A meal of hot pot, paired with strong liquor, and of course, a fiery Western belly dance, left the two Taoist priests in a state of confusion.
At the same time, they were really happy. The two Taoist priests were drunk, hugging each other and crying. They grabbed Li Ke's hand and said blankly that the first half of their lives were in vain, and the second half of their lives would be happy with Li Ke.
The three of them were entangled until midnight, but Li Shuwan couldn't stand it any longer, and asked Mei, Orchid, Bamboo and Ju to separate the three of them, which made them feel more at ease.
Li Shuwan was also very sad. The prince was about to leave again. He played with two Taoist priests all night and didn't even play with her. What the hell?
Early the next morning.
Li Shuwan personally cooked meat porridge for Li Ke. After Li Ke finished eating and drinking, he went into the palace to say goodbye to his relatives.
The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in the north is the Little New Year. Regardless of whether you have money or not, you have to go home to celebrate the New Year.
The streets and alleys were very lively, as if the corrupt wars in the Western Regions were very far away and not worth mentioning to them.
The Tang Dynasty was established less than 20 years ago, and they were all survivors who had survived the war. What big scene had they never seen before, and why were they still afraid of the war in the Western Regions?
Eight years ago, after His Majesty ascended the throne, the Turks moved south and approached Chang'an City, but they were not afraid.
Li Ke sat on the carriage and looked at the lively scene with a smile on his face. This is the life that the people of the Tang Dynasty should have.
The people don't ask for much, just to have enough food and warm clothes, but things often go against their wishes. Some people just don't let them have peace for their own selfish desires.
When Li Ke thought of those beasts from the Hidden World Family and the Hundred Families, he felt angry.
I lost my troops and generals, and spent a lot of money to conquer the Western Regions, but you have stepped in, not wanting to make things easier for me, and you want me to decipher the so-called "winner" for you, and treat me like a monkey.
You want to be the one who plays chess, and treat me as a chess piece, a puppet, and a cow and a horse for you. This is a beautiful idea, but you are wrong.
The carriage moved forward slowly, heading towards the palace.
He went to the Supreme Emperor first.
Surprisingly, the Emperor did not hold a banquet or enjoy the dance today. Instead, he sat quietly by the pond fishing alone.
"Ah, I'm having a great time today. What's wrong? Do you like fishing again?"
"My grandson has some good fishing tackle over there..."
When Li Yuan saw the great grandson coming, he also knew in his heart that the great grandson came to say goodbye to him today. He was probably going to the Western Regions to stabilize the corrupt war situation.
At present, only the great grandson can stabilize the corrupt war situation in the Western Regions. Even if Li Shimin goes there in person, he can only withdraw from the Western Regions and stick to the Hexi Corridor of the Tang Dynasty.
He also understood in his heart that the war situation in the Western Region suddenly deteriorated. What was going on?
Those hidden families and hundreds of schools of thought must have intervened. As a former emperor, he also knew about the existence of such forces as the hidden families and hundreds of schools of thought.
However, it is not clear, but under normal circumstances, these forces will not interfere in secular disputes, and they and those people seem to be people from two different worlds.
He also asked Li Shimin last night why those people intervened. Li Shimin guessed that it might be for the sake of the third child in his family.
But Li Shimin didn't know why those people targeted the third child in his family.
"Good eldest grandson, I am going to the Western Region to stabilize the war situation. There are many dangers. I don't know what powerful methods you have, but you must be careful and don't be tricked by others."
"Those things that are inferior to pigs and dogs are all cunning and ruthless people. Human life is nothing in their eyes..."
Li Ke nodded and said with a smile: "Aweng, do you know anything about the hidden family and the various schools of thought?"
"I know a little, but not much. Your father should have told you everything."
Li Ke sighed. The success of Li Yuan's rebellion might be due to luck.
Li Ke took three steps back, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed three times: "Aweng, please forgive my grandson for being unfilial. I am here to say goodbye today."
"As the prince of the Tang Dynasty and the King of Qin of the Tang Dynasty, my grandson oversees the eighteen states of Longyou and has overall military power..."
"It's true that with great power comes greater responsibility. Sun Zi must go to the Western Regions to get an overview of the overall situation. The people of the Tang Dynasty have just been full of expectations for life. Sun Zi cannot let them despair, and he must not let those people lead the war to the Tang Dynasty. .”
Li Yuan's eyes turned red and tears welled up in his eyes. As he got older, he was most afraid of separation from his grandfather and grandson, not to mention that his good grandson still went to fight in the frontier.
When he thought about the very powerful forces behind those people, he hated himself for being incompetent.
"Good grandson, get up quickly." Li Yuan quickly stepped forward and helped Li Ke up from his knees.
He patted Li Ke on the shoulder and was quite satisfied: "A true man should stand upright and fight in all directions. He should be worthy of the country and the people. You are the King of Qin of the Tang Dynasty, and you have this responsibility and responsibility."
"You did not disappoint Aweng, nor did you disappoint your father."
With a kind face, Li Yuan took Li Ke's hand and said dotingly: "My great grandson finally looks like a man. He is worthy of being a descendant of my old Li family!"
"My Lao Li family will never be bullied by anyone. Anyone who dares to bully my Lao Li family will do so with tooth for tooth and blood for blood. The empire of our Lao Li family was built with two fists. Even the King of Heaven Now that I’m here, I have to give in to Rang Yinhen.”
Speaking of this, Li Yuan's face was full of murderous intent, as if he had returned to the battlefield of the old days, and he roared: "The hidden family, hundreds of schools of thought... Those who dare to bully my grandson, one word: death!"
"Old Hei, come out for a moment."
Lao Hei appeared behind Li Ke like a ghost. Li Ke was startled. He felt it, but if Lao Hei attacked him secretly, he would have died long ago.
Lao Hei is an incredible master!
"I order you to follow my grandson every step of the way from now on. If he loses a hair, he will not have to come back to see me. You can end it on your own!"
Lao Hei was still dressed in black, his eyes were deep-set, and his pale cheeks were full of wrinkles.
"Old slave, I obey."
Then he looked at King Qin Li Ke, bowed and said: "Your Highness King Qin, from now on your safety will be left to this old slave."
However, Li Ke strongly objected: "Ah Weng, no."
"My grandson knows that you care about your grandson, but he cares more about your safety. You also said that those people are sinister and vicious, and they will do anything by any means. Your grandson's weakness is you and your father and other relatives."
"If they are forced by their grandson and attack you, they will have to be timid."
"You know, grandchildren are the most affectionate..."
Li Yuan saw that Li Ke was resolute, and if he forced Li Ke to take him with him, it might be counterproductive and put pressure on his grandson.
"Well, Aweng also knows that you have some forces in your hands, but you must not overestimate them. They are different from the forces you usually see."
"My grandson knows."
The two talked for a while, and then Li Ke said goodbye to Li Yuan and went to his mother's side.
After Li Yuan watched Li Ke leave, he said calmly: "Old Hei, follow your grandson. Don't show up unless absolutely necessary. But if your grandson's life is in danger, no matter who it is, kill him!"
"Old slave, take orders."
After a long time, Li Yuan said again: "Lao Shu..."
"The slave is here!"
At this time, a stooped old woman appeared next to Li Yuan, wearing a black cloak and her face could not be seen clearly.
"You should also follow Lao Hei. My grandson's life is the future of the entire Tang Dynasty, so we must not lose it!"
"Your Majesty, Lao He and I are gone, what about your safety?"
"Hahaha... I am old and have lived enough. If they want to kill them, just come and kill them!"
"If I die, given the character of my grandson and Shimin, they will have to be buried with me!"
"This is what I want!"
"His Majesty……"
"Why don't you get out quickly?"
Lao Shu seemed to have her head lowered, slowly retreated, cupped her fists and said, "Your Majesty, take care, I will definitely protect King Qin's safety."
Li Yuan saw that the two people who had been with him for many years went to protect his grandson, and he smiled with satisfaction on his face.
I sat by the pond and started fishing again, and soon caught a big fish.
"My beloved, my beloved, I have caught a big fish. Please tell my friends that I will personally braise the fish tonight. If they don't come, I will have them kidnapped..."
Biquge
