Gao Xiuer saw Liu Ziqiu's face darken and said quickly: "Husband, if you think it is too difficult to rescue these people, then take them and flee south. As long as you retreat to the Huainan area, you won't be afraid of those man-eating demon kings."
Liu Ziqiu smiled: "There is no need to retreat to Huainan. There is nothing to be afraid of now. There is only one man-eating demon named Zhu Can, and the others are all being coerced."
"But, does your husband want to take back Handong City just by relying on these few people?" Just now, Gao Xiuer hoped that Liu Ziqiu would do more good deeds and help these poor people. But when she calmed down, she thought that Liu Ziqiu only had more than fifty people.
Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji were still being detained, and he began to worry again.
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said: "Look, where are the people? There are clearly thousands of people. Are you afraid that you can't take back Handong City?"
Looking in the direction of Liu Ziqiu's finger, although the crowd was still noisy, there were also many young and strong people selected. Some of their weapons were knives and guns taken from the killed horse thieves, and some were just simple sticks.
.However, under the command of Liu Ziqiu's soldiers, these people have slowly lined up. Although their clothes are messy, they look dark and have some momentum.
Gao Xiuer still frowned and said, "I wonder how many enemies there are in the city?"
Liu Ziqiu laughed: "These people have just escaped from the city. Isn't it easy to know how many enemies there are in the city? Come on, call some people over."
A dozen people who looked relatively mature were brought to Liu Ziqiu. Liu Ziqiu said sternly: "Handong is the home where you have lived for generations. Now it is occupied by thieves. Liu is going to help you take it back. Now please tell me
How many thieves are there in the city?"
Several people looked at each other and shook their heads in confusion. One of them, who was bolder, raised his hands and said: "Return to the general, when we heard that the man-eating demon king was coming, we did not dare to stay in the city and fled in a hurry.
, I have indeed never seen a thief.”
Liu Ziqiu shook his head helplessly, waved them away, and asked several groups of people, but the result was still the same.
Liu Ziqiu can also understand this situation. There was once a martial arts novel about a character called Li Dazui who did not eat human heads. Because Li Dazui was notorious for eating human flesh, some people with higher martial arts than him saw him.
They ran away. Besides, these people were ordinary people. They heard that Zhu Can wanted to eat human flesh, so they didn't dare to stay any longer.
Suddenly, Changsun Wuji, who was hiding in the cart, said feebly: "Brother Liu, I, I have a plan to help you take down Handong City. But I have one request."
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said, "You don't need to say anything. I know your request. It's just that you let me let you and Li Shimin go."
Changsun Wuji's face turned red from shame, but he still struggled and said: "Brother Liu, I..."
Liu Ziqiu sneered and said: "Changsun Wuji, Liu also understands the principles of his masters! No matter what conspiracy and tricks you use to deal with Liu, Liu will not blame you and will still regard you as my good brother.
.However, you should never, absolutely should not, come to deal with Liu’s family. Liu will never have a brother like you from now on!”
In fact, although Changsun Wuji has always been very optimistic about Liu Ziqiu and calls him big brother, it is not certain how sincere he is. After all, Liu Ziqiu comes from the lowest level of society, while Changsun Wuji is the son of an aristocratic family.
But now the situation is different. Both Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin have become prisoners of Liu Ziqiu. Even if they are not executed immediately, they will be captured back to Chang'an as a bargaining chip to blackmail Li Yuan into submission. According to the information Changsun Wuji has
After receiving the information, Liu Ziqiu acted decisively and decisively. Even if Li Yuan was forced to surrender in the end, the two of them would not escape death.
Of course, Changsun Wuji dared to follow Li Shimin to the south of the Yangtze River, so he prepared for the worst. But he still tried every means to intercede for Li Shimin, because he did not want his sister to become a widower. There are many kinds of widows.
Being a widow is the most unlucky type. Even if you remarry in the future, no one will want you.
Hearing that Liu Ziqiu disowned him as his brother, Changsun Wuji sighed in his heart and finally closed his eyes weakly, not even mentioning the strategy he had just thought of.
However, Liu Ziqiu had no intention of taking advantage of his strategy. He waved his hand and said, "Da Leng, have you assembled the troops?"
Daleng raised his hands and said: "Going back to my lord, we have a total of 2,816 warriors who are capable of fighting. Please tell me, lord!"
Liu Ziqiu blew the "whistle", and a majestic war horse with a shiny black body ran over. Liu Ziqiu turned around and said with a smile: "Xiu'er, I remember that my riding skills were not as good as yours back then, but the knight
After three days of separation, you should be very impressed. Would you like to ride on a horse with your husband and see your husband's riding skills?"
Gao Xiuer blushed and said, "Husband, we are facing a formidable enemy, but you still have the leisure to walk your horse here."
Liu Ziqiu laughed and said: "I'm not taking you for a walk, I'm taking you to see how I took back Handong City."
"Well, it's coming to me, please wait a little, don't scare Chou'er." Gao Xiu'er was not that kind of weak woman. She held her son in one hand, held the saddle with the other, stepped on the stirrup, and twisted around.
He got on the horse's back, and his skills were very strong.
Li Shimin, who was kidnapped by Wuhuada, saw this scene and realized that his accidental mistake was not unjust. In his heart, he always thought that Gao Xiuer was just an ordinary weak woman and did not take her seriously at all. Only now did he understand that Gao Xiuer's
I was afraid that he would not be inferior to him in archery, horse riding, and archery. The reason why I never resisted was just because I was afraid of Li Xuanba's magical power. It did not mean that his barrier sword had much effect.
However, Liu Ziqiu used a dry field to pull onions and showed off his superb Qinggong. The big man floated on the horse's back like a feather, gently hugged Gao Xiu'er and said loudly: "Young men! Pick up your weapons and go and take you back."
Home! Kill!”
Hundreds of common people with some skill in riding followed closely behind Liu Ziqiu on horseback, plus more than 2,000 infantry, which was the same thing. Of course, Liu Ziqiu himself knew in his heart that in order to recapture Handong City
, relying on his backbone of more than fifty people.
Gao Xiuer was worried and asked again: "Husband, you didn't even prepare a ladder to attack the city, so you went to attack Handong City like this?"
Liu Ziqiu said nonchalantly: "If my husband guesses correctly, the gates of Handong City will not even have time to close!"
Seeing that Liu Ziqiu was so confident, Gao Xiuer stopped talking about the war. At worst, she would have to experience life and death again. She lowered her head and looked into her arms. Chou'er didn't know when she had fallen asleep.
He has been held hostage by Li Shimin and his gang for the past few days. Although his mother is taking good care of him, at least he is not as comfortable as he is at home when eating and sleeping, so he has suffered a bit.
Thinking of this, Gao Xiuer felt a little distressed. She turned back to look at Liu Ziqiu and said, "Husband, Chou'er doesn't have a name yet. I want to wait for my husband to give him one."
Ever since he heard Yu Shinan talk about Gao Xiuer giving birth to a son, Liu Ziqiu has been in conflict and suffering. But now he has figured out that no matter whose child this child is, he is ready to face the reality with an open mind.
Thinking of this, Liu Ziqiu's face became serious and he said: "Xiu'er, you should know that I am not a real expert, right?"
Gao Xiuer nodded seriously and whispered: "I have guessed it a long time ago. Regardless of whether you are a great person or not, you are still my husband."
Liu Ziqiu was silent for a moment and then said: "Actually, I come from a very far away place. There are also my parents, little sister and a group of good brothers there. But in this life, I'm afraid I won't be able to see them again."
Gao Xiuer suddenly covered Liu Ziqiu's mouth and said, "Husband, don't say such unlucky words. I believe you can still see them. There is nothing in this world that you can't do."
Liu Ziqiu smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said: "Some things cannot be explained clearly in a few words. When I get to Chang'an, I will tell you slowly. In short, during these days in the west, I often think of you, and I often think about you.
I think of my relatives far away. My roots are in that distant place and I will never forget them."
Gao Xiuer doesn't quite understand why it is said that his relatives are far away, but isn't he also far away in Jiangnan? Could it be that his relatives are in Lingnan or further away? Of course, she now enjoys the feeling of snuggling in Liu Ziqiu's arms, even in her heart
If I have thousands of questions, I won’t say them out loud.
Liu Ziqiu raised his head and glanced ahead, and suddenly said: "Xiu'er, if you have no objection, I would like to name this child Liu Sigen."
From the inside, Gao Xiuer is still a relatively traditional woman. In her mind, her husband is still the top priority. Naming a child is a big deal, and she will unconditionally obey Liu Ziqiu's opinion: "Both husband and concubine will listen."
your."
Liu Ziqiu glanced at the little one who was clinging to Gao Xiuer's arms, and laughed loudly: "Haha, haha, I have a son, his name is Liu Sigen!"
The sound was too loud and woke up the child. The little guy stared at Liu Ziqiu and suddenly started laughing.
Gao Xiuer took the opportunity to say: "Sigen, Sigen, call me daddy, call me daddy."
Liu Sigen opened his mouth, but what he shouted out was "Mom...Mom."
Gao Xiuer covered her mouth and smiled sweetly, but Liu Ziqiu looked helpless. Of course he knew that when a child first learns to speak, the easiest syllable to pronounce is the word "mother". If you want to hear the little one call you,
"Dad," I'm afraid we have to wait for a long time.
Suddenly, a fast horse galloped from the front. The knight on the horse shouted loudly from a distance: "Lord, five miles ahead is Handong City!"
Liu Ziqiu raised his big hand slightly, restrained the team behind him, and asked sternly: "How are the guards in the city?"