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

Chapter 57: Retreating to Yunzhong City, the Troublemakers Arrive

The Xianbei cavalry came like a flood.

Even with prisoners and hostages in hand, the brutal and powerful momentum of the Xianbei cavalry made the Han army and Han slaves feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy and they became weak all over.

"Don't panic!"

A powerful and dull voice echoed in front of the Han army whose morale was waning.

However, an old general with white hair and beard, exuding a tough aura, rode out on horseback, surrounded by Dian Wei, Li Li, Yan Liang and other generals.

Seeing Li Hong appear, the originally panicked Han army and Han slaves immediately seemed to have found a backbone.

Miraculously, it gradually calmed down.

Although Li Hong looks old, he makes the Han army feel safer.

Especially during this expedition to the north, Li Hong showed calmness, strength, and decisiveness, which convinced and impressed the Han army.

At this time, dozens of Xianbei generals, tribal leaders, and chiefs had already arrived in front of the Han army on horseback.

Seeing Li Hong, Murong, Mijia, Queji, Suli, Huaitou, Kezui, Queju, Kebinen and other Xianbei chieftains all showed resentment in their eyes.

Li Hong destroyed the Xianbei royal court, burned and killed hundreds of thousands of Xianbei people, and threatened them to release Han slaves, which can be said to have brought shame to the Xianbei tribe.

Since the Xianbei tribe rose up on the grassland, they had never been in such a miserable state.

Now that we have entered the Han border, the Han people want to escape?
Are you kidding me?

"Han Li Hong, you have already entered the territory of the Han Dynasty. According to the agreement, you should quickly release our Chanyu, hostages, and prisoners!"

Xianbei commander Suli shouted loudly to Li Hong.

The Xianbei Marshal Suli was the leader of the Eastern Xianbei and had great prestige among the Eastern Xianbei. As soon as he spoke, a group of Eastern Xianbei marshals immediately echoed him.

"Yes, Han people, please abide by the agreement and release them."

"Han people, let them go. If you dare to violate the agreement, you will all be killed without a complete corpse!"

Loud shouts rang out, and the Han soldiers couldn't help but tighten their weapons and looked at Li Hong in unison.

Even though the three treasures of horses can greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of cavalry, they only have an army of about 20,000 people, and they dare not say that they can withstand the charge of hundreds of thousands of cavalry from the other side.

Li Hong listened to the loud shouts of the Xianbei generals, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a cold voice: "When did I say that I would release your Chanyu?"

"What? Han people, you dare to go back on your word? Do you really think we dare not kill people?"

"Han people, you dare not release my Xianbei Chanyu, are you seeking death?"

As soon as Li Hong said that he would not release the Xianbei Chanyu, all the Xianbei generals were immediately shocked and angry.

Facing the rage and threats from the Xianbei commanders, Li Hong raised the bloody halberd in his hand.

Immediately, teams of swordsmen and axemen came up, escorting hostages and captives from various Xianbei tribes.

The knife was placed on the neck, and the blade seemed to penetrate the skin. The hostages and their families from various Xianbei tribes immediately begged for mercy and help, and their cries were heard everywhere.

"Han people, how dare you!" The Xianbei generals felt the threat from Li Hong. Their eyes were bloodshot, but they dared not say anything harsh.

Along the way, Li Hong faced their dissatisfaction without hesitation, but he wielded the butcher knife, even though he only slaughtered the unimportant hostages and their families.

But it can also become a proton, which is also very important.

"At the beginning, I just said that you should send all the Han slaves, war horses and sheep here first. I will release some of them first, and then release the rest when we reach the Han border. Now, have all the Han slaves from your tribes been released?"

"Since none of them have been delivered, what are you talking about? Do you really think I dare not kill anyone?"

"Also, we have just arrived at the Han border, and you are so impatient to surround us. You really think I am a fool and can't see that you will slaughter us. If that's the case, why should I let people go? Just kill each other!"

"Get out of here, retreat ten miles, and send all the Han slaves here. I need to lead the team into Yunzhong City first. You want me to release the people without any safety guarantee? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey, or did I get kicked in the head by a donkey?"

Facing the generals of the Xianbei tribes, Li Hong blew his beard and glared, and shouted in a sharp voice with murderous intent.

Murong, Miga, Queji, Suli, Kezui, Queju, Kebineng and other Xianbei chieftains were extremely furious when they heard Li Hong's words. However, they saw Li Hong staring at them with cold and murderous eyes. Before they could say anything, Li Hong's murderous voice rang out again.

"I'm issuing an ultimatum. Three counts. If you don't retreat, there will be no discussion. Executioners, get ready, prepare to strike!"

"one!"

The Xianbei commanders became increasingly furious.

"two!"

Li Hong's voice was still sharp and cold.

Even though the executioners' hearts were about to jump out of their chests, they had all been trained and warned by Li Hong many times, so they could not show any cowardice or mercy.

They all increased their strength, and immediately, the blades began to penetrate deeper into the skin. Some of the swordsmen used so much strength that blood began to flow out.

The cries of the Xianbei hostages and their families were heard everywhere, and they all begged for help from the Xianbei generals in a miserable and desperate manner.

"Don't get excited, Han people, we retreat, we retreat!"

Murong, Mijia, Queji, Suli, Kezui, Queju, Kebineng and other generals of the Xianbei tribes saw that their sons were really going to die, and finally they became cowardly and were held back by a few sober people.

"Han people, I hope you will do what you say, but this matter is not over yet!" The Xianbei generals said harshly, but they all led their men to retreat ten miles in anger.

Seeing the Xianbei people retreat temporarily, Li Hong breathed a sigh of relief, and Huangfu Song, Ji Ling and others hurriedly surrounded him.

"Fortunately, the old general is decisive in killing. If he had shown a hint of cowardice just now, it would have been difficult to deal with." Huangfu Song also breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his admiration to Li Hong.

However, Huangfu Song then sighed and said:
"It's a pity. Although we exchanged hostages for a large number of Han slaves, it is not easy to escape. These Xianbei people will not let us go so easily."

Huangfu Song's sigh made Ji Ling, Yan Liang, Zhang Fei and others beside him all look worried.

It feels great to see the Xianbei royal court trampled by horses.

It was a great pleasure to have saved 600,000 or 700,000 Han slaves.

However, the Xianbei people were still very powerful, but because of their own weakness, they put themselves in danger.

"Okay, now is not the time to worry. Arrange the team to retreat to Cloud City immediately. With the protection of the city wall, it will be a little safer."

Li Hong patted Huangfu Song on the shoulder and changed the subject.

Speaking of this, Huangfu Song became more energetic and said to Li Hong:
"promise."

The huge Han army soon marched to Yunzhong City in a mighty manner.

Yunzhong City, as the seat of Yunzhong County, is not as prosperous as other cities in the Han Dynasty.

As a border county city, Yunzhong City appears lonely and desolate.

Not all of the 700,000 troops entered the city, so most of the Han troops and Han slaves set up camp outside the city.

However, just entering a small part of the city immediately made the entire Cloud City overcrowded.

The commanders of the Xianbei tribes did not directly lead their armies to surround Yunzhong City.

Instead, they set up a large camp seven miles northeast of Yunzhong City, in a place surrounded by mountains and rivers.

In their opinion, as long as they were here, the Han army would definitely not be able to escape.

There were not many people in Yunzhong City, only tens of thousands. They did not hate the arrival of Li Hong and his men, and instead offered food and drink to them. Yunzhong City was close to the grassland, and was the first stop for foreign tribes to burn, kill, rob, and raid the grasslands almost every year.

They hate foreigners very much and have had blood feuds with them for almost generations.

Li Hong led the Han army to first destroy the 100,000 foreign invaders who invaded Yanmen, then led his troops to trample the Xianbei royal court, captured the Xianbei Chanyu, and rescued hundreds of thousands of Han slaves.

The people in Yunzhong had heard about it a long time ago.

I have a very good impression of Li Hong!
They were only happy and excited about Li Hong's arrival.

After Li Hong moved into Yunzhong City, he was arranged to live in the mansion of the Du family, a wealthy family in the city.

Yunzhong City, Du family.

In the hall, Li Hong discussed matters with Huangfu Song, Zang Min, Li Li and others.

"Old General, we are not short of food in the short term. The Xianbei people have sent us a large number of sheep, which are enough for us to consume for a while. We can also exchange food with the people in the city."

"Now, the only thing we need to deal with is that we have too many horses and sheep. They need a lot of fodder to feed and they need to be properly housed. They can only be kept outside the city, and it is not safe to graze them."

"There is also the issue of drinking water. We have too many people. We cannot release all these Han slaves now. Once we do, I'm afraid these foreigners will come and kill us immediately."

Zang Min reported the team situation to Li Hong.

Li Hong frowned. In fact, settling so many people was a hassle and every task was difficult.

Fortunately, there are talents like Zang Min who are both civil and military.

"As for the drinking water problem, we can dig more wells and use the well water. It's not difficult. The military baggage train has a well-digging team. Let them lead the rescued Han slaves to get moving."

Li Hong made the arrangements in a deep voice.

After discussing the placement of the troops for a while, the generals began to discuss how to escape.

Obviously, this is the fundamental solution to many problems.

However, facing the enemy's hundreds of thousands of cavalry, even though Li Hong, Huangfu Song and Zang Min discussed for a long time, they still couldn't find a good solution.

At this time, a guard at the gate walked in.

"General, the head of the Du family said he wants to see you outside the hall!"

"Oh? Patriarch Du is here!" Li Hong raised his head and smiled when he heard this:
"Please come in quickly."

Soon, a thin but energetic old man in his forties or fifties walked in.

This person is the head of the Du family in Yunzhong City.

When he was young, the head of the Du family was saved once by Li Hong, and heard that Li Hong led a team to Yunzhong City.

He invited Li Hong to live in his home.

The Du family is a wealthy family in Yunzhong City. They have a luxurious mansion and have a connection with him, so Li Hong did not refuse.

"This is the Du family. The head of the Du family has to inform everyone before entering his own hall. We are the ones who are taking over the show." Li Hong said to the head of the Du family with a smile.

"General Li, please don't say that. General Li can live in the Du family, which is a great honor for the Du family. Du Xiu knows the rules of the army, and it is right to inform them." The head of the Du family smiled respectfully at Li Hong.

Li Hong waved his hand and said to the Du family master:

"Master Du came to see me, is there something?"

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Du hurriedly took out the bamboo slips in his hand and said to Li Hong:
"Old General, I shouldn't have asked about the military affairs. However, today a middle-aged man gave me a bamboo slip that could help me solve the old general's current predicament. After careful consideration, I found that this plan made sense, so I dared not neglect it!"

While the head of the Du family spoke seriously, he handed the bamboo slips to Li Hong.

In the hall, Li Hong, Huangfu Song, Zang Min and others listened to the words of the head of the Du family, their eyes filled with surprise and suspicion.

Someone gave me a bamboo slip. Is it a solution to solve the current predicament?
Li Hong took the bamboo slips from the head of the Du family and started reading them immediately.

"Okay, this is a really good plan, okay!"

After reading the contents on the bamboo slips, Li Hong's eyes widened and he couldn't help but shout out loudly on the spot.

Huangfu Song and Zang Min, who were standing by, immediately became alert after hearing what Li Hong said. They all looked at Li Hong in surprise.

Is there really a solution to this problem?

Li Hong handed the bamboo slips to Huangfu Song and Zang Min, but turned his excited eyes to the head of the Du family and said:
"This person must be very wise. Master Du, do you know where he is now?"

Seeing Li Hong so excited and happy, the head of the Du family immediately realized that this bamboo slip might really help Li Hong solve his dilemma, so he said without hesitation:
"Old General, this man is in Yunzhong City. Do you want Xiu to invite him over?"

Li Hong heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that Patriarch Du knew where this person was. He then waved his hand and said:

"No, such a great talent, I will personally invite you, and Patriarch Du can lead me there!"

"Okay, then I will take the old general over there!" Upon hearing this, the head of the Du family quickly agreed.

At this time, Huangfu Song and Zang Min on the side also came back to their senses, their eyes filled with shock and surprise.

Both of them were surprised by the strategy given on the bamboo slips.

This plan can break the deadlock!

This plan would cause great suffering to the Xianbei people and indiscriminate slaughter of all the tribes on the grassland.

"This man is a talented person and should be personally invited into the army!" Huangfu Song also said in a deep voice.

"Go now!" Li Hong urged the head of the Du family.

"promise!"

The head of the Du family did not hesitate and led Li Hong, Huangfu Song and Zang Min out of the mansion.

They stopped in front of a dilapidated courtyard in the west of the city.

"Sir, General Li is here. Is he home?"

The head of the Du family knocked lightly on the door and shouted inside.

"coming!"

A voice sounded, and a middle-aged man in his thirties wearing a long gown opened the door.

It came into Li Hong's sight.

Li Hong glanced at the middle-aged man's attribute panel and his eyes suddenly shrank.

[Name: Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe]

【Age: 35/76 years old】

[Politics: 99, four-star qualification. Whether dealing with internal affairs or court struggles, he is always the best in any dynasty. )]

[Intelligence: 103, five-star qualification. As wise as many demons, well-read in classics and history, with great wisdom, unrivaled in the world.]

[Favorability: 73 (I am very curious about the host's vigor and vitality at the age of . I want to check the host's true situation. I also admire the host's ability to suppress his family's attitude even though he has the opportunity to become rich enough to rival a country. I want to test and examine the host.)]

【Entry】：
[A man of great wisdom, a ruthless man of the time]: He possesses great wisdom, has a ruthless plan for the times, and can cause chaos in a country with his vicious schemes. (Gold quality)

ps: I am not in good condition today, I will continue to work hard to update tomorrow
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