The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 812: Three brothers meet the new king
Not long, Duan Wuji came back cheerfully.

The three brothers continued to sit at the table drinking tea, waiting for the lunch to arrive.

In just half an hour, a sumptuous banquet was served, and Princess Pingyang also came out with the baby in her arms. Chai Shao was very happy to see her.

Who knew that Princess Pingyang cried while holding Chai Shao, not to mention the sadness of crying!

While crying, Princess Pingyang told about the tragic events in the palace, not to mention the sadness.

"Big brother and third brother, the two families, if they are gone, they will be gone, two good families just disappeared out of thin air.

Just thinking about it makes people sad!

It seems that being born in this emperor's family is not a good thing!

If it were ordinary people, how could there be such a tragedy? "

Chai Shao had no choice but to persuade his wife to relax and not to be too sad.

After all, a person cannot be reborn after death, and there is no other way.

After crying for a long time, Princess Pingyang stopped crying.

At this time, Bai Huiying also came out from inside.

"Sister, don't be sad anymore, after all, people cannot be reborn after death, so it's useless to be sad!

You see, this child is still young, after all, he still needs your mother to take care of him!

For the sake of the children, don't worry too much. "

Princess Mingzhu also came over to persuade her, and Princess Pingyang stopped crying.

After the three families sat around the table and had lunch, Duan Wuji said to Chai Shao: "Brother Chai, I will rely on you to contact the drug dealer.

If you are resting at home for two days, you should contact them immediately!

After selling this Cordyceps, we will be content. "

Chai Shao listened and nodded.

"Brother, don't worry about this matter, I will contact them in two days.

Brother, when do you think we will go to court to hand over the order? "

"Hmm! We can't be wrong about this matter, so let's go tomorrow morning when we leave the morning court!
Let's go to court, I don't want to see those civil and military officials, let's go again when they leave the court! "

"Well! All right then!

Then let's stay at home for a day!
Come here, son, let Daddy hug you!
After such a long time, it has grown a lot! "

Chai Shao took over his son, hugging and kissing him!

Tieniu saw it and said with a smile: "Brother Chai, what's your son's name?

After such a long time, we still don't know the name of this little nephew? "

Chai Shao laughed and said, "My son is called Chai Lingwu.

What I, Chai Shao, means is to let him learn martial arts, and hope that when he grows up, he will protect our country in the future.

Even if he can't be a marshal, it would be nice to be a general. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Brother Chai, you are just like me, you also care about the country.

Nothing's going on now, you and your family should go back to your room to rest! "

Tie Niu laughed and said, "Since that's the case, then let's go too.

Brother, let's see you tomorrow! "

After Tie Niu and Chai Shao returned to their room, only Duan Wuji and Princess Mingzhu were left in the room.

Princess Mingzhu looked at Duan Wuji and asked: "Husband! This time you brothers and sisters went to that Tubo country, did you really help their country put down the rebellion?"

"Ma'am, look at what you asked, if the rebellion in their country cannot be quelled, how dare the three of us come back?

Is there even a need to ask about this?

If the rebellion in their country cannot be put down, if the three of us dare to come back, then we will be guilty of deceiving the emperor. "

"Then you brought back so many Cordyceps, how much are those Cordyceps worth?"

"It's not worth much, but there are still a few 10 taels of silver."

"Yo! There's so much money!

Then our family will send out again now? "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"What are you posting? It's just earning two small coins to spend.

Well, don't inquire about this!When I earn money, I have to leave some of it for you!

Don't worry, you have to spend it no matter what!

Well, let's stop talking about this, let's go back to our house too! "

After breakfast the next day, the three of Duan Wuji and the others drank some tea before rushing to the inner palace.

When the waiting guards guarding the palace gate saw them, they quickly reached out and stopped them.

"Hey! I said you three are all gone now, you are wandering around in this palace, what's the matter with you?"

Chai Shao stared at him.

"Who are the three of us, don't you know each other?

Strolling blindly in the palace, who do you think has the guts?
Go in now and let us know that Chai Shao, Duan Wuji, and Tieniu are back. "

When the waiting guards heard this, although they had never met these people, they had heard of their names!

"Well! Then you can wait here first, then I will go in and give you an announcement!"

After speaking, one of the waiting guards ran straight inside. After a short time, the waiting guard ran out again.

"My lords, Long Live has a decree to declare the three of you to enter the palace!"

The three of them followed the guard and walked straight to the Golden Luan Hall.

After the three of them entered the main hall, they saw that Li Shimin was reviewing official documents!

When Li Shimin saw them coming in, he quickly stood up from the Longshu chair.

"Three virtuous brothers, when did you come back?"

Chai Shao laughed and said, "We came back yesterday afternoon. After we got back, didn't we come to the Golden Palace to deliver orders?"

"Well! It's good that you are back! Chai Shao, Wuji!

Since you left, there have been a series of changes in the court, and I think you all know about it.

well!I was forced to do this too!Otherwise, who wants to get this far!

Promise!Since you left, I haven't understood the meaning of your words for a long time!

Knowing that the Xuanwu Gate Incident happened, I finally understood what you meant.

It is absolutely not my wish for brothers to kill each other, and to kill each other.

It's over, there's nothing left to do. "

Duan Wuji couldn't help but shook his head.

"Second brother, the common people are the grass on the wall, but the emperors and generals are born according to the destiny.

This is predestined and cannot be changed.

Your Majesty, we have helped the Tubo Kingdom put down the rebellion, and the horses and flocks that the Tubo Kingdom promised to give us will be delivered this year.

With these things, we will distribute them to the people of Liming, and our country will recover in a few years. "

Li Shimin was overjoyed.

"Three virtuous brothers, your trip to the Tubo Kingdom has given me a lot of face for the people of Tang Dynasty.

If you can get those things, it is indeed a good thing.

Now that I rule the world, I face many difficulties.

A while ago, the Turkic army attacked our country and went all the way to the vicinity of our city of Chang'an. Only our army fled in the face of the wind, and countless people were killed and injured.

I really have no choice but to sign an alliance under the city with them.

Whenever I think about this incident, it hurts from the bottom of my heart!
If there were a few of you at that time, I wouldn't be so humiliated!

Alas, there is really no way.

If this country is weaker than others, then it is being bullied by others!

It is said that it is easy to be an emperor, but second brother, it is really difficult for me to be an emperor!

This is called not being in charge of the family and not knowing that rice is expensive!

Although I have a little influence in the present, but compared with that Turkic country, it is still too far behind!

I must govern the country well so that the people of the world can live and work in peace and contentment. If I can't do this, I would rather not be the emperor.

The three of you are all important ministers of our court, and you also deeply understand the difficulty of our country, so you have not asked for a penny of salary from our court for such a long time. I am very grateful to you.

However, this country is in danger, and you still have to help me. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Second brother, don't worry. As long as this country needs us, we will die."

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"Wuji! I know, you are the leader of these people.

Now that you have spoken, it may be more effective than my imperial decree! "

Now that you have returned to your country, you should rest at home for a few days. If there is anything else, I will come to you again! "

Li Shimin turned his head and said to a eunuch next to him: "Go to the kitchen and let them prepare a good banquet. At noon today, I will serve my three virtuous younger brothers in the Zhuque Palace. "

That one was too listening, so I immediately turned around and notified.

Li Shimin chatted with the three of them for a while, then stood up.

"Three virtuous brothers, since you are back, I will set up a reception bar for you today!

Let us monarchs and ministers drink a few cups with him, let's talk about the old days together! "

When the three saw that Li Shimin sincerely wanted to invite them, they had no choice but to follow him straight to the Suzaku Palace.

After entering the main hall, I saw that a sumptuous banquet had already been set up.

The four monarchs and ministers sat around the table, chatting while eating!

Li Shimin looked at Duan Wuji and asked: "Wuji! So how many horses and sheep did Tubo send us this year?

Do you understand this matter? "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, the king of the Tubo Kingdom personally told me that he made an idea to send us [-] horses and [-] sheep this year.

The rest will be given later, the three of us went out alone, and earned so much for our country. "

Li Shimin was full of joy when he heard this.

"Well, that's good!

With these things, our country will recover completely in a few years.

Your mission to Tubo Kingdom this time has made great contributions to our dynasty.

Once these things come to our country, it will greatly ease our national strength.

It won't take a few years, once our country recovers.

I will definitely send troops to hunt down the thieves and crusade against the Turkic country in order to avenge this year.

If the Turkic country is not wiped out, our Great Tang Dynasty will never find peace.

Three virtuous brothers, once I decide to send troops, you all have to lead my troops to fight at that time!

That big battle can't escape you. "

The three of them nodded quickly after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, don't worry.

Once the troops are sent to fight against the thieves, it is certain that we will go out to fight. If we don't kill the Turkic people, we will never return! "

"Well! With your few words, I am relieved.

Come on, let's have a drink.

I said, three virtuous brothers, you have not received salary for a long time, do you have any difficulties in your life?

Just say so, if not, please allow me to defer my salary for another two years.

To be honest, the people are still very poor now. This year, the northwestern part of Shaanxi was robbed by the Turkic people again. For the long-term stability of the country, I have to find a way to relieve the victims there. "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty!

The three of us went to Tubo this time and brought back some Cordyceps. We sold it and made a little money.

After a long time, I dare not say that within three to five years, we will not have any difficulties in life. "

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"People say that there were a few rich merchants in the Tang Dynasty, they were as rich as an enemy, and those wealthy merchants are referring to your brothers!

Promise, tell me the truth.

How much money can you guys make this time? "

Duan Wuji smiled wryly after hearing this.

"Second brother! Don't tease our brothers, we are almost dying of poverty, otherwise, who would want to do this business?

How worry-free it is to hold the country's salary.

We returned the money to the big rich merchants. Didn’t we lend all the money we earned to your family?

That 40 taels of silver is not a small sum.

Second brother!Why didn't you mention paying back our debt?If you give us words.We still have two money!
We are desperate now, so we made such a bad move.

This time, I can earn 5 to [-] taels of silver, which is not bad.

The three of us have patronized and fought wars in the past year, so how can we have any intention of doing business?

Our imperial court is in trouble, and our elder brothers know it too.

That's why we didn't ask you for money. Instead of giving us a salary, you say we have money.

Let me tell you, what money do our buddies have? "

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"I'm just joking with you, don't take it seriously.

This imperial court deserves your money, how could I not know?
It's just that our court is in trouble, so you can ask for it later!
Do not worry!
I, Li Shimin, talk about credibility the most. I won't hold you accountable. Once the court recovers, I will pay you back as soon as possible.

Now that you have brought back the Cordyceps, let's sell the Cordyceps these days!

When you have money, I will be relieved. "

After several people were full of wine and food, the monarchs and ministers chatted together for a while, Duan Wuji and the three of them got up and said goodbye.

"Your Majesty, you should rest, in two days we will start selling caterpillar fungus.

After selling the Cordyceps, we have to return the principal we borrowed, which will take some time.

If there is anything important, you can send someone to call us again!

We haven't returned to our hometown for almost a year. After we go back, we have to stay at home with the elderly and children for a while!

Your Majesty, the few of us asked you for leave. "

"Well! I know about this, then you all go back!
Second brother, I wish you a fortune! "

Several people bid farewell to the new emperor, left the palace, and walked straight to the Xiaoyao Palace.

(End of this chapter)