Chapter 39

This child had great ambitions and extraordinary talent; he was a rare genius.

If he didn't get news of him, he would never be at ease!

He must find him!

For this reason.

Zhangsun Wuji spared no expense in manpower and resources, spreading his men across all the prefectures and counties of the Great Tang, all for the purpose of finding Qin Mu's whereabouts.

Heaven rewards the diligent.

Now that he finally had a lead, Zhangsun Wuji was naturally extremely excited.

"According to intelligence, after this thief fled Chang'an several months ago, he headed straight for the Jiannan Pass in the southwest, passed through the Jiannan Circuit, fled the Great Tang, and snuck into Tibet, after which there was no further news."

The guard said respectfully.

"What? Tibet!?"

"That brat actually snuck into Tibet?"

Zhangsun Wuji's expression changed abruptly.

Unbelievable!

No wonder they couldn't find this brat even after turning the Great Tang upside down; he never expected him to have snuck into Tibet.

"That is correct, Master. What should we do next? Should we send people to sneak into Tibet and continue searching for the whereabouts of this thief?"

"That is not necessary." Zhangsun Wuji regained his composure, revealing a meaningful smile, and said: "I heard that the Tibetan diplomatic mission has already arrived in Chang'an today. After the banquet for the ten thousand nations' tribute, it won't be too late for me to inquire about the situation in Tibet from them."

Subsequently.

Zhangsun Wuji gave a few instructions to the guard, and the main hall returned to tranquility.

A few days later.

Envoys from all the Western Region countries had arrived in Chang'an.

The grand ten thousand nations' tribute ceremony also began as scheduled.

Envoys from Tibet, the Arabian Empire, Gao Chang, Tuyuhun, and other Western Region countries all participated in the ceremony.

On this day, Chang'an was extremely lively.

Everyone was immersed in the incomparable Great Tang golden age!

They felt proud to be citizens of the Great Tang.

Zhu Que Avenue, the main street of Chang'an, connected the Chang'an city gates and the Imperial Palace at its two ends.

On both sides of Zhu Que Avenue, it was already overcrowded, with noise, laughter, and discussions rising one after another.

The envoys of the various countries started from the Chang'an city gates and walked north along Zhu Que Avenue.

That was the direction of the Great Ming Palace!

Such an arrangement was naturally intentional by Li Er.

He wanted all the citizens of Chang'an to feel the glory of the Great Tang!

At this moment, on the city tower of the Imperial Palace.

Li Er, Empress Zhangsun Wugou, and a crowd of imperial relatives were all lined up, standing on the tower, looking at the grand scene on Zhu Que Avenue.

Everyone's face was filled with an extremely satisfied smile.

Especially Li Er, who was grinning from ear to ear.

Ten thousand nations paying tribute!

The Emperor of the Ages!

I have finally felt what it tastes like.

However, besides being happy, Li Er still had a vague regret in his heart.

The figure of a youth always appeared in his mind.

Especially at this very moment.

This figure seemed to be lingering before his eyes.

Li Er knew in his heart.

Although this figure was extremely blurry, it must be him.

The youth who changed the Great Tang!

Without that youth, the Great Tang would never have reached the peak golden age of ten thousand nations paying tribute in such a short time.

Refined salt, the curved-shaft plow, the three-piece horseshoe set, administrative reforms, and so on...

This series of governing policies directly caused the Great Tang's national strength to develop by leaps and bounds!

It even changed the fate of millions of Great Tang citizens!

Qin Mu, oh Qin Mu, I will not forget your contributions, and the Great Tang will not forget your contributions either.

But perhaps fate is just like this.

I am destined not to have the legendary story of a monarch and subject meeting in mutual appreciation with you.

I do not know where you are today.

Li Er felt a trace of regret in his heart.

Even...

A trace of remorse!

Remorse that he did not personally talk to Qin Mu at the time, but let Zhangsun Wuji handle the matter.

Li Er always had a feeling.

Zhangsun Wuji did not seem to have told the whole truth about that night.

But by now, this matter could no longer be investigated.

Let it be!

"Your Majesty, look, the diplomatic missions have arrived."

Empress Zhangsun Wugou's voice pulled Li Er back from his thoughts.

Li Er looked up, and the envoys of the various countries had arrived one after another at the Imperial Palace gate.

"Good!"

Li Er clenched his fists, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, and spat out a word loudly.

And at this very moment.