Chang'an, Daming Palace. "Your Majesty, good news, good news." Jia Ming walked in quickly, delighted, and started shouting from a distance. "Oh. Why are you so happy?" Li Danyou was quite surprised. "Your Majesty, the prince is back, the prince is back." Jia Ming handed over the urgent report in his hand and said, "This is the urgent report from the prince. He is already on his way back." "Seriously?" Li Danmeng He stood up, his eyes widened, his face was full of joy, and he said with a smile: "It'll be good to come back! It'll be good to come back!" His eyes were full of kindness, and he said: "It's been almost three years, and I haven't seen Saburo. , I wonder if Sanlang has grown taller? Has Sanlang become stronger? " Speaking of this, with tears in his eyes, he said: "The battle was very hard. Sanlang fought for three years and went through a lot of hardships. I always think about it. Son, I feel bad. "Li Dan is not a good emperor, but he is a good father. He loves his children very much, especially Li Longji. When I think of Li Longji fighting abroad and going through all kinds of hardships, I feel uncomfortable. "Your Majesty, I don't think so." Jia Ming shook his head and said with a smile on his face: "The prince is responsible for doing great things. He is a roc with spread wings. When he soars in the nine heavens, the hard work may be unbearable for others. , but he was very happy with the prince. " "Haha." Li Dan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Well, you are right, Sanlang does big things, and hard work is for him. "It's so sweet." "Sanlang is really amazing. He defeated Tubo during this expedition, conquered Pakistan and Afghanistan, and defeated the Western Regions." Li Dan walked around, the smile on his face getting bigger and bigger, like a blooming flower, and said: "He has expanded thousands of miles this time! I have made such great achievements in my three years of reign, even Emperor Taizong can only do this." Well." If we only talk about foreign wars. Li Longji's achievements this time should exceed that of Tang Taizong. However, Tang Taizong also had cultural governance and the great contribution of founding the Tang Dynasty. If added together, Li Longji's achievements are still incomparable. "Your Majesty, don't just worry about being happy. The prince's return is a big event. How should we welcome him?" Jia Ming reminded. "Yes! You are right to remind me!" Li Dan nodded heavily, expressed great appreciation, and said: "Sanlang is back. This is a great event, and we must welcome it grandly. Well. Invite the elders and others to discuss it." Jia Ming He responded and hurriedly went to pass on the message. "It has been three years since my restoration, and I have achieved such amazing feats. I am satisfied." Li Dan frowned and murmured to himself. Not long after, Di Renjie, Wang Xiaojie, Zhang Jianzhi, and Yao Chong came in to pay homage to Li Dan. "Sanlang sent an urgent message. He is already on his way back. Please tell us how you can welcome Sanlang." Li Dan's face was filled with joy and red light. "Seriously?" Di Renjie and the others were overjoyed. Everyone grinned and said, "Great! Great!" Li Longji was extremely smart and resourceful, and was loved by everyone. Not to mention, he expanded the land thousands of miles this time, making the territory of the Tang Dynasty unprecedentedly broad. This was a great joy. Who could not be happy when he heard that Li Longji had returned? "Your Majesty, a grand and solemn ceremony must be held to welcome the prince." Di Renjie said hurriedly. "Elder Guo is right, I think so too." Li Dan nodded heavily in agreement, and said, "Leave this matter to Elder Guo." "Follow your orders." Di Renjie obeyed his orders and loudly accepted the order. Next, they discussed the details for a while, and then Li Dan asked them to go down. "The old man will stay." Li Dan called Di Renjie again. "Your Majesty, what's the matter with you?" Di Renjie asked hurriedly. "Elder Guo, I think it would be better for me to be the emperor, or for Sanlang to be the emperor?" Li Dan asked suddenly. "" Di Renjie was speechless. How could Li Dan ask such a shocking question for no reason. This is not easy to answer. Di Renjie was stunned on the spot, not knowing where to start. "You go down." Li Dan waved Di Renjie to leave. Di Renjie bowed and resigned. Li Dan clasped his hands behind his back and kept pacing, as if he had something difficult to resolve. "Well, go ask mother." Suddenly, Li Dan stopped and thought of Wu Zetian. Li Dan hurried towards Wu Zetian's palace. Wu Zetian¡¯s hair was gray and her body was not as good as before. She was taking a walk with the support of Li Xian and his son. "Your Majesty, what are you worried about?" Wu Zetian looked at Li Dan who came in a hurry, and was greatly surprised: "But San Lang suffered a defeat.""Mom, why are you talking like this?" How could Saburo be defeated? Li Dan was quite unhappy and said, "Sanlang is on his way back." It¡¯s a triumphant return! " "Sanlang did not suffer defeat, why are you so expressionless and hesitant? "Wu Zetian asked puzzledly. "Mother, do you think it is better for me to be the emperor, or for Sanlang to be the emperor? "Li Dan asked suddenly again. "" Wu Zetian was so surprised that her eyes almost fell to the ground. Li Xian and his son were also shocked. They asked what did you mean for no reason? "What do you mean by that? ? "Wu Zetian was stunned for a long time before she realized what she was doing. "Mom, think about it. "Li Dan frowned and said: "I have been in resettlement for three years. Sanlang is fighting abroad and has expanded thousands of miles. He is extremely wise and unmatched. Next, there must be a life-and-death battle with Dashi. In such a battle, a wise emperor is extremely important. Saburo is wiser than me. Wouldn't it be better for him to be the emperor? " "" Wu Zetian was shocked again. Immediately afterwards, Wu Zetian looked at Li Dan with admiration and said with a smile: "Old man, I used to look down on you." You don¡¯t have extraordinary talents or a tough temperament, but you have a mind that is broader than the sky and the sea. " The position of emperor is so tempting. Who would give up this position? For the throne, they can fight against each other. Father, son and brother will not recognize each other, but Li Dan is actually thinking about who is better to be the emperor. This kind of mind is indeed It is wider than the sky and wider than the sea. No amount of praise can be given enough. "You two, father and son. In the same vein. Who is better as emperor? It¡¯s hard to tell my mother either. Wu Zetian thought for a while and said, "You have to make up your own mind about this." However, I would like to remind you that Saburo's return this time is not only to prepare for the war with Dashi, but also to deal with the accumulated abuses in the country. Think about it carefully, who is better, you or Saburo. " "Mother. So who is better? "Li Dan still couldn't figure it out. "Lao Qi, see the guests off. "Wu Zetian did not answer, but ordered Li Xian to see off the guests. "Seventh brother, tell me. "Li Dan hurriedly asked Li Xian. "Your Majesty, please don't embarrass me about this matter. How can I say anything about things that are difficult for my mother to solve? It's up to you to make your own decision on this matter. "Li Xian said hurriedly. "This is a taboo matter. A bad move will bring disaster. Even Wu Zetian did not dare to say more. How could Li Xian have the courage to speak. "xxxxxx" The news of Li Longji's return spread like wildfire. The people of Chang'an ran around They gathered at Xuanwu Gate to welcome Li Longji. The people loved him very much. Moreover, his performance in this expedition was so good that it was beyond words. Even the resurrection of the God of War Li Jing was just like this. , even if Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty went underground, it would be impossible if the people did not rush to greet him. The people's enthusiasm was so high that they rushed hundreds of miles away to greet Li Longji. In fact, since Li Longji arrived in the Hexi Corridor, There were people greeting and seeing him off along the way, and many people sent him one way or another. When they arrived at Xuanwu Gate, civil and military officials led by Di Renjie and Wang Xiaojie came to greet him. Pass the prince. "When the ministers saw Li Longji, they were as happy as if they were meeting their ancestors. Everyone grinned with joy. Nowadays, Li Longji's reputation is booming, and the ministers are proud to see Li Longji. "No need. "Li Longji waved his hand to ask them to excuse themselves. Then, after chatting with the ministers for a while, he went straight to the palace surrounded by the ministers. As soon as he arrived at the palace, he saw Li Dan and Li Xian, holding hands from left to right. Wu Zetian was waiting for him in front of the palace. ¡°Grandma. "Li Longji still admired Wu Zetian as a grandmother, and quickly stepped forward to greet Wu Zetian. "Sanlang, let grandma take a good look at her. "Wu Zetian smiled and was not unhappy at all because he was forced to abdicate by Li Longji. She stroked Li Longji's cheeks with her hands, looked at her carefully for a while, and said with a smile: "Sanlang has grown taller again! More handsome! It will surely charm many girls. " "Ha ha! "Li Dan laughed heartily, this is what Wu Zetian wanted to say. "Haha. "Li Xian also had a smile on his face, looking at Li Longji with great admiration. Although Li Longji made Li Xian lose the throne and killed Princess Wei and Li Guo'er, Li Xian did not hold a grudge. Because he did not care about the throne. He valued him very much, and Li Longji respected his uncle. As for the death of Princess Wei and Li Guoer, it was because they had a right to die. Even Li Chongrun did not hate Li Longji, but liked him very much. I met my uncle. "Li Longji greeted Li Dan and Li Xian. "No, no." "The two brothers come together??Block. Li Dan and Li Xian held Li Longji's hands from left to right, and looked at Li Longji carefully. They were extremely pleased. "Sanlang's expedition this time has expanded the territory thousands of miles, even Emperor Taizong can only do this." Li Dan praised Li Longji full of praise. "The Emperor Taizong has a majestic appearance, and the prince is quite heroic." Li Xian was also full of praise. After three years of fighting, Li Longji is taller, stronger, and more capable. He has the aura of a superior person all over his body, which can be said to be extraordinary. After questioning for a while, he entered the palace. Li Dan passed down the order and held a banquet to cleanse Li Longji. Although Wu Zetian was old, she also participated, and she was very happy and drank until her glass was dry. It's obvious that she really likes it. It¡¯s no wonder, as a grandmother, how can she not be happy when her grandson is so great? Li Dan had nothing to say and was even more happy. While having a banquet, they talked about the battle and the war. They were in high spirits and left happily. "Sanlang, come here." Li Dan pulled Li Longji into the imperial study, closed the door, and said, "Sanlang, my father has made up his mind, and I will pass the throne to you tomorrow." "What? Zen position?" Li Longji's eyes dropped. On the ground. (To be continued)