Section 1, Is this a time travel?
The wallet in his hand opened to reveal a photograph of a beardless man dressed in eccentric attire, yet bearing a striking resemblance to Li Shimin. How could this not astonish the soldiers, and how could it not surprise Li Shimin
It is merely a sleeveless jacket, a pair of dark blue jeans, and a pair of sneakers
The young man, who comes from the modern year 2012, has a very ordinary name, Li Yuanxing. He is a medium-level thug from the southern part of Xi'an. The legendary apocalypse did not destroy the Earth, but instead transported Li Yuanxing, who was worshipping his deceased brother in the forest land he had contracted, to the Tang Dynasty. Even now, Li Yuanxing still believes he is dreaming
Li Er is about to possess the world and become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, which can be said to encompass everything; however, what he lacks is the bond of brotherhood. Those sons of his father's concubines hold the title of younger brothers, yet they do not truly qualify as Li Er's brothers. His true brothers are only the eldest brother Jiancheng, the third brother Yuanba, and the fourth brother Yuanji.
Li Er cried, tears streaming down his cheeks
The sound of the trembling leaves startled the young man who was gazing at the mountains
Hurry and take me there! Li Shimin, accompanied by the soldiers of the army, arrived at a riverside where a young man was lying on a flat stone.
The heartfelt bond of brotherhood
The general strode over, holding the wallet with both hands, and opened it in front of the young man
Li Er understood that the young man regarded him as an elder brother. Listening to the young man lament, it seemed he was recounting how he had not devoted himself to studying over the years and had often gotten into fights. He even mentioned being imprisoned for injuring someone, expressing regret about not being able to see his brother one last time. His words revealed genuine emotions, and the bond of brotherhood was evident in his speech
The young man was shocked, looking at the general with a puzzled expression
Li Er remained motionless, and the two soldiers had no choice but to stand still beside him, holding their items. Li Er gazed at the young man lying on the stone; this face plunged him into memories, so similar, so reminiscent of his fourth brother, Yuan Ba, who dared to battle against the thunder but unfortunately never had the chance to enjoy the Li family's dominion over the land! Especially the slight furrow of his brows, which bore a striking resemblance; had it not been for Li Er personally overseeing Yuan Ba's burial, he would have certainly mistaken the young man before him for his fourth brother.
Li Shimin! This name is truly imposing
Fear does not belong to the subjects of the Tang Dynasty; only those who have established themselves as the crown prince's subordinates are in fear, awaiting the arrival of bloodshed and cleansing
As the elder brother, he has been a farmer his entire life, and at the age of thirty, he is still unmarried
As Li Er was filled with emotion at the call of "brother," in his moment of sorrow, he saw the young man release him and, waving his hand, forcefully slapped his own face, saying: "I am a bastard, I am a bastard"
Li Yuanxing was well aware that very few modern individuals would dare to name themselves after the three characters of Li Shimin. Coming to his senses, he observed the attire of the soldiers around him, their armor stained with dried blood. He felt confused, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
South of Chang'an City, at the foot of the Qinling Mountains. A young man dressed in blood-stained attire stands with his hands behind his back, gazing at the continuous mountain range. This man has slightly curled facial hair, deep-set eyes, a strong physique, and is handsome yet exudes valor, embodying both bravery and elegance.
The scent of blood at Xuanwu Gate has yet to dissipate, and the aura of slaughter still lingers on the faces of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty
Your Highness, the King of Qin! The soldiers have discovered a person fainted over there, holding this object in their left hand and a wooden plaque in their right hand. There is blood writing on it, and the characters are strange; the soldiers cannot understand them
However, for Li Yuanxing, this is a terrifying torment
The young man, who was crying silently, resembled a drake with its throat pinched, staring blankly at Li Er
He gently waved his hand, and two soldiers brought the long knife and wooden plaque closer. Li Er did not take the long knife but picked up the wooden plaque instead. The characters on it were quite strange, written in blood. After careful examination, Li Er believed the plaque bore the words "a parent does not wait" and "an elder brother is like a father," seemingly expressing sorrow for his elder brother.
Under the care of the military doctor, the young man lying on the stone slowly regained consciousness
There are no carriages here, only horses, with a simple cloth laid down as a saddle for the horse
What is it? The young man did not turn back; he merely asked a question. In recent days, significant matters have arisen, and naturally, there are even greater issues to address. Standing here is merely to reminisce about the joy of hunting with my brothers upon first arriving in Chang'an, when the bond of brotherhood still existed among us.
Then it tells the story of the two brothers. Since childhood, they have been without parents, and it was the elder brother who raised himself and supported his younger brother's education.
Li Er gritted his teeth, enduring the deep sorrow within him, and heavily patted the back of the young man who bore a striking resemblance to his fourth brother, Yuan Ba, twice: "From today on, you are my brother, my own brother. I, Li Shimin..."
The distance from the Qinling Mountains to Chang'an is a full forty to fifty li, which is merely a leisurely journey of one or two hours for Li Er, who frequently rides horses, and the other soldiers.
Seeing someone waking up, Li Er pushed aside the person next to him and walked over. The young man saw Li Er at first glance and immediately shouted, "Brother!" Then he burst into tears and reached out to hug Li Er
Li Er was momentarily taken aback, allowing the young man to embrace him, while he waved his hand to stop the soldiers who were preparing to charge forward.
There are two sergeants, one holding a long knife with both hands, while the other holds a wooden plaque.
Who would wish for this moment, where brothers die and siblings perish
If one does not kill one's brother, one will die, and the brothers who share life and death with oneself will also die; thus, one must kill, one cannot avoid killing
When hearing the name Li Shimin, Li Er and everything said afterwards in the book were completely unheard.
The attire of this man is considered unusual for Li Er of the Tang Dynasty
A soldier rushed to the front of the commanding general, holding a wallet with both hands. It was merely a wallet, adorned with the emblem of a crocodile, which, although referred to as a "dilong" in the southern regions of the Tang Dynasty, was unknown in the north. The general glared at the soldier, seemingly reproaching him for disturbing him over such a trivial matter
This young man is none other than Li Shimin, the 27-year-old Prince of Qin and General of Heavenly Strategy of the Tang Dynasty, also known as Li Er of the Tang Dynasty
When the heart has not yet reached the point of letting go, there are still many significant matters to attend to
Not far from him, hundreds of armored warriors stood like statues
On the road, Li Er only asked the name of Li Yuanxing, and then fell silent, merely riding forward on his horse. Li Yuanxing did not dare to speak either; he endured the fatigue of riding while observing everything around him.
The general glanced at the wallet, and his pupils constricted, causing his body to tremble involuntarily
Return to the residence! Li Erqiang's strong arm lifted Li Yuanxing.
At this time, only one of the four brothers is still alive