Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 86 Li Ningxi looks through the autumn water

Before returning to Chang'an, Lin Heng specifically asked Su Dingfang and others to keep the assassination secret.

Su Dingfang said with a serious face: "I know that Consort Lin does not want a war between the two countries to harm the people."

Wang Jingchuan quickly followed suit: "Lin's consort has served the country and the people, he deserves praise!"

Lin Heng coughed lightly, since you all said that I am so noble, then I will accept it happily.

In fact, I am just afraid that my wife will be worried.

The sprayer has used three bullets, and there are two left. I guess there won't be much room to use it when I return to the Tang Dynasty. I'll put it up first when I get home. I can't really use all the bullets and use it as a fire stick.

The mission went all the way to Chang'an and to the vicinity of the outer city. Many people along the way seemed to have learned the news in advance and were waiting on the roadside. When they saw Lin Heng and others, they immediately cheered.

"Lin's consort is mighty!"

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Words like this kept coming, and Su Dingfang on the side explained that from the time they entered the jurisdiction of Chang'an, local officials would notify them of their location, and they would probably be greeted.

Lin Heng became interested when he heard about this.

It doesn't matter if you welcome them or not, the key is whether there are any rewards?

As expected, looking from a distance, many people were standing there waiting at the gate of Chang'an City. There were many familiar faces in uniform official uniforms.

Cheng Huaiyi was the first to see Lin Heng and immediately waved excitedly, causing the crowd to become restless.

"Lin's consort is back?"

"Isn't it? Look over there."

"What did they pull?"

In the distance, a large group of envoys came towards this direction in a mighty manner, led by Lin Heng and three others, followed by soldiers of the Su family, escorting several carriages. It seemed that the things inside were not simple.

When he gradually saw the faces clearly, Lin Heng also recognized Cheng Huaiyi and Yuchi Baolin, who were waving like fools, Gao Xingyi and Chu Suiliang, several familiar faces among the officials of the aristocratic family, Prince Li Chengqian and Changle Princess Li Li Ningxi is beautiful, and standing next to her is Li Ningxi, who looks anxious at this moment.

The person in the middle, dressed in a deep yellow dragon robe, is Li Shimin.

Your Majesty comes out of the city to greet you personally!

Lin Heng and others quickly dismounted.

"Haha, Heng'er is back. Datang has been waiting for you for a long time!"

When Li Shimin suddenly said this, Lin Heng couldn't stand it.

Not only Lin Heng, but also all the officials were stunned by these words. Is this a bit too big a statement?

Changsun Wuji, who was on the side, had an ugly expression on his face, obviously displeased.

Lin Heng said with an embarrassed look on his face: "I have met your majesty and my queen mother."

Changsun Wugu said with a smile, "It'll be good to come back!"

Su Dingfang and Wang Jingchuan also raised their hands and said, "I have met Your Majesty."

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "Thanks to the three of you for the successful mission to the Turks this time, and also to these soldiers. Today, the palace is hosting a banquet to congratulate you!"

Everyone said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Heng then took out the gift list and said loudly: "This time on my mission to the Turks, Si Yehu Khan, in order to express the good neighborliness and friendship between the two countries, specially sent us to bring to His Majesty the treasures of the Western Regions, including pearls, gold, gems and other treasures, a total of ten There are ten boxes of furs of rare prairie animals, local specialties, etc.”

Hearing this, the officials standing nearby looked astonished. The richness of the things they brought back was only secondary. The key was that Lin Heng could actually take out so many treasures from the mouths of some Turkic tigers and wolves!

What on earth did Lin Heng do in Turks?

Li Shimin couldn't help but smile, and then looked at his eldest grandson Wugou beside him: "I have already said that Heng'er is not an ordinary person. Now it seems that my decision was right!"

At this time, he finally had the confidence to say this to Changsun Wugou. However, Changsun Wugou ignored him at all. Instead, he kept asking Lin Heng concerned about what happened.

Lin Heng answered with a smile, then took out a record book and handed it to Li Shimin. "This is the record of the true situation of various tribes in Turks by my son. The relevant disaster situations are all recorded in the book, arranged from front to back in order of priority. I also gave some suggestions for assistance."

In fact, Lin Heng's idea was that it would be best to die of starvation. Those grassland people were murderous and often harassed the borders of the Tang Dynasty. They committed all kinds of evil, so death would be the best option.

But when people are pushed into a hurry, they often don't think about the problem. If Khan Si Yehu rushes to attack the Tang Dynasty, he will lose more than he gains.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. With the jewelry brought back by Lin Heng, the losses incurred in aiding the Turks could be greatly reduced. After he saw the matter, he would hand it over to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites, and finally to the Ministry of War. implement.

He continued: "Heng'er, these are secondary. Your greatest contribution this time is to let the Turks return the Hexi Corridor to the Tang Dynasty without using a single soldier!"

The return of the Hexi Corridor means that merchants from the Western Regions can come to Datang to trade through the Hexi Corridor at will. Large-scale commercial transactions mean large-scale taxes, which are all money!
Moreover, the Hexi Corridor has been the territory of the Central Plains since the Han Dynasty. Now that it has been completely returned to the Tang Dynasty, it will further demonstrate the national power of the Tang Dynasty!
Li Shimin looked excited and turned solemnly: "Lin Heng accepts the title!"

Upon hearing this, Li Heng immediately knelt down.

"Lin Heng, your son from Ruyang County, has made great contributions to the Turks' mission to regain the Hexi Corridor. I will make you the uncle of Ruyang County!"

Lin Heng's mouth twitched. Although he was granted the title of uncle, it was still a place thousands of miles away from Chang'an. He couldn't go there, so he might as well not be granted the title!

Li Shimin smiled and continued: "In recognition of your great achievements, the place where you rescued the victims in Shandong will be designated as Lin County, and all the people in the county will be registered as a place for you and others to eat!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng's eyes widened immediately. There were 3000 victims in Shandong, totaling more than [-] households. Now Li Shimin directly assigned these victims to him?

Damn it, doesn’t this mean that half of these people’s taxes are their own?And he can still obey his own direct orders?
That’s 1 people, and this kind of thing can be hereditary!

Lin Heng immediately kowtowed and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As soon as these words came out, Changsun Wuji's face suddenly turned ugly, and all the officials present were also in a commotion.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, this has been the standard for princes, but it has never been heard of for thousands of families in Boyi County!

Some people felt that this matter was inappropriate, but they could not say it out loud. After all, Lin Heng's achievements were so high now that it was difficult for the state treasury to reward him.

This reward is a bit heavy, but it is also the most appropriate now.

"Su Dingfang listens to the reward!"

Su Dingfang knelt down with his fists clasped and said, "The end will be here."

Before Li Shimin could speak, Lin Heng whispered: "Your Majesty, this mission is thanks to General Su, otherwise I would not have been so relaxed."

After all, in history, Su Dingfang was suppressed by Li Shimin for 20 years. Such a powerful general was only used in later generations. Lin Heng did not want to see such a general and such a loyal person for the country buried.

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and thought for a while: "Su Dingfang went on a mission with the mission and was rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold, a hundred pieces of silk and satin, thousands of stones of corn, five good horses, and a Chang'an mansion!"

Although Su Dingfang's eyes were dim, he was not necessarily disappointed. After all, he knew that most of the credit this time came from Lin Heng. He was brave enough to fight to death, but he couldn't say this kind of thing.

Therefore, this reward is actually not too small.

If you have a car, a house, money and food, everyone would be envious of you!

When it was Wang Jingchuan's turn, Li Shimin said that he had done a good job, rewarded him with a thousand pieces of gold and a mansion, and directly promoted him to the second-in-command of the Ministry of Rites, Minister of Rites!

At this moment, Wang Jingchuan was excited. He was completely forced to go out this time. Apart from telling Lin Heng some things about the Turks, he did almost nothing else. How could he be given such a generous reward?
Lin Heng looked at Wang Jingchuan's smile and said with his hands, "Congratulations to Chief Wang on his promotion. Oh, by the way, he should be Minister Wang now."

Wang Jingchuan said quickly: "I don't think so."

At this time, Wang Jingchuan's expression towards Lin Heng was like a mouse meeting a cat, which also made Li Shimin puzzled. This man was also an official of the family. He had been clamoring to cancel the engagement before, and this was the one who shouted the loudest.

When he went on a mission to the Turks, Li Shimin rewarded him based on his merits. Then he looked at the soldiers in front of him and said: "All soldiers who go on a mission to the Turks will be rewarded with ten guan of money and hundreds of millets of corn. If you want to break the military industry, you can be promoted to one rank!"

The soldiers behind him cheered, and all the officials congratulated these people. Then Li Shimin waved his hand: "A banquet in the palace!"

At this time, Lin Heng finally had the opportunity to take a look at Li Ningxi.

Li Ningxi looked excited, her eyes were red, and she looked at him intently, her eyes full of tears, which was very endearing.

I don’t want to go to the banquet, I want to accompany my wife!

In the palace, Li Shimin laid out celebration wine to celebrate Lin Heng and others.

(End of this chapter)