It has been seven days since he returned to Beijing. In addition to accompanying Wu Jue who was pregnant, Li Kuan played with Li Xi and Li Tun every day, while Li Dal's children and others were studying. Because Li Kuan attaches great importance to the education of the next generation, he specially invited her husband to teach in Da'an Palace. Both men and women read and study handwriting, etiquette and martial arts together.
Since Li Kuan came back, Wu Hui smiled often every day and was in a very good mood. During the period, the imperial physician came to get his pulse well. Since Daan Palace does not have gardens like the original Chu Wangfu, there are also leisure places such as Yaochi and Penglai Pavilion.
August passed in a blink of an eye, ushering in the September season. The lotus in Yaochi has withered long ago, and all that is left are pieces of lotus leaves floating on the water; the fish in the pond are very uncomfortable swimming around. As night fell, Li Kuan accompanied Wu Jue to admire the sunset.
"My son, the General Marshal of Zheng Peking and Shangshu of the Ministry of War will arrive in the capital tomorrow!" Zhang Chong came to report as soon as he received the message. Li Kuan said that he knew it without looking back. Zhang Chong bowed and retreated. Li Kuan looked at the red transparent in front of him. After half a day of sunset, he whispered: "It's finally here!"
Wu Hui turned his head strangely, and said, "What?"
"Nothing!" Li Kuan smiled calmly, and said: "Tomorrow Uncle Wang and the others will come back, and I have to return to the palace."
Wu Jue nodded with a smile on his face. Naturally, she will not delay Li Kuan when she is doing business. Moreover, during this period of time, Li Kuan almost stayed by his side, Wu Hui's hollow heart was filled long ago, and he would not care about the moment of difference.
The next day, Li Kuan got up early and looked at Wu Jue who was still asleep affectionately, and kissed her on the cheek and quietly went out.
As he returned to the palace to face the saint, Li Kuan changed into court clothes and did not wear armor. As for Li Zhen and Li She, they were told to go together. Li Daozong and Li Ji had already sent someone to tell them that they would return to Beijing from Chunmingmen, and walk along Chunmingmen East Street through Dongshi to arrive at Zhuquemen in the imperial city.
Li Kuan would not go to Chunming Gate stupidly, but went straight to Zhuquemen to wait for the army to return. At the same time, the current emperor Li Shimin led the civil and military officials at Zhuquemen waiting for the soldiers who returned triumphantly. When Li Kuan and others appeared, everyone except Li Shimin was dumbfounded.
The news of Li Kuan's return to Beijing was blocked by Li Shimin himself, but it is impossible for the guards and soldiers of the city gate to report it. The hundreds of civil and military officials present saw that Li Kuan had not been able to walk with the army, and returned to Beijing one step earlier without reporting to the court, let alone appearing at the court meeting. Some ministers looked gloomy, and some ministers were puzzled after being surprised.
"When did your Highness return to Beijing? Why is there no wind?"
"How long did you return to Beijing in advance?"
"If you return to Beijing privately without reporting the report, wouldn't it be a violation of the Law of the Tang Dynasty?"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple!"
"What does this mean?"
"Military regulations: Leaving without an order is a serious crime!"
"Could it be said that His Royal Highness escaped back to the capital? Impossible! Our army returned triumphantly. Xue Yantuo has already destroyed the country. It is impossible to escape back to Beijing privately. Is it because he was sent back injured?"
The civil and military officials whispered privately, whispering about Li Kuan's return to Beijing early, but Li Kuan, who was the party concerned, did not explain at all. At this moment, Li Kuan's gaze was scanning the civil and military officials, he wanted to see who had the different expression
If the person behind the scenes is really the power of the court, and seeing him return to Beijing safe and sound, or come back early, his expression must be abnormal. However, Li Kuan observed for a long time and still found nothing. Although the veteran officials who had been in the officialdom for more than ten years were surprised, they disappeared quickly, even for Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, Zhang Shigui and others.
Li Kuan was able to return to Beijing early, and they certainly didn't think like others. Although a little surprised, seeing the calm and indifferent look of the current emperor, everyone knew that the emperor knew this. Since the emperor knew that he was returning to Beijing, this matter must have been approved by his majesty.
The civil and military officials stood on the left and right, and stood in line according to the rank. The current emperor Li Shimin wears dragon robes, and two eunuchs stand neatly behind Li Shimin holding a yellow umbrella to block the hot sun. The umbrella surface is brown and yellow. The exquisitely embroidered dragon is as lifelike as a real dragon.
As time goes by, the sun rises, and the fiery red sun shines on the earth and nourishes everything. The civil and military officials stood in the sun for a full half an hour, already sweating, and even Li Shimin himself had some sweat on his forehead.
Even so, Li Shimin still had a smile on his face. The great victory of the Datang Army in this battle showed that the great power of Tang Guowei was even more powerful. As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin could not be happy? It's only half an hour now, and compared with the feats of the soldiers of the North Army, it is insignificant and insignificant.
"Your Majesty Qi Zou, Marshal Zhengbei, Li Daozong, king of Jiangxia County, and others have already passed Chunmingmen and are heading towards Zhuquemen!"
Following the report by the guards and generals, the sweaty civil minister suddenly became energetic, and Li Shimin smiled and said, "Play music!"
When Li Daozong and others entered the capital through Chunmingmen, both sides of Chunmingmen East Street were crowded with people watching the excitement. Everyone cheered and shouted, making Li Daozong and the soldiers lifted their heads. Walked slowly towards the Suzaku Gate.
The common people's welcome was completely spontaneous and not an edict from Li Shimin. Xue Yantuo repeatedly invaded the border of Datang, and the merchants in the capital suffered a lot of losses. Now that the army is returning triumphantly, they finally do business with peace of mind. Why are they unhappy
After two quarters of an hour, Li Daozong, Li Ji and others arrived at Zhuquemen. When they saw the emperor and hundreds of civil and military officials greeted them, all the soldiers dismounted and walked. Li Shimin saw Li Daozong and others return and walked over with a smile.
"Your Majesty, the ministers have lived up to their mission and killed Xue Yantuo!" Li Daozong bowed and saluted, Li Shimin laughed, nodded in relief, and said: "The general has worked hard. I have prepared a banquet and wait for the general to follow me into the palace to discuss his merits. Three more swigs with all the soldiers!"
Li Shimin enthusiastically held Li Daozong's hand, and the two entered the imperial city hand in hand. At the same time, Li Kuan and others followed immediately. As for the soldiers Li Daozong brought back, they also entered the imperial city, because they would also attend the banquet later.
The civil and military officials followed before the army. Li Shimin excitedly and enthusiastically held Li Daozong's hand, completely letting go of the distinction between monarchs and ministers. The brotherly enthusiasm warmed Li Daozong's heart. The two whispered and passed on from time to time. Come Li Shimin's hearty laugh.
Half an hour later, all the civil and military officials have entered the Tai Chi Hall. Li Shimin sat on the dragon couch. The civil and military officials can still see his joy. His eyes are full of pride and admiration, and his smile has never disappeared. , Everyone knows that the next reward must be the highlight. (End of this chapter)