Before leaving, Li Yuan took out part of the money he had given the previous reward, and had just put it in a quaint big box. After thinking for a while, he took it out again.

I turned around and went to the street and found a shop that was still open for business. I bought some exquisite porcelain calligraphy and paintings, and asked the shopkeeper to pack it carefully and divide it into two parts.

One of them was handed over to Liu Jiangsheng and Luo Erhu, and asked them to take gifts and military cards from their two people to see Bian Hao say goodbye. He took another one and went straight to Chen Jue's residence...

In the evening, the bus back to Beijing started driving.

After leaving Tanzhou Prefecture, heading eastward, and entering the territory of Southern Tang. Just pass Jiangzhou, you can walk onto the spacious official road.

After the founding of the country, Li Bing, the ancestor of Tang Lie, adopted a policy of rest with the people. From Jiangzhou, Chizhou to Jinling, as the main canal transportation route, the Yangtze River waterways need no need to say much, and the official roads on the land were also repaired so that four horses could travel in parallel, which was extremely smooth.

In the past half a month, he followed Liu Shaojian, a celebrity in the palace, and urged him to whip the horse. Perhaps Liu Shaojian was so heartbroken that Li Yuan and others had to follow him honestly and had no spare time to travel around and play in the mountains and rivers.

On October 27th, the three Li Yuan and his three brothers finally arrived at Jiangning Prefecture (Jinling), the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, with great excitement.

The carriages and horses passed by Bailuzhou, which was built with bamboos in the west. The three brothers followed Liu Shaojian across Jubao Mountain, crossed Changgan Bridge, and entered the city from the south gate.

In the October imperial capital Jinling, the leaves are flying, and the autumn is full of deep autumn. Perhaps the noisy and prosperous things can be seen everywhere, erasing the solemn and coolness of autumn, palace pavilions, flowers in deep courtyards, small bridges and flowing water, water chanting in Qingxifang, and Buddhist chanting in Qingliang Temple, gently caressing the souls of visitors with the breeze.

This ancient capital with outstanding people and beautiful land has always flowed with the imagination and feelings of ancient and modern literati. As soon as Li Yuan stepped onto Zhenhuai Bridge, he was full of poetry: "Wild grass and flowers beside the Zhuque Bridge, and the sunset at the Wuyi Lane is slanting." The ancients are really not bullying me!

Liu Shaojian and other old people in Jinling covered their mouths and laughed. Only Luo Erhu and Liu Jiangsheng, two men who had never seen the world, were as shy as a child, and dared not speak much, but just poked their heads excitedly.

After passing Zhenhuai Bridge, I am Yufang, which is located at the center of the north and south central axis of Jinling City. On both sides are the various official places such as the yamen of the Ministry of Commerce, the Imperial College, and the coin minting shop. It is close to the Southern Tang Palace to the north, and the east and west are residential and commercial areas and large and small areas.

The car stopped in front of the Zhusi Yamen. Just as Li Yuan was immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city and felt like he was a different life, Liu Shaojian chuckled and said to the confused young man: "General Li, now we are going to go back to the palace to report your life. You can rest here at the Zhusi Yamen. If your Majesty gives the order, someone will understand you."

Li Yuan came to his senses, then quietly took out a ingot of silver and handed it over: "All the way, I have to work hard to get less jail! I hope that less jail will take more care of you in the future!"

Liu Shaojian was a sensible person. He quickly put his cuffs into his cuffs and smiled in an oily voice: "It's my duty."

Li Yuan led the two brothers, and under the guidance of several young officials in green, stepped into the busiest yamen of the imperial dynasty, where the machines were running the most.

Since Liu Jiangsheng, who has always been honest, has followed Li Yuan closely since entering Jinling City. However, Luo Erhu thought to himself that his elder brother was going to be an official, and he had already relaxed his mind. If Li Yuan had not been present, he would have arrested several officials who were in a hurry on the spot and asked about the east, west, south and north.

The waiting time was long and uneasy. Li Yuan was still wearing the shiny armor, pursing the West Lake Longjing purchased from Wu Yue Kingdom while exploring his own vision in this era.

Finally, a long shout came from outside the door.

"Who is Li Yuan! Your Majesty has an order!"

The three Li Yuan and his brothers quickly stood up and greeted them respectfully.

But I saw a small yellow door with a cramped head and looking around at the door for a while, and then when I saw Li Yuan coming towards me, I bent in.

Li Yuan bowed and said seriously: "Li Yuan received the order."

But this little yellow gate unexpectedly pushed a satin book into Li Yuan's hand.

The rigorous occasion in the imagination was instantly shattered, and Li Yuan said awkwardly: "This..."

The little yellow gate smiled naturally and whispered in a friendly manner: "It's okay, sir! The villain is from Liu Shaojian, there are no outsiders here, so it's not important for the adults to see it yourself."

Only then did Li Yuan slowly open the decree with skepticism and sweep it carefully several times. In addition to the previous story about Li Yuan's surrender to the King of Chu, there were some praises. Then the highlight was the one who really named Li Yuan as the palace's chief minister and also received a military san official from General Xuanwei. But General Xuanwei was just a miscellaneous number, but he knew this in his heart.

Seeing Li Yuan's brows gradually unfold, Xiaohuangmen also tugged and said tactfully: "Mr. Li is such a heroic boy! My villain congratulates Lord Li! Your Majesty also ordered you to enter the palace to meet the saint. Come and follow us into the palace! Don't let the saint wait in a hurry!"

As usual, Li Yuanzi wanted to thank him. Xiao Huang said at the door of the door, "Ah, sir, don't be like this!", and then he took a ingot of silver without thinking.

Li Yuan said respectfully: "Please lead the way!"

Before leaving, he did not forget to give instructions: "Erhu, Jiang Sheng, you two will wait here for a while, I'll come when I go!"

The two brothers already knew that Li Yuan had become a high-ranking official, and it was just cheering that Luo Erhu patted his chest, hugged Liu Jiangsheng, who was also happy with one hand, and laughed loudly: "Brother, please feel at ease! I will take good care of my second brother!"

Liu Jiangsheng glanced at the uneasy hand of the black man, sighed, and then gave Li Yuan a look: "Don't worry, Brother Yuan, I won't let him cause trouble."

The emperor ordered Li Yuan to meet in the study.

"General Xuanwei, Li Yuan, the guard of the palace capital, saw him!"

After untiing his sword and entering the study, Li Yuan felt a blow. In this ancient world, he had to be cautious and cautious. After all, when the emperor was angry, he was buried in a hundred miles.

In his memory, Tang Yuanzong Li Jing was a sarcastic emperor. He thought about inheriting his father's glory and reviving the glory of the Tang Dynasty. It can be seen from the first year name "Baodai". But in the end, he could not play with a group of powerful ministers, and even more so that Zhou Shizong Chai Rong could not play with. He ended up in a disillusion and decay, and finally died of depression.

Li Yuan did not dare to look up and looked straight forward. He quickly walked forward for a few steps. After thinking about it, he immediately stopped. He looked at the place where the drooping dragon robe was arched from the corner of his eyes, bent his hand to the extreme, and said loudly: "My minister Li Yuan pays homage to Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!" (Note: In this era, you don't have to kneel when you see the emperor, let alone kneel three times and nine times. The emperor sometimes gives him a seat when he is in a good mood. In short, the Tang Dynasty sat, the Song Dynasty stands, and the Ming and Qing Dynasty kneels.)

A word from Hong Zhong, who was still gentle, came: "Give him a seat."

Li Yuan hurriedly continued: "Thank you Your Majesty!"

After a eunuch guided Li Yuan to sit down, he finally saw the true face of the emperor.

At this time, Emperor Yuanzong of Tang Dynasty Li Jing did not look old. He was only thirty-five years old. He was wearing a standard Tang-style bright yellow round neck robe, leaning lazily on the cushion made of Hangzhou silk. At first glance, his figure was already gaining weight, but his height was not much different from the average level of men in later generations. His facial features were correct, but his face was a little pale. I guess this Majesty spent a lot of effort on the harem battle.

Then there was a standardized process. The eunuch loudly praised Li Yuan for his extraordinary achievements. After calling for long live his life, Li Jing issued an order to give Li Yuan a purple robe, a sword, 300 taels of gold and 1,000 taels of silver. Then let Li Yuan put on his purple robe in public and turn around in place to show his favor. (Note: During the Southern Tang Dynasty, purple robes were the clothing of a senior official above the third rank, but if an official emperor below the third rank, he could also give him a gift to show his dignity, which was known in history as "giving purple")

When Li Yuan thanked him, a slightly cold voice came from his face: "Mr. Li Yu, Your Majesty loves talents. You are young and promising. Don't be too arrogant and short-sighted. Form a clique and favoritism. You should do your loyalty to repay Your Majesty's kindness!"

Looking at the sound, he saw a middle-aged man in a purple robe sitting next to Li Jing, with his drooping cold eyes staring at him.

Li Yuan knew that he had something in his words, but he was afraid that his relationship with Chen Jue would not be able to get rid of it for a while, so he had to complain secretly, so he bowed his hand and responded seriously: "My Lord, please give me some advice! I will repay you with your life if I have the love of Your Majesty!"

Perhaps he had a good impression of Li Yuan, and Li Jing smiled and greeted: "Li Yuan, I heard that you are from Chuzhou."

"When you go back to your Majesty, I have grown up in Chuzhou since I was a child."

Li Jing nodded and asked, "Who else is there in the family?"

Li Yuan said it was originally true: "My parents died since childhood, and it was my wet nurse who raised me. Now, in addition to my adopted mother, there is a brother in the family. Although he is not connected by blood, he is like brothers."

After hearing Li Yuan's answer, Li Jing frowned, as if he was quite touched, and sighed: "But it is so difficult. Li Yuan, since your adopted mother has kindness to you, she should be filial to you."

"Return to Your Majesty, loyalty and filial piety are the foundation of my life. I will keep your Majesty's words in mind!"

When the king and his ministers were familiar with each other, Li Yuan saw that the emperor looked very friendly and stood up and bowed, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Seeing Li Jing nodding and agreeing, Li Yuan continued: "My adopted mother lives alone in Chuzhou. Since I and my brothers joined the army, no one has supported her."

"I dare to ask Your Majesty to ask me to take my leave for a few days, go back to Chuzhou, and take my adopted mother to Jinling for maintenance!"

These words seemed to have entered the emperor's soft heart, and he raised his hand to Li Yuan very majestic: "Well, since you are a son of man, it is reasonable. I am sure!"

Li Yuan was overjoyed and quickly replied: "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Li Jing still looked at Li Yuan with a smile, and his eyes were filled with appreciation and love, and continued, "Li Qing has some requests, so I can tell you together."

Since the emperor was so generous, Li Yuan paused for a moment to organize the language and couldn't wait to express what he wanted in his heart: "Return to Your Majesty, this time I entered the city and said that I would surrender to the King of Chu, and I walked among the three cavalry. The other two were also loyal and brave men of my Tang Dynasty. But now I have only received the kindness and reward, and I feel guilty."

Before Li Jing could speak, the man in purple robe was unhappy and stopped him with an angry look on his face: "Mr. Li Yu, how can he repeatedly say to His Majesty--"

"It's okay! Although Li Yuan is still young, he has the spirit of a general. He is loyal to the emperor and sincerely filial, has great achievements and is humble. Such a noble character is really valuable! I am very happy!"

After all, it was the emperor. Now it was the time when the Tang Kingdom was victorious. Li Jing, who was already very happy, was always favored by the ministers he admired: "Since the other two have made contributions, how can I not reward them? Let those two be on duty at your hands! You are now the Du Yuhou, and these two are under your control. If you report to the Privy Council, what do you think?"

As soon as this said, Li Yuan secretly exclaimed in his heart that the emperor was the emperor after all, and his language arts and political abilities were innate! Not only did he allow Liu Jiangsheng and Luo Erhu to be transferred to the capital and eat imperial grain under his own hands, it was equivalent to giving himself this kindness, and he also asked himself to establish an official position for the two brothers, and by the way he examined his attitude towards employment and ability to do things. This trick was really clever!

"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness for you!"

After Li Yuan, who was still scared, withdrew from the hall, he looked for the Liu Shaojian who was walking towards him: "Hello, Mr. Liu!"

When Liu Shaojian saw this Li Lang and Hou Li Yu, who was quite good at dealing with him, he was very happy: "Why did Mr. Li Yu meet with him?"

Li Yuan thought for a moment, and showed a embarrassed look: "I am here for the first time and there is no place to stay in Jinling City. I think that Young Master Liu must have a way..."

Liu Shaojian looked at him with a serious look and hurriedly said, "What's the difficulty? Does Yu have a house he likes?"

"But there is no. Your Majesty ordered me to enter the palace, and the road was a little hurrying, but I had never seen it."

Liu Shaojian crossed his hands and stroked the back of his hands, and replied slowly: "Well... there is a villa. After passing Yinhong Bridge in the west of the city, the location is very good, there are fewer people around him, and it is comfortable to live. If Yu Hou likes it, we will—"

Li Yuan had no other requests, and was only thinking about finding a place to live in Jinling, so he directly replied: "If you have a place to stay, it doesn't matter how much money you spend!"

Seeing that Li Yuan had accepted his affection, Liu Shaojian smiled and said, "Hey, we know that Li Yuhou is now a celebrity of His Majesty, and he is very rich. Then let Zhou San'er take you there!"

"Thank you for the surveillance!"

Seeing Li Yuan bowing his hand and trying to take out something from his sleeve, Liu Shaojian understood the truth this time and gritted his teeth and replied, "I can't afford this gift! Don't forget Li Yuhou, we are now our own family..."

Li Yuan also made a gesture to put it away, straightened his body and smiled, "I should thank you!"
Chapter completed!