Dahan: A 100-year-old veteran, I will build the strongest family

Chapter 34: Liu Hong, this bastard, actually wants to cheat him?

"Grandpa, Grandpa, it's a big deal, it's a big deal, the emperor has come with the three dukes and nine ministers to ask Grandpa to come out of retirement!"

An excited voice broke the tranquility of the Li family's backyard.

Li Hong, who was teaching Li Wenzhong and Li Cunxiao how to walk, raised his head and looked at Li Li who was running towards him, and his eyes immediately narrowed.

The beautiful eyes of Madam Bian and Xiao Yue standing by lit up.

"My husband, give us the child. The emperor has come with his ministers, so we must not neglect him!"

Madam Bian and Xiao Yue hurried forward and took their sons Li Wenzhong and Li Cunxiao from Li Hong.

"The emperor and all the civil and military officials are really full of energy this time. It's only been a day, and they've come? I had planned to go to the palace if they didn't come!"

While Li Hong handed the child to the two girls, he exclaimed in amazement.

Li Hong was indeed a little surprised.

You know, it hadn’t been a day since the news of the alien invasion of Yanmen County reached Luoyang City.

Liu Hong came with high-ranking officials of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, which was really quick.

This made Li Hong look at Liu Hong with admiration.

Li Hong did not expect that Liu Hong brought civil and military officials with the intention of using him to silence them.

"Come on, follow me to welcome the emperor and the ministers!"

Li Hong stroked his gray beard and said to Li Li standing beside him.

"Okay, great grandfather!"

Li Li was so happy that he hurriedly followed Li Hong.

In Li Li's opinion, the emperor and his ministers came to invite Li Hong to come out of retirement, which would definitely increase the reputation of the Li family and make the Li family famous. How could he not be happy?

When Li Hong arrived at the gate of the mansion, all the Li family members were already waiting, with an unstoppable smile on their faces.

Li Hong stroked his gray beard and a smile appeared on his face.

The Li family’s achievements in the future will definitely go far beyond this.

Liu Hong and the ministers came very quickly. They arrived right after Li Hong arrived at the mansion gate.

"I greet your Majesty and all the ministers!" Li Hong and his family members saluted.

"General Li, please don't be polite. Today, I have brought the three dukes and nine ministers to the Li family. On the one hand, I want to ask General Li to come out and help me resist the foreign races. On the other hand, I want General Li to talk to these old stubborn people. Our Han army has a large number of troops. Can't we attack the foreign races?"

As soon as Liu Hong arrived, he couldn't wait to get off the dragon chariot, came to Li Hong, pulled Li Hong, winked at Li Hong and said.

"Huh?" Li Hong was stunned and looked at Liu Hong with some confusion.

What is this for?

However, just when Li Hong was stunned, Yang Ci and other officials behind him also rushed over.

"General Li, you have been stationed at the border of the Han Dynasty for decades. You should understand that the Han Dynasty is weak and cannot attack foreign races."

"Yes, General Li, His Majesty is a little impulsive, please try to persuade him!"

"General Li, you must put the country first and don't act impulsively. Please persuade His Majesty!"

The sounds of various conversations surrounded Li Hong's ears.

Li Hong immediately realized what was going on.

It is obvious that Liu Hong wants to take the initiative to attack the alien race.

However, civil and military officials did not want the Han Dynasty to send troops.

So, Liu Hong pushed the trouble onto Li Hong, hoping to use Li Hong to silence the officials who were advising him.

trouble!

Li Hong reacted immediately!

Yes, this is big trouble!

Think about it, if it is victory, it is easy to deal with, that is the credit.

But what if the army is defeated? I'm afraid it won't just be a matter of defeat itself.

Who said that they could fight? At this time, Li Hong, with his high reputation, could shut up all the officials, but what if something unexpected happened?
By then, I'm afraid all the officials will attack him!
Li Hong naturally did not consciously take this responsibility on himself.

Liu Hong didn't ask him to come out of retirement, he was clearly here to set a trap for him!
You are not accepted by both sides. No matter which side you stand on, you will offend people.

Li Hong glanced at Liu Hong, only to see that this wicked fellow was still making eyes at him.

Li Hong hesitated for a moment, then said to Liu Hong and the civil and military officials:

"The outcome of a war depends on the strategic planning of the commanders of both sides, on the morale of the generals and whether they dare to fight, and on the supply of weapons, armor, food and supplies. I have not been in the army for decades, so I don't know the full picture of the army, and I am afraid I can't give your majesty and the ministers an accurate answer."

"Of course, my heart is burning with desire to serve the Han Dynasty. The Li family is always on standby. If your majesty and the ministers need me, I will personally lead the Li family members to the battlefield and fight bravely to boost the prestige of the Han Dynasty!"

Li Hong stroked his gray beard and refused to accept the guidance of Liu Hong and the ministers, but just expressed his attitude.

When Liu Hong and the three dukes and nine ministers heard Li Hong's words about practicing Tai Chi, they immediately became quiet.

They all couldn't help but look at Li Hong with strange eyes.

Who said military generals have no brains?
Is this something a brainless general could say?
Li Hong didn't respond and refused to cooperate.

Liu Hong was suddenly helpless, and he couldn't blame Li Hong for anything.

As for the three dukes and nine ministers, they were also speechless. However, they could understand Li Hong. It was impossible for anyone to express their opinion.

In fact, Li Hong’s failure to support Liu Hong was already the greatest help to them.

"Your Majesty and all the ministers have arrived at the gate of the Li family mansion. It is unreasonable for us not to go through the gate. Please come in. The good wine is ready." Li Hong smiled and stroked his beard, and said to Liu Hong and the three dukes and nine ministers.

Liu Hong and the three dukes and nine ministers had no choice but to temporarily enter Li's house as Li Hong refused to express his opinion.

Entering the Li family's hall, Liu Hong sat in the main seat and immediately felt angry again.

He slammed the table and said loudly:
"We sent out troops. The Xianbei were too bullying. Even if all the border troops died in the battle, I will make the foreign race pay a price and let them know that I am not easy to bully. The Han Dynasty has a lot of people. If these border troops die, we can recruit more. It is their greatest honor to see the soldiers die on horseback."

"Today I have made up my mind. We have been beaten to our doorstep by the foreign race, but you still dare not fight back and are still cowering. If anyone dares to dissuade me and does not come up with a good solution for me, I will never forgive him!"

Liu Hong was furious, and his violent voice echoed throughout the hall.

All the three dukes and nine ministers frowned, but they understood that Liu Hong was determined to send troops.

Li Hong glanced sideways at Liu Hong.

Why is this guy so angry all of a sudden? So tough?

There was a commotion in the hall.

Taiwei Yang Ci and the other three dukes and nine ministers exchanged glances, then bowed to Liu Hong and said:
"Since your majesty has decided to send troops, we, the old ministers, will obey. However, if we are to send troops, how should we send them? And how many troops should we send? We still need to think about it!"

In the end, Yang Ci and others decided to agree to Liu Hong's decision to send troops.

On the one hand, Liu Hong's attitude this time was decisive.

On the other hand, because they came to the Li family in such a large force to ask for generals, the people of Luoyang had already believed that they would send troops to fight against the foreign races.

If you still do nothing.

I'm afraid that the people will point at the spines of these officials, the three dukes and nine ministers, and curse them.

Moreover, the troops have to be sent out. Anyway, Liu Hong said that if the border soldiers died in the battle, they can just recruit new ones. It may not be a bad thing for the soldiers to die on the battlefield and protect the prestige of the Han Dynasty!
When Liu Hong heard that Yang Ci and others suddenly agreed to send troops, he was immediately delighted. However, he was stumped by the question of how many troops they wanted to send.

Liu Hong looked at Li Hong who was sitting steadily beside him, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked:
"General Li, there are 30,000 frontier troops, 10,000 cavalry, and 20,000 infantry in the Yanmen Pass area. If I give you the right to mobilize the frontier troops, the Luoyang garrison troops, and even the county troops, how many troops do you need to dare to fight against these 100,000 foreigners?"

In the hall, Liu Hong's voice shocked everyone and they all looked at Li Hong.

What does Liu Hong mean by this?
Will Li Hong be the head coach for this battle?
Although the officials were surprised at this result, they could not say anything to stop it.

In fact, Li Hong is still strong despite his old age, and has already demonstrated the strength of a peerless military commander that has not been seen in hundreds of years.

Another thing is that Li Hong does have rich experience on the battlefield.

You know, many Han generals now have the intention of promoting Li Hong.

It is indeed appropriate for Li Hong to lead the team!
In the hall, Li Hong's eyelids twitched slightly. Although he was prepared, at this moment, Li Hong couldn't help but feel excited and excited.

After decades, today, the opportunity he has been waiting for has come again!

(End of this chapter)