Tang Dynasty: The pot is tied to the duck nest, the little rhinoceros is here!

"Wow~ This is delicious~" The little princess had eaten the roasted chestnuts that Jiang Fan bought before, so she knew this was tasty.

Jiang Fan also looked at the chestnut tree and smiled:

"It seems that it also chose the nearest hiding place. Pine nuts are hidden under pine trees, and chestnuts are hidden under chestnut trees."

"Yes, this way we can avoid having to travel so far, and it's also easier to find."

"The little squirrel is so clever, just like a rhinoceros." Princess Chengyang patted the little princess's head.

"Mmm-hmm~ Hehe~" The little princess's second sister seemed very happy to be praised and nodded in agreement.

The little princess pointed at the chestnuts in Luo Tong's hand, "Let's put these away to fatten them up."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Luo Tong threw the chestnuts in his hand into the tree hole and patted the dirt off his hands.

"And leaves!"

The little princess pointed with her chubby little finger to the leaves that had been pulled apart at the entrance of the hole, meaning that she wanted Luo Tong to restore it to its original state.

"Oh, oh!" Luo Tong quickly covered the leaves with the leaves.

The little princess pointed again, "I can't see the hole anymore!"

Luo Tong was clumsy at work, and the little princess didn't like him at all.

Luo Tong scratched his head, chuckled, and quickly squatted down to poke a hole with his hand.

A little squirrel ran down from the tree and stopped very close to the little princess.

Then he picked up a pine cone from the ground and started munching on the pine nuts while spinning around.

It looks ridiculous.

The little princess finally saw the squirrel up close and didn't dare to make a sound.

The little squirrel nibbled at the pine cone a few times, found nothing in it, and then threw it away.

Then two big, dark eyes looked at the little princess.

"Hello, little fierce girl." The little princess greeted politely.

The little squirrel turned its head and disappeared in a few swift movements.

The little princess pointed in the direction the squirrel ran off, "Hehe~ So cute~"

Seeing that the little princess really liked the squirrels, Cheng Chumo walked over and asked, "If Your Highness likes them, shall we catch a few to take home?"

The little princess shook her head, not wanting to disturb the little squirrel's normal life.

"No~ Its home is right here, my family already has a lot of animals."

Cheng Chumo scratched his head again. "Your Highness is right!"

Jiang Fan gently ruffled the little princess's hair. "Sizi is such a kind little girl!"

The little princess buried her head in Jiang Fan's arms, looking a little embarrassed.

"Let's go, let's take a stroll a bit further." Jiang Fan picked up the little princess and walked forward.

"Young master, shall we not go any further?" Cheng Chumo asked.

Jiang Fan turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

"It'll be almost lunchtime if we go back now. If we don't go back, His Majesty won't be worried."

Jiang Fan wasn't familiar with the hunting process and didn't pay attention to the time.

"Alright! Let's go back then."

"Brother, take these." The little princess hadn't forgotten the persimmons she hadn't finished eating.

"Hehe! I can't forget it."

Yuchi Baolin ran over and used his robe to pack the persimmons.

Then the group hurried back. There was no danger on the way; after all, he wouldn't have dared to bring the little princesses along if it had been dangerous.

They soon arrived at the camp.

By this time, the camp had been set up, just like an ancient military camp.

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A short while later.

Zhang Anan whispered in Li Shimin's ear, "Your Majesty, the incense table is all prepared. May we begin?"

Li Shimin nodded. "Let's begin!"

"yes!"

Before the emperor went hunting, he would usually hold sacrificial ceremonies.

The main purpose is to pray for a successful and safe hunt, and it may also be a prayer to heaven and earth.

The gods were shown reverence to demonstrate the emperor's authority and respect for the order of heaven and earth.

Li Shimin walked out of the tent, followed by Jiang Fan and the civil and military officials.

An incense table and some offerings had already been set up in the open space outside.

A young eunuch brought over a basin of clean water, and Li Shimin washed his hands.

Zhang Anan, who was standing next to Li Shimin, poured a cup of wine and handed it to him.

Jiang Fan glanced at the green wine bottle on the offering table, his face darkening.

Isn't this the Erguotou he gave to Li Shimin last time? Nobody in the 21st century uses Erguotou as a tribute.

Li Shimin took the wine cup and muttered, "Heaven above, I, Li Shimin, am entrusted with the mandate of Heaven and govern the country."

Today, I lead my ministers on a hunt, praying for Heaven's blessing so that the hunt may be successful and the country may be peaceful and prosperous.

May Heaven bestow blessings upon all people and ensure the eternal stability of our Great Tang Dynasty.

After saying that, he poured the wine from his glass onto the ground.

Zhang Anan poured another cup of wine and handed it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took it and launched into another long lecture:

"The fertile earth lies beneath, nourishing all things."

I, along with my subjects, express our gratitude for the bounty of the earth.

On this hunting occasion, we pray for fertile land and abundant prey.

May the earth protect the people of my Great Tang Dynasty, bringing favorable weather and abundant harvests.

After saying that, he spilled the wine on the ground.

The sacrificial ceremony was very simple, lasting only about ten minutes.

After the sacrificial ceremony was completed, they returned to the main tent.

Zhang Anan then approached Li Shimin for instructions, "Your Majesty, shall we hold a banquet?"

Li Shimin nodded. "Yes, let's eat!"

Zhang Anan went out to give instructions, and soon the little eunuch brought in the prepared meal.

The meals in the tents were very simple, consisting of sesame cakes and some boiled mutton.

Of course, as Jiang Fan and the little princesses ate the self-heating hot pot they had brought back, Li Shimin soon joined them.

After the meal and a short rest, Li Shimin began to inspect the army.

All the taxi drivers gathered in the open space and lined up to wait.

The generals also stood in front, each one with gleaming armor and high spirits.

Li Shimin, mounted on his horse, looked at his generals and soldiers with a satisfied expression.

Li Shimin turned his horse around and addressed his soldiers in a loud voice:

"Fellow soldiers! Today's hunt is also a time to test the might of our Great Tang army."

I and you will roam freely between heaven and earth, displaying both martial prowess and military might.

"Fellow soldiers! Today's hunt is also a time to test the might of our Great Tang army."

I and you will roam freely between heaven and earth, displaying both martial prowess and military might.

Our Tang soldiers roam the world, invincible and unstoppable.

You are all pillars of the nation, loyal and brave men.

The hunting grounds are like battlefields, where one must display fearless courage and resolute decision-making.

With their precise archery and skillful horsemanship, they displayed the prowess of the soldiers of our Great Tang Dynasty.

I urge all my officers and soldiers to give their all, to be courageous and pioneering, and to live up to my expectations and never forget the heavy responsibility entrusted to us by the nation.

For the glory of the Tang Dynasty, for the peace and tranquility of the people, let us strive forward!

The soldiers responded in unison:

"Your Majesty is wise! We will surely fight bravely forward, display the might of the Tang army, and live up to Your Majesty's trust! For the glory of the Tang Dynasty, we are willing to die ten thousand times!"

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction. "Good! I hereby declare the hunt to begin."

Soon, Jiang Fan rode along with Li Shimin and the others to go hunting.

Because the mountains ahead were difficult to navigate by car, Jiang Fan rode a horse, while his two little ones didn't come along.

Because the little ones, after eating, drank milk, and ate snacks, were all sleepy after eating and drinking their fill.

Li Lizhi wasn't very interested in hunting; she stayed in the main tent taking care of her two younger sisters.

Jiang Fan followed the Tang soldiers, riding horses and hunting, enjoying himself immensely.

"Young master, where is that roe deer!" Cheng Chumo shouted at Jiang Fan.