Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

"Reporting to His Majesty, everything is normal at the Prince of Wei's mansion. There are no major surprises or unusual movements. Apart from Chai Lingwu and Wei Ting who often come in and out, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei rarely goes out."

"And our spies can only go deep into the front yard of the Prince of Wei's mansion. They can't go in the back yard. Only the people that His Highness the Prince of Wei trusts the most can go in and out."

Li Junxian said.

"Is there anything different inside the Prince of Wei's Mansion from other places?" Li Shimin was silent for a moment and asked again.

"this……."

Li Junxian paused and said, "There is nothing different, but there seems to be very few maids in the backyard. I don't know if this is the case."

"Generally, young eunuchs come and go frequently, and some eunuchs in the Prince of Wei's palace have status far higher than others."

Reported by Li Junxianhui.

Li Shimin:…….
He stopped talking.

Damn it!
He wanted to know what Li Tai usually did, but this investigation was useless.

In the backyard, the young eunuchs came and went frequently.

what is this?
funny!

Empress Changsun also shook her head, waved her hand, and let Li Junxian go.

"Your Majesty, I don't think he is that brave, ah..."

Empress Changsun sighed.

Li Shimin was still in deep thought.

He didn't know what was wrong, but he always felt that there was something wrong with what Li Junxian said.

He frowned slightly and let out a breath.

"Forget about him. I hope this kid can behave himself."

"In two days, the northern expeditionary army will enter the city. We need to prepare. When the time comes, Guanyinbi, you must go out of the city with me to welcome them."

"Ah... I really don't know when that brat, Young Master Qin, will come back. I really miss him."

Li Shimin said.

Looking at the scenery outside Taiji Palace, my eyes are filled with nostalgia.

"Master Qin... who knows?" Empress Changsun also sighed.

She is worried.

It seemed that his son was about to fall into an irretrievable situation.

Did the Tang Dynasty royal family really have such a tragic fate?

Li Shimin straightened his back.

He stood up.

"Guanyin maid, come on, walk with me."

"Let's go take a look at the sweet potatoes. According to observation, they will be ripe in about ten days. I wonder what the whole sweet potato will look like?"

Li Shimin shook his head, put all the annoying things behind him, and spoke expectantly.

For sweet potatoes.

Not only him, but everyone in the world is waiting.

…..…….……….……

Suzaku Gate.

Li Shimin took Empress Zhangsun and chatted about family matters as they slowly walked to the gate of the imperial city.

There were still many people in front of the Suzaku Gate.

That notice attracted a steady stream of people.

There is no way. This battle report is too exciting. Although the above content has spread throughout Chang'an, everyone seems to want to come here to see it with their own eyes.

When Li Shimin and Empress Changsun came out of the imperial city, they really attracted the attention of many people.

"Look, look! It's His Majesty and the Queen! They're coming out, they're coming out, hurry up, go, go, go and pay your respects to His Majesty and the Queen!"

"What? Your Majesty is coming out? Wow, crack, crack... Get out of the way, let me tell Your Majesty about the Northern Frontier, Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what do you think of the mysterious army in the northern border? And that mysterious young man, have you found out who he is? If you have any clues, please tell us, Your Majesty!"

"That's right, Your Majesty. That young man is truly the benefactor of our Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we must not disappoint his benefactor!"

"That's right, Your Majesty, that's how it should be. We in the Tang Dynasty are not the kind of people who are stingy. Your Majesty, that mysterious army should also be invited to come to Chang'an!!"

"Your Majesty, what do you think of what you said to that young master?"

"......."

The people gathered around in a flash.

Both Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were caught off guard.

I really never expected that the people would have such deep gratitude towards this mysterious army, and such great respect for that prince.

But that's true, that young man...
Thinking about it, Li Shimin felt that he had a yearning in his heart.

To be honest, these days, who doesn't have the dream of becoming an immortal and living a carefree life in the mortal world? Even if he is an emperor, he would envy such a thing in his heart.

Thinking of that prince.

With just a wave of the hand, the crisis of the Tang Dynasty can be resolved. How cool.

"My fellow citizens, I have been sending people to look for that prince and his mysterious army, but time is too tight and nothing has been found yet."

"However, I promise you that if there are any clues, I will make them public!"

"As for inviting them to Chang'an, to be honest, this is also what I want. I also want to have a drink with the benefactor who saved my Tang Dynasty."

"But this young master seems to have escaped from the world of mortals and has been living a carefree life. He has never shown up. I am helpless."

Li Shimin raised his hands and pressed them down gently. The noisy voices in the field dissipated slightly and calmed down a little. Then he raised his voice and shouted.

Seeing the people like this, Li Shimin's gloomy mood instantly brightened up a lot.

"As for what that young master said."

Li Shimin smiled and continued, "I don't know how many times I have written it."

"Anyone who offends the Tang Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away they are! I am a little ashamed. I am no match for this young master!"

"If there is a chance, I will definitely seek advice from this young master!"

Li Shimin clasped his fists and bowed to the people with a smile.

"But this time I came out to see the situation of sweet potatoes."

"I don't know, how are the sweet potatoes?!"

Li Shimin turned his head and looked at the fence guarded by the Jinwu Guards not far ahead.

"Your Majesty, the sweet potatoes have almost grown and are extremely thriving. Now that our Tang Dynasty has defeated the Turks, it is time to dig them up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's double happiness. We must prepare well!"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please dig it up quickly. The yield per mu is a thousand kilograms. The people all over the world are watching this place."

"Who says it's not true, Your Majesty? All my relatives in Lingnan have rushed to Chang'an just to witness the birth of such a magical object with their own eyes."

"......."

The people were noisy again.

Speaking of this sweet potato, they couldn't help but jump up.

The sweet potato vines have already overflowed from the fence and extend very long, forming a large area.

Especially those people who had been waiting there for three months, their tears could not be controlled and flowed out.

They really watched the sweet potatoes take root and sprout little by little.

Finally...it's time to harvest.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun walked over slowly.

Looking at the sweet potatoes, I feel extremely happy.

This sweet potato is really going to be done!

He looked at the fence that was so covered with sweet potatoes that it could no longer be seen as a fence, and swallowed his saliva. It seemed that the air was filled with the sweet smell of sweet potatoes...
Li Shimin squatted down and gently pinched the sweet potato leaves with his hands.

"No rush, no rush."

He shook his head.

"The northern expeditionary army is coming, and Jie Li Khan and his men will be escorted to Chang'an."

"This is a huge happy event. When the time comes, we will really celebrate with the people. At that time, the ten-mile long lanterns in Chang'an will be displayed!"

"Hahahaha... when the time comes, on that day, I will share the sweet potato harvest with the people of the world!"

"It just so happens that the sweet potatoes are still about ten days away from being fully mature. Everything is just right."

Li Shimin said loudly.

“Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise!!” “The Tang Dynasty is invincible, the Tang Dynasty is invincible, the Tang Dynasty is invincible!!”

"Your Majesty, I feel a little numb just thinking about what you said. Damn, that day was really a carnival day for our Tang Dynasty. I just wonder if His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu will come and witness the miracle of sweet potatoes with his own eyes?"

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu seems to have not returned to Chang'an yet. What on earth has he been doing? Could it be that the mysterious prince is His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu?"

"Hahaha...what are you thinking about? How can His Royal Highness the King of Chu have such a large number of soldiers!"

"That's right, I think you are confused."

"......."

The people were excited.

They talked to each other.

Discuss the scene when the army entered the city, discuss the scene when the sweet potatoes were unearthed, discuss the mysterious prince, who is he...
The people of Chang'an are really very leisurely and full of expectations at this moment.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun slowly stood up and entered the city amid the farewell of the people along the way.

one day.

Two days.

time flies.

Two days later, news came that on the morning of the third day, the army would enter the city, bringing with them the khans of the major Turkic tribes.

When the local three-day sunshine just fell on the earth.

Chang'an has gone crazy.

Common people, countless common people, crowded around all the way, and the welcoming team extended as far as ten miles away.

All the people in the city came out.

The city walls were also full of people.

It looks like stars.

The sunshine in late autumn is white but not hot, bright but not dazzling.

The huge sun hangs in the sky, and its outline is clearly visible.

The leaves are turning yellow.

But the grass on the ground is still green.

The wind blows, not whistling, but not slowly either.

On the city wall, the Tang Dynasty flag fluttered loudly.

"The army is back, hahahaha....We, the Tang Dynasty, have finally waited for this day. Who could have thought that it would happen so soon!!"

"Who said it wasn't true? When the war in the northern border first broke out, I thought it would last until next year, but I didn't expect it would not even take a month."

"Ah...it's a pity that the mysterious army didn't come back with us. Otherwise, it would have been perfect."

"Who said it wasn't? Hey, look, His Majesty is coming out!"

"......."

Some people exclaimed.

Then, in an instant, earth-shaking shouts rang out on Suzaku Street.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

"The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is unparalleled in the world!"

The people were excited.

At the gate of Suzaku, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were dressed in their best clothes. Walking side by side, behind them were Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, Pei Ji...
The other gentlemen followed closely behind.

The ceremonial guards were lined up on both sides.

It is so magnificent and rare in the world.

Li Shimin took a deep breath, looked at the people on both sides who were celebrating, listened to the waves of exploding cheers in the air, and actually felt a little bit unreal.

Won?

Did the Tang Dynasty really win?

Yes!

Datang really won!

Li Shimin pursed his lips, led everyone, and walked slowly out.

In front of Mingde Gate.

When Li Shimin arrived, stood.

After a while, a rumbling sound was heard in the distance.

That's the sound of horse hooves!
This is the sound of the army's footsteps!

This is the sound of the heroic souls of the soldiers who died in the northern border, crying as they return home!

close!

The first thing that catches your eye is the high-raised Tang Dynasty flag!

Flickering in the wind!

Countless people. At this moment, the sound disappeared and it was extremely quiet.

Both eyes were staring blankly ahead.

Their breathing quickened and their fists were subconsciously clenched. They were waiting, they were expecting, they were excited, they were thrilled, and they were also suppressing the outburst in their hearts.

Li Jing, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin...
All the generals are lined up in front!
"dismount!!"

Li Jing shouted loudly, and everyone jumped off their horses.

"General Li Jing pays respect to His Majesty and His Majesty!"

"I, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and Yuchi Jingde... pay my respects to Your Majesty and Your Majesty!"

Following closely behind were countless soldiers and generals, who shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens, endless and echoing.

It resounded throughout the sky of Chang'an and spread to every corner of the world!
"Hahaha……."

"Good good!"

"Good good!"

Li Shimin walked forward and laughed several times.

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent and failed to defend the northern border. Please punish me."

At this time, Li Ji stepped out. After all, he was the commander-in-chief of Yunzhou City and the commander-in-chief of the northern border of the Tang Dynasty. He knelt down on both knees in front of Li Shimin.

"The soldiers of the Northern Frontier suffered a tragic death!"

"Soldiers of the Northern Frontier will never surrender even if they die!"

"Soldiers of the Northern Frontier, it is an honor to die!"

Li Ji roared loudly.

His eyes were moist.

Yunzhou City won this battle, but the losses on the northern border were also severe. The northern border defense line alone lost a full 50%.

This shows how terrifying it is.

"I, General Li Ji, would also like to thank that young master!"

Li Ji raised his head to the sky: "Your Highness, please accept Li Ji's greetings!!"

"Without your support, hundreds of thousands of people in Yunzhou will be trampled by the Turks!"

"Without the support of the young master, Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty will face an enemy at the gates!!"

"I, General Li Ji, would like to express my gratitude here!"

Li Ji kowtowed three times in a row.

Crash...
And those Tang Dynasty border troops who followed Yu Liji also knelt down behind him.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Thank you, sir!"

"Thank you, sir!"

"......."

They looked up to the sky and laughed, with great piety in their hearts.

To be honest, even though they didn't know who that prince was, the gratitude in their hearts could not be replaced by anyone.

They knelt under the city of Chang'an, in front of the gazes of countless people. This kneeling said it all.

(End of this chapter)