The Golden Family, rising from the Western Regions

Chapter 151 The Majesty of the First Lady

Eastern Capital, Six Courtyards and Prince’s Palace.

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and depressing.

Xiao Simo sat upright in the main seat. When he heard the sad news that Xiao Tuladuo had died in battle, his expression instantly turned ashen.

His face, which was already pale due to injury, now looked even more bloodless.

"What? Xiao Tuladuo died in battle?"

Xiao Simo stood up suddenly, his eyes wide open, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white, and his voice trembling with anger.

"Damn, damn."

"The Uighurs deserve to die."

"I will personally lead the army to destroy Gaochang and kill them all." An angry roar sounded in the hall.

Before he could finish his words, a violent coughing fit suddenly hit him, and he had to cover his mouth. He leaned forward and shook violently.

Seeing this, the servants beside him hurried forward, some patted him on the back, some handed him tea, their eyes full of worry.

After his coughing subsided a little, Xiao Simo took a deep breath, his eyes revealing determination and unwillingness.

"My lord, your health is more important right now."

Gu Zizhong stood aside, looking worried.

Xuegu Eruda said in an equally serious voice, "Your Majesty, your injuries have not yet healed. You should not be angry, and you should not lead the army in person."

"I am willing to lead an army to attack Gaochang and avenge Xiao Tuladuo."

Xue Gu'erluda said, his face also ashen and murderous.

Although there were open and covert struggles among the four Shilie generals of the Sixth Academy, their overall relationship was still good.

Xiao Linta's death was his own fault.

However, Xiao Tuladuo's death in battle was something that no one could tolerate.

Xuegu Eruda wanted to avenge him personally.

Others also volunteered to fight and attack Gaochang.

Gu Zizhong frowned and said worriedly, "Your Majesty, I'm worried that this is a conspiracy by the royal court."

"The goal is to deplete our Eastern Capital's military strength and then seize the opportunity to launch a northern expedition."

"Especially recently, spies in Yili reported that the Qarluk people had suspected contact with the royal envoys."

"I am worried that there will be chaos in Yili as well."

"The royal court is trying to gradually encroach upon our northern border."

These are all the aftereffects of the Western Expedition.

Xiao Simo failed to destroy Wang Ting in one fell swoop, but was seriously injured and returned to Dongdu with many soldiers and generals.

It directly exposes his own weakness.

Therefore, some forces in the northern border began to become restless under the secret contact of the royal court.

Especially the Karluk people in Yili, who were originally representatives of restlessness and often rebelled.

Before, it was just forcibly suppressed by Xiao Simo.

Now, with the northern border facing internal and external troubles, the Qarlugs might also rebel.

"They dare?"

"If I had known this would happen, I should have killed all the Karluks in Yili." Xiao Simo said angrily.

He was so excited that he started coughing violently again.

But if you think about it carefully, the troops of Dongdu cannot be moved lightly.

So, Xiao Simo said in a deep voice, "Send a message to Jinzhou Governor Li Xiao to immediately reorganize the troops and march south to the desert."

Xiao Simo finally decided to leave the affairs of the desert to Li Xiao.

Xiao Tuladuo was killed tragically because he underestimated the enemy and was betrayed by Yagubi. He believed that Li Xiao would definitely learn from the lesson.

As long as the Jinzhou Army performs at its normal level, the Gaochang Kingdom will not be able to cause trouble.

Afterwards, Xiao Simo discussed the situation with the generals and how to suppress the rebellion of the Karluk people in Yili.

If the royal court army crossed the Ili River, how should they counterattack?

After waiting for half an hour, everyone left, and in the empty hall, only Xiao Simo was left, except for his personal guards.

At this moment, he could no longer hold on and began to cough violently.

"Cough cough cough cough~"

His face was blue and purple, swollen like a pig's liver, and the next second he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"My king, are you okay?"

Princess Shulü Wujin happened to come and deliver ginseng soup, and she was frightened when she saw this scene.

"Your Majesty, you are coughing up blood."

She squatted beside Xiao Simo, her eyes moist and full of heartache.

After Xiao Simo drank the ginseng soup, his cough slowly stopped and his complexion looked better.

He shook his head gently and said, "The King is fine."

"Don't let others know about coughing up blood."

As he spoke, he looked at his personal guards with a serious look.

"Your Majesty, I'm sure you'll be fine. Let's go to the Central Plains or to India and get the best doctors. They'll definitely be able to heal your injuries."

Shu Lu Wu Jin said silently with tears in his eyes.

I never thought that my husband, who had always been as strong as an ox, would become so weak.

If she had known this would happen, she would have stopped Xiao Simo from going on the western expedition at all costs.

"It's useless. I know very well how serious my injuries are." Xiao Simo said with a helpless smile.

He was shot in the lung by an arrow. Although the wound has healed, the injury to the lung is difficult to cure.

Xiao Simo was quite open-minded.

"Now, I just hope God can give me ten more years."

"Let me watch Hu Gu grow up." Xiao Simo said with a little sadness.

The biggest problem now is that his heir is too young.

Xiao Helun is only eight years old now. If something happens to Xiao Simo, he will not be able to handle the situation.

As for the older sons?

Xiao Simo shook his head slightly. They all had their own shortcomings. Some were cruel and ruthless but actually inferior and cowardly, while others were irritable and unpopular. In short, they were all incapable of shouldering important responsibilities.

"Starting from tomorrow, all of Hu Gu's lessons will be suspended, and I will teach him personally." Xiao Simo said in a deep voice.

What he wants to teach is definitely different from those teachers.

To put it simply, it means teaching them step by step how to handle government affairs, how to employ people, how to command troops, etc.

Just one day later, Xiao Simo's military order was delivered to Li Xiao by messengers who traveled day and night.

Also sent along were information about Wang Ting's movements and a private letter to Xiao Yanyan.

After receiving the military order, Li Xiao felt relieved.

You can fight now.

"Inform all the thousand-household troops to assemble in the Longcheng Wasteland early tomorrow morning." Li Xiao ordered in a deep voice.

The plan for mobilizing troops has already been made, and we are just waiting for the final order to dispatch.

Afterwards, Li Xiao asked someone to deliver the private message to Xiao Yanyan, while he himself went to a courtyard not far away.

When I pushed open the door made of fences, I saw several strong women working.

When they saw Li Xiao, they immediately shouted respectfully in Naiman language, "Commander-in-Chief."

Li Xiao nodded slightly and walked straight into the house.

A young woman was preparing dinner, while a woman in her thirties was half lying on the kang.

When the two saw Li Xiao, their faces changed suddenly.

The young woman immediately stood up in panic, looking at a loss, like a frightened little rabbit.

As for the beautiful woman, she was calmer, but she also stood on the ground and said in a slightly stiff tone: "Greetings, Governor."

This beautiful woman was none other than Daha Chuluoduo's mother, who was once a noble lady of high rank.

But now, he can only crawl at Li Xiao's feet and survive.

Of course she thought about resisting, but those Naiman women outside were not pushovers either.

After being severely punished several times, he gradually became obedient.

Now when I see Li Xiao, I know how to greet him politely.

"Are you satisfied with life here? Are you used to the food?" Li Xiao asked in Khitan.

The young woman lowered her head and was too embarrassed to answer, as the beautiful woman was the only one talking.

She glanced at the half-finished dinner, which was just two simple pancakes.

Then he glanced at Li Xiao lightly, and his meaning was very clear: What do you think of my eating habits?

You know, the beautiful woman was once the mistress of the Daha family. Although she didn't eat the most delicacies, she had enough meat and milk.

But when she arrived in Jinzhou, she ate pancakes every day, which made her feel dry all over.

But Li Xiao seemed not to see her eyes, and just nodded lightly: "It's okay to get used to eating it."

Just two prisoners, and you still want to eat their meat?
It’s good enough to have some bread to eat, after all, many people starve to death every day in this era.

"I came here today just to tell you something."

Li Xiao said this, sat down on the edge of the kang and stretched out his hand to pull.

The young woman screamed suddenly and was pulled into Li Xiao's arms.

A restless big hand reached in from above and found a suitable position for itself.

The woman immediately lowered her head with a blushing face. Although it was not the first time, she still couldn't let go in front of her mother-in-law.

But they dared not resist at all.

On the other hand, the beautiful woman turned a blind eye to all this and just lowered her head silently.

Li Xiao sneered and said, "Da Hechu Luoduo is in the desert."

Hearing this, the two women raised their heads at the same time.

However, the woman's face was full of surprise, and a hint of excitement flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes.

Hu Siwo's ears were broken, and more than half of the Daha family were slaughtered. Now the beautiful woman's only hope is his son.

Dahe came out of Luoduo.

"You look very excited?" Li Xiao looked at the beautiful woman and said with a slight smile on his lips.

The beautiful woman quickly shook her head: "No."

After being beaten up by several strong women in the yard, she had become much more obedient and didn't dare to poke at all.

"Humph!"

Li Xiao groaned lightly, and the strength in his hands gradually increased, causing the woman in his arms to let out a low groan in pain.

"Dahe Chuluoduo allied with the Gaochang Kingdom, colluded with traitors, and killed the governor of the desert, Xiao Tuladuo."

"I have been ordered to march south to quell the rebellion."

"I believe you will be able to see him soon."

"Of course, it's also possible that what you saw was his head."

As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, a hint of excitement flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes.

I secretly said in my heart: "Good kill!"

"My son is brave."

Now, what she is most looking forward to is that her son can defeat Li Xiao, fight his way to Jinzhou, and rescue her.

Daha Chuluoduo's wife had a similar idea. Rather than being a slave in Jinzhou, she would definitely prefer to return to the royal court and become the young lady of the Daha family.

But Li Xiao's next words made her feel like she was falling into an ice cave.

Li Xiao was seen kneading her with one hand and pinching her face with the other.

He smiled faintly and said, "What a beautiful face! It really makes me feel pity for her."

"Even though this governor has killed countless people, he cannot help but indulge in it."

Then he sighed softly: "Da He Chu Luoduo has such a wife to accompany him for life, which is really enviable."

"It's a pity that he doesn't cherish it himself~"

Hearing this, the woman was slightly stunned.

Li Xiao smiled faintly and said, "My spies reported that Dahe Chuluoduo claimed that his wife had died in Husiwoerduo. The people I brought to Jinzhou were fake."

"He has already made an engagement with the King of Gaochang and will marry the Princess of Gaochang soon." Upon hearing this, the woman felt as if struck by lightning and felt dizzy.

A look of disbelief.

"No, no, this is impossible. He said he would only have me as his wife in this life." The woman kept shaking her head.

Li Xiao sneered: "How can you believe what a man says?"

"Besides, the Dahe family has lost power, and marrying into the Gaochang Kingdom will be more beneficial to Dahe Chuluoduo."

"You should understand this."

Hearing this, the woman felt sad, and a few crystal tears quietly appeared in her bright eyes.

In fact, even if Li Xiao didn't say anything, she could guess that this was true.

After all, men are political creatures and will only choose the decision that is most beneficial to themselves.

The most important thing is that she was abducted by Li Xiao and her body was already dirty.

How could Da He Chu Luoduo treat him as usual?
It's all just my own fantasy.

After understanding this, the woman burst into tears.

When Li Xiao saw this, he threw her directly onto the kang, tore off her clothes, and prepared to vent his anger.

That bastard Da He Chu Luoduo is really haunting us.

No wonder he disappeared in the later period of the Western Expedition.

Li Xiao thought he was hiding because he was scared.

Unexpectedly, he fled to Gaochang and threatened the Gaochang Kingdom to attack the desert.

The key point is that he really succeeded, and even Xiao Tuladuo died in his hands.

This forced Li Xiao to go south to quell the rebellion.

This time, that bastard must be killed, and now, Li Xiao is just collecting some interest first.

After hearing the bad news, the woman was like a broken jar, and did not resist Li Xiao's actions at all. She even became proactive.

Finally, he pulled the beautiful woman over.

What is this?
Take practical action to retaliate against Ohga Derodo?
"Gluck cluck~"

"Giggle~"

On the second day, just as dawn was breaking, the clear sound of roosters crowing echoed between heaven and earth, like an invisible horn, spreading throughout the entire Hedong Fort.

Household after household wakes up to the sound of roosters crowing.

Without saying anything, they just put on their clothes silently. The women went to the kitchen to prepare food, while the men came to the yard, took out their bows, arrows, knives and axes, and wiped them for the final time.

At this moment, Hedong Fort seemed to have been mute-buttoned by an invisible hand. The entire village was silent, and the atmosphere was a little solemn.

Only the curling smoke rising slowly in the morning light adds a touch of fireworks to this quiet land.

Luo Meng also slowly woke up.

He turned his head slightly and his eyes fell on the kang next to him.

His wife, Li Dafeng, was sleeping soundly with a peaceful face.

Next to Li Dafeng lay a swaddled baby. It was his son Luo Wenzhong, who was less than two months old.

Unfortunately, Luo Meng was fighting in Husiwoerduo at that time and was unable to witness the birth of his child, which made him feel a little regretful.

But the joy of becoming a father for the first time still made him particularly excited.

Since returning home, he has been staying with his child almost all day long. His child's cute and innocent appearance fills him with love.

This is his son.

Looking at the adorable little guy sleeping soundly, Luo Meng's mouth curled up slightly.

At this time, Li Dafeng was also awakened by his actions. She didn't say anything, but just looked at the father and son quietly.

"How long will it take this time?"

Luo Meng shook his head slightly, stood up and dressed, saying, "I don't know."

"But it shouldn't take too long. After all, the Gaochang people are not the elite of the royal court."

"If we go over there, we'll definitely be able to beat them to pieces."

Luo Meng deliberately said this to reassure her.

How could Li Dafeng not know the dangers of war? After all, her father died on the battlefield.

However, in the northern borderland, stepping onto the battlefield is the fate of every man.

Although Li Dafeng was worried, he was unable to stop it.

He could only stand up silently, help Luo Meng to tidy up his armor, and said with a hint of complaint: "It's been less than a month since I came back, and I have to go to war again."

"When will the war end?"

"The war will end only when we become stronger and stronger and no one dares to provoke us." Luo Meng chuckled.

Li Dafeng disagreed and said, "At that time, you men will take the initiative to provoke others."

Although she doesn't understand the big principles, she understands human nature.

Greed is human nature.

Luo Meng chuckled and shook his head. He hugged Li Dafeng from behind and said jokingly, "Why don't you go talk to Dalong."

“We all listen to him now.”

Li Dafeng shook her head: "He is now a man with a family and a career. How can he listen to the words of a woman like me?"

As the couple stood up and talked, a rough shout was heard from outside.

"Boss, Dafeng, are you up?"

"Open the door."

Li Dafeng quickly broke away from Luo Meng, who was about to get close to her, and said in a panic, "Dad is here."

"I'll clean up, you go open the door."

Soon, Luo Ping walked into the room with a big belly, followed by Luo Meng's mother.

"Dad, Mom, you're here."

Li Dafeng came out of the bedroom to greet him.

Luo Ping smiled gently, nodded, and said, "I've brought you food."

Because Li Dafeng had just finished her confinement and was still relatively weak, her three meals a day were prepared and delivered to her by Luo's mother.

Breakfast was also simple, just a few pancakes and two bowls of hot goat milk.

After placing it on the table, Mr. and Mrs. Luo Ping walked into the bedroom and looked at their eldest grandson who was sleeping soundly, with a burst of surprise.

Not long after, Luo Ping walked out of the house and said to Luo Meng, "Boss, this trip to the desert is up to you. Dad can't accompany you."

"Take good care of the second child. Dad will wait for you to come back."

During the Western Expedition, Luo Ping felt that he was somewhat overwhelmed.

His body was becoming increasingly heavy, and he could hardly ride a warhorse.

In this state, it is very dangerous to continue going to the battlefield.

He is not afraid of dying in battle, but he is afraid of missing the opportunity to fight.

So, not long ago, Luo Ping resigned from his job to Li Xiao, preparing to enjoy his retirement in peace and enjoy the company of his grandchildren.

His position as the commander of the Hedong Thousand Household was passed on to Luo Meng.

This time, it was also the first time that Luo Meng led a team alone on an expedition.

"Don't worry, Dad, I will." Luo Meng nodded heavily.

After breakfast, Luo Meng came to the cattle pen, picked out the strongest war horse, and then picked out two inferior horses.

He put all the ten days' worth of food, bows, arrows, swords, axes and other weapons that his mother had prepared for him on the back of a second-rate horse.

The same goes for the second-in-command Luo Gang next to him.

The two inferior horses were used to transport supplies and travel, and the best horse was ridden in battle.

After everything was ready, Luo Meng and Luo Gang looked at their families.

They all stood there quietly, their eyes filled with worry and reluctance.

"Come back safely." Li Dafeng held the child in her arms and looked at Luo Meng and said softly.

Luo Meng chuckled and glanced at his son: "Da Long said that I have a tough life."

"You Uighur bastards can't hurt me."

Then he walked up to his two younger brothers and pinched their red and black cheeks one by one.

Then he said to the third son, Luo Tie: "Third son, after your second brother and I leave, you will be the eldest in the family. Protect your parents and your sister-in-law."

The third child gritted his teeth and nodded heavily: "I will definitely protect my parents."

"Big brother, second brother, I am almost grown up."

"Next time, I'll go to war with you too."

Upon hearing this, Luo Meng and Luo Gang laughed and rubbed the third and fourth brothers' heads hard.

Then he mounted his horse and joined the Hedong Thousand Households Army to head to the Longcheng Desert.

……

In Hexi Fort, Li Xiao had a very comfortable night.

But he did not indulge in the gentle embrace and left the room early.

After he left, the powerless beautiful woman seemed to have gained strength. Regardless of her exposed body, she slapped the woman directly.

"Crack~"

"You're a slut, a vixen, a shameless thing."

"How could my Daha family produce such a shameless slut like you?"

Before, both of them were forced.

But last night, the woman became particularly proactive. Li Xiao even drew a sketch for the two of them. The woman was very cooperative and even pulled the beautiful woman to play with them.

Finally, Li Xiao even tattooed both of their buttocks.

A big "Li" character appeared prominently.

Women are not ashamed of it, but proud of it.

All this made the beautiful woman furious, thinking that the woman had betrayed her son.

The woman was also stunned by the slap. She covered her cheek and was stunned for several seconds before she came to her senses.

Then, he suddenly jumped up, and with two "pa pa" sounds, he hit the beautiful woman in the face with his bows left and right.

"You, you dare to hit me."

"This is outrageous."

The beautiful woman opened her eyes wide, looking incredulous.

But the woman sneered. Since she had already given up, she snorted, "Why should I be afraid?"

"I am a dead person now, not the daughter-in-law of your Dahe family."

"So what if I hit you?"

"I'm telling you, I won't serve you anymore."

Because their maids were all rewarded to those who had made contributions, the two of them had to do everything they wanted to do themselves.

To be precise, it is the daughter-in-law who serves the mother-in-law.

But now women have awakened and it’s no longer necessary.

"I kill you!"

With a roar and a scream, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law started to fight each other.

But soon, there was only a loud bang.

With a "bang", the door was kicked open.

Xiao Yanyan's face was frosty, and she walked in with several Khitan women, gritting her teeth.

When I saw the scene in front of me, I was immediately furious.

Li Xiao did not come back last night, saying that she went to inspect other forts, but in the morning, the maid beside her found that she had come out of this yard.

Xiao Yanyan immediately understood everything and brought people to kill them.

It turned out that these two shameless vixens were seducing her man.

Especially that beautiful woman, she almost became Xiao Yanyan's mother-in-law's woman.

"Sure enough, the people of the Dahe family are not good people."

"Get them down for me."

Xiao Yanyan decided to teach them a lesson and establish her authority as the eldest wife.

(End of this chapter)