Just when Fan Qinghui was thinking about his future, the situation in the world changed dramatically again.
Because Li Shimin and Kou Zhong were at a stalemate on the front line, in order to break the deadlock, Li Yuan, at Cheng Qian's suggestion, took advantage of Li Tang's military strength and reopened two battlefields.
Along the way, with Qi King Li Yuanji as the commander, Li Xiaogong and Li Jing as assistants, they set out from Luoyang to attack Xiao Xian, who was firmly in Jingxiang, and then went down the river. While capturing the lands south of the Yangtze River, they completely cut off the Song clan's opposition. After Kou Zhong's support, Du Fuwei, who was heading north to attack Jianghuai, joined Li Shimin.
On the other hand, Prince Li Jiancheng (Cheng Qian) was the commander, and Liu Hongji and Luo Shixin were the assistants. They sent troops from Hedong to attack Liu Heitao who occupied Hebei and Shandong. After pacifying these places, they joined Li Shimin to complete the encirclement of Kou Zhong.
Along the way, Li Yuanji received help from the Demon Cult. Xiao Xian, who was originally a secret son of the Yin Kui Sect, surrendered to Li Yuanji, their chosen supporter, under the instruction of the Demon Cult.
Li Yuanji gathered Xiao Xian's troops and immediately attacked and occupied Fugongyou in the Jiangnan area. On the one hand, Du Fuwei, in order to ensure his retreat, and on the other hand, out of loyalty, personally led his troops to rescue him.
But what he didn't expect was that just when the two armies were converging to repel Li Yuanji's troops, Fugongyou suddenly rebelled and joined Li Yuanji in a flanking attack on him.
Du Fuwei's army failed to react in time and was defeated. Du Fuwei himself was captured by Yu Wenshang, who was invited by Li Yuanji. At the request of Fu Gongyou, he survived and was escorted back to Chang'an.
Du Fuwei didn't know until now that Fu Gongyou was originally from the Lotus Sect of the Demon Sect.
After Li Yuanji left Li Xiaogong to pacify the areas south of the Yangtze River, he worked with Li Jing to suppress Du Fuwei's remaining troops in the Jianghuai area and joined Li Shimin.
Liu Heitai was also defeated by the army led by Li Jiancheng (Cheng Qian). In front of the sharp armored soldiers and elite divisions of the Tang army, they fought one big battle in five days and one small battle in three days. They were defeated every time. In less than two months, all land in Hebei was lost.
The Turks, who had high hopes for Liu Heitai, were unable to provide him with effective reinforcements because of their previous battles and their war potential was greatly reduced. The troops they sent were all defeated by the fierce general Luo Shixin.
Liu Heitai wanted to take advantage of Li Jiancheng (Chengqian)'s expedition to Hebei to collect the remaining troops and retreat to Shandong, where he could regroup and wait for an opportunity to return to Hebei.
But what Liu Heita didn't expect was that Li Jiancheng (Cheng Qian) had already expected this move. While conquering and appeasing Hebei, he sent Liu Hongji to lead three thousand elite cavalry to chase them down, and let his soldiers and generals No chance to rest and regroup.
When Liu Heitai fled to Raoyang (today's Raoyang, Hebei) under Liu Hongji's pursuit, he was followed by only more than a hundred cavalry. Everyone was hungry and wanted to go into the city to get something to eat.
Zhuge Dewei, the governor of Raozhou appointed by Liu Heitai, came out of the city to greet them with a courtesy and invited them into the city. Liu Heitai initially disagreed, but Zhuge Dewei pretended to be sincere and respectful, crying and insisting on the invitation. Liu Heitai had just entered the city gate, and Zhuge Dewei immediately ordered his troops to arrest him and deliver him to Liu Hongji, who was pursuing him.
Before Liu Hongji set out, he had received military orders from Li Jiancheng (Cheng Qian). If Liu Heitai was captured during the battle, he would be killed immediately.
So they beheaded Liu Heitai and his younger brother Liu Shishan in Mingzhou, and Shandong was pacified.
As the news of Liu Heitai's death quickly spread throughout Hebei, rebels from all over the country laid down their weapons and surrendered, and Hebei was completely pacified. Li Jiancheng immediately arranged for Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and others to cooperate with Luo Shixin in handling matters related to Li Tangxin's rule. Go to meet Li Shimin and Li Yuanji.
They are preparing to encircle Kou Zhong's Shaoshuai Army and Song Shidao's Song Clan Army. At this point, the situation has completely turned to Li Tang. Kou Zhong and others' backup has been eliminated. The defeat is certain. Even if Song Que is reincarnated, it cannot be restored.
At this moment when the world is about to fall apart, the day of decisive battle between Ling Donglai and Li Gong, two top figures of good and evil, has finally arrived.
The future lord of the world, Li Yuan, the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty, also specially opened the Xuanwu Gate on this day, and transferred the guards here to other places, so that martial arts people could enter to watch this unparalleled art.
Countless people from the martial arts world flocked in just to see this prosperous time. These people basically included all the famous figures in the world of black and white.
Including Zhu Yuyan, the deputy sect leader of the Evil Daoru Demon Cult, his direct disciple Huan Huan and many elders in the sect, Bai Daoru leader Cihang Jingzhai Master Fan Qinghui and his direct disciple Shi Feixuan and many disciples, as well as some Jianghu Well-known heroes, such as Kou Zhong's good brother Xu Ziling and his companion Shi Qingxuan, all arrived and stood waiting in the distance.
Of course, there are also people with hidden secrets, such as Pei Ju, who goes by the pseudonym "Evil King" Shi Zhixuan, but is actually a member of a famous family. At this time, he is accompanying Li Yuan and a group of ministers waiting to watch the duel.
It was noon, with the scorching sun in the sky and the clear blue sky. Everyone who had been waiting for a long time could not hold back and began to discuss the outcome of this martial arts battle. Some good people even set up a private bet based on the outcome, attracting countless people to place bets.
Even an indifferent person like Xu Zilin couldn't help but spend some money to bet that Ling Donglai would win under the influence of Huan Huan, while Huan Huan worked hard to win.
Just when the discussion was in full swing, the scene was noisy. Suddenly, a pressure came from a distance, causing everyone present to be silent, because they knew that the protagonist of this martial arts showdown had finally arrived.
I saw only one person, dressed in coarse linen clothes, like a banished immortal, accompanied by a poem, descending from the sky, "I don't hate that I don't see the ancients, but I hate that the ancients don't see me. Whoever is equal in morals, hates the invincible the most." Slowly fell to the ground. In the venue prepared by the two.
It is the "Supreme Grandmaster" Ling Donglai who is the only hope of the current martial arts righteousness.
Seeing that Ling Donglai had arrived, everyone was still wondering when the other protagonist would arrive. When they heard the poem call again, dozens of figures suddenly appeared from all directions, "My life is advancing and retreating like the wind, and the world is empty with just a glance of talent; I am alone." Why should I be ashamed of being a hero when I draw my cold sword to the sky?"
After the poem was finished, these dozens of figures merged into one person, standing opposite Ling Donglai. The person was dressed in white and had a thin figure but huge bones, giving him an air of immortality.
It is the founder of the Holy Religion, the leader of the Holy Religion, who works hard with "bloody hands".
The two stood opposite each other, and the serious atmosphere spread silently. Everyone held their breath and concentrated, just for this scene.
Li Gong was the first to speak: "The Heavenly Master's order is coming from the east."
Then Lingdong came back and said: "Master of the Holy Sect, work hard."
"This battle has been long awaited."
"This battle is in accordance with your wishes."
"Drink!" "Drink!"
I saw that the two men were not moving, and their anger was spontaneous.
Under the conflict of energy, it swept around, and the onlookers were affected by this force. Those with strong internal energy were fine, but those with weaker skills spit out vermilion at the mouth.
