Datang: Only by resisting the will can one become stronger

The next morning, Li Qiu and Feng Li's five hundred elites embarked on a trip to Youzhou.

Now that Feng Li and his party are with him, Li Qiu simply left the two guys at home together, and he was the only one to go.

At first, Feng Li wanted to get a carriage for Li Qiu, but Li Qiu refused.

Even the road conditions around Chang'an City are very poor, let alone the long journey to this remote and secluded state.

This carriage is definitely not as comfortable as riding a horse by yourself, but it will also affect the speed of the march.

Feng Li was a little surprised that Li Qiu could ride a horse.

For fear that Li Qiu would be tossed and scattered, or fall off the horse.

But when he saw Li Qiu's movements on the horse, he was very skillful, which surprised him.

Along the way, the scene he saw was very different from what Li Qiu had imagined before.

He has been living in Chang'an City since he came to this world.

The capital of the Tang Dynasty is the most prosperous place in the world.

It seems that the people are living in peace, although they are poor, but they can also be fed, which can be regarded as okay.

But they went north to Youzhou, and along the way, there were many hungry people on the road, and there were still corpses to be seen in the wilderness.

Especially after passing Luoyang, the scene is even more serious.

The number of households of the people became scarcer and thinner as they moved northward.

At that time, during the reign of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, the number of ordinary households was nearly 8 million.

After a war, to today's Datang, there are only more than two million left.

The situation of the people is really miserable.

Their team was neither fast nor slow, and after walking for about six or seven days, they had already arrived at the long border between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks.

By this time, their troops had already encountered several small groups of cavalry from the Turkic cross-border incursions.

And the frequency of watching is also becoming more and more frequent.

Every now and then, Feng Li, who was already about to go crazy, and the five hundred elites under his command rushed forward like hungry wolves when they saw rabbits.

Every time, a hundred horsemen were left to guard Li Qiu and the baggage, and the others rushed up to kill them.

On this trip to the north, Li Qiu didn't bring much with him.

There were only a lot of altars to shoot the wolf, and a lot of money.

Whenever he passed by the village and saw poor people, Li Qiu would spend more money and buy a lot of grain, wild fruits, poultry, and sheep sold by the people at a price far higher than the market price.

First, it can improve everyone's food, and it can be regarded as a disguised protection fee paid by oneself.

Second, it also looks like these people are too pitiful, anyway, they have a lot of money, and if they can help more, let's help more.

In the era of Datang, the folk customs were fierce, simple and sincere, and the emotions between people were always so simple and moving.

If you treat me with courtesy, I will be doubly courteous to you.

You have been kind to me, and I will repay you with a wellspring.

Therefore, these people along the way are all grateful to Li Qiu.

Even when Li Qiu and the others were about to leave, there were fathers and villagers who saw them off with tears in their eyes.

In every way, once Li Gongzi came back, remember to sit at home, even if it was to drink a scoop of water!

And the five hundred soldiers in their ranks, at first, they were only respectful to Li Qiu.

First, Li Qiu is a close friend of General Feng Li.

Second, because of the shooting wolf, Li Qiu was already well-known in the army.

However, as they get along these days, the more they find that Li Gongzi is easy-going, funny, and bold.

In order to kill the boredom on the road, Li Qiu also set a reward mechanism for everyone.

Whoever kills ten Turkic cavalry and a sheep in one day eats meat.

But whoever killed twenty Turkic horsemen in one day and drank a lot of wine.

Whenever you kill 30 or more Turkic cavalry in one day, roast a few whole sheep + shoot the wolf!

After having this mechanism, everyone will be even more excited when they see the Turkic cavalry again.

On this day, when their team entered the territory of Dingzhou, there was suddenly a report from the front of the Malay.

"Report to the general, there are more than 300 elite Turkic cavalry attacking towards us in front.

As soon as he heard the news, Feng Li immediately frowned.

There are more than 300 Turkic elite iron cavalry, and their combat effectiveness is far from being comparable to those small scattered cavalry encountered before.

As an important general of the Tang Army, he has also fought against the Turks several times, so he knows better the opponent's combat power and details.

However, the Tang Dynasty soldiers have never been afraid of war.

"All the soldiers of

the Shenwu Army, listen to the order!" With Feng Li's shout, the five hundred light cavalry of the Shenwu Army shouted in unison, completed the formation, and prepared to charge.

"More than 300 Turkic iron cavalry appeared in front, and it was also the time to test the combat strength of our Shenwu army.

"It's been more than a year, and we haven't been on the battlefield.

"Ben will ask you, are you afraid?"

Everyone shouted, "Don't be afraid

!" Feng Li nodded with satisfaction

, "Okay!" "Leave fifty cavalry to guard the baggage, and the rest will charge with me!"

After speaking, Feng Li took the lead and led four hundred and fifty cavalry to kill out.

Only fifty horsemen were left guarding the baggage and Li Qiu.

After they were killed, a kind-hearted soldier instructed Li Qiu, "Li Gongzi, you better get off your horse and hide in the middle of the baggage."

"Lest in case the remnants of the Turkic army flee in a moment, and then surprise your horses, and the Turkic bows and arrows will hurt you again."

Li Qiu declined his kindness and shook his head.

He stood quietly on his horse, staring carefully into the distance, listening to the battle in front of him.

On the other side, the more than 300 Turkic iron horsemen were a group of Turkic nobles who were scattered.

Among the more than 300 iron horses, there is also a big man hidden.

The son of a larger tribal leader on the steppe, Kang Sumi.

Before, he was arrogant, did not listen to advice, and led more than 1,000 elites under his command to cross the border to burn, kill, and plunder.

Unexpectedly, he bumped into the elite of the Luo family in Youzhou.

After a big battle, they were scattered, and headless flies rushed down like this.

But here it happened to be hit by the elite of the five hundred Divine Martial Army led by Feng Li.

And after the two armies just collided together, the Turkic iron cavalry, who was already sleepy and tired, couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart.

As far as the combat power of the Tang cavalry in front of them is too exaggerated.

I'm afraid that in the entire Tang Army, there are no more than one hand.

And looking at their outfits, they are obviously from Chang'an.

In such a tense period of war, to be able to have such an elite cavalry to protect him, there must be an incomparably important big man behind it.