Chapter 80 The whole city is boiling
"Is that General Zhongwu in front of us?"

Beside the Wei River, thousands of Yulin soldiers were stationed and waiting.

The imperial guards in front were wearing bright armor and gorgeous saddles. They held sheathed swords and ceremonial weapons.

The Yulin Guards in the rear were armed with normal combat weapons such as spears, lances, swords, and bows.

The leading Yulin Guard held the imperial seal and shouted to Li Xuan.

"That's right! Following the order of the Shuofang Jiedushi, we are escorting the Turkic Khan Usumishi, Basimi Jiediyishi and others to the capital to meet the emperor."

Li Xuan replied to the leading general of the Imperial Guard.

"The sage has ordered that the Shuofang Army's elite cavalry be stationed on the banks of the Wei River. Each person will be rewarded with a piece of silk, fine wine, and meat, and will be allowed to drink for three days. The carriages and horses will be replaced by the Yulin Guards!"

"It's late today. General Zhongwu needs to move to the front of Mingde Gate, take a bath, change clothes, and wait for the next morning to enter Taiji Palace to present the captives."

The general of the Imperial Guard came on horseback, holding a staff of authority and gave orders to Li Xuan.

"According to the order!"

Li Xuan received the order.

Afterwards, the Yulin Guards took over the convoy, and only Li Xuan's personal guards were allowed to go with him.

Cross the Weishui Bridge and head to Mingde Gate.

Logically, Li Xuan's family should come to greet him.

But he didn't come.

Because this is a moment of imperial grace, according to etiquette, family members cannot interfere.

At night, Li Xuan arrived at Mingde Gate in Chang'an.

In the tent outside the city, Li Xuan bathed, changed clothes, and trimmed his hair.

After a long journey and feeling quite tired, Li Xuan slept comfortably for a night.

……

Zuo Xiangfu.

"Grandpa, didn't you say that Brother Seventh had already arrived in Chang'an? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

As soon as Li Shizhi returned to the Left Prime Minister's Residence in the evening, Li Yuying pestered him with questions.

Li Yuying wanted to go and greet Li Xuan, but she didn't know where to wait.

"Haha, don't worry, Yuying. This is an honor. Qilang will come home tomorrow."

Li Shizhi stroked his beard, and his expression was as proud as it could be.

After court today, he drank with his old friends and discussed poetry.

He commanded thousands of troops, became prime minister, and gave birth to a son of a genius.

Life is like this, what is there to regret?
Li Yuying was full of confusion. She didn't understand why her father and brothers were keeping things in suspense.

……

Outside Mingde Gate, at the hour of Mao, Li Xuan got up to wash.

At this time, the waiter brought Li Xuan a very gorgeous Mingguang armor, even the cloak was embroidered with gold thread.

The waiter also put a jade belt around Li Xuan's waist.

After some tidying up, it was already noon.

"General, you will ride this horse later."

The waiter brought over an extremely handsome white horse.

This horse is as tall as the Fire Cloud Horse, with a long neck and white fur like silk without a trace of other colors.

The saddle on its back was made of gold, and even the pad under the saddle was made of gold thread.

This is the legendary Arabian horse!
"rise!"

The Imperial Guards gave the order, and the Imperial Guards on their tall horses passed through Mingde Gate first.

Then there was a part of the Yulin Guards.

"General, please mount your horse."

According to the order, the waiter reminded Li Xuan to get on the horse.

Behind Li Xuan was Usumish Khan's carriage, driven by the Yulin Guards.

Next was Jie Di Yishi Khan.

Then came the nobles and chiefs such as Po Fu Khatun.

Finally, there are the spoils obtained from the destruction of the Turks.

Another team of Yulin Guards was at the rear.

In this way, Li Xuan entered Mingde Gate and came to the most prosperous street in Chang'an, Zhuque Street.

Traffic has been banned on Zhuque Street, and during this time period, only Li Xuan is allowed to pass through.

About ten feet away, on both sides, every five steps, there stood a Jinwu Guard.

Behind the Jinwu Guards were all kinds of Chang'an citizens.

They were waiting expectantly.

The two khans were captured alive, and the famous poet Li Xuan, who was well-known in Chang'an, returned to Chang'an to present the captives.

People heard that he was only sixteen years old, but he was able to defeat thousands of enemies on the battlefield and kill generals and seize flags as easily as taking something out of a bag.

The people all wanted to see his heroic figure.

While Li Xuan was still sleeping soundly behind the city wall, some people had already taken up positions and were waiting.

After the Imperial Guards' ceremonial guards and Imperial Guards passed by, Li Xuan riding a Ferghana horse came into the sight of the people.

"call!"

"Snow covered bows and swords, General Li."

"Flying horse shoots the tassel, General Li."

“Seeing is believing.”

"He has a great appearance and is the most handsome man in the world. There is no one better than him."

"What a heroic and majestic demeanor, a real man should be like this."

"Mounting a horse and holding a spear, dismounting and writing poetry, there is no one like him in the world."

"Riding a BMW, sitting on a golden saddle, wearing golden armor, and wearing a jade belt, what regrets does a man have to have?"

"There are few scholars who can achieve wealth and honor on horseback like General Li."

"It is the grace that only the young masters of the ancient times have. If I can serve you, why would I mind?"

"Hey, is this my Tan Lang?"

……

The crowds of people on both sides exclaimed in surprise.

The phrase they mentioned most often was "snow-covered bow and sword".

In Chang'an, "snow-covered bows and swords" refers to capturing the two Khans alive.

The artistic conception of heavy snow covering bows and swords made the people of Chang'an, including literati and poets, imagine many scenes.

They imagined the difficult environment in which Li Xuan captured Usumish Khan, chasing him for thousands of miles and capturing him in heavy snow in a bitterly cold land.

It can be said that this poem made Li Xuan's merit and reputation of capturing the two Khans even higher. Literati, scholars, common people, young men and women all had different ideas when they saw Li Xuan.

The young people regarded Li Xuan as a hero and the goal they pursued throughout their lives.

The young girl is in love and hopes that her ideal husband is someone like Li Xuan.

Li Xuan was the center of attention and felt a great sense of accomplishment. He waved to the people of Chang'an on both sides.

The people cheered even more enthusiastically.

Usumish Khan and others were sitting in the car. Although the people of Chang'an could not see them, they still felt the burning on their faces.

Among the people watching, there were many Turks, and their expressions were complicated.

This seemingly harmless general was able to capture the Turkic Khan.

The other Tibetans, people from the Western Regions, people from the Kushans, and people from the Arabs did not care. They just wanted the ban on Suzaku Street to be lifted as soon as possible so as not to affect their business.

Little did they know that in the next ten years or so, this name would frighten them again and again.

Halfway down Zhuque Street, Li Xuan met an acquaintance.

"Shichiro!"

Uncle and nephew Pei Zhou and Pei Huang jumped up and called out Qilang, fearing that Li Xuan could not see them.

Li Xuan greeted them with a smile.

"Seventh Brother!"

Li Xuan also saw Li Yuying, who was also jumping around.

Unfortunately, the Jinwu Guards were blocking the way and no one could get in.

Li Xuan could only signal Li Yuying to wait for him at home.

All the way to the sky, admired by all people.

What an honor!

The cheers stopped when Li Xuan walked to the Suzaku Gate outside the imperial city.

Because Li Xuan is going to enter the imperial city.

Li Longji specially left Xingqing Palace and led all civil and military officials to accept Li Xuan's "surrendered captives" in front of Taiji Hall in Taiji Palace in the imperial city.

After entering the imperial city, the Yulin Guards in front dispersed to both sides, with Li Xuan leading the way on horseback.

Entering the Chengtian Gate of the Taiji Palace again, the supervisor of ceremonies rang the ceremony and allowed Li Xuan to enter on horseback.

In the Taiji Palace, there is a Yulin Guard standing every three steps on the left, and a Longwu Guard standing every three steps on the right.

It extends all the way to the front of the Taiji Hall.

Every time Li Xuan walked ten feet, a eunuch would shout a greeting.

Usumish Khan could not help but lift the curtain to see the carved beams and painted buildings in the Taiji Palace and the even more majestic Ming Guang Armor of the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing that solemn and dignified scene, he finally realized the dignity of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Think about yourself again...

If he had accepted the imperial edict of the Tang Emperor, he would not have been ridden on the neck by the Uighurs.

Sorry for the first time!

On the high steps outside the Taiji Hall, Li Longji stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a crown.

Officials of the ninth rank and above in Beijing stood on both sides of the steps below.

Officials of the fifth rank and above and foreign envoys stood behind Li Longji.

They watched Li Xuan ride into the palace on horseback, followed by a long carriage.

When approaching the stage, Li Xuan dismounted and came to the steps to greet the emperor: "I pay my respects to your majesty."

"No gift!"

Li Longji smiled slightly and motioned Li Xuan to stand up.

He was very satisfied with Li Xuan's achievements. Two khans were captured, and the north was settled. Who would dare to disobey?
Next, he can focus on dealing with his thorn in the side, Tibet.

At this time, Li Longji had already determined in his heart that Li Xuan was his Huo Qubing, who could help him expand his territory and accomplish great military achievements like the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor Wu.

He is the greatest emperor of all time!

"The Shuofang Army, under the order of Your Majesty, went to fight against the rebels. It took three months and captured the Turkic Khan Usumish, the Khan Basimi Jiediyi, the wife of the Turkic Khan Pijia, Pofu Khatun, and the Turkic chieftain Dongsha Apodagan... In addition, fifteen carts of gold and silver objects and twenty-six bags of jewels were seized..."

"We will take him back to Chang'an for your majesty to deal with!"

After Li Xuan bowed again, the ceremony of presenting prisoners began.

"Let him get out of the car!"

Li Longji pulled himself together and gave the order.

The Yulin Guards opened the curtains of all the cars and signaled Wusumishi and others to get out.

The endless feeling of oppression made them breathless.

But they know what to do.

One by one, they came to the steps tremblingly and knelt on the ground.

"We, the sinners, have offended the majesty of heaven. We respect the saint and ask for forgiveness."

Usumish Khan has figured out that it is better to live a miserable life than to die.

As long as I survive, it doesn't matter if I'm being watched.

"In the past, Jie Li Khan forced Emperor Taizong to sign the Weishui Alliance, but he still forgave him. Although you have disobeyed me and offended the Celestial Empire, your crime is not as serious as Jie Li Khan's. Since you have surrendered, I will pardon your crime and grant you the title of General of the Left Guard."

Li Longji enjoyed this feeling very much. He showed the demeanor of an emperor of the Celestial Empire and conferred titles on the rulers of hostile countries.

This enthronement has no real power and will definitely be under surveillance, so he won't even have to attend the morning court.

He only attends symbolically during grand ceremonies.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Usumish hurriedly bowed again, with tears of gratitude in his eyes.

Next, Li Longji appointed Basmi Khan as general and Pobu Khatun as Lady of the State.

Wang Zhongsi gave the Turkic chiefs some rewards and ordered them to return to the Hetao area, where they were settled.

These chiefs patted their chests and guaranteed that they would obey orders without any second thoughts.

In the future, when the Tang army goes on campaigns, they can recruit soldiers and horses from these tribes.

A ceremony in which Li Longji showed off his military prowess ended. The envoys from the small countries were in awe, and lamented that the Tang Dynasty was too powerful, and even the famous Turks were destroyed by it, and the king was captured alive.

The civil and military officials were looking at Li Xuan, who was standing on the stage and looked very heroic.

They have different ideas.

Li Shizhi was in high spirits and had a smile on his face throughout the whole process. He was the happiest person on the scene except for Li Longji.

"Laugh! Let's see how long you can laugh."

Li Linfu secretly resented it.

He was smiling too, but there was a knife hidden in his smile.

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