In Qionglin Garden, Emperor Liu's laughter was floating around. He had not laughed so heartily for a long time. The reason was that the eldest princess Liu Jia and the consort Li Jilong returned to Beijing for a kiss.
Emperor Liu had seven daughters, three of whom were married. The eldest princess Liu Jia married Li Jilong as early as the ninth year of Kaibao, the second princess Liu Jian also married Chai Zongxun in the second half of that year, and the third princess Liu Yun married in Kaibao.
In the eleventh year of Bao's reign, she married Yang Yanzhao.
However, in terms of love, it is obvious that other princesses cannot compare with the eldest princess, and Emperor Liu's love for his eldest daughter has almost become a kind of inertia.
Liu Jia has been married for more than four years. The last time Li Jilong returned to Beijing to report on his work was when he was granted the title of Zen. Liu Jia was unable to make the trip because she was pregnant, so the father and daughter had not seen each other for about four years.
Under this premise, Emperor Liu was naturally overjoyed when he learned that the couple had returned south with their son to pay their respects. When they arrived outside Qionglin Garden, he was already standing in front of the hall waiting for them.
"My son, I, meet your father, Your Majesty!"
"Get up! Get up!" Seeing the family of three, Emperor Liu smiled kindly and personally helped Liu Jia and his wife up.
"Why, you still call him Your Majesty?" Listening to the two people's titles, Liu Jia was still so familiar and cordial, while Li Jilong looked at his son-in-law with obvious awe, Emperor Liu asked with a smile.
When leading the army, Li Jilong was serious and even cold. He followed the orders and prohibitions and had a mountain of military orders. However, facing Emperor Liu, he looked shy and childish. His thick beard actually added a bit of simplicity to him. Hearing his father-in-law's gentle teasing, he felt a little uncomfortable.
He smiled along with her shyly and called out in a small and awkward voice: "Dad!"
"Haha!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help being happy, and joked: "Is this how you give orders in the army? How can you enforce orders and prohibitions if you have such no confidence!"
The teasing made Li Jilong a little embarrassed. In fact, Emperor Liu was very satisfied with this son-in-law. Just like Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong is now the most eye-catching rising star in the Han army. He has a distinguished family and holds a title.
He has outstanding abilities. He has been guarding the border in Monan for these years, suppressing bandits and suppressing local areas. He has made numerous achievements in the public security operations in Monan.
Seeing her husband being "run away" by Emperor Liu, Liu Jia on the side couldn't help but exclaimed: "Dad!"
He smiled again, patted Li Jilong on the shoulder, and looked back at Liu Jia. Today's eldest princess has completely lost her youthfulness, has a graceful figure, and glows with the temperament of a young woman. Her complexion is as fair as before, but the years have passed.
The environment with Yunzhong left some traces on her face, but the sassiness inherited from Emperor Liu remained unchanged.
"I've been to that place in the clouds more than once. Are you so nurturing? You seem to have gained some weight!" Emperor Liu changed the target of his ridicule.
In fact, Liu Jia is not fat, but plump. However, it feels a little inappropriate to use this word to describe his daughter Emperor Liu. Instead, it is more affectionate to say she is fat.
Liu Jia was not angry or ashamed about this, but said openly: "Even a remote northern state like Yunzhong is raising people like this. Doesn't it prove my father's merit in governing the country?"
"Your little mouth is still sweet, as if it has been smeared with honey!" Emperor Liu chuckled, his eyes moved down, and fell on the little boy who timidly leaned against his mother but looked up at him curiously, and asked: "Is this Zhaoxian?"
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Liu Jia gently pushed her son and said gently: "Kowtow to your grandfather!"
It was obvious that he had been trained. The child, who was in his early two years, had no sense of business or etiquette, but he knelt down very quickly, spoke clearly, and called out "Grandpa."
Even though it was not the first time he heard it, this pure call still warmed Emperor Liu's heart. Perhaps because of his love for Wujiwu, Emperor Liu liked the child at the first sight and picked up his grandson directly. He was probably attracted by it.
I was shocked and struggled a little.
"As time passes, so do old men!" Holding his grandson Li Zhaoxian in his arms and beckoning the couple to go inside, Emperor Liu sighed to Liu Jia: "Now you are also a wife and a mother..."
Hearing Emperor Liu's somewhat emotional emotion, Liu Jia also became concerned and said, "That's your daughter too! Dad, are you feeling well? Has your leg problem been relieved?"
"Your care is heart-warming, unlike your brothers who only cause trouble for me!" Emperor Liu said this. As he spoke, he quickened his pace to show his health: "Don't worry, I can still hold on.
Come on, look at me walking like flying, there is no problem at all!"
In fact, it was just out of season, and only in spring and summer could Emperor Liu feel better. In autumn and winter, especially the cold winter, suffering was inevitable.
"You should take care of yourself!" Liu Jiaze said solemnly, and then with a smile, he said in greetings: "I wonder which younger brother it is that makes dad unhappy?"
Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows: "Can't they be your brothers?"
Liu Jiandao: "Brothers are all virtuous and talented people. Everyone in the court knows that you are always proud of their achievements! Even the fifth brother is so smart, filial and talented..."
"Okay, okay, they are not here, why do you compliment them!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.
"My son, I'm just telling the truth! Speaking of which, after not seeing each other for many years, I miss my brothers and sisters very much. I only see my third brother from time to time after guarding the border!" Liu Jia also expressed a little emotion.
"It's good to come back this time. If you stay a little longer, you brothers and sisters will have plenty of time to get together!" Emperor Liu said.
"The third sister is also married. It's a pity that I was about to give birth and couldn't come back in person. This time, I should prepare a gift to make amends!" Liu Jia said.
Among the princesses, Liu Jia obviously has the magnanimity of an eldest sister. Even Emperor Liu said that if Liu Jia were a boy, he would definitely be as good as her brothers.
"You are really thoughtful!" Emperor Liu smiled and said, "Have you ever gone to see your mother?"
"I haven't entered the palace yet, so I'm going to say hello later!" Liu Jia shook his head and said, "After I returned to the capital, I learned that my father was receiving a blessing at Qionglin Garden, so I came here. Tyranny should also report his duties to his father."
After hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately turned to Yantuo and ordered: "Go and inform Concubine Hui that Liu Jia and his wife are back, and ask her to move to Qionglin Garden. In addition, go and see how the queen is doing. If it is convenient, come with her."
Come here, call Liu Yang and Liu Shu, and we will hold a family banquet here tonight!"
"Yes!" Yantuo responded respectfully, with a smile on his face. If the officials were happy, he would naturally act happier, taking pleasure in the officials' happiness, and taking the officials' happiness as his joy.
After sitting down, Emperor Liu refused to let go of Li Zhaoxian and still held him in his arms, not feeling burdened at all. He focused on the somewhat taciturn Li Jilong and said: "In the past few years in Monan, he has performed well. You have trained troops, suppressed bandits and suppressed chaos, and entered Mobei five times. The Privy Council recognizes your achievements and speaks highly of you!"
In the past few years in Monan, Li Jilong gained the greatest fame because he personally led the Han cavalry five times through the desert and invaded Mobei. Although he did not achieve success every time, he was always able to return with the entire army.
His reputation even spread among the Khitan tribe in Mobei. During his fifth march north, the Khitan leader Yelu Xian even sent a large army to encircle and suppress Emperor Liu's son-in-law. However, Li Jilong was very clever on the battlefield. , realized that something was wrong, and decisively retreated south. But because of this incident, Emperor Liu specially issued an order to prohibit him from rashly taking risks again.
It is not easy to raise a son, nor is it easy to get such a son-in-law who is destined to become the great Han Dynasty in Qiancheng.
In the face of Emperor Liu's praise and praise, Li Jilong responded humbly: "I only focus on guarding the border for the country and do a little bit of my duties. I have not made any achievements, so I really don't dare to show off my merits!"
"Why, do you think the world is too peaceful and lonely without fighting?" Emperor Liu smiled and said, "If that's the case, you should be transferred to the northeast."
In response, Li Jilong shook his head and said calmly: "When you are born as a general, you naturally yearn to gallop on the battlefield and build the country. However, compared to these, I prefer that the Han Dynasty will be peaceful all over the world and that no barbarians will invade. I can only silently guard the borders for the country. , just to protect the environment and the people!"
"Very good!" After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu did not hesitate to praise and said: "It is rare for you to have such awareness and understanding. As a general, you should naturally be ready to rush to the battlefield and kill the enemy at all times, but It is never a fight for the sake of fighting.
When the world is not at peace and strong enemies are around, you should kill the enemies with blood and serve the country with meritorious services. Now that the war years have passed, what you need to do is to work conscientiously and silently to guard the border and protect the country and the people!
But it is not easy to do this, not only for the soldiers guarding the border, but also for the military and political decisions of the court..."
"Your Majesty is right, I have learned a lesson!" Li Jilong stood up and cupped his hands.
"Dad, this is not the Chongzheng Hall, the Political Affairs Hall, or the Privy Council. Why are we talking about national affairs as soon as we sit down?" Emperor Liu's satisfaction was beyond words. Listening to the conversation of the son-in-law, Liu Jia's beautiful eyes also showed He smiled, but he couldn't help but "complain" on his lips.
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu immediately said: "Didn't you just say that Tyranny wanted to report to me? Why did you forget..."
Having said that, Emperor Liu still changed his tune and said: "However, you are right. It will not be easy for you to come back. Let's not talk about military affairs for now! The weather is so hot, and there are so many things stored in the icehouse. Some watermelons sent from Guanzhong, it just so happens that you guys can try them too..."
