Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Just as they were heading towards Youzhou, they were far away on the Mongolian prairie in the north.

The Jieli Khan, who was recognized as a hero in history and almost overturned the entire Tang Dynasty, gathered the leaders of more than a dozen tribes together.

During these years, Xieli conquered the tribes of the grassland one by one, and managed to gather all the power of the grassland together.

Today's Turks, after several years of favorable weather, have a strong army and a prosperous population.

It has come to the strongest and most combative time.

On the other hand, Datang, just pacified most of the powers in the territory, and before taking a breath, it ushered in the change of Xuanwumen.

They are now seriously injured, internal discord, and many of the former prince's confidant troops have not been able to return.

Right now, this opportunity can be said to be the right time, location, and harmony of people, all of which have been taken up by them.

"Today, I gathered the leaders of more than a dozen of your tribes together to discuss the matter of the Southern Expedition."

"The current Tang Dynasty, after years of war, the national strength is declining."

"Now, it's fighting for power and profit again, brothers killing each other, father and son turning against each other, and people's hearts are divided."

"In contrast to us, the weather has been smooth and rainy for several consecutive years, and the grass is fertile and the horses are strong. It is the time when the army is the strongest."

"God gave us such an opportunity, if we give up, wouldn't it be disrespectful to God?"

Listening to Xieli's analysis of the enemy's situation, the eyes of the leaders of more than a dozen tribes present became brighter and brighter.

At this time, Jieli nodded in satisfaction, and continued, "Now the army of the Tang Dynasty is mainly assembled by Li Jing in the Jingzhou area because of Li Yi's rebellion."

"This Jingzhou has always been the place where our army must pass through when attacking Chang'an over the years."

"They presumptuously thought that if they defended Jingzhou, they would be able to keep our army out of the border."

"However, the way to use troops is to be surprised."

"Based on my estimation, currently Li Shimin is in Chang'an City, and there are less than [-] troops that can be pieced together."

"What we want is to feign attack everywhere, and then send out the deadliest elite cavalry to reach Chang'an!"

"As long as Li Shimin is finished, who can stop me from entering the Central Plains?"

"At that time, you will have as much gold and silver jewels, beautiful servants, and fertile land as you want in the entire Tang Dynasty!"

Xieli's words boosted the morale of the crowd, and they all stood up and patted their chests to salute, expressing their willingness to follow Khan's footsteps forever.

Later, during the detailed formation of troops, Glenn, the old leader of a tribe, took the lead to stand up and take orders.

"Great Khan, leave the task of raiding Youzhou to our tribe!"

"You also know that our tribe has a blood feud with the Luo family in Youzhou for generations."

"Anyway, this time, Dahan, isn't your purpose to create the biggest commotion in the Youzhou area, to distract Tang Jun's attention, and let them divide their troops to go north?"

"That's just right, my tribe, Glenn, directly wiped out the Luo family and slaughtered Youzhou City."

"As long as the army of the Tang Dynasty is within a day, I will attack and slaughter a city."

"I don't believe they won't come?!"

……

On the other hand, this afternoon, Feng Li and Luo Tong's troops arrived at Yongle City.

There is only one day's journey left from their destination Youzhou City.

Therefore, they also decided to rest here for the night.

After setting up their soldiers, Luo Tong, Feng Li, Li Qiu and a few others went to accept the banquet from the local officials.

Just when I was walking halfway, I happened to catch up with a family asking a shaman to heal the disease and exorcise evil spirits.

(In the Youzhou area, most people believe in shamanism, which is also a kind of native witch in the local culture.)

People like Feng Li from Chang'an had never seen these things before, and they were curious, so they joined in.

In the center of the crowd, an ugly and repulsive old woman with a mask and exaggerated costumes danced wildly among the demons.

Li Qiu looked at it with a frown, quite like those great dancers of later generations.

Beside her, there is also a large oil pan on the fire.

As the flame burned, the oil inside had also rolled over.

And at the innermost side of the crowd, there was a little boy lying on the ground. His face was pale, he was extremely sick, and he was extremely weak. He might not last for a few days.

At this time, following a burst of incomprehensible and obscure incantations, the sorceress cast her great supernatural powers.

Amid the exclamation of the people, he directly inserted both hands into the frying pan.

Even Feng Li on the side grinned at this scene.

But what is unexpected is that the witch's hand is unscathed!

At this moment, the surrounding people paid homage one after another, talking about the coming of the Shaman God.

And the family of the little boy knelt down on the ground, praying non-stop, begging for protection.

At this time, even Feng Li was a little suspicious, and bowed like the people around him.

As for Luo Tong, who grew up in such an environment, he was even more devout.

only……

While Luo Tong was meditating silently and praying for that poor child, he only felt a figure flash by beside him.

The next moment, in his extremely horrified pupils, he saw Li Qiu who had just rushed out from his side, kicked the sorceress on the upper body of the shaman god away...

Chapter 56 You Can Promise Anything, Except You Can't Promise Him

Goddess, in the eyes of the local people, that is quite respected.

Therefore, Li Qiu's behavior immediately aroused the anger of all the people around him.

Even Luo Tong, out of instinct, burst into anger from his eyes.

Seeing that these people around were about to charge up and chop Li Qiu into pieces, Feng Li and several soldiers of the Shenwu Army drew their swords out of their sheaths.

Block these people like killing gods.

Due to the evil spirit on them, the surrounding people dared not go forward for a while.

But in their mouths, they were full of extremely angry curses, hysterical.

At this time, Li Qiu, who caused trouble, was calm and relaxed, and after snorting, he came to the big oil pan.

Afterwards, under the exclamation of the surrounding people, I saw Li Qiu directly put his hand into the big oil pan, and tested the oil temperature.

It was as if he was about to go to the bathroom to take a bath.

This action of his was so scary that even Feng Li yelled half of the word "don't" out of his throat.

Aren't you crazy? People are asking God to get on their bodies, so you don't need to fry them in oil.

And you are an ordinary person, isn't this courting death?

However, to everyone's surprise, Li Qiu's hand that stuck into the frying pan was fine? !

As for Li Qiu, after he had a solid foundation in his heart, he even raised the hot oil in the oil pan to his face.

Not to mention, it's quite warm.

After seeing such a scene, the surrounding people were immediately frightened.

Even Luo Tong had an unbelievable look in his eyes.

At this time, someone who was the first to take the lead led Li Qiu to kneel there with a plop.

He kept kowtowing, saying that he had offended the gods, and asked the gods to forgive him.

Under his leadership, those who were rude to Li Qiu and abused Li Qiu were also frightened and knelt down and kowtowed to the gods for mercy.

As for Li Qiu, he ignored them and came directly to the seriously ill little boy.

Judging by his appearance, it should be the symptoms of a bad cold.

At this time, he was placed on the icy ground, and he was already weak and was attacked by the cold wind, which made his condition even worse.

So, Li Qiu asked his family to find a thick quilt first, and wrap his body tightly first.

Afterwards, Li Qiu took out a packet of the traditional Chinese medicine for cold and cold that he had brought on this trip, had someone fry it, and gave it to the little boy to drink.

In this way, under the action of the quilt and the hot traditional Chinese medicine, the little boy finally saw sweat, and his complexion improved a lot.

At least it's not like the previous state where he could die at any time.

At this time, the boy's mother and family members were so moved that they wept bitterly and kept kowtowing to Li Qiu, thanking Li Qiu for saving his life.

The other common people worshiped Li Qiu even more.

At this time, Li Qiu gave the remaining few packs of medicine to this family, and told them to remember to find a good doctor to show the child when they turned around.

Then began his revealing process.

He first found two people nearby, and forced them to throw their hands into the frying pan.

After almost scaring them to death, these two people have nothing wrong? !

Afterwards, Li Qiu randomly asked a few people to experiment, but nothing happened.

At this time, Li Qiu took out some money and asked someone to replace the pot with real oil.

When the oil in the pot foamed up a layer of yellow foam and white smoke rose, Li Qiu gave the sorceress a look.

"Come on, great god possessed, let's try the oil pan again?"

To put it bluntly, what the witch performed was nothing more than a trick.

Add vinegar or another liquid with a low boiling point to the pan.

Thus creating an illusion.

How dare she try it with real oil? !

Ever since, she knelt down immediately, pleaded guilty, and begged the elder for mercy.

Seeing that everything was revealed at this time, Li Qiu also successfully retreated and left directly.

As for the follow-up here, he is not interested in paying attention.

Looking at the direction he was leaving, and the backs of Feng Li and others chasing him to ask what happened, Luo Tong frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.

……

The next afternoon, the two armies finally arrived in Youzhou City.

At this time, Luo Tong bowed his hands to Feng Ligong, and after a few simple and polite words, he left straight away and returned to the mansion.

On Feng Li's side, there were naturally someone to support and make arrangements.

After resting for a while, Feng Li immediately took people to meet the king of Beiping County and deliver the imperial edict.

He didn't dare to delay this matter.

As for Li Qiu, he also put on a brand new brocade robe, tidied up and came to the gate of Luofu.

Feng Li and the others follow the official procedures, and they can't mess around with the imperial decree, and they can't take Li Qiu with them.

This is Li Qiu's own private matter, so he can only visit the door as a junior.

However, to his surprise, when the guards at the gate of Luo Mansion heard that he was here to propose marriage to his young lady, their complexions immediately turned cold.

Immediately took his marriage certificate, went to the mansion to report, and let Li Qiu wait outside the door like this.

……

Besides, in the Prince's Mansion of Beiping County, Luo Sen, the old county king, was extremely polite first, and warmly invited Feng Li in.

After accepting the secret decree from the sage, he immediately ordered people to invite General Feng Li and the others to entertain them with good wine and banquets.

But before he could breathe a sigh of relief and open the secret decree to read, he listened to the report from the guard at the door.

It is said that there is a young man named Li Qiu outside the door, who claims to be the fiance of the lady, and comes to ask to see him with a marriage letter.

"Li Qiu? Marriage letter?"

After hearing these two words, the old county king's face immediately darkened.