Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 610 Return to Beijing
Bustling and bustling, people's hearts are boiling.

The crowd gathered more and more, and Li Qinzai was surrounded by layers of layers. The common people knelt down to worship the Buddha, and their piety and gratitude were touching.

Li Qinzai was a little embarrassed, he felt that he didn't deserve this great gift.

Rescuing Shanzhou at the beginning was really just a duty. Any coach with a little sense of responsibility would not sit idly by in the face of the lives and deaths of tens of thousands of people.

But he didn't expect that the people would regard their kindness more than the sky, and the scene of swarming and kneeling made Li Qinzai feel at a loss.

He never thought about what one of his decisions would bring to the people in the city.

At a loss, Li Qinzai winked at Liu Asi, and Liu Asi led his followers to rescue Li Qinzai from the crowd.

Chang Yi was about to bid farewell to the people, but Li Qinzai did not expect that their enthusiasm would remain undiminished.

The common people, who were obviously fleeing soldiers, took out countless foods from their luggage, eggs, rice balls, bran vegetable cakes, and a few taels of jerky that they hid all the way and were reluctant to eat.

One after another, they stuffed the treasured food into the arms of Li Qinzai and his followers. They couldn't help explaining, and their attitude was firm. If they didn't accept it, they would lose face.

Li Qinzai's attitude was very firm this time. They are all food for the people's lives, and they can't take any of it.

So a strict order was issued immediately, and the ministries were strictly forbidden to collect any food from the people, and those who violated the military law would be dealt with.

The tributaries were also terrified. No one dared to accept the military order. They almost knelt down and begged for mercy by the enthusiastic people.

The two sides were entangled again and again. Finally, Li Qinzai and his followers bid farewell to the common people and hurriedly rode on the road.

Li Qinzai heaved a sigh of relief after running so fast all the way for dozens of miles.

Repaying kindness is too enthusiastic, and it also makes people feel pressured. Li Qinzai really can't bear this overwhelming gratitude.

The speed of the team slowed down again. This time Li Qinzai learned to be smart and walked all the way with his face covered. It happened that the desert was windy and sandy, so he could protect his handsome face.

Cui Sheng rode on the horse, looked at him with complicated eyes, and suddenly sighed: "A man should be like this."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Li Qinzai turned to look at him.

Cui Sheng shook his head and said: "I think Cui Sheng is also familiar with poetry and books, and understands the meaning of the scriptures. The Haoshou poor scriptures still do not give up his ambitions, but after all, he has lived in Qionglin's poetry for half his life, and I don't know the sufferings of the world."

"I have read a lot of books. I think I have learned morality and propriety, and I have set foot on the road, but I don't know that I am still selfish and shameless, and I have read poetry and books for many years in vain."

"The heart of the people is the way. Li Jingchu, thank you for teaching me."

Cui Sheng's eyes were very sincere, this time his eyes were no longer hostile, and Li Qinzai even found a fleeting respect in his eyes.

Li Qinzai was quite surprised. This uncle had always been against him, but today he saw the people bowing down to him in gratitude, so he changed his mind?
"Uh, uncle, you don't have to be so serious..." Li Qinzai said tactfully, "I still like that rebellious guy from before, please recover."

Cui Sheng shook his head and said: "I finally understand why His Majesty values ​​you so much. You have a whole body of abilities, but the important thing is that Your Majesty is more accurate than me in seeing people. He knows that you are compassionate and have the desire to help the world and the people. Shan Nian, you seem to be lazy and have no ambitions, but you live a purer and more transparent life than anyone else."

"Cui was only out of Beijing to announce the decree. I didn't expect to get this education and benefit from it for the rest of my life. The way I seek should change from now on."

Li Qinzai sighed: "Whether the people are good or you are good, in fact, there is no need to pull me so high. Do everything according to your heart, do good or bad, don't feel guilty in your heart, and have no regrets until you die. This is how people live." meaning."

Suddenly he laughed, Li Qinzai hooked Cui Sheng's shoulder, and said, "For the sake of your admiration for me, why don't you repay me with Qiong Yao?"

"What do you mean?"

"This trip to the Northwest as an envoy, I really suffered a lot. Not only did I not get any money, but I also spent a lot of money. After all, I am also the son-in-law of the Cui family. My father-in-law is not here. Don't you feel sorry for your uncle? Brother-in-law? After returning to Chang'an, I will help you a little bit. If Jie'er knows how generous her elder brother is, she will respect and love you even more..."

Cui Sheng's face turned cold, and a word came out between his teeth: "Get lost."

Li Qinzai withdrew his hand regretfully.

I thought I had gained a die-hard fan, but who knows that it is a black fan, it’s fine if I don’t consume it, and even scolded idols...

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A group of people had been on the road for half a month. After entering Guanzhong, they encountered heavy snow, and the team had to slow down.

The snowy road was difficult and muddy, so Liu Ah Si suggested finding a post in Jingzhou City for a few days, and returning to Chang'an after the snow stopped.

Li Qinzai immediately refused.

From the day he set off, Li Qinzai was eager to return home, missing his family, his wife, and his son.

It's almost New Year's Eve, how can I waste time in a strange city?

Climb and climb back.

The team then continued to march hard on the snowy road. After more than ten days of crossing mountains and ridges, they finally saw the long-lost outline of Chang'an City.

Riding on the horse, Li Qinzai looked at the majestic and undulating Chang'an city wall in the distance, hot mist rose from his eyes, and he let out a breath, the white mist was like smoke.

"I'm home!" Li Qinzai said excitedly.

The more than [-] members behind him completely relieved the fatigue of the journey, raised their swords and raised their arms to cheer.

Cheerful roars and tears flowed together.

When they left Chang'an, there were more than [-] people, but when they returned, there were only about [-] people left. Everyone couldn't help feeling a burst of grief.

After being dejected for a long time, Li Qinzai raised his whip and said, "Let's go home first."

Cui Sheng grabbed his arm suddenly, and said: "Your Majesty has a decree. After Li Jingchu arrives in Chang'an, he will enter the palace to face the saint."

Li Qinzai was taken aback for a moment, then sighed, and said, "Your Majesty, why are you so anxious..."

Cui Sheng was also taken aback, then pointed at him: "You have the guts to say this in front of His Majesty, I respect you for being a man."

A group of people hurried to the gate of Yanping in Chang'an. Li Qinzai and others got off their horses on foot and led the horses into Chang'an City.

Resisting his longing for his family, wife and children, Li Qinzai ordered the trilogy to go home to report the news, while he and Cui Sheng walked towards Taiji Palace together.

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British government.

The recent British government was quite lively, and it was the end of the year, and Li Ji's descendants who were officials abroad all returned to Chang'an.

For Cui Jie and Qiao'er, many relatives have not met face to face. Originally, Cui Jie and Qiao'er were quite nervous, but they did not expect that the descendants of the Li family were very friendly to Cui Jie and Qiao'er. Cui Jie and Qiao'er I became less nervous, and gradually became a real family with them.

The people in the mansion were very happy recently, the military report of Tuyuhun had spread to Chang'an City long ago, the whole Li family knew clearly what Li Qinzai did in Tuyuhun.

When they learned that Li Qinzai pacified the Northwest with his own efforts and drove Tubo back to the plateau, and the Tang Dynasty completely included Tuyuhun in its territory, Li's house was boiling.

On the day when the army reported to Chang'an, Li Ji made an exception and had a banquet with the whole family, singing and dancing. That night, Li Ji got drunk and kept talking in a daze about having a successor and a prosperous family business.

Cui Jie was also so excited that she burst into tears.

Husband has never let her down, he is not only a great hero in his own eyes, but also a great hero in the eyes of the world.

(End of this chapter)