Zhang Jiuling, who was in high spirits, came into office with a bang.

The first target of his attack was the Minister of Revenue, Li Linfu, whom he had painstakingly promoted.

He was like a famished hyena that wouldn't let go of a piece of meat once it sank its teeth into it.

Li Shimin was quite satisfied.

Although he didn't have Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, or Changsun Wuji by his side, he could make do with High Eunuch Gao, who was both loyal and flattering.

"Your Majesty seems to be in a good mood?"

Seeing Li Shimin's recent gloomy expression, he finally changed his tune.

High Eunuch Gao hurriedly continued to please him.

Li Shimin glanced at him and could tell at a glance what this eunuch was up to.

Well, apart from Zhang Jiuling, who was currently wreaking havoc outside, Gao was the only one by his side who was somewhat useful.

"Not bad,"

Li Shimin replied indifferently.

Standing in a high place, he gazed into the distance. This familiar yet unfamiliar Chang'an City, filled with the scent of smoke and fire, finally gave him a sense of peace since his rebirth.

It was not in vain that he had poured out his heart and blood in those years. Although the descendants in later generations were all useless, the Great Tang Dynasty was still far from collapsing with a bang.

Li Shimin was happy, and naturally, High Eunuch Gao, who was wholeheartedly devoted to him, was even happier.

However, just as the master and servant had not been happy for long, the official in charge of monitoring An Lushan in Yizhou brought back news.

"Report."

Li Shimin casually said.

The official respectfully said, "Recently, the military governor of Youzhou, Zhang Shougui, and the military governor of Yizhou, An Lushan, have had a close relationship. According to investigations, as early as the twentieth year of the Kaiyuan era, Zhang Shougui had secretly adopted An Lushan as his godson. The two of them are closely linked and hold the power to appoint and dismiss officials in Youzhou and Yizhou, their arrogance surpassing that of feudal princes."

High Eunuch Gao's heart jumped with fear, but when he looked up, he saw Li Shimin place his hand on the wall without any expression of joy or anger on his face.

After a while, Li Shimin suddenly laughed and raised an eyebrow, "Continue."

Continue?

High Eunuch Gao was shocked, could there be something even more outrageous?

The official lowered his head, his voice trembling as he spoke, "In addition, according to the messenger pigeons intercepted by us, An Lushan has had close dealings with many important figures in the court. Throughout the year, there have been countless bribes and gifts, totaling millions of silver taels."

No wonder.

Li Shimin frowned and contemplated. In Li Longji's memories, there were indeed many ministers in the court who supported An Lushan.

Their words were eloquent, praising his amiable and astute nature, saying that he was a rare genius in a hundred years.

Thinking of this,

Li Shimin let out a disdainful laugh.

Genius? Was it a genius like Jiang Ziya, who achieved greatness through perseverance, or a genius like Yu Chigong, who was valiant and skilled in battle?

"The list," Li Shimin said, dropping two more words lightly.

Even the onlooker, High Eunuch Gao, could sense the immense weight behind those two words.

"Yes!"

The official acknowledged and quickly withdrew.

Li Shimin focused his gaze on the distant peaceful and prosperous lights of countless households.

He sneered inwardly, thinking about messing with the empire he had painstakingly built.

Go ahead and dream your foolish dreams!

After cursing in his heart, Li Shimin felt refreshed and went back to his room to sleep.