In the evening, just when Xia Yu was braving wind and snow, freezing to death, and my buttocks were about to bloom, Chang'an was finally in sight.
On the vast plain, a magnificent city leaps into view.
Is this Chang'an?
Xia Yu held her breath and looked at this famous city in front of her with excitement, which was revered as the "City of Heaven" by all the barbarians.
This is a giant city with a circumference of more than 70 miles, a city height of 12 meters, and can accommodate a population of one million!
This is a miracle in the history of human architecture!
This is a symbol of the power of the Tang Dynasty!
This is a memory that makes countless Chinese people dream back for thousands of years!
As soon as they approached the city, trumpets and war drums suddenly sounded loudly and thunderous. Obviously, this was the highest courtesy given to the triumphant heroes by the Tang Dynasty.
"Wan Sheng!"
"Wan Sheng!"
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Up and down the city, countless soldiers of the Tang Dynasty knelt devoutly to welcome Li Shimin, the invincible commander who was invincible and had great military morale.
Li Shimin's heart was surging, this was his honor.
The Tang Dynasty can shine its brightest light only if it is placed in his hands!
He raised his arms and clenched his fists, roaring in response: "The Tang Dynasty will be victorious!"
"The Tang Dynasty is victorious!"
Behind Li Shimin, a group of civil servants and generals also raised their arms and shouted enthusiastically.
Xia Yu was also excited, and was deeply affected. The Tang Dynasty was martial, passionate, and confident. This kind of Tang Dynasty was his ideal Tang Dynasty!
"The Tang Dynasty is victorious!" He also raised his arms and roared.
After a while, the group passed through Mingde Gate and arrived at Zhuque Street.
Zhuque Street, because it directly connects the Zhuque Gate of the Imperial Palace from Mingde Gate, has become the most important and most prominent street in Chang'an, so it is also called Tianjie!
The Sky Street is 150 meters wide and 5 kilometers long. The ground is paved with large pieces of bluestone, making it extremely majestic.
Any pedestrian walking in it will look particularly small.
In the middle of Tianjie, there is also a special royal road.
Normally, the Royal Road was only for the emperor to travel, but under special circumstances, such as when welcoming important foreign dignitaries or triumphal heroes, special permission could be given.
Now, Li Shimin, Xia Yu and his entourage were galloping on this broad imperial road.
On both sides of the road, at this time, the lights were on, countless shops along the street were open for business, and there were noisy crowds of people everywhere.
At this time, seeing King Qin return, people rushed to the streets and cheered enthusiastically:
"The King of Qin is victorious!"
"The King of Qin is victorious!"
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Li Shimin rode fast and kept waving to the crowds on both sides. It was obvious that at this time, Datang had gradually won the hearts of the people.
This is what a man should be like! Xia Yu sighed secretly.
After a while, the group arrived in front of the imperial city. Under the Suzaku Gate, they saw flags fluttering, and a handsome young man wearing royal robes was waiting there.
"Shimin." Seeing Li Shimin, the man stepped forward with a smile and greeted him warmly.
"Cousin!"
Li Shimin quickly dismounted, happily came forward to greet him, hugged him happily, and then punched each other hard.
Obviously, the two are very familiar with each other and have a very good relationship.
"Shimin, you did a great job in this Eastern Campaign!" The young man gave a thumbs up with admiration: "Capturing two kings in one battle shocked the past and the present. He is worthy of being the God of War of the Tang Dynasty!"
"My cousin has won the prize." Li Shimin laughed and suddenly pulled the person: "Here, I will introduce you to a great talent."
The two came to Xia Yu. Before Li Shimin could speak, the young man waved his hand and looked at Xia Yu with interest.
"Shimin, if my brother's prediction is correct, this is Mr. Guigu Gaotuxia, who is the number one hero of the Eastern Expedition and is known as the 'unparalleled strategist', right?"
"My cousin's eyes are as bright as a torch!" Li Shimin gave a thumbs up and said with a smile: "Military advisor, come and meet my lonely cousin, Prince Zhao Li Xiaogong!"
Xia Yu had already guessed it and hurriedly greeted him: "Xia Yu has met His Highness the County Prince. I have heard of His Highness's illustrious reputation. I hope you can give me more advice in the future."
Li Shimin, Li Jiancheng, Li Xiaogong, Li Daozong, and Li Daoxuan, these five people are all famous kings of the clan. They may use soldiers like gods, or they may be brave enough to defeat the three armies!
It has to be said that Li Tang's ability to take the world by storm was not only due to his prominent family backgrounds of Li and Guanlong aristocrats in Longxi, but also to the large number of talented people he produced!
Otherwise, there are so many powerful families in the world, why would you, Li Tang, be able to rise to the top!?
"How dare you! How dare you!" Li Xiaogong is famous throughout history and is famous all over the world. He is naturally no ordinary person. He quickly helped him politely and said humorously: "How dare I teach Guigu's disciples with such little skills? Isn't this just playing a big ax in front of Lu Ban's door?
——Don’t you know what’s interesting?”
"Hehehe..." Everyone on the side burst into laughter.
"Everyone, let's go quickly. Your Majesty has been at Taiji Palace for a long time. By the way, there is no need to walk today. Your Majesty has specially allowed all the heroes to ride horses in the palace!"
Li Xiaogong's words immediately aroused another burst of cheers.
Immediately, the group of people mounted their horses again, advanced to the imperial city, and then rushed to the Taiji Palace. Along the way, officials from various government offices, eunuchs and maids came to greet them one after another.
After a while, the group arrived in front of Hanyuan Hall, the main hall of Tai Chi Palace.
This is where the Tang Dynasty held state banquets and received foreign envoys. The results of the Eastern Expedition were so glorious that it was naturally worthy of the Hanyuan Hall.
At this time, under the steps of the palace, there was another person to greet him. This person also wore a royal robe, but it was embroidered with four claws!
Since ancient times, those with five-clawed golden dragons embroidered on dragon robes are emperors, those with four-claws are princes, and those with three-claws are vassal kings.
In this way, the identity of this person is very clear, the Prince of the Tang Dynasty - Li Jiancheng!
Good guy, from Bashang, to Zhuque Gate, and then to Hanyuan Hall, not only are there three welcomes, but the standards of the people they welcome are getting higher and higher.
This is truly an honor that cannot be greater.
If such a scene can happen once in a lifetime, it will be considered a life worth living.
Of course, Li Yuan would not go out to greet him.
After all, the coach of this Eastern Expedition is Li Shimin. No matter how great his credit is, it is not appropriate for me to welcome my son. There is no such rule.
"Shimin!"
From afar, Li Jiancheng came up to him with a smile.
"Brother."
Li Shimin also hurriedly dismounted and stepped forward quickly. The two brothers laughed and hugged each other affectionately.
"Shimin, thank you for your hard work. Big brother is so happy for you, well done!"
"Brother Xie, this is what we should do for the sake of the Tang Dynasty."
The two brothers chatted for a while. To outsiders, they looked like brothers and sisters, very close to each other.
But Xia Yu knew very well that at this time, the two brothers were already fighting openly and secretly for the reserve position, and it was gradually becoming a fire and war.
They are all movie kings! Xia Yu also dismounted and admired in her heart.
At this time, a chief eunuch in rich clothes walked out of the Hanyuan Palace, stood condescendingly in front of the steps, and announced sharply and clearly: "Your Majesty has a decree to announce that King Qin and a group of meritorious officials will enter the palace!"
But it was Wei Kuan, the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who had served Li Yuan for many years and gained his trust.
"Wei Gong, please wait a moment." Li Shimin did not dare to neglect and said hurriedly: "Brother Prince, please."
Li Jiancheng refused: "Second brother, please go first."
The two brothers were humbling themselves, and Li Xiaogong stepped forward with a smile, holding one by the other: "Don't be humble, let's go together."
Xia Yu followed behind, but she saw some clues.
As the head of the new generation of kings in the Tang Dynasty, Li Xiaogong had seniority and prestige, and he had been working hard to reconcile internal conflicts.
Unfortunately, his efforts failed in the end.
Xia Yu's mind was filled with countless thoughts in an instant, but she remained calm. This feeling of seeing everything through and being in control was so satisfying.
After a while, a group of people walked into Hanyuan Hall.
Xia Yu looked around and saw that the palace was magnificent and magnificent, with countless tables and tables placed in a huge space of several thousand square meters.
The tables are filled with delicacies and delicacies, as well as royal wine.
A few minutes later, dozens of civil and military officials were already sitting there. At this time, when they saw Li Shimin entering the palace, they all stood up to greet him.
Since they were in front of the emperor, it was not convenient for them to greet each other, so they just nodded.
At the end of the palace, there are royal steps and dragon chairs that symbolize the supreme imperial power. A majestic emperor is looking down with a smile.
This is the founder of the Tang Empire, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty—Li Yuan.
At this time, although Li Yuan was over fifty years old, his hair was still black, his body was strong, his appearance was majestic, and he showed the domineering power of an emperor.
Li Shimin immediately bowed to him and said respectfully: "To inform my father, my son has returned from the Eastern Expedition and won a great victory. I have come here to pay my order to my father."
"I wish my father a long life! I wish the Tang Dynasty will dominate the world!"
The rest of the people also hurriedly said, "I have met your Majesty."
Xia Yu mingled among the crowd and followed the flow.
Fortunately, during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was important to respect the relationship between the king and his ministers, and kneeling was not popular. Otherwise, it would be really difficult for Xia Yu to bend his knees.
