Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

The huge rock fell down, completely blocking the cave exit. The soldiers of the opposition were terrified and looked at each other, and despair spread among the crowd.

"What should we do? We are trapped!"

"It's over, it's over!"

"Quiet!" a leading soldier shouted loudly, but his voice could not cover up the fear in everyone's hearts.

Deep in the cave, Wu Tao, Hu Bugui and the knight hid behind a huge rock, observing the situation at the cave entrance.

"Fortunately, we were prepared." Wu Tao breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of pride in his tone. It turned out that they had discovered this mechanism when they were searching for treasure in the cave. In order to be on the safe side, they did not destroy the mechanism, but chose to keep it temporarily. Unexpectedly, it came in handy now.

"What should we do now?" the knight asked, "Although these guys are trapped, we can't get out."

"No rush," Hu Bugui analyzed calmly, "We still have time. We still have our troops outside, they will soon discover the abnormality here, and then with the help of our troops inside and outside, these guys will be unable to escape!"

Sure enough, not long after, shouts and screams were heard outside the cave.

"Kill!——"

The deafening shouts of killing echoed in the valley, startling countless birds. Hu Bugui knew that reinforcements had arrived!

He drew the sword from his waist, his eyes were like torches, and he said in a deep voice: "Brothers, follow me and kill them!"

After saying that, he took the lead and rushed to the cave entrance. Wu Tao and the knight followed closely behind him. The three of them were like tigers descending from the mountains, unstoppable.

The huge rock at the entrance of the cave had been moved away by the coalition forces. Before the opposition soldiers had time to rejoice, they saw Hu Bugui and his two men rushing in like killer gods.

"kill!--"

The sword in Hu Bugui's hand turned into a series of cold lights, and wherever it went, blood and flesh flew everywhere. Wu Tao and the knight were not to be outdone. They cooperated tacitly and used ruthless moves, and soon killed the opposition soldiers.

Inside the cave, the sounds of shouting, screaming, and weapons clashing were intertwined together, creating a scene like hell on earth.

In the end, the opposition soldiers were unable to resist and they threw away their weapons and knelt down to beg for mercy.

"Have mercy! We surrender!"

"We are just following orders, our crime does not deserve death!"

……

Hu Bugui looked at these soldiers kneeling on the ground begging for mercy expressionlessly, without any mercy in his heart. These people have committed many evil deeds, and their hands are stained with the blood of innocent people. Today is their retribution!

"Capture them all, leave no one alive!" Hu Bugui ordered coldly.

The coalition soldiers rushed forward, tied up all the opposition soldiers, and escorted them out of the cave.

At this point, the rebellion was finally completely quelled.

As the sun sets, the sunset glows half the sky red.

Hu Bugui stood on the hillside, looking at the Chang'an City in the distance, with a lot of emotion in his heart.

Although the rebellion was quelled, he knew that this was just the beginning. There was still a long way to go and many challenges were waiting for him.

However, he was not afraid, because he knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he would face them together with Wu Tao!

"Let's go, let's go back." Hu Bugui turned around and said to Wu Tao behind him.

Wu Tao nodded, and the two walked side by side towards the direction of Chang'an City. Their shadows were stretched very long in the afterglow of the setting sun...

The triumphant team was warmly welcomed by the people of Chang'an. The streets were packed with people welcoming them. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui rode on tall horses and slowly moved forward amid deafening cheers. The people enthusiastically threw flowers and fruits to them to celebrate the return of the heroic couple.

In the Jinluan Palace, the emperor was delighted and praised Hu Bugui and Wu Tao highly. He praised Hu Bugui for his wisdom and courage and his contribution to quelling the rebellion, and also praised Wu Tao for his resourcefulness and his great contributions to quelling the rebellion.

"Hu Bugui, you have made such great contributions to the court. I will reward you well!" the emperor said loudly, his eyes full of admiration.

Hu Bugui knelt down and kowtowed, saying respectfully: "It is my honor to share your majesty's worries, and I dare not take credit for it."

"Please stand up quickly, my dear minister," the emperor extended his hand to help him up, and continued, "I have decided to confer upon you the title of Duke of Anguo, and grant you a thousand acres of fertile land and ten thousand ounces of gold!"

Hu Bugui kowtowed again to express his gratitude.

The emperor turned his gaze towards Wu Tao, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and asked, "Miss Wu, what reward do you want?"

Wu Tao replied calmly, "Your Majesty, I only hope that Your Majesty can issue an order to allow me and Brother Hu to be together."

The emperor laughed loudly and said, "This is great news! I will issue an edict to grant you marriage!"

There was a burst of congratulations in the Golden Palace. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui smiled at each other, their eyes filled with happiness and joy.

After the rebellion was put down, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui did not indulge in the joy of victory. They knew that the people's lives were still difficult and there was a lot of work to be done. They took out all the gold and silver treasures from the treasure and used them for disaster relief, water conservancy construction, and agricultural development. With their efforts, the lives of the local people were greatly improved, and the once barren land regained its vitality.

"Brother Hu, look, people's lives are getting better and better!" Wu Tao stood on the city wall, looking at the people working hard in the fields in the distance, with a gratified smile on his face.

Hu Bugui nodded, looked at Wu Tao affectionately, and said: "Yes, all this is inseparable from your contribution. You are like a seed, sowing hope on this land and making it revitalized."

Wu Tao smiled slightly, looked into the distance, and suddenly had a new idea in her mind. She wanted to teach all the knowledge and skills she learned in modern society to the people here, so that they could live a happier life!

"Brother Hu," Wu Tao turned his head, his eyes flashing with determination, "I want to build a school here..."

 Peach Blossoms Shining in Chang'an Chapter 72: Escaping Danger

Wu Tao's idea of building a school in the local area was fully supported by Hu Bugui. They chose a beautiful and quiet place on the outskirts of the city and started to build the school.

"Miss, do you really want to teach these strange words to the children?" Chun Tao asked curiously while helping to sort the books. These books were all written down by Wu Tao from memory and hand-painted illustrations.

"Of course," Wu Tao said with a smile, "These are all treasures. They can help them learn knowledge and broaden their horizons." She picked up a book called "Basic Arithmetic" and opened it to Chun Tao. "Look, these are Arabic numerals. It's much easier to count with counting sticks."

Chun Tao nodded, not quite understanding, her eyes full of admiration for Wu Tao. In her eyes, the young lady was omnipotent and could always come up with all kinds of novel ideas.

Soon, the school was built and named "Taoyuan School". Wu Tao personally served as a teacher, teaching the children literacy, arithmetic, astronomy, geography, farming skills, etc. She also encouraged Chuntao and other maids to join the teaching team and pass on their skills in embroidery, cooking, tea art, etc. to the students.

The establishment of Taoyuan School has opened a door to knowledge for local people. More and more children come here to study, eager for knowledge and to change their fate. Wu Tao looks at the faces eager for knowledge, and her heart is filled with comfort and hope. She believes that these children will become the backbone of building a better home in the future.

At the same time, those chivalrous men who had fought side by side with Hu Bugui also chose to leave after completing their mission. They came from all corners of the country, with their own dreams and pursuits. Before leaving, they gathered at the city gate to bid farewell to Hu Bugui and Wu Tao.

"Brother Hu, Miss Wu, see you later!" A burly knight said with a fist, "The road ahead is long, we'll meet again if we're lucky!"

"Take care, everyone!" Hu Bugui also clasped his fists in return, his eyes filled with reluctance.

Wu Tao gave the amulets he made by himself to every knight, wishing them peace and success in their journey in the martial arts world.

The knights rode their horses and gradually disappeared on the distant horizon. Although they left, their stories and chivalrous spirit will always remain on this land and inspire future generations.

After watching the knights go away, Hu Bugui and Wu Tao turned back to the city. The setting sun made their figures look particularly slender. They walked hand in hand towards home, with happy smiles on their faces.

However, in this seemingly peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, a shadow of uneasiness quietly looms. In a remote border town, in an inconspicuous inn, a mysterious man in black is writing a letter, and on his envelope are written the words "Urgent"...

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on Chang'an City, giving this ancient capital a golden glow. Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand and strolled along the bustling streets, enjoying this rare tranquility.

"The children in Taoyuan Academy like you very much," Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao tenderly, his eyes full of doting, "the new knowledge you taught them really opened their eyes."

Wu Tao smiled slightly, "I just want to do my best to make their lives better."

Since coming to the Tang Dynasty, Wu Tao has experienced many thrills and hardships, but she has also gained true love and precious friendship. Now, she and Hu Bugui live an ordinary and happy life, Taoyuan Academy is also thriving, and everything is moving in a good direction.

However, fate always seems to like playing jokes on people.

That evening, a fast horse galloped in, breaking the tranquility of Chang'an City. The man was a dusty messenger, holding a secret letter covered with red wax in his hand, and looking extremely anxious.

"Mr. Hu, Miss Wu, it's urgent!" The messenger dismounted from his horse and without even taking a breath, handed the secret letter to Hu Bugui.

Hu Bugui took the letter and frowned slightly. He opened the envelope, quickly glanced through it, and his face suddenly became solemn.

"What's wrong?" Wu Tao noticed something strange and asked with concern.

Hu Bugui took a deep breath and handed the letter to Wu Tao, "Read it yourself."

Wu Tao took the letter and read it carefully. The letter was written by a close minister of the emperor. It mentioned that the Turkic tribes on the border were ready to make a move and had gathered a large number of troops, and seemed to be planning to invade the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, some discordant voices appeared in the court. Some officials secretly colluded with the Turks in an attempt to subvert the rule of the Tang Dynasty.

"How could this happen?" Wu Tao turned pale after reading the letter. She knew that the Turkic tribes were brave and good at fighting. If they really invaded in large numbers, it would be a huge disaster for the Tang Dynasty.

"It seems that our peaceful life is about to be disrupted." Hu Bugui said in a heavy tone.

"We must do something," Wu Tao raised his head, his eyes gleaming with determination, "We can't let those treacherous officials succeed in their conspiracy!"

Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand tightly and nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I won't let them hurt you, nor will I let them hurt this country!"

As night fell, Chang'an City fell into silence. However, in the dark, a storm was quietly brewing...