Chapter 44: Li Jing Returns to the Dynasty
The five surnames guarding outside Jingyang Village gradually dispersed, and Li Zheng did not make any statement about the five surnames this time, which was almost a rejection.
Those who were waiting for the news in Chang'an also parted ways, and this kid really dared to refuse the invitation from the five surnames.
It is a pity that a twelve-year-old child rejected the invitation from the five surnames.
But there are also many people who feel happy. The five surnames have always been noble in their lives. This is the first time that a child refuses them and their faces are lost.
Some people say that Li Zheng did the right thing, while others say that Li Zheng is really stupid.
Some people are happy and some are sad. Li Shimin is happy, and the people are worried are the five surnames.
Today, Li Shimin sent imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Office of the DPRK to treat the people around Chang'an for free.
The court and the country received rave reviews.
He is indeed a wise ruler of the world!
Even the old man Wei Zheng has not scolded Li Shimin these days.
In the peace, Changsun Chong learned from his mistakes and must continue to deal with Li Zheng.
The whole Chang'an's eyes gathered towards Li Zheng. This was the first time I felt that I was being ignored, and the people around me looked at me more and more strangely.
A few days later, there was a major event in Chang'an. The great victory from Yinshan in March this year has been two months since General Li Jing returned to the court.
Today is the day when Li Jing arrives in Chang'an. Li Shimin asked all the ministers and generals to go to the city gate to welcome Li Jing.
Li Jing brought his troops to Chang'an City three miles away, from which you can see Chang'an City in the distance at a glance.
As Li Jing pulled the reins and asked the horses under him to stop, the army also stopped.
Su Dingfang, who was accompanying the army, looked at Li Jing and asked, "General, it's time to enter the palace to meet His Majesty."
Li Jing whispered: "You go to Chang'an City to receive the reward first. I want to see someone."
Su Dingfang hesitated while riding his horse, glanced at the army and said, "You can enter Chang'an City first."
After saying that, Su Dingfang led a team of soldiers and horses to follow Li Jing in another direction.
In front of Chang'an City Gate, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin and other generals were waiting for Li Jing's arrival, but the army returned, but Li Jing was not seen.
"Does Li Jing not plan to accept the reward?" Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but ask the returned general.
"Where is Li Jingren?"
"The general seemed to have gone to Jingyang, but he didn't say anything he was going to do. Let's come back first." The general replied.
Yuchi Gong stood at the city gate and walked back and forth, "Your Majesty is still waiting in the palace. What's wrong with this Li Jing halfway?"
Qin Qiong said: "Li Jing must have a reason for doing this. Besides, I think Li Jing will never take charge of military power again when he comes back."
As soon as these words were spoken, several generals present understood what it meant.
Li Jing's prestige in the army was too great. Not to mention half of the Tang Dynasty, too many of them were captured by Li Jing.
The four big characters of the master are hung above the head, even at this time, Li Jing broke his armor and returned to the field.
"We're still waiting here?" Yuchi Gong asked.
"Go in first, just say that Li Jing has eaten something bad and has a stomachache." Cheng Yaojin didn't care, and probably Li Jing wouldn't care.
With the desolate face of Jie Li Khan, several people led the team into Chang'an.
Li Shimin sat in Tai Chi Palace and waited for Li Jing to come with Jie Li Khan.
The eunuch who was sent the order hurriedly ran away and said, "General Li Jing is not seen in the army."
"Where is the person?" Li Shimin's expression was very calm. Li Jing did not follow him into the palace without much surprise.
The eunuch whispered: "It's said it's eating... I've eaten it badly."
Li Shimin laughed and said, "It's the excuse Cheng Yaojin, an old man, found."
"I think it should be."
Sometimes it is a tacit understanding between the monarch and the ministers. Li Jing and Li Shimin have known each other for many years. They have quelled the rebellion for so many years and fought against the Sui Dynasty in the world. They fought side by side, echoing front and back, and cooperating inside and outside.
Li Shimin was most at ease with Li Jing.
Whether in war or in court, Li Jing is even more a man who can calm down to freezing point on the battlefield.
Li Shimin stood up and handed over the imperial edict in his hand to the eunuch who was passing the order. "The other generals were rewarded according to my will. Jie Li Khan entered the dungeon of Dali Temple and asked for a beheading in the autumn."
"Here."
The eunuch nodded.
After saying that, Li Shimin also left Tai Chi Palace.
It was originally supposed to be a grand reward, but now it is not enough to be done.
As for Jie Li Khan, Li Shimin didn't even want to look at him.
The eunuch who sent the order looked at the order, and there were rewards for all the generals on it, but Li Jing was missing.
General Li Jing was back, and the festival was cheering in Chang'an. It was supposed to be a festive event, but the court was very quiet.
Li Jing had the intention of quitting the court long before he went to Yinshan.
Li Shimin did not mean to use Li Jing at that time.
It was just that it was difficult to decide on the choice of the general for a while, Li Jing volunteered.
This was why Li Jing went to war. Among them, there were many twists and turns between Li Shimin and Li Jing and no one knew what they said.
The relationship between Li Jing and Li Shimin is very subtle, which is something that many old ministers in the court know.
Jingyang
Li Jing and Su Dingfang had just arrived in Jingyang County with a team of troops.
When the troops entered the village, the villagers immediately knew.
Pulling the reins, Li Jing nodded and looked at the villagers here and asked, "Who is Li Zheng in Jingyang?!"
The villagers immediately started to talk, could they be here to arrest Li Zheng?
"Who is Li Zheng of Jingyang!" Li Jing asked loudly again.
Many villagers took a step forward, but they had no intention of retreating when facing the officers and soldiers.
"What's the matter with you looking for Li Zheng again?" a villager asked.
Faced with the confrontation between the villagers, it seems that he wants to protect Li Zheng and fight against the officers and soldiers?
Li Jing laughed instead of anger, "It seems that Li Zheng is quite popular here."
Seeing that the situation was not good, Su Dingfang rode his horse to Li Jing, "General, why don't we..."
Li Jing turned over and got off the horse, took off his helmet, put down the sword in his hand and said, "My fellow villagers, I'm here to see Li Zheng, the son of Jingyang County."
Li Jing?
The villagers suddenly started to talk.
Li Jing, who had just won the battle and returned to the court, shouldn't he go to Chang'an to receive the reward? Why did he come to our village?
"What are you doing with Li Zheng?"
The villagers asked with courage.
Li Jing said, "Li Zheng has made contributions to the Yinshan War."
"Li Zheng should take a nap at home at this time."
Knowing the situation, Li Yifu hurriedly came, "I have met General Li Jing, and the lower official is the deputy of Li Zheng, the son of Jingyang County. He serves as the lord of Jingyang County, Bo Li Yifu, and helps Jingyang County to take charge of the affairs of Jingyang County."
That's General Li Jing! Li Yifu introduced himself as soon as possible.
"Where is Li Zheng?" Li Jing asked.
"Jingyang Order should be taking a nap at home at this moment, General Li Jing will follow me." Li Yifu invited.
Li Jing signaled that Su Dingfang and his group would all dismount behind him, which had already disturbed the people.
Su Dingfang took off his helmet and followed Li Jing's footsteps.
Chapter completed!