Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 129 They all know their limits
Upon hearing that Huba Omi Tu was heading south, Yuan Ziyong hurried over to mediate.

But when he arrived, he found that the situation was different from what he had imagined.

Tujing Town has now been occupied by Tangzhou’s state troops.

Many Tujinghu were either squatting on the ground or lying on the ground, making no sound.

Li Shuang stationed his army outside the town, and Yuan Ziyong found him in the central army tent.

The Duke of Tang was much younger than he had imagined. He had just experienced a great battle, but he did not look tired at all.

Yuan Ziyong had a very good first impression of Li Shuang, not only because of his outstanding appearance, but also because his manners and dress were a realistic replica of the ideal appearance of a scholar.

He wore a feather fan and a blue scarf, was gentle and elegant, graceful, and behaved in accordance with etiquette. He was completely different from those barbarians outside, like heaven and earth with each other.

"I heard that Huba Omitu was so audacious that he colluded with the Hu people and marched south. I rushed here immediately to stop him, but the fighting had already stopped. I wonder what the situation is like?"

"The Hu people have been routed, and I am sending my generals to pursue them."

Yuan Ziyong nodded, feeling somewhat relieved that he had prevented these Hu people from invading Hedong again.

Otherwise, not only will the imperial court be held accountable, but the common people will also suffer.

"I wonder how the governor will govern these barbarians after this battle?"

"I am young and inexperienced, so I would appreciate your guidance, General."

Although the royal family of the Northern Wei Dynasty would not call themselves Han people, they would definitely not call themselves Hu people.

According to official accounts of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Yuan clan was a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, granted the northern lands. Their entry into the Central Plains was in accordance with Heaven's will.

That’s right, when scholars of this era studied history, they also learned about the great Chinese nation, which could be traced back to the Yu Dynasty and even the Yanhuang period.

Don’t ask, the answer is about five thousand years!
The Northern Wei Dynasty used the term "descendants of Yan and Huang" in terms of blood relationship, and the term "Wei people" in reality, thus embracing the entire Northern Dynasties.

The Hanized Xianbei people naturally did not consider themselves to be Hu people, but descendants of Yan and Huang.

Correspondingly, they also inherited the Han Dynasty's attitude and governance model towards the Hu people.

"These barbarians are barbaric and ignorant of civility. They repeatedly invade our borders and ravage our people. We must first severely punish the ringleaders and kill them as a warning to others, and then we can pacify them. If we can do what the Han did to the Xiongnu, then the land of Shuofang will be at peace."

"Then how many should be killed?"

"We'll need hundreds!"

"What the general said is exactly what I want."

Li Shuang nodded and asked:
"What about tomorrow?"

"Ok?"

At this time, Yuan Ziyong already felt that something was wrong.

"Don't joke, Governor!"

"Don't worry, General. I've already given instructions. Those who surrender will not be killed. They all know their limits."

Seeing Li Shuang as such a person, Yuan Ziyong thought that his subordinates should be similar. He felt a little relieved, but he was still threatening.

"Severe punishment!"

At this moment, a joyful voice came from outside the tent.

"My Lord, I'm back!"

Hou Jing rushed into the tent in a hurry, his body covered in blood, of course, not his own.

At this moment, there were four heads hanging on each side of his belt, and two in each hand.

This person looked like a Shura, and what was even more terrifying was that he had an innocent smile on his face.

Yuan Ziyong couldn't help but feel sad when he saw this horrifying scene!

Hou Jing threw the head in his hand and said:
"My lord, the leaders of the Hu people in Shuofang and other places are all here. I also brought back the women, slaves, cattle, sheep, horses, and other small items from their tribes. Whatever I couldn't bring back was burned."

When Yuan Ziyong heard this, his heart tightened.

"Didn't the governor say that those who surrender will not be killed?"

Hou Jing was in an excited state at the moment and said:

"Yes, those who surrender will not be killed!"

"What about the others?"

Hou Jing waved his hand.

"Don't worry, they absolutely have no chance of surrendering!"

"..."

Hou Jingxing described the scene in vivid detail.

"My Lord, you don't know how urgent the situation was. I saw that man was about to surrender, and he was already halfway to kneeling!"

Li Shuang, who was sitting behind the handsome desk, fiddled with the jade pot he had just acquired and asked casually:

"and then?"

Hou Jing's face flushed red, and he slapped his thigh with joy. The head at his waist swayed, and the fishy smell made Yuan Ziyong feel sick. "I raised my hand and shot him straight in the face."

As he said this, Hou Jing patted his chest, still feeling a lingering fear.

"It was a close call, that guy almost surrendered!"

After hearing this, Yuan Ziyong felt his heart almost couldn't bear it.

"you you……"

Li Shuang saw this and comforted him:

"Don't worry, General. My servant is a bit rough, but the other two are very sensible."

Yuan Ziyong looked at Hou Jing's appearance and immediately believed what he said.

Not long after, Gao Gao also came back.

Unlike Hou Jing, this man is a brave warrior with extraordinary bearing and appearance. His appearance is also much better than Hou Jing's.

At least, not that scary.

"How's the situation?"

"Don't worry, my lord, it's been done!"

Gaoang clapped his hands, and the soldiers outside the tent came in escorting an old man.

"My lord, I saw this old man and could not bear to kill him, so I brought him back and let you deal with him."

Yuan Ziyong listened and approved.

Not killing the old and weak is worthy of being a great general. Looking at Hou Jing again, Yuan Ziyong was full of disgust.

"What about the others?"

Gao Gao said casually:
"Everyone is here, where else is there?"

"..."

After hearing this, Yuan Ziyong took two steps back unconsciously.

"Didn't they say that those who surrender will not be killed?"

"There are no surrenders. If you don't believe me, ask this old man."

Yuan Ziyong looked at the old man and asked:

"You didn't surrender?"

The old man nodded, but Gao Ang was unhappy when he saw it.

"You old man, I spared your life out of kindness, but you dared to slander me in front of the lord."

As he said that, Gaoang struck him with a hammer.

"Whether there is one or not, tell the truth!"

Seeing such a lively scene, Hou Jing also joined in the beating.

"As expected, the Hu people are not trustworthy. How dare you slander Lao Gao? I hate such villains the most in my life!"

Seeing that the only surviving old man was about to die, Yuan Ziyong rushed forward to protect him.

"Tell the truth!"

The old man was dying and said:

"The general was shouting in Chinese. No one in our tribe could understand him except me."

Yuan Ziyong asked hurriedly:
"Then you understand, why don't you tell others!"

"I told you, but this general doesn't understand our tribe's language!"

Gao Gao reacted at this moment and suddenly realized:
"So they're talking about surrendering!"

"What do you think?"

"No one would surrender while standing."

Li Shuang was a little embarrassed and said:

"My two retainers are rough men, but the other one is not like that. He is gentle and refined, and knows his place."

After that, Li Shuang asked:
"Where's Yang Kan? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

"The old sheep is probably almost at the Yellow River."

"What is he doing chasing after the Yellow River?"

"He said it wasn't easy coming here. There happened to be a tribe that would rather die than surrender, and they wanted to exterminate them."

"..."

(End of this chapter)