Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 143 Leader, It’s Me
Wei Qingbin opened the carriage window and took a look at the scorching autumn sun.

From then on, he was no longer restrained.

But there was no joy in his heart.

As Erzhu Rong's adoptive father, he naturally had never been treated unfairly in this city.

However, material abundance cannot fill the emptiness of the soul.

As a Tianlong person, Wei Qingbin was suppressed by Erzhu Rong and his subordinates were slaughtered. It is easy to imagine how aggrieved he felt.

But now, Erzhu Rong still recognized him as his adoptive father, but no longer restricted his activities.

Because of what?
obviously.

In Erzhu Rong's view, it is no longer necessary.

There is only one possibility that could make Erzhu Rong do this.

The world was in chaos and the imperial court was no longer able to restrain him.

There is not even a slight possibility!

At the intersection of Changdao Road, Erzhu Ying'e, riding a horse, with a dozen servants, was already waiting by the side of the road.

Seeing this, Wei Qingbin asked the driver to stop.

When Wei Qingbin got off the carriage, Erzhu Ying'e smiled.

"Godfather!"

Looking at her, Wei Qingbin's originally bad mood improved a lot.

"Why do you want to come and see me off?"

"Look at what you said. You are my father's adopted father, and therefore my adopted grandfather. You are going back to Luoyang, so how can I not come to see you off?"

Wei Qingbin laughed.

His adopted son didn't come, but his adopted son's daughter did.

At this moment, Wei Qingbin felt a sense of absurdity in his heart.

His relationship with Erzhu Rong was originally based on face.

After Erzhu Rong captured Sizhou City, in order to report to the imperial court and appease his Xianbei people, he recognized him as his adoptive father.

Now that the relationship is over, Erzhu Rong doesn't want to see him, and he doesn't want to see Erzhu Rong either.

"I'm going back to Luoyang. We may never see each other again in this life. Listen to my advice!"

After hearing this, Erzhu Ying'e was a little confused and didn't understand what Wei Qingbin said.

Wei Qingbin looked at Erzhu Ying'e and said with a smile:
"Find someone to marry soon!"

Erzhu Ying'e blushed and felt a little angry: I came here with good intentions to see you off, but you old pervert!
Seeing this, Wei Qingbin knew that she had misunderstood and could only sigh:
"The world is in chaos, and Luoyang is even more turbulent. No one can predict what the future holds. In these troubled times, even men cannot survive. You are a woman caught in the vortex. If you don't want to become a pawn in the hands of others, especially your father Erzhu Rong, then marry as soon as possible. The sooner the better. Otherwise, you will only suffer in the future!"

After Erzhu Ying'e heard this, the resentment in her heart disappeared in an instant.

He then looked at Wei Qingbin, the old man with a white beard, and bowed to him as he looked at his weathered face.

"Thank you for your teachings, take care, Grandfather!"

Wei Qingbin nodded and got on the carriage.

For thousands of years, countless heroes have traveled along the Jinyang Ancient Road.

How many lines of names are recorded in history?

Today, there is another passerby! ——
Erzhu Rong's residence.

Erzhu Rong was on duty on the road, gathering exiles, and over the years, he had many heroes from the north under his command.

However, today, when he held a meeting, he still only called Yuan Tianmu and Li Shuang.

For Erzhu Rong, the current political and military affairs of Jinyang City, how much taxes are collected, and how many soldiers are supported are not the most important things.

There was only one thing on his mind -

Go to Luo!

But the key is how to get to Luoyang!
Be it Erzhu Rong's trusted associates like Hu Sichun and Xi Yi, his clansmen like Erzhu Zhao and Erzhu Dulu, or the generals from the Huaishuo and Wuchuan factions, none of them were most important to him. Yuan Tianmu and Li Shuang, his earliest sworn brothers and the elite troops now commanding him, were the ones Erzhu Rong valued most.

Buqu are not ordinary soldiers, but private soldiers who are supported by the lord and obey the lord's orders completely. They are mostly bound by blood ties.

After so many years, Erzhu Rong only recruited less than 10,000 troops, most of whom were Khitan soldiers.

Yuan Tianmu had less than two thousand troops under his command, mainly Xianbei soldiers.

Li Shuang maintained a troop size of 5,000, mostly Han soldiers.

Erzhu Rong called them over, already having an idea in mind.

Yuan Tianmu had already known that Erzhu Rong wanted to go to Luoyang, but he did not expect that Erzhu Rong would not choose either the empress dowager's party or the emperor's party.

"Prince Yuan Ziyou of Changle!"

Yuan Tianmu was reciting the name while Li Shuang was thinking beside him.

Erzhu Rong explained:

"Whether it's the Empress Dowager or the Emperor, no matter which side wins, we can't control them. But Yuan Ziyou is different. He is the son of Yuan Xie, the Prince of Pengcheng, and the uncle of the young emperor. He is a close branch of the Yuan family and has lived in Luoyang for many years, so he knows everyone there. If we can push him to the throne, we can control Luoyang."

What is the purpose of going to Luoyang?
Of course, it was not to purge the emperor's court and become a wise minister, but to march into Luoyang, control the government, and use the emperor to command the princes!
The current little emperor is Yuan Ke’s crown prince, who succeeded to the throne through legal procedures.

But for Erzhu Rong, it was not so serious!

Just like Dong Zhuo, after entering Luoyang, he wanted to depose Liu Bian and replace him with Liu Xie.

Dong Zhuo and Erzhu Rong were somewhat similar in that they were both generals of the border army and commanded large numbers of troops.

The water in Luoyang is too deep. Dong Zhuo could not control it back then, and Erzhu Rong himself cannot control it now.

Yuan Tianmu asked:
"But is Yuan Ziyou willing?"

Erzhu Rong smiled softly.

"I have already sent my attendant to Luoyang to meet Yuan Ziyou. If he truly has no ambitions, then I will have no choice but to replace him."

After saying that, Erzhu Rong looked at Li Shuang.

"Third brother, what do you think?"

Li Shuang hesitated, and finally glanced at Erzhu Rong. Seeing that he was full of confidence, he still advised:
"He's not a young son who can be manipulated by others. After ascending the throne, he will be in charge of such an important place as Luoyang. Can my brother really control him?"

After hearing this, Erzhu Rong felt a little hesitant, but still full of confidence.

Given the current situation, he just took it one step at a time.

"What can a powerful and uninitiated Luoyang noble do?"
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Li Shuang and Yuan Tianmu walked out of Erzhu Rong's mansion, bowed and said goodbye. Seeing Yuan Tianmu getting on the carriage, Li Shuang was about to get on the carriage and leave when he suddenly heard a voice in his ears.

"Duke Tang!"

Li Shuang turned his head after hearing the shout.

But he saw a man who was so thin that he looked like a human and was dressed in tattered clothes, waving at him.

The soldiers around Li Shuang were about to stop him, but listened to his explanation.

"Duke Tang and I are old friends... old friends!"

Li Shuang felt familiar with this guy's voice, but he really couldn't remember who he was?
Li Shuang waved his hand and asked the soldiers to let him come over.

This man was so skinny that his bones were visible, but his eyes seemed to be burning with a flame that would never go out.

"Who is your Excellency?"

The man chuckled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Duke Tang, don't you recognize me? It's me, Xiao Gao!"

Li Shuang was shocked and blurted out.

"He Liuhun?"

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(End of this chapter)