Li Ke smiled, then looked at the fire in the distance before continuing: "Yes, relaxed. Although the scene is shocking, doesn't this just show that these people are simple? Doesn't this just show that their requirements are very low? They just want to be able to live a peaceful life, that's all."
"Shouldn't you be happy that their requirements are so low? Because it means the requirements for you are also low."
Li Daozong was a little confused. Is that so? It seems that there is nothing wrong with what His Highness said?
"Actually, you just need to put down your lofty titles, go look at these ordinary people, and think about what kind of life you want to live if you were them. In fact, you will understand that their requirements are really not high. Since ancient times, The needs of these people have always been so simple." Li Ke said softly.
The night passed peacefully, but also very unquietly.
Li Ke slept soundly, but Li Ke didn't know how many people couldn't sleep, but he knew that he was absolutely safe here and no one could threaten him.
The next day, Li Ke got up early. The tents surrounding the service area disappeared. The sides of the road returned to their original appearance. The team continued on the road. The surrounding situation seemed to have not changed. That was it, until Li Ke and the others When we arrived at Longyang Gorge in the evening, the number of herdsmen on both sides reached the maximum. They all came silently to help the caravan load all the goods.
Then he left silently. No one came to talk to Li Ke from the beginning to the end. Even the people who were working bowed to Li Ke from a distance and saluted, and then turned around and left.
Because the current in Longyang Gorge is very fast, we will not set off tonight, but will rest on the boat for one night.
On the second day, the fleet carrying all the supplies left Longyang Gorge and began a journey of more than 4,000 miles. To be honest, Li Ke was quite interested because this time he would pass by his hometown in his previous life, behind the Hetao in Inner Mongolia. Tao area, which should still be in a state of vast sky and wilderness, will also pass through Baotou, the tank production base of the later Republic, and then turn south to Hukou Waterfall.
After arriving at Hukou Waterfall, you will land at the pier near Hukou Waterfall. After crossing Hukou Waterfall, you will continue to board the boat downstream, all the way to the intersection of the Wei River and the Yellow River, and then go upstream back to Chang'an.
Looking at the mountains and canyons receding behind him, Li Ke felt somewhat emotional. Unlike later generations who came here to travel, this time he came here may have brought different changes to this land. Maybe thousands of years later, this place will still be passed down. with his legend.
Looking at the fleet going away, Li Yan reached out and called a guard over.
"Secretary Li." The guard immediately said respectfully. The word secretary was invented by His Highness, who specializes in handling matters for His Highness.
"Go, tell all the captains to tell them to notify the village chiefs below, and let these village chiefs give a message to all the herdsmen, telling them that His Highness said it. His Highness said that he will always keep their gratitude in his heart. But His Highness hopes that they can work hard to create a better life with their own hands. This is His Highness's expectation for them! His Highness said that he hopes that when he comes next time, he will have the opportunity to sit in the homes of these people. , talk to them about their lives.”
"yes!"
On November 7, the ninth year of Zhenguan, outside the Jinguang Gate of the west gate of Chang'an City, Li Ke looked at the tall city wall and was quite emotional. It had been half a year since he set out in May, but he always felt like he was in another world.
The weather in Chang'an has been very cold, but Li Ke's heart is hot, because although the Western Regions are doing great things, they are too boring! Li Ke basically does nothing but read books every day, and there are so many interesting places in Chang'an.
If you have nothing to do, if you want to listen to music, drink tea, or if you want to exercise your skills, talk to Changsun Chong. Don't be too comfortable this day.
What can be found in the Western Regions? Nothing!
There was no one to greet them. All the things had been unloaded at the Weishui pier and then transported back to Qinwangzhuang. The guards did what they were supposed to do. Li Ke entered Chang'an City with some guards.
After all, Li Ke is not an army commander. How shameless are you if you want to be greeted by Li Shimin and others? Besides, the waterway cannot actually guarantee the itinerary, so there is no one to greet him, but Li Shimin must know Li Ke's itinerary. of.
Looking at the tall tower above the Golden Light Gate, Li Ke was a little excited and said, "Let's go up to the tower and have a look."
After riding his horse to the city gate, Li Ke directly greeted the officials guarding the city and went directly to the city tower. His Highness the King of Qin wanted to go up to the city tower. Naturally, no one stopped him, but they were also a little surprised. His Highness the King of Qin came back from the Western Regions? After not seeing each other for several months, His Highness King Qin has endured a lot of hardships and has tanned a lot.
Standing on the city tower, looking at the bustling Chang'an City, although it was already winter and all the trees in the city were withered and yellow, Li Ke still felt a little excited. He couldn't help but put his hands to his mouth, and then shouted loudly into Chang'an City. Said: "Chang'an, I, Li Ke, am back!"
The captain guarding the city gate next to him couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Your Highness, you are a prince! Prince! I can understand your excitement when you come back from the Western Regions, but you...
Li Tai was drinking tea in a restaurant near Jinguangmen, which was his own property. Drinking tea with him were several disciples of powerful people.
"I've handled your matter for you. Now in Chang'an City, go out and ask around. Who dares to mess with Li Tai, the King of Yue?" Li Tai said proudly as he looked at several powerful disciples.
"Then..." A young man from a powerful family was about to say something flattering, when suddenly a loud roar came from far outside the window: "Chang...an...I...Li Ke is back."
Li Tai: "..."
Everyone in the room: "..."
"Ahem, my third brother is back? I didn't hear about it." Li Tai coughed dryly and asked with some confusion.
At this moment, Changsun Chong, who was also invited to attend the gathering of His Royal Highness the King of Yue, was about to take over. When the sound of "Chang...an...I...Li...ke...came back" came, Changsun Chong was all The person froze, and he stretched out a finger to pick out his ear, thinking he heard wrongly.
Isn't Li Ke in the Western Regions? Why is he back?
Changsun Chong subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound. It was not far from the Jinguang Gate. When he stood on the Zhuque Street renovated by Li Ke and looked up at the Jinguang Gate Tower, he wondered if it was special. By fate, Li Ke also caught sight of Changsun Chong among the crowd.
The main reason is that there are people coming and going on this Zhuque Crossing Street. There are not many people standing in the same place, and even fewer people standing in the same place wearing luxurious silk clothes.
Besides, Li Ke is so familiar with Changsun Chong. It was really just because he glanced at you in the crowd that Li Ke recognized him instantly.
"I must be dazzled and dizzy. It's not easy to go out today. Go tell His Highness the King of Yue that I'm sick." Changsun Chong said nothing, told the people around him, turned around and left.
"Changsun Chong, stop! If you leave, you are dead!" Li Ke yelled from the tower!
After shouting, Li Ke rushed down from the city tower without saying a word. His skill was so good that the captain guarding the city tower next to him looked ashamed. However, the content of His Highness King Qin's shout made the captain look confused. His face was speechless.
Li Tai and others were drinking tea not far away: "..."
"His Royal Highness the King of Yue... this... we don't care about it. The eldest grandson Dalang seems to have been invited..." A powerful young man couldn't help but whisper.
Li Tai: "...How the hell do I care? In front of my father, my third brother dares to beat him if he wants. I, Li Tai, am nothing." Li Tai became a little angry.
All the powerful disciples: "..." Your Highness, you are a very proud person.
