Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

If there hadn't been that accident back then, there would have been many happy and harmonious times for the three of them, right?

And Li Shimin, with Li Qiu drinking and chatting with him, is really in a particularly good mood today.

I don't know why, but in Li Qiu, there is always a kind of magic power that can make him forget many trivial matters and pressures.

Seeing that the meal was almost finished after all, and it was almost time for Li Qiu to leave, Empress Changsun felt a strong feeling of reluctance.

"Li Qiu, I still want to learn how to cook a few dishes in your shop."

"When I have free time in the future, I may have to recruit you into the palace to ask you for advice."

Hearing this, Li Qiu hurriedly bowed, "Go back to your mother, maybe in the next few days, the boy will go to Youzhou."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to respond to your call, my empress, in a short time."

"To Youzhou?"

"What are you going to do there?"

Upon hearing his words, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were shocked at the same time, and cast their eyes on Li Qiu.

At this time, Li Qiu had no choice but to explain that he was going to Youzhou to propose marriage.

Hearing this, Empress Changsun couldn't help but frown, saying, how could you go to Youzhou, a girl from so many wealthy families in Chang'an City, with excellent conditions?

What is the identity of the family you went to propose marriage to?

This child's marriage has always been the most important thing in the eyes of parents.

In Empress Changsun's heart, her son must find a lady from a rich family with the best conditions to get married.

But in Li Qiu's eyes, he could only bow down and smile wryly, saying that he was a mere merchant, so how could he have any right to think about the daughter of a rich family?

As for the family I went to propose marriage on this trip, it was the granddaughter of the Prince of Beiping, the daughter of the late Duke of Yue.

Then he briefly talked about his marriage contract.

This time, it was the turn of Empress Changsun and Li Shimin to be surprised and delighted.

"what?"

"The object of your marriage proposal this time is Luo Cheng's daughter?"

"Oh, I met that girl once a few years ago."

"He looks as beautiful as a flower, and I heard that he also has good martial arts."

"The child is still very sensible, I like it very much."

"If you can marry this girl as your wife, then it's really suitable."

"Your marriage is a great thing!"

Even Li Shimin on the side couldn't help nodding, "Luo Cheng back then died unjustly."

"I am ashamed of him, this is also a pain in my heart all the time."

"Over the years, Luo Chengcheng is such a descendant, and she is still a daughter. I think I can't afford to treat him favorably."

"If you marry his daughter, it can be considered that I have an explanation to Brother Luo Cheng."

If you listen carefully to what Empress Changsun and Li Shimin said, you can still hear some clues.

It's just that Li Qiu was too nervous at this time, and all he wanted was to retire quickly and leave here.

He has always been keen, so he didn't notice anything extra.

At this time, Empress Changsun suddenly asked, "Li Qiu, you are going north to Youzhou, when and how do you plan to go?"

"Go back to your mother, the boy is expected to leave in two days."

"At that time, the boy's two servants will accompany him, three people and three horses, and go into battle lightly."

Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun instinctively rejected it.

"How can that work?!"

"How difficult and remote is your journey north to Youzhou."

"Just the three of you, it's too dangerous!"

Li Shimin also frowned at this time, and seriously agreed with Empress Changsun's words.

"That's right, you, master and servant, are just thinking about going north to Youzhou, that's just too much nonsense."

"The land leading to Youzhou is notoriously uneven."

"The road hogs and robbers alone are beyond the reach of the three of you."

"What's more, the Turkic border is becoming more and more restless."

"Along the border, there are more and more sightings of Turkic cavalry."

"It's definitely not going to work if you go on the road like this."

Chapter 50 Li Qiu's Elite Guards

Facing the concerns and instructions from Empress Changsun and Li Shimin, Li Qiu agreed very well.

He said that he would definitely consider it carefully and pay attention to safety.

But in my heart, I didn't take it seriously at all.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, even if there were thousands of words and no amount of reluctance, Empress Changsun and Li Shimin could only send Li Qiu back to the residence first.

Right after Li Qiu left here, Empress Changsun said to Li Shimin with a worried face: "Erlang, Qiu'er went north to Youzhou in such a reckless way, I don't worry."

Li Shimin also frowned slightly at this time, "It's definitely not okay for him to go like this."

"Too dangerous."

"I'll call my eldest grandson Wuji tomorrow, and then I'll make a careful calculation and come up with a perfect plan."

……

At noon the next day, Li Qiu, who had already closed the restaurant, was packing his bags at his home.

Unexpectedly, Feng Li rushed in with an excited face.

"Li Qiu, Li Qiu!"

"Where are you?"

At this time, Li Qiu greeted him with a smile.

"General Feng, what kind of happy event has this happened to make you so excited?"

Feng Li laughed loudly at this moment, "Don't even mention it, it's really a happy event."

"And ah, it's related to you!"

Hearing his words, Li Qiu was even more surprised, and Feng Li told him, "This morning, the imperial court ordered me to dispatch five hundred soldiers from the Shenwu Army to send a secret order to Youzhou."

"When you're ready, let's go."

"Aren't you going to Youzhou to propose marriage?"

"It's a good thing now, we happen to be on the way, so we have a companion!"

"Now, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng and the others don't have to worry about your safety anymore."

Hearing his words, Li Qiu was also taken aback, "Youzhou?"

"General Feng, why did the higher-ups suddenly think of transferring you to Youzhou?"

At this time, Feng Li smiled sadly.

"The situation here is still a bit complicated."

"Back when the current sage was still the King of Qin, I was in charge of the left and right Shenwu Army for the prince."

"After that incident, although I was pardoned by His Majesty, I was transferred to a idle position."

"This is also understandable, after all, generals are different from civil servants."

"This martial arts army, as one of the six guards of Chang'an City, its role is very important."

"Whether the soldiers or the generals here are the same as me, they are the former confidantes of Prince Yin back then."

"Right now, seeing that a big battle with the Turks is inevitable, it is finally time for the imperial court to integrate the Shenwu army and gather its combat power."

"Otherwise, once the battle is at stake, the Shenwu Army will not be able to play its due role, and the consequences will be very dire."

"That's why I have this mission to go north to Youzhou."

"The five hundred elites that were transferred were also to remove the original backbone of the Shenwu Army, so as to strengthen the imperial court's control over this army."

"But no matter what, it's good news for you and me."

"I'm really tired of staying in Chang'an City."

"This time I go north to Youzhou to let the wind go, it's better to kill a few more Turkic cavalry, wouldn't it be beautiful?"

"Anyway, you're ready, kid. Wait for my news within two days, and we'll set off at any time."

"By the way, don't forget to bring more Sirius, let's drink slowly on the way!"

Feng Li's trip to the north this time, although his own analysis is clear and logical, with a nose and an eye, it is completely wrong.

This is also the brilliance of Changsun Wuji.

Knowing that Feng Li and Li Qiu have a good relationship, if Feng Li is sent to carry out this mission, he will definitely be able to protect Li Qiu.

And no matter where you look at it, it is watertight and there is no trace.

For Li Qiu, it was a good thing to have Feng Li to accompany him on this trip.

Even if his own combat power is unparalleled in the world, he is not a masochist, and he can save a lot of trouble, so he doesn't have to suffer, does he?

After explaining a few more words, Feng Li couldn't wait to run after the You Shenwu Army, thinking that he must call out all his most reliable and elite brothers in one go.

Anyway, the court thinks they are an eyesore and a hindrance, so let me take them out, and catch up on the past along the way.

In the afternoon of that day, just before the curfew, an unexpected distinguished guest called into Li Qiu's house.

The person who came was the military god of the Tang Dynasty, Shangshu Youpushe, Duke of Wei Li Jing!

This was beyond Li Qiu's expectation, so he hurriedly greeted him respectfully.

At this time, Li Jing waved his hand, telling him not to be restrained.

"Li Qiu, I am a little presumptuous in coming here this time."

"In these two days, this commander will lead his army to leave Chang'an again."

"I always heard that the Sheirius wine here is good, so I wanted to drink it and taste it."

"Unexpectedly, your small restaurant has closed, so in a hurry, I had no choice but to find your place."

Hearing this, Li Qiu hurriedly invited Li Jing into the house, and ordered someone to bring the best shot Sirius.

At the same time, he wanted to prepare some fried vegetables for Li Jing, but Li Jing refused.

After drinking a bowl of Shooting Sirius, Li Jing nodded in satisfaction and let out a long sigh.

"The old man is nearly 62 this year. It is unknown whether he can come back to see Chang'an again during this trip to the northwest."

"It's no regret to be able to drink this bowl of Shooting Sirius!"

Li Jing, the real backbone of the Tang army.

An old man, he has fought many tough battles in his life.

Absolutely a majestic era, the greatest military god.

Hearing the slight sadness in his tone at this time, Li Jing must know best that the Tang army at this time has very little chance of winning in the face of the powerful Turks.

At this time, Li Qiu bowed and saluted, "The boy will send the best Sky Wolf to your lord's house later."

"This is also a little bit of love from the boy, as a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, to the commander-in-chief."

"I just hope that the commander-in-chief can go all the way and come back victorious!"

Li Jing nodded with a smile at this moment, "Okay, I'll take the wine for your kindness!"

"But it's not easy for you to survive. I still have to pay for the wine money that should be paid."