Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

When Li Ji returned to the camp, the scene was like a lively painting slowly unfolding in the wilderness.

The military flags fluttered in the wind, and every wave seemed to be cheering for this great victory.

The tents were connected to each other, neatly arranged like chess pieces on a chessboard. Soldiers were moving around inside and outside the tents, with laughter and joy rising and falling, forming a sea of ​​joy.

Winning a battle is like a spring breeze, making everyone feel extremely relaxed.

The young soldiers' eyes were filled with anticipation of receiving rewards from His Majesty after returning to Chang'an.

They gathered in groups of three or five, some excitedly describing their imagined scenes: "Your Majesty will surely reward me with a lot of treasures, and then I will build a big house for my family."

Some were full of ambition: "I hope to be promoted and make more military achievements for the Tang Dynasty!"

Others fantasize about the grand awarding ceremony, where they stand in the court and receive the envious gazes of everyone.

Their words are full of expectations for the future.

In the commander-in-chief's tent, Li Shimin and his three close friends were immersed in this cheerful atmosphere.

The tent was filled with the aroma of wine, which was the unique fragrance emitted by the mellow and strong Xiaobai Gan.

The wine ripples in the exquisite wine glass, as if there is a flame burning in it. With every sip of wine, you can feel the heat spreading all the way down your throat, like a line of fire running through your body, burning all the worries and stress to ashes.

Accompanying it were all kinds of mouth-watering delicacies. The table was filled with delicacies shipped from Xianyang.

The roasted lamb leg is sizzling with oil while being roasted over the fire. Gently cut it with a knife, and the tender and juicy lamb meat is revealed. The texture is permeated with the fragrance of spices. The tempting aroma hits your nose before you even put it in your mouth.

Take a bite, and the tenderness of the lamb and the richness of the spices blend perfectly in your mouth.

There are also bear paws that are steamed to perfection. The meat is soft and chewy, and the melt-in-your-mouth texture is intoxicating. Every bit of meat is full of rich flavor.

The various exquisite side dishes are equally impressive. The cold-mixed wild vegetables exude a fresh scent of the fields, which is the taste of nature. They are refreshing and delicious, adding a unique touch of freshness to the greasy table.

The pickled cucumbers are salty and appetizing, and each piece absorbs the rich flavor of the sauce. It is a perfect match with fine wine.

Everyone is thinking, even the First Emperor in history books could not enjoy such treatment, right?

They sat around the table, drinking wine from large bowls and eating large chunks of meat. Their laughter echoed in the tent, almost overturning it.

They talked about everything from strange anecdotes on the battlefield to interesting folk stories and legends.

Li Shimin's face was full of smiles. He had never been so relaxed as he was now.

The battle ended so quickly, like a sudden gust of wind, and it was gone before people could fully react.

Li Chengqian prepared a large amount of money for this war, just for the storage of food and fodder, the manufacture and transportation of weapons, and the rewards for the soldiers.

Each expense was enormous, and I thought it would be a long, costly and arduous battle. After all, war is like a bottomless pit, and no matter how much resources were invested, it seemed never to be enough.

But who would have thought that now everyone is eating and drinking without restraint, enjoying the fruits of victory to the fullest.

It was as if he wanted to vent the pressure and fear of war that had accumulated in these days in this way, and in the end he didn't even spend the 20 million yuan.

This is simply an incredible thing for the soldiers who have been fighting on the battlefield for many years and are accustomed to frugality and hardship.

This level of wealth was like an unattainable dream that suddenly came true. They had never experienced such a life of extravagant spending.

In the past, every penny had to be calculated carefully and every grain of food had to be cherished, but now, they felt as if they were in a storybook.

The general has ordered them to eat as much as they want on the way back!

What was originally just an ordinary return trip was completely turned into an extremely joyful tour by Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was not a stingy person, and his son was so rich, he would not save money at this time.

He fully enjoyed this rare relaxing time, surrounded by his old friends.

They recalled every little detail of the past together, those life-and-death moments they had experienced together, those thrilling moments on the battlefield, which now became the material for them to brag and make fun of.

At this moment, he had put national affairs far behind him. He felt as if he had broken free from heavy shackles and gained unprecedented freedom.

He couldn't help but think back to the days when he was emperor. Compared to now, he was even worse than a dog!

Every morning, he had to face a mountain of government affairs. Memorials came like snowflakes, and each one carried the country's problems and the people's demands.

In the court, ministers expressed their own opinions and disputes continued. He needed to weigh the pros and cons of various opinions and make the most correct decision. If he was not careful, it might cause turmoil in the country.

People's livelihood issues are like a heavy mountain pressing on his heart. Wherever there is a disaster or wherever the people are living in hardship, he needs to pay attention to and solve the problems.

The border wars never ceased, and he needed to constantly monitor the enemy's movements, deploy troops, and defend the territory of the Tang Dynasty. In those days, he was like a machine that never stopped, driven by responsibility and mission, without a moment's peace, and exhausted.

Even so, he still had to be pointed at and scolded by those censors, especially the hateful Wei Zheng!

Now, he and a few others have already discussed that when they return to Chang'an, they will resign to Cheng Qian.

They are going to Xianyang together to enjoy the leisurely and comfortable life.

Li Shimin always described to everyone with great enthusiasm the wonders of the bathing area on the second floor of Songhe Tower in Xianyang.

His words opened the door to the desire for pleasure in the brothers' hearts.

He said that the second floor of Songhe Tower was simply a paradise on earth.

Li Shimin's description of the foot bath on the second floor of Songhe Tower fascinated his brothers, and they were full of yearning for the second floor of Songhe Tower.

That itchy feeling is like a kitten gently scratching their hearts, making them eager to go back and experience it right away.

Qin Biwu drank the Xiaobaigan in his hand while looking at Li Shimin quietly.

His eyes revealed a hint of complex emotions. In his heart, Li Shimin had always been the lofty, wise and brave General Tiance, his idol.

He had witnessed Li Shimin's heroic figure on the battlefield countless times. At that time, Li Shimin was like a god of war, riding a tall horse, wearing armor, charging into battle, and leading them to defeat the enemy again and again.

Every decision he made was extremely wise and every command he gave was just right, which frightened the enemy and convinced the soldiers.

But now, looking at Li Shimin, who was slightly drunk, smiling, and chatting and laughing with his old friends, he sometimes wondered if he was dreaming.

This Li Shimin, who was very different from his previous serious and majestic image, made him feel a little unfamiliar, but at the same time, he could also feel that Li Shimin's happiness at this moment came from the heart.

However, he dared only bury these thoughts deep in his heart and dared not reveal them at all. His respect for Li Shimin prevented him from having any thoughts of usurping power.

When it comes to fighting wars, Li Shimin has an innate confidence and composure.

He fought countless battles in his life and created countless glories on the battlefield.

In his view, war is like a game of chess, and he is the chess player who controls the overall situation.

He had absolute confidence in his military talents and the fighting power of his soldiers.

Now, he heard that the Tang Dynasty was fighting on two fronts, but he was not worried.

Because he knew that the general who would lead the expedition against Tubo was Li Jing, a man with outstanding military talent.

He highly recognized Li Jing's military wisdom and command ability, so he firmly believed that Li Jing could lead the army to victory.

He was even imagining that when Li Jing came back, he would share these interesting things with him and then take him to enjoy this leisurely time together.

In Li Shimin's heart, he had the reputation of "Heavenly Khan", which he earned through countless victories and outstanding leadership.

In this vast land, which enemy would dare to easily go against him and the Tang Dynasty?

He was intoxicated with his own great achievements, and felt more and more that it didn't matter if he was not the emperor. Without that old Wei Zheng, he felt extremely free and happy.

However, just as everyone was immersed in this joyful atmosphere and enjoying the relaxing moment after the victory, a sudden piece of news broke the tranquility.

A Jinyiwei hurried into the tent, knelt on one knee, and said solemnly, "General, Commander Qin! His Majesty has ordered us Jinyiwei to return to Chang'an as soon as possible!"

The sound was like a sudden thunderclap, instantly stopping the laughter in the tent.

When Qin Biwu heard this, the wine glass in his hand stopped in mid-air, then he slowly put it down and stood up suddenly. The smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a serious and nervous look. He asked loudly: "What happened?"

Li Shimin and Yuchi Jingde also stopped what they were doing, put down their wine glasses, and looked at the Jinyiwei, their eyes full of confusion and worry.

"Commander Qin, the visitor is a small flag officer from the Northern Pacification Division. He has come with His Majesty's decree, stating that he can only speak to them after seeing Commander Qin."

Qin Biwu frowned, nodded, and said loudly: "Then please invite them in!"

"Yes! Commander Qin!"

After a while, a dusty young flag officer walked quickly in from outside the tent.

His face was full of fatigue from the journey, but his eyes were very determined.

As soon as he entered the tent, he knelt respectfully on the ground, clasped his hands together, and said loudly: "Jin Yichuan, the flag officer of the Northern Pacification Division, greets the general, greets all the generals, and greets Commander Qin!"

Qin Biwu glanced at Li Shimin and saw that he had no intention of speaking, so he asked, "What is your Majesty's order?"

"Commander Qin! The epidemic is raging in the Tang Dynasty, and the situation is extremely critical."

"Your Majesty has already dispatched all the Imperial Guards to provide disaster relief."

"The reason this epidemic has developed to such a serious level is because local officials concealed the facts and failed to report them, which led to the rapid spread of the epidemic and made it difficult to control."

"Your Majesty is in urgent need of manpower to handle this crisis. Commander Qin, please lead your men back to Chang'an as soon as possible!"

Jin Yichuan said anxiously, his voice trembling slightly due to anxiety, which showed the seriousness of the matter.

Qin Biwu was shocked when he heard this, as he knew very well that the harm of the epidemic should not be underestimated.

He didn't dare to delay even a little and immediately said, "Got it. I'll assemble the team and set off right away!"

When Qin Biwu wanted to go out with the small flag officer, Li Shimin called him.

"Who's that from the Northern Pacification Division? Wait a minute!"

The flag officer turned around and bowed respectfully, "General, Jin Yichuan!"

"Okay! Jin Yichuan, right? I'll remember this. Is the epidemic serious?"

Li Shimin frowned, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

"Reporting to the General, the epidemic was discovered in Guzhou! After investigation, the source of infection is now in Zezhou. It has now broken out violently in multiple states. Your Majesty is furious!"

Jin Yichuan answered quickly and clearly.

"Order us, the Jinyiwei, to find out the truth!"

"General, please try to avoid the epidemic area when you return to Chang'an. I have already given the map of the epidemic area to the army's quartermaster!"

Li Shimin nodded and said solemnly: "I understand. You all should go and do your work. Your Majesty's business is more important!"

Li Shimin said, "Thank you, General!"

After Jin Yichuan finished speaking, he and Qin Biwu quickly left the tent.