Haotian spoke a lot in one breath, and was a little out of breath. Seeing this, Xin Jiao quickly handed Haotian a cup of tea. Haotian was not polite, he only heard a few gurgling sounds, and a cup of tea actually
It had bottomed out. After wiping his mouth, Haotian said with satisfaction: "Jiao, your skills are getting better and better. Not bad, let's have another drink." Looking sideways, he saw Luo Xiang sitting on the side, so he smiled and said: "I'll also build one for you, sir."
A nice pot of tea.”
Luo Xiang was very satisfied in his heart, but he still said modestly: "My mother took action, why am I so embarrassed?"
"What's the point? Sir, you and Uncle Chu are both old friends of our parents. As juniors, this is what we should do." Haotian said with a smile.
Xian Lianchen was stunned by what Haotian just said. She knew that Haotian's eloquence had always been very good, but she didn't expect it to be as good as this. Qiu Mu, on the other hand, was writing furiously, and what she heard just now
I was a little distracted, so I almost didn't keep up with the progress.
After finally finishing writing, Qiu Mu shook his sore arm and asked doubtfully: "If this is really the case, then whether it is Qinchuan people or Qinchuan soldiers, when we enter their territory, we should
It doesn’t matter. But according to what the military advisor said a few days ago, when the Qinchuan soldiers fought with us, their combat effectiveness was significantly improved compared to their performance on Yuzhou Road. Why is that?"
"It is the bounden duty of a soldier to protect his family and his country. However, it is a good idea to ignore matters that have nothing to do with oneself. This is the bad nature of many people. As long as the war has not hit you, then you are not so anxious at all.
.After all, this is not your own business. How can you worry about it? When they were on Yuzhou Road, the Qinchuan soldiers did it for the dignity of the entire nation and the honor of the heaven. They wanted to save more Chinese people. However, in
For most Qinchuan soldiers, their service as a soldier is more of a profession, which is no different from being a hawker on the street. The dignity and pride of soldiers flowing in their bones have changed over time.
The passage of time disappeared without a trace.”
"They are loyal to the Li family. In addition to the inertia developed by accepting orders for a long time, to a greater extent, it is because the Li family gives them money and is their food, clothing and parents. They don't know why they are fighting. The battle on Yuzhou Road and
They don't have much contact at all. They are just executing the orders of their superiors. But fighting in Qinchuan is different. This is their home. They can ignore the safety of the lord, but they also have things they need to defend to the death.
Things. Now they are not only fighting for the lords and wages, but also fighting for themselves, their families, and all the beautiful things they want to protect. When their belief is extremely strong or
It is said that after being sublimated, it will exude a stronger fighting spirit!"
"This kind of fighting spirit is extremely fierce, just like what happened when Li Xiaomo led the reinforcements to the battlefield that day. Although the Qinchuan soldiers in a desperate situation were all injured, their burst of fighting power made us
Even the soldiers in Hetao dare not underestimate it. This is a kind of spiritual power."
Qiu Muruo had some realization, but Xian Lianchen didn't understand it at all. However, the little girl was not discouraged. After hearing what Haotian said, she took Haotian's arm with both hands and said with a smile: "Husband, although I am a concubine,
I didn’t understand it at all, but I always thought what you said made sense. Moreover, the way you were fully engaged when you spoke just now was so attractive."
Haotian could only smile bitterly. When he met such a wife, what could he say?
Luo Xiang's eyes were full of joy. The fact that Haotian could say this proved that he had grown up completely. He already had his own thoughts and he knew how to look at problems. In time, he would definitely surpass himself and Prime Minister Chu.
In that case, he could be considered worthy of Haotian and Qin Shang. However, Luo Xiang still disagreed with what Haotian said. Although the Song family's popularity in the territory was not high, the Li family was different. At least.
Among the Qinchuan army, there are many who are truly loyal to the Li family.
"Husband, what you mean is that the biggest difference between us people in Hetao and people in Qinchuan and Yizhou is that we treat the people equally and care for them sincerely. They also have their own thoughts, right?"
Haotian nodded and talked to Qiu Mu, which was the easiest thing to do: "Yes. In fact, it is that simple. There is a saying that if you treat things with sincerity, everything will be successful. If you treat others with sincerity, they will not bully me.
Although it cannot be used in every place, it is correct most of the time. We in Hetao treat the people sincerely, so the people can support us without reservation."
As he spoke, Haotian's face suddenly darkened, and Qiu Mu and others were shocked. They all knew that Haotian must have thought of Lu Bumi who betrayed Hetao, and of the God who had left.
.
Luo Xiang said quickly: "What my lord said makes sense. When we were in Hetao, I and Xiangcheng often educated their two children, Hao Jin and Hao An, in this way. However, their reactions to this were completely different."
Qiu Mu smiled knowingly: "Sir, let me take a guess. Well, Hao Jin must be disapproving, and Hao'an should be nodding in agreement, right?"
Luo Xiang laughed: "What the mistress said is right, it is indeed the case."
Haotian also smiled when he heard this. Although Hao Jin and Hao An are twin brothers, their personalities are completely different. Hao Jin is resolute and courageous, while Hao An is kind and kind. However, the relationship between the two brothers has always been very good, and Hao An is like
His brother's follower, no matter where his brother goes, he will follow him wherever he goes.
Xian Lianchen said with some melancholy: "Husband, I haven't seen Jin'er and An'er for a long time. I miss them so much. I heard that Uncle Chu is planning to go south in a while, so why not let him bring the two children with him?
OK?"
For a woman, her life is always incomplete without her own children. However, they all knew about Haotian's infertility. Therefore, Xian Lianchen, a woman who originally liked children, decided to
All the efforts were poured into the two brothers Hao and Jin. It had been some time since they had been south, so Xian Lianchen naturally missed them very much.
Haotian thought for a while, he hadn't seen his two sons for a long time, and he missed them very much now. But in the end he shook his head: "Forget it, if Jin'er and An'er left, wouldn't that day be lonely?
?”
The three girls Qiu Mu felt their hearts tremble at the same time. Xin Jiao was making tea. When the tea cup in his hand shook, a few drops of tea spilled out. Fortunately, Xin Jiao was very good at making tea. Fortunately, Xin Jiao was very good at making tea. He shook the cup in his hand and actually spilled the tea.
He took it back. Looking at Luo Xiang's natural look and Haotian's melancholy expression, even the weather-beaten Xin Jiao felt his heart tremble.
I originally thought that after such a long period of cultivation, Haotian should have almost recovered. Who knew that when he opened his mouth, his heart was exposed again. As for Luo Xiang, this old man who was supposed to have a tough mind would not say anything to Haotian.
They are just as crazy as others, but the fact is exactly the opposite. Among all the people, Luo Xiang and Chu Xiangcheng are the only two people who are clear in spirit but are insane.
Just at this time, a soldier outside the Qingyun shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, Prince Li Xiaomo of the Jingxi Palace wants to see you."
Xin Jiao and others finally breathed a sigh of relief. When Li Xiaomo came, Haotian would definitely meet him in person. In this way, Haotian's attention would inevitably be separated from this matter. Thinking of this, the three Xin Jiao girls couldn't help but secretly feel grateful.
Li Xiaomo is here.
Li Xiaomo came in person. Needless to say, it was naturally about the future trend of Qinchuan. In fact, to put it bluntly, Li Xiaomo came to negotiate. The Song family in Yizhou was easily wiped out by the Loop, and the Li family in Qinchuan suffered a heavy blow.
This was a huge shock. Originally, Li Xiaomo thought that even if the entire army from Hetao set out, it would take at least a month to capture Yizhou. And to truly hold Yizhou in his hands, at least one more person would be needed.
Months of time. However, it took only five days for Hetao to wipe out all the Song family's troops. In half a month, it suppressed all the resistance forces in Yizhou. Although there was a threat of killing,
The strength of the Loop is self-evident.
Especially after witnessing the Hetao once again forcibly detaining people to build a city in the Holy Capital of Niantian, and even unwilling to let go of Song Zhengfeng's corpse, even Li Tieming, a tyrant who had been arrogant on the land of Qinchuan for more than 20 years, also
I can't help but feel scared.
Of the three major aristocratic families, the Song family with the most dangerous terrain has been completely destroyed. Although Song Junlin's uncle and nephew finally escaped, no one thought that they could make a comeback again. Maybe Song Junlin could still cause a little trouble to Hetao, but that's not it.
It's just trouble. If nothing else happens, Song Junlin's behavior will only drag more people to be buried with him. Of course, it is foreseeable that the Loop will definitely like this result.
Originally, both Li Tieming and Li Tiezhan hoped to make arrangements as soon as the Song family persisted. Even if they could not hold Ezhou, they would at least seek more conditions for surrender. However, the bloodshed in the Hetao was beyond their ability to bear.
How can the current Li family be able to contend with a hegemony that can easily kill millions of people?
So, Li Xiaomo came, bringing Qin Chuan's last hope to meet Haotian in person.
Since Li Xiaomo's status was different, Hetao would not be as rude as they were to Li Tieyang. In order to show respect for Li Xiaomo, Qiu Mu personally got off the Qingyun and picked Li Xiaomo up.
"Brother Li, I haven't seen you for many days, and you have become quite haggard." Qiu Mu said as he walked away.
Li Xiaomo smiled bitterly. Qinchuan was in danger, and he had no choice. The only thing he could do was to die looking good before he died. As the prince of Qinchuan, Li Xiaomo didn't have a full head of hair these days.
It's not easy anymore.
However, Li Xiaomo couldn't keep silent about Qiu Mu's greetings, so he smiled bitterly and said: "It's not like your highness Qin Chuan's current situation is unclear. Xiao Mo has nothing else to ask for here, he only hopes that your majesty will
If you can be tolerant, you can give the people of Qinchuan a little life. I hope that His Highness will be able to say a kind word for Xiao Mo for the sake of our long-term friendship."
Qiu Mu was shocked. Before this, when Li Xiaomo addressed Haotian, he had always addressed him as His Highness, while he and others had always addressed him as the Princess. But now, Li Xiaomo actually addressed him as the Concubine and His Majesty. Obviously, he had never addressed him as the Princess.
In his heart, he had completely surrendered. In other words, Li Xiaomo no longer had the confidence and courage to confront the Hetao.
Thinking like this in his heart, Qiu Mu said: "Brother Li, why are you so discouraged? We in Hetao have always respected Brother Li, Brother Chu, Sheng Xianzi and others. Even my husband, when he mentioned you,
I am full of praise. My husband is not an unreasonable and ungrateful person, and Qin Chuan may not be without hope."
Li Xiaomo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If the person who said this was Xian Lianchen, then Li Xiaomo could only regard it as casual comfort. But since it was Qiu Mu who was quite scheming, it was indeed possible.
Frankly speaking, Li Xiaomo was really treated very well by Hetao. At least in terms of courtesy, no one could surpass him. Every time Li Xiaomo came to see Haotian, Haotian received him personally and never spoke in official terms. Even if
Without Haotian, there won't be any difficulties for Hetao. Therefore, although Li Xiaomo is also a calm and dignified person, after being treated like this by Hetao, he can't help but feel a little arrogant.
"Qinchuan Li Xiaomo, pay homage to Emperor Haotian." As soon as Li Xiaomo entered the reception room of the Qingyun, he immediately clasped his fists and chanted.
Haotian was also surprised, but a smile of appreciation appeared on Luo Xiang's face. Being able to bend and stretch, and assessing the situation, this is what a young hero does.
"Brother Li, there is no need to be polite." Haotian said quickly: "Such a great courtesy will not be necessary in the future. We in Hetao are all a bunch of rough people, there is no need to be so particular."
Li Xiaomo also knew that Haotian said this to comfort himself. The reason why Haotian was not called a loner was largely to commemorate the passing of God. He was no longer pretentious at the moment, so he went straight to the point and said: "Your Majesty
, Xiao Mo came here this time to discuss the status issue between our Qinchuan and Hetao."
Haotian didn't like procrastination either, so Li Xiaomo just suited his taste, and he said in a deep voice: "We already know Brother Li's purpose. Frankly speaking, we don't think Qinchuan can resist our elite Hetao army.
With Qinchuan's current military strength, I, Haotian, cannot boast that we only need to dispatch two main armies to completely destroy Qinchuan."
Li Xiaomo weighed it up and felt that what Haotian said was true. The combat effectiveness of the Hetao army was quite strong, and Qinchuan's only real elite now was the Red Eyebrow Army, which had lost its confidence. Even if it was to defend the city, Li Xiaomo
Xiao Mo didn't think he could last long under the attack of the two main armies in Hetao. Of course, he would also cause great harm to Hetao, but in this way, Qinchuan's future would be even more hopeless.
"Brother Li, put forward your conditions first." Haotian said casually.
Li Xiaomo is not a person who is dragging his feet. Beautiful words in diplomacy cannot change the actual results. All negotiations are the transfer of interests. He knows this better than anyone. Then he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, our Qin Dynasty
Sichuan surrenders unconditionally, but we hope you can protect the people of Qinchuan from harm as much as possible..."
"Wait a minute!" Luo Xiang suddenly interrupted.
Li Xiaomo was a little surprised, but there was no strange expression on Haotian's face, because Haotian knew that Luo Xiang would never harm him, and the reason why he interrupted Li Xiaomo must have some agenda.
Luo Xiang smiled slightly: "The prince's eloquence is known all over the world. If I let the prince continue to talk, I'm afraid we won't be able to get around it by nightfall. So, let me ask the question and the prince will answer."
Li Xiaomo felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart. If only Haotian was negotiating with him, then with his understanding of Haotian, he would at least be able to get more benefits for Qin Chuan. But Luo Xiang is simply a cunning person.
Without salt, no one could guess what he was thinking. Not to mention negotiating, even standing in front of him was a bit difficult.
However, he had no choice. Luo Xiang and Chu Xiangcheng had a transcendent status in the Hetao. Even Haotian respected them. He cursed in his heart, but Li Xiaomo still said politely on the surface:
"Sir, please speak!"
"First of all, we must kill all the Qinchuan soldiers who went north that day, including their three tribes! This is an explanation to the millions of people in Dingzhou that day, and it is also the oath that my father, Gongguo, made when he proclaimed himself emperor."
Li Xiaomo's eyes widened and he said without any sign of weakness: "Sir, if this happens, shouldn't our Li family also be on the list of being killed?"
Luo Xiang smiled slightly: "If we follow the concept of the three clans or the precedent of the Song family in Yizhou, then this is exactly what it should be."
Li Xiaomo's face suddenly changed. In a larger sense, Luo Xiang's words were meant to intimidate himself so that he could gain a better advantage in the subsequent negotiations. However, the Loop could certainly do such a thing, at least.
All the nine clans of the Song family were escorted to Niantian Holy Capital.
Luo Xiang paused for a moment and saw that Li Xiaomo was still sitting as steady as a mountain. He couldn't help but secretly admire Li Xiaomo's calmness. Then he said: "However, the prince has been very kind to me, Hetao, and my brother's behavior in Dingzhou has also made me sad."
We in Hetao greatly admire General Li Fengcheng's high righteousness, and we will never forget it. Therefore, the three Li families are not included in this list. We, Hetao, can be regarded as repaying your favor to Qinchuan. However, if there is no leader, we cannot explain it to the soldiers.
.Your Majesty, I think this is a good idea. If you hand over a worthy person, we will be able to end it easily."
Li Xiaomo's mind suddenly changed. He absolutely cannot agree to Luo Xiang's condition. To hand over an important person, he must be at least an important member of the family. And now, the Li family is really considered important, only
There are only three of them, father and son, Li Tiezhan, and even Li Tieyang, and they are not important enough. But among the three, Hetao will definitely not choose him. Then, only his father and second uncle are left. Neither of these two people, Li Xiaomo
Willing to hand it over.
If this issue can be regarded as an internal issue within the family, then it is even more problematic to hand over the three clansmen who went north to Qinchuan that day. The Li family is not like the Song family. The number of soldiers who went north that day was as high as 150,000. If you include
There are at least about 1.5 million people among their three tribes. Let's not talk about whether Li Xiaomo can do it, but when he thinks about the lives of these 1.5 million people, Li Xiaomo feels terrified.
Moreover, these soldiers followed the orders of the Li family and went north. If they are guilty, what about the Li family? As the culprits, I am afraid that execution in Lingchi is not an exaggeration. And handing over these soldiers and their families will also make Li
The family has completely lost the support of the people on Qinchuan Road and has become an eternal shame for the entire family. This is completely intolerable for Li Xiaomo. If that is really the case, it is better to fight to the death and break the net.