"Will the Tang Dynasty reach such a height?" Li Shimin was no longer confident.
Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi were also curious why Xiao Ran said that.
"Yes, the Tang Dynasty will reach this level in the future."
Li Shimin was even more curious, "What is your basis and why do you say that?"
"This is an inevitable trend of the development of the times!" Xiao Ran picked up the water glass in front of him. This was the water poured by Li Lizhi.
He took a sip slowly.
"The world's general trend is that long periods of division will inevitably lead to unification, and long periods of unification will inevitably lead to division. This has always been the case, and my uncle should be familiar with it."
"Of course I know this."
"The Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty are actually very similar."
"What do you mean?" Li Shimin looked at Xiao Ran.
"There was always a powerful dynasty that was short-lived, and this short-lived dynasty was preceded by a chaotic era."
Before the Qin Dynasty, there was the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, which lasted for hundreds of years.
Before the Sui Dynasty, there were the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, which lasted for several hundred years and were a mess.
"You're not wrong."
"After great chaos, there must be great unification. The great unification of the Tang Dynasty is the general trend and the will of the people."
"Now that the Tang Dynasty has completed its unification, if nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely get better and better in the future. Why do you say it is stronger than the Han Dynasty?" Li Shimin was curious about this.
"Because there is an advantage that the Tang Dynasty has but the Han Dynasty does not."
"What?"
"The great integration of nationalities from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties to the present day!"
"National integration?" Li Shimin muttered to himself.
There should be no such concept now. Except for the Han people in the Central Plains, other ethnic groups are still foreigners!
"The great integration of ethnic groups has promoted the prosperity and development of this land, and has also enabled different ethnic groups to learn from each other, communicate with each other, and make common progress."
Li Shimin nodded, "That's true. Although the Han people are very strong, the Hu people also have their strengths. King Wuling of Zhao's Hu clothing and horseback riding have left a deep impression on me."
"Yes, ethnic integration contributes to the development of civilization. It is a natural fusion of ethnic groups, the result of close ties between their economies, cultures, and living habits."
"This is a progressive phenomenon, which will have an economic boost for a multi-ethnic country moving from division to unity and development."
"Just based on this point, the Han Dynasty cannot compare. After all, at that time, the exchanges between the Central Plains and the surrounding ethnic groups were actually very limited. The Silk Road had a great influence, but it was not as great as the comprehensive integration of the Tang Dynasty today."
Li Shimin suddenly realized, "I had never thought about this question before, but now that I think about it, it seems to be the case!"
Li Shimin was very much looking forward to the future of the Tang Dynasty.
"What would the real prosperous Tang Dynasty be like?" Li Shimin began to look forward to it.
"The gates of the Nine Heavens are opened to the palace, and people from all over the world pay homage to the emperor... That's probably about it!"
"The palace gates of the Nine Heavens are opened, and people from all over the world dress in formal attire to pay homage to the emperor..." Li Lizhi's eyes lit up, and the picture was very vivid.
"Good poem!" Empress Changsun couldn't help but praise it.
This short sentence expresses the grandeur and solemnity of the scene and the dignity of the emperor.
The layers of palace gates are like the nine gates to heaven, opening slowly and majestically. Envoys from all over the world bow down in front of the palace and pay homage to the emperor, looking majestic and solemn.
The Nine Heavens Gate is used to symbolize the emperor's residence, and the background of the "Morning Court" painting is outlined with bold strokes, which is extraordinary.
"People from all over the world dress in formal attire and pay homage to the emperor," symbolizing the empire's heyday.
The word "bai" is placed after "all nations' clothing and hats", which uses the contrast between many and few in numbers and between humble and noble in positions to highlight the majesty of the empire and emphasize its strength.
"That's a good point." Xiao Ran would occasionally say something that would amaze Li Shimin.
It really amazed Empress Changsun and Li Shimin and others.
As they are all knowledgeable people, they naturally understand the value and level of this poem.
This made Li Shimin look up to Xiao Ran a little more.
"The palace gates of heaven are opened, and people from all over the world dress in formal attire to pay homage to the emperor..." Li Shimin could not wait to pick up his pen and write this poem on rice paper.
"My Great Tang Dynasty will surely become such a prosperous era!"
"Hahaha!"
Li Shimin swept away his previous unhappiness.
Seeing Li Shimin so happy, Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi were also happy.
"Mother, it's getting late. Let's go back."
Hearing the word "we", Li Shimin found it very irritating.
"Well, it's really late. It's okay to go back early."
Empress Changsun turned around and looked at the two little princesses on the bed.
The two little princesses were sleeping soundly.
Li Lizhi stood up, and Xiao Ran stood up too.
Li Lizhi walked over and picked up the little princess, while Yushu held Princess Chengyang.
Xiao Ran was going to drive, and Li Lizhi and Yu Shu sat in the back seat holding the two little princesses.
Empress Changsun and Li Shimin stood up to see Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi off.
"Drive slowly!" Li Shimin instructed.
"Uncle, I understand."
"Grandpa and Mom, you should also go to bed early!"
"Well, okay!" Empress Changsun always had a faint smile on her face, looking very comfortable and kind.
Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi left Lizheng Hall.
Not long after walking, I saw someone blocking the road in the snow.
"Huh? Who's so bold as to block the road?"
Now everyone knows that this is Li Lizhi's car, but he still dares to do this.
"Why does it look familiar?" Li Lizhi tilted her head and looked at him.
"He does feel a little familiar... No, isn't this His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Slowly approaching, Xiao Ran also recognized him.
"Brother, why is he here?" Li Lizhi also recognized him.
Li Chengqian walked towards Mini, and Xiao Ran thought to himself that this couldn't be a scam!
Xiao Ran still rolled down the car window, "Your Highness, why are you still here?"
This is the only way for Li Lizhi to return to Fengyang Pavilion.
"Young Master, I am very grateful for what you did just now!" Li Chengqian bowed slightly towards Xiao Ran.
Li Chengqian knew very well what this matter meant.
Xiao Ran really helped a lot.
"Your Highness, there's no need to do this..." Xiao Ran quickly opened the car door.
Li Chengqian gently pushed the door open. "It's cold outside, no need to come down. If there's anything you need me to do in the future, just ask me, and I'll do my best."
Li Chengqian spoke sincerely.
"Your Highness, this is nothing."
"It's so important to me. If it weren't for my young master, I wouldn't have the courage to tell my parents about this. Now that it's out, I'm so grateful!"
Li Chengqian bowed again.
This is so polite that Xiao Ran feels a little embarrassed.
"It's cold now, let's go back!" Li Chengqian looked at Li Lizhi and nodded with a smile.
"Yeah, okay, let's talk again some other time. I'm worried Mingda will get cold if we wait."
Li Chengqian nodded, "Okay!"
"Brother, you should go back soon!"
"Okay, I'll go back now."
Watching Mini walk away, Li Chengqian felt happy.
Li Chengqian felt that Xiao Ran would not help him for no reason, and it might be Li Lizhi who was fanning the flames.
Only after the car drove away did Li Chengqian walk towards the East Palace and look meaningfully in the direction of the Wude Hall.
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