I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 440 Willing to be a Sword! Banquet Emperor!
Loyal and good!

"Your Majesty, I am deeply humbled and ashamed to receive your praise!"

Han Shao did not hide the guilt on his face.

But Emperor Taikang only said.

"Shao Qing, don't be modest. If I say you are, then you are!"

Okay, you said so.

What else can I say.

Han Shao was secretly complaining in his heart, but his face showed excitement at being recognized by Emperor Taikang.

Then he bowed to Emperor Taikang again.

"Logically speaking, the whole world belongs to the king, and Your Majesty is the master of all the lands in the world."

"This is also the place that Your Majesty has granted me to stay."

"But I have lived here for a long time, so I dare to take over your duties and respectfully ask Your Majesty to move to my humble home so that I, as a subject, can show my filial piety to your king and father!"

Perhaps it was because the princess was too gentle that day, Han Shao's call of "king and father" came out very smoothly.

The look he gave Emperor Taikang was full of admiration.

Emperor Taikang was touched.

Hearing Han Shao's words "All under heaven belongs to the king", he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

At this moment, he felt that every word of the boy in front of him could touch his heart and scratch his itch just right.

If it weren't for the word "loyal and good" just now, Emperor Taikang would really have to label him as a treacherous minister.

But what can he say now?
I could only nod my head in agreement.

"Shao Qing is so kind, how dare I not obey your orders?"

Upon hearing this, Han Shao naturally did not dare to even say anything and took the opportunity to invite him.

"Your Majesty, please!"

"good."

The emperor and his ministers walked inside, and Li Jin subconsciously wanted to follow, but then he heard Emperor Taikang say.

"You wait outside, no need to come in."

This old dog is loyal and submissive.

Whether in terms of cultivation strength or ability to do things, they are all disgraceful.

On weekdays, Emperor Taikang was used to using him and could still tolerate him.

But today, Han Shao raised his threshold in certain aspects, and he felt a little annoyed.

The most important thing is that the more outstanding Han Shao performs in front of him and the more he likes him, the more he regrets missing out on such a good son-in-law.

But he couldn't blame himself for being indecisive, could he?

Therefore, the resentment caused by regret for the past actions naturally fell on Li Jin, the servant.

After all, if this old dog hadn't been incapable of judging people and doing things properly, how could his Zhao'er have missed out on such a good opportunity?
In short, the Holy Emperor is wise and without fault.

The ones who are at fault, of course, are these incompetent and stupid slaves!

Faced with Emperor Taikang's indifferent tone, Li Jin froze instantly.

But after Emperor Taikang finished speaking, he walked away under the guidance of Han Shao.

Han Shao did not say anything directly about this.

It was not until he entered that he expressed his feelings in response to Emperor Taikang's surprised look.

"Changshi Li is a loyal man."

Emperor Taikang laughed.

"Loyalty is all that's left."

This evaluation is quite fair.

However, after saying this, Emperor Taikang glanced at Han Shao with a playful look.

"You are speaking for that old slave like this, but you know that old slave never said anything good about you in front of me in the past?"

Han Shao was stunned when he heard this, and then he smiled calmly.

"The border troops are far away from the central capital. As a close friend of your majesty, it is normal for Li Changshi to have some concerns about the border troops and me."

"If you speak for me everywhere, Your Majesty should investigate whether our Li Changshi has taken any benefits from me in private."

Seeing Han Shao say this in a joking tone, Emperor Taikang was amused by him again.

But the next moment, he said.

"No? I remember the incident on the grassland. Shao Qing's contribution was quite significant."

Han Shao smiled awkwardly and quickly explained.

"I was used to poverty when I was young, and I was terrified when I made that fortune in Shibi's old nest."

"I'm just looking for a backer, how can I think so much?"

I entered the private room and there was no one around.

Han Shao's true nature seemed to be exposed; his words were no longer high-sounding, but even seemed a bit crude and straightforward.

But his crude and straightforward words made Emperor Taikang feel closer to him.

"You are such a sly guy!"

Emperor Taikang laughed loudly.

After laughing, I couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Over the past year, all he knew about Han Shao was what he heard from Li Jin and the ambiguous reports from various parties.

Not only are there distortions and falsehoods, but there are also many fallacies.

Now that we are face to face, many feelings are very different.

People only know that he rose to high positions at a young age and acted arrogantly and unscrupulously.

But in the eyes of Emperor Taikang, this so-called "arrogance and wantonness" is more like a young beast without support, baring its fangs and claws in order to protect itself.

When he thought of this, a hint of pity flashed across Emperor Taikang's eyes.

At the same time, he also had some understanding of Han Shao's resistance to going to the Divine Capital.

He is afraid.

Afraid of the ferocious wolves, tigers and leopards in the capital.

He was also afraid that he, the emperor, would not be able to protect him.

'Forget it, if you don't want to go, then don't go.'

Emperor Taikang, who should have been angry about this, suddenly became more tolerant towards Han Shao.

It is so difficult for a young man to climb a height as if he were walking on thin ice.

If not for anything else, just because this kid just called me 'king and father'!

Han Shao, who was leading the way, seemed not to notice the changing expressions of Emperor Taikang, and led Emperor Taikang into the private garden at the back house with steady steps.

Emperor Taikang walked along the way. At first, he looked at the environment in the garden with some interest, but as he looked more and more, he became dissatisfied and disgusted.

"Choose a location for yourself later. I will have the Shaofu people come over to build a new mansion for you."

Han Shao said hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, this is already very good compared to where I lived when I was young."

"What's more, the country is in a difficult situation now. Rather than wasting money on this useless private room, it is better to use it for the country and the people!"

"It won't be too late to talk about it later when Your Majesty cleanses the world and revives the Great Yong Dynasty!"

Look! Look!
What a simple and loyal boy!

In comparison, those wealthy and powerful people who come from noble families, are full of selfish desires and only know how to enjoy themselves, really deserve to die!
Emperor Taikang felt deeply moved, but he showed an expression that would not tolerate rejection.

"A gift from an elder cannot be refused!"

"Moreover, this place is so simple and shabby, how can it be worthy of Shao Qing's achievements and status?"

"If outsiders saw this, wouldn't they mock me as a cruel and ungrateful emperor and father?"

Well, you enjoy yourself for me!
How could Han Shao refuse this?

One can only accept it in fear and anxiety.

Emperor Taikang then revealed a satisfied smile, and did not forget to comfort her in a gentle voice.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

"The root of my world is not wealth or resources, but..."

Emperor Taikang stopped talking when he reached this point.

Han Shao first seemed to be thinking about something, then his face turned indignant.

"Rebellious ministers are hateful! I am willing to use the sword in my hand to kill all the rebellious ministers for Your Majesty!"

What is tender green? This is it!
But from Emperor Taikang's perspective, it is a pure heart!
Seeing that Han Shao could actually see through the truth of the chaos in this world, he even revealed it in front of him openly.

Emperor Taikang was actually somewhat moved by this intelligence and loyalty.

"Don't worry, Shao Qing. We, the king and I, can just work hard."

"As for the rest, you can take your time to figure it out."

Still "slowly"? If it continues slowly, the world will be rotten to the core.

Han Shao was a little disappointed.

His strenuous performance today, in addition to establishing a loyal character so that Emperor Taikang would not be suspicious of him, was also to show Emperor Taikang that he was willing to be his knife.

After all, this was a different time. Previously, Emperor Taikang asked him to go to the prison in the capital, and he naturally resisted. But now Emperor Taikang has issued an imperial decree, conferring him the title of Duke of Yan.

There is definitely no need to go to this god.

In this way, he can completely rely on Youzhou as a base, hold high the banner of pacifying the world, and develop while fighting.

But he didn't expect that even when the situation had evolved to this point, Emperor Taikang would still be so conservative.

Han Shao was speechless.

The disappointment in his eyes, which he had not tried to conceal, naturally did not escape the eyes of Emperor Taikang.

But Emperor Taikang thought it was just the passion of a young man, so he sighed in his heart.

Didn't he want to give full play to his youthful spirit and act as he pleased?
But things in the world are interconnected. If you only seek temporary satisfaction, the situation will only collapse faster and eventually fall into an unmanageable situation.

Besides, it's not like he did nothing.

He had issued an imperial decree years ago, and the two imperial guards, Shen Ce and Tian Ce, would leave Shendu as soon as the New Year was over.

By then, not to mention wiping out Huang Tiandao in one fell swoop, we can also curb its rampant and sweeping momentum.

After fighting a few beautiful battles, perhaps it won’t be long before those noble families who have been watching the situation change and acting like fence-sitters will take the initiative to attack Huang Tiandao.

However, Emperor Taikang would certainly not tell all these arrangements and calculations to Han Shao, his minister.

So in the face of Han Shao's disappointment, Emperor Taikang just smiled faintly and changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, I arranged a marriage for your two close friends, but why didn't the two girls come to thank me?"

Come to think of it, he was also a little curious.

What kind of woman could make a man like Han Shao give up everything to marry her?

How tactful is Han Shao?

Seeing that Emperor Taikang didn't want to continue the previous topic, he immediately said in annoyance.

"It is my fault! This is what I deserve!"

……

Han Shao led Emperor Taikang to sit in the hall of the inner courtyard of the back house.

Not long after, Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan came over.

Seeing the majestic figure sitting in the main seat in the hall, Gongsun Xinyi, who already knew the identity of the visitor, was nervous and her nervousness was evident in her words.

After all, the current emperor not only represents the supreme position.

With the blessing of the imperial dragon energy, this supreme being is the most powerful person in the world.

It is simply not something that the Nine-Realm Taiyi, who is at the top of the ordinary world, can match.

As a lady from an aristocratic family, Gongsun Xinyi knew this very well.

On the contrary, Jiang Wan on the side seemed to be ignorant and fearless. She looked at Emperor Taikang with a cautious look.

Emperor Taikang was not annoyed when he saw this.

Instead, he laughed with great amusement.

"You have a good eye. She is indeed lovely."

I won’t talk about the daughter of Gongsun of Liaodong who almost became his daughter-in-law.

She has an extraordinary appearance, full of heroic spirit, and the bearing of a noble lady.

No wonder Laojiu can't stop thinking about it.

He was somewhat surprised that another girl who was born in an ordinary family could grow up to be so extraordinary.

But that's all.

As the supreme ruler of the world, he has seen all kinds of beauties in this world.

Just like Lao Jiu’s biological mother——

A past event emerged in Emperor Taikang's mind, but was interrupted by Han Shao.

"What are you standing there for? Why don't you thank His Majesty?"

Han Shao shouted with full of courage.

This caused Gongsun Xinyi to glare at him subconsciously.

Afterwards, she and Jiang Wan knelt before Emperor Taikang and thanked him for the imperial decree granting the marriage.

Emperor Taikang laughed when he saw this.

"I never expected that my Shao Qing is invincible on the battlefield, but he is henpecked at home."

Han Shao looked slightly embarrassed and spoke stubbornly.

"Your Majesty, why do you say this?"

"I am a military man. I can control tigers and wolves under my command. How can I not control a mere woman?"

Emperor Taikang laughed even more heartily, finding it very amusing.

"That's not necessarily the case."

"With Shaoqing's ability, you can control the tigers and wolves in the army. I believe it."

"But I don't know whether I can control the tigers and wolves in my family."

Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan, who were sitting at the bottom of the hall, were surprised to see Han Shao joking with Emperor Taikang like this.

Jiang Wan's heart moved and she smiled gently.

"I was born in the market, I am ignorant and do not know etiquette."

"My sister grew up in the army and is not good at serving."

"It made His Majesty laugh."

This statement undoubtedly acknowledged what Emperor Taikang had just said.

Gongsun Xinyi, who came from a noble family and always attached great importance to her reputation, was somewhat dissatisfied.

After all, if word of this gets out, how will they cope with the reputation of being the "tiger in the family"?

But she was not stupid after all, and she reacted immediately.

Jiang Wan was defaming herself on behalf of Han Shao, giving Emperor Taikang more leverage to "trust" Han Shao.

But just as she was hesitating about how to agree with Jiang Wan in her response, she saw the smile on Emperor Taikang's face gradually fade.

He looked at Jiang Wan meaningfully for a while, then turned to look at Han Shaodao beside him.

"The girl is pretty good. No wonder you are willing to sacrifice your great achievements for her."

Accustomed to the indifference of the royal family, this kind of love and willingness to bear the dirty reputation for her husband became even more precious in the eyes of Emperor Taikang.

Han Shao nodded after hearing this.

"Mulan and I slept on the ice and tasted the snow on the grassland, sharing life and death."

"Wan Niang and I grew up together in Jingxiang, and we are childhood sweethearts."

As he said this, he smiled with great complacency.

"Therefore, the glory of my life does not lie in being invincible on the battlefield, nor in having a high position and authority!"

"Just spend the rest of my life with them!"

When Han Shao said this, Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan were both moved, their eyes fixed on him.

Emperor Taikang laughed out loud again.

"Shao Qing is loyal and righteous, and is worthy of being my right-hand man!"

People who are heartless and ungrateful will be avoided by everyone.

On the contrary, you can use it with confidence.

At this moment, Emperor Taikang suddenly felt that he had not been as happy as he was today for a long time since he ascended the throne, and he had never laughed so loudly as he did at this moment.

He was in a good mood, and suddenly a thought came to his mind and he said.

"Come to think of it, today is New Year's Eve, and it is I, the bad guest, who has delayed your reunion dinner."

Han Shaolian said he didn't dare.

At this time, Emperor Taikang said.

"But a bad guest is still a guest. If Shaoqing doesn't mind me being an eyesore, why not give me an extra set of bowls and chopsticks?"

When these words were spoken, not only Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan were stunned.

Even Han Shao was stunned.

"My home is simple, and I am afraid I will neglect Your Majesty..."

Seeing that Han Shao did not agree directly, Emperor Taikang did not get angry and just laughed.

"I don't mind."

Having said that, Emperor Taikang said again.

"I heard that you have added many new concubines to your mansion this year."

"It just so happens that your father died early, so let me, your father, take a look at it on behalf of your late father. If it is appropriate, I will grant you a few imperial edicts, and that is fine."

Ha! Not only do you want to eat for free, but you also don’t forget to give me eye drops!
What a bad guest!

Han Shao carefully glanced at Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan's faces, secretly complaining in his heart.

But facing the fact that Emperor Taikang had lost face and was willing to act as an elder, what else could he say?
All they could do was applaud.

"Prepare a feast! Prepare a good feast!"

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(End of this chapter)