Datang: I was tricked by the system

Chapter 216 Sending Hero Zhang Home

Compared with the sluggish atmosphere in Chang'an City, Youzhou is much more lively.

On the one hand, after several years of development, Youzhou was already very prosperous; on the other hand, Li Yi led the troops to win the battle and destroy the Turks, which made the people's emotions extremely high.

What's more, there is another exciting thing, that is, their Queen Yihuang ceremony is just one month later.

For the people of Youtang, this is tantamount to double happiness.

At this time, the people of Youzhou gathered under the city of Youzhou, waiting for the triumphant return of Emperor Yi and his soldiers.

"I'm coming."

I only heard someone shouting from the city tower, and the people suddenly became excited. "Emperor Yi is back."

"Emperor Yi is back."

Chen Jinbai, Shan Xian, Xue Wanche and others went downstairs together, "Open the city gate and welcome my emperor back to the city."

The gate of the city opened slowly, and Shan Xian had already led the soldiers to form a formation to maintain order in the city. The common people were isolated on both sides of the road, on the one hand to prevent turmoil and unnecessary damage.

On the other hand, it is to leave a wide enough road for Yihuang and the soldiers to pass through.

The common people saw a group of people coming in a mighty way not far from the city.

Li Yi led the horse, Xue Rengui and Cao Xiu followed, followed by Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry, followed by Li Yi's golden scale armor, followed by Tiger Leopard Cavalry and Nether Cavalry.

The rattling of horseshoes could be heard endlessly, and even before Li Yi arrived, Youzhou had already felt the vibration.

The three armies moved under the city gate, and Wanmin knelt down to welcome Li Yi back to the city. "Welcome Your Majesty's triumphant return!"

"Stay flat!" Li Yixu gave a hand and motioned for everyone to stand up.

He doesn't like the feudal system, and he doesn't like people talking to him on their knees.

However, the feudal system is deeply ingrained, and it will not be changed in a short time. Coupled with the admiration and deification of him by the people, such rules are even more difficult to change.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty has been exhausted all the way, please return to the palace to rest." Chen Jinbai said very respectfully.

"No hurry, let our hero go home first!"

When it comes to the fallen soldiers, Li Yi feels uncomfortable. They are all his own people, his brothers and sisters. They will never come back, and even the remains cannot go home.

All he can do is to return to You Tang with their names and honors and the Heroic Soul Monument.

Chen Jinbai's eyes turned red, both shocked and moved, he let out a long drink, "Send the hero home!"

I saw eight guards slowly walking out of the army carrying a scaled-down model of the same shape as the Heroic Soul Monument, walking all the way behind Li Yi.

Li Yi turned his face to signal, and the eight of them had no choice but to go to the front.

This scene shocked everyone.

But what shocked them even more was that Li Yi got off his horse and walked slowly behind the Heroic Soul Monument, with a serious and mournful expression on his face!

The crowd became quiet, everyone became solemn, and their hearts trembled.

Paying tribute to the dead heroes is also praying silently in my heart, hoping that the dead soldiers will not have their relatives.

At the same time, they were also shocked by Li Yi's behavior. Neither the common people nor the civil and military ministers and soldiers of You Tang thought that their Emperor Yi would value the soldiers who died in battle so much.

would give them such an honor.

It has been the case since ancient times. The soldiers died when they died. The living people are too busy to take care of themselves. Who else will remember the names of the dead?

But their Emperor Yi erected a stele of heroic souls for them, and let them enter the city before him. What kind of honor should this be?To be remembered by the common people and by the emperor, even if he dies, is regarded as honoring his ancestors.

The soldiers followed Li Yi and marched forward in neat steps, while the common people stood on both sides of the road and tried hard to find their relatives.

Although the overall atmosphere was very serious, the people who saw their loved ones were all happy, and the expressions of those who could not find their relatives became even more sad.

Walking all the way to the square in front of the palace, the whole team stopped. Li Yi took up the heroic soul monument with his own hands, placed it firmly on the ground, and then bowed his head in silent mourning.

The whole army mourns!

They are all their own brothers and sisters, no one will not feel heartbroken, and even the soldiers who get along day and night shed tears for losing their comrades.

Three bowls of wine are placed in front of the monument.

Li Yi picked up the first bowl and poured it on the ground: "Soldiers, I have already arranged the road to heaven for you, so go away with peace of mind. You will still be a good man when you return to Youtang after 20 years!"

Pick up the second bowl and pour it on the monument: "Don't worry about your family, your relatives are my relatives!"

When it was the third bowl of wine, Li Yi picked it up and drank it in one gulp: "From now on, I will definitely not let my brothers die in vain!"

After finishing speaking, Li Yi turned to the people and said loudly: "I swear to sweep the Turks regardless of myself, and thirty thousand Diao Jin mourns the dust. Poor Wuding riverside bones, who are still in the spring girl's dream, I'm sorry, your son, your son Husband, I couldn't bring it back."

After saying that, Li Yi bowed deeply to the people.

There were low cries and shouts from many corners of the crowd, but it was obvious that they were suppressing their emotions.

They don't want to lose their loved ones, but Emperor Yi has already given them such an honor, what else can they say?

Not only do you not complain, but you are grateful.

I am grateful to Yihuang for giving them this honor, and thank Yihuang for being able to bring their heroic souls back to their hometown, so that they will not live in a foreign country and become lonely ghosts.

"Emperor Yi is benevolent and righteous, Youtang is prosperous!"

Chen Jinbai raised his fist in response to Li Yi's words, followed by all the soldiers, and finally all the soldiers and civilians responded in unison.

"Yi Huang's benevolence and righteousness, You Tang Daxing! Yi Huang's benevolence and righteousness, You Tang Da Xing!"

The hero's return home ceremony is very simple, and the time is not too long. On the one hand, Li Yi also wants the soldiers to go home as soon as possible to reunite with their families, and on the other hand, he does not want to make those people who have lost their loved ones more sad.

For the sacrificed soldiers, Li Yi gave them the honor they deserved, so the living soldiers should not be treated badly.

"It is my will that all the soldiers who participate in this expedition will be promoted to a higher level, and each will be rewarded with one tael of silver. Tonight, pigs and sheep will be slaughtered, wine will be rewarded, and the army will be rewarded."

"Yihuang, Yihuang." The soldiers shouted in unison, and they liked to be called Yihuang more than His Majesty.

"Ji Luo, pass on an order to hold a celebration banquet in the palace tonight." Those who have made merit will always be rewarded.

After making these arrangements, Li Yi looked at Chen Jinbai and said, "As for the pensions and subsidies for the dead and disabled soldiers, Aiqing and General Xue will calculate and distribute them together."

"I obey the order." Chen Jinbai saluted respectfully. After this incident, his inner loyalty to Li Yi was once again enhanced.

Not only Chen Jinbai, but all the civil and military dynasties of Youtang. With an emperor like Emperor Yi, why would they worry about Youtang being unhappy?Why don't you have a good life?

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