The cannibals outside the jungle planned to attack after dawn. Because this day after dawn is the birthday of the gods they believe in.
Their gods were strange, two snakes devouring each other.
It is said that these two snakes are from the same mother and devour each other, thus becoming extremely powerful.
But they never expected that Liu Ji and others would take the initiative to get out.
This surprised them.
They have been arresting these people for a while recently, but every time they fail. They deeply felt the cunning of these people.
Unexpectedly...the day would come when these people would take the initiative.
So the savages even thought it was a trap.
In fact, the savages are a very simple group. They will never engage in such conspiracies and tricks. They will bake when they are told and will never break their promises.
But after being in contact with Liu Ji and his group for a long time, the savages also began to think of some strategies.
They looked at Liu Ji, pointed their wooden spears at him, and said, "What do you mean?"
Unfortunately, Liu Ji couldn't understand what they said.
Liu Ji took out the prepared offerings.
The savage frowned in displeasure.
What does it mean?
Liu Ji gestured and said, "We want to make peace with you. We will live together and coexist peacefully here."
Savage, look at me. When I look at you, I don't understand what Liu Ji wants to do.
Since you don’t know, just leave it alone.
So, they swarmed up and tied up Liu Ji and others.
Liu Ji: "Holy shit."
Everyone else was also speechless.
Soon, Liu Ji and others were taken to a large square.
A lot of people have gathered in this square, including men, women, old and young, and all kinds of people.
A fire had been lit in the center of the square, and the fire was blazing, making people panic.
Liu Ji said: "Brothers, is there anything we can do?"
Lu Wan said: "Brother, I have exhausted my skills."
Fan Kuai said: "I told you that you can't trust anyone named Lu. This guy knows nothing, and he killed us all in one fell swoop."
Liu Ji's face turned a little red.
He said to Fan Kuai and Lu Wan: "Actually, I heard something when I was in Xianyang City. I don't know if it will work, but I hope it will."
"It's life or death, it's now."
When Liu Ji was carried past the fire, he suddenly raised his hand and took out a small bag.
This small bag is only the size of a palm, wrapped only in leaves, and can be held in the palm of your hand.
After the leaves were thrown into the fire, there was a sudden bang and a burst of red light burst out. Then the fire was blown away and fell on the savages, making them scream and scream.
Of course, Liu Ji and others also lost some.
But these people all have clothes, so it's not too serious.
Liu Ji struggled and fell off the stick.
After all, the rope was about to burn.
Liu Ji stood up from the ground, and soon a group of savages surrounded him.
Liu Ji took out another leaf from his body and threw it into the fire.
There was another bang, and the fire exploded again.
The savages looked at Liu Ji in horror and did not dare to approach.
Liu Ji saw their fear and said loudly: "I am the Fire King and can control flames."
The savages looked at Liu Ji in awe.
At this time, Lu Wan suddenly knelt down and said loudly: "Greetings to the Fire King, paying homage to the Fire King."
After Lu Wan knelt down, Fan Kuai also knelt down, and then the others also knelt down.
The savages were originally very afraid of flames, but now they saw these Qin people kneeling down, and they all knelt down too.
Liu Jizhi looked at everyone with great satisfaction, and then threw another bag into the fire as if to show off his skills.
Then... there was a bang, and there was another explosion.
The savage was completely subdued.
Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand, and then, like stars and the moon, all the barbarians sent Liu Ji to the throne.
It doesn't matter if they don't understand the language. These savages all learn the Qin people's language devoutly.
Soon, they mastered the simple vocabulary, and coupled with the gestures of tidying up, they almost understood it.
Lu Wan said to Liu Ji: "Brother, I really admire you. You have survived from a desperate situation. I never expected that things would turn out like this."
Liu Ji smiled slightly.
Fan Kuai said curiously: "Brother, when did you learn the ability to control flames? Can you teach me?"
Liu Ji chuckled and said, "You guys just don't like studying or reading books or newspapers. Are you unlucky now?"
"When I was in Xianyang City, I once bought an old book. This old book said that at the time when the immortal was banished, gunpowder was invented using three things: saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal."
"I have had nothing to do these days, so I found these materials and did some experiments. Fortunately, the experiment was successful."
Fan Kuai said: "When did my brother conduct the experiment? Why didn't I know?"
Liu Ji sighed and said: "I don't dare to make too much noise, lest the savages notice it. I have always used very little weight."
"After those things were put into the fire, they only raised a small flame. So... you didn't feel it. But I noticed the subtle difference."
"So, I found the formula for gunpowder."
Everyone was filled with emotion.
Liu Ji looked at everyone. He said calmly: "From now on, I will be the Fire King here. I will lead you to conquer the world and establish immortal achievements in all things."
"And you are the ministers of cultural relics and the nobles in the future."
Someone pointed at Liu Niang and said, "What should I do with this guy?"
Liu Ji looked at him for a while and said, "This guy... should become a eunuch in the palace."
Liu Niang looked at Liu Ji, and for some reason, there was a hint of joy in her heart...
At this time, Lu Wan said again: "Your Majesty, after all, these savages are not of the same clan as us. As the saying goes, those who are not of my clan must have different minds."
"Now they surrender to us, but what about the future? What will happen in the future? What will we do if they suddenly rebel?"
Liu Ji thought for a while and said: "This... is indeed a problem. We also recruited a lot of people in Xinqin in the past, but most of them followed Xu Fu. We must be cautious about this issue."
Everyone nodded and said, "Yes, so what should we do?"
Liu Ji thought for a while and said, "Have you ever heard of witchcraft?"
Everyone said: "Of course I have heard of it. Isn't this our custom in Chu?"
Liu Ji hummed and said, "Among these witchcrafts, there is one of the most powerful voodoo techniques."
"Once the voodoo technique is activated, it can control people's minds, making them absolutely afraid to rebel."
Everyone said: "Yes. Could it be that the king wants to use voodoo to control them?"
Liu Ji nodded: "Not bad."
Everyone looked at Liu Ji with shock on their faces: "How can you... your great king still have such a great ability?"
Liu Ji said: "I didn't."
Everyone: "..."
Fan Kuai coughed dryly and said: "Brother, you said it was lively, but it has been going on for a long time."
Before Liu Ji spoke, Lu Wan said unhappily: "Fan Kuai, why are you talking to the king? You should be calling me king, how can you call me brother?"
Fan Kuai: "..."
He looked at Lu Wan with contempt.
Liu Ji smiled slightly and said, "We are all brothers, so it doesn't matter."
He said this, but still looked at Lu Wan approvingly.
Lu Wan looked humble.
Liu Ji continued: "Although I don't know how to do it, those savages don't know. In the next few days, I want you to spread rumors and tell those savages that I know how to do this."
Everyone said oh.
So, the rumors started.
It’s hard to imagine that two groups of individuals who don’t speak the same language would actually start spreading rumors.
These rumors quickly spread throughout the savage tribes and became more and more outrageous.
The version among the savages became Liu Ji's mother, whose name was Liu Yu.
One day Liu Lao was lighting a fire, and suddenly the flames jumped into her belly.
Then, Liu Yu became pregnant.
After three years of pregnancy, Liu Ji was born.
Liu Ji has had visions since he was born and can control fire.
In addition to controlling flames, Liu Ji also has a voodoo technique that can be planted on people. Normally, he doesn't feel anything at all. He eats and sleeps normally.
But once you have disrespectful thoughts, you will immediately suffer.
Otherwise, Liu Ji and his men had been fighting in the jungle for so many days, how come no one fell behind and escaped? How come so many people follow him loyally?
And this kind of poison will be planted as long as Liu Ji takes a look at it. And nine out of ten of the savages here have been poisoned.
As for the savages present, they were all attacked. There was no way they could escape.
The savages who heard the news were all shocked.
But some of them are still a little doubtful.
Not long ago, the opportunity for verification came.
Liu Ji hosted a banquet for all officials.
These so-called ministers include old brothers who followed Liu Ji to conquer the world, as well as leaders of savage tribes.
Liu Ji looked at these people, smiled and said, "You are all my personal followers."
Everyone was submissive.
Liu Ji continued: "I have a characteristic, that is, I have a clear distinction between love and hate."
"I will love and protect all my people, and kill all my enemies. Do you understand?"
Everyone nodded and said, "I understand, I understand."
The savage leaders were the most nervous. They nodded and said, "We understand, we all understand."
Liu Ji hummed, and then said to everyone: "Come, let's drink this cup."
The wine was brewed with local grains and was very hard to drink, but it was better than nothing, so everyone held their noses and drank it.
Liu Ji laughed loudly and entertained the officials to dinner.
When he was halfway through eating, Fan Kuai suddenly overturned the table.
The savage leader trembled with fear, thinking that this reckless man was going to kill someone.
Who knew that Fan Kuai fell to the ground, rolled over, and knelt in front of Liu Ji.
He kowtowed as if pounding garlic, and said with a painful look on his face: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I was wrong, I never dare to do it again."
Everyone looked surprised.
Especially the savage leaders didn't understand which part of the song was being sung.
Liu Ji smiled slightly, looking calm and composed.
He said to Fan Kuai: "Where did you go wrong?"
Fan Kuai said: "I have fallen in love with the king's treasured sword, and just now I wanted to steal it. Unexpectedly, as soon as I had this thought, it felt like tens of thousands of knives were cutting my body. It was really painful. I Wrong, I was really wrong."
Liu Ji nodded and said, "It's good that you know you're wrong. I treat others leniently and won't criticize you harshly. As long as you don't think wrongly, the poison won't do anything to you."
Fan Kuai nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Ji looked indifferent.
And those savages were shocked: Is the poison so powerful? Is there really a poison?
After a while, Fan Kuai stood up with a surprised look on his face.
Liu Ji smiled and asked, "How?"
Fan Kuai touched his body and said in surprise: "Okay, I'm fine."
Liu Ji smiled slightly and said, "Are you loyal to me now?"
Fan Kuai nodded vigorously.
Liu Ji chuckled and said, "In that case, why don't I give this sword to you if the sword is given to a hero?"
Then, Liu Ji handed the knife to Fan Kuai.
Fan Kuai took the knife solemnly.
This is a rusty, tattered hatchet.
The savages were all shocked when they saw the hatchet.
They whispered to each other, "This is the legendary iron sword. Oh my god. It's so amazing..."
The party ended quickly.
These leaders returned home in twos and threes.
On the way home, the savage leader said: "That Fan Kuai seems to be the king's man. Do you think... Fan Kuai suddenly fell to the ground today, it seemed like a show?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment and said, "Do you think they are acting?"
The man said: "Maybe not."
Others said: "We are secretly slandering the king now, and it seems that... nothing happens."
Others said: "Yes, it seems to be okay."
As a result, before they finished speaking, someone suddenly held his stomach and said, "It's not good, I have cramping in my stomach."
Then, the man jumped into the grass and squatted there with a look of pain on his face.
Then, the second, the third...
On this day, these savage leaders queued up a dozen times.
They were afraid, they were really afraid.
Then, they began to pray: "Fire King, I was wrong, I was really wrong, we never dare again."
Their prayers became more and more devout, and by daybreak, the violent outburst finally stopped.
These people breathed a sigh of relief, their legs felt weak and they wanted to go back.
"Fire King, don't offend me." This became the consensus of everyone.
These people then passed the news to other savages.
Now the savages are in trembling fear, and no one dares to say anything.
After all...it's too scary.
So, everyone surrendered to Liu Ji.
And Liu Ji established his own kingdom here.
Liu Ji began to enjoy the pleasure of drafting the emperor, but thousands of miles away in Xianyang City, the turmoil surrounding Yangwei had not yet ended.
