Han Shizu

Chapter 1568 The princess is back
In Qionglin Garden, Emperor Liu's laughter wafted, and he hadn't laughed so heartily for a long time. The reason was that the eldest princess Liu Jia and her son-in-law Li Jilong had returned to Beijing to visit their relatives.

Emperor Liu has seven daughters, three of whom have been married. The eldest princess Liu Jia married Li Jilong as early as the ninth year of Kaibao, the second princess Liu Jian also married Chai Zongxun in the second half of that year, and the third princess Liu Yun married Li Jilong in the ninth year of Kaibao. Bao was married to Yang Yanzhao for 11 years.

However, in terms of love, it is obvious that other princesses cannot compare with the eldest princess, and Emperor Liu's doting on the eldest daughter has almost formed a kind of inertia.

Liu Jia has been married for more than four years. The last time Li Jilong returned to Beijing to report on his duties was in the year of Feng Chan, and Liu Jia was unable to make the trip because he was pregnant, so the father and daughter have not seen each other for about four years.

Under this premise, Emperor Liu couldn't help being overjoyed when he learned that the couple had returned to the south with their son to pay their respects. When they arrived outside Qionglin Garden, he was already standing in front of the hall and waiting.

"My son (chen) sees my father (Your Majesty)!"

"Get up! Get up!" Seeing the family of three, Emperor Liu smiled kindly and helped Liu Jia and his wife up.

"Why, is it still called Your Majesty?" Liu Jia was still so familiar and friendly when he heard the address of the two, while Li Jilong looked at his son-in-law with obvious awe, and Emperor Liu asked with a smile.

Li Jilong was serious and even ruthless when he was leading the army, with orders and prohibitions, and his military orders were like a mountain, but when facing Emperor Liu, he looked shy and immature, and his thick beard gave him a bit of honesty. She laughed along with embarrassment, and called out in a low voice, "Father!"

"Haha!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help being amused, and teased, "Is that how you give orders in the army? How can you do what you want when you're so unconfident!"

Some teasing made Li Jilong a little embarrassed.In fact, Emperor Liu is very satisfied with this son-in-law. Just like Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong is the most eye-catching rising star in the Han army. Guarding the frontiers, suppressing bandits with soldiers, and suppressing localities, he has made great achievements in the security operations in Monan.

Seeing her husband being "runned down" by Emperor Liu, Liu Jia who was at the side couldn't help but angrily said, "Father!"

He smiled again, patted Li Jilong on the shoulder, and turned his gaze back to Liu Jia.Today's eldest princess has completely faded her youthfulness, her figure is graceful, she exudes the temperament of a young woman, her complexion is not as fair as before, and the years and the environment in the clouds have left a few traces on her face, but that The sassy spirit inherited from Emperor Liu has never changed.

"I've been to that place in the cloud more than once. Is there such a place to support people? It seems to be getting fatter!" Emperor Liu changed the object of his teasing.

In fact, Liu Jia is not fat, but plump. However, using this word to describe her daughter, Emperor Liu, feels a little inappropriate. It would be better to say that she is fat and kinder.

And Liu Jia was not angry or ashamed about this, but said generously: "Even a remote northern county like Yunzhong raises people like this, isn't it a testament to Dad's achievements in governing the country?"

"Your little mouth is still sweet, as if it has been smeared with honey!" Emperor Liu smiled lightly, his eyes moved down, and fell on the little boy who timidly snuggled up to his mother but looked up at him curiously, and asked, "Is this Zhaoxian?" !"

Liu Jia gently pushed his son, and said softly, "Kowtow to grandfather!"

Obviously trained, a child in his early two years old doesn't know much about things and etiquette, but he kneels down very quickly, speaks words clearly, and calls "grandfather".

Even though it was not the first time I heard it, this pure voice still warmed Emperor Liu's heart, and perhaps it was because of his love for the house and the crow, Emperor Liu liked the child at first sight, and he immediately hugged his grandson, probably by him. Startled, and struggling a bit.

"Time is easy and old people are bad!" Hugging his grandson Li Zhaoxian and beckoning the couple to go in, Emperor Liu said with emotion to Liu Jia: "Now you are also a wife and a mother."

Hearing Emperor Liu's emotional emotion, Liu Jia also became concerned, and said, "That's your daughter too! Dad, how is your health? Has your leg disease eased?"

"Your caring is heart-warming, unlike your brothers who will only cause me trouble!" Emperor Liu said, and quickened his pace as he spoke, showing his health: "Don't worry, I'm still holding on." Hold on, look at me walking like flying, there is no problem at all!"

In fact, it's just that it's not the season, and only in spring and summer can Emperor Liu feel better, but in autumn and winter, especially cold winter, he will inevitably suffer.

"You still have to take care of your health!" Liu Jia said solemnly, and then said with a smile, "I don't know which younger brother it is, who has offended daddy?"

Emperor Liu frowned: "Can't it be your brothers?"

Liu Jia said: "My brothers are all virtuous and talented people. No one in the Manchu Dynasty knows that you are always proud of their achievements! Even the fifth brother is so smart, filial and talented."

"Okay, okay, people are not here, why do you compliment them!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.

"My son is just telling the truth! Speaking of which, I have been separated for many years, and I miss my brothers and sisters very much. It is only after the third brother is stationed on the border that we can see each other from time to time!" Liu Jia also expressed a little emotion.

"It's good to come back this time, stay a little longer, you brothers and sisters, you have plenty of time to gather!" Emperor Liu said.

"Third sister is also married. Unfortunately, I was about to give birth back then, so I couldn't come back in person. This time, I should prepare a gift to make amends!" Liu Jia said.

Among the princesses, Liu Jia obviously had the bearing of a big sister. Even Emperor Liu said that if Liu Jia was a man, he would definitely be as good as her brothers.

"You really have a heart!" Emperor Liu smiled and said, "Have you ever met your mother?"

"Before entering the palace, I plan to go to say hello later!" Liu Jia shook her head and said, "After returning to the capital, I learned that my father was receiving blessings in Qionglin Garden, so I rushed over. Tyranny should also report to my father."

Hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately turned his head to Yantuo and ordered: "Go, inform Concubine Hui that Liu Jia and his wife are back, and let her move to Qionglin Garden. In addition, go and see how the queen is doing. Come here, and call Liu Yang and Liu Shu, and we will hold a family banquet here tonight!"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo replied respectfully, with a smile on his face. The official was happy, so he naturally had to be more happy, taking pleasure in the official's happiness, and rejoicing in the official's happiness.

Sitting down, Emperor Liu still refused to let Li Zhaoxian go, and still hugged him in his arms, not feeling burdened at all.Focusing on Li Jilong, who was somewhat taciturn, he said: "In the past few years in Monan, you have performed well. You have run the army and trained troops, suppressed bandits and rebellions, and entered Mobei five times. The Privy Council highly recognizes your achievements and evaluates them. Very high!"

In the past few years in Monan, Li Jilong has gained the greatest reputation. He personally led the Han cavalry five times, crossing the desert, and invading Mobei.

His reputation even spread among the Khitan tribe in Mobei. When he went north for the fifth time, the Khitan lord Yeluxian even sent a large army to encircle and suppress Emperor Liu's son-in-law, and Li Jilong was very clever on the battlefield , Sensing that something was wrong, he decisively withdrew south and returned.But also because of this matter, Emperor Liu issued a special order to prohibit him from taking risks rashly.

It is not easy to raise a son, and it is not easy to obtain such a son-in-law who is destined to become a powerful man.

Facing Emperor Liu's approval and praise, Li Jilong responded modestly: "I just devoted myself to guarding the country's frontiers and doing my duty a little bit. I didn't make any achievements, so I dare not take credit for it!"

"Why, do you think the world is too peaceful and lonely without wars?" Emperor Liu smiled and said, "If that's the case, you should be transferred to the northeast."

Regarding this, Li Jilong shook his head, and said peacefully: "Born as a general, I naturally yearn to gallop on the battlefield and build a country for the country. However, compared to these, I prefer the peace of the Han Dynasty, and the barbarians have no crimes. I just silently guard the border for the country." , just to protect the environment and the people!"

"Very good!" Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu praised without hesitation, and said, "It's rare for you to have such awareness and understanding. As a general, you should naturally be ready to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy at all times, but Never fight for the sake of fighting.

When the world is not at peace and powerful enemies are waiting for you, you should kill the enemy with blood and serve the country with meritorious deeds. Now that the war years are over, what you need to do is to work hard, stay unknown, guard the border and defend the country, and protect the environment and the people!
But it’s not easy to be able to do this, it’s not just the soldiers guarding the border, the military and political decisions of the imperial court are also the same.”

"Your Majesty is right, I have been taught!" Li Jilong stood up and cupped his hands.

"Father, this is not the Chongzheng Hall, the Political Affairs Hall, or the Privy Council. Why do you talk about state affairs as soon as you sit down?" With a smile, but the mouth can not help but "complain".

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu immediately said: "Didn't you just say that Tyranny wants to report to me? Why did you forget?"

Having said that, Emperor Liu continued to remonstrate, and changed his words: "However, what you said is also reasonable. It is not easy for you to come back, so let's not talk about military affairs for now! The weather is so hot, and the ice storage Some watermelons from Guanzhong, just so you can try it too."

(End of this chapter)