In Great Tang, My Father Li Shimin Wants Me to Ascend the Throne

[Feel-Good Power Fantasy, System Novel, Political Scheming, Passionate Adventure, Farming, Expanding the Frontier, Father-Son Bond, Sibling Bond, Brotherhood]

Reborn in the womb as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin,

he bears the imperial bloodlines of both the Sui and Tang dynasties.

All he wants is to lie flat and enjoy life as a wealthy prince,

beat up Fang Yiai,

pummel Zhangsun Chong,

annoy Li Shimin,

and while away a boring life.

But the trees may wish for stillness, while the wind will not stop.

At seventeen, he binds himself to the Great Tang System Mall,

where he can trade ancient cultural relics for modern goods.

From then on, there's no stopping him.

He saves Empress Zhangsun,

prevents plagues,

grows potatoes,

sweet potatoes,

and carrots,

makes gunpowder,

conquers Goguryeo,

destroys Xueyantuo,

and annexes Japan...

Of course, there are all sorts of other strange little gadgets, too.

Time and again, he crushes the ancients' intelligence with modern civilization,

and time and again, he leaves Li Shimin stunned.

"My son Li Ke has the bearing of a dragon and a phoenix, and the face of the sun. He can usher in peace for all generations and establish an enduring dynasty. His merits rival Yao and Shun, and his virtue matches Yu and Tang. He should be emperor of the Great Tang. I am willing to abdicate and become the Retired Emperor."

Li Ke laughs. "You haven't even been Crown Prince, and you think you can become the Retired Emperor?"

Li Shimin: "You rebellious brat, how dare you mock me? If I hadn't fought a bloody battle at Xuanwu Gate, you'd have been reincarnated long ago..."