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

Chapter 68: Li Li, the eldest son of the fourth generation, severed ties with the Li family and became the leader of the Qihuo Army

In the hall, Huangfu Song, Zang Min, Xia Yu, Tian Yan and others were quite shocked when they heard Li Hong's idea about the Beggars' Army, and their eyes lit up.

Indeed, this time they defeated the Xianbei badly, and the Xiongnu also suffered a great loss.

Having suffered such a great loss and been teased, I am afraid that the two nomadic tribes, Xianbei and Xiongnu, will never give up. They are likely to launch a full-scale invasion and plunder the Han Dynasty's tens of thousands of miles of border counties in revenge.

If the beggar army envisioned by Li Hong were to come into being, it would be truly shocking, exciting and delightful.

They could imagine what would happen if such a team really appeared.

How shocking it would be.

If they have a grudge against a foreign race, they will fight and kill without fear of death.

They then gathered and absorbed those who were oppressed and trampled upon by the Xianbei, Xiongnu, Wuhuan and Qiang people, and retaliated against the foreign races even more frantically.

If this beggar army is really established, it will not only be able to protect the people of the Han Dynasty, but also fight against foreign races.

It has to be said that Li Hong's idea of ​​this beggar army made them all quite interested.

"Old general, this matter really has great potential. We already have the people. But what we need to worry about are money, food, and weapons. After all, the imperial treasury is very empty." After some thought, Huangfu Song felt that this matter really had great prospects and would be very beneficial to the Han Dynasty. However, when it came to money, food, and weapons, Huangfu Song became a little less hopeful about this matter.

Next, Generals Zang Min, Xia Yu and Tian Yan also stood up and said that the Beggar Army was indeed exciting. However, when it came to money, food and weapons, the three generals shook their heads and felt it was a pity for Li Hong's good idea.

Undoubtedly, the four generals all tactfully told Li Hong not to hold out hope.

"One person's wisdom is short, but three people's wisdom is long. Since you all agree, then this matter is feasible. We can do it, and do it immediately. Time is pressing and no one can wait. And to support so many people, it is impossible to travel thousands of miles to ask the court for instructions and let the court consider it for several months before giving a reply. You don't have to worry about money, food, and weapons. After returning to the court, I will personally report to His Majesty and ask the court for money, food, and weapons."

After getting the "approval" from several generals, Li Hong made the decision directly and spoke loudly.

"what…"

When Huangfu Song and the other three generals heard that Li Hong had actually decided to form the Beggars' Army, they could not help but look at Li Hong in surprise.

Didn’t Li Hong understand the meaning of their words?

Of course Li Hong heard it.

Li Hong naturally knew that the court had no money or food.

But, that's just fine.

If the Han Dynasty court cannot provide money and food, then this team will have nothing to do with the court at all.

Nor will it be controlled by the imperial court.

As for the money, food, and weapons of the beggar army, Li Hong should be able to raise some by relying on his family connections and in the name of defending the Han Dynasty, right?

As long as the Beggar Army survives the initial consumption phase, Li Hong will later arrange for the Beggar Army to fight to support themselves.

Then this beggar army was completely alive.

"Time waits for no one. We are about to send 800,000 people back home. We need to start recruiting people to form the Beggars' Army now! Generals, I want to know, who among you is willing to take off your official positions in the Han Dynasty, command and train the Beggars' Army, and lead them in an arduous battle against the foreign races?"

Li Hong did not hesitate at all and directly solicited candidates for commander-in-chief from the generals in the hall.

"Of course, this is just on the surface. You have been stripped of your official positions in the Han Dynasty and are no longer generals of the Han Dynasty. After all, what the Qihuo Army wants to do is to irritate the various foreign races surrounding the Han Dynasty, and they cannot implicate the Han Dynasty."

"This is a matter of protecting the Han border! It benefits the country and the people. If you simply want to make achievements and be crowned a noble or a general, this path will not work. Please consider it carefully!"

"Of course, I promise you that when you retire from the Beggars' Army, I will personally recommend you to His Majesty for promotion!"

Li Hong's voice of inviting the generals resounded throughout the hall, and Huangfu Song, Zang Min, Xia Yu, Tian Yan, Dian Wei, Xu Huang, Yue Lu, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Wu Anguo, Xing Daorong and others were completely dumbfounded.

After coming to their senses, they couldn't help swallowing their saliva.

Wu Anguo and Xing Daorong, who were playing well together, looked at each other and shook their heads. They immediately understood what the other meant.

They definitely couldn't go. This thing sounded noble and would protect the country, but without official titles, they would have to lead troops to fight against foreign races. Whoever was willing could go, but the two of them definitely didn't want to go.

Zhang He and Gao Lan had a good time, but they looked at each other and shook their heads.

They went to Luoyang for their future.

At this moment, even the four Generals sitting in the front, Huangfu Song, Zang Min, Xia Yu, and Tian Yan, frowned and couldn't help shaking their heads.

They all agreed with what Li Hong said. There was no doubt that the establishment of the Beggar Army was something to look forward to and would truly protect the Han Dynasty. However, the cost of actually participating in it was too high.

They all have bright futures, especially after this great victory over the Xianbei. Who would be willing to give up their official positions and join the beggar army where they have no name or status and will be subjected to crazy revenge by foreign races?
They served as generals in the Han border army, protecting the Han Dynasty, and even had titles and positions, which was also very good.

"Canopy!"

Suddenly, a sound of slamming the table rang out, and Li Hong stood up in anger. A powerful aura pressed down fiercely, shocking everyone.

"You really disappoint me. The establishment of the Qihuo Army is related to the protection of the Han border, but no one has stepped forward. If it weren't for me, I would have already registered my name among the Xianbei and Xiongnu. I would have led the Qihuo Army myself!"

Li Hong said angrily, making Huangfu Song and other generals immediately feel ashamed.

"Li Li!"

Suddenly, Li Hong's voice of calling out orders rang out. Huangfu Song and others were startled and all looked at Li Hong in surprise and doubt.

"My ancestors of the Longxi Li family guarded the border for the Han Dynasty, but later fell into decline. I have been guarding the border for decades to revive the reputation of the Longxi Li family. The border must not be in chaos. This is the purpose of my Li family."

"Li Li, you are the eldest son of the fourth generation of the Li family, and now you need to take on the responsibility. Are you willing to leave the Li family from today, join the Qihuo Army, punish the foreign races, and protect the safety of the people in the border counties thousands of miles away from the Han Dynasty?"

Li Hong's voice resounded, and Huangfu Song, Wu Anguo, Xing Daorong and others in the hall were immediately in an uproar. However, no one made a noise in front of Li Hong, who was full of anger.

Li Li was already in tears, but he was still resolute. He knelt on one knee in front of Li Hong and said:
"Grandfather, Li'er is willing to leave the Li family and join the Qihuo Army to punish the foreigners and defend the border counties of the Han Dynasty!"

Li Hong's body trembled slightly when he heard this, but he took a deep breath and still said loudly:

"Think it over carefully. Once you join the Qihuo Army, you, Li Li, will no longer have any connection with the Li family, and you will no longer be a general of the Han Dynasty."

"Grandpa, Li Li has thought it through!" Li Li kowtowed three times to Li Hong under the gaze of everyone.

"Are you willing to join the Qihuo Army and fight alongside Li Li?" Li Hong looked at Xu Huang, Yue Lu, Zhang He, Gao Lan and other generals, and finally asked.

"This..." Xu Huang, Yue Lu, Zhang He, Gao Lan and others frowned, but none of them stood up.

Seeing this, Li Hong said nothing more, looked at Li Li again, and said:

"Well, Li Li, from now on, you will be the leader of the Beggars Army and go to form the Beggars Army."

"Yes!" Li Li bowed to Li Hong, then turned around and left resolutely under the reluctant gazes of the generals. His back made the generals in the big tent feel ashamed.

"Alas, the old general has devoted himself to the Han Dynasty, and now he has given up the eldest son of the fourth generation of the Li family to serve the Han Dynasty. Song is ashamed." Huangfu Song's voice broke the silence and said to Li Hong with shame.

Li Hong waved his hand, sat down on his seat, and said, "Everyone go, and arrange for the people to return home."

Seeing that Li Hong was in a bad mood, the generals bowed to him and dispersed.

"Alas, I don't know if it is right to let Lier take the risk and form a beggar army." Li Hong sighed. In this situation, Li Hong was not worried that the court would suspect that he, Li Hong, was going to form his own private army.

After all, the purpose and goal of the Beggars' Army was to fight against foreign races. Moreover, he also summoned all the generals to join the army, but none of them went.

As Li Li's great grandfather, Li Hong was naturally worried about Li Li's safety.

However, forming the Beggars' Army was a rare opportunity for the Li family to raise a powerful army before the world fell into chaos.

Apart from Li Li, there is really no one in the Li family who can take on the important task.

"Send more helpers to Lier later, or strengthen him if there are suitable entries!" Li Hong was still a little worried after Li Li obtained the entry of Li Sheng, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty. He decided to create more people later and send more helpers to Li Li, or strengthen him if there are suitable entries.

(End of this chapter)