It is the busy time of autumn harvest.
The people in Peach Blossom Spring were harvesting crops in the fields.
Xuan Shen brought ten people from the training camp, and Da Lei Zi brought three guards. They stood with Li Lanzhen at the dock waiting for the people on the ship to disembark.
The ship looked simple and unadorned from the outside, but Li Lanzhen knew that it was very luxurious and that the people inside must be those two.
They finally came!
A wide and sturdy wooden ladder was lowered from the boat.
A dozen or so men dressed in black outfits silently and quickly descended the wooden ladder and took up positions on both sides.
The first person to get off was a man in his thirties.
Tall and with gentle features, he resembled a refined scholar, exuding an innate air of nobility.
But Li Lanzhen knew that this person was a ruthless man with both strategy and courage.
He spent two years eliminating the rebellious traitors, represented by the King of Jin, who plotted to usurp the throne.
Immediately following this, taking advantage of the momentum, they swiftly and decisively eliminated a group of officials who had disrupted the court, embezzled public funds, and oppressed the people. Those who deserved to be beheaded were beheaded, and those who deserved to be exiled were exiled.
Their family businesses were all transferred to the national treasury, which then became abundant.
He then spent another year reforming the court, sending away those old ministers who were stuck in their ways, who were loyal to Cao Cao but not to Liu Bei, and who held their positions but did nothing, to their homes to enjoy their retirement.
During this time, he did not forget to seize the opportunity that Li Lanzhen offered.
High-yield grain varieties such as sweet potatoes and potatoes were rapidly planted throughout the country.
Only when people have enough to eat can they settle down, live and work in peace and contentment, and wholeheartedly focus on growing grains and vegetables.
Only when the people are at peace can the situation stabilize.
Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them!
This person took all the blame upon himself.
Such as disregarding familial ties and killing his elder brother, King Jin.
Eliminating dissidents through bloody means...
But so what? In order for the Crown Prince to be able to smoothly implement various policies after ascending the throne, he was not afraid of damaging his reputation.
Now, he has handed over a relatively stable court and a country where the people can eat their fill and live peacefully to his son.
He then stayed in the capital for more than half a year, accompanying the Crown Prince.
Perhaps he felt it was time to leave.
That's why he brought his childhood sweetheart and beloved Empress Dowager to Peach Blossom Spring to begin their carefree days.
Li Lanzhen also heard from Xuan Shen that this person was just as ruthless in reforming the harem.
He had no compassion for women; he only cared about the Empress Dowager.
As for the other princes, they have all been given titles, enfeoffed as kings, and sent to their respective territories.
The princesses were all kept in the capital to be raised.
The remaining concubines in the harem were either sent to a temporary palace or went to their fiefdoms with their respective princes.
He also advised the crown prince that the inner palace should be kept quiet, otherwise it would be too mentally taxing and would slow down his efforts to govern the country.
While he was pondering, the Emperor Emeritus, with one hand supporting the Empress Dowager, was already almost in front of Li Lanzhen.
She quickly took a few steps and was about to kneel down to pay her respects when the Empress Dowager helped her up with both hands.
"Lady Li, no need for formalities. Please get up. From now on, I will need your help."
Li Lanzhen stood up, squatted down slightly, and bowed.
They are being polite, so I can't be impolite.
"You're too kind. The whole world belongs to the king."
This is also your home, so please feel free to stay comfortably. If you need anything, please just let us know, and we will do it according to your wishes.
His words were spoken with neither servility nor arrogance, and the Emperor Emeritus and Empress truly witnessed the meaning behind what Xuanzang and the Crown Prince had described:
Lee Suk-in, a strong woman with a noble spirit!
A short while later, a carriage came ashore, and the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager boarded the carriage and drove away.
Xuan Shen nodded to Li Lanzhen and then turned to follow her.
They were still putting on their clothes and carrying boxes downstairs.
Li Lanzhen then turned around and went home.
"Auntie, these people all possess extraordinary skills."
"Should we keep an eye on them?" Da Leizi walked quickly to Li Lanzhen's side and whispered.
Li Lanzhen thought to herself, "This big, dumb guy, doesn't he even know who he is before daring to stare at people?"
He shook his head. "No need. Your guard team should just continue with their original duties."
After saying that, he added, "Stay away from them."
The two distinguished guests have been here for a month now.
Their favorite thing was to put on fine cotton clothes and watch the people in Peach Blossom Spring working in the fields every day.
The lively scene of harvesting crops in the fields moved them.
After eating at the canteen once, they were so happy they didn't miss home and ate all three meals there every day.
However, their meals are all brought out by designated personnel from the main dining hall, and they are always checked before being served.
At first, everyone was asking who they were, and Xuan Shen and Bai Houpu accompanied them, explaining that they were their relatives.
From then on, no one paid any attention to them anymore.
Gradually, they began to converse naturally with the people of Peach Blossom Spring.
The retired emperor and Zhang Deshui had a very pleasant conversation.
She followed him to the fields every day, and the Empress Dowager was captivated by Liu Zhaodi's enthusiasm and cheerfulness.
The two of them had endless topics to talk about.
All of this came as a complete surprise to Li Lanzhen.
Their arrival did not disrupt Li Lanzhen's plans.
Every day, I did what I was supposed to do, busy in Peach Blossom Spring, Youzhou City, and Pear Tree Village.
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