On this day, the whole city of Chang'an was extremely lively.
It is not a festival celebrated by the whole country, but because the envoys who have been traveling for a long time have finally returned.
"Here they come! They're coming!"
Amid the excited cheers of the people, a majestic team entered Chang'an City.
The leader is naturally Muchuan.
Today Muchuan is wearing a spotless official uniform, with festive red flowers hanging on his shoulders.
Muchuan smiled helplessly. This outfit really stretched his hips, but he could only accept such complicated etiquette.
Before the envoys entered the city, people sent by the Emperor's Ministry of Rites specifically explained the relevant etiquette.
After all, the envoys represent not only themselves, but also the emperor's face.
On this day, Muchuan realized for the first time that Chang'an City was so big.
We entered the city early in the morning, and by the time we arrived at the gate of the palace, night had already fallen.
Above the main hall, Li Shimin looked at everyone with a smile on his face.
"This time you have accomplished great things for us in the Tang Dynasty. Thank you all for your hard work!"
"These are what a minister should do."
"It is our duty to work hard for His Majesty!"
Seeing that the ministers of the envoy were all expressing their loyalty, Muchuan could only shout a few words along with them.
However, Li Shimin seemed not to want to make Muchuan feel better.
Li Shimin looked at Muchuan and said, "Mu Aiqing, you led the envoy group this time and forged ahead despite many hardships. This is indeed a great achievement."
"Tell me what reward you want, I will grant it to you!"
Hearing this, Muchuan could only laugh.
It is completely nonsense to say that everything is not allowed.
You can't just say that you want to be the emperor for a few days, can you agree to it?
Of course, all of this was Muchuan's complaint in his heart, and he did not dare to say it with his mouth.
Muchuan said seriously: "I don't need rewards. I can contribute to the Tang Dynasty and be loyal to His Majesty. This is my greatest wish."
"Okay, okay! If all the civil and military officials in our Tang Dynasty had Mu Aiqing's level of enlightenment, why would our Tang Dynasty not be able to prosper for generations to come?"
Li Shimin was also very happy.
The eyes of the civil and military officials looking at Muchuan were full of admiration and envy.
However, among these gazes, there was also a gaze that looked like a poisonous snake.
Muchuan knew whose gaze it was even if he didn't look at it.
He is the eldest grandson Wuji.
Changsun Wuji must have learned the news about his son's disappearance. With Changsun Wuji's wisdom, he can definitely guess what the truth is.
However, even if he knew that Changsun Chong's death was closely related to Muchuan, he could not do anything openly.
After all, it was his eldest grandson who wanted to kill Muchuan first!
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Mu Aiqing, although you don't want a reward, I will definitely give you a reward, and it is a big reward!"
"I remember that there is still a vacancy in the Ministry of Household Affairs, so Mu Aiqing will serve as the Minister of Household Affairs, okay?"
Although Li Shimin's tone was to discuss it, Muchuan dared not agree and quickly thanked him.
It's also interesting to say.
Under Li Chengdao, the false emperor, Muchuan held the position of Minister of Household Affairs; under Li Shimin, the real emperor, he held the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
In comparison, the Minister of Hubu is one level younger than the Minister of Hubu.
Of course, one side is false and the other side is true.
In terms of specific powers, they are quite different.
Since then, Muchuan finally had a real job.
It no longer has to be used as a brick and can be moved wherever it is needed.
After rewarding Muchuan, Li Shimin immediately rewarded the others.
Basically everyone in the envoy group received a reward.
Even the grooms who led the horses and the cooks who cooked the meals were rewarded with a certain amount of money.
In short, everyone is very happy.
The hard work on the road these past few months has finally paid off.
After the court meeting, there is the banquet.
To be honest, Muchuan was really not interested in this banquet.
He just wanted to go home quickly, take a bath and sleep.
The various banquets and banquets along the way made Muchuan gain several pounds, and he really had no appetite to eat or drink anymore.
At the banquet, Muchuan moved his chopsticks a few times without interest, and then lost the desire to eat.
Looking at the delicious food on the table, Muchuan suddenly thought of Mu Yingchen.
If Xiaoying were here, I'm afraid I would be able to eat comfortably.
Thinking of this, Muchuan couldn't help but worry about what was happening in Jiaocheng.
I don’t know if the Liu family can’t think of it.
While his mind was wandering, a call brought Muchuan back to reality.
"Shilang Mu? Shilang Mu!"
Muchuan came back to his senses and found that the person calling him was not someone else, but Wang De who looked anxious.
Muchuan then noticed that the banquet, which had been bustling with people just now, was now so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was staring at him, and many people even cast sympathetic glances.
Muchuan was stunned for a moment and said quickly: "Eunuch, what's the matter?"
"No need to send messages."
At this time, Li Shimin's voice sounded, and now it was a little more unhappy than the previous joy.
"Mu Chuan, can't you hear my voice?"
Hearing this, Muchuan felt a chill in his heart and finally reacted.
I'm afraid that when I was just in a daze, Li Shimin shouted to me.
Muchuan quickly stood up, pretending to be shaky.
Muchuan smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am weak and have been exposed to wind and cold many times along the way. Now I am here with only one breath, so I cannot hear your Majesty's instructions."
When most people heard these words, they felt bitter for Muchuan.
After all, it is not easy for a civil servant to work so hard along the way.
But those who knew Muchuan's skills were speechless.
If you are weak, then there is no normal person in the world.
Li Shimin happened to belong to the former group. He sighed, shook his head and said, "I was negligent. My dear friends have just returned from a mission. You should have a good rest."
"Well, let's cancel the banquet for now, wait until the envoys have rested properly, and then we can hold it again the next day!"
"Thank you Lord for your grace!"
Muchuan quickly thanked him.
After leaving the palace, Muchuan did not go home directly, but went to Longliqi.
"The young master is back!"
The guys were all very excited.
Muchuan smiled and nodded, but looked around and did not see Uncle Zhao.
Uncle Zhao must have gone to the hotel.
Muchuan didn't think much about it. After looking at the bill, he left.
Just as Muchuan speculated, Longliqi's goods could make huge profits in the first month, but after the novelty wore off, the profits returned to normal.
Although the profits are still quite large, the level of earning tens of thousands of dollars a day can no longer be achieved.
Later, Muchuan went to the Home Inn chain hotel again.
The hotel's business is always full.
Not to mention anything else, the appeal of Wuliangye alone is enough to make drinkers all over the world indulge in it.
However, Muchuan still didn't notice Uncle Zhao's presence here.