In June of the second year of the Guangqi reign, Zhu Li specially appointed Zhe Silun to govern Huichuan to confront Wang Jian in Xichuan.
He appointed two veteran generals, Shu He and Wang Qian, to garrison the Apang tribe and confront Gu Yanlang in Dongchuan; he sent Han Xun to garrison Lishui to confront the Big and Small Brahman Kingdoms; and Guan Yu was stationed in the center to garrison Yaozhou.
Everything in Nanzhao was arranged properly, and under the auspices of Yuchi Jin, Nanzhao held three weddings.
Li Tianfu vs Yang Liuye; Guan Yu vs Cha Shuchen; Zhou Ran vs Qi Miaoge~vs Li Wenyi.
The happiest people about the three marriages were Wenlan and Yangguang, the two little girls, because because of them, they could finally eat out openly without paying.
After three days of eating and drinking excessively, he vomited violently three times. He ate so much that he vomited himself. This also requires a certain level of cultivation.
After finishing all the work, Zhu Li returned to Heshuo with his future wife Yuchi Jin.
Jing Ming and Wang Chong took the lead in leading the ghost guards and exploring the way ahead.
Zhu Li and Yuchi Jin, accompanied by Yi Jiangnan, Li Gufeng, Yang Zhengjian, Wenlan, Yangguang, and the sloppy girl Li Muran, followed leisurely behind.
As for Li Tianfu, the eldest senior brother of Longhu Mountain, he naturally returned to Longhu Mountain with his new wife Yang Liuye. No matter what, as the eldest senior brother, he would not allow the life's work of his master Mo Lingtian to fall into the hands of a villain like the old man in black robe.
Li Tianfu planned to join forces with Chongzhen Palace and Tianqing Palace to deal with the old man in black robe. In order to avoid unnecessary casualties, the couple did not tell their junior brothers and sisters about their plan.
Let these little guys follow Zhu Li and Yuchi Jin; however, their plan was seen through by Zhu Li, and Yuchi Jin immediately begged Taoist Zhu Qia to accompany them north to Longhu Mountain.
This return trip to the north was the most pleasant journey for Zhu Li since he arrived in the late Tang Dynasty.
Guided by the living map of sunlight, the group not only traveled all over Sichuan and Shu, but also visited many scenic spots and historical sites in Guanzhong and Hedong.
Sanchuigang is located in the east of the river.
Zhu Li and his companions happened to be strolling here and happened to encounter a grand event in Hedong.
Li Keyong, who had been dormant for many years, marched eastward and defeated Meng Fangli in one fell swoop, taking over the four provinces of Xing and Xing occupied by Meng Fangli.
Now, he has returned victoriously to Shangdang and is preparing to hold a grand banquet for his ministers at Sanchuigang.
Historically, it was in 890 that Li Keyong defeated Meng Fangli and took over three states.
But now at the end of the Tang Dynasty, since the appearance of Zhu Li, a little butterfly, flapping its wings desperately, the effect has been very significant. Li Keyong took over three states four years ahead of schedule and took a firm step towards conquering Hebei for him.
When Zhu Li went south, he met Li Keyong in Hedong. Now that he has just returned, he met this guy again. Is this what they call enemies meeting on a narrow road
Fate is something that is indeed hard to grasp.
It always causes a few people who are entangled in unclear relationships to meet unexpectedly from time to time, and then they start to engage in indescribable entanglement until there is a result.
Fortunately, Zhu Li and others had disguised themselves early on, otherwise, this encounter would definitely have been a good show of "the brave survives".
When it comes to Sanchuigang, there are many poems about it in later generations. One of them praises Li Keyong.
The heroes immediately rose up from the Shatuo, but what could they do to the tyranny of Zhu Liang
It is difficult to support the Tang Dynasty alone, but Liancheng still holds the mountains and rivers of Jin.
There is a strange boy under the tent, and there are many tears in front of the drum and horn lamp;
The road down the desolate Sanchui Hill is still sung by people today as “The Hundred Years Song”.
This is a poem by Yan Suicheng, a great poet in the Qing Dynasty. It is obviously a poem praising Li Keyong, but it always gives people a sense of desolation that the hero is old and his ambitions have not been fulfilled.
Squeezed in the crowd of onlookers, looking towards the platform, the first person that catches your eye is the high-spirited Li Keyong.
Seeing Li Keyong's high-spirited appearance, Zhu Li could not feel the desolation and old age that Yan Suicheng mentioned; instead, she thought that Li Keyong must have taken a powerful pill, as how could he be so vigorous and domineering.
The civil and military officials of Hedong gathered together, and there were also many people watching. Today was not only a good day for Li Keyong to host a banquet for his ministers, but also a grand event for Li Keyong to show off his military prowess in the parade ground. Naturally, many people came to watch the excitement.
At this moment, Li Keyong, who was on the high platform, stood up with a cup in his hand. He looked at his ministers and the countless elders of Hedong with a fierce look in his eyes, and said clearly: "Since the second year of Zhonghe, I have entered the pass to defend the king. I have defeated Huangye, defeated Shang Rang, routed Meng Kai, and recovered Chang'an. Wherever I marched, all the bandits in the world surrendered."
"The arrogant Huang Chao was also beheaded by Li. The two-faced Zhuge Shuang was also killed by Cunxiao. The stubborn Meng Fangli was beheaded by Li himself just a month ago."
"I was able to achieve such a great result thanks to all of you, the unity of purpose, and the unremitting support of the people of Hedong. I am deeply grateful and will never forget it."
"Two years ago, Zhu Li, the villain, took advantage of Li's absence from Hedong and dealt a heavy blow to Li, causing Hedong to take a sharp turn for the worse and collapse at any moment, making many ministers and elders extremely disappointed in Li."
"But today, I have taken over the three prefectures of Hebei again, and the Hedong forces have once again become the most powerful among all the heroes. This is an answer sheet presented by me to all the ministers and elders. This is a day worth celebrating. I, Li, would like to thank you all with a glass of wine."
"I hope that you can keep up the good work. One day I will capture Shuozhou and chop off the head of the villain Zhu Li, and then we will have a drink together." Li Keyong pointed his sword directly at Zhu Li and spoke boldly.
Standing in the crowd, Lieutenant Chi Jin raised his arm, gently poked Zhu Li, and said indignantly in a low voice: "This one-eyed dragon really deserves to die. When we return to Shuozhou, we might as well send someone to kill him first and kill him directly."
Zhu Li smiled faintly upon hearing this and consoled him, "Jin'er, don't worry about it. Ever since Meng Juehai killed Li Guochang, the hatred between Li Keyong and I has become irreconcilable. It's not unusual for him to dream of killing me."
"Whether we should march south and attack Hedong should not be based on our own likes and dislikes. 'The people suffer when the country prospers, and the people suffer when the country perishes.' War should always be a last resort."
"All the flags and banners are for the common people. If this principle is violated, it will become an unjust war, which a wise man will not do."
Zhu Li spoke very seriously. Upon hearing this, Yuchi Jin glanced at him unhappily and muttered, "Hmph, I knew you would say that. I really miss your silly days. Even if I told you to go east, you would never go west." Of course, she just said that.
At this time, countless Hedong civil and military officials under the high platform all echoed Li Keyong and shouted loudly: "Conquer Shuozhou and behead Zhu Li!"
"Conquer Shuozhou and behead Zhu Li!"
"Conquer Shuozhou and behead Zhu Li!"
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Li Keyong was very happy to receive the approval of the crowd. He raised his hand to calm the crowd's shouting and continued, "Gentlemen, please drink this cup to the full. From now on, everyone can drink as they please, and then watch the three armies."
"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief!"
"Thank you, Chief Steward!"
... ...
The civil and military officials of Hedong gathered together, toasting each other, and the pre-arranged drums and music began to play.
As the music of the zither and the harp filled the air, dozens of performers entered the stage one after another, their long sleeves fluttering and their slow dances gracefully. It was a song of melancholy, a song of life: "At ten o'clock, her face was as bright as the sun, her body was as swift as the wind, and she moved as fast as flying. A lovely child followed her. She went out all morning and returned at dusk. Her six emotions were relaxed and her heart was not violated. What could the sake and roasted meat do to her happiness? What could the sake and roasted meat do to her happiness?"
"At the age of twenty, the skin is radiant and the hair is smooth, the eyes are beautiful and the face is bright, the clothes are beautiful and clean, the chariot and the horse are beautiful, the steps are graceful and elegant, the wine is about to be roasted, what can I do to enjoy it? The wine is about to be roasted, what can I do to enjoy it."
"At thirty, you have established your reputation and become famous. You are strong enough to lift a tripod and have the ambition to rise to the sky. Food tastes like leaking water and the air is like smoke. You leave home to study the classics of the country. You are wearing a high hat and a white belt, shining with joy. What can I do with the wine and the roasted meat? What can I do with the wine and the roasted meat?"
... ...
The beautiful singing voice opened the windows of everyone's hearts and struck everyone's heart. This is Lu Ji's "Song of a Hundred Years", a song that lasts for a hundred years and tells the whole story of life.
The actors sing in a clear and melodious voice, expressing all the sorrows and joys, happiness and anger, and sorrow, in one song.
Some were moved by the scene and shed tears; some were proud and joined in the fun, which really added a lot of color to the feast.
Even Wenlan and Yangguang, two naive little girls beside Zhu Li, were mesmerized by the story and murmured along with the listeners.
Li Keyong was the son of an official, so since he held a banquet, the grandness and splendor was definitely not inferior to those of the top rich second generations in later generations, with singing and dancing, and actors coming one after another. It was a grand banquet, but in Zhu Li's eyes, it seemed inappropriate.
Our country is thousands of miles away and our mountains and rivers are in ruins. Isn’t it too early to be happy now
After several singing and dancing performances, the highlight of the day came. Li Keyong wanted to show off his power in the parade ground.
Li Keyong, whose face was flushed, still shouted wildly and majestically: "Today, I am celebrating with the people. Now, let the elders of Hedong see the elegance of our brave generals and soldiers."
Before the voice fell, countless elite soldiers from Hedong appeared in the parade ground in neat square formations, similar to the military parades in later generations.
It has to be said that these elite Hedong soldiers who appeared were indeed veterans of hundreds of battles. The sword and shield soldiers, spearmen, archers on foot, sword and axemen, Yue cavalry, etc., all gave people a feeling of murderous intent and invincibility.
Seeing these elite troops from Hedong, Zhu Li narrowed his eyes and quietly compared the various branches of the Heshuo army with these elite troops from Hedong on the parade ground.
After a comparison, I breathed a sigh of relief. Although the elite troops of Heshuo did not have the wild and ferocious temperament of the Shatuo people, they were stronger in terms of determination and fearlessness of death.
After the military exercise, it was time for a martial arts competition. Li Keyong stood on a high platform and proudly announced: "Next, my Hedong warriors are willing to set up the arena. All the warriors present can come up and challenge me."
"If anyone defeats one of our Hedong warriors, I will reward him with ten gold coins. If anyone wins two games in a row, I will reward him with a hundred gold coins..."
But before he could finish his words, someone in the audience immediately asked, "What if we win three games in a row?"
Someone interrupted him, but Li Keyong didn't care. He continued to maintain a warm expression and replied proudly: "If anyone can win three games in a row, I will definitely give him an official position and make him a general."
"Oh" was only his answer this time, but the public did not buy it and immediately booed. Someone questioned: "What if someone wins three games in a row but doesn't want to join the army?"
When Li Keyong heard this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. However, on the surface, he remained gentle and said calmly, "If so, I will give you a huge reward."