Chapter 69 Class Teacher
"His Majesty orders you to return to the capital as soon as possible after receiving the decree."

Yang Su could understand that no emperor would feel at ease leaving the military power in the hands of the prime minister, but his impatience was still disheartening.

He was already over sixty years old, but he still personally led his troops to climb cliffs and raid Zhao Zikai's camp. Wasn't it for the sake of his own country, Yang Guang?
After conveying the imperial edict, Yang Yue's face looked very unhappy. Yang Guang had fulfilled all his promises, and even exceeded them. It was obvious that it was not a good thing.

As the news that the King of Han was escorted to the capital spread, some of the rebels who were still resisting had to surrender, while those who had no ties at all fled into the mountains and rivers and became bandits.

Then they prepared to return to the capital. Li Jiancheng really wanted to stay here and exchange his merits for the position of Governor of Jinyang. At most, he would risk his reputation and seek help from Empress Xiao.

But he also knew that it was too early, and Taiyuan was attracting too much attention at the moment, so the court would definitely send experienced and prudent people to pacify the country and the people.

Li Jiancheng changed his clothes while there was still time and went out for a banquet. There were many people in Jinyang who wanted to invite him to drink and give him gifts. As usual, the bulk of the gifts went to Yang Su, but Li Jiancheng also received quite a bit.

A few days later, when Li Jiancheng returned to the capital, there were already seven or eight young men in gorgeous clothes following him. They bid farewell to him reluctantly, and there was a very romantic farewell ceremony with willow branches, flowers, and wine.

It was easier to go back than coming, and the troops became more streamlined the further they went. They finally returned to the capital city, exhausted. The emperor ordered the Right Prime Minister Su Wei to lead the six ministers to go out to welcome them.

After the imperial edict was announced to express condolences, everyone came forward to speak. Li Jiancheng keenly sensed something wrong. It seemed that the weight of the Right Prime Minister Su Wei in the court had increased a lot.

In the past, Su Wei was just a decoration in the court. Yang Su suppressed him even more harshly than Gao Zuo did in the past. None of the six ministers paid any attention to Su Wei, but now they have a feeling of respect for him and even allow Su Wei to represent them.

Yang Su's face showed no emotion. Li Jiancheng glanced at Yang Yue, also without any expression. But Yang Yue was usually the kind of person who would pick a fight even for nothing. Now that there was such a sign, he pretended not to see it. It was obvious that he was enduring it.

Li Jiancheng took a deep breath. It was so nice to smell this familiar smell.

Yang Guang was very delighted when he came to the court to pay homage to the emperor and to present the military command. He was now increasingly unwilling to hide his emotions, so at the celebratory banquet, the emperor tore open his dragon robe, stood on the imperial desk and danced himself. Li Jiancheng appreciated the dance the emperor danced for him.

It has to be said that a handsome man like Yang Guang can get people drunk with his dancing.

After the banquet, Li Jiancheng returned home. His family was counting the things he brought back. There were dozens of carts. Li Yuan, who had just returned from the northern border, looked worried when he saw them.

Although Qimin Khan gave him some gifts on his trip, except for the horses, the rest of the gifts were more than enough to fit into one carriage. How come the South is so much richer than the North?

"My dear, you are back. You have lost weight."

"I heard from Zhao Da and his men who just came back that Da Langjun was the first to quell the rebellion, and His Majesty has given you and Zuo Pushe a banquet."

"Hurry up and tell the backyard to boil some water. My dear husband has just returned from the battlefield and needs to take a bath and change his clothes."

The servants hurried to do their work at the steward's command, but everyone was happy. Being able to serve in the Duke's Mansion was a relationship between master and servant for several generations. Moreover, the Li family was prominent, so they could enjoy peace in the capital.

Li Jiancheng bowed to his father and asked, "Is mother feeling better? Have you tried the prescription I found?"

Last winter, Dou gave birth to Li Jiancheng's fourth brother, but the baby was born in reverse order, meaning the feet came out first. Dou had to sit in confinement for three full months before she regained some strength.

The originally healthy body became somewhat weak. The Li and Dou families naturally spared no expense in seeking good doctors and miraculous medicines, but after using multiple prescriptions, there was no miraculous effect. Li Yuan sighed and shook his head, but still comforted his son: "You don't have to worry too much. In the future... um... your mother won't damage her vitality so much again. As long as you take good care of her, she will get better."

"Let your mother take a look first, otherwise she will always miss you."

Li Yuan went there first, while Li Jiancheng changed into his old clothes that he used to wear at home in the front yard. According to the steward, he was afraid that the fierce aura that Li Jiancheng brought back from the battlefield would offend his wife.

You have to wear old clothes that were stained with literary spirit when you were studying to create a peaceful atmosphere. This will be beneficial to both your family and your work.

When he was about to reach the back bedroom, Li Jiancheng turned around and saw two children about five or six years old sneaking around behind the flower bed in the distance, watching him. Li Jiancheng laughed and said, "It's only been two months since we last met, and you don't recognize me?"

Then he pointed at the thinner figure behind him and said, "Ah Ju, didn't I tell you to put an extra piece of clothing on Da De when you take your brother out to play?"

Ah Ju felt a little aggrieved when he heard this. He remembered it and tried to persuade his brother, but his brother wanted to do the same as him, saying that one more piece of clothing would be heavy and he would not be able to run fast.

Ah Ju ran over holding his brother's hand, but he was angry and didn't say anything. Li Jiancheng knew what was going on: "Aju reminded him, but Dade didn't listen, right?"

Ah Ju seemed to have won a battle, but being a man of great loyalty, he did not nod, while Da De shrank his head in fear.

The child was born in a normal position, but for some reason, he was thin and sickly. So Shen Guang was asked to invite the abbot of Chanding Temple to give him a nickname, so that he could grow up safely.

Li Jiancheng hugged them one by one, talked for a while and then asked, "Is Xiao Si still being taken care of by Aunt Chen?"

Ah Ju frowned: "He is not good, because of him, we almost lost our mother!"

As soon as he said this, Dade started to cry: "I want my mother, I want my mother!"

"Aju, you can't say that. Besides, my mother is fine. I have invited several famous doctors from Jinyang. They will arrive in a few days."

My second younger brother has been a very smart, courageous and opinionated person since he was young. Such people will generally achieve great success in their careers if they don't go astray.

Of course, heroes are made by the times. Judging from the affairs of the King of Han, if Yang Guang had worked hard to govern the country, even if he was a little extravagant and indulged in pleasure, as long as the general direction was good and he could give the people a rest.

Even if the two brothers joined forces to rebel, the noise they made would probably not be even half as great as that of the King of Han.

After comforting his two younger brothers, he led them to the back bedroom. Dou had already propped herself up and looked at the door. She was overjoyed to see him back: "My son, come here quickly."

"Mother, the child is back."

Li Jiancheng turned around twice to let Dou see clearly that he had no missing limbs, and then sat down beside the couch to talk to his mother, telling her about the military situation and battles along the way. Ah Ju and Da De also came over and lay beside the couch to listen. Li Yuan sat not far away holding a teacup.

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(End of this chapter)