I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

Everyone scoffed at Shen Changgong's statement, saying that he was so stingy that he could do two things at the same time.

However, Shen Changgong said that they should be frugal. After all, they didn't have much money now and they didn't make much in Chu State, so they should save some for military expenses.

In the following days, life remained peaceful. Yan Fuyao and Tang Xinyi were busy with government affairs and could only look at the baby before going to bed at night when they returned to the palace.

There was a lot more laughter and joy in the harem because of the addition of a little life.

The little prince opened his eyes two days later. Yu Ziling immediately held the child in her arms and let him look at her.

When a child sees his mother for the first time, he feels the most intimate and recognizes her.

Although he couldn't see clearly at this time, he still opened his curious eyes and looked at the world he was born in, full of curiosity about everything.

The wrinkles on his face gradually disappeared, becoming smooth and delicate, and more and more adorable, bewitching the women in the harem to the point of being at a loss. They scrambled to hold him every day, and even his father Shen Changgong had no chance.

The little baby doesn't like to cry and can sleep for more than an hour every time. He won't cry even if he wakes up or urinates or defecates. When he is hungry, he opens his little mouth to look for food, and he giggles non-stop when someone teases him.

Very lovable.

(The author's own child is like this. When writing this, I always think of the child's appearance when he was just born. It makes people's hearts melt.)

……

half a month later.

The western army of Yan State finally arrived at Yingdu from Chengdu.

On this day, Shen Changgong and Ma Ling, along with generals from various armies, gathered at the west gate of Yingdu to welcome the arrival of the Western Army.

The Western Army made great contributions.

The Qi army pacified the Liang State, suppressed the Liang State, went south to destroy the Qin State and the Chuan State.

The Western Army, led by Guan Shouchang, made great military achievements, expanded the territory, and pacified the entire western region. The northwest and southwest were all annexed to the territory of Dayan. Their contributions were not much less than those of Shen Changgong.

Such an achievement would not be an exaggeration even if the emperor came to welcome him in person.

But the emperor was pregnant and it was inconvenient for him to travel, and the sun was scorching, it was too hot, so he asked the two princes to welcome him on his behalf.

In Yingdu, the streets were splashed with clean water and red carpets were paved. The ceremonial guards and musicians were ready to welcome the triumphant return of the heroes with the most grand etiquette.

Standing under the parasol, Shen Changgong said to Ma Ling with a smile,

"Brother Ma, I have a child."

Ma Ling rolled his eyes and said,

"You've said this to me at least ten times these days, right? You have a son, but I don't?

What is there to brag about? My ears are callused from hearing so much.

Also, I am your uncle.

Your Majesty is your legal wife, and your eldest son must call her mother. According to seniority, I am your son's second uncle, do you understand?

Teach your child well, don't act like a little kid like you all the time!"

"Hahahaha, then Second Grandpa must give me a big red envelope for the New Year."

"Humph."

The King of the South is arrogant and ignores Shen Changgong.

Shen Changgong suddenly asked,

"Have you ever thought about what you will do after unifying the world?"

"I haven't thought about it. I'll go home and retire."

"You're not old yet, not even forty, you can talk about retirement when you're old.

In a few years, I want to go out to sea to see the scenery on the sea and open up a Maritime Silk Road first.

Let all nations come to pay tribute and spread the power of our Great Yan.

Wait until ten or twenty years later, when the prince succeeds to the throne, Your Majesty and I will not be old by then, and I will take her out to sea for a trip.

As for you, just stay in the country and lead the troops. Suppress any rebellion you see. Don't be idle."

"You guys go out and play, and let me stay and work? That's wishful thinking.

I also thought that after unifying the world, I would not care about anything else, and would take my wife and children back to the mountains to live a simple life with men farming and women weaving.

Fighting is exhausting, and it's time to rest after the battle."

"No, you have to work."

"go away."

Shen Changgong laughed again.

Soon, shadowy figures appeared in the distance, countless flags appeared on the horizon, and Yan army soldiers strode towards this side.

More than a dozen fast horses galloped out from the army and rushed towards this side quickly.

Soon, it stopped in front of everyone.

Guan Shouchang, Zhang Yide, Bai Wuan, Zhao Biao, Su Wuan, Wu Changge, Huan Qi and others all dismounted, ran over excitedly, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly,

"This humble general pays homage to the two princes. May your majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!"

Shen Changgong and Ma Ling immediately stepped forward, helped everyone up, and said,

"No need for formalities, you are all great contributors. Today, we have all come specially to welcome you.

I've been gone for several years, and now, I'm finally back!"

Guan Shouchang said excitedly with tears in his eyes,

"Your Majesty, I miss you so much! I wish you had been by my side commanding me these past few years!"

"What are you thinking about? I'm not a woman. If you have nothing to do, think about women more."

Everyone laughed.

Shen Changgong looked at Guan Shouchang and said,

"You've changed a lot. I still remember when I first met you, you were a bit immature, like an angry young man. You were always dissatisfied with everyone you saw, and you were prone to acting impulsively.

Looking at him now, he is much more stable and can lead a campaign to destroy a country on his own, and he even destroyed two countries in one go.

If I hadn't stopped you, you would have rushed to destroy the Qian Kingdom without leaving us even a mouthful of soup."

Guan Shouchang said a little embarrassedly,

“It’s all thanks to the prince’s cultivation, and with the advice of Chen Qing, Bai Wuan and others, we were able to win the battle.

Qian Kingdom is not like Qin and Chuan Kingdoms. They are superpowers and cannot be destroyed by me with just 300,000 men.

My failure is a minor matter, but disrupting the prince's plan to unify the world is a major matter."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Shen Changgong patted Guan Shouchang's armor, then looked at Zhang Yide and said,

"Old Zhang, how's it going? After all this time studying warfare, have you made any progress? Can you lead a battle on your own now?"

"That won't do. I can charge and drink, but if you ask me to lead the troops, I can't even figure out how much food and grass 10,000 men need in a day.

Don't ask me to be the commander-in-chief. I, Old Zhang, can't do it well. The position of the first vanguard officer of the Western Army must belong to me."

"Okay, if you want to be a pioneer, you will still be a pioneer in the first battle to destroy the Qian Kingdom."

Shen Changgong came to Bai Wuan again and said,

"The world-renowned Bai Shuai, who can cure children's night cries, has arrived. Do you know how many people in this city want to see the legendary butcher Bai Wuan?"

Bai Wuan smiled and clasped his hands together,

"I am not very talented or knowledgeable. I am afraid that I will disappoint you generals."

"You're a famous coach. Okay, let's introduce ourselves to each other at the dinner."

"As ordered."

Then, Shen Changgong saw Su Wuan standing on tiptoe and looking behind him.