On this day, Xia Guo's army had already approached Zhenchang County.
It is less than ten miles away from the county seat.
Du Qi's journey was quite smooth. After all, auxiliary soldiers were arranged to clear the road, and there were potions to drive away mosquitoes. The soldiers felt that the sun was a little hot during the day, and there was no other effect.
Du Qi rode on the road, feeling more and more relaxed.
The closer he was to Zhenchang County, the closer he was to destroying Li Shimin. When Du Qi was less than three miles away from the county seat of Zhenchang County, a soldier came to report that the county magistrate of Zhenchang County personally brought the civil and military officials of Zhenchang County to greet him.
After Du Qi heard it, he felt even more relaxed.
Now it is the general trend for Du Qi to attack Li Shimin. Li Shimin couldn't stop him at all, he could only lose. Because of Li Shimin's power, people can't see hope, and local officials can't work for Du Qi.
Du Qi led the team to continue on their way.
As time passed, the army was getting closer and closer to the county seat.
When approaching the county seat, Liu Qiong had been waiting by the pipeline for a long time. When he saw Du Qi's army arriving, he quickly stepped forward and saluted: "Liu Qiong, magistrate of Zhenchang County, pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor."
The rest of the people also saluted one after another.
They all paid homage to Du Qi.
Du Qi looked at Liu Qiong. When he went south, bad people had already got news of Liu Qiong. During Liu Qiong's administration of Zhenchang County, it would be impossible to say how much meritorious service he had. However, during Liu Qiong's tenure as the county magistrate, the people of Zhenchang County lived a good life, and they were never affected by the flames of war, and they were never in danger. Life is barely passable.
Du Qi nodded and said: "Liu Qiong, it's very good that you are willing to submit to the Xia Kingdom and not work for the tiger."
Liu Qiong said: "Your Majesty's praise."
After a pause, Liu Qiong said again: "Your Majesty, your majesty is in the city, and has already prepared a welcome banquet to clean up the dust for His Majesty. I implore Your Majesty to enter the city to rest. After all, I am very tired from the south of the Jiangnan Road. "
Du Qidao: "There is no need to enter the city. My army is stationed outside the city, rested for a while, and then replenished, then led the army to set off southward and continue to Qujiang County."
Du Qi knew that Li Shimin was in Qujiang County. For Du Qi, it is impossible for Li Shimin to occupy Yushan in Qujiang County with such a small force.
After hearing this, Liu Qiong originally wanted to persuade Du Qi to enter the city, but thinking that Du Qi was unwilling to enter the city, he gave up, so Liu Qiong thought about it and said: "Since your majesty will not enter the city, then don't enter the city for the time being. At that time, The subordinate officials will send the prepared drinks, meals, and food for the army to the barracks."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Yes!"
Liu Qiong felt relieved.
As long as Du Qi stays in Zhenchang County, he can see Du Qi again.
Liu Qiong and Du Qi went to the county seat of Zhenchang County. When they arrived at the county seat, the army under Du Qi's command was stationed outside the city, while Liu Qiong returned to the city and asked to bring people to deliver wine, meat, etc. In the barracks, it is convenient for Du Qi and others to eat.
Du Qi got wine, meat, etc., but never ate it directly, but first confirmed whether the food was poisonous.
Liu Qiong saw all of this.
But he said nothing.
It's normal for Du Qi to be cautious. If Du Qi was really innocent, that would be worrying. After confirming that it was not poisonous, Du Qixian ordered Xue Rengui to adjust the meals for the lieutenant soldiers. Today, he will give two meat and one vegetarian treatment, so that the soldiers can have a good rest and eat meat well.
Du Qi picked up the wine bottle, looked at Liu Qiong who was sitting at the end, and said in a deep voice: "Liu Qiong, I am very satisfied that you can return to Xia Kingdom. I also know something about you Liu Qiong. You are capable, I hope you can do well in Zhenchang County. What I can tell you is that as long as you do well, you will have a place in Shaozhou from now on."
Liu Qiong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Liu Qiong's heart became excited, because if he could become the governor of Shaozhou in the future, or take up other official positions, then he would completely get rid of Zhenchang County and really go out.
Liu Qiong changed the subject and said: "Your Majesty, I still have a treasure, no, it is a god, and I want to present it to your majesty. The god I got was obtained from a foreign businessman. It is said that eating it can be delicious." Longevity and longevity. This fetish weighs nearly a hundred catties. I have ordered someone to take the fetish outside the camp, please accept it."
Du Qi said: "Bring it in."
"yes!"
Liu Qiongde??, give orders immediately.
Not long after, the servant of the county government entered with a box. The box was put aside in the tent, and Liu Qiong went to open it first, and then he said: "Your Majesty, all the gods and objects are here, please take a look at it."
Du Qi stood up and looked into the box. When he saw the items in the box, he raised his eyebrows, but smiled lightly.
This is a mango.
Where is the fetish.
Du Qi said in a deep voice: "Liu Qiong, I'm afraid you have been deceived."
Liu Qiong said: "Please show me, Your Majesty?"
Du Qidao: "This thing is not a sacred thing, and it is impossible to prolong life. This is a fruit, called mango. In fact, it is found in the south of Lingnan Road, but it is relatively rare. And this fruit is in our country. In the southern part of the imperial capital, it is even more extensive and numerous. This is not a fetish, but a fruit."
Liu Qiong was immediately embarrassed when he heard the words.
mango!
This thing is called Mango!
He has always been in Zhenchang County, but he is well-informed when he asks himself, but he didn't expect that he would be deceived by the businessman, so that it is quite embarrassing to be told the truth by Du Qi.
Du Qidao: "I'll take over a hundred catties of mangoes."
Liu Qiong said: "Your Majesty, I beg your Majesty to come down and commit the crime."
Du Qidao: "Those who don't know are innocent, it doesn't matter."
Liu Qiong hurriedly said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
At this moment, Liu Qiong's mind was spinning rapidly, because he didn't expect that the fetish he prepared was a kind of fruit. Liu Qiong was unwilling to miss the opportunity like this. Even though Du Qi said that he would be able to govern Shaozhou in the future and even have a better future if he did a good job, Liu Qiong was not happy with this situation. He hoped to get more.
At least, it can help Du Qi further.
Suddenly something came to Liu Qiong's mind, and he said, "Your Majesty, I also think of two things, maybe these two things can help your majesty attack Li Shimin."
Du Qidao: "What is it?"
Liu Qiong reported: "Returning to Your Majesty, the first thing is that Li Shimin has issued orders for all the counties in Shaozhou, ordering the people in each county not to resist, to submit directly to His Majesty, and then to cause trouble for His Majesty, and even to attack His Majesty secretly." the food road."
Du Qidao: "What about the second thing?"
This news from Liu Qiong is somewhat useful. After all, knowing this premise, Du Qi can make arrangements in the future and ensure that he will not be deceived by the counties. Liu Qiong's willingness to tell the news means that Liu Qiong really surrendered.
Liu Qiong continued: "Your Majesty, the second thing is that I know the magistrate of Qujiang County. The current magistrate of Qujiang County was accepted by Li Shimin. I am willing to go to Qujiang County and persuade Zhu Yuwen, the magistrate of Qujiang County, to submit. It made it easy for His Majesty to surround Li Shimin, making it impossible for Li Shimin to escape from Yushan. Zhu Yuwen, the magistrate of Qujiang County, must have known many of Li Shimin's arrangements and news."
There was a bright light in Du Qi's eyes.
A look of approval on his face.
If Liu Qiong can persuade the county magistrate of Qujiang County to surrender, that would be good.
Du Qilue thought about it, and said: "If you can persuade Qujiang county magistrate to surrender, and block Li Shimin's many retreats, and block Li Shimin's methods, I will allow you to serve as the governor of Shaozhou."
Liu Qiong became excited immediately.
Opportunity has come!
Liu Qiong said excitedly: "I will live up to your Majesty's trust and will definitely persuade Qujiang county magistrate to surrender."
Du Qi said: "I will wait and see."
At this moment, Liu Qiong was so excited that he stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have to make arrangements first. I will definitely persuade Qujiang County Magistrate Zhu Yuwen to surrender when His Majesty's army arrives in Qujiang County."
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Go!"
Liu Qiong got up and left.
Shangguanyi looked at Liu Qiong's leaving back and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, this Liu Qiong took the initiative to invite Ying to go south, and it will be more helpful for us to destroy Li Shimin."
Du Qi smiled and said: "Although this is the case, there is no need to pin all your hopes on Liu Qiong. In short, it is the best for Liu Qiong to complete the entrustment. It is okay if he cannot complete the entrustment. It will not affect us."
Shangguanyi nodded, Du Qi's words made sense.
Du Qi chatted with Shangguanyi, Ma Zhou, Xiao Yuanqi and others, talking, eating and drinking, looking quite relaxed. Because the general trend of the Xia Kingdom is now established, even if Du Qi never took the initiative to attack, as long as Du Qi goes south, all places will naturally submit. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com