Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

The border wall appeared farther and farther away under the sunlight.

Cheng Yaojin, Li Jing, and their soldiers gazed at the repaired city wall. Li Jing's heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. "It's time to return to Chang'an and report to the Emperor."

Cheng Yaojin rode on a tall horse and waved his hand: "Brothers, let's go back to Chang'an to report our achievements to the emperor!"

The team set off in a mighty procession, and the soldiers laughed and talked along the way.

Cheng Yaojin said to Qin Huaidao, "This was not easy, but we did it. The wall is so strong, the emperor will surely be very pleased."

Qin Huaidao nodded and smiled: "Yes, although this journey was hard, but now I think it was all worth it."

Cheng Yaojin laughed heartily. "The wall was repaired so quickly thanks to everyone's concerted efforts. We must explain this to the Emperor and let him know that our border soldiers are truly remarkable!"

Li Jing smiled and said, "General Cheng is right. Everyone contributed a lot to the construction of the city wall. The instant noodles sent by Yuyu's family also played an important role. I should mention this to the emperor. Perhaps this is something we can promote in the army to prepare for emergencies."

The team moved forward slowly and passed through a small town.

When the people saw these soldiers, they gathered around them.

An old man asked, "Comrades, have you won a victory? Why are you so cheerful?"

Cheng Yaojin smiled and replied, "Old man, we have just returned from the border and have just repaired the border wall. Now we are going back to Chang'an to report to the emperor."

The old man gave a thumbs up and said, "It's really amazing. With you guarding the border, we ordinary people can live in peace."

The soldiers were even more motivated after hearing the praise from the people.

As they continued on their journey, Xiao Li said to Lao Zhang, "Lao Zhang, look at how welcoming the people are. All our hard work is worth it."

Old Zhang smiled and replied, "That's right. We are not only protecting the border, but also the well-being of these people. Once this wall is repaired, it will be more difficult for the enemy to break in."

As they got closer to Chang'an, the soldiers became more and more excited.

Cheng Yaojin looked at everyone and shouted, "Everyone, cheer up! We're almost in Chang'an. We must not lose our dignity when we see the emperor."

Finally, the city gate of Chang'an appeared before our eyes.

Cheng Yaojin and others reorganized their troops and walked into the city with their heads held high.

The people lined the streets to welcome them, and cheers rang out one after another.

When they arrived at the palace, Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing brought soldiers to meet the emperor.

Upon seeing the Emperor, they bowed respectfully. Cheng Yaojin stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, we have lived up to your expectations and have completed the border wall. This construction was fraught with difficulties, but the soldiers gave their all. We completed the border wall in just two weeks."

The emperor was delighted. "Excellent! You are all my loyal ministers. Thank you for your hard work. Tell me how you did it."

Li Jing replied, "Your Majesty, the soldiers have been working day and night to build the wall. Furthermore, the Yuyu family sent us a special food called instant noodles. These are convenient and quick, and they can quickly replenish the soldiers' energy. This has saved us a lot of time and greatly aided in the construction of the wall."

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, smiling, and said to the ministers in the court, "The border wall was able to be repaired quickly this time. I heard that the Yuyu family played an important role. They sent instant noodles to the border and solved the urgent problem."

The ministers nodded in agreement. Cheng Yaojin stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, the instant noodles from Yuyu's family are excellent. The conditions on the border are harsh, and the dry rations we used to have were difficult to swallow and inconvenient to eat. But these instant noodles, when soaked in hot water, are fragrant and delicious, filling our stomachs quickly. After eating them, the soldiers regained their strength and worked with more energy."

Inside Zuixianlou, there was a bustling crowd and the aroma of wine filled the air.

A customer came in exhausted from outside, his face filled with excitement as he exclaimed, "You know, I just returned to Chang'an from the border!"

The diners around were immediately attracted and gathered around: "Hey, border? Why are you going to the border? Tell me, what is the situation at the border now?" someone asked impatiently.

The returning diner found an empty seat, sat down, picked up a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, wiped his mouth and said, "When I went there, the border wall was in tatters and dilapidated. It was a really worrying scene. But when I came back this time, the wall has been completely renovated!"

"Really? That's great! How did you fix it?" everyone asked curiously.

"This is all thanks to the soldiers! They work day and night, their dedication is truly admirable. And, the owner of this Zuixianlou restaurant gave the soldiers something called instant noodles."

"These instant noodles are a great help. They allow the soldiers to eat quickly and have the strength to continue repairing the city wall."

"Instant noodles? What's this new thing?" The diners looked confused.

"This instant noodle is so convenient to eat. Just add hot water and you can eat it. It tastes pretty good. The soldiers all said it was good. With this instant noodle, we repaired the city wall in just half a month."

"On my way back this time, I kept thinking how lucky Chang'an is to have such soldiers guarding the border and such kind people helping us."

The diners around couldn't help but praise him when they heard this. Someone said with emotion, "Yes, it's because the border is stable that we can live in peace in Chang'an. We really should raise a toast to them."

As they spoke, everyone raised their glasses and sent their blessings to the soldiers on the border and Yu Yu's family.

Yuyu and her family came out of the kitchen. Xiaoyu smiled, cupped her fists, and said to everyone, "We are all citizens of the Tang Dynasty. Those soldiers endured hardships at the border to protect our country. We are just doing our little bit. It is an honor for our family that the instant noodles can help."

Yuyu jumped up and said, "Yes, we are so happy to see that the soldiers have enough food and are strong enough to work and build such a solid city wall! I will make more delicious and convenient things in the future."

Li Hao also said, "Only when the border is stable can Chang'an remain prosperous. This is what everyone wants to see. We are just a small contribution, not worth mentioning. I hope that in the future more people will pay attention to the situation on the border and do what they can to support the soldiers who defend our country."

The people around applauded, and an old man said, "Your family is so kind. You are a blessing to Chang'an for having such a heart."

"Yes, yes, your family can cook delicious food and make fine wine. There are so many things here. You have money and you are thinking about the border soldiers."

Yuyu waved her hands: "Hahaha, it's just a small favor, let's enjoy the food."