I have 800,000 private soldiers. The emperor forces me to hand over military power?

In the 20th year of Zhaowu in the Tang Dynasty, it was Lunar New Year's Eve.

This year, the New Year's Eve in the Imperial City of Jinling was particularly grand and lively. Emperor Zhaowu Chen Huaian personally issued an order to let the Ministry of Rites be fully responsible for this year's celebration of farewell to the old and welcoming the new;

Just because this year was not only the 20th year that Zhaowu Chen Huaian ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, but also fought for 20 years outside the region. He finally completely conquered the Arab Empire and received the surrender of another empire, Byzantium. Important day for Credentials;

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At the same time, it was also the day when a group of new and old military generals of the Tang Dynasty, led by Generalissimo Zhao Zilong of the Western Expedition, returned to Beijing to face the Holy Spirit and resume their duties.

At this point, the Tang Dynasty has completely become the well-deserved first empire in the world. Its territory spans Asia, Africa and Europe. In the distant North and South America, it is also within the range of the red cannons of the Tang Dynasty naval fleet;

Among the current four great empires, one was annexed by the Tang Dynasty, the other voluntarily surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, and the remaining empire, Charlemagne, was the minor emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The current Emperor Charlemagne II, only the Great Tang Dynasty Emperor Chen Huaian followed suit.

In such a prosperous time, this year's New Year's Eve is certainly a day worthy of celebration by the entire Tang Dynasty.

On New Year's Eve, in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Imperial City, Chen Huaian finally saw the second prince, Chen Chuqing, the Western King of the Tang Dynasty, who was born to him and the imperial concubine Yue Qiluo after ten years of absence.

At this time, Chen Chuqing was already in his prime, with a tall and tall figure and a brave and resolute face, he had perfectly inherited the excellent genes of his parents;

In addition, since he was sixteen years old, he has been training in the army with General Zhao Zilong, the Generalissimo of the Western Expedition. In every big battle and fierce battle, he took the lead, charging into the battle with a square-shaped painted halberd and defeating the enemy's army. His bravery was so great. Li already has the style of his father, Emperor Zhaowu, Chen Huaian;

Therefore, in addition to the heroic spirit between his eyebrows, the current Western King Chen Chuqing also exudes a fierce and decisive temperament.

"My son, please pay homage to your father!"

After the father and son met for the first time after ten years, Chen Chuqing immediately knelt down in front of Chen Huaian and said hello to him: "Long live my father, long live, long live!"

"No courtesy, stay on your own!"

As Chen Huaian spoke, he personally pulled up his second son, Chen Chuqing, who was kneeling in front of him.

Looking at his second son who was taller and stronger than himself, Chen Huaian's eyes were full of a father's love for his child, mixed with a little debt.

The last time he personally sent Chu Qing out of the capital, he was still a boy about half as tall as his own shoulders, with a childish look on his face;

When we met again, my son was already a well-deserved man.

"Qing'er, you have grown stronger and darker!"

Chen Huaian raised his hand and caressed his son's cheek, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Shuai Zhao has already told me about your bravery in fighting outside the territory;"

"Qing'er, you are good. You didn't embarrass me, nor did you embarrass your mother-in-law!"

Facing his father's praise, Chen Chuqing behaved like a shy big child, grinning and scratching his scalp in embarrassment.

In the past ten years, he has fantasized about the scene when he meets his father again thousands of times, and he has accumulated countless words in his heart that he wants to say to his father;

However, when father and son really met again, Chen Chuqing realized that after having thousands of words on his lips, he didn't know how to say them;

He just looked at his father, who had some gray hair on his temples, with loving and sincere eyes, and nodded vigorously.

Chen Huaian continued: "Qing'er, this time you are ordered to return to Beijing, you haven't gone to see your mother and concubine yet, have you?"

Um!

Chen Chuqing nodded again.

Chen Huaian said with some distress: "It's really difficult for you. After tonight's celebration banquet is over, you can go to Fengyi Palace to see your mother-in-law;"

"In the past ten years, she has been missing you all the time!"

"Yes, Father!"

After a brief exchange of greetings with his son Chen Chuqing, Chen Huaian ignored Chen Chuqing and came to Zhao Zilong, the Generalissimo of the Western Expedition of the Tang Dynasty who was standing next to him.

At this time, Zhao Zilong was similar in age to Chen Huaian, and they were both approaching the age of knowing their destiny.

However, it seems that the years have not left too many traces on Zhao Zilong's face. He is still so heroic and outstanding in temperament.

Chen Huaian said to Zhao Zilong: "Zilong, we have not seen each other for nearly twenty years since we said goodbye to the princess city of the Huihe Khan Kingdom, right?"

Um!

Zhao Zilong nodded and replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, it has been nineteen years and one hundred and twenty-seven days!"

Um?

Hearing this, Chen Huaian's expression froze, and then he smiled knowingly and said: "Haha, Zilong, you have a pretty good memory, which surprises me a little."

Zhao Zilong said: "The emperor was kind to Zilong, and Zilong will never forget it. During the twenty years of the Western Expedition, Zilong kept in mind the emperor's teachings all the time, hoping to end the Western Expedition as soon as possible."

"In the end, Zilong was lucky enough to live up to the emperor's orders and completely eliminate the hidden dangers of the Tang Dynasty outside the territory."

Chen Huaian patted Zhao Zilong's shoulder heavily and said solemnly: "Zilong, thank you for your hard work!"

"I have ordered Prime Minister Yu Siqian to join the six ministries to reward you as soon as possible based on the military achievements reported by the Western Expedition Army;"

"You deserve this!"

"Your Majesty, on behalf of the two million troops who have marched westwards in the past twenty years, I thank the Emperor!"

After greeting Zhao Zilong, Chen Huaian came to the side of Guanjun Hou and Anxi Hou Lan Yu. Seeing that the two men who used to guard the Anxi Protectorate had become more mature and stable, Chen Huaian also showed a satisfied smile on his face.