived or died, whether they were cursed or blessed, was hard to predict.

Since ancient times,

How many people can succeed in starting a rebellion?

It can be said,

Li Shimin risked his life, he was ready to go all out.

They set off today, but whether they will return safely tomorrow is anyone's guess.

At that time, Li Yuan's troops were insufficient in number, with few soldiers and generals.

This was a one-way street from the start.

but,

No matter what difficulties Li Shimin encountered, Empress Zhangsun always supported and encouraged him from behind, giving him confidence and courage, telling him to forge ahead and never look back.

I remember once when we were on a campaign, it started to rain heavily halfway there. The roads were muddy and difficult to travel. The army was short of food and the weapons were rusted. The Sui army was blocking our way in front, and the Turkic army was watching us closely from behind.

The soldiers complained bitterly and clamored to retreat to Jinyang.

Under those circumstances, even Li Yuan couldn't withstand the pressure.

In the end, they had no choice but to order a withdrawal.

Moreover, one of the armies led by Li Jiancheng retreated first.

After learning the news, Empress Zhangsun agreed with Li Shimin's viewpoint: retreat was not an option; going back now might bring temporary peace.

but,

Soon the Sui army will swarm in and surround Jinyang.

By then, trying to break out would be as difficult as climbing to heaven, and there would only be one way out: death.

then,

With the support of Empress Zhangsun, Li Shimin went to persuade Li Yuan not to retreat.

The rain continued to fall, and Li Shimin knelt in the mud and water, weeping bitterly.

Li Yuan asked, "What are you crying about, brat? Your old man isn't dead yet!"

Li Shimin then explained to Li Yuan why they could not retreat.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Fortunately, Li Yuan appeared muddle-headed on the surface, but he was very shrewd and capable of correcting his mistakes.

At that time, Li Yuan changed his mind, but then he said that Li Jiancheng's army had already set off.

Li Shimin said, "What does it matter? I'll go and bring him back."

Finally, persuaded by Li Shimin, Li Yuan adopted Li Shimin's advice and did not withdraw his troops.

As it turned out, Li Shimin's advice was correct. Not long after, they won a great victory, achieving a resounding success and greatly boosting morale.

Whenever Li Shimin thought of this matter, he felt extremely grateful to Empress Zhangsun.

Without Empress Zhangsun's strong support, he might have wavered.

In the following years, Li Shimin swiftly eliminated the separatist forces of Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, Wang Shichong, Xiao Xian, Liu Heita, and Xue Ju.

Empress Zhangsun's wisdom and strength also played a role.

Empress Zhangsun recommended talented individuals for him, raised funds and supplies, and even organized female soldiers to rescue the troops; she did countless things for him.

Empress Zhangsun played a significant role, especially in the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

then,

Li Shimin had fallen into the lowest point of his life, and the situation was extremely unfavorable for him.

His civil and military officials all wanted to abandon him.

Of course, you can't blame them for that.

Because if they didn't leave, they would all die with Li Shimin.

People with children in tow, are they just supposed to die like that?

At last,

It was Empress Zhangsun and her brother Zhangsun Wuji who strongly advocated for the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

at last,

Li Shimin made up his mind and agreed to Fang Xuanling's plan.

It can be said that without the Xuanwu Gate Incident, history might have been rewritten, and Li Shimin would likely have met a terrible end.

As for,

By then,

Whether Li Jiancheng or Li Yuanji became emperor was none of Li Shimin's business.

Once again, history has proven that Li Shimin's decision to launch the Xuanwu Gate Incident was the right one.

This enabled him to smoothly become the crown prince and eventually sit on the emperor's throne.

Since Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun got married, they have loved each other dearly and had several children.

Li Shimin remembered that not long ago Empress Zhangsun had told him that she wanted to have another child for him.

Li Shimin certainly understood that childbirth was like a brush with death for a woman.

If it weren't for Empress Zhangsun bearing so many children for him and devoting herself wholeheartedly to the Tang Dynasty...

How could her body be so weak?

Of course,

Li Shimin felt that he also had shortcomings towards Empress Zhangsun.

For example, during the period after Xu Hui entered the palace,

He spends more time with Xu Hui than with Empress Zhangsun.

but,

Isn't this the kind of thing that emperors have always done throughout history?

What emperor talks about monogamous relationships? Isn't that just fooling people?

Emperor Wen of Sui was considered relatively devoted in his relationships, though he did have several concubines.

It is said that

He used to spend a lot of time with a concubine, and that woman became pregnant. Unexpectedly, Empress Dugu found out about this.

Empress Dugu actually ordered that woman to be strangled to death.

Emperor Wen of Sui was so angry about this that he wanted to leave home.

This shows that Emperor Wen of Sui was also a ruler who was afraid of his wife.

Thinking of all this, Li Shimin was filled with emotion. In the blink of an eye, more than a decade had passed.

Although Empress Zhangsun was a few years younger than him, her health was deteriorating day by day.

Li Shimin also felt guilty.

He thought to himself that if time could turn back, he would definitely spend more time with Empress Zhangsun.

He strode to Empress Zhangsun's bedside and called out affectionately, "Empress, wake up!"

However, Empress Zhangsun was completely unaware, as if she were asleep.

An unnamed fire suddenly rose in Li Shimin's heart.

He asked Cai Xiang, "Have any imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital come to diagnose the condition?"

"I've been here before!" Cai Xiang answered timidly.

"What did they say?"

"They all say there is no cure for the Queen's illness."

"A bunch of useless trash! I've wasted my time raising them!" Li Shimin was furious. "Go and summon Physician Zhang for me."

"promise!"

Cai Xiang agreed and hurried to the Imperial Hospital to invite Zhang Baozang.

Not long,

Zhang Baozang arrived jogging, panting heavily.

He was very old; his beard and hair were completely white.

He carried a small medicine box on his back, and after entering, he knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, did you summon this old minister?"

Li Shimin was still angry, but he didn't tell him to get up: "Not bad!"

"I ask you, are you aware that the Empress is ill?"

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

"This old minister already knows." Zhang Baozang's voice trembled.

"Did you administer the medicine to the Empress?"

"Not yet."

Why didn't you give the Empress the medicine?

"Your Majesty, the Empress's symptoms are very unusual."

This old minister is truly unsure, and under such circumstances, how dare I prescribe medicine arbitrarily?

"If anything were to happen to the Empress, how could this old minister bear the responsibility?" Zhang Baozang gasped for breath.

Li Shimin glared at him: "What do you mean by not being able to grasp it?"

What are you good for?

Seeing that Li Shimin was angry, Zhang Baozang quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve: "Your Majesty, this old minister's abilities are limited, and I am ashamed to have failed Your Majesty's cultivation and trust."

"I don't want to hear what you're saying. I now demand that you cure the Empress's illness immediately."

If anything were to happen to the Empress, I would hold you accountable!

Wei Zheng, who was listening nearby, thought to himself that Li Shimin was being unreasonable. It was true that Zhang Baozang was a royal physician, but...

However, even the imperial physicians cannot claim to be able to cure every disease.

There are countless intractable diseases in this world, and many that cannot be cured.

Can you suggest killing all these imperial physicians?

Zhang Baozang touched the ground with his head and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister is powerless to help!"

This old minister has lived long enough; you can handle it as you see fit!

Zhang Baozang was also stubborn and never said a kind word.

Li Shimin was already angry, and hearing this only made him angrier.

He shouted towards the door, "Help!"

At this moment, two armored warriors walked in from outside, their faces grim.

They approached Li Shimin, bowed, and asked, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Li Shimin pointed at Zhang Baozang, who was kneeling on the ground: "Drag this old bastard out and behead him!"

"promise!"

The two guards agreed and rushed forward.

They lifted Zhang Baozang off the ground and pushed him out.

They obeyed Li Shimin's every command, regardless of right or wrong, good or bad.

They did whatever Li Shimin told them to do.

At this moment, if Zhang Baozang were to plead, "Your Majesty, spare my life!"

Li Shimin might have softened his heart and released him, but Zhang Baozang didn't beg a single word.

Li Shimin became even more enraged: "Kill, kill, kill!"

Wei Zheng, standing nearby, could see that Li Shimin was truly anxious.

He had never seen Li Shimin so angry.

However, it's not entirely the imperial physician's fault.

Upon seeing this, Wei Zheng quickly stopped the two armored warriors: "Wait!"

He heard Wei Zheng's voice.

The two armored warriors turned to look at Li Shimin, as if awaiting his final instructions.

Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and said irritably, "My dear minister, what do you have to say?"

Zhang Baozang, as the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, was unable to cure the Empress's illness. What use are these useless people to me?

Shouldn't I have killed him?

"Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, not long ago you were planning to appoint Zhang Baozang to an official position."

You entrusted this matter to your humble servant, but I haven't had a chance to carry it out yet.

How could you kill someone like that?

When Wei Zheng brought up that incident, it reminded Li Shimin of that past event.

Not long ago,

He contracted dysentery, and all the other imperial physicians in the palace examined him, but none of them could cure his illness.

He was in great pain.

Later, Zhang Baozang prescribed a remedy that cured his illness.

Li Shimin was very pleased with this matter.

Li Shimin publicly promised to appoint Zhang Baozang to a high-ranking official position.

but,

This matter violated the imperial court's regulations, so Wei Zheng suppressed it.

After some time, Li Shimin fell ill again, and the other imperial physicians were still helpless.

He then brought Zhang Baozang over.

Zhang Baozang took out the prescription and, together with some other medications, completely cured Li Shimin's dysentery.

Therefore,

Li Shimin wanted to bestow an official title upon Zhang Baozang, saying that all imperial physicians who cured ministers of their illnesses should be granted official positions.

Is my life less valuable than that of my ministers?

later,

Because he had too many things to do, Li Shimin didn't ask any further questions.

but,

Wei Zheng kept this matter under wraps and didn't do anything about it.

Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and asked, "Why have you delayed this matter until now?"

Wei Zheng smiled slightly: "May I ask Your Majesty?"

Do you intend to appoint Zhang Baozang as a civil official or a military official?

When Wei Zheng said such things, it was obvious that he was just looking for an excuse and a pretext.

"Nonsense! He's so old, he should naturally become a civil servant."

"Since His Majesty intends to appoint him as a civil official, what kind of official position would be most suitable for him?"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment: "Isn't the Court of State Ceremonial lacking a person in charge?"

"Then let him be the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial."

Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng quickly straightened his clothes and said, "As the saying goes, a ruler's word is law; Your Majesty must keep your word."

"this--."

Li Shimin thought to himself that Wei Zheng had gone around in circles and ended up getting himself into trouble. In the end, he hadn't killed Zhang Baozang, but he was going to give him a high-ranking official position.

Of course, Li Shimin was, after all, a wise and benevolent ruler.

After he calmed down

He also knew that his earlier attempt to kill Zhang Baozang was inappropriate.

now,

Li Shimin gave the two guards a meaningful look.

The two guards released Zhang Baozang and left.

Zhang Baozang was also terrified.

He quickly bowed to Li Shimin: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for sparing my life!"

Li Shimin waved his hand: "You don't need to thank me."

If you must express your gratitude, why don't you quickly thank Lord Wei?

It should be said that Li Shimin was a man who understood political maneuvering very well. By saying such things, he was essentially selling Wei Zheng a favor.

Zhang Baozang bowed to Wei Zheng and said, "Thank you very much for saving me, Lord Wei. I am deeply grateful."

Wei Zheng felt quite embarrassed that Zhang Baozang, who was older than him, bowed to him.

He quickly returned the courtesy: "Physician Zhang, your medical skills are superb; you are a rare talent in our Great Tang Dynasty."

Last time,

His Majesty was ill, and you cured him.

At that time, His Majesty said he would bestow an official title upon you.

The reason you haven't been granted an official position yet is because this matter is inconsistent with the court's regulations.

"No, no, no, this old minister does not wish to be an official," Zhang Baozang quickly declined.

"Since His Majesty has personally appointed you as Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies today, from this moment on, you are Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies."

Zhang Baozang was so moved that tears streamed down his face: "Lord Wei, if I may say something I shouldn't have,"

I used to think you were one of Li Jiancheng's people.

Later, he sided with His Majesty, which makes him seem like a person without integrity.

today,

I've just realized that you are the true loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty.

Wei Zheng waved his hand: "We are all serving the Tang Dynasty, and we are all His Majesty's subjects."

You're right.

At the beginning,

I'm one of Li Jiancheng's men, so naturally I have to offer him advice and strategies.

Now that we have switched our allegiance to His Majesty, we must consider His Majesty's interests.

then,

Han Xin had an advisor named Kuai Che.

When Han Xin occupied the Qi region

Kuai Che once advised Han Xin to break away from Liu Bang as soon as possible and divide the world into three.

but,

Han Xin felt that he had not done anything wrong.

He said that when he was in danger, Liu Bang gave him clothes and food, and promoted him from a lowly soldier to a general.

He couldn't bear to do anything that would betray Liu Bang.

No matter how Kuai Che tried to persuade him, Han Xin remained unmoved.

When Kuai Che realized he couldn't persuade him, he pretended to be crazy and left Han Xin.

When Liu Bang became emperor, he heard about this.

Liu Bang was very angry.

He sent men to arrest Kuai Che.

Liu Bang asked Kuai Che, "Did you advise Han Xin to plot against me?"

Kuai Che said: "At that time, I was Han Xin's strategist, so naturally I had to consider my master's interests."

Yes, I did advise Han Xin to divide the world into three kingdoms, but that damned Han Xin wouldn't listen to me.

If he listened to me, how come you're sitting here talking to me today?

Upon hearing this, Liu Bang felt that Kuai Che was a very loyal minister, so he spared Kuai Che's life.

My situation is somewhat similar to Kuai Che's.

To be honest, Li Jiancheng treated me very politely.

"I'm paid by him, so naturally I have to think about his needs."

Liu Bang was an emperor, and Li Shimin was also an emperor.

Therefore,

Li Shimin understood Liu Bang's thoughts better than most people.

At that time, the Han Dynasty had just been established, and Liu Bang needed loyal ministers.

Therefore,

Liu Bang then released Kuai Che, Luan Bu, and Guan Gao.

You should know that Guan Gao originally helped Zhang Ao kill Liu Bang.

This shows that Liu Bang was a magnanimous person.

Li Shimin greatly appreciated Wei Zheng's outspokenness.

Li Shimin truly lived up to his reputation as a wise ruler; with Wei Zheng's reminder,

So he spared Zhang Baozang.

"Imperial Physician Zhang, I acted impulsively just now, please don't take it to heart."

Zhang Baozang wiped the sweat from his forehead with his robe sleeve, thinking to himself, "That was close!"

If it weren't for Wei Zheng, I would have almost lost my head.

but,

Now that Li Shimin has already backed down, what else is there for me to say?

He knelt on the ground to express his gratitude.

This time,

Li Shimin helped him up with both hands: "In the end, I'm still worried about the Empress's illness. Do you have any way to cure her?"

Zhang Baozang pondered for a moment: "Now, there's only one way."

"What method?"

"Last time, it was Sun Simiao who cured the Empress's illness."

This time, we'll have to ask Sun Simiao again.

"That old codger, I offered him an official position, but he refused."

He insisted on going to some Penglai Immortal Island to fish.

That Penglai Immortal Island is tens of thousands of miles away from here.

The round trip takes many days.

By the time we invite Sun Simiao here, it will probably be too late.

Wei Zheng shook his head: "Your Majesty, you are mistaken."

As far as I know, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess have a divine bird by their side.

Named "Invincible General," he can travel ten thousand miles a day.

Hasn't the Crown Princess already set off?

I believe it won't be long before she manages to bring Sun Simiao back.

"I hope so."

……

Su Gui led 2000 imperial guards to search Chang'an City house by house for Chengxin and Wei Lingfu, but found nothing.

Su Gui thought to herself, if she couldn't capture Chengxin and Wei Lingfu, how could she explain herself to Chang He?

He knew that Chang Datou was not someone to be trifled with.

then,

He led 2000 imperial guards to the south of Chang'an.

Lijing Gate.

Chengxin and Weilingfu have already learned of this news.

His subordinates were also very nervous.

With his arms crossed, Chengxin said to Wei Lingfu and his men, "Su Gui is trying to arrest me. If I confess, you will all be free."

As Chengxin said this, he turned and walked out.

Upon hearing this, Wei Lingfu

She quickly spread her arms to stop him: "Wait a minute!"

Commander, what do you mean by that?

Don't you consider us brothers?

We, the people of Lijingmen, share both good times and bad, and stand together through thick and thin!

What's so great about Su Gui?

"He's here, let's just fight him."

"Yes! Kill Su Gui!"

His men were filled with righteous indignation.

Upon hearing this, Chengxin quickly raised his hands: "Brothers, I appreciate your kindness."

but,

You're wrong.

"Where did we go wrong?" everyone asked.

Who is Su Gui?

He is the younger brother of Crown Princess Su Wan.

That means he's the future brother-in-law of our Crown Prince.

How can we go against him?

What will the Crown Prince think when he returns and finds out about this?

"But if we don't kill him, he'll kill us."

He's now the commander of the Imperial Guard, yet he sees us as rebels.

Her figure is undeniably perfect; she's incredibly slim.

He swayed his hips as he paced back and forth in the hall, slowly saying:

"Gentlemen, please be patient, there will always be a solution."

At the beginning,

When we established the Lijing Gate, we were always prepared to die for the Crown Prince.

We have long since disregarded our own lives and deaths.

I've heard about it too.

The current emperor is prejudiced against me.

They once ordered me to be banished from Chang'an, and that I was never to return to Chang'an without the imperial decree.

to be frank,

then,

I've decided to leave Chang'an.

From that day forward, he never set foot on the land of Chang'an again.

however,

The Crown Prince, however, asked me to stay, saying that there were still many things to do.

Therefore,

We established the Lijing Sect, taking in many orphans, providing them with food and clothing, and teaching them martial arts.

of course,

They were all extremely loyal to the Crown Prince and were willing to die for him at any time.

I don't think we did anything wrong.

It seems that some treacherous person is sowing discord before the Emperor.

Otherwise, why would the Emperor think of people like us?

Why would they send so many imperial guards to wipe us out?

"Let's rebel! Let's rebel!" The crowd was filled with righteous indignation.

now,

Muji ran in from outside: "Reporting, Commander, Su Gui has arrived."

"In that case, they're really quick."

"Commander, you don't need to show yourself. I'll go and meet him," Wei Lingfu said.

Chengxin gently stroked her hair: "The one who tied the knot must untie it."

"I'll go."

Just at this time,

Su Gui had already stepped in from outside the door.

Everyone present looked at him with wary eyes.

Su Gui and Cheng Xin were already quite familiar with each other.

"Chengxin, it's been a while since we last met. How have you been?"

Chengxin glanced behind Su Gui and saw that he was alone. She asked, "Did you come alone?"

"Yes!

My men are all lined up and waiting in the south of the city.

Hearing Su Gui say this, Chengxin felt much more at ease.

Su Gui sat down in the chair at the table.

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat tense.

He asked, "You're here to arrest me, aren't you?"

Su Gui didn't hide anything: "You're right!"

at this time,

Chengxin's men drew their swords: "How dare you!"

Su Gui sat there, looked up at them, and said, "What are you doing? Are you trying to win by numbers?"

Chengxin, observing Su Gui's demeanor, noticed that she was much more composed than before.

but,

That's understandable. He used to be just a lowly soldier in the Imperial Guard, but now he's a leader and highly valued by Chang He.

Chengxin waved his hand: "Don't be rude, put away all your weapons!"

His men sheathed their swords again.

Su Gui showed no fear and looked at Chengxin, saying, "My sister gave me special instructions before she left."

She told me not to arrest you and to spare you.

You'd better hurry up and leave!

Chengxin was somewhat surprised to hear him say that and asked, "Did your sister really say that?"

"Of course, how could this be fake?"

"Your sister is truly a person of great understanding and righteousness."

But what will you do if I leave?

"Won't the Emperor cause you trouble?"

"Then you don't need to worry about it."

But Chengxin said, "No, I can't leave."

I know you meant well, and I am very grateful.

We all know the current emperor's temper.

If you fail to bring me to justice, he will certainly not let you off the hook.

How could I bear to do that?

I can't do that!

now,

Su Guixiang treats her differently because of her affection.

Su Gui had initially thought Chengxin was just a musician, but she hadn't expected him to have such high aspirations. No wonder the Crown Prince valued him so highly.

To please his father, the crown prince dared to defy him.

This shows that Chengxin still held considerable weight in the Crown Prince's mind.

Then Chengxin continued, "I was originally just a lowly musician, a lowly person..."

but,

The Crown Prince did not treat me as a servant.

It can be said,

The Crown Prince gave me a second life.

In this life, whatever the Crown Prince tells me to do, I will do.

My life belongs to the Crown Prince.

recent,

The crown prince has gone to the Japanese kingdom, so there's nothing I can do to help him.

but,

I can't cause him trouble or hold him back.

After hearing this, Su Gui exclaimed with great admiration, "The Crown Prince did not misjudge him."

Recently, you have done a lot for the Crown Prince, including ensuring the safety of Chang'an and gathering information on Li Tai's whereabouts.

Upon hearing this, Chengxin quickly said, "I almost forgot about Li Tai if you hadn't mentioned him."

Li Tai is very restless.

"Oh, what has he been up to lately?"

Chengxin then recounted what she had learned about Li Tai.

"besides,

Li Tai and Fang Xuanling had close ties.

They often chatted until late at night at Fang Xuanling's residence; it's unknown what they talked about.

"Does Li Tai often visit Fang Xuanling?" Su Gui frowned.

"Yes."

Su Gui knew that Fang Xuanling and Li Chenggan were at odds.

The emperor once appointed Fang Xuanling to be the Crown Prince's tutor in the Eastern Palace, but Fang Xuanling refused the appointment.

Because he was so senior and had made such great contributions, the emperor couldn't do anything to him.

Fang Xuanling was an extremely shrewd and strategic person.

In the beginning, Li Shimin was able to seize the world, including the success of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, largely due to the strategies offered by Fang Xuanling.

How wonderful it would be if such a wise, resourceful, and powerful person could join forces with Li Chenggan!

But for some reason, Fang Xuanling and Li Chenggan just couldn't get along.

Last time,

Li Chengan finally managed to withdraw from the battlefield in Yanqi and lifted the siege of Chang'an.

People often say that there is no greater merit than saving the emperor.

The Crown Prince not only saved Chang'an, but also the Emperor.

The Crown Prince has made such great contributions and should be commended, but Fang Xuanling requested in front of everyone that Li Chenggan be executed.

Out of consideration for his father, Li Shimin spared Li Chenggan's life, but instead imprisoned him in the Dali Temple jail.

They also sent Cheng Yaojin to probe Li Chengqian's intentions.

Li Chengan saw through Cheng Yaojin's intentions but did not reveal any flaws.

If Li Chenggan had said the wrong thing in prison, how could he have survived?

All of this is thanks to Fang Xuanling.

This shows that Fang Xuanling was a huge threat to the Crown Prince.

"As you wish, I will report Li Tai's petty actions to the Crown Prince truthfully."

It's getting late, you and your men should hurry up and leave.

For a while,

After you leave, I will bring the Imperial Guards over to make a show of it.

but,

Chengxin still insisted on staying.

Wei Lingfu, standing nearby, advised, "Commander, as the saying goes, a wise man doesn't suffer a loss he can avoid. It's a small matter if you don't leave, but..."

The key question is, if the Emperor finds out you're still in Chang'an, wouldn't that cause trouble for the Crown Prince?

Wouldn't the crown prince then have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor?

"This—," Chengxin thought it made sense after hearing what he said. "Alright, since that's the case, we'll all go together. I can't abandon any of my brothers."

I know that His Majesty has prejudices against Taoist priests and Turks, which is why he once issued an edict to expel all Turks from Chang'an.

Upon hearing this, Kijiro asked indignantly, "Why is that?"

Are all the people of the Central Plains good people, and all the Turks bad people?

Regarding this matter,

Su Gui also deeply understands this.

Because he also participated in that campaign to expel the Turks,

Moreover, he almost captured Ashina She'er.

Although Su Gui wasn't very well-read, he had heard of a famous historical text called "Memorial on Expelling Foreign Guests" written by Li Si.

At that time, the construction of the Zheng Guo Canal by the Qin state caused a disturbance.

later,

Qin Shi Huang then realized that Zheng Guo's purpose was to make Qin expend enormous manpower, material resources, and financial resources.

This led to the Qin state's decline from that point on.

When Ying Zheng learned the truth, he was furious and believed that outsiders were all unreliable.

Therefore, an order to expel foreign guests was issued, announcing the expulsion of all foreign advisors not from the Qin state itself.