Ji Tang

Although his second son Ji Ze was good at martial arts, he specialized in learning and became very prosperous in the south after the family split.In this way, there is no need to worry about the two companies merging.

Because once they merge, the question of who is in charge will definitely arise.Once this happens, internal friction will inevitably occur, so neither Ji Ze nor Ji Run wants this to happen.

Most of the Ji family's forces are at sea, which avoids the possibility of conflict with the imperial power.Now the Tang Dynasty not only has a navy in Liaodong, but also a navy in Dengzhou. These are all under the control of the royal family. The Nanyang Navy fleet controlled by Ji is all in the south.Therefore, there is no such thing as too big a tail.
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when~
The ringing of a bell completely woke up the morning in Chang'an from the static. The city gate guards opened the city gates, and the vendors also opened their shops, or carried their burdens and prepared to enter the city to sell things.The common people walked out of their homes and worked hard for a day's livelihood, while the officials dressed up and walked towards the Zhuque Gate.
Today is different from the past. Duke Xi took command of the Western Expedition and won a complete victory. It can be said that the majesty of the Tang Dynasty was greatly enhanced.The big country in the Western Region, the Great Food Empire, surrendered and destroyed more than [-] countries. It was considered a great victory for the Tang Dynasty since its founding.

woo~
The low sound of the horn spread throughout Chang'an City, and the sound of war drums also slowly sounded.Everyone knows that this is a grand ceremony for the soldiers to reward their comrades who are about to enter the palace.

There are many people who have been rewarded, but it is impossible for them all to go. Most of those who can enter the palace are those who have made great achievements or are representatives of a certain military.They will accept His Majesty's rewards on behalf of the Counselor's hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

Those who are unable to go will also be led by the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War and the elders of Qilin Pavilion to greet them and distribute the rewards one by one.

There is no shortage of money in the Tang Dynasty now. Not to mention the more than 1000 million yuan that the soldiers obtained from Dashi this time, the treasury has already prepared their rewards.

"Congratulations to the general!"

When Ji Song walked out of the tent, he saw this scene.He felt a little sour in his heart, but he still smiled and said: "I am here to accept your majesty's reward for you. Please stay well and you will definitely come back with a full load!"

Everyone also laughed. Under the gaze, Ji Song passed by everyone. All the soldiers in front of him, whether they were generals or ordinary soldiers, involuntarily straightened their chests and proudly watched the general leave.

The road from the camp to the palace is short but very long.Ji Song was sitting on the chariot, and the other generals were riding tall horses. Both sides of the road were full of officials. When they saw that the leader was in a wheelchair, everyone looked at him silently.

Some people regretted it, some people lamented it, and some people cried loudly.
Duke Ji Song of the State of Yi, who among the people in Chang'an City doesn't know? For more than 20 years, many young people who have children have grown up listening to the story of Duke Tan.Who didn’t have a dream as a child?The goal of the dream is the middle-aged man in front of him who should be majestic and heroic, but can only sit in a wheelchair.

"Mom, is that our great hero?"

A child's voice rang out in the crowd. The child's mother, with red eyes, hugged the child tightly and said, "Yes, he is our hero!"

"Why doesn't he ride a horse? Shouldn't all generals ride a horse? Why is he sitting on a chair? His legs"

The child's mother covered her child's mouth, fearing that he would say something he shouldn't have said.

But at this moment, Ji Song waved his hand and the group stopped.

Ji Song's bicycle frame was very close to the child. He smiled and waved to the child and the child's mother.

"Don't be afraid, the general invites you to come over!"

The guard came to them and said in a pleasant manner. Although the mother of the child was still a little nervous, she was much more settled. He took the child to the carriage and said solemnly: "A civilian woman pays homage to the general!"

"Get up!"

He looked at the child, reached out and touched the top of his head, and said with a smile, "What's your name?"

The child was obviously a little nervous. He glanced at his mother and whispered, "My name is Zhang An. Mom said I am safe and sound An!"

"Zhang An!"

Ji Song was in a daze, but soon recovered. He took out a jade pendant from his waist and put it in the child's hand, saying: "Take it, it's safe and sound. From now on, you will grow up well, study and practice martial arts. No matter what you do, you will have a good future." To become a useful person to the Tang Dynasty."

"Well, Mom said you are a great hero, and I will also be a great hero in the future!"

Ji Song burst out laughing. As the saying goes, a child's words are unbridled. He said with a smile: "Great heroes are not that good. You will know when you grow up."

Zhang An stared at Ji Song's legs. Ji Song didn't know what he was thinking. He pointed at his legs and said, "This is the price of a hero!"

Then he looked at the child's mother: "You are fine, and the child is fine too. Go and raise the child well!"

The child's mother knelt down on the ground and choked: "A civilian woman thanks the general for the jade!"

The child doesn’t know, but how can she still be ignorant?Giving a jade pendant to a child in public is giving the child a talisman!
"Get up, and when he grows up, tell him that there is nothing good about being a hero. Living well and living well is more important than anything else!"

After saying that, with a big wave of his hand, the team started to move forward again. When the team could no longer be seen, the mother of the child, Ze, took the child slowly towards home.
The road was quiet for some reason, and countless people wanted to cheer loudly to celebrate this remarkable moment.But when they looked at Ji Song sitting in a wheelchair, and then at the heroes in the team who were missing arms and legs, they all became quiet.
Everyone knows that victory is not easy, but behind the victory there are countless families who have lost their husbands, fathers, and sons.
Scenes flashed through Ji Song's eyes. There were bold men, embarrassed young men, and taciturn veterans. They all died without exception, in these two battles.

Apart from their cold names in the military register, who else remembers them?How can they enjoy all this with peace of mind after receiving glory?This should be theirs.

It was like a dream in my mind. From entering the Western Region to the two wars, I saw all the familiar figures, those brave warriors who were not afraid of death, and those soldiers who knew they would die but never looked back.
When I arrived at Zhuque Gate, I saw Chen Shou waiting at the door!
Before everyone could stand still, Chen Shou shouted: "Your Majesty has a decree, Duke Xi can drive into the palace with his car and walk up to the palace!"

Ji Song frowned, and then Chen Shou whispered: "This is your Majesty's wish, Mr. Xi, don't think too much!"

He frowned and said softly: "My lord, Ji Song, thank you so much, Your Majesty!"

At this time, everyone dismounted and walked, only his carriage drove slowly on the wide avenue.The guard of Zhuque Gate watched everyone enter the city gate. Along the way, the guards in the palace shouted: "Congratulations to the general on your triumphant return!"

"Congratulations to the general on your triumphant return!"

"Congratulations to the general on your triumphant return!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

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Cheng Yaojin and others were filled with excitement. This was the highest courtesy to military generals and an affirmation of their life and death.Looking at Qian Qian's thin figure, everyone understood that this was His Majesty's affirmation of this person.
The carriage moved forward slowly, and when it arrived at Taiji Gate, hundreds of officials had been waiting here for a long time.

The moment Ji Song's carriage entered the gate, Changsun Wuji and others were leading the way, followed by Yuchi Gong and others, and they all said in unison: "By your Majesty's order, we welcome the general. Go home!"

go home?Ji Song couldn't hold back the tears anymore. He looked up to the sky and tried to force the tears back, but he failed!
"Every official comes to the palace, the great meeting begins!"

Everyone bowed to Ji Song and entered the hall in advance.Soon Chen Shou appeared outside the main hall, looking at Ji Song who had been lifted out of the wheelchair and was filled with sadness!

He watched how Ji Song got to where he is now step by step. From the green young man back then, even if the prime minister and officials were greeting him outside the main hall, His Majesty would probably not be able to receive such courtesy from other ministers. Rest easy!

But in this case, everyone takes it for granted!

"Xuan, Duke of the State of Xi, General of the Conquest of the West, Ji Song, come to the palace!"

"Xuan, Duke of the State of Xi, General of the Conquest of the West, Ji Song, come to the palace!" "Xuan, Duke of the State of Xi, General of the Conquest of the West, Ji Song, come to the palace!"

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In a hurry, Chen Shou personally pushed the wheelchair into the hall. Li Chengqian, who was sitting on the throne only one step away from the dragon chair, immediately stood up and quickly came to Ji Song.

He bowed slightly and said, "Welcome to the general, General!"

Officials: "Welcome, the general returns to the court!"

Ji Song's eyes moved slightly, and he said softly: "How can I, the minister He De, be treated with such courtesy? Your Highness has insulted a humble minister and dare not accept such courtesy!"

Ji Song cupped his fists and saluted, but was held back by Li Chengqian.

After nodding lightly to Ji Song, he took the wheelchair from Chen Shou and personally pushed Ji Song to the position of the head of the generals.

Li Shimin's appearance today was very formal. He was dimly reflected in the twelve bead curtains, making him even more mysterious as an emperor.The invisible aura is just sitting there without saying a word, but no one dares to ignore his presence.

The five-clawed golden dragon opens its teeth and claws, the sun, moon, mountains and rivers are reflected on it, and rare and exotic animals complement each other. This is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the Khan of Heaven in the eyes of foreigners.

"My lord, Ji Song, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"May your Majesty be safe, and the Tang Dynasty be safe!"

Li Shimin raised his left hand and said in a deep voice: "Sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

wow~
Li Shimin stood up and came to Ji Song. Looking at this man who made him extremely proud and his paralyzed legs, the grudge in his heart disappeared.

Enough, really enough!
He has done enough for Datang, what else can he criticize?

"It's good to come back!" He patted Ji Song on the shoulder, like a gift from an elder to a younger generation, and like a greeting after seeing his nephew come back from afar.

Many of the courtiers who saw this scene were jealous with envy and wished they could take their own lives.

"Thanks to your majesty for the great blessings, the officers and soldiers will use their lives, and the generals will be able to do their best. I dare not take the credit!"

Li Shimin did not comment upon hearing this, but looked at the heroes in the center of the hall.

When he came to Cheng Yaojin, he punched his chest and said with a smile: "I have lost weight. The big belly I used to have is gone. This is not good. I have to eat it back in the future!"

Cheng Yaojin's eyes were slightly red, but he said loudly: "My lord, take the order!"

"Well, I'm watching!"

Then he came to Liu Hongji. Before the emperor could speak, this guy fell to his knees and cried loudly: "Your Majesty, I, I, I did not embarrass you this time!"

Li Shimin's face darkened for a moment, but he soon returned to normal. He helped the bastard up and said, "I know, you have made me proud this time. You personally destroyed a country with three thousand soldiers. I didn't expect that the old general Do you still have this ability when you are old?"

Liu Hongji's face turned red, but he still licked his face and said, "It's all your Majesty's blessing!"

Seeing him like this, Li Shimin felt uncomfortable. After all, he was an old minister who had done well in the Western Region this time.Although this achievement of destroying the country is no different from the one picked up for nothing, at least nothing went wrong.

"Okay, your title is returned to you!"

Liu Hongji was overjoyed and was about to thank him when he heard: "If you do something stupid again, beg me for food!"

"I promise I will never do it again!"

Li Shimin nodded and let this guy go.

"Su Lie!"

"Chen is here!"

Looking at the heroic general in front of him, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. Nowadays, there are no generals in the Tang Dynasty, but Su Lie is an exception.Li Jing teaches the art of war, and Zi Yi teaches by words and deeds. Just by going around behind the ground and heading straight for Huanglong, he is a rare good seedling!
"You are very good!"

"I heard that you are very powerful in the Western Regions. Hundreds of thousands of restoration coalition forces from Persia, Tochara, Khorasan and other countries elected you as their leader? How was it? How did you feel at that time?"

Su Lie: "."

"Hahaha!" All the officials laughed at this time, but it was said in a very majestic tone. He led ten thousand cavalry of the Tang Dynasty, but he was elected as the leader of the alliance by the leaders of more than ten countries with hundreds of thousands of soldiers. , what an honor this is, some people are even envious and jealous.

"Your Majesty, please stop making fun of me!"

"The situation was critical at that time. Herder, the Western Governor of the Great Empire, confronted the army at the foot of Ximen Pass. Hundreds of thousands of elite elites of the Great Empire gathered at the border of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions. Although we disrupted the rear of the Great Empire, the Restoration Army was still behind. Dare to attack the great food city of Herat.”

"At that time, the military situation was urgent. The Caliphate of Great Eclipse had sent more than [-] palace elites to garrison in Herat. Everyone was worried that after the defeat of the Tang Dynasty, Herder would come back to fight and eat them, so no one dared to take the initiative to attack. Some He is as cowardly as a mouse and wants to lead his army to leave!"

"And just at this moment, news came that the general had defeated Held and the Zhaowu nine-nation coalition between Broken Leaf City and Henglus. Only then did they decide to fight. But some of them had feuds with each other, and some of them had feuds with each other. mutual hostility. As a last resort, on the occasion of this great victory, Datang became the link between them, and I just happened to meet them!"

At this time, everyone clearly knew the specific situation at that time. Many things in Zhan Bai were mentioned in one stroke. Now that Su Lie arrived in detail, they realized that if Ji Song had not been defeated in the north, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
"Don't underestimate yourself, I will remember all your achievements!"

Looking past Su Lie, he looked at the five young people in front of him, and the smile on his face couldn't help but spread!
"My dear, Ji Qing!"

"Ji Xiancheng!"

"Wang Xuance!"

"Xue Li!"

Ji Ze also hurriedly stepped forward and said: "My lord, Ji Ze!"

"Meet Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)