Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 580 Homecoming
Xue Lang's thinking like this is naturally not humane to outsiders, but he just shook his head pretending to be calm, turned back to the backyard, and was going to tell Chuxue that the little boy she took care of might be a great talent in the future!

For this little episode, let Xue Lang laugh it off!After more than ten years, when a young man named King Luo Bin really came to Beijing with a jade pendant to find the Duke's mansion, Xue Lang remembered it.

The young man has just lost his father, but he is full of literary talent and bold words.After Princess Pingyang asked him to ask questions, she wrote him a letter of recommendation, recommending him to continue his studies in Chongwen Museum.After three years, he was recommended to serve in other places, starting from the magistrate of a county, and later, he was listed in the Prime Minister's Record of the Tang Dynasty.

The story between a generation of famous ministers and a generation of famous ministers has been passed down through the ages and will last forever.

Of course, the allusion to King Luo Bin is something for later.Xue Lang didn't know it at this time, but now that his duties were completed, he was preparing to return to Chang'an to reunite with his wife and children.Li Xiyu and Jiang Lin both came to Xuzhou to see him off.

Xue Lang declined the proposal of the local officials to hold a farewell banquet, and asking everyone to do a good job in post-disaster resettlement work was the greatest comfort to him. Li Xiyu and Jiang Lin came to the door, but they did not refuse, but they did not hold any banquet, just simple preparations Had a light meal.

Xue Lang said with a smile: "At this moment, my heart is like an arrow. The friendship of Li Changshi to see him off can only be remembered in my heart. For the banquet, Li Changshi will definitely make up for it when he returns to Chang'an in the future."

I can only thank Li Xiyu, he and Jiang Lin are sworn brothers, so there is no need for such politeness.Li Xiyu said with a smile: "That's good. I heard that the wine in the Duke's mansion is very good, but it's a pity that I don't have the chance to taste it. I will write it down today. I will definitely go to the mansion to ask for a drink in the future."

Thanks to Li Xiyu, Li Xiyu is also very interesting, knowing that the two brothers still have something to say, so he left.After Li Xiyu left, Xue Lang and Jiang Lin sat down loosely to say goodbye.

Xue Lang said: "For the naval division, His Majesty is afraid that you will always let you lead the army, and you can only stay on Fuzhou Island. Now that Siniang has brought her children to reunite with you, I can train with peace of mind. You will always come out in the first place." day!"

Jiang Lindao: "Brother don't worry, younger brother will save it. One hundred thousand sailors, what kind of authority? Younger brother must be cautious in words and deeds, and train soldiers with heart. Sister-in-law also taught me, training soldiers for a thousand days, and using them for a while, and doing them well for a thousand days is the only way to be successful." Instant victory!"

Xue Lang nodded, and the two brothers talked about some daily things. Most of the chatter was Xue Lang's advice. After all, transportation and communication were inconvenient in ancient times. After this farewell, we don't know when we will meet again!People in officialdom can't help themselves!
Jiang Lin stayed with Xue Lang for one night, and when he got up early the next morning, it was still dark, and there were already many people waiting on the pier.

As soon as Xue Lang got off the carriage, he was taken aback by the crowd in front of him. The elders selected by the crowd brought a young man with him. The young man held a tray with wine on it.

The elder said: "Your Majesty the Yushi went on tour on behalf of His Majesty to lead us people in Xuzhou to fight and relieve disasters. We are kind to us. Your Majesty has an order to call Yushi back to Beijing. Although the grassroots are reluctant to give up, they dare not stop them. We gather together today." Dock, send Yushi off, please drink this farewell wine, and congratulate Yushi on a smooth journey and a bright future!"

Everyone said in unison: "Congratulations to Yushi for a smooth journey and a bright future!"

Xue Lang didn't know which official was trying to curry favor with him, or whether it was spontaneously done by the people, but he had no choice but to accept this kindness. Without saying a word, he raised his glass and drank it all, and said sincerely: "Thank you all! The folks came to see me off. Xue Lang is in Xuzhou. Although he consciously does his best, he is sometimes short of manpower. If there is something wrong with his work, please bear with him. Now that he is under the king's order, he dare not stay for a long time. I don't know when I will leave today Is there a chance to come to Xuzhou again? If there is another chance in the future, I will definitely have a drink with the folks again! Farewell! Folks, take care!"

Xue Lang bowed to the end!
"Censor take care!"

Everyone returned the gift one after another.In the end, the elder took out four pieces of red silk from his bosom, and said with a smile, "The censor's spirit dog saved several lives in Xuzhou. A certain person entrusted him with giving the spirit dog a lottery, hoping that the spirit dog is safe and healthy!"

Xue Lang felt a little bit pained, but he could only accept it, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you on behalf of the dogs! Farewell!"

"Send the censor!"

Seen off by his fellow villagers, Xue Lang embarked on a boat back to Chang'an and left Chang'an for more than half a year. He really missed his wife and children who stayed in Chang'an.

The sailors who rowed the boat probably knew that his heart was like an arrow, so they rushed to Chang'an in two shifts, day and night, and arrived in Chang'an in just over ten days, before his birthday on the ninth day of September.

Affected by the flood peaks of the Huai River, Bian River and other water systems, the water level of the Wei River has risen sharply, and the drought in Guanzhong has been relieved. The people of Guanzhong are already preparing for the sowing of winter wheat.Due to Xue Lang's effective measures at the beginning, the severe drought in Guanzhong this time reduced the death toll to a lower level than previous dynasties.The number of deaths due to malaria in Chang'an in summer was also greatly reduced compared with previous years.

For a while, Li Er's prestige in Guanzhong soared.

Before entering the city, Xue Si was already waiting for him on the pier: "The old servant welcomes you back home!"

Xue Lang was a little emotional: "Uncle Si, long time no see! Are you and Aunt Rong okay?"

"Master Lao, please ask, the old slave's family is all well, but I miss you. Now that I am back, I have a backbone in my heart!"

What Xue Si said was a little emotional.Xue Lang smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and walked off the boat first.Xue Si said: "The old slave has ordered someone to prepare a carriage, should I go directly to the palace or go back to the mansion first?"

Xue Lang said: "Your Majesty's edict does not mean to order me to enter the palace when I go back to Chang'an, let's go back to the mansion first!"

"Here."

Xue Si led Xue Lang to the carriage, and the salutes and attendants on the boat would naturally be arranged by someone.The driver who came was from the Duke’s mansion, and the driver was also from the mansion. Xue Lang ignored him and opened the curtain to get into the carriage, but was startled by the scene inside, subconsciously withdrew his body, wanting to confirm the carriage Whether it is the car of Princess Pingyang, a cute and cute loli has already jumped out of it: "Dad!"

Xue Lang subconsciously hugged his daughter who jumped out of the car, let his daughter kiss each other on both sides of his face, hugged her with one hand, stroked her hair with the other, and asked, "Do you miss Dad?"

"Think! Where's Dad? Do you miss Shui Nu and younger brother?"

As he said that, looking at the person with his big eyes, Xue Lang smiled, and said softly: "Of course I think about it, I think about it day and night. Where's my brother?"

"My brother is sleeping at home. Dad, let's go back quickly. My brother will wake up when we go back, and we can play with dad!"

This childish remark made Xue Lang laugh heartily, carried his daughter into the carriage, and the person sitting in the carriage smiled at him, and said affectionately: "As a wife, I miss my husband day and night."

Xue Lang stared blankly at the person, for a long time, for a long time, feeling that his heart, which had been wandering for a long time, seemed to have finally landed, and said seriously: "Me too, I think about it every day, I always think about it, I really want it!"

Her Royal Highness smiled again, stretched out her hand to pull him, leaned her head lightly, and pressed against his lips: "Welcome back, my lord! Also, happy birthday!"

Xue Lang laughed heartily: "Thank you, lady!"

He didn't care about the Shui Nu shouting at the side: "Father kisses Aunt, don't even kiss me! Don't! Don't! I want to kiss too!"

Then, the one who ruined the scenery squeezed into the middle of the parents. The two of them looked at each other and smiled after becoming parents. The father bowed his head and kissed the protesting daughter. In the small carriage, the voices of children's voices and laughter were loud.

Home!Finally home!

Three days later, the imperial court issued an imperial edict to transfer Xue Lang to serve as minister and servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and to serve in front of the imperial court.

In the 17th year of Zhenguan, in 643 A.D., Emperor Taizong ordered Yan Liben to draw portraits of heroes in Lingyan Pavilion, and Xue Lang ranked ninth——

Xue Lang, courtesy name Youyang, was born in Jiankang according to records. He was a descendant of San Xue in Jin Dynasty.

Because of his outstanding virtues, extensive knowledge and talents, Gaozu named Princess Pingyangzhao as a descendant; Taizong called him Xue Lang, a man of self-restraint and dedication to the public, diligent and self-serving, and a loyal and upright man.He was named Liang Guogong, and his posthumous posthumous title was Xian. Emperor Gaozong gave Sikong a posthumous gift.According to the method of posthumous posthumous posthumous titles, Bo and Versatile is called Xian.

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