In the following time, the little princess would go to the palace most of the time to follow Li Chengqian.
This puzzled many people as to why the little princess was brought along.
While handling the government affairs of the court, Li Chengqian also taught the little princess how to be a qualified emperor.
We also have to urge Africa's front-line troops to speed up their progress.
Li Chengqian's body couldn't take it anymore.
Seeing Li Chengqian’s pale face and incessant coughing, the little princess felt bad.
"Brother, don't hold on. Go to the medical school, or I can take you to the hospital over there for treatment." The little princess was really worried when she saw Li Chengqian's condition.
"Sizi is fine. I can still hold on for some time. This problem cannot be cured in a short time. I don't have that much time." Li Chengqian kept coughing while speaking.
Xue Rengui excitedly found Li Chengqian, "Your Majesty!"
"Well, what's the matter?" Seeing Xue Rengui's excited look, Li Chengqian already had a guess in his mind.
"Report from the African front: The Tang cavalry has wiped out all resistance and is now stationed at the Cape of Good Hope."
Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, "Okay, I understand. Let Chu Suiliang arrange it and reward them according to their merits."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Li Chengqian felt a lot more relaxed all of a sudden, "Grandpa, the unification of the world you wanted is now accomplished, I have accomplished it!"
"Come here, tell Prince Jin to come and see me!" Li Chengqian shouted and was ready to tell Li Zhi.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The personal eunuch next to him picked up the intercom and contacted the Royal Academy.
With the walkie-talkie, there is no need to run around to pass messages, it is much faster.
"Sizi, I am going to prepare for the handover. What happens next depends on you." Li Chengqian was ready to hand over power.
"Yes, brother!"
After receiving the summons from Li Chengqian, Li Zhi, who was teaching, had to stop teaching temporarily and go to Taiji Hall to meet Li Chengqian.
"Your Majesty, I have met you..."
"Chinu, there's no need to do this since there are no outsiders here. Come and sit down!" Li Chengqian waved his hand.
"Yes, brother!" Li Zhi looked at the little princess next to him. He didn't expect that she was here too.
Li Chengqian waved his hand, asking the others to leave. "What I am about to say is very important. I am not joking."
"Brother, you say." Li Zhi also looked serious.
"My health is getting worse. I have been in this position for a long time. The former crown prince is no longer capable of the responsibility. I have deposed him, but the Tang Dynasty must be inherited by someone."
The more Li Zhi listened, the more confused he became.
"If it weren't for the young master, you, Zhinu, would have known the normal course of history. You are the one destined by heaven."
Li Chengqian's words startled Li Zhi, "Brother, this..."
Li Chengqian interrupted Li Zhi, "I don't blame you, ever. I never did before and I don't blame you now. I'm telling you this now because I think you can inherit the Tang Dynasty."
Li Zhi was so nervous!
"Brother, I am not very talented and knowledgeable, and my words carry little weight. I am afraid I cannot take on such a big responsibility." Li Zhi said hurriedly.
"There's no better choice for you now. You have no foundation, which is not good. I will appoint you as the crown prince and give you some time to gain experience, get familiar with things, and cultivate your own people... ahem..."
"My brother's health won't last much longer. Before that, I will pass the throne to Sizi, and she will temporarily take over my position."
Li Zhi looked at the little princess in surprise.
It soon became clear that Li Zhi also knew about Empress Wu Zetian.
Li Zhi was a direct descendant, and Li Tai, who was also a direct descendant, was in poor health.
Li Zhi still seemed to be trying to evade responsibility.
"Zhi Nu, these originally belonged to you. You are also capable of shouldering this important responsibility. Apart from you, my brother has no better choice..."
Li Zhi had no choice but to agree.
"Someone come here!" Li Chengqian shouted.
Several eunuchs entered the Taiji Hall.
"Your Majesty, this servant is here!"
Li Chengqian's expression was solemn. "Draft an edict. I, despite my limited stature, have been blessed with the opportunity to ascend the throne. I rely on the spirits of the ancestral temple and the protection of my subjects. However, in recent years, I have suffered from frequent illnesses and chronic diseases. I worry daily that I will not be able to fulfill the responsibility of succession, fearing that it will harm the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people. My younger brother, Li Zhi, is the legitimate son of the late emperor and Empress Wende. He is kind and virtuous, intelligent and wise. He has always been dear to me and praised by all the ministers, enjoying great respect. I believe that he is worthy of inheriting the throne. I have made up my mind to establish Li Zhi as the crown prince to continue the worship of the ancestral temple..."
Li Chengqian issued an imperial edict and telegraphed the whole world to confirm Li Zhi's position as crown prince.
"Zhi Nu, you don't have to worry about the academy's affairs for the time being!"
"Yes, brother!"
"Prepare the car, I want to go to Zhaoling!" Li Chengqian shouted.
Li Zhi and the little princess also wanted to go. Li Chengqian turned and looked at them, "I can go by myself, you don't have to go."
"Yes, brother!"
The little princess immediately told Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi and others in the manor about the situation.
Li Chengqian took Xue Rengui and a small number of Xuanjia soldiers and drove to Zhaoling.
He was still coughing when he got off the bus.
Seeing Li Chengqian, the guards saluted quickly.
Li Chengqian led Xue Rengui and others inside. When they got close to the mausoleum, Li Chengqian did not let anyone else in.
Came to the tomb of Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun alone.
Kneel down slowly:
"Grandpa, Mom, your son is here to see you!"
"We've conquered all of Africa. The goal Grandpa set has been accomplished. I haven't let you down. It's just that I'm willing to carry out the reforms, but I lack the strength to do so."
"Perhaps I am not destined to be the emperor. Qingque's health condition was not optimistic, but fortunately the surgery saved her."
"After much thought, I have to give it to Zhinu. Zhinu doesn't fight or compete. Perhaps this is destiny."
"It's just that Zhinu has no prestige now. Let's discuss and give it to Sizi. Grandpa and Mom should have no objection!"
"Some things may be unavoidable. Sizi will become the empress. I think you can accept this, Grandpa."
"My health isn't very good. I'll go for surgery after I hand things over to Sizi. If the surgery fails, I'll stay with Grandpa and Mom."
"With the young lady and the beautiful girl here, the Tang Dynasty will be fine..."
Li Chengqian also went to report to Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun. Previously it was at the manor, and now it is at Zhaoling.
Li Chengqian muttered to himself for a long time before leaving, and saw Xiao Ran coming as well.
"Young Master!"
"Your Majesty, you seem much more relaxed."
Li Chengqian nodded. "The war in Africa is over, and the Tang Dynasty's external expansion has also come to an end. The rest of the matter is up to you, Sizi."
"Go for surgery soon!"
"Okay, I'll go after I've finished my work in the next two days. I've been the Crown Prince and Regent for so many years, and now I'm the Emperor. I have no regrets. It would be even better if I could enjoy a peaceful life."
"Yes, go over there for the surgery!"
Li Chengqian shook his head and turned to look at Zhaoling. "I want to do it in the Tang Dynasty. If the operation fails, as Qingque said, my grandfather and mother will come to pick me up!"
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