The night deepened.
The girl in the room was already sound asleep on Lin Chuan's broad shoulder.
He gently picked up Princess Chang Le and realized that this girl was still a little too thin.
In the years that he was not in Chang 'an, there was probably no one to treat her cold.
Lin Chuan sighed slightly and couldn't help but feel a little heartache. He carried her into the room and carefully covered her with the blanket.
After doing all this, he slowly left the room.
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The wind outside was very strong, especially in the mountains at night.
The shadows of the trees were swaying all around, and the sound of falling leaves could be heard.
A tall figure stood in the darkness not far away.
The outline of his face was hidden in the hazy moonlight, and only a pair of sharp eyes could be seen.
He crossed his arms in front of his chest, his breathing steady like a statue.
"Lin Shuai, were you serious about what you said just now?”
Under the bamboo hat, the macheteman's voice was low and hoarse.
Lin Chuan strode over with his hands behind his back and raised his eyebrows.
"What do you think?"
"Li Junxian, you and I are old friends, so you should know my temper.”
"In the Great Tang, no one can change my decision.”
The macheteman under the bamboo hat fell silent.
There was only the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Li Junxian slowly said.
"I understand."
"Then Lin Shuai, how should I report to His Majesty?”
Lin Chuan smiled coldly.”
"If Li Shiming thinks I'm in the wrong, he can come to Yin Tai Mountain to find me!”
"The premise is that he has the face to do so!"
Li Junxian sighed.
"Lin Shuai, it's already been three years but you still can't let go of that matter.”
"Why can't you and His Majesty have a good talk face to face?”
"His Majesty still misses you and looks forward to your return every day.”
Lin Chuan's expression changed, and his gaze was complicated.
Three years ago, he led the Western Expedition.
He led 100,000 soldiers out of the Sword Gate and pointed at Tuyuhun!
His goal was to recapture the Great Tang's Hexi Corridor and open up a trade route to the Western Regions.
This would pave the way for the Great Tang's rise.
At the start, the army was unstoppable and triumphant.
But what he never expected was that he still neglected the human heart and humanity.
Li Er, who was praised as magnanimous and wise in history, also had times when he was muddle-headed and ignorant.
At that time, many of Lin Chuan's reforms and practices offended many famous families.
Under the implementation of the imperial examination and the various reforms in business and politics, the conflict between Lin Chuan and the five surnames and seven surnames intensified greatly.
It could be said that there were countless people who wanted Lin Chuan dead.
As a result, under the schemes of all parties inside and outside the Imperial Court, his army was inexplicably cut off from food!
Li Shimin even ordered Lang Yan to summon Lin Chuan to return to the court!
Imperial edicts were sent to the front line at an extremely fast speed. It was as if the situation was urgent!
Under the schemes of some people, rumors spread everywhere, and the world was discussing it!
The court constantly impeached him, thinking that Lin Chuan had the intention of rebelling!
However, under such circumstances, Lin Chuan led 100,000 troops and fought to the death with Tuyuhun and Tubo on the Sichuan-Tibetan Plateau!
Without food, they would eat tree bark.
Digging for grass roots in the wild.
In the end, he killed the army horses and boiled the rotten meat!
That battle was extremely tragic.
The general died a hundred times, and his body was wrapped in horse leather.
Less than 10,000 soldiers returned from the 100,000-strong army!
Fortunately, Tuyuhun…
It was still destroyed!
The Hexi Corridor was once again in the hands of the Han people!
The situation in the entire Western Regions suddenly became clear!
Lin Chuan had used all his strength to finally remove the last rock that had obstructed the rise of the Great Tang!
However, the price they had to pay was too tragic!
Nearly 100,000 soldiers were buried at the border!
These loyal soldiers of the Great Tang had not eaten a full meal even in death!
That battle shook the world!
The court was shaken!
All the conspiracies had quietly collapsed the moment Lin Chuan won!
Li Shi Min went 30 miles out of the city to welcome him, but what he faced was Lin Chuan's endless anger!
The people of Chang 'an would always remember that day.
On that day, the five surnames and the seven Wangs formed rivers of blood! He killed the mastermind of this conspiracy, the current Minister of War, Cui Renshi, on the spot outside the city.
On that day, Yuchi and Qin Qiong went to battle together, and the Chang 'an army tried their best to stop him, but they could not stop him.
That day, Lin Chuan cut off Li Shiming's crown and slapped the Emperor's face.
He cursed out hatefully,"Stupid ruler."
From now on, the monarch and his subjects parted ways. Lin Chuan abandoned his seal and left. The Great Tang no longer had General Tian!
Then…
Lin Chuan dismissed the army.
Only the four hundred personal guards were unwilling to leave and followed him closely.
Thus, they settled down in Yintai Mountain, Wugong County, 70 miles west of Chang 'an.
Within a radius of ten miles was their stronghold, facing the official road in front, overlooking the county town, and behind it was the Wei River, easy to defend and difficult to attack.
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
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The night was hazy in Yintai Mountain.
Lin Chuan pulled himself out of his memories and was no longer as angry as he was three years ago.
There was only endless disappointment and indifference.
"Talk? With what?"
"I'm at Yintai Mountain, only 70 miles away from Chang 'an. Does Li Shimin have the face to see me?”
"Does he dare to face the heroic spirits of the 100,000 soldiers on the seal tablet?”
"What General of Heavenly Strategy? You still want to be the emperor of the ages. You're just an incompetent ruler!”
"Return to the court. Is there anything in the Imperial Court of the Great Tang that is worth my return?”
Li Junxian sighed. He knew that the Emperor had completely chilled Lin Shuai's heart three years ago.
This matter was difficult to resolve, and he couldn't interfere.
However, he still hoped that Lin Chuan could return to the imperial court.
How could he not admire this legendary figure who single-handedly created the golden age?
He shook his head gently and sighed." Your Majesty has his own difficulties. It's not good for me to say anything now."”
"Lin Shuai, please take care of yourself and take good care of the princess.”
"I'll return to the court first to report."
Lin Chuan nodded and said,"Don't reveal my whereabouts to others.”
In the end, the image of the valiant figure appeared in his mind.
He added faintly.
"Especially the Eldest Princess."
Li Junxian nodded and turned.
In just two or three steps, he was submerged in the darkness.
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