Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 165 Duke Protector, Great Grandson

Your Majesty, the fact that Tuyuhun attacked and plundered our people in the Western Regions was the fault of my minister.

In this regard, the minister is responsible for dereliction of duty. The minister, who did not protect the people on the border, felt very sad in his heart, so the minister did not dare to expect any rewards.

In the future, my minister, I will learn from this experience and lessons, always be on guard against foreign enemies, and protect the people of our Tang Dynasty forever!
"Captain Li, how can you not grant a reward?"

"Yes, His Majesty will definitely reward you for such a great military achievement."

"Li Dudu, you act like this, making it difficult for other local officials to be officials..."

Cheng Yaojin and the three began to dissuade them in turn.

After all, Tuyuhun's surprise attack on the frontier was an accident.

There is no relationship with the local government officials for a single coin.

Even though Cheng Yaojin and the other three spoke out, Li Gen had already insisted that Qingshan would not let go.

"Three uncles, if there is no problem with the military merits of the soldiers, then this memorial will be submitted."

"As for whether to reward the younger generation, it's up to His Majesty to decide."

"Messenger..."

Li Gen gave an order.

The messenger soldiers came in a hurry immediately.

"Send the merit memorial to Chang'an City as soon as possible. By the way, there is also this letter, which must be sent to the mansion of An Shanfang's father."

"If my grandfather and sister come to the Western Regions, we must take good care of them along the way..."

"The subordinates would like to obey the orders of the governor."

The messenger soldiers took the memorial and letters and carefully treasured them up. They must never be lost. The merits of thousands of soldiers are all on this memorial.

"Wait a minute..."

Messenger, just about to leave quickly.

The three of Cheng Yaojin spoke almost in unison.

"Three uncles, what else is there?"

"Well, I also want my wife to come and stay for a few months, why don't I let my messenger soldiers go to Chang'an City together..."

When Cheng Yaojin's words fell to the ground, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao nodded in agreement.

"Okay, if the three aunts can come, it will just relieve Brother Chu Mo and the others' pain of missing their mother."

"Dudu Li, then I'll go back to the mansion and ask Chu Liang, a brat, to repair a book."

"I also asked Baoqi to repair a book."

The three generals left the Governor's Mansion quickly.

They went back to their son's house.

An hour later, the four messenger soldiers drove side by side.

Cheng Yaojin's messengers took away all the secrets they discovered in Luntai City, as well as all the anecdotes they heard from their respective sons.

These are His Majesty's instructions, and they naturally want to take this opportunity to bring their wives.

Wife and children are hot on the kang, isn't it fragrant?

Very fragrant!
In the following days, all the troops were arranged in the south of Luntai City.

Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao finally lived a happy life that they never dreamed of.

The three of them wandered around the West Market in Luntai City every day.

There is only one west market in Luntai City, and it is near the west city gate.

All Persian, Dashi and Roman merchants have to pay an entrance tax when entering the gate.

And they can only stay in designated inns and eat in designated restaurants.

After purchasing the materials, you have to pay the tax again according to the quantity of the purchased materials when you leave.

Despite this, there is still an endless stream of merchants from Persia, Dashi and Rome, because the material profits here are too great.

After they buy back, there will be several times or even ten times the profit, and they will be sold very quickly.

The few Persian merchants who first discovered business opportunities have now established a huge caravan, and supplies go out from the west gate of Luntai City every day.

The West Market is surrounded by heavy guards. Once foreign businessmen are found trying to cross the West Market and sneak into Luntai City, they will be severely punished.

This move is naturally to prevent them and spy on Luntai City's intelligence.

At present, the richness of Luntai City makes people with ulterior motives covet it.

With the [-] soldiers of the three generals and the [-] guards in Luntai City, Li Gen thought that these troops would be enough to deal with any incoming enemy.

These days, Li Gen started training the dogs in Luntai City on the Gobi Desert in the north of the city.

After Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai returned to Luntai City, they naturally followed Li Gen to learn how to train the dogs together.

Li Gen also asked Chu Mo, Chu Liang and others to accompany him in the study and training.

Every day, there are passwords on the Gobi Desert, and the actions that the dogs need to take after hearing the passwords.

.........

Tai Chi Palace.

In the Legislative Hall.

Li Shimin finally received Li Gen's memorial.

"Your Majesty, Governor Li still has a letter from home, which needs to be sent to Anshanfang Mansion."

After hearing what the messenger soldier said, Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Okay, leave it here, and you can go down and rest for a while. After I and the officials make a decision, I will let you take the imperial decree back."

The messenger soldier bowed respectfully and withdrew.

Immediately afterwards, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao, the messengers of the three, also presented their secret letters one after another.

"The three of you, retreat for the time being, and return with Li Dudu's messenger soldiers at that time."

The three saluted and retreated.

"Father, did your brother send you a letter?"

Li Zhi raised his head curiously and asked.

"Royal father, I haven't seen the little one yet, where is the brother that the childish brother said?"

After listening to Xiao Sizi's words, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun nodded with wry smiles.

"When little Sizi grows up, he will definitely see big brother."

"Well, that little boy will grow up quickly..."

"You two don't bother your father anymore, let your father handle government affairs quickly."

With a word from Empress Changsun, Li Zhi and Li Mingda obediently walked inside.

Li Shimin didn't read the merit memorial first.

After all, the Great War had long since ended, and Tuyuhun now belonged to Datang.

As long as the roots are intact, the process?For Li Shimin, it doesn't matter, as long as the result is Tang Jun's victory, it's fine.

Li Shimin was quite excited, and opened the letter from Li Gen.

My lord father, my lord mother: My roots are far away in the Western Regions, please greet my parents!
Still the same opening, still the same greeting.

Everything is fine for the boy, but Tuyuhun disturbed my Tang Dynasty frontier. In a rage, the boy led the army to break through Tuyuhun. Presumably the news of the boy's expedition must have worried his parents, grandpa and younger brothers and sisters...

father, mother.Gen'er misses you very much, misses grandpa, brother and sister...

Hai'er knew that his father was already in an important position and had no time to leave Chang'an City, and his younger brother was still young and needed to be taken care of by his mother.

My boy, I hope that my grandfather and sister can come to the Western Regions to comfort my missing boy.

Now that Luntai City is like a fairyland under the construction of Haier, it is time for Grandpa to enjoy the happiness.

I don't know if Lele's qi disease has been completely cured. The air here is fresh and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. It must be of great benefit to her body. If it has not been completely cured, the child must do everything possible to make Lele no longer suffer from the pain.

father, mother.Remember, don't let Lele get married too early, and don't leave the court before, otherwise, it will be too late to regret!
……

After reading the letter, Li Shimin turned around and handed it to Empress Changsun.

Changle's hidden illness completely made Li Shimin make up his mind to let Changle go to the Western Regions.

"Erlang, although Changle feels healthy right now, I think it's better to let her go to the Western Regions to be on the safe side..."

"What the servant girl Guanyin said is true. I think so too. Although the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty is out of the palace, it is quite eye-catching, as long as this matter is not announced to the public."

"Besides, Changle has been missing her brother, so let her go..."

"As for Changle's marriage, let's not mention it for now..."

After listening to Li Shimin's words, Empress Changsun spoke.

"Father..."

"I'll think about it again..."

Li Shimin frowned, thinking a lot in his heart.

Although the father is old, if he is allowed to leave Chang'an City, in case...

Ugh!
Li Shimin sighed, and continued to open the secret letter brought by Cheng Yaojin and the others.

In an instant, Li Shimin's pupils constricted.

This……

What Cheng Yaojin said in the letter was too unbelievable.

Therefore, Li Shimin opened the letters of Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao one by one.

As a result, what the three said was basically the same.

"Guanyin servant girl, come and take a look..."

Li Shimin handed Cheng Yaojin's secret letter to Empress Changsun.

Empress Changsun's eyes widened in an instant.

"Erlang, if it's true what Su Guo said in the official letter, all the courtiers and concubines want to visit Luntai City."

"Yeah, Zhen, I'm also very hot in my heart. This kid is really capable, but he built a new city in just over four years."

"And it's only a little smaller than Chang'an City..."

Cheng Yaojin and the others naturally dare not say that Luntai City is bigger than Chang'an City.

This is so meow, isn't it just looking for excitement!
"There are more than [-] mu of cotton in the east of the city, and there are brick kilns and cement factories in the southeast. The cement pavement is as smooth as jade. It is not muddy when it rains, and it is easy to clean when it snows. The carriage on the cement road does not feel bumpy. The prince intends to take Tuyuhun captive, pave the road with cement, and build it directly from Luntai City to Chang'an..."

"The north of the city is even worse. 10,000+ acres of pear and apple trees stand in rows of Populus euphratica forests on the Gobi Desert, towering above the clouds. As the eldest prince said, this is for the benefit of future generations. A piece of Populus euphratica forest is a piece of land. A natural barrier can prevent the desert from expanding..."

"The west of the city is the main production area of ​​grain and vegetables in Luntai City. They grow grain in spring and vegetables in autumn. In the southwest of the city, there is a pig farm that slaughters about [-] pigs a year. According to what the First Prince said, Luntai City Each person can get [-] catties of pork per person per year, and now everyone doesn’t eat fat meat, even dogs don’t eat..."

Li Shimin almost spat out old blood after listening to the letter read aloud by Empress Changsun.

It's a dog day, it's all very nourishing, I don't want to eat fat meat, what do you want to do?
The most irritating thing is that the dog doesn't even eat it. If Cheng Yaojin was here, Li Shimin would definitely call on the sole of his shoe.

"In the south of the city, there is a watermelon field that can't be seen at a glance. Your Majesty, to be honest, just now, I just ate a piece of watermelon. Hey, that is really sweet, sweeter than the sugar in Chang'an City How many minutes..."

Cheng Yaojin, Li Shimin really regrets letting this big old black who can eat and make things go to the Western Regions.

"Your Majesty finished talking about Luntai City's southeast, northwest, and minister. Let's talk about Luntai City. Right now, there are towel factories, soap factories, glass factories, cotton clothes factories, etc. in the city, more than ten factories."

"The craftsmen inside are all the family members of the soldiers. Their income is very considerable, and they have at least a consistent salary every month."

"Your Majesty, don't be heartbroken. These are all small heads, and the big ones are behind. The objects processed by these factories are all sold by the eldest prince to Persia, Dashi, and merchants from Rome..."

When Empress Changsun read this, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled.

"Your Majesty, finally, I have a small request. All the soldiers and family members of Luntai City have moved here a few years ago. I also want my wife to come and stay for a few months..."

"I know that His Majesty is the most caring courtier. I will do my best to protect the First Prince, and at the same time continue to explore the secrets of Luntai City. Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise..."

Li Shimin couldn't hold back when he heard this.

"This Cheng Yaojin, the older he gets, the more he looks like a child..."

"Jingde and Shubao also want their wives to go to the Western Regions. From this point of view, Luntai City is really good..."

Li Shimin's words made Empress Changsun nod.

"Erlang, is this agreed?"

Li Shimin frowned upon hearing this.

Of the three great generals, only their wives are in Chang'an City right now.

What if all their families were gathered in Luntai City?Will there be any mishaps.

The general is away, and he is still a general with a heavy army in his hand. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, how can Li Shimin not have concerns.

"Come here, send an order to Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng."

Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng have been sent edicts very frequently recently.

Because the hexagrams of the two are too accurate.

Li Gen led [-] elite soldiers to attack Tuyuhun, and Li Shimin was relieved precisely because of their hexagrams.

Facts have proved that their calculations are very accurate.

More than four years ago, it was also Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng who predicted Li Gen's trip to the Western Regions.

The categorical expression of the two is a sign of great auspiciousness.

In the future, the Western Regions will be a prosperous place. Now it seems that there is no need for the future. Now Li Gen has made the Western Regions a prosperous place.

While Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were coming, Li Shimin opened the memorial.

Li Gen wrote more than a dozen pages for this memorial. The first-class merits included Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai who killed King Tuyuhun, Du He, Fang Yiai, Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin and Qin Huaidao who had been rushing forward, and others. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and they dress up as Tuyuhun imperial guards, sneak into the palace and decide the victory of this battle. Cheng Chuliang, Chai Lingwu, Yuchi Baoqi, Li Dezhen and others.

Li Shimin investigated carefully, with a gratified smile on his face.

For these meritorious people and officers and soldiers, if Li Shimin didn't offer a lot of rewards, he would not be able to justify the test of civil and military officials, and he felt even more sorry.

After all, the land he conquered belongs to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin ignored the large number of lists in the middle, and rewarded them one by one according to Li Gen's request for credit.

Li Shimin turned to the end, and the corner of his mouth curled up instantly.

This kid didn't even want a reward, and even blamed himself.

"Guanyin maidservant, take a look, the root of our family is really interesting."

When Li Shimin sent Li Junxian to conduct a thorough investigation, it was finally confirmed that Empress Changsun did not rack her brains and do something secretly like Changsun Wuji in order to inherit the position of Prince Qian.

Li Shimin still loves Empress Changsun as much as before.

Although there are many concubines in the harem, Li Shimin has only one true love.

After reading Li Gen's last words of self-blame, Empress Changsun also became solemn.

"Erlang, Gen'er is really a good prince who cares about the country and the people..."

"What Guanyin servant girl said is true, my heart is so comforted, my heart is so comforted..."

"In the face of huge credit, not claiming credit, not being proud, and even blaming yourself, it is beyond my imagination."

"The more Gener is like this, the more I want to reward him, so that I can show that I am a sage."

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, Empress Changsun pursed her lips and smiled.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming."

Cheerful laughter resounded from the Lizheng Hall, and even the young slave and the little son saluted and said, seeing how happy their father and mother were.

"Father Emperor Shengming, Father Emperor Shengming!"

It made Li Shimin very happy, and he became happier.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng are here."

"Let the two of them go to the imperial study and wait for me!"

"Guanyin maidservant, I will go to the imperial study for now, and I will come to see you, the young slave and the little sizi later."

Empress Changsun smiled and nodded.

Some things, as the master of the harem, it is better not to know.

This is also the agreement between her and Li Shimin. Unless Li Shimin tells her personally, Empress Changsun will ignore all government affairs.

"Queen, has elder brother made great achievements again?"

"Well, your elder brother has made great achievements again."

"Okay, big brother is amazing. When the young slave grows up, he will be like big brother and make great contributions to his father."

Li Zhi's words made Empress Changsun smile in relief.

Li Shimin strode into the imperial study, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng hurriedly saluted and paid homage.

"Second lovers, sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting your seat!"

Monarchs and ministers sit opposite each other.

Li Shimin expressed his worries.

"Tiangang, Chunfeng. Divination for me. If the Supreme Emperor is sent to the Western Regions, will there be any changes? Can Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, and Qin Shubao be in the Western Regions? Can Su Dingfang be in charge of Tuyuhun?"

Li Shimin asked three questions in one breath, so Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng had to do another divination.

"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor can go to the Western Regions. This trip will be of great benefit to the Supreme Emperor."

"Oh, what's the benefit?"

Li Shimin regained his spirits instantly.

"Responding to His Majesty's words, the hexagrams show that the presence of the Supreme Emperor will prolong his life."

Li Shimin nodded when he heard the words. As long as there is no sign of the yellow robe, he is completely at ease. Besides, since Li Gen went to the Western Regions, the father has been really unhappy in the past few years.

Then, according to Li Gen's wish, let Father Huang and Chang Le go to Luntai City.

Li Shimin made up his mind instantly.

The hexagrams need to be solved one by one, and Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng quickly divination to another hexagram.

"Your Majesty, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao are all loyal and courageous people. Your Majesty can rest assured!"

"Good, great good..."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile. Although Li Shimin trusted the three generals quite a bit, for the sake of safety, as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin would not easily trust or trust anyone.

Even in their army, there is an eyeliner planted by Li Shimin.

This is also a common trick used by many emperors.

"Your Majesty, it is also a good omen for General Su to guard Tuyuhun, so that the land of Tuyuhun will be safe."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, you two lovers, in this case, I can rest assured."

Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng retreated with a salute.

Li Shimin walked out of the imperial study room and planned to return to the Lizheng Palace immediately. Thinking of Changle, Li Shimin smiled and walked towards the palace where Changle lived.

"Father, why are you free today? You came to Erchen's place."

Changle saw his father and greeted him happily.

"What? You don't want the emperor to come? Then the emperor must leave."

"Father, I wish I could spend more time with my father every day. My father is busy with government affairs, and the time I can spend with Changle is getting less and less..."

Hearing this, Li Shimin heaved a long sigh.

"Yeah, my Changle has grown up, and the time my father spends with Changle is getting less and less. My father is also very guilty and blames himself."

"At the beginning, when your brother went to the Western Regions, Emperor Father picked you up from the academy, but he failed to let you see him off. Chang Le still hates Emperor Father, right?"

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, Chang Le's tears rolled in his eyes instantly.

"Changle, father is also feeling bad!"

"Your elder brother has suffered in Lantian County since he was a child. Every time I think of this, my father feels guilty for him, and blames himself..."

"Changle, let him go to the Western Regions. Although it was your uncle's idea, now it seems that your uncle's idea is very correct."

"He is the eldest son of the father, born in the emperor's family, destined to be different from the children of ordinary people. He has many abilities, and the father is very pleased. Without your brother's contribution, the current Tang Dynasty would never be the same. This look..."

"Sometimes my father would wake up crying when he dreamed about him. Sometimes, my father would like to send an imperial edict to Chang'an City immediately. If I could, I would immediately announce to the world that he is my father's eldest son..."

"However, after calming down, Father felt that he could not do this for the time being."

"Changle, your brother is very strong and brave. He was able to lead five thousand elite troops to attack Tuyuhun. Father was very afraid at that time. If anything happened to him, father would probably spend his whole life in regret... "

"Changle, you have been smart since you were a child. The reason why my father asked your elder brother to shoulder the burden step by step. My father believes that you can understand my father's good intentions..."

Li Shimin held Chang Le's hand, and said something from the bottom of his heart, causing Chang Le to fall into his father's arms, sobbing softly.

"Father, my son understands, my son understands, my father is also very bitter..."

Changle's whimpering sobs made Li Shimin couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Good boy, don't be sad anymore. Tomorrow night, after the curfew, Emperor Father will send someone to escort you out of the palace. Your eldest brother misses you. Emperor Father knows that you miss him too..."

"Father..."

When Changle heard the words, he burst into tears.

It turned out that her father was still her father, the one who loved her the most since she was a child.

After Li Shimin explained to Chang Le again, he just stood up.

Focus on explaining to Changle, don't tell her about the marriage contract with Changsun Chong.

Because Li Gen specifically told her that her younger sister was not allowed to marry before, otherwise it would be too late to regret it.

Moreover, Li Shimin was also worried that since Li Gen knew Li Zhi's name, he must also know who the real Princess Changle would be betrothed to.

Li Shimin also admitted that it was too difficult, and now he started to deceive himself.

"Changle, father, go to your grandfather's palace. Tomorrow you will go to the Western Regions together. Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao's three wives will also be with you..."

"Father, my son will miss my father and queen mother..."

When it was time to leave, Changle felt reluctant to part with the emperor father and queen mother.

"Royal father and queen mother will also miss you, Luntai City has been built very well by your elder brother, go and accompany him..."

"The loneliest and most helpless is your elder brother..."

Li Shimin walked slowly outside the hall.

Looking at the back of his father leaving, Chang Le really had mixed feelings in his heart.

It's actually quite difficult for the father, because I was too self-willed before.

At this moment, Changle seems to have grown up a lot suddenly, and his thinking has undergone a qualitative change.

Li Yuan never expected that Li Shimin would come to visit him.

Since Li Gen went to the Western Regions, Li Yuan's life began to become gloomy.

The only pleasure is to go to the manor occasionally to tease the group of puppies. Now that the puppies have grown up, Li Yuan often thinks about people when he sees things. The older people are, the more they start to like memories.

The more I recall, the sadder I feel.

Recently, Li Yuan simply didn't go to the manor anymore. He went there once to be sad. Li Yuan was worried that if things went on like this, he might not be able to wait until the day when Li Gen came back.

"Father, Gen'er has sent a letter..."

"Oh,……"

Li Yuan, who was originally sluggish, suddenly brightened his eyes.

"Father, you have been staying out of the palace recently, and the people of the world have not told you many things."

"Gen'er, it's unbelievable. He not only managed the Western Regions in an orderly manner, but also turned Luntai City into a fairyland on earth."

"Just over two months ago, he actually led five thousand elite troops to defeat Tuyuhun. His father must have heard the cheers of Chang'an City that day. That was the news of the great defeat of Tuyuhun, the day it came..."

When Li Yuan heard this, his eyes widened instantly.

Asked nervously and concerned.

"Shimin, Gener... is he alright?"

"Father, the roots are not hurt at all."

"Shimin came to tell Father today that Gen'er misses you, and Shimin also knows that Father misses your eldest grandson. Tomorrow night, Shimin will send someone to escort you out of Chang'an City and go to Luntai City to get together with Gen'er." Get together..."

After listening to Li Shimin's words, Li Yuan's breathing became short of excitement.

"Shimin, are you serious?"

"Father, and Changle will accompany you. Tonight, Shimin will come over and have a few drinks with Father. I have something to tell you..."

"well,……"

Li Yuan watched Li Shimin leave, so happy that he could not stop crying.

On the second day, early morning.

Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair in Xiande Hall.

"My lords, Dudu Li's request for merit has been delivered to me."

"As for the rewards for those who have meritorious service, I think everything should be done according to Li Dudu's suggestion."

"Nevertheless, Li Dudu himself actually went up to play, frankly admitting that he was not prepared enough to let Tuyuhun plunder and hurt the people in the frontier fortress, so I beg you not to reward him..."

"My lords, I'm the one who clearly distinguishes right from wrong. It's not Dudu Li's fault that Tuyuhun plundered the people's property and harmed the people in the frontier fortress. I think that not only rewards, but also heavy rewards..."

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

When Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, all the officials of Xiande Hall shouted loudly.

After some final discussions, the youngest Duke since the founding of the Tang Dynasty was born.

"According to my decree, Li Gen, the governor of the Western Regions, has both martial arts and martial arts, and led five thousand elite soldiers to defeat Tuyuhun, making an incomparable contribution."

"Feng, Lord Protector..."

"Wang Xuance, Xi Junmai, Cheng Chumo, Chai Lingwu, Wei Shuyu, Du He, Fang Yiai, Yuchi Baolin, Qin Huaidao and others!"

"Feng, General Dingyuan!"

"Cheng Chuliang, Yuchi Baoqi, Li Deju and others!"

"Feng, General Huaihua!"

……

In one breath, Li Shimin rewarded dozens of generals from rank five and above.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

The most excited people in Xiande Hall were Li Gen's many students.

It is really expected that the dean will be granted the title of Duke Protector.

Fang Xiang, Du Xiang, Wei Zheng, Chai Shao, Li Jing and others also had joyful expressions on their faces.

The only one with remorse is Changsun Wuji.

At the beginning, the eldest grandson was not allowed to rush to the Western Regions, but now he has nothing to do with fetching water from a bamboo basket.

As soon as Li Shimin's imperial edict came out, the Ministry of Rites began to write the imperial edict.

At this time, the three wives of Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao were handed down to the Lizheng Hall by Empress Changsun.

Empress Changsun told the three wives that after the curfew tonight, they were going to leave Chang'an City and head to the Western Regions to meet their men.

The three ladies are very happy!
No one wants to be alone at home with an empty room.

What's more, their sons have been in the Western Regions for more than four years and have not returned.

As a mother, the most concerned thing is undoubtedly the flesh that falls from her body.

When the drums of the curfew in Chang'an City sounded.

The whole city began to gradually quiet down.

Zhao Si and Feng Wu drove straight to the palace in a carriage.

The two have received orders from His Majesty to escort the Supreme Emperor and His Royal Highness to Luntai City tonight.

After arriving in Luntai City, we must do our best to protect the First Prince and Princess Changle.

The three members of the Sun family have already made preparations.

All were sent to the gate of Jinguangmen by messenger soldiers.

"Royal father, queen mother. My son is gone..."

Before getting on the carriage, Chang Le couldn't help but burst into tears.

If he wants to see his eldest brother, he must be separated from his father, queen and queen. For Changle, this is indeed a sad multiple-choice question.

"Go ahead, when you arrive in Luntai City, listen to your elder brother and tell your elder brother that both father and mother are well and miss him very much, so that he doesn't have to worry about us and he can take care of the Western Regions with peace of mind..."

Empress Changsun's eyes were red, she held Chang Le's hand, and said softly.

Li Shimin nodded when he heard the words, and Empress Changsun said what he wanted to say.

"Mother, remember to take pear syrup every day. When Changle arrives in Luntai City, I will ask my eldest brother to send someone to bring some back."

"Okay, Changle is still the mother's mother, and I know that I love the mother's mother."

Since last spring, Empress Changsun has often started to cough inexplicably. The imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Office have diagnosed it many times, but they can't find the cause.

Therefore, Changle asked the mother to take the pear syrup, and it turned out to be somewhat effective.

"Father..."

"Let's go, let's go, it's getting late, remember the instructions of father and mother..."

Chang Le covered his mouth, turned around and boarded the carriage, and Li Yuan also boarded the carriage immediately.

Watch as the carriage disappears down Palace Avenue.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun finally couldn't help but burst into tears.

.........

The carriage arrived at Tianmen Pass.

Li Gen's messenger soldiers rode their horses and whips, and went straight to Luntai City.

"Governor, Your Majesty has brought your majesty's reward edict."

"The grandpa and younger sister of the great governor came with the wives of the three great generals."

Hearing this, Li Gen trembled with excitement.

After thinking about it day and night, grandpa and sister finally came.

Even though he can't see his parents, being able to accompany his grandfather and sister is enough to make Li Gen very excited.

But right now, it is better to gather all the soldiers and pass on His Majesty's imperial decree for awarding rewards.

It can not only stabilize the morale of the army, boost morale, but also demonstrate His Majesty's grace.

"Go and gather all the soldiers. Today, I'm going to hold a celebration banquet."

After finishing speaking, Li Gen held the imperial decree, led Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai, left the Dudu Mansion, and headed for the camp at the east end of Luntai City.

This place is the place where all the soldiers are trained. The camp is very spacious, and Luntai City is the only place where all the soldiers can gather together.

When Li Gen arrived at the camp in Luntai City, all the soldiers had assembled.

Li Gen was very satisfied with this.

A team with a good style and strict discipline, its combat effectiveness and cohesion are undoubtedly trustworthy.

"Soldiers, His Majesty's imperial decree has arrived."

"Today, I read out the imperial decree of His Majesty's reward, and then held a celebration banquet in the camp..."

"Wang Xuance, Xi Junmai, Cheng Chumo, Du He, Yuchi Baolin, Qin Huaidao, Fang Yiai, Chai Lingwu, Wei Shuyu, Liu Qiang, Zheng Bin..."

"General Feng Dingyuan!"

call!
All the soldiers gasped in excitement.

Cheng Chumo and the others were all happy.

General Dingyuan!
This is a general of the fifth rank. Now that they are young, it is not impossible for them to surpass their parents in the future.

"Cheng Chuliang, Yuchi Baoqi, Li Deju, Fu Qing, Du Tao, Xu Shangao..."

"Fenghuai Hualang general!"

"Wei Hai, Lin Ran, Gao Yuan..."

"General Feng Ningyuan!"

It took Li Gen a full half an hour to read the more than ten pages of the imperial edict of reward.

Li Gen's voice was sonorous and powerful, resounding to the ground.

What the soldiers heard was also full of enthusiasm and morale was high.

All the soldiers were rewarded.

They did not expect that the reward would be so high.

The rewards received by the officers and soldiers far surpassed the East and West armies, and defeated the East Turks and West Turks.

The hearts of all the soldiers are like mirrors. It seems that Li Dudu has spoken well for them in his memorial to His Majesty.

Follow a good leader, not only eat and drink well, but also get better and better!

Finally, Li Gen's eyes lit up.

Originally thought, please play by yourself, don't give a reward, and the first row of the list of rewards does not have my name.

Li Gen thought that His Majesty really didn't intend to reward him, but he didn't expect: the mouse pulls the wooden shovel with the big head behind.

"Li Gen, the governor of the Western Regions, learned that the people in the frontier fortress were plundered and slaughtered by Tuyuhun, and led [-] elite troops to defeat Tuyuhun. His contribution is indisputable!"

"Declarate my will, protect the Duke..."

"Congratulations to the governor, congratulations to the governor."

"The protector is mighty, the protector is mighty..."

When Li Gen's words fell to the ground, shouts and cheers resounded in the barracks.

Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao were listening outside the camp, after all their sons were also meritorious.

The three generals, who were still happy for their sons just now, heard that Li Gen had been named Duke Protector.

The three also nodded with a smile.

Originally, he was at least a prince, but now the duke of the state is on the same level as the three of them.

"Pass down the order to kill pigs and sheep. Today, all the soldiers can drink a few more cups."

When Li Gen's words fell to the ground, all the soldiers cheered in unison.

On weekdays, Li Gen was very strict with them. Except for drinking at night, they were not allowed to get drunk during the day. There was once a school captain who was dismissed on the spot because he got drunk at noon.

From then on, all the soldiers dared not take it as a joke.

"The three uncles, the grandfather and younger sister of the younger generation, have passed the gate of heaven with the three aunts..."

After the celebration banquet, Li Gen's words made Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and Qin Shubao instantly refreshed.

Madam is here.

Is there anything better than this?

A night alone is fucking hard!

"Duke Protector, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and send someone to meet him?"

Cheng Yaojin was so anxious.

Only a wife is good in the world, and I can't sleep at night without a wife.

Can kill a person.

The most important thing is not to be afraid of the taste.

The two sons and the grandson are both in Luntai City, in case they go out to steal, the children will find out.

That guy, what a bad influence.

Cheng Yaojin is a very face-saving person, and he can't lose his majesty in front of his descendants.

As the saying goes, the upper beam is not straight, and the lower beam is crooked. If this continues, won't it be more crooked from generation to generation.

Li Gen rode Qing Yama, led Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai, and went directly out of Luntai City.

Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin and Qin Huaidao also rode their horses and whipped their horses, and followed Li Gen out of the city.

The three of them were naturally longing for their mothers. Although Yuchi Baolin's biological mother unfortunately passed away early, her stepmother treated him really well, so the relationship between him and Baoqi was also very good.

"Grandpa, grandpa, brother is here to pick us up..."

After setting foot in the Western Regions, Changle has been using the clairvoyance in his hand to look into the distance.

When he saw the figure of his eldest brother appearing in the camera, Chang Le couldn't help jumping off the carriage happily.

"Big brother..."

"Lele..."

Li Gen rode his horse and got off his horse.

"Big brother..."

Chang Le couldn't help but threw herself into Li Gen's arms, tears of excitement and joy wet Li Gen's skirt.

"Lele, stop crying, you've grown into a big girl, and you won't be pretty if you cry again..."

"Grandson Li Gen, kowtow to grandpa..."

After comforting his sister, Li Gen tidied up his clothes and solemnly knelt down on the ground.

"Grandpa's great grandson, get up quickly, get up quickly..."

Li Yuan burst into tears, helped Li Gen up, and hugged Li Gen in his arms.

"Grand grandson, grandpa misses you so much..."

Facing Changle's tears, as an elder brother, Li Gen smiled and comforted him.

Facing his elderly grandfather, Li Gen could no longer hold back his tears.

He naturally knew how much his grandfather missed him after a few years of separation.

"Grandpa, don't be sad, now we are finally together again, grandson stays with grandpa..."

"Let's go home, your great-grandsons also miss their great-grandfather..."

Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought their respective horses for Li Yuan and Chang Le to ride.

After Li Gen greeted the three aunts, he accompanied his grandfather and Lele to Luntai City.

Luntai City is far away.

Four dogs came galloping on electric motors.

No matter how many years have passed, they will always be able to distinguish the people who have been kind to them, as well as the breath of the owner's relatives.

(End of this chapter)