When Hunjun begins to make elixirs

Chapter 156 Battle of Laizhou
In Laizhou, on the Fengling Plains, the two armies faced each other. Yan Dahu commanded thousands of troops and looked at the Shenmu cultists in front of him with disdain.In terms of combat quality, this group of rabble can't even compare to the noble soldiers, but their fearless spirit is a headache.However, times have changed. Since the Battle of September Slope, he has seen the power of guns and artillery, and he is very fascinated by this new weapon.

This time to pacify the northwest, he basically launched a few rounds of artillery bombardments, followed by continuous fire from the spearmen, and then asked the cavalry to charge and kill, while the infantry cleared the battlefield.The remnants of the Xi Jiajun were quickly annihilated in this way.

This was his first large-scale battle with the Shenmu Sect. The Shenmu Sect had only 7 people, and he had 12 troops, giving him an advantage.The emperor once said: "Strategically, we despise the enemy; tactically, we value the enemy." He did not despise the Shenmu Sect because of his previous small victory.For example, yesterday in Jiudaogouzi, they were attacked by Gu people. Although the number was small, their strength should not be underestimated.Fortunately, he was prepared and suffered few casualties.

"Brother Hua, can you really control the Gu people on the other side?"

Yesterday, after the Gu people retreated, Hua Wu also came to Yan Dahu with the token given by Li Shun.He picked up the orchid and said, "General Yan, don't worry. Those Gu people yesterday will not pose a threat to our army again."

Huawu's voice has begun to become shrill, her skin is fair, her legs are crossed when she walks, and her originally feminine temperament has become more girly.Listening to his voice and watching his movements, Yan Dahu felt goosebumps all over his body. This man was simply more eunuch than eunuch.Where did the emperor find this strange thing?
On the opposite side of the Shenmu Sect, the three white-robed elders brought by Situ Qiufeng took over the affairs of Tianzhu Mountain. They have been busy cleaning up the mess and have no time to rest. Who said that their own person is a careless person.Many issues had to be discussed by three people, and it was difficult to unify opinions, which delayed a lot of things.The management of Tianzhu Mountain was wiped out, and the people below felt that they were outsiders. If they did not obey, they would be miserable.

Before things were settled here, Dayin's imperial army came.Finally, with a combination of kindness and power, they gathered [-] believers to resist the imperial army. Seeing the dark muzzles on the opposite side, they really were not sure of victory.

"We can only have a chance of winning by using the Gu people as a surprise force to seize the opponent's central tent, kill the generals and seize the flag..."

An elder in white robe is setting up the battlefield for the leaders.Suddenly, an order from Situ Qiufeng asking them to return to Tianzhu Mountain appeared on his jade plaque for receiving orders.The other two elders also received the same message.

"What's going on? Why are we being asked to go back at this time?"

"What should we do?"

"You must obey Master Situ's orders. Let's go. Something must have happened in Tianzhu Mountain."

The departure of the three white-robed elders made the leaders of the Shenmu Cult look at each other in confusion. Why did they leave just after saying something?The three elders originally felt that there was little chance of winning, and it would be better if they could find excuses to run away and take over other people's teams. They were never able to lead them easily by themselves, so let these cannon fodder consume the strength of the imperial court.

Tianzhu Mountain, in the main hall on the top of the mountain, Situ Qiufeng Qiufeng was already unconscious.Li Shun found Ni Luoxiang in Hua Sheng's bracelet.This thing is really easy to use. As long as the cultivation level has not reached the Nascent Soul stage or the realm of the Holy Warlock, it can make the cultivator coma and ban the cultivation level.

He watched Xu Liya operate Situ Qiufeng's jade card.This is also a good thing, equivalent to a pager. If it can be widely used, it will also be a cross-generation product.The problem is that it cannot be mass-produced, and Dalong is only equipped with white robes and above, and some special black robes.

"They're back. It'll take about a day to get there."

Li Shun felt relieved: "Okay! How long can this Niluo incense make people sleep?"

Xu Liya replied: "According to Situ Qiufeng's cultivation level, she will wake up in half an hour at most. Moreover, she has the spirit of Suzaku, and her power cannot be blocked."

Li Shun called Qingluan and gave her Nuluo incense: "Spray it every other time."

Xu Liya was puzzled: "The news has been sent out, why do you want her to continue to be in a coma?"

Li Shundao: "Have you ever seen a puppet show?"

Xu Liya's eyes were half-squinted: "The Emperor has bad intentions again. However, you don't know Situ Qiufeng. She is a simple-minded person, so it may not be useful to sow discord."

Li Shun smiled and said: "She can cross the Bone Sea Desert and secure her position as the host of Suzaku in Dalong. Can she be someone who only knows how to eat and drink? I never believe that a person in a high position is simple. Don’t you want to know that when the grievances you suffered happened to her, would she still be able to speak out as righteously as before?”

"Your Majesty is so evil, don't try to seduce me."

"Really? Then why didn't you stop me?" "I am just a surrender, how can I dare to deny the emperor's plan?"

Li Shun pointed at Xu Liya's heart and said, "You said you didn't want to. Once the seeds of doubt are planted, they will take root and sprout sooner or later. And doubts are contagious. A person who is not good at doubts will also become suspicious after being doubted. Counterintuitive schemes are easy to spot, but they can never be cracked."

"What if someone uses counterintuitive tactics against the Emperor?"

Li Shun smiled: "I never trust anyone. Have you ever heard of a saying? I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me. When I entrust a person with a heavy responsibility, I am prepared to deal with his betrayal. . There are always people around me who want to pry into the Sacred Heart. They think that I am at the foot of the mountain, but I have actually climbed to the top of the mountain. After being emperor for so many years, I have found that the betrayal of smart people is never terrible, because there are traces to follow. It’s terrible. It was a betrayal by a stupid person, and you don’t even know why?”

Xu Liya wouldn't be stupid enough to ask Li Shun if anyone was cheated, including herself?She put her ear close to Li Shun's heart: "I noticed that the emperor's heart is beating so slowly? Are you tired? Do you want to go to my room and take a rest?"

Li Shun didn't criticize her, he just said, "Don't do it, so I can change into clean clothes."

Xu Liya punched his chest a few times: "What does the emperor want? Can't you just talk to me?"

Li Shundao: "Okay then, let's make an agreement first. We will share the same bed but not get in each other's body."

The war in Fenglingyuan has begun. Yan Dahu gave an order and the artillery fire was fired. The shells ruthlessly exploded among the Shenmu believers. They contained subway pieces and shot out, blowing up a large area.Yan Dahu looked at the Shenmu cultists rushing over from all over the mountains and plains, and snorted coldly: "Is the Xi family defeated steadily by such a group of people who don't even know the battle formation?"

The leader of the Shenmu Cult hid behind the formation, pretending to be gesticulating, as if he was casting a spell. The cultists drank the talisman water before charging, and a trace amount of anesthetic was put in it, making the cultivators seem to be unaware of pain, and their endurance was greatly increased. They pounced on the court's military formation like extremely hungry beasts.

"This is crazier than the ones I encountered before!" Luo Dahu became serious.

Although war is sometimes a matter of one breath, it will be vigorous and weak, and it will be exhausted in three attempts.But, in the face of powerful firepower, how many lives can you fill?
Round after round of artillery fire stopped, and the fish that had slipped through the net had rushed to a distance of almost [-] steps. Yan Dahu ordered the gunmen to attack. The power of the alchemy system directly caused the Shenmu believers to die in pieces like fallen wheat.

After this period of actual combat, the officers and soldiers of the New Army have developed a strong psychological quality. They endured the discomfort in their hearts and mechanically pulled the trigger.They are all rebels, and only by killing them will the world be peaceful.

The strikers of the Shenmu Cult were basically all dead, and nearly ten thousand people had turned into dead souls.The enemy's elite have not yet dispatched.Shenmu Cult always puts those old, young, women and children in front as cannon fodder to test the opponent's firepower layout, and then release arrows.

Yan Dahu's face showed an expression: "Infantry moves forward, protected by shields."

As expected, the Shenmu Cult began to fire arrows in an attempt to destroy the artillery and gun formations.An infantryman's shield firmly protects his comrades.

"Damn it! They don't want their lives?"

Yan Dahu discovered that the enemy was still shooting arrows, and their cavalry actually launched a charge.

"These lunatics!"

Yan Dahu also gritted his teeth and gave the order: "Pass this general's order and charge forward with light cavalry into the enemy's formation. Divide them into three teams. No matter how small the group is, drive straight in. We must break up their formation! Annihilate them all!"

The northern frontier cavalry has all been organized into the Cavalry Battalion. The dust is rising and the horses begin to charge in waves.

(End of this chapter)