Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 144 It turns out that it was too early to jump back
People were coming and going in the tavern.

Gao Huan was sitting at the table, eating heartily.

Li Shuang looked at him and felt that he had not eaten for a long time.

Hou Jing, who was standing by, poured him another pot of wine and couldn't help asking:

"He Liuhun, why are you like this?"

"To be honest, ever since I followed the Duke to fight the Rouran that year, I got lost along the way and missed my military appointment. I felt it was too shameful to stay under the Duke's command, so I went to Du Luozhou's place."

Although Gao Huan looked haggard, his charm remained the same.

I can only say that he is worthy of being the one who tells lies so shamelessly!
Hou Jing didn't care either. In the eyes of this fellow from Huaishuo, this was not a big deal.

"and after?"

"Who knew Du Luozhou had such wicked ambitions, even planning a rebellion? I resisted, but I was alone and powerless. I served under him, and he coerced me into following him. There was not a day that went by that I didn't want to kill him, but Du Luozhou was cunning, and we failed, so I had no choice but to flee with my brothers."

As he spoke, Gao Huan tore open another chicken, bit the chicken leg, drank a few sips of wine, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Who knew that just as we escaped from the wolf's den, we would fall into the tiger's mouth again? We were captured by Ge Rong and had no choice but to temporarily live under him."

Hou Jing sighed.

"It's really not easy for you!"

"Wan Jing, although you and I come from humble backgrounds, we've both been loyal and courageous since childhood. But Ge Rong is even more ruthless than Du Luozhou. I wanted to kill Ge Rong to repay the court, but that plan failed. I have no choice but to come and seek refuge with the Duke of Liang."

Gao Huan said this and then said:
"I would also like to thank Lord Tang."

Li Shuang was stunned.

How does this relate to me?
"If it weren't for Duke Tang's good governance, the Shuozhou army was strong, and Du Luozhou was helpless, I wouldn't have found the opportunity to kill Du Luozhou so quickly!"

Li Shuang understood. It turned out that because of him, Gao Huan jumped back too early!

After listening to Gao Huan, Li Shuang asked:
"Then you met the Duke of Liang?"

Gao Huan put down the chicken drumstick in his hand, wiped his mouth, and said formally:

"I did, but Duke Liang didn't make any arrangements. He just gave me a place to stay and provided me with food every day. When I heard Duke Tang was coming, I wanted to meet him to express my guilt. I hope the Duke can forgive me."

Li Shuang waved his hand and said:

"It's okay, don't worry about the past!"

Gao Huan was delighted and said with a bow:
"Thank you, Lord, for your generosity!"

"So what are your plans next?"

"I'll wait here. Duke Liang will see me in a few days."

The version of the chicken-eating competition in Hebei has been updated.

From the earliest uprising of Du Luozhou to the present, Xianyu Xiuli was killed, and Ge Rong took in Xianyu Xiuli's followers and stood side by side with Du Luozhou.

In this great battle, many princes and generals of the Yuan clan died at the hands of the Six Garrisons Army.

It can be said that the foundation of the Northern Wei Dynasty was shaken.

"He Liuhun, eat as much as you want. You don't have to be polite today."

"Thank you, Lord!"

Seeing Gao Huan finish his meal and walk out of the tavern with several large bags of food, Hou Jing smiled and approached Li Shuang, saying:
"My lord, I've already found out everything. He Liuhun started causing trouble with Du Luozhou. Together with Cai Jun, Wei Jing, and Duan Rong, they almost killed Du Luozhou, which made Du Luozhou so angry that he desperately hunted him down. He fled to the south. After Xianyu Xiuli died, Ge Rong annexed his troops and wanted to join forces with Du Luozhou. He Liuhun was worried about being betrayed by Ge Rong and wanted to kill him. After his plan failed, he was hunted by Ge Rong again and almost lost his wife and children. Fortunately, he escaped here, but he has nothing left. He Liuhun, his family, and those brothers are living in poverty!"

"Didn't the Duke of Liang provide food?"

Hou Jing heard this and said disdainfully:

"I've inquired and learned that the Qihu people, seeing that He Liuhun wasn't valued by the Duke of Liang, haven't treated him well. Now, the whole family is crammed into a small house, starving and freezing."

Li Shuang smacked his lips and said:
“It’s really not easy!”

Hou Jing chuckled. "I never thought that the Lord would let bygones be bygones and even invite him to dinner today, asking him to pack up so much food. This meal must have cost quite a bit!"

Li Shuang turned his head and looked at Hou Jing.

"Do you know why I specifically called you here?"

Hou Jing took a deep breath and took two steps back.

"Could it be that?"

"That's right, everything Gao Huan ate and the meal he packed for his family is yours!"

"My Lord, it's not easy for me to earn these two hard-earned dollars!"

Li Shuang had no intention of listening any further and just left, causing Hou Jing to chase after him.

"We're all eating together, so you should at least contribute something!"
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Luoyang, Changle Palace.

Yuan Ziyou frowned as he looked at Wang Xiang, Erzhu Rong's close attendant in front of him.

"What does Duke Liang mean by this?"

Wang Xiang bowed and said:
"The current Queen Mother is promiscuous, the Emperor is weak, Ge Rong and Du Luozhou are to the east, Hu Chen and Mo Zhe Niansheng are to the west. The Wei Empire is already in turmoil. As the son of the royal family, Prince Pengcheng, doesn't Prince Changle want to restore the country?"

Yuan Ziyou stared at him, and after a while, he drew his sword and placed it on Wang Xiang's shoulder.

"Do you know that based on what you just said, I can kill you!"

Wang Xiang was not afraid at all. As Erzhu Rong's close attendant, he had seen all kinds of scenes. Facing the threat, he just said calmly:
"If Prince Changle wanted to kill him, he would have done it long ago. Why wait until now?"

"you!"

In Luoyang, Yuan Ziyou had never encountered such a ruthless character who came from the north.

The official power of Luoyang seemed to be of no use to him.

Yuan Ziyou really wanted to take the long sword in his hand and kill Wang Xiang with one blow.

But the strength of his body seemed to disappear completely in the smile of Erzhu Rong's attendant in front of him.

"Your Majesty's sword is not meant for killing, let alone someone like me."

He sat down and thought for a long time, still not knowing whether he should agree or not.

Yuan Ziyou was afraid that once he agreed to this matter, it would be difficult to turn back. He would not be able to control what would happen.

At this moment, Yuan Ziyou thought of someone.

The bright smile of the woman I met in Xiurong at that time is enough to make people remember her for a lifetime.

"This prince wishes to marry the daughter of the Duke of Liang as his princess!"

Yuan Ziyou only said this one sentence and nothing else, but it was as if he had said everything.

Wang Xiang lowered his head and said with a folded hand:

"I will inform the lord right away!"

Looking at the other person's departing figure, Yuan Ziyou felt both fear and excitement.

Even if a massive flood were to hit him, he didn't care at this moment. He just wanted to ride the wind and waves and climb as high as possible!
Late at night, at the Duke of Tang’s Mansion.

Dugu Ru lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

She sat up, looked at the empty other side, and became very angry. She cursed:

"This stinky man, he's already got a concubine, but he still won't stop. Where has he gone now?"

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(End of this chapter)