A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

[Partner already included: Liu Fuji, currently being rated]

[Appearance: 99/10]

[Appearance: 94 points]

[Background: 60 points]

Moral Character: 85 points

Overall score: 84.5 points, rating: Excellent

[Reward Distribution:]

[Swordsmanship Expertise, Level: Intermediate]

[Language Proficiency: Choose any language and learn it automatically until you are proficient]

[High-yield grain seeds: 1,000 bags]

[Modern Fertilizer: 10,000 bags]

High-yield salt production method

Li Rui lay on his back on the bed, feeling as if he were still dreaming.

To have last night's experience on a bloody battlefield is like a dream.

Liu Fuji left early in the morning; she was going to the west of the city with Liu Duobao, ready to head south to Dingzhou at any time.

Li Rui was all alone and suddenly felt empty.

The bed sheets still had a faint fragrance, making Li Rui feel like he had been taken advantage of.

However, the system's rewards are anything but sloppy.

For the reward of "Proficiency in Languages," Li Rui chose Khitan language without hesitation.

As for grain seeds, fertilizers, and salt refining methods, they are not needed now, but they will be very useful in the future!

True imperial power is not achieved through war, but through farming.

Whoever has more grain can support more troops and conquer the world.

Liu Fuji left, but what she left behind for Li Rui was the foundation for his imperial ambitions.

No wonder she's a bewitching woman with a beauty score of 99!

Taking advantage of this moment, Li Rui used the two hundred points he had gained from killing enemies to specialize in swordsmanship and archery.

[Swordsmanship specialization has been upgraded; current level: Advanced]

Archery Mastery has been upgraded; current level: Advanced.

Intermediate riding skill is sufficient for now; there's no need to upgrade it further.

Just as I finished doing all this, Zhang Yaozu's voice rang out from outside the door.

"Li Fengshi, Commander Niu sent someone to say that Wang Digou has returned and everything is proceeding according to plan!"

Li Rui scrambled to his feet and hissed.

"Okay, I'm coming right now."

After putting on his clothes and armor, Li Rui paused for a moment.

He turned back, cut off the white bed sheet covered with plum blossoms, and stuffed it into his arms.

at the same time.

The west gate of the city.

More than two thousand warhorses were piled up here, with armor, cloth and other valuables tied to them.

The soldiers of the Trapped Camp and the Restoration Army, who couldn't ride horses, all waited quietly here.

Liu Duobao led the Khotan caravan, also following in the center of the group.

Liu Fuji was beside him, her whole body wrapped tightly in cloth, only her pair of blue eyes were visible.

Liu Duobao hesitated for a moment, but finally asked with concern.

"Can we still ride horses?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuji's beautiful face, hidden under the cloth, immediately flushed red!

"Third Uncle! What nonsense are you spouting?"

Liu Duobao scratched his head sheepishly and remained silent.

But seeing his niece's awkward posture while riding a horse, Liu Duobao, being an experienced man himself, could understand the underlying reasons.

After a slight sigh, Liu Duobao gritted his teeth and thought to himself.

That bastard Li Rui!

Knowing full well that Princess Fo was going to ride out of the city to escape today, they showed no pity whatsoever!

When we meet again, as his third uncle, I must give him a good scolding!

Muttering to himself, Liu Duobao turned back to look into the city and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"You absolutely must survive. If all else fails, you can just become my third uncle."

Liu Fuji heard this, but did not turn around.

Two glistening teardrops silently slid down.

"The wind is picking up."

……

Hu~hu~

The wind howled, and the banners fluttered in the wind.

Zhang Yaozu stared at the constantly waving flag, then turned around, both surprised and delighted.

"Li Fengshi, a strong wind really is blowing! How did you predict that? Are you some kind of deity?"

Li Rui smiled.

"You'll know if you read more history books."

Zhang Yaozu looked completely bewildered.

"What are history books? Do you think reading them will grant you the power to control the winds and rains?"

Li Rui offered no explanation.

Strong winds are expected starting today, as recorded in historical texts.

According to the original history, Du Chongwei led his army to abandon Yangcheng and continued to retreat, where he was surrounded by the Khitan army at Baituanwei Village.

Just as the army was in dire straits, the heavens intervened, and a sudden gale arose in the afternoon, with sand and stones flying everywhere!

Du Chongwei still dared not go into battle, while Li Shouzhen, Fu Yanqing, Huangfu Yu and other generals strongly advocated for an attack.

In the end, Du Chongwei defended the camp alone, while Li Shouzhen and Fu Yanqing fought back against all odds and turned the tide!

The Khitan army was utterly defeated in the first battle, and Emperor Yelü Deguang fled in panic, forced to ride a camel back to Yanyun.

As a result, Yelü Deguang also received the honorary title of Camel War God.

Actually, today is still a day away from the sudden storm described in history books.

But since yesterday, strong winds have been blowing sand and stones.

Li Rui felt that there was no need to wait until tomorrow.

Sure enough, it was not even noon yet, and the wind was already so strong that people couldn't open their eyes.

Two or three flagpoles in the military camp were broken by the wind.

Dust and sand rose up, obscuring the sky and the sun.

Niu Ben walked over with heavy steps and gave Li Rui an approving look.

"That scoundrel Wang Digou has already made arrangements with the Khitans; they will surrender the city this afternoon."

"very good."

Li Rui continued to hold the knife, observing the direction of the sandstorm.

Niu Ben couldn't help but ask.

"What should we do with Wang Digou? He hasn't realized our surrender was fake."

"Don't worry about it, he has already cut himself off from everyone."

Zhang Yaozu scratched his head, not quite understanding.

Niu Ben's eyes lit up, and he suddenly realized.

"So that's how it is. You're really cunning, you don't even blink an eye when you're hurting people!"

Li Rui was speechless, unsure whether Niu Ben was praising or insulting him.

The reason is simple: Wang Digou went to the Khitan camp and said he was surrendering.

This act was treason for the State of Jin, a crime punishable by death!

Once the Khitans discovered Li Rui's feigned surrender, Wang Digou's livelihood on their side was completely cut off.

Both sides lead to death, so why bother with everyone else when you're cutting yourself off from everyone else?

Niu Ben composed himself and said in a deep voice.

"Let's go over the plan one last time. We'll leave the city this afternoon, and I'll escort you to the Khitan camp to surrender. You can take the opportunity to kidnap the Khitan general."

Then, taking advantage of the sandstorm, they quickly shook off the Khitan pursuers and headed straight for Yangcheng.

"right."

"Isn't it a bit too easy?"

"The more complex the plan, the more likely it is to make mistakes; simplicity is the best."

"What if you can't take the Khitan general hostage?"

"No, I'm confident."

"Can……"

Trust me.

Niu Ben shut his mouth and said no more, only continuing to wipe his long knife.

at the same time.

Yelü Balide set up camp five miles east of Mancheng.

He had arrived long ago, but he did not rush to attack the city; instead, he waited for the sandstorm to subside.

Although he was impulsive and lacked strategic acumen, his military skills far surpassed those of Xiao Pudu.

"General, will the entire city really surrender?"

"Of course, Li Rui wanted to die for his country, but Niu Ben wanted to live. As long as Niu Ben tied up Li Rui, the whole city would naturally surrender."

"Understood. General, you must be careful of this sandstorm. It's so strong that you can't see a person even fifty paces away."

"A little sandstorm, what's there to be afraid of?"

Yelü Balide sat contentedly in his tent, drinking steaming hot milk wine.

His Majesty sent him to attack Mancheng. If he can take Mancheng without losing a single soldier, then he will be able to do so.

At the same time, they captured Li Rui, who had caused His Majesty to lose face, and brought him to His Majesty alive, which was definitely a great achievement!

Thinking of this, Yelü Balide felt even happier.

It was nearing afternoon.

All 309 men in the city mounted their warhorses; they were all the soldiers who could ride horses.

The lieutenant led them, quietly awaiting orders.

Zhang Yaozu has disappeared without a trace.

At the East Gate.

Niu Ben escorted Li Rui, who was bound hand and foot.

When Wang Digou saw Li Rui's disheveled appearance, he immediately let out a sinister laugh.

"You bastard Li Rui, you've finally been caught by your grandfather! When you tried to kill me back then, did you ever imagine this day would come?"