Datang is the suzerain state of all surrounding neighboring countries. This is an undisputed fact.
It is no secret that the Tang Dynasty is preparing to conquer Goguryeo this year. The imperial court is constantly procuring grain, grass, pig iron and other materials from various prefectures and counties. It is impossible to hide such a big move from others.
Of course, Li Qinzai's mobilization of 10,000 troops and horses could not be a secret. From the day they set off from Chang'an City, the movements of these troops and horses fell into the sight of spies from various countries and followed them all the way to Dengzhou.
Li Qinzai didn't care that there were countless spies from various countries around the soldiers and horses. Since he couldn't hide it from others, he openly let them see it. As long as it didn't hinder his army, everyone would be fine.
However, the separatist rule of the Japanese warlords made Li Qin worried.
After originally planning to land in Japan, the army went straight to Asuka City, coerced the leader of Japan into recruiting young men, and then boarded a ship to sail to Baekje, where they would join Li Ji's main force of the Eastern Expedition in the south and north, forming a pincer attack on Goguryeo.
Now that it was known that the Japanese warlords were divided, Li Qinzai's plan had to be changed.
The separatist forces of Japan must be cleared out first, and then board the ship to go north, otherwise there will be a fire in the backyard.
I led my army to fight in full swing on the Haidong Peninsula. After a while, I found out that the leader of the Japanese country had changed. The warlord became the leader. They wanted to be the masters of the country and needed democracy and freedom. They had to mobilize soldiers and horses to satisfy them later. trouble.
Why don't we deal with them now? Don't the Japanese countries today need the Central Plains culture? Popularize Mahayana Buddhism from the Tang Dynasty to them, and teach them what Namo Three-Eyed Gun Bodhisattva is, what the six pure earth mines are, and what great compassion is. The firepower of Great Compassion covers...
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The rain in Dengzhou has become lighter, but it is still drizzling continuously. After staying in the humid and rainy weather for a long time, people feel an indescribable irritability.
After waiting for five or six days in the camp outside Dengzhou City, there was still no sign of the weather clearing up. Li Qinzai could no longer stay in the camp and led his troops into Dengzhou City.
As early as when Li Qinzai's army arrived in Dengzhou, the governor of Dengzhou went thirty miles outside the city to greet the army. The governor even cordially invited Li Qinzai to stay in the city temporarily.
Li Qinzai immediately refused. The commander of the first army should be in the camp at any time and anywhere. Firstly, he did not want to give the impression that he was enjoying himself alone without his soldiers. Secondly, Li Qinzai did not feel safe without his own army.
As the commander-in-chief of another partial division in the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo, there were countless enemy spies and assassins secretly watching him, always planning to kill him. How could Li Qinzai, who cherished his life so much, take such risks?
Today, Li Qinzai really couldn't escape and had to go to the city.
Officials from the governor's office in Dengzhou came to the camp again and again to ask for an audience. They said they were holding a banquet in the city and asked Li Qinzai to take time to attend the banquet.
Li Qinzai refused once or twice. It was inappropriate to always refuse after all. Although he didn't care whether he offended others, he still had to understand the humanities and sophistication that people should have in officialdom. If others invited him many times, he still had to accept it once.
In the evening, Li Qinzai led his troops into the city.
Dengzhou City is far less prosperous than Chang'an, but it also has two cities, the east and the west, which are almost the standard features of all cities in the Tang Dynasty.
There were also some merchants from Silla and Japan in the city. The men were pulling carts loaded with goods and bargaining with the Tang Dynasty merchants with red faces.
Of course, there are also some brothels and gambling stalls in the city. There are some not-so-beautiful women in the pavilions, covering their faces with fans in their hands, smiling lightly towards the street. There is no such straightforward line of "Uncle, come up and have fun", that's too
It's an exaggeration. Even a prostitute with her door ajar would not do such an undignified thing.
The man stood on the railing of the pavilion and just chuckled a few times, as if he was just looking at the scenery outside the building unintentionally. In the eyes of some men, it is a world of countless charms, which makes people unable to help but weigh their money bags.
The pavilion was sold for gold overnight.
Li Qinzai walked on the streets of Dengzhou, his steps were very slow, and he would stop and observe for a while every shop, caravan, and alley on the roadside.
Since traveling through the Tang Dynasty, Li Qinzai has rarely entered other cities except Chang'an City, so he is very curious about everything in strange cities.
When they were about to reach the governor's office in Dengzhou, Li Qinzai and his subordinates encountered an accident.
Since there were many spies from various countries in Dengzhou City, the troops escorting Li Qinzai into the city were actually very nervous. They were afraid that there would be assassins in the city who would assassinate Li Qinzai, so their nerves remained in a state of high tension.
When Li Qinzai and others passed by an alley, a man walked out of it, struggling to pull a cart filled with goods.
The cart was pulled out of the alley, but it couldn't stop the momentum for a moment and came straight towards Li Qinzai. The man pulling the cart was a little anxious. He pressed his feet firmly to the ground and still couldn't stop, so he shouted loudly: "The people in front of you, let go."
If you give in, you’ll hit!”
Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment. Before he could react, the Li family moved.
Liu Asi quickly drew his sword and guarded Li Qinzai, while several other soldiers surrounded Li Qinzai, and then looked around with vigilance, especially at the windows of roadside shops and pavilions and other commanding heights.
The rest of the tribe flew forward, some of them drew their swords and held the man pulling the cart by the neck, while others worked together to stop the cart. To be cautious, they even overturned the cart and then killed him.
Stop and stab among the cargo pouring on the ground, beware of assassins hidden in the cargo.
It’s a long story, and everything happened in just a moment.
The Li Family Trilogy is indeed a battle-hardened warrior and quickly brought the situation under control.
After a careful search, I found that it was really just an accident. The man pulling the cart failed to stop the cart and almost hit Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai sighed, and then glanced at Liu Asi blankly.
Liu A had a look of astonishment on his face, smiled apologetically at him, and waved his hand to order the troops to retreat.
"Ah Si, make amends and pay for them." Li Qinzai ordered, looking at the overturned cart and the goods dumped on the ground.
Liu Asi immediately stepped forward, apologized to the man pulling the cart with his fists, and then took out a handful of copper coins from his arms, which amounted to dozens or hundreds of coins, and stuffed them into the man's hand.
Li Qinzai saw everything in his eyes and estimated that the goods dumped on the ground did not suffer much damage. The trouble was to reload the truck, so the compensation of a hundred dollars was probably enough, so everyone continued to walk towards the Governor's Mansion.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they took a step forward, the man pulling the cart suddenly stopped them.
"What do you mean? Just give me some money and you're done? Why don't you give me an explanation for the truck full of goods?"
Li Qinzai stopped and Liu Asi said dissatisfiedly: "Isn't paying you a hundred cents not enough?"
The man frowned and said, "This cart contains at least 20 coins. Is it enough to pay a hundred cents?"
Liu Asi laughed angrily: "The goods are not damaged, they just need to be reloaded. A hundred cents is enough. Man, please don't blackmail us, or we will end up badly."
The man's character seemed to be a bit straightforward. He knew clearly that Li Qinzai and his group were dressed in luxurious clothes and had an extraordinary status, but he was not afraid at all and stepped forward to shout angrily.
"The shopkeeper said that there are more than 20 guan in this truck. You knocked the goods over. How do I know if the goods are damaged? If the money is not enough and I can't find you, should I pay for this truck?