People like Xue Shou and Luo Shixin seemed to be used to sitting up and walking. Once they made a decision, they would execute it immediately without any delay.
But again, for lazy people like Xiao Han and Cheng Yaojin, this is the most painful thing!
The day after Xue Shuang arrived at the inn.
The sun had not yet risen outside, and when only a hint of blue was visible in the east, Luo Shixin had already packed Er Zhuhuan and Qiao Gongshan, the bearded man, into the carriage.
After the sleepy Xiao Han explained to Xiaofeng and the caravan boss who woke up, Luo Shixin had already jumped on the carriage and drove the two of them to the deserted street outside.
Cheng Yaojin and Xiao Han had no choice but to get on a carriage in the inn and follow Luo Shixin southward.
Not long after Xiao Han left, Xue Shou arranged for the few people who were detained together with Er Zhuhuan, and then whispered a few words with Wang Fuji, and then secretly rushed to Qingzhou.
After a few people left, the sky outside finally lit up. Yuelai Inn, which had been closed for a few days, reopened today.
However, those guests who passed by would not have thought that in this small inn where they stayed, a major event that could affect the entire world had happened!
The journey back to Chang'an went smoothly.
A few days later, Xiao Han and others were on the road less than a hundred miles away from Chang'an. The two carriages that insisted on traveling thousands of miles creaked through the snow and came one after another on the road.
"Hey, Lao Cheng! When you get to Sanyuan County, put me down first. Don't look for me for the next month, no! Within two months, I feel like I'm falling apart..."
Xiao Han was lying crookedly in one of the carriages, wrapped in a thick leather jacket and shouted towards the front of the carriage.
Cheng Yaojin was wearing a thick coat and dressed like a chimpanzee, squatting on the shaft of the car.
On his big head, there was something that couldn't be told whether it was a hat or a trouser leg.
It was wrapped from the top of the head to the neck, leaving two small holes for the eyes, and because the weather was so cold, there was still a little bit of white frost hanging on the mouth and nose. It looked so funny, just How funny.
"Get out of here, uncle! I'm rushing... rushing... sneeze! I didn't even say anything while driving! Do you still have the dignity to ride in the car?" Cheng Yaojin, who was already shivering with cold, felt unhappy after hearing Xiao Han's words. He was immediately ignited and almost jumped up and cursed.
However, Xiao Han lazily replied indifferently: "Then let me catch up! It's not like I won't catch up!"
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin became even more angry: "I asked you to chase me? Then chase me into the ditch? Bah! I, old Cheng, have been through so many storms and waves on the battlefield, and just by squinting, I was almost killed by you! You! Do you want to do it again now?”
"Ahem, wasn't it an accident? An accident..."
Being scolded by Cheng Yaojin, Xiao Han could only mumble in embarrassment.
In fact, he didn’t know that he still had to study while driving! Isn’t it said that old horses know the way? How come that horse with big eyes and a very smart look is blind and has to rush into the ditch?
"snort!"
Seeing that Xiao Han had ceased his activities, Cheng Yaojin also snorted coldly and stopped talking to Xiao Han.
He now has to hurry up and rush to Chang'an. According to the distance, if they can't reach Chang'an in time before the city gate closes tonight, then they will have to sleep in the wild for another night. The bone-piercing north wind makes people feel sick just thinking about it. trembling.
No one spoke, Xiao Han continued to be bored in the bumpy car.
Occasionally when I'm really bored, I stick half of my head out to see if there's anything familiar on both sides of the road.
Behind their car was Luo Shixin driving another carriage, and in that carriage were undoubtedly Er Zhuhuan and Qiao Gongshan.
Speaking of the two of them, they had been here for more than ten days, and it was not like they had never tried to escape.
But in the winter when there is snow everywhere, how can the two escape the pursuit of Cheng Yaojin and Luo Shixin?
Every time after discovering that the two of them were missing, Xiao Han would pack up the carriage, light a fire to keep warm, and then wait for the two to be caught.
Every time after the two of them were captured, the rice cooked by Xiao Han was already cooked, so he didn't waste time eating...
In the beginning, a few people just regarded this cat-and-mouse trick as a game. Until the games were played too many times, Xiao Han felt tired, and then they discussed with Cheng Yaojin to stop their meals and were very hungry. A few days for two people.
Unexpectedly, this time it was a mistake. After three days of hunger, the two of them became obedient. They no longer had the heart to run away, and even listened to what Xiao Han and the others said.
Alas, they suffer too!
Not giving people food in this kind of weather would be like killing them! Let’s just say that on the third day of hunger, there were teeth marks on the wood in the carriage!
The carriages kept running forward, and in the evening, the two carriages finally entered the vast city of Chang'an.
This day is only seven days away from the end of the year.
The sky was dark, but at this time, the Prince's East Palace was filled with lights and colorful decorations, and it was a happy mood.
Tonight, the prince holds a banquet to practice for all the ministers.
Because starting tomorrow, the Tang Dynasty’s retreat will officially begin. Some ministers whose hometowns are not too far away from Chang’an will also bid farewell to Chang’an after the banquet and return to their hometowns for a reunion. They will wait until the first month of the next year. Return again.
"My lords, raise your glasses to victory!"
At the head of the banquet, Li Jiancheng, who was sitting on a low platform, raised his cup with a smile, gestured around, and then drank it all in one gulp!
"Drink victory!"
"Prince Hailiang!"
"Ha ha……"
As Li Jiancheng put down the cup, many mixed sounds came over.
The already tipsy ministers also raised their glasses to drink together, one glass after another, and then slowly fell drunk in this land of joy and singing.
At this time, in Chang'an Square.
Unlike the noisy Prince's East Palace, Li Shimin's residence is unusually quiet. Even if one or two people occasionally come in and out, they are all in a hurry, without any New Year's joy on their faces.
This is not just today, this is actually a similar scene that has been going on for a long time.
Since Li Yuan relieved his military power, Li Shimin's influence in the court has plummeted, and the number of people who come to visit Li in the mansion is also less and less every day.
Everyone could see that the emperor had begun to deliberately distance himself from Li Shimin, and it was estimated that no one wanted to get too close to him at this time.
Therefore, in this winter, what Li Shimin felt was not only the coldness of the cold wind, but also the alienation of people's hearts!
"Bang bang bang..."
A rapid knock on the door sounded at the back door of Li Shimin's mansion. Amidst a burst of dog barking, several nursing staff stepped forward to open the back door strangely.
Soon after, two carriages slowly drove into the courtyard...
