My older brother said I'm invincible.

Chapter 286 Great Things Are Hard to Achieve
The family was finally reunited.

While Li Xuanba was away on campaign, Li Xiuning had already married Chai Shao, and Li Shimin also went to Chai Shao's place to continue his training in Yingyang Mansion, learning how to govern and fight.

As for the fourth son, he is still in Luoyang, where Madam Dou has sent him to study under a prominent family.

Li Xuanba did not discuss the war with his mother, fearing it would worry her. He only spoke of the care he had received from the people he had met.

The family was enjoying their meal when they heard ghostly wails and howls outside. The next moment, Li Yuanji rushed into the house.

"Third Brother!!"

Li Yuanji rushed in crying, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had come to mourn his elder brother.

Li Xuanba quickly got up and looked at his fourth brother. The fourth brother rushed into Li Xuanba's arms and hugged his brother, crying bitterly. This moved Li Xuanba deeply. He never expected that his younger brother would miss him so much.

"Third Brother, you're finally back! You're finally back!"

"Alright, don't cry."

Li Xuanba gently wiped away his younger brother's tears. Li Yuanji suddenly raised his head, clearly wanting to say something, but seeing his parents present, he restrained himself and just stood aside, looking aggrieved.

Li Yuan suddenly spoke up and asked, "How is the matter with the new army? Is there anyone to recommend?"

“I have heard that His Majesty intends to promote commoners and is not so keen on promoting the sons of noble families. Those who recommend the sons of noble families have already aroused His Majesty’s dissatisfaction. I think this recommendation is extremely risky, and it is best to wait and see.”

Li Xuanba said.

Li Yuan frowned. "Commoner? It's fine to let commoners serve as soldiers, but can commoners also hold the position of general?"

"Just recently, His Majesty appointed a second General of the Vanguard. This man, surnamed Zhao, comes from a family of musicians and has never established any merits, nor is he from any noble or aristocratic family."

Li Yuan looked very angry.

"How can someone like that be a general? In that case, isn't your position also in danger?"

Madam Dou said, "That's perfect. I'd rather he be a local official than a military officer. That's definitely not a good job."

Li Yuan disagreed, saying, “Everyone is discussing the new army. I think Your Majesty doesn’t want to just casually build an army of a few hundred people, but to truly build an army of tens of thousands. This army will not belong to the inner army or the outer army. If Xuanba can retain his position, he will naturally become the commander of the new guard in the future. This is different from ordinary generals.”

Li Jiancheng remained silent.

After the meal, Li Yuan noticed that his son was also a bit tired, so he told him to go and rest first, and come back when he was rested.

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji led Li Xuanba away from here, heading towards Li Xuanba's courtyard.

Li Jiancheng said, "I have many important matters to discuss with you. However, you must be tired today. Go and rest first. Liu Gong, Zhang Du, and Wei Zheng are not in Luoyang. There is no need to rush to pay your respects. They will be back tomorrow, and we can discuss them together then."

"Here!"

Li Yuanji, however, had no such patience. He grabbed Li Xuanba's hand and said, "Third Brother! You're finally back! After you left, I suffered all kinds of humiliation and was beaten up. You have to help me get revenge!"

Li Xuanba was taken aback. "Who would dare to beat you up?"

"My mother found the teacher for me."

Before Li Yuanji could finish speaking, Li Jiancheng grabbed him by the neck, interrupting him, "You go back first, I'm taking this guy with me!"

Li Xuanba stood there, watching with a smile as his fourth brother struggled desperately under his elder brother's clutches, but could not escape no matter what.

When Li Xuanba arrived at the gate of his own courtyard, he felt an indescribable excitement.

He pushed open the door.

Liu Chounu, Sanshi, and Duan Niang sat in the courtyard, looking just like a family of three.

"My dear!!"

The three hurriedly got up. Liu Chounu was still the same as before, looking exactly the same. When he saw Li Xuanba, he was startled at first, and then he showed a familiar smile. Duan Niang stepped forward crying. Li Xuanba was like her son. When she learned that Li Xuanba had gone to the battlefield, she was terrified.

Only San Shi was filled with incredibly complicated emotions at this moment, and his little hands were trembling the whole time.

After calming Duan Niang down and greeting Liu Chounu, Li Xuanba looked at Sanshi in front of him.

San Shi was a few years older than Li Xuanba. This time, when they met again, San Shi had changed even more than Li Xuanba. The skinny little black girl from before had now changed completely. Her skin was fair and tender, her eyes were bright, and her figure was graceful. Only in her eyes could Li Xuanba see some traces of her past.

You've gotten shorter.

“It’s because the young master has grown taller.” The two looked at each other and then grinned foolishly.

Liu Chounu, watching this scene, gently stroked his beard and revealed a simple and honest smile. Duan Niang also wiped away her tears and revealed a thoughtful smile.

Li Xuanba had just eaten a meal at his mother's place, but when he returned to the courtyard, Duan Niang brought him food again, and Li Xuanba didn't stand on ceremony and started eating again.

To Li Xuanba, these three people were like family.

Liu Chounu sized up Li Xuanba in front of him and nodded repeatedly, "Those who come from the Imperial Guard are indeed different. Are they still using the same training methods as before?"

"It's about the same as what I practice at home."

"That's right. Were there ladders used to carry things like that in the past? That was the hardest part. You had to carry it for half a day, and when you put it down, your back was so sore you couldn't bend over."

"It's available now too."

Liu Chounu wanted to ask something more, but Duan Niang interrupted him, "Young master has just returned and hasn't rested yet. We can talk about it tomorrow!"

Liu Chounu scratched his head.

After Li Xuanba finished eating, Duan Niang cleaned up the food and then said to Sanshi, "Sanshi! We're leaving now! Take good care of your husband!"

Liu Chounu and Duan Niang left separately, leaving only Sanshi and Li Xuanba behind.

"Mr. Lang."

Your face is so red!

Li Xuanba reached out and touched Sanshi's face, then touched his own. "Is he sick? Hmm? Why is it even redder?"

I'm not sick.

"Ah, this is still the best place, quiet, and with you all here."

Li Xuanba stretched lazily, a contented smile on his face, his harmless demeanor returning. He laughed happily, "Back when I stayed in the courtyard every day, I always longed to go out. But now that I'm out there, I really want to come back here. Sanshi, you have no idea how many things I've seen this time!"

"Sir, please tell me?"

"it is good!!"

Laughter and cheerful voices echoed from the courtyard once again.

The next day, as dawn was breaking.

A carriage appeared outside the city gate of Luoyang, accompanied by several knights who followed behind it.

Liu Xuan sat in the car, his expression blank, motionless.

Right across from him, Wei Zheng was looking at him intently.

Not long ago, Liu Xuan left Luoyang. The young master sent Zhang Du and Wei Zheng to take Liu Xuan to an old place, that is, to Wild Buffalo Mountain.

When Liu Xuan returned, he already had this expression and didn't speak for a long time.

Wei Zheng spoke up, "Lord Liu, you should know now, the young master's reliance has never been on the people around him. Of course, those talented people have their merits, but the truly important ones are the people outside. Wild Buffalo Mountain is just one of them. We have two more large strongholds like this, and countless smaller ones as well."

Are you still going to try to stop us from doing something important?

Upon hearing Wei Zheng's question, Liu Xuan finally came to his senses and looked at Wei Zheng, saying, "I still have to dissuade him."

"Lord Liu, you! You've seen for yourself how suitable the system you designed was. Don't you want to use your talents?"

"You have no idea!"

Liu Xuan asked sternly, "Do you know how many soldiers there are in the entire country?"

Do you know how many famous generals and valiant warriors were willing to fight to the death for the saint?

“You have indeed done a great job, but I still have my original thought. With your limited strength, you may be able to occupy some places in the short term while the Sage is off guard, but once the Sage reacts and gathers a large army to attack, you have no chance of winning and will undoubtedly be defeated! You will all die!”

Wei Zheng said, "The people of the world have suffered from oppressive government for too long."

"Ha, the nobles of Yingyang Prefecture and Guanzhong are not like that. They have just received their rewards and are worried about not having the opportunity to make a name for themselves. Young man, do not be so arrogant. You underestimate the enemy so much. I predict that your great cause will not succeed!"

(End of this chapter)