Chapter 43 The General Soldier of the World
March in the 14th year of King Zhou.
Li Yuan was conferred the title of General Shang, who was in charge of all the troops in the world.
From Tongguan, Qinglong Pass, Lintong Pass, Jiameng Pass, Chuanyun Pass, Sishui Pass, Jiepai Pass to Sanshan Pass, Youhun Pass, Chentang Pass, all of these military and horses in the gate are under the jurisdiction of Li Yuan according to their positions.
King Zhou has always been incompetent and evil laws. Whenever he issued a new edict, he usually caused resentment and grief, and almost no one would agree with him.
And this time it was different.
A month after the order was issued, the world still maintained a wait-and-see attitude towards the new position of "Great Shang General".
Firstly, it is said that this is also what Wen Zhong Taishi means; secondly, the position of "General of the Great Shang Dynasty" is above the original "head of military officers" Huang Feihu, King of Wucheng.
——If even Huang Feihu doesn’t attack, why are the others anxious?
But to everyone's surprise, Huang Feihu really did not do anything. He handled military affairs every day, from top to bottom, as usual.
There was a person on his head for no reason, as if it had no effect on him.
Half a month later, Li Yuan issued an order to create a "Hundred Soldiers Talisman", which was made of a good piece of sandalwood, to capture the unity of all the soldiers and lead the military power of the Shang Dynasty.
Made of this talisman, everyone thought it was an ordinary auspicious thing, but what happened next shocked the world.
——Li Yuan ordered the generals of all major checkpoints to order them to send the military talismans from their respective checkpoints, and they all left a seal on the "Hundred Soldiers Talisman" to show that all the soldiers will unite, the whole army will work together, and the whole world will be integrated.
"How can I give my military talisman to others easily?"
The military talisman is the key to dispatching troops and generals to fight. Even if the former King Wucheng wanted to take it, he would hold the emperor's handwriting and come to take it angrily.
How can I get the truth of a single piece of paper and want to get the most important things?!
Therefore, after Li Yuan’s letter of order was issued, from east to west, from Tongguan to Chuanyunguan, no one of them responded to the five passes.
"Master, I said, you should ask the king for an edict, and then go to various levels to get it. In short, it is not difficult for you to fly away and go back."
The loyal servant in Li Yuan's mansion was still there and advised: "It is normal for the Lord to issue such an order, and it is not easy for the generals of each pass to dislike it."
After he finished speaking, Li Yuan smiled and said, "You are right, but you don't know my plan."
The servant hurriedly said, "The Lord is far-reaching, so I naturally don't know."
Li Yuan said: "My move is to be dissatisfied with each other's level, and then I will kill the chicken and look at the monkey to serve as a warning to others. Only then can I be the real general of the world."
The servant said, "But, but... if you kill one by one, you may offend too many people."
Li Yuan said: "Of course there will be people who support me, so you don't have to worry about this!"
Li Yuan stood up, patted the servant on the shoulder, and said, "Thank you. In a few years, you can go to Xiqi. There is a real place to settle down."
"So, Lord, where are you going now?"
"I'll go and see which one is the most dissatisfied, so I'll just go and hit them until they're convinced!"
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Yellow River, Tongguan.
Tongguan is tall and majestic, facing the Yellow River in the north and the mountainside in the south. It is located in a dangerous place. It has always been a battleground for military strategists and has always been very strict in guarding.
The defenders in Tongguan may not be more than those in Sanshan Pass and Chentang Pass, but their strength among the five passes is also second to none.
"General Chen Tong, this Li Yuan is ignorant of the world. He relies on flattery to please Daji and finally won the position of general. Unexpectedly, he really acted as a mighty man and bullied us!"
"Not bad. If General Chen Tong takes action and flew out, he would not defeat Li Yuan immediately! In my opinion, General Chen should be the position of the general of the world!"
The person who spoke was on the left and right, with similar faces and voices, and they were actually Chao Tian and Chao Lei!
They were demoted to Sishui Pass because of Li Yuan, but they appeared on Tongguan again at this time.
The general who was called "Chen Tong" obviously enjoyed the compliments of the two, and he laughed at himself: "Although Taoist Li Yuan, who is just a Taoist priest, may not know about the war, and it is too hasty to regard him as a general."
"Is that true?"
A voice suddenly came from behind Chen Tong.
“Of course, yes.”
Chen Tong didn't even look back, and stood with his hands on Yu Tongguan, standing proudly in the wind, looking quite confident.
"So, in the opinion of the general, who is suitable for this position?"
The voice asked again.
Chen Tong felt a little strange now. When he turned around, he saw a Taoist riding a single-legged and hornless monster that was closing, without anyone stopping him.
Chao Tian and Chao Lei next to him had already become quite strange.
"Who are you? Why did you trespass into Tongguan?"
The man actually smiled and said, "I am the one whom you are talking about, and I am not worthy of being the general of the world."
Chen Tong's expression froze. He was just talking casually, but he felt very embarrassed when he saw the real person coming.
However, he still forced himself to face and said, "You are Li Yuan?"
Li Yuan did not answer immediately this time, but suddenly asked loudly: "You have met Li Yuan, the general of the Great Shang Dynasty, and you have not bowed quickly and sign up!"
"I am Chen Tong, the governor of Tongguan..."
Chen Tong was frightened by the sound and wanted to bow down. He was supported by Chao Tian and Chao Lei on his left and right, and then he was cheered up again.
Chao Tian glanced at Li Yuan and said, "General Chen Tong, you don't have to be afraid of him. He is just a higher official position than you."
Chao Lei even whispered: "General Chen Tong, why not take the war horses inside the pass, take your magic weapon, and fight him..."
Although his voice was small, Li Yuan could hear it all.
Li Yuan looked at him with a smile, but said nothing.
Chen Tong thought carefully for a while and gritted his teeth and said, "General Li Yuan, I respect you as a person who has been on the battlefield, but he is very dissatisfied with your position as the general of the world."
"Do you dare to come down from the gates and fight me in a big battle and decide the winner or lose?!"
Li Yuan's expression was still very plain, and he asked, "What if you lose? So what if you win?"
Chao Tian immediately said, "If you lose, you might as well give up the position of general and keep it for General Chen Tong!"
Chen Tong's expression gradually turned happy.
Chao Lei said: "If you win, we will use the military talisman to you."
This condition was originally unfair, but Li Yuan simply agreed.
"Okay, when will the fight?"
"Here and here!"
Chen Tong couldn't wait to turn around and take the horse, put on a silver armor and red helmet, took the painting halberd, and was domineering under the gate, showing off his mightyness.
His figure was originally thin and not very good-looking, but after wearing armor, it just made up for this shortcoming.
"Li Yuan, you are the general, and I won't say much to you. I just asked you to pick me up. If you catch me, I will accept you!"
Li Yuanfang rode Kuiuxiaguan, and Chen Tong had already taken action.
He saw no movement in his hand, only a ray of smoke appeared, and suddenly the sound of a strong wind, and a string of fire flashed out quickly, piercing Li Yuan's heart!
This mark is called "Fire Dragon Mark". It was originally Chen Tong's famous magic weapon. Once thrown out, it will be very fast and has flames, which is very difficult for ordinary people to take.
If you are not careful, you will fall into the trap!
Chao Tian and Chao Lei saw Chen Tong taking action decisively, so they secretly applauded.
Chapter completed!