"The entire school affairs will go to Youying Second State, and do everything possible to spread my inability to obtain the Shou Wangfei and my desire to recruit beauties from all over the world."

"Also, remember to emphasize that not only do I want beauties, but I also intend to emulate the First Emperor's quest for immortality. Anyone who can help me achieve immortality will be rewarded with titles and positions."

The school affairs officer takes the order and leaves.

Gao Lishi is puzzled. The emperor's words sound like those of a madman, but his demeanor suggests otherwise.

He wakes up and realizes what he is thinking. He mentally scolds himself and keeps his mouth shut.

Nonsense!

The emperor is wise and martial, with far-sightedness, deep planning, and long-term strategies!

How could he be a madman? He deserves to die.

Li Shimin looks at Gao Lishi, whose expressions keep changing, and decides not to talk to him for the time being.

Everyone says that he has changed since returning from the Daci'en Temple.

The emperor has changed again.

The courtiers notice that their previously wise and martial emperor seems to be leaning towards extravagance and debauchery.

Zhang Jiuling is shocked.

Li Linfu is ecstatic.

Gao Lishi... Gao Lishi is at a loss.

No one knows better than him that the emperor does not want to indulge in pleasure.

It is clear that he wants to do something substantial!

"Zhang Yushi, what is the emperor's intention?"

This is an official from Zhang Jiuling's faction.

"Li Xiang, it seems that our good times are coming again!"

These are Li Linfu's sycophants.

Zhang Jiuling ponders and fails to understand.

Li Linfu regains his confidence and solidifies his position.

However, before Li Linfu and his supporters can celebrate, they witness the following scene after the morning court session.

Gao Lishi respectfully invites Zhang Jiuling to meet the emperor.

Ganluo Hall.

Zhang Jiuling nervously looks at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin smiles at him and says, "Zhang Yushi, why have you been involving fewer people in matters recently? Could it be that your successors are incapable?"

Zhang Jiuling chokes.

If it weren't for his composure, he would have liked to throw his official hat in Li Shimin's face.

But he values his life, so he decides to speak carefully.

"It's not that I don't want to, but I'm worried about Your Majesty..."

Zhang Jiuling doesn't finish his sentence, but it is obvious to anyone with a sound mind what he means.

As expected, as soon as he finishes speaking, Li Shimin smiles and says, "My goals have nothing to do with your life. Just continue as you have been."

"Continue as I have been?"

Zhang Jiuling expresses doubt.

Li Shimin gives him a firm look.

"Don't say I didn't warn you. In the upcoming days, many officials in Chang'an City will be busy."

Zhang Jiuling is still confused, but Li Shimin doesn't explain further.

As a master of riddles, he prefers to let the courtiers decipher the deeper meaning for themselves.

Confused when they come and confused when they go.

With a mind full of confusion, Zhang Jiuling is promptly dismissed by Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty," Gao Lishi is puzzled, "Are you really not going to tell Zhang Jiuling?"

Li Shimin shakes his head. It's not that he doesn't trust Zhang Jiuling, but there are no impenetrable walls in this world. If he wants to take down Zhang Jiuling and An, he must be better at acting than them.

Besides, he has already made his intentions clear. If Zhang Jiuling cannot understand this, then any supervisory censor would be enough for him to retire in peace.

"Zishou is intelligent and will surely understand my intentions."

Gao Lishi nods hesitantly and doesn't continue to advise further.

Li Shimin is eager to try.

"Next, we wait for the battle to begin!"