In fact, it was not just General Moren who felt strange. Everyone present, including those present, felt something strange.
General Moren's status is indeed transcendent, but Su Dingfang has given him enough face. It is only natural for His Royal Highness Prince Jin to come here. After all, he is also a big shot from outside. Sending a prince can also show the respect the Tang Dynasty has for him.
Besides, since returning from the front line, Prince Jin Li Zhi has had nothing to do. He stays in his palace every day and only does things like this that show up in public. He has no real rights at all. But he is the emperor's son after all, and his life in Chang'an City is still good.
So no one would find it strange that he appeared in this place. He was idle anyway, and Li Shimin could assign him a task so that he could show up in front of all the officials and avoid being marginalized.
But it was different for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. When Li Xiang was not in the capital, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was extremely busy. Whether it was memorials from all over the country or various warehouses and silver, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had to take care of them personally and was very busy every day.
Of course, when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy, Li Shimin can have some free time. The palace has been selecting beauties one after another, and there are many more little princes and princesses than before. This is all directly related to the busyness of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Of course, Li Shimin was relieved, and Li Xiang was naturally relieved as well. Although Li Chengqian had acted recklessly in his early years, he was back on the right track in recent years. He also knew that there were some things he had to take care of himself, otherwise he would not be able to sleep. On the surface, Li Xiang was in control of the entire Tang Dynasty, but there were still many people playing tricks in secret.
Of course, even if no one was playing tricks, Li Xiang would arrange his own people to scare Li Chengqian. He knew too well what kind of person his father was. If someone forced him, then this guy would be the most suitable regent. But if he relaxed a little, there was no telling what this guy would do.
Under such circumstances, Li Chengqian worked around the clock every day and had little time to rest in the East Palace. He was either reviewing memorials in the court or conducting inspections in various places. He had no time to enjoy life at all. General Molun did not expect Li Chengqian to come, and Su Dingfang and others did not expect Li Chengqian to come.
But what these people didn't expect was that Li Chengqian actually appeared here, and a large group of people knelt down. Many of them lived in Chang'an City, but they didn't have many opportunities to see Li Chengqian, especially those old soldiers who had fought in the Western Regions.
After these people returned to the capital, if they followed the previous rules, their lives would not be very good. But the situation is different now. They have been allocated a lot of land in the border areas. Although these people cannot set up camp in the border areas, they can let their children and nephews go there to run the business. In addition to the rewards they received, they live a good life and can survive in Chang'an City, which is much better than ordinary people.
"Your Highness, may you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years..."
"Your Highness Prince Jin, may you live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years..."
As these people saluted, Li Chengqian quickly asked everyone to stand up. These people in front of him were not a bunch of good-for-nothings. They had all fought on the battlefield. Some of them were still in some confidential government offices and were considered Li Xiang's absolute confidants.
"Everyone, please stand up quickly. We are all in Chang'an City. We'll see each other every day. If I have to perform this solemn ceremony every time, I will have to minimize the chances of seeing you. You have all made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty on the battlefield. How can you kneel down at every turn? General Mo Lun, please stand up as well. You must have come all the way from the Western Regions. It must be very tiring. Let's go in and eat and talk. We must eat and drink well tonight. The Eastern Palace will cover all expenses."
Li Chengqian pulled General Moren up, and then pulled up several veterans next to him. If someone was filming here, this guy would definitely be a role model for face-saving projects.
Several veterans were so moved that they almost shed tears. They had fought for the Tang Dynasty all their lives and thought they had been marginalized. Who would have thought that they would still have various activities when they were old, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could even support them personally. This life was truly worth it.
For those young soldiers and generals, they also remembered this scene in their hearts. As long as you work hard for the entire Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty will never forget you. You will be allowed to appear in various occasions. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Prince respect you very much. What else do you want in this life?
Prince of Jin Li Zhi curled his lips at the side, but Crown Prince Li Chengqian was putting on a show here, and as a prince you couldn't go too far. Of course you had to work with Li Chengqian to help these people up. This was also very normal. If Li Chengqian went over to put on a show and you just stood there doing nothing, everything here would be heard by Li Shimin tomorrow.
You two brothers did nothing, so it's not your fault. But Li Chengqian did everything for the face of the Tang Dynasty court, and you just stood there like a nobleman. What do you think your father would think?
As the son of Li Shimin, if you cannot contribute to the Tang Dynasty, no matter how favored you are, you will probably be marginalized. What's more, Li Shimin has had a lot of sons in recent times, and such people have appeared in the palace one after another. Do you still think you are precious?
Of course, you are the legitimate child of Empress Zhangsun, which is indeed much more valuable than those people, but you cannot contribute to the entire Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin will not hate you once or twice, and he can also remember the kindness of your mother, but you keep doing this three or four times. How many times do you think this kindness can be offset?
"Thank you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince. Thank you, Your Highness, the Prince. I am truly terrified that Your Highness has condescended to sacrifice my humble life."
General Moren's eyes welled with tears, a truly heartfelt outpouring of emotion. A man who fought tooth and nail on the battlefield, how could he possibly outmaneuver the Li royal family? From the moment they were born, these guys were no simple beasts, their ability to win hearts and minds surpassed anyone else's.
