If it weren't for those mediocre officials in the court who were just sitting there doing nothing, why would the master have to do everything himself?
He sighed softly, spurred his horse, and led the victorious army towards Yunzhou.
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At this time, Yunzhou City was already in a state of excitement.
The reputation of "General Divine Power" Xia He is being praised in the streets and alleys.
When he was in his early twenties, he led his army to quell the rebellion in Youzhou, beheaded the enemy chief alive, and established an unprecedented achievement.
The storytellers in teahouses and taverns even described the battle in an exaggerated way.
What about "General Xia broke into the enemy camp single-handedly" and "General Shenwei roared and repelled thousands of troops".
The audience applauded continuously.
In the alley where the Xia Mansion is located, the festive atmosphere is even stronger than during the Chinese New Year.
Li Huilan's sister Li Huiying started making arrangements three days ago.
After buying chickens, ducks, fish and meat, he went to the city gate before dawn every day to inquire about the news.
When I come back, I always complain:
"How many times has this happened? Didn't you say you would arrive today?"
"Don't worry, sister."
Li Huilan sat in front of the embroidery frame, the silver needle in her hand moving quickly, and a peony was slowly blooming on the silk cloth.
Her voice was gentle, as if she was talking about something very ordinary:
"Brother He will come back naturally when it's time."
Li Huiying snatched the embroidery frame from her hand:
"You little girl! He's been away for almost half a year, and now he's about to return victorious, and you're so calm!"
At noon, Shan Ling suddenly knocked on the door.
"Sister Lan'er! Xia He's team has arrived at the Shili Pavilion outside the city! They can enter the city at noon!"
With a "snap", the silver needle in Li Huilan's hand broke into two pieces.
A drop of bright red blood oozed out from the fingertips, forming a small red plum blossom on the white silk cloth.
"I knew you were just pretending!"
Li Huiying clapped her hands and laughed,
"Hurry, hurry, let's go to the city gate to welcome them!"
Shan Ling stopped her:
"Don't worry, sister. Xia He has made great contributions this time. The emperor will definitely summon him. It's better to wait at home."
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