Horseback riding is not allowed in the palace. If you violate the rules, then...
So Xiao Han and the old eunuch could only strain their legs.
After passing through the magnificent outer buildings, Xiao Han didn't know until now that the Chang'an Palace was so big that it simply exceeded his imagination! It's not that he has never been to the Forbidden City, but compared with the power center of the Tang Dynasty in front of him, he really agrees with the idiom: a small witch can make a big witch!
I have watched countless palace movies in my previous life, but in Xiao Han's eyes, no matter how brilliant and magnificent the scenes are, they are not as good as what is happening before me!
Following the old eunuch across a curved arch bridge, Xiao Han saw the destination of his trip, Daxing Palace, from a distance!
Daxing Hall is not a single palace, but is surrounded by several side halls, surrounding the heavenly palace-like Daxing Hall in the middle like stars over the moon.
If you want to enter Daxing Hall, you must first pass through a vast square. This square is huge. At a glance, it is at least as big as several football fields. Unlike when you came here, there are not a single tree here, and the colors are monotonous. Even the air seems to be filled with a chilling air!
And Daxing Hall, right at the end of the square, stands tall and towering, like a mountain, pressing down on the land. The setting sun from the west shines over it, making it brilliant! Seeing this, Xiao Han finally understood why Qin Wuyang, who was traveling with Jing Ke in person, was so frightened that he trembled when he saw the Qin State Hall!
Is Qin Wuyang a coward? Obviously not. Would a person who started killing people at the age of twelve be a coward?
But when he saw the Xianyang Palace, the huge mountain-like building was like a giant beast, which completely destroyed Qin Wuyang's psychology. What kind of national power was needed to build such a miraculous and great palace. At that moment, He could no longer see any chance of victory for Yan State. What trembled was his despair at not being able to see hope...
But relatively speaking, Xiao Han is much stronger than Qin Wuyang (nonsense, people are going to commit suicide, and heroes never return once they are gone, but you are going to receive rewards, how the hell can this be the same?)
Standing under the huge palace complex, looking up, the sunlight was completely blocked. At this moment, Xiao Han had an illusion, as if he was facing a huge beast from the ancient times, and it seemed that it would pounce on him in the next moment. He crushed it!
“It’s spectacular!”
"Beyoyo..."
Just as Xiao Han finished sighing, a strange movement came from the shadows. Xiao Han looked for the sound and was immediately happy. It turned out to be a white-hoofed crow, dark in the shadows. He hadn't noticed it just now.
"Xiao Bai? Why doesn't anyone care about you?"
The white-hoofed crow twisted its huge head, rolled its eyes in a very humane manner, and continued to sleep. It still remembered that it was this bastard who forced him to wear shoes, causing it to perform the golden rooster independence for a long time...
The old eunuch was in front of Xiao Han, looking at Xiao Han with a smile, thinking secretly in his heart. He originally thought that this boy was lucky enough to meet Tianyan, but now he saw that he was so familiar with King Qin's beloved horse. The relationship between Lai and the King of Qin is definitely not shallow, and it is true that people cannot be judged by their appearance...
The old eunuch's gaze made Xiao Han feel goosebumps all over his body again. In addition, he had a bad encounter with Bai Ti Wu, so he quickly cupped his hands and said: "Okay, okay, I've rested enough, let's continue walking... "
But it turned out that Xiao Han's legs were weak just now when he was walking in the square, so he stopped here and paid homage to Daxing Hall...
The old eunuch was also an interesting person, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, our family is used to walking this way. It's the first time for Brother Xiao to come here. It's normal that he's not used to it. It's just that he has to climb the steps soon. This step is too high, so we must If you go up in one go, if you stop halfway, it will greatly delay your time..."
Xiao Han looked up at the white marble steps that turned up like a white dragon, swallowed deeply, "Thank you for your advice, let's go, let's go..."
The old eunuch gave a slight salute and led the way. Xiao Han followed closely. After climbing a few steps, Xiao Han finally understood why the old eunuch specifically asked...
"How come the emperor is willing to build his home so big and high? Good guy, it only takes half an hour to climb. There is no elevator here. It really gives others a chance to slip away! I don't know who the idiot designed it. The steps are neither high nor short, one step is for sissy, two steps is for bullshit, that’s enough!”
But scolding comes with scolding, you have to climb when you have to climb... When Xiao Han climbed up the steps after all the hard work, he felt that his legs were no longer his, and his trembling legs reflected the current situation! I didn't eat lunch originally. I had been climbing all the way, and my stomach had already rebelled. I originally thought that I would be like Lao Mouzi. The city is full of busty girls, so it would be nice to have a pretty one.
Who knows if this big-bodied girl was the idea of Lao Mouzi lying on the bed, drooling, except for the eunuchs and guards coming and going, the rest are all Grandma Rong! Xiao Han's little heart was frightened...
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the huge palace, Xiao Han almost sat down on the ground, but before he could take a breath, the old man next to him suddenly shouted in a high voice. The voice was completely different from what he had just said, sharp, sharp, and piercing. Xiao Han's ears hurt next to him!
"Your Majesty, Xiao Han, come to see me!!!"
"Xuan..."
A somewhat familiar response came from the empty hall. Xiao Han stood at the door and didn't know how to meet him. The old father-in-law next to him gave him a gentle push behind him.
Xiao Han, who was unsteady on his feet, immediately stumbled into the hall and almost bumped into an armful of thick pillars.
"Common people, humble ministers, uh... pay homage to my emperor..." Xiao Han, who was so frightened, hurriedly stood up and became so nervous that he even forgot the words he specifically asked the old eunuch for advice on the way.
"Xiao Qing, there is no need to be polite..."
A rather majestic voice came from directly in front of Xiao Han. Xiao Han looked up secretly and saw a thin middle-aged man sitting on a dragon chair in the spacious hall. Next to him, Xiao Lizi said to him. He gave him a reassuring look.
Xiao Han looked at Li Yuan, and Li Yuan looked at Xiao Han. The young man in front of him was about fifteen or sixteen years old. He had an ordinary appearance, and he didn't know what he was doing before he came. The clothes on his body were all dust. The only thing that stood out was his The eyes are very bright and look extremely clear.
"Hahaha... I heard that although Xiao Qing is young, he is quite knowledgeable about the ways of nature. He is selfless in offering advice and troops. However, I cannot treat you badly towards the Qing family. I specially designate you as the seventh rank. Military Superintendent, plus baron, one county in the same city, and food for thousands of households! As for the fiefdom, well, let the King of Qin choose a county for you!"
Li Yuan is indeed worthy of being the founder of the country, and he knows that the reward is the most affordable for someone of Xiao Han's age! Before Xiao Han could react, a series of rewards made Xiao Han dizzy. He almost sat down on the spot and counted on his fingers how many levels he had leveled up in a row. The last baron was a blow to his head. Crashes!
"Increase the title? I am also a knight? Isn't this a big landowner? Hahahaha..."
"Xiao Han, thank you..." Seeing Xiao Han's helpless look, Xiao Lizi helplessly called out in a low voice.
"Oh...I thank you for your kindness, my emperor, long live, long live, long live..."
"..."
After reminding Xiao Han in a low voice, Xiao Lizi rolled his eyes and patted his head with his hand. Why have I never seen him be so good at flattering before?
Li Yuan, on the other hand, stared dumbfoundedly at Xiao Han, who was prostrating himself on the ground. He had never received such naked flattery before, and he was a little uncomfortable for a while, but it sounded quite satisfying.
"Hahahaha... The Xiao Qing family is really good at complimenting me. It's already getting late, so I'll send you an order and hold a banquet! Today I'm going to have a drink with the people of the world and the Xiao Qing family..."
"Thank you, long live the emperor!!!"
"I have never seen such a shameless person!"
This was what Li Shimin said later, and Xiao Han was already extremely beautiful now, so he was going to have dinner with the emperor? Ahem... By the way, if you haven't learned this etiquette and eat the wrong food, will you be beheaded...
I don't know if they will be beheaded, but when they moved to the side hall, Xiao Han was greatly disappointed. The low "coffee table", thin futon, boiled cabbage, boiled meat...
This emperor must be too miserable. His food is not as good as that of ordinary people in future generations! But fortunately, there is wine, and it is made from grapes from the Western Regions. This thing is very afraid of shaking, and it will easily become sour. It has been transported for thousands of miles, and I don’t know how it was transported. I picked it up and took a sip, and the taste was sour and sweet. Just like grape juice, it tastes delicious!
Unexpectedly, the royal banquet was so simple. After the little eunuch brought the food for the three of them, they could eat it without praying to heaven and earth or stinging with silver needles. Just like eating at home, they just picked up the chopsticks and started eating. eat.
Seeing Li Shimin and Li Yuan start to eat slowly and politely, Xiao Han was naturally not polite. He took a mouthful of grape stuffed food and a mouthful of meat. He just threw away his arms and ate without asking for the taste, just to fill his stomach!
Such bold behavior made Li Shimin at the table next to him a little dumbfounded. He was always careful when eating the royal banquet, and he just wanted to take every bite he meant. He had never treated himself like an outsider like Xiao Han!
"Xiao Qing's family, a good drinker!" Li Yuan's eyes went straight when he saw Xiao Han drinking like water. Li Shimin next to him quickly stopped his chopsticks and leaned over to explain to Li Yuan that Xiao Han knocked down several heroes in the army alone. , the drunken brother-in-law crawled all over the floor, and Li Yuan was speechless for a while. This kid must have grown up in a wine vat!
Xiao Han had just finished half of his meal when Li Yuan was already full. He just saw that Xiao Han was still adding more to his mouth without putting down his chopsticks. He and Li Shimin drank and chatted slowly and waited for him.
It was getting dark, and a chamberlain came in with a lantern to light the candles in the hall. Xiao Han tried his best to pour the last drop of grape wine into his mouth, then wiped his mouth and secretly watched Li Yuan and his son drinking and whispering there. It was as calm as if the person sitting here was not an emperor or a prince, but the family of an underground wealthy man.
"This is the emperor!" Xiao Han sighed. Before, he always felt that the emperor was a strange creature, a deified thing. But when he suddenly saw him today, he realized that he was just a normal person.
Xiao Han was lowering his head and thinking, when suddenly there was the sound of footsteps coming from outside the door. The steps were steady and loud, completely different from the gentle footsteps of the attendants. Xiao Han heard the sound and walked closer and closer, regardless of the fact that he was holding a large piece in his mouth. The meat of an unknown animal turned around and looked back.
Outside the palace gate, a handsome and gorgeously dressed young man was walking slowly!
The young man entered the hall, glanced at the people seated, then shook his sleeves and bowed his hands, his movements elegant and handsome, as if he had practiced it countless times, and even his smile was so harmonious.
"My son, I would like to pay my respects to my father. May your father be well..."
"Oh, Jiancheng is here... Have you had your meal? Let the imperial chef make another one, let's eat together!"
Li Yuan raised his head and greeted the new man with a smile. Because his wife left early, Li Yuan loved his sons very much. He did not have the perverted concept of the Qing palace that there was no father and only sons, but the emperor and his ministers. Instead, it was like an ordinary people's home. Very kind.
"Is this, Li Jiancheng?" Xiao Han's heart moved and he struggled to swallow the meat in his mouth. He didn't know whether he should stand up and salute the aggrieved prince.
"Back to my father, Jiancheng has eaten. I just heard from Chamberlain Liu that my second brother is back from the military camp and I came here specifically to talk about it."
"It's because of my younger brother's suddenness. I should have gone to see my eldest brother, but I didn't expect that my eldest brother came to see me first. It's too rude..."
"Hahaha, you and I are brothers, why should we be limited to these foreign gifts? The second brother is fighting for the country, and the eldest brother wishes he could go to the battlefield and fight alongside you! I didn't expect that until now, the eldest brother is always uneasy..."
"Brother, I'm serious. As long as you assist my father wholeheartedly, I can conquer the world with peace of mind!"
Xiao Han sat below, looking at the two brothers and sisters in front of him, he couldn't turn around for a moment. Shouldn't these two people fight each other as soon as they meet? Is it just pretending? But this is too real!
"You two brothers haven't seen each other for a while, why don't you come over and sit down together and tell stories!" Li Yuan felt very comfortable seeing the two of them being so respectful. Both of his sons, one in culture and one in martial arts, are among the best among men. If in the future, If they can help each other like this, then he can be considered a successor to the Tang Dynasty's foundation.
When Li Jiancheng sat down, Xiao Han was still wondering which play he was playing, but inadvertently felt that Li Jiancheng glanced at him. When he looked again, he found that he was having a heated conversation with Li Shimin, as if he had just done that. It's just his illusion.
"Xiao Han, what's wrong?" Li Shimin couldn't help but ask when he saw Xiao Han's confused eyes.
"Oh, it's nothing. I'm full. Well, shall I go back first?" Xiao Han subconsciously felt that something was wrong. He had to leave first after cleaning up the mess in front of him. If you two brothers get into a fight, I can't mess with it. rise……
"Are you Xiao Han?"
Just when Xiao Han wanted to withdraw first, Li Jiancheng, who was laughing and chatting like the wind, suddenly made a sound at this juncture and looked him up and down.
Li Yuan was a little puzzled when he saw this, "Why, Jiancheng, you also know about Xiao Qing?"
Li Jiancheng chuckled: "I have never seen it, but I have heard it..."
When Xiao Han saw such a scene, he secretly sighed that he was unlucky. He couldn't pretend to be an ostrich here, so he had to stand up and salute Li Jiancheng: "Xiao Han has met His Highness the Crown Prince..."
"No gifts, no gifts!" Li Jiancheng looked different from what was recorded in history. He had been smiling and approachable since he came in.
"I also heard Mr. Hu, the imperial physician from the Imperial Medical Office, mention you."
"Mr. Hu?" Xiao Han only thought for a moment and realized that the old man with whom he was arguing turned out to be named Hu. He was so busy that he almost forgot about it. Why did the prince suddenly mention it again?
