sbdcsierra Chapter 399 My grandson was bullied!
Chapter 399 My grandson was bullied!
Autumn is like a light elf. Before people notice, it dances quietly and spreads strands of coolness gently to every corner of the earth.
In the blink of an eye, autumn, which symbolizes harvest and tranquility, is slowly coming to the world with its unique colorful colors and mellow aroma.
The army was like a winding dragon, marching back home in a mighty manner across the vast land.
Li Chengqian was dressed in a blue shirt and a conical hat, and was accompanied by the inseparable Fatty Lin, Zhang Xianhuai and Qin Ruzhao.
They had lost their usual solemnity and dressed like ordinary people. They stopped and walked along the way, sometimes stopping to look at the undulating outlines of the mountains in the distance, and sometimes leaning over to listen to the gurgling sound of the stream by the roadside. They wanted to deeply imprint every inch of the mountains and rivers, and every bit of the customs of the Tang Dynasty in their hearts.
Li Shimin led his old ministers and the army and set out on the return journey first.
At this time in Chang'an City, a piece of good news came that made the entire palace rejoice - the queen gave birth to a little princess.
This news instantly broke the peace and added a bit of joy to the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
When talking about returning to Chang'an, Li Shimin felt an irrepressible eagerness in his heart.
He was thinking about his grandson whom he had not seen for a long time, and his heart was always on his mind.
During these long years of war, he missed his grandson endlessly and often repeated the child's name alone. Only in this way could he slightly comfort his intense pain of missing him.
Now, another granddaughter has been born, which makes him even more eager to return home. He wishes he could fly back to Chang'an immediately and name his granddaughter himself.
In addition, he was always concerned about Sizi and Ayuan in Xianyang.
I don’t know whether these two little guys are studying well, whether they have completed the homework assigned by the teacher on time, or whether they have secretly run off to play again?
When Old Li thought of this, his anxiety increased a little.
In contrast, Li Chengqian seemed exceptionally calm and composed, not at all affected by the anxious atmosphere of returning home.
With trusted ministers like Fang Xuanling and Mr. Qi in charge of government affairs, all affairs will be arranged in an orderly manner.
Therefore, he preferred to slow down his pace and leisurely walk on the way back, to truly explore the vast territory of the Tang Dynasty with his own eyes, to deeply understand what the country he governed was like, and to personally experience whether the lives of the people were truly as prosperous and peaceful as he had hoped.
Fortunately, along the way, the states and counties we passed through all showed a prosperous and peaceful scene.
In the fields, golden ears of wheat swayed gently in the breeze. In the market, people came and went, and their faces were filled with satisfied smiles. Those smiles were warm and bright, and deeply touched Li Chengqian's heart.
All this made him feel extremely gratified and greatly encouraged his belief in continuing to work tirelessly for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
According to the Tang Dynasty's military system, the soldiers who went on this expedition would be rewarded according to their merits and then return to their warm homes to reunite with their families.
After all, they had reaped rich rewards from this campaign, and the money they earned was enough for their families to live a stable life without worries about food and clothing for five years.
Li Chengqian knew the difficulties these soldiers faced and believed in Li Shimin's rich military experience, so he confidently handed over the military power to him and let him lead the army back.
But Li Chengqian, who was following behind, never expected that Li Shimin was not a person who followed the rules.
Ever since Li Chengqian started his incognito journey behind the army, Li Shimin could no longer suppress his longing for his grandson.
He anxiously entrusted the military power to his old brothers who had shared life and death with him, asking them to temporarily manage the army's return journey. He himself took a group of agile Jinyiwei and galloped towards Chang'an at full speed.
The sudden return of the retired emperor plunged the entire Chang'an into a sea of joy.
The people flocked to the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of the emperor.
The cheers echoed in the sky above Chang'an for a long time.
After all, in their hearts, the country cannot be without a king for a day. The return of the retired emperor is like adding the most solid reassurance to the prosperous Chang'an, making everyone feel the long-lost sense of security.
After Li Shimin returned to Chang'an, he couldn't wait to hold his newborn granddaughter in his arms.
Looking at that cute little pink face, his heart was filled with love and his eyes revealed endless tenderness.
After careful consideration, he finally named his granddaughter Li Jingyi, hoping that she would be as gentle and beautiful as jade, radiant and have a smooth and worry-free life.
At the same time, he looked at his grandson who could already walk unsteadily and called "Aung" in a baby voice, and he couldn't stop smiling. The wrinkles on his face were filled with this happy smile.
He lifted his grandson up high, then held him tightly in his arms, his feeling of happiness and satisfaction beyond words.
But when he heard from Su Zhi about what the Western Turks did at the New Year's Day celebration, his face, which was originally full of smiles, suddenly became gloomy, and his eyes revealed an uncontrollable fire of anger.
In his opinion, the Western Turks dared to be so bold and presumptuous, which was undoubtedly a blatant provocation to the Tang Dynasty, and they did not even take his grandson seriously!
When he thought of this, Li Shimin felt a surge of anger rising from the bottom of his heart to his forehead, burning him with anxiety. He wished he could immediately mobilize the army and defeat the Western Turks to relieve the hatred in his heart.
At this moment of rage, he suddenly realized that he was now in control of a large number of troops.
These soldiers had all just experienced war.
Most of the troops still on the return journey are elite troops, mainly from the Fifth Army Battalion and the Divine Machine Battalion. They are well-equipped and have strong combat effectiveness.
Revenge should be taken sooner rather than later!
Driven by this strong emotion, Li Shimin did not have time to enjoy two days of family happiness in Chang'an. He once again took the Jinyiwei and rushed back to where the returning army was.
At this time, the border troops and the navy had already returned to their respective camps, and along the way, soldiers from all over the country also returned to their hometowns one after another.
After removing the Shenwu Guards stationed in Chang'an, there were still about 150,000 troops left in the army.
When Li Shimin reappeared before the crowd, Li Jing and Li Ji, who were leading the troops, were stunned. Puzzles were written all over their faces, and they asked in unison, "Grand Emperor, why are you back again?"
Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and others were even more confused. This was really not like the usual behavior of the emperor!
Shouldn't the emperor be in Chang'an enjoying himself with his grandchildren?
Why did you suddenly turn back?
These days in the military camp, they often heard the retired emperor mention His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the longing in his words was endless. He mentioned it no less than fifty times a day.
Hearing the words of these old brothers, Li Shimin's eyes slowly swept over them one by one, revealing a determination in his eyes.
He said loudly: "Everyone, my grandson has been bullied. I am not speaking to you as the emperor, but as your eldest brother Li Shimin!"
"Today I just want to ask you one thing: my grandson is being bullied. Are you willing to lend me a hand?"