Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Spreading it out will always be a hassle.

Therefore, Li Qiu could only bite the bullet and help them up.

Bring them into the secret courtyard that has been abandoned for several years and was specially prepared for them, Persian and Western Region caravans.

At the same time, during this process, Li Qiu was also adjusting his state as quickly as possible.

Revert to the look of the magic stick many years ago.

Finally, after taking countless deep breaths, Li Qiu put on a solemn and holy look.

It's a pity that they came in such a hurry tonight that he couldn't put on many dusty props and white robes.

"Abbas, Rudaki, Ferdowsi."

"Being able to see you again, I believe the Holy Spirit will also show a smile."

"However, please put away the tears in your eyes."

"Under the divine light."

"You will be strong and fear nothing."

"You shall forget your pain, and even remembering it is like water that flows by."

"Our days on earth will be brighter than the noonday, and in spite of darkness it will be like the morning."

"Everything we see under the sun is vanity and chasing after the wind."

"Now, please calm down. I am willing to listen to your explanation. Over the years, you have been devout to the Holy Spirit."

"And the light and suffering that happened around you."

Hearing what Li Qiu said, Abbas and the others really stopped crying immediately.

Then he knelt down in front of Li Qiu again devoutly, earnestly and cautiously.

Very respectfully, he talked about the major events that happened in Persia, the Great Food Country, and various places in the Western Regions over the years.

Li Qiu was quite surprised after hearing this.

It turned out that it was at this time when the Tang Dynasty was fighting with the Turks, the Western Turks, and the countries of the Western Regions.

As far away as Persia and other countries in West Asia, the Holy King Sect spread like crazy.

In the beginning, the Holy King's Book was only circulated among the merchants and wealthy families on the Silk Road.

But soon, ordinary people and officials also joined the ranks of the Holy King Sect.

Coupled with the magic and efficacy of the tea brought back by Abbas and the others.

Especially the aluminum alloy high-tech scepter from the future that Li Qiu gave them.

It also makes the spread of the Holy King Sect even more powerful.

So soon, the Holy King Sect gradually changed from a belief to a political tool.

Abbas and Rudaki, who were canonized by Li Qiu personally, have gained too many believers and the power of faith.

Many small countries in the Western Regions have been controlled and replaced by the Holy King Sect.

The power of the Holy King Sect has expanded to a very exaggerated level so far.

And it continues to expand rapidly.

Listening to their stories, there are already many countries that have become countries shrouded in the glory of the Holy King.

But like Tianzhu, it is still very stubborn.

The Holy Kingdom, headed by Abbas and others, is struggling and contending with Tianzhu.

At this moment, Abbas, Rudaki and others suddenly pleaded again excitedly: "His Royal Highness."

"We are all extremely devout, servants of the Holy Spirit."

"His Royal Highness, your most loyal believer."

"Now the country, land, and wealth we control are all willing to dedicate to you."

"May everything in the world be shrouded in the light of the Holy Spirit."

Hearing this, Li Qiu didn't hesitate at all.

He directly refused and said: "Light has come to the world, and people in the world love darkness instead of light because their actions are evil."

"I am just an apostle of God."

"Just to pass on the instructions and admonitions of the Holy Spirit to the creatures in the world."

"Help you wash your dirty heart, your soul polluted by the world."

"Everything that happens around you, whether it's power, land, gold, or the suffering you suffer."

"The crime committed."

"All of this is in the eyes of the Holy God."

"The only thing the Holy Spirit needs is your piety."

"As for everything that is happening around you, everything is instructed by the Holy Spirit."

"I will not interfere in the slightest."

Chapter 996

On this issue, Li Qiu really did not hesitate at all.

If it follows the unimaginable expansion of the Holy King Sect at the moment.

If Li Qiu wants to manage well and rule most of the countries in the west, there is still a great possibility.

but!

If that was the case, Li Qiu would have to give up everything around him now.

Leaving the land I'm used to, everything in the Tang Dynasty, and the simple people.

In itself, Li Qiu is not the kind of person who has a strong desire for power.

So such a choice was not his original intention.

But if you take a step back at this time and don't participate, you will interfere with the development of Persia, Tianzhu, and the countries of the Western Regions.

Let them evolve freely.

In the end, I just harvested their beliefs and used my blood to become some kind of sacred symbol.

In this way, even after his own death, his descendants can continue to enjoy this kind of welfare forever.

Wouldn't it be more enjoyable?

Similarly, after hearing Li Qiu's words, Abbas, Rudaki and the others suddenly became concerned about gains and losses.

What they said to Li Qiu before was to sacrifice their land, gold, and everything on their bodies.

Although it is mostly pious, there are some exaggerated elements.

Today, they are already the actual controllers of individual small countries.

Almost equal to a king.

If Li Qiu really went to the countries of the Western Regions and asked them to donate this country.

They can do the same.

But in the real heart, it is inevitable that there will be loss and reluctance.

At that time, after hesitating back and forth, it is uncertain if there is a coup d'état.

However, at this moment they heard that Li Qiu was not unusual and would not interfere with their power, land, or country.

For a moment, their hearts were moved, but also extremely self-blame and a sense of guilt.

So he became even more devout, prostrated respectfully at Li Qiu's feet, with his forehead firmly pressed against the ground.

……

Afterwards, Li Qiu tried to comfort them again.

At the same time, he ordered people to entertain them with good wine and good food.

Let them rest in the Hibiscus Garden tonight.

But Abbas and others refused to do so.

Immediately said goodbye and left.

For fear of causing unnecessary trouble to Li Qiu.

Seeing their insistence, Li Qiu no longer insisted on staying.

After all their tossing, it was already one or two o'clock in the morning.

Feeling very sleepy, Li Qiu ignored other things and went back to sleep on his own.

About two or three days later.

Abbas and the others, who had already made arrangements in Chang'an City, returned to the Furong Garden once again.

But this time, it was official and aboveboard, and came with a mighty carriage.

Among these carriages, they were naturally all of them, as well as the pious believers from the countries of the Western Regions.

Various gifts dedicated to the Holy King.

And in the bottom mezzanine of these carriages.

It is still the same as in the past, full of gold!

This is what they sent to buy the Holy King's Book.

Afterwards, Li Qiu arranged for his confidants to properly put away the gold and gifts.

At the same time, he brought Abbas and others to the basement and asked them to personally bring back the Holy King's Book stored here.

At this moment, Li Qiu is thankful that he is lazy.

Haven't had time to clean up the basement.

Otherwise, whether these Holy Kings are still alive or not is another matter.

In addition, Li Qiu sold them several carriages of tea at a high price.

And tell them that these teas are different from those popular in Datang.

It is a holy tea specially prepared for them.

Abbas and others had no doubts after hearing this.

He even hated himself for not bringing enough gold.

I begged again and again, saying that the goods I brought would be sold out in the West City of Chang'an City.

Come back and ask for a few carts of holy tea to bring back.

As for how expensive it is, they are not worried at all.

No matter how expensive it is, the holy tea given by the holy king only needs to be returned to their country.

They are bound to be sold out.

The countries in the Western Regions are short of everything else, the most important thing is gold, silver and jewelry.

……

As the New Year's Eve approaches.

The vassal states around the Tang Dynasty also follow the annual practice.

He sent envoys to Chang'an with rich tribute.

Waiting for the first day of the first lunar month to worship the emperor of the Tang Dynasty together.

Among them, Tubo sent the richest and most valuable tribute among all the dependent countries.

It also made Li Shimin and the courtiers most satisfied.