The gates of Daizhou City were opened wide, and Zhang Lin led the officials to greet him.

"Welcome Your Highness!"

Zhang Lin saluted, which was a gesture of complete surrender.

Someone whispered: "My lord, be careful."

"This is Daizhou of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Xuan slowly rode over.

When he reached the city gate, he dismounted.

He threw the reins to Uda behind him and looked up at the city.

The people gathered in front and looked at him enthusiastically.

He walked in slowly.

Two old men came out, one holding a wine jar and the other holding a large porcelain bowl.

The old man picked up the wine bowl and said, "Daizhou has been besieged for many days, and the soldiers and civilians in the city thought they were certain to die. We could only look at Chang'an. But the Chang'an army was defeated miserably, and the emperor fled. Just when we were desperate, His Highness personally led the army.

Come and save me from the fire and water. I am so grateful."

Looking at the bowl handed to him, Li Xuan took it, raised his head and drank it.

Then he said: "I'm here alone, feel at ease."

He looked at the people, and there was hope in everyone's eyes.

He raised his voice and said, "I'm here, don't worry!"

It's like a promise.

The people saluted, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

This is also a commitment.

Li Xuan suddenly realized a truth.

He promised to protect these people, and these people promised to surrender to him.

It turns out that the so-called king does not rule the world by virtue.

But, shelter!

In ancient times, the living environment of human beings was harsh. The only way to survive in this environment was to stick together.

A snake cannot survive without a head. There must be a leader among a group of people to command it.

This leader is not only an honor, but also a responsibility.

He must lead these tribesmen to obtain food, and he must protect these tribesmen in a harsh environment.

This is a promise. The invisible contract was signed the day he became the leader.

Li Xuan met those enthusiastic eyes and said: "I will drive away those traitors so that you can live in peace."

"Your Highness, Chitose!"

Those warm glances turned into joy.

really.

Li Xuan no longer had any doubts in his heart.

I just feel bright.

…

Shi Gongming led his men and ran all the way.

"Aye, aye!"

Shi Jian caught up and said, "The Northern Xinjiang Army has left."

Shi Gongming reined in his horse, looked back at his embarrassed subordinates, and couldn't help crying, "Why is this? Why is it so?"

Shi Jian said: "Aye, what should we do next?"

Xie Zhong and several civil servants came in confusion.

"Ms. sir, the troops in Northern Xinjiang are so sharp that we may not be able to defeat them."

Shi Gongming's eyes suddenly turned cold and he said: "This battle with the Northern Xinjiang Army was a sneak attack, not a crime of war!"

Xie Zhong was startled, thinking that in the previous fight, Beijiang broke through their defenses with just one assault. This cannot be explained by a sneak attack.

This is a lack of strength!

"Tell them to go back and prepare food, wine, and pensions."

Shi Gongming waved his hand and Xie Zhong saluted, "Yes."

Shi Jian said with some frustration: "Aye, we are not the enemy of the Northern Xinjiang Army. Then Li Xuan's attack timing was just right. He is indeed a famous commander."

Seeing Shi Gongming's silence, he persuaded him: "Aye, how about we continue to sit back and watch!"

"I think so too." Shi Gongming's eyes were gloomy, "Before I met the Northern Xinjiang Army and Li Xuan, I thought I could fight. Only now did I know that Li Xuan, who could destroy Beiliao,

My ability in using troops is far inferior to that of me.

Everyone thought that he would use all his strength to deal with Shi Zhongtang's army coming out of seclusion. I sent out scouts widely, thinking that they could cover up his surprise attack. But I didn't expect that he would find another way...I am convinced."

"Then..." Shi Jian had never seen Shi Gongming like this before, and he felt sad and a little desperate, "Aye, what should we do?"

"Are you worried?"

"Yes, I used to think that Yan Dong could compete for the world, but today I realized that I was totally wrong." Shi Jian said, "Aye, how about we withdraw!"

"Idiot." Shi Gongming smiled and said, "Do you know why as a father, you want people to advocate crimes other than war?"

"To appease the army."

"Why pacify the army?"

Shi Jian said: "Aye is not willing to give in?"

"I have said that if you lose at the hands of Li Xuan, you will take it seriously. But Dalang! When you compete for power, you will either succeed or die. Once we take that step, we can never look back."

Shi Jian's body was shaken, "Are they going to kill them all?"

"When the Tang Dynasty was founded, what happened to the smoke and dust?"

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, most of the leaders of various factions died. Even if they surrendered, they would not escape death in the end.

"Those who have rebelled are a thorn in the emperor's side!" Shi Gongming smiled sadly, "I made a wrong step. In this life, I can only drift with the tide."

"Aye!" Shi Jian felt sad.

"Now there is only one hope left." Shi Gongming said: "If Shi Zhongtang can win, then I, Yan Dong, still have something to do!"

Shi Jian's eyes flashed with joy, and then he said sadly, "Aye, you said that Shi Zhongtang is from a foreign race."

"I originally hoped that Shi Zhongtang would be defeated miserably and not end well. But now, you and I are seeing a disaster coming. Who can help us, so what if I call him Aye?"

…

"Get out of town!"

Qian Song finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked people to open the city gate and go out to test.

The hundreds of cavalrymen were cursing. When they saw thousands of cavalrymen coming out of the city, the captain at the head shouted: "Zhahu!"

Hundreds of cavalrymen ran away in a hurry, while the Yuezhou cavalrymen cautiously moved forward to test the situation.

I have no choice but to worry about being beaten and ambushed.

Going all the way, we arrived at the place where the Northern Xinjiang Army once camped, leaving only an empty wilderness.

"Go and report to the envoy!"

"They're gone!"

There was a buzz in Qian Song's mind, and he hissed: "This must be an attempt to attack the east. What is he going to do?"

Tan Yun said: "After Ashina Yanrong was defeated, he defended Jianzhou. The Northern Xinjiang army could not attack, and Jiagu Pass was indestructible. It is impossible for Li Xuan to come to Yuezhou in vain. Is he full?

!”

Various thoughts were running through Qian Song's mind, and he suddenly slapped the city head, "Daizhou!"

Tan Yun's heart skipped a beat.

Qian Song had already thought clearly about the cause and effect, "Your Majesty leaves Jiagu Pass, and we are watching from the south. This is a pincer attack. If Shi Gongming can defeat Daizhou and attack Lizhou, the morale of the Northern Xinjiang army will be chaotic. This is a sure kill.

situation!"

"Pretend to attack Yuezhou and raid Daizhou." Tan Yun turned pale, "The three armies are like three iron fists. Li Xuan is going to defeat one of them first!"

Qian Song clasped his hands together. The governor, who did not believe in gods and Buddhas, said piously: "I beg the gods to protect you..."'

Tan Yun retreated, looked up at the clear sky, and suddenly smiled bitterly.
To be continued...