Before coming over, Li Ye and the others had already arranged their retreat. They found a path that could lead their horses to the mountain ridge. Li Ye did not go east, but led his horses directly into the mountain col.
On the mountain, Pan Xiangying and Luo Jin came to meet them. Of course, they also played a role. They found two big trees that had been cut down by the Tongluo cavalry, and they used these two big trees to block the pursuers.
When the two saw Li Shi, they couldn't help crying with joy. Li Shi bowed and saluted Li Ye and said, "May I ask your name, my benefactor? Now that I have been saved by my benefactor, Li Shi is very grateful!"
Li Ye smiled and said: "I played polo with your father, he should have told you,"
Li Shi suddenly realized, "It turns out that the benefactor is"
Of course the other party was not Falcon. Li Shi knew Falcon, so it could only be Flying Shark. His father told him that Flying Shark was Li Linfu's grandson.
Li Ye looked at the sky and smiled: "Let's go!"
The three of them led the horses across the mountain ridge and entered the vast forest to the south.
Absi's personal soldiers did not catch up with King Li Chu of Guangping, which was doomed to their failure.
The 1,800 Tongluo cavalrymen were still more than ten miles away from the main camp when they were attacked head-on by the 10,000 Longwu Army. The 1,800 Tongluo cavalrymen fought desperately. However, the strength of the Tongluo cavalrymen was greatly different. The Tongluo cavalrymen were outnumbered.
Most of the soldiers were killed or wounded, and little Arbus led more than a hundred people to break out of the encirclement and escape.
In the imperial tent, Emperor Li Longji was extremely angry and paced back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his hands.
Prince Li Heng, King Li Chu of Guangping, chamberlain supervisor Gao Lishi, right prime minister Li Linfu, left prime minister Chen Xilie, and Longwu Army general Chen Xuanli all stood aside silently.
"I treated him well, and this is how he repays me? What on earth does he want to do? Kill me, and start another Wu Huan Hua?"
Everyone felt the emperor's unexpected anger. Perhaps it was the first time the emperor encountered the danger of death since he ascended the throne, so it was difficult to accept it.
Gao Lishi advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Even if Absi has different intentions, it will be in vain if he does not have the ability. With only two thousand people, they cannot change the world!"
Li Longji snorted heavily, "If the emperor and grandson hadn't encountered them by chance, who would have thought that they would attack at night? I can't imagine how heavy the casualties would be then?"
Prince Li Heng said quickly: "Father, King Guangping escaped by chance this time. Thanks to the rescue, otherwise he would not have been able to escape the enemy's pursuit!"
Li Longji glanced at Li Chu and said, "Please tell me the situation in detail!"
"My grandson obeys!"
King Li Chu of Guangping reported in detail that he went hunting in Beishan with his son and guards, and was attacked by the enemy. His grandson was captured, and most of the guards were killed or injured. He was about to be overtaken, and was rescued by Cheng Changyin and Li Ye, especially Li Ye's martial arts skills.
Gao Qiang shot and killed the pursuer, and the pursuers stopped pursuing and retreated.
Li Longji knew that Cheng Changyin, the eldest son of the Cheng family and the favorite husband of Princess Guangning, was also considering recruiting him as his consort.
But who is this Li Ye?
"Who is this Li Ye?"
Li Linfu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, he is the grandson of the old minister!"
Li Longji nodded, "Ai Qing has such a powerful grandson?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, the grandsons of my old minister are basically mediocre people. Only he is highly skilled in martial arts and is more promising."
Li Chu, King of Guangping, added: "Reporting to the emperor's grandfather, Li Ye took two guards to rescue Shi'er. I wonder what the situation is now? My grandson is really worried!"
Li Longji frowned and asked Chen Xuanli, "What is the general's opinion?"
Chen Xuanli bowed and said: "Reporting to your majesty, Mr. Li has superb archery skills, and I admire him very much, but after all, he is alone, so I think it is more reliable for Long Wujun to rescue him!"
Gao Lishi shook his head, "The army is easily exposed. Once these grassland barbarians cannot hold on, I am afraid that they will die together, and the situation of the hostages will be dangerous."
Li Chu sighed, "My grandson was also worried that they would jump over the wall in a hurry, so he agreed to Li Ye's rescue!"
At this moment, someone outside shouted: "Prince Fengjie is back!"
The prince of Fengjie County was Li Shi. When Li Chu heard that his son had been rescued, he was very excited. He confessed to the emperor's grandfather and hurried out of the tent, and everyone followed him.
Taking this opportunity, Gao Lishi whispered to the emperor: "Li Linfu's grandson and King Guangping both play in Lao Nu's Tianpeng polo team, so they know each other!"
Gao Lishi knew Li Longji too well. If he didn't explain clearly, the emperor would have a thorn in his heart, 'How could King Guangping know Li Linfu's grandson? What is the relationship between King Guangping and Li Linfu?'
Li Longji nodded, "I understand!"
"Actually, His Majesty has also met him!"
Li Longji was startled, "When have I seen him?"
"Your Majesty, he is the boy at the funeral of Feilong Zhenren!"
"It turns out it's him!"
Li Longji narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded slowly, "I really want to meet him."
Not long after, Li Shi was brought into the imperial tent by his father Li Chu. Li Shi knelt down and cried loudly. Li Longji sadly took his great-grandson into his arms and comforted him repeatedly.
"It's good to be back. Shi'er won't be in danger anymore,"
Prince Li Heng said from the side: "Shi'er, tell me, our great-grandfather, how you escaped from danger?"
Li Shi nodded, and then told how Li Ye sneaked into the tent to rescue him, killed more than a dozen guarding soldiers with flying knives, and how the two of them snatched the war horses and fought their way out of the valley...
Li Shi spoke vividly, but everyone was shocked to hear that a fourteen-year-old boy broke into the enemy's cave alone, killed dozens of people single-handedly, and rescued the Prince of Fengjie County. This is not something ordinary people can do.
This is not only a strong martial arts, but also extremely intelligent, such as setting fire to the horse tent to lure the Tongluo soldiers over.
Li Linfu was so nervous that his heart was in his throat. This was the eldest grandson of the emperor. If he was hit by an arrow, he would be guilty of a serious crime. This child was taking too many risks.
When his great-grandson was rescued, Li Longji was in a good mood. He stroked his beard and said, "Xuan Li Ye comes to see me!"
After a while, the guards led Li Ye into the imperial tent. Li Ye knelt down and paid homage, "Young man Li Ye pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Li Longji nodded, "Li Shaolang has a straight body!"
Li Ye stood up, and everyone's eyes lit up. He was only fourteen years old, and he was so tall and strong. No wonder he could kill dozens of people and break through.
It has been nearly half a year since Li Ye came to this era. During this six months, he has grown another five centimeters. According to the standards of later generations, he has reached 1.78 meters.
Not only is he taller, but his physique is also much stronger, and he looks no different from an adult.
"Li Shaolang was able to rescue my eldest grandson. Not only is he extraordinary in courage, martial arts, and resourceful, he is also worthy of my commendation. I will make you the Xuangjie Captain, give you the title of Viscount of Wugong County, and give you a reward of 10,000 taels of silver!"
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Li Ye quickly bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the generous reward!"
Li Longji said to the prince Li Heng again: "Li Shaolang saved the emperor's eldest grandson, you can also express your gratitude!"
"My son, I obey!"
Li Heng thought for a while and said to Li Ye: "I have a famous sword named Qinglong, which I gave to the young master. I would like to thank the young master for saving my eldest grandson's life!"
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the sword!"
Li Ye bowed again and retreated.
At this time, Li Longji issued an order: "The rebels have not yet been exhausted, so the spring hunt is cancelled, and we will return to Chang'an tomorrow!"
It sounds like the Spring Hunting was no longer safe due to anti-bandit harassment, so the Spring Hunting was canceled and returned to Chang'an.
But Li Ye knew very well that the real purpose of this Spring Hunting was to arrange funeral arrangements for Feilong. The emperor had to have an excuse to go on patrol, so Spring Hunting was the best reason.
By sending Fei Long away secretly, the emperor's intention of this trip was achieved, and safety issues became his best excuse to end the Spring Hunt early.
Li Ye returned to the main tent, and the Cheng family was also having a barbecue to celebrate. Although Cheng Changyin was not given an official title, he received another reward. The emperor had officially expressed his position and recruited Cheng Changyin as the consort of Princess Guangning.
When Li Ye arrived, he was immediately invited to the main seat by Cheng Ruobing. Li Ye couldn't put it off again and again, so he had to sit down.
Cheng Ruobing personally poured a glass of wine for Li Ye and said with a smile: "Master Li is a blessed man. If Master Li hadn't rescued King Guangping, the Holy Emperor would not have made the final decision to recruit Changyin as his consort!"
Li Ye looked back at Cheng Changyin and said with a smile: "Brother Yin has become the consort?"
Cheng Changyin held his head and sighed: "I don't want to!"
"It's not up to you!"
Cheng Ruobing glared at him and said, "It's about family interests, you must obey."
Li Ye burst out laughing. This guy was pretending to be the same. When he offered the little leopard to please the princess, he was watching from the side. Why didn't he want to?
Cheng Changyin's becoming the consort was indeed a major event for the Cheng family to move closer to the center of power. The meritorious family that founded the Tang Dynasty did not have enough foundation. After a few generations, almost all their descendants were far away from the center of power.
Like Qin Qiong's descendants, Yu Chigong's descendants have basically declined, but the Cheng Yaojin family has done well. His grandson Cheng Boxian became the general of the right guard. Cheng Boxian's sons Cheng Ruobing and Cheng Ruoshui are still fifth-rank officials. As for Cheng Changyin,
If the first generation is not recruited as a prince-in-law, then at most he will be a junior general or a county magistrate, and the Cheng family will also decline.
But Cheng Changyin's becoming the consort means that the Cheng family has become relatives, and the Cheng family's room for improvement has been opened up. This is of course a great thing for the future of the entire family.
Cheng Ruobing smiled and asked again: "I heard that my nephew has also been promoted to an official?"
Li Ye smiled and nodded, "I don't know what the official is. One is the Xuejie Colonel, and then he is named Viscount of Wugong County. Uncle Shi, please explain to me."
"That's right! It's actually a real job. Captain Xuejie is an upper-level eighth-grade military official. The corresponding official position should be Yiwei or Prince Xunwei. It depends on whether the Ministry of War will fill this vacancy for you."
"What about the Viscount?"
Cheng Ruobing stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Viscount is not simple. Although he is only one level higher than Baron, he is the fifth rank and represents a status. Let's put it this way! Even if the county magistrate sees his nephew, he must salute respectfully.
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At this time, a servant walked over quickly and whispered beside Li Ye: "Forty-Eighth Master, the Prime Minister invites you to come over."