He was a general who spent more time on the battlefield than at home.
Was told that he could no longer go to the battlefield.
What kind of pain was that!?
Although the Emperor could not completely empathize with him,
He could understand a little.
He knew that the Li Lian was a talented person. The Li Lian's talent was all in martial arts, the art of war, and war.
He wanted to go to the battlefield more than anyone else!
Because he was the Li Lian,
He was born to show his talent on the battlefield!
The Li Lian had grown up on the battlefield since he was a child.
He had long been used to the golden spears and iron horses.
He lived a vigorous life.
He wanted him to abandon his armor and spear from now on.
He let go of the Southern Mountain.
Then, he would face all kinds of hidden knives in the imperial court.
How could the word 'pain' be enough to describe the turbulent undercurrent of competition?
"I will never be able to fight on the battlefield for the Emperor again."
The Li Lian sighed.
The Emperor's heart warmed, so he softened his tone and said, "Jing Ya's military exploits are illustrious, and your contributions are high. What you have done for Zhen and Great Zhou is enough. Zhen and the common people of Great Zhou will always remember your contributions.
"
Come to think of it, he had watched Li Lian grow up step by step.
He had watched him grow from an inexperienced rookie on the battlefield.
He had grown into the pillar of Da Zhou. He had watched him grow from a young general who only knew how to talk on paper to the commander of Tientse Province.
The Emperor sighed softly.
He was a person with deep feelings.
But reality always forced him to be hard-hearted.
The longer he was the Emperor.
His heart became harder and harder.
Thinking of his years of friendship with the Li Lian.
The Emperor could not help but show some emotion.
Moreover.
The Emperor felt guilty toward the Li Lian.
Although the Li Lian might not know, he had always been suspicious of the Li Lian. He was paranoid, afraid that the Li Lian would rebel and stand on his own.
Now that the Li Lian had served the country, his vitality was greatly damaged, and even his lifespan would be greatly affected. His loyalty was unquestionable.
The emperor would feel guilty towards his subjects. If he met a ruthless person like Liu Bang or Zhu Yuanzhang, he might just order people to drag him out and behead him!
Moreover, it was the kind of attack that involved the whole family.
Who do you think you are? How dare you make me feel guilty?
Who dares to make me feel guilty?! "
"This subject has one thing to ask Your Majesty for a favor.
Li Lian said embarrassedly.
"Jingya, speak freely.
The Emperor said with a pleasant expression.
"Speaking of which, I am ashamed. This subject has long heard of Lang County and Wan County, which are famous for their outstanding talents. Ever since I was conferred the title of Marquis Champion, I have never had the honor to visit them.
In addition, this subject has spent more time away from the Yan Nian in recent years.
Li Lian paused for a moment, "Therefore, Yan Nian intends to resign from his position as the head eunuch of the Ceremony Directorate and the Factory Manager of Dongchang. He intends to accompany this subject to live in Shiyi and recuperate.
"
"This …" The Emperor's first reaction was that it was impossible.
Feng Zizhi's ability to handle government affairs was superb, not to mention other aspects.
No matter how difficult and cumbersome the government affairs were, he could write down appropriate suggestions and statements for the Emperor to refer to as soon as he thought about it, saving the Emperor a lot of trouble.
However, Li Lian did his best for the country and almost lost his life. How could he not even fulfill this small request of Li Lian!?
Besides, the two husbands were loyal and worked hard for Da Zhou. They didn't even get together much. It was reasonable for the Emperor to agree to Li Lian's request.
Li Lian could see the hesitation on the Emperor's face and hurriedly said, "As the head eunuch of the Ceremony Directorate and the Factory Manager of Dongchang, Yan Nian has a lot of work to do.
He is always worried about this subject's health and is absent-minded. It is inevitable that he will make mistakes on official matters. He also feels that it is not good to delay government affairs, so he wants to ask Your Majesty to choose someone else to take over his position. "
He looked at the Emperor with eager eyes.
Seeing this, the Emperor's heart softened and he could only reluctantly nod. "I will find someone else to temporarily replace the head eunuch of the Ceremony Directorate. As for the position of the Factory Manager of Dongchang, let Yan Nian continue to hold it!"
He thought carefully for Li Lian and Feng Zizhi.
As the Factory Manager of Dongchang, Feng Zizhi offended a lot of people. If he removed Feng Zizhi from his position, there would be a lot of blind people who would bully him.
"This subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace."
Li Lian said happily.
He didn't care so much. In any case, he would just remove the position of the Ceremony Directorate.
"Why aren't you putting on your armor?
Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi?
Julü Lahui?
Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi? Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi? Qiu Zizhi?
Qiu Zizhi?
Li Lian put on the plastic snow suit one by one and smiled.
He said, "Your Majesty, this subject asks you for one more thing."
"Your Majesty."
At this moment, the Emperor was the most soft-hearted towards Li Lian. As long as the request wasn't too excessive, he would definitely agree to it.
"Say it!"
After the Emperor removed the knot in his heart towards Li Lian, his relationship with Li Lian became much closer. When he spoke, he didn't treat Li Lian as a foreign subject.
"This subject's son is Li Lian, seventeen years old. His temperament is firm and resolute. He is courageous and courageous. He is proficient in both civil and military matters. He is clean and honest …" Li Lian fiercely praised his son.
After "introducing" Li Lian with great difficulty, Li Lian revealed his true intentions.
"This subject has long heard that Princess Chang 'an has a gentle temperament. She is intelligent, kind, elegant and generous. Her talent is outstanding …" A lot of praise was spat out as if it didn't cost money.
The Emperor was speechless.
Was he really talking about his precious daughter Chang 'an and not a fairy from heaven?
But soon after, the Emperor's face darkened.
Although Li Lian hadn't said his request, the Emperor already knew the meaning behind it.
Li Lian …
He was Jingya's adopted son from his elder brother. He was the next Marquis Champion.
His father was Rong En Bo. His mother was the legitimate daughter of the former Minister of Rites, Zhang Xu. His elder brother was Jia Hu, Jia Bowen.
His family was upright and upright. There had always been no messy matters at home. The big Marquis Champion didn't even have a female master. As long as she married, she would immediately be in charge of the household.
Moreover, the Emperor had seen Li Lian several times in the palace. This young man was indeed a talented person. He was both literate and martial. He was neither arrogant nor impetuous. He could be considered the top young talent in the capital. God knows how many people were coveting him. He was barely worthy of his Chang 'an.
Of course, the most important thing was that the Retired Emperor, the Empress, and even Chang 'an herself wanted to recruit Li Lian as the Emperor's son-in-law. The Empress kept whispering in his ear. She was afraid that he would be influenced by one of his favorite concubines and give an edict to marry Li Lian, the best candidate, to another princess.
The Emperor had a lot of princesses and princes. But the one he loved the most was Princess Chang 'an, who was born from him and the Empress. He regarded her as the Mingzhu.
He also had the intention to marry Princess Chang 'an to Li Lian.
Li Lian's family was the top nobles in the capital. They were also the family of a meritorious official. It could be said that they were extremely rich and illustrious.
Li Lian himself was talented and had a good future. Marrying his beloved daughter to him was undoubtedly the best choice.
However, when he thought that his beloved daughter, who he had painstakingly raised, was about to get married, he felt as if the fresh cabbage that he had painstakingly grown was eaten by a pig!!
It made the Emperor feel very uncomfortable.
"… You are good at painting, and your talent is far away … This subject has heard of you and admired you for a long time …"
"Enough!"
The Emperor interrupted Li Lian, who was about to get to the point.
"This matter is already clear. Causing trouble is a big matter. I have to think thrice before I act."
Although he had already approved, the Emperor still decided to show off his prestige as a father-in-law and cut down that brat's spirit.
With a deadpan expression the Emperor was talking nonsense, "In addition, Lang County and Wan County are far away in Henan, the journey is long, the journey is long and tiring, it is not a good place to recuperate the body.
"…"
Li Lian's mouth twitched. Henan was far away from the capital?
It would take less than ten days to walk. If a fast horse traveled day and night, the time would be cut in half.
Your Majesty, this subject remembers that your geography was personally taught by the Retired Emperor.
The Emperor had to face the spittle of the court officials every day. He had already become thick-skinned.
He turned a blind eye to Li Lian's disdainful gaze and waved his hand, "This subject is tired. The Retired Emperor must be waiting for you in Ningshou Palace. You can withdraw!"
"Yes!"
Fine!
You are the Emperor. You can say whatever you want!
It just so happened that he was also worried about the Emperor!
Li Lian adjusted his armor?
Salary?
Return of speculation, fake and unscrupulous lawsuit?
At this time, the Retired Emperor, who seemed to have a telepathic connection with Li Lian, walked out of Ningshou Palace with Dai Quan and Li Mingzhu on his left and right. He stood outside the palace.
Seeing a small silhouette in silver armor from a distance, Retired Emperor no longer had the Son of Heaven's dignity, the shrewdness that would not change even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. From a distance he shouted, "Jingya!
Jingya! "
His voice was sincere and full of affection.
Hearing this, Li Lian's heart warmed. Ignoring the rule of not running in the palace, he ran all the way to the Retired Emperor.
"Your Majesty!"
"Jingya!"
The Retired Emperor didn't wait for Li Lian to stand still and immediately hugged Li Lian tightly in his arms. He hugged him very tightly, as if the person in his arms would suddenly fly away.
Li Lian also obediently hugged the Retired Emperor back. His heart was indescribably excited.
The Retired Emperor's chest rose and fell rapidly. He wanted to speak, but he didn't know where to start.
His hands trembled as he touched Li Lian's face. His mouth couldn't stop trembling.
"You naughty child, you didn't listen to me since you were young!
When I wanted you to go east, you went west!
When I wanted you to study, you went to ride a horse!
When I wanted you to come back safe and sound, you went to the front and got surrounded by the enemy and seriously injured!
After that, you didn't peacefully chase after Xiongnu. You were poisoned and had a slim chance of survival! "
As he spoke, the Retired Emperor became more and more afraid. He couldn't help but hit Li Lian's chest heavily.
Li Lian's chest was protected by a breastplate, so he didn't feel any pain at all. However, he was afraid that the Retired Emperor's palm would hurt, so he quickly squatted down and stuck the back of his head under the Retired Emperor's hand.
Hit me!
In any case, the harder you hit me now, the more painful it will be later!
Li Lian thought like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.
However, his slightly red eyes showed that his heart wasn't calm.
The Retired Emperor was, after all, old. He woke up early this morning and had been busy the whole day. He didn't have the strength to hit Li Lian a few more times.
"We already have half a foot in the ground. If anything were to happen to you, how would we be able to hold on?!"
He used the last of his strength to hit Li Lian's head twice. He couldn't help but cry.
"Third Master, don't cry. Lian 'er was wrong."
Li Lian also panicked.
In his heart, even though the Retired Emperor had abdicated, he was still a strong and powerful man. He could suppress mountains and rivers with a wave of his hand, and his might shook the four seas.
At this moment, the Retired Emperor's true feelings were revealed. Li Lian felt warm and moved. He unconsciously hugged the Retired Emperor and shed tears.
He didn't care how painful it was to hit the back of the head. He only stretched out his hand and gently swept the Retired Emperor's back, so that the Retired Emperor could slowly breathe again.
After a round of reprimanding (crying?)
And a "violent beating", the Retired Emperor finally vented all his worries and fears of the past two years.
After venting, he saw Li Lian's obedient appearance. He couldn't help but feel sorry for him. "Child, aren't you very clever?
Why don't you know how to dodge when I hit you? "
He slightly regretted that he didn't hold back and hit Jingya too hard. He didn't know if he hurt him.
"Imperial Highness, Jingya is worried about you and is filial to you!
Right now, he is our Da Zhou's God of War. He has an illustrious reputation!
If someone else dared to hit him, it's already good enough that he didn't fight back and beat them silly!
Why would he deliberately expose the back of his head for you to hit because he was afraid that your hand would hurt him? "
Dai Quan said with a smile on the side.
The older a person gets, the more naive and willful they become. They always like to be coaxed.
When the Retired Emperor heard this, he was like an old child. He proudly raised his head and said, "Of course!
It's right and proper for a father to hit his son!
Don't mention that he's some God of War. Even if he's not afraid of the heavens or the earth, he's a Monkey Sun who can fly a hundred and eight thousand miles. He still has to obediently stand still and let me hit him! "
He didn't feel that he had said anything shocking.
Li Lian also didn't feel anything strange. He took over Li Mingzhu's work and supported the Retired Emperor as if he was serving his own father.
"Outsider." Li Mingzhu rolled his eyes.
If it weren't for the fact that Imperial Grandfather had once matched her with Li Lian, and she firmly believed that Imperial Grandfather looked down on Li Lian's birth mother's Shi Clan, she really would have believed the rumors circulating outside that Li Lian was Imperial Grandfather's illegitimate son.
Clearly, just now in the hall, they were talking about Mingzhu and Mingzhu, but now in their hearts, they only had Li Lian in their eyes!
Li Mingzhu: I'm so angry!
But I still have to maintain a smile!
(_)
Mingzhu, Li Mingzhu's granddaughter, was just like the other "nameless" servants. She didn't say a single word. When no one paid attention to her, she followed them like an invisible person.
"You've lost weight!
You've lost weight!
The border is bitter and cold. You've suffered a lot! "
As soon as the Retired Emperor sat down, he took Li Lian's hand. His heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife.
Li Mingzhu, whose butt was still three feet away from the chair, glanced sideways.
Imperial Grandfather!
Li Lian, Niu Jizong, and Ran Feng used their injuries as an excuse every day. After the war, they didn't help with any work. They either went out of the city to roast whole sheep or rode horses all over the grasslands.
When they finally caught up with them, they pretended that they were seriously injured, but their bodies were crippled and their minds were strong. They were so seriously injured that they couldn't leave the frontlines. They tricked the soldiers into begging General He for mercy one by one. They even took over all of the work for these three people.
Under the surging emotions of the crowd, General He had no choice but to give these three people a holiday.
Seeing these three scoundrels living a carefree and unrestrained life outside, she and Lin Han, who were burying their heads in official documents, gnashed their teeth in hatred. They couldn't wait to put gunnysack on them and beat them up!
This kind of guy who only ate, drank, and played every day without doing anything could actually lose weight!?
As the person involved, Li Lian calmly accepted the Retired Emperor's evaluation and nodded without any guilt.
That's right!
He did lose weight!
It's been hard at the border!
He had to eat more delicious food to nourish himself.
"We'll leave after dinner!"
The Retired Emperor turned to Dai Quan and said, "Instruct the imperial kitchen to prepare more nourishing food."
"Yes."
Li Mingzhu looked hopefully at Dai Quan. Imperial Grandfather was so biased that he thought Li Lian had lost weight. As the most impartial and strict chief eunuch, Dai Quan wouldn't be the same … right?!
She swallowed the word 'blind' with difficulty.
Unfortunately, Dai Quan failed to live up to Princess Mingzhu's expectations.
Dai Quan agreed and looked at Li Lian with pity. He deeply agreed with the Retired Emperor's words.
"Imperial Grandfather is right!
Jingya has lost so much weight. She has to eat more nourishing food!
This servant will instruct the imperial kitchen to prepare more nourishing food that Jingya likes to eat. "
As soon as he finished speaking, it seemed that he couldn't wait any longer. He hurriedly left with the palace servants in the hall and headed straight for the imperial kitchen.
After Dai Quan left with the other 'outsiders', the Retired Emperor's expression became serious.
"How did your talk with the Emperor go?
"
"I told His Majesty about how An Fuhai and … sent people to assassinate me in the past two years. An Fuhai committed suicide on the spot.
After that, I told the Emperor that my vitality was greatly damaged and that I would never be able to go to the battlefield again.
Yan Nian also planned to resign from his position as the head eunuch of the Ceremony Directorate and Dongchang Factory Manager to accompany me to recuperate.
Also, I asked the Emperor for Princess Chang 'an to marry Lian' er. "
Li Lian honestly explained.
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
The Retired Emperor rolled his eyes. As expected of a grandfather and grandson, they were somewhat similar to Li Mingzhu.
In a fit of anger, he slapped the back of Li Lian's head again.
"You didn't tell me to be more serious, did you?!"
Li Lian still didn't dare to dodge and shrank his head back. What happened to being a fake father and son who were closer than real father and son?!
Why did the Retired Emperor hit him more than he hit his own son?!
"Did I tell you to say anything to curse yourself?
Don't you think it's bad luck?! "
The Retired Emperor expressed that he wouldn't take the blame for this.
Li Mingzhu was dumbfounded.
Who am I?
Where am I?
Who are they?
What are they talking about?
The two ignored the confused Li Mingzhu and continued to talk. After all, she was their own granddaughter (close subordinate/close friend?)
They wouldn't say anything.
"What did the Emperor say?
"