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Chapter 21 Unexpected reward

The army rested all night, and the next morning, all three armies moved.

The closer you get to Chang'an, the more Luo Shixin can feel a new vitality, and that kind of atmosphere is invisible in Hebei.

The key factor lies in people. Only when there are many people can there be vitality and hope.

The damage caused by the great unrest at the end of the Sui Dynasty was too great and tragic. The official once integrated the population statistics: in the fifth year of Daye, the national population was about 8.9 million, but in the Wude period, it was only more than 2 million households, a sharp drop of nearly three-quarters, and nearly 35 million people died in the turmoil.

Nine out of ten rooms in the world are empty, so naturally lack vitality and less popularity.

Chang'an is different from other places. At the beginning of the turmoil, the Li family has established themselves in Guanzhong and has never experienced wars. Compared with other places, it has a new vitality and new atmosphere.

Luo Shixin was originally one of the twenty-three generals under Li Shimin. He was at the forefront of the army. Seeing this scene, he was also cheerful, but he was a little regretful when he didn't see Pingyang.

The army returned to the court in triumphant success and was welcomed warmly. Li Yuan even sent his confidant, Pei Ji, the first important official of Li Tang, to welcome him to the suburbs of the city.

When we entered Chang'an, the band played welcome music, and the people who celebrated the victory had been waiting for a long time.

On the way to the palace, the people cheered and set off firecrackers and fireworks, and every household was decorated with lights and decorations. The atmosphere was fierce and the gratitude and enthusiasm of the people of the Tang Dynasty were boiling.

However, as a discerning person, Luo Shixin still found a little trick. Most of the people came for the fun. Most of the people who really cheered were dressed up by servants or dressed in fine clothes, either high-ranking officials, nobles, wealthy merchants or servants they brought. I think so, now that the world is now settled and has not yet turned to the prosperous era, most people are still worried about food, clothing, housing and transportation. How can they have the leisure to celebrate the triumphal army? It would be great if you can come to make up the numbers and watch the fun.

Luo Shixin didn't care much about this face-saving project, but he was extremely concerned about the scene of Chang'an: Ancient Chang'an is worthy of being the most luxurious capital in ancient times, and the districts are neatly planned. Looking into the distance, all kinds of ancient buildings are clearly hierarchical and luxurious, and are even better than the tall buildings in later generations.

This is Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty, the center of the world, and the destination for thousands of dynasties to congratulate.

When they arrived at the Suzaku Gate, the soldiers who went out to fight received rewards at the Suzaku Gate.

Li Shimin brought heroic generals such as Luo Shixin, Qin Qiong, and Yuchi Jingde into the palace. Their vote was personally awarded by Li Yuan.

The grandeur of Tai Chi Palace was beyond Luo Shixin's expectations. Compared with the Forbidden City in my memory, I found that the Forbidden City was really weak.

This is true. The predecessor of Tai Chi Palace was the Daxing Palace of the Sui Dynasty. It was built by architect Yuwen Kai. It was strictly planned brick by brick and tile, extremely particular, and has a majestic momentum. It is nearly six Forbidden City sizes, and it can be imagined.

Li Yuan led all officials to meet with fellow officials like Li Shimin and Luo Shixin in the main hall of Taiji Hall.

The Taiji Hall is divided into the main hall, the East Hall, and the West Hall. The West Hall is where the emperor lives, and it goes without saying that the main hall is where important state activities such as the New Year's Day, the new emperor ascends the throne, the amnesty and change of the emperor, huge political decisions, etc. are gathered here. The East Hall is where the emperor truly handles daily official affairs.

Luo Shixin did make great contributions in the battle against Liu Heita, but he was not Li Shimin, and he was not as rewarded as he could not be awarded.
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