But what Li Ke didn't expect was that he actually met an unexpected person here, Li Shiji.

"General Li, why are you here?" Li Ke was a little curious.

"The minister is the new protector of the Dongyi Metropolitan Protectorate, and controls the military affairs and local defense of Youzhou and other places." Li Shiji said with a smile.

Li Ke was stunned for a moment, it is different from history, Li Shiji was still in Chang'an during this period of history, and did not come to Youzhou, and the establishment of Dongyi Protectorate was earlier than in history.

And the reason why Li Shimin appointed Li Shiji here is probably for Li Ke to fight the front station, or in other words, Li Shimin knows very well that the Dongyi Duhufu (Youzhou, Hebei, Liaoning and other places) here is related to Li Ke's next strategy, especially the strategy of Goguryeo, so he needs a reliable person to come over.

"Yes, I'm relieved that you're here, and I just have something to arrange for you." Li Ke said.

"Your Highness, just as you command." Li Shiji said directly, he knew very well that Li Shimin asked him to come here just to listen to Li Ke's arrangement.

Li Shiji served as the protector of the Dongyi Metropolitan Protectorate, which solved Li Ke's problem, and after giving Li Shiji a secret explanation, Li Ke set off to return to Chang'an.

It's been nearly a year since I've been gone, and speaking of which, he still misses his dad a lot, and he hasn't been angry with him for a long time, so I really miss him.

And it is estimated that after going back, the old lady Concubine Yang will have to cry again.

There are also little sons, they must have grown up, and they shouted for the third brother to bring them delicious food.

At the beginning of February 21 of the Tang Dynasty, Li Ke's Qinwang entered the Weihe Wharf again, this time not into the Cao Canal, but docked at the Weihe Wharf, because the current Weihe Wharf has also undergone a whole year of expansion, and the Datang Sleepless City needs a lot of building materials, so the Weihe Wharf also began to expand directly with concrete.

However, this Qinwang is not the Qinwang that Li Ke took at sea, but Yuwenlin specially developed it for Li Ke, the Qinwang of inland river navigation, the sail and the oars coexist, the speed of the countercurrent is faster, and the bottom of the ship is not as sharp as the sea boat, but it is not as flat as the flat-bottomed boat.

Unlike the last time, this time Li Shimin personally came to the Weihe Wharf to greet Li Ke, not only Li Shimin, but also all the ministers of the court were pulled over by Li Shimin, and the reason for this is naturally because Li Ke added so much land to the Tang Dynasty this year, which is naturally different from returning from Xizhou before.

got off the boat and saw Li Shimin, Li Ke was still a little moved, after all, it was his father, even if he didn't come to pick it up, he would talk about it.

"Erchen has seen his father." Li Ke gave Li Shimin a salute seriously, and Changle and the others who followed behind Li Ke naturally saluted Li Shimin together.

"No excuses, good job going out this time." Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand.

"Hey, Daddy, you want to kill me." After Li Ke stood up straight, it was originally the ministers who wanted to salute Li Ke and Changle, but before the ministers could salute, Li Ke walked over directly, and then gave Li Shimin a big hug.

Li Ke's actions made Li Shimin stunned for a moment, and after being stunned, Li Shimin was somewhat emotional, this kid has finally grown up. He also hugged Li Ke with his backhand, patted him on the back, and then said, "Okay, okay, such an adult, what kind of system." ”

"Hehe, dad, look at what you said, even if I am eighty years old, I am not still a child in your eyes." Li Ke said with a grin.

"Your dad won't live that long." Li Shimin said with a smile, "Come, meet everyone, Your Royal Highness King Qin has returned to Chang'an, this is all here to pick you up." ”

"The ministers have seen His Royal Highness the King of Qin, and he has seen His Royal Highness Princess Changle." Then all the ministers saluted.

"Everyone, it's been a hard year." Li Ke and Changle also gave everyone a salute back.

Li Tai, Li You, and Li Su are all here, because they are over fourteen years old, they all need to go to court, so they naturally come to pick up Li Ke at this time.

"I've seen the third brother." All three of them were also very happy.

"Excuse me, right, big brother?" Li Ke looked around, as if Li Chengqian was not there.

As soon as Li Ke's words came out, everyone's expressions were a little strange, only Li Shimin said without changing his face: "Oh, your reforms in Lingnan Road are very important, as the prince of a country, it is very important to understand these reforms, which is related to the future direction of the Tang Dynasty, so your eldest brother set off for Lingnan Road about five days ago." ”

"He will be there to help you keep an eye on all the reforms of Lingnan Road and some subsequent developments, and ensure that it runs according to your plan, and according to the time, you should leave the Yangtze River and reach the sea."

Li Shimin's righteous words.

And Li Ke stared at his eyes suddenly, and a "? No.

So, I'm back, my big brother went?! And you staggered away with me? You're sure there's nothing wrong with that.

"Oh yes, your eldest brother told me when he left, saying that he didn't have a place to live in the past, and if you go, you must have prepared a place to live, and he will live there for you, and there is no need to prepare another manor, so as to save money for the Datang treasury." Li Shimin added.

Li Ke: "......"

This...... The problem is that there is nothing wrong with it, but why do I always feel that there is something wrong with it?

Big brother, don't you like your third brother? You didn't even see me for a moment, and then you left?

"My eldest brother went by himself?" Li Ke paused and asked.

"Oh no, the whole family has gone, it is estimated that it will be at least a year to go, it is definitely impossible to go alone, didn't you say that you read ten thousand books, it is better to travel thousands of miles, by the way, let Li Xiang also go over to have a look, long insight, very good." Li Shimin said.

Li Ke: "......"

"Third brother, that, if there are any other places that need to be stared at, the ministers can also help you keep an eye on, and it is not okay to deal with the Datang government ministers, but I should be fine if I help you keep an eye on local government affairs." Li Tai thought for a moment, then leaned over and said cautiously.

Li Ke glanced at him with slanted eyes, his hair was still short, and it looked like he didn't want to have long hair, Li Ke said lightly: "Forget about government affairs, but I don't think your body has completely lost weight?" After I come back, the 16th guard of Chang'an will start military training immediately, and I will set up a special brigade in the chengguan, and you can train with the special brigade for five months. ”

"What does the Special Forces do?" Li Tai was stunned for a moment.

"It's to carry out special tasks, such as hidden missions, which is to disguise yourself as ordinary people and go to various wine shops, Qinglou and other places in Chang'an City to listen to intelligence." Li Ke said without changing his face.

"Okay, then third brother, I'll go when you start." Li Tai's eyes immediately lit up.

"Well, don't worry, you won't be able to run." Li Ke nodded.