Great Tang princess

Chapter 314 Arranging the funeral
To be honest, a child who has just been born for a few months feels the same in both appearance and personality.

I can't tell the difference by appearance, and in character, I cry when I wake up, and sleep when I am tired from crying.

Looking at Li Chongzhao who was being held in Wei Lianer's arms and crying loudly, Li Xian had a look of distaste on his face: "Back when Yuechen was born, she almost never cried, but this child cries as soon as she wakes up..."

Nonsense, can he compare with me?

While complaining in his heart, Li Yuechen took it and hugged it in his arms, shaking it gently, and at the same time coaxing him with grimaces.

"Yuechen, this child cries almost every night in the middle of the night. My brother has been extremely sleepy these past few nights, but he just can't fall asleep..." Li Xian poured himself a cup of tea, with a helpless expression on his face, "I said go let the baby cry." Mother sleeps with her, but she just doesn't want to..."

Perhaps because Li Yuechen was coaxing better, Li Chongzhao, who was being held in his arms, gradually stopped crying, and instead stretched out his hand to grab a strand of her hanging hair to play with.

She smiled and stretched out a finger, and nodded Li Chongzhao's nose: "Brother, whether it's a wet nurse or a eunuch and a maid, they can help you take care of the child, but the main education of a child depends on the biological parents." .”

Li Xian cast her a glance, picked up the teacup, "Education? Apart from crying, this kid can't even understand human speech!"

Seeing Li Chongzhao grabbing his hair and about to stuff it into his mouth, Li Yuechen stretched out his hand to stop him and said with a smile: "Brother, be more patient with children. Humans are like this when they were young."

"Why is the moon and the moon different?"

"I'm not an ordinary person either!" Li Yuechen smiled, "This is the only example in this world."

Although it sounds obvious boasting, but when you think about it carefully, it is indeed.

This younger sister has been different since she was a child, so she can't understand it with common sense, but she still feels a little disappointed.

Doesn't this mean that his son is not as good as his sister?
Wei Lian'er next to her was pretty good at talking, and she immediately smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't be disappointed, the princess has achieved success, and I'm afraid there won't be another person in the next five hundred years... There must be some super strengths in re-photographing."

Hearing this comfort, Li Xian felt a lot better.

Li Yuechen took the opportunity to hand over Li Chongzhao, who was no longer crying, and let him hug him for a while.

Li Chongzhao, who was in his father's arms, seemed to be a little curious, and kept making "ohhhh" sounds from his mouth.

Li Xian looked down, his son who had stopped crying seemed quite cute, and then he picked up the swaddle with one hand and put it in front of his face to observe.

"Your Highness! How could this be?" Wei Lian'er was taken aback, and was about to reach out to pick it up as she spoke.

The maids and eunuchs around were also shocked, what if they fell down while carrying it like this?

Seeing this scene, Li Yuechen couldn't help but raised his eyebrows. As expected, there is a saying that goes well: As long as a man brings a baby, he can live.

But when I think about it carefully, I was never carried by my father like this when I was a child. As a time traveler, she still retains the memories of when she was just born.

However, Li Chongzhao, who was being carried, didn't seem to be afraid. Instead, he stretched out his hand to grab Li Xian's beard, which made him unable to help but let out an "oops", his appearance was extremely funny.

Both Wei Lian'er and Li Yuechen couldn't help laughing, while the other servants around quickly lowered their heads as if they didn't see it.

After chatting for a while and looking at his nephew, Li Yuechen took his leave and prepared to leave. He also planned to go to Xiangwang's mansion to see his fourth brother and another nephew.

The eldest son of the fourth brother is named Li Chengqi, the eldest son of Princess Xiang, and he is now two years old.

The appearance of children at this age has begun to grow gradually, and it is better than babies who have just been born for a few months.

Because Li Lun was only three years older than Li Yuechen, her attitude towards this fourth brother was much more casual than other brothers and sisters, especially in private.

Li Yuechen pushed open the door and came to the inner hall: "Lunlun, brother, that kid is quite cute, have you gone to see it?"

Li Lun, who was writing the music score, put down his brush and raised his head helplessly: "Yuechen, I'm the elder brother!"

"I know!" Li Yuechen nodded, picked up the teapot next to him and poured himself a cup of tea, "Did you go to see the child?"

For this younger sister, Li Lun was also helpless: "The child was born not long after you left for the expedition, and I have already seen it."

"Okay, where's the finished tool? Call it out and play with me." Li Yuechen took a sip of his tea.

Li Lun waved to the personal eunuch, asking him to bring his son, and then said: "In the next few days, let me take that hot air balloon again."

"Okay!" Li Yuechen nodded, "It also prevents you from staying in this mansion all day."

Speaking of this topic, Li Yuechen felt a little pity.

In terms of my ability, it is impossible to build a powered aircraft in my lifetime, otherwise I can take the whole family out for a trip from time to time.

Stayed with the fourth brother for an hour, played with Li Chengqi, who was only two years old, and saw that it was almost dusk, and Li Yuechen was about to leave.

Li Lun got up to send her out of the mansion. Just as he walked out of the main hall, he saw a young woman with a big belly walking slowly in the courtyard with the support of a maid.

"Huh?" Li Yuechen was a little curious, "It seems that brother is about to have a second child, right?"

"Well, it's supposed to be next month." Li Lun nodded with a smile on his face, "By then, Cheng Qi will also have a companion."

Seeing the smile on his brother's face, Li Yuechen couldn't help laughing: "I believe brother should be able to educate them well."

"Huh?" Li Lun turned his head in doubt, as if wondering what she meant.

But she didn't explain too much, and left directly after saying goodbye.

……

Looking at the Huoshaoyun in the sky, Li Yuechen was thinking all the time on the way back to the palace, otherwise, he will live in the palace for the next period of time.

Now that Dad's health is getting worse day by day, Li Yuechen wants to spend as much time with him as possible at home.

As for the barracks, the system is now fully mature, and Geng Yunqiang can definitely manage it well, as long as he goes there every now and then.

While thinking about it, he went back to Anfu Palace. It happened that Shangguan Wan'er had just come back, so the two sat in Linbo Pavilion and chatted.

Shangguan Wan'er sat on the fence, her legs swaying slightly: "Your Highness fell asleep while talking last night, and the follow-up matters haven't been said yet..."

"It's very tiring to go to war..." Li Yuechen smiled, "Where did you talk yesterday?"

"The envoys from Tubo came over, His Highness speculated that they were going to kill Lun Qinling..."

Li Yuechen nodded: "Yes, at that time I felt that there was something wrong with Zhong Cong. After thinking about it carefully, they didn't mention Qinling at all, they must be plotting something. After all, he has too many secrets about Tubo, so they must want to I want to kill him! At that time, not only will the secrets of Tubo be kept, but my reputation will also be damaged, after all, Lun Qinling died under my supervision..."

Today's Li Yuechen has rested, and he is full of energy, talking about various things during the expedition.

Shangguan Wan'er sat beside her and listened quietly, asking a few questions from time to time, but most of the time she was very quiet.

After dinner, she still expressed that she wanted to continue listening with relish.Li Yuechen said that he would definitely do it next time.

……

The negotiation with Tubo went smoothly. After all, it was an asymmetrical negotiation, and they had no bargaining capital at all.

According to what Li Yuechen said, Qilian Mountain and the former Tuyuhun area were all ceded to Datang, and at the same time, he promised to be a minister every year in the future.

Although both parties knew that this kind of agreement could be easily broken at some point, but Li Yuechen would not give them such an opportunity in the future.

The territory becomes smaller, and as long as trade is carried out, the economic lifeline of Tubo will gradually be grasped by Datang in the future.

If something really happens, economic sanctions can be imposed on it at any time.

At the same time, when the opportunity arises in the future, troops will be stationed in Yizhou and other border areas for adaptive training.

As long as the soldiers can adapt to the plateau climate, they will be able to blatantly push the army up, abolish the Tubo royal family, and then completely bring that territory under the rule of the Tang Dynasty.

This plan cannot be done in a day or two, it takes time to let it develop slowly.

Maybe someone in Tubo can see his thoughts, that's okay, this is an aboveboard conspiracy, even if he guesses it, he will still jump into the pit.

At least for now, Tubo no longer has the capital to challenge Datang.

When the Tubo envoy was about to leave, the crown prince asked Li Yuechen to send him out of the city on the grounds that he was busy.

Although this move caused dissatisfaction among some people, no one dared to say anything.

After all, the current Princess Taiping has the word "Zhen Guo" added in front of it, which is equivalent to the executive deputy prince. Such a thing is not considered arrogance.

Outside the city, Zhong Cong stood beside the carriage, looking at Li Yuechen beside him with a complicated expression.

"I wonder if His Highness will allow me to meet Da Lun?"

His expression was a little pitiful, like a big golden retriever begging for food from its owner.

Li Yuechen smiled slightly: "You know it's impossible! This person is being imprisoned now, and he is not allowed to meet outsiders easily."

"We all know what this means, and I can do it alone!" Zhong Cong was a little unwilling, "With the princess watching, I can't kill him!"

However, Li Yuechen still shook his head: "If you have something to say, you can tell me first, and then decide whether to convey it or not depending on the situation."

Hearing Li Yuechen's answer, Zhong Cong knew that this matter was useless, so he sighed slightly and saluted respectfully: "Your Highness doesn't need to send it off, I can go on my own way. I hope Your Highness will send Zhong Cong's greetings to Da Lun."

Li Yuechen nodded: "Okay, it's a long journey, I'll send it here, take care all the way."

Watching the Tubo envoy's team go away under the escort of the Heyuan Army, Li Yuechen didn't stay here any longer, and turned back to the palace.

……

Although this expedition is almost Qian Niuwei's personal show, since he won, no matter whether he contributed or not, he still has to be rewarded.

Hei Chi Changzhi was promoted to General Zuo Yingyang. Although his master Liu Rengui was not promoted, his salary was raised by one level. The soldiers from Qian Niuwei's side who participated in the war won the collective second-class merit... except for the military medal. In addition, the bonus will be given to them at the same time.

It should be said that the soldiers of the Heyuan Army made the most money this time. The battle was very easy. While escorting the Tubo envoys back, each soldier got two bolts of silk.

Nowadays, spinning machines and looms have not been promoted throughout the country, and the value of these things is not low, at least more than what they get from participating in wars and plundering people.

After all, the people are very poor these days, and it would be nice to have enough to eat. Where can they grab the extra money?
As for Li Yuechen himself, he is already an admiral, but in fact, there is no reward for him.

Back at Renshou Hall, Li Yuechen announced that the Tubo envoy had been sent away, and then sat down to chat with his parents.

Today, Li Zhi's spirit is not bad, and there is no blanket on his body, he asked with a smile: "This time, Chen'er has made great achievements, what kind of reward do you want?"

"No more." Li Yuechen waved his hand, jokingly said, "If you reward me again, I'll really be a Tiance Admiral!"

"It's not impossible..." Li Zhi replied.

Li Yuechen shook his head: "It is the responsibility of members of the royal family to protect their families and the country. How can they act for rewards? Being born in the royal family and enjoying the supreme privilege is already the greatest reward!"

Hearing this sentence, both Li Zhi and his wife looked up, then looked at each other, and then immediately changed the subject.

After staying with his parents for a while, Li Yuechen got up and said goodbye, planning to go back and play with his two older sisters.

After the daughter left, the expressions of the couple became dignified.

Li Zhi picked up the teacup with some difficulty, put it to his mouth and blew: "Meiniang, I will wrong you for the follow-up matters."

"It's okay." Wu Zetian smiled slightly, "Since ancient times, which reform has not been accompanied by bloody storms?"

"Perhaps it's inevitable that you'll have to kill someone and bleed like a river..." Li Zhi raised his head and rested his head on the headrest, "But it's really worth it."

Wu Zetian was silent for a while: "But...Your Majesty, have you thought about it? After all, this matter..."

"I'm fine, but I'm just feeling guilty." Li Zhi shook his head. "But I'm going to wrong you. In the future, the history books will definitely leave you with an eternal infamy...Under the Nine Springs, I'm afraid you won't be able to live peacefully..."

Wu Zetian grinned suddenly: "If a person is afraid of what happens next, I'm afraid there will be no distinction between good and evil in this world... Besides, the concubine is a first-rank empress, and the writing and ink of history books, I'm afraid more will be placed on Your Majesty."

Hearing his wife's half-serious and half-joking words, Li Zhi put down his teacup: "It seems that it would be nice to be a notorious couple?"

"Does Your Majesty not care about fame anymore?" Wu Zetian came to him, sat down and asked softly.

Li Zhi leaned on the headrest, held her hand in his hand, and said softly: "I have lived under the late emperor's wing for too long. Recently, I have always wondered why I must be more persistent than the late emperor? I just want to be myself That's fine, there's no need to be the second emperor, future Saburo, and there's no need to be the second me..."

Wu Zetian leaned her head on his shoulder: "It seems that His Majesty has regained his original self."

"Yeah, I found it..." Li Zhi nodded, "But it's a bit late, and now it's time to explain the funeral."

"It's better... let the concubine die..."

Before Wu Zetian finished speaking, Li Zhi raised his hand to cover his mouth: "Don't talk nonsense. I really hate Mei Niang, but you still have things to do. Anyway, we will see you again, don't you think so?"

In Wu Zetian's eyes, Li Zhi at this moment seems to have returned to the moment when the two just met.

The smile on the face is very familiar and nostalgic.

(End of this chapter)