Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 250 It's All His Majesty's Fault
Outside Baibi City.

When Yuan Ziyou's apology reached Baibi City, the city finally stirred.

Under the scorching sun, on the banks of the Fen River, the two armies stood facing each other.

Li Shuang's 7,000 elite cavalry from Chang'an and Erzhu Rong's more than 10,000 armored cavalry from Jinyang faced off on the south bank of the Fen River.

The midday sun dispelled the winter chill, and the two armies stood silent, like statues.

Dou Tai, positioned in the center of the formation, whispered to Gao Huan beside him:
"Brother-in-law, won't a fight break out later?"

Gao Huan glanced at Dou Tai and smiled:

Are you scared?

"I heard that the Prince of Shangdang led a large army and was defeated again by Chen Qingzhi in Henan. What should we do if a real battle breaks out?"

Dou Tai wasn't afraid of war itself, but rather afraid that once a war broke out, it would be impossible to control.

The northerners who followed Erzhu Rong were seen by the Tianlong people in Luoyang as being somewhere between the Sinicized Xianbei and the barbarians.

Among these northerners, there were those who wanted to see Erzhu Rong and Li Shuang fight so they could reap the benefits and become the new Heavenly Dragons. But many more were like Dou Tai, who had no close relationship with the Luoyang court and feared that if the war got out of control, they would be counterattacked and lose everything they had.

Gao Huan was well aware of Dou Tai's concerns.

He himself is a representative of the latter.

If those powerful figures in the Luoyang court really launch a counterattack, he definitely won't be able to escape.

Gao Huan was also a little uneasy, and comforted him:

"Don't worry, things aren't peaceful in Guanzhong either. If a war breaks out, it won't benefit anyone."

Such words could not soothe Dou Tai's emotions, and he said:
"But the relationship between General Tianzhu and the King of Qin is already at an impasse, what else can be done?"

"That's not something we need to consider!"

Time passed second by second, and Gao Huan's neck was covered in fine beads of sweat.

Gao Huan subconsciously glanced at Erzhu Rong in front of the formation, who was also sitting motionless on his horse.

Until a lone rider galloped out from the enemy ranks.

Gao Huan could see it clearly; it was indeed Li Shuang!

Li Shuang rode out on his horse, and Erzhu Rong, seeing this, also rode out from his own ranks.

The two formations were about three or four hundred paces apart. The two men rode their horses to the middle, and as they were about to get close, Li Shuang suddenly dismounted and spoke with great emotion.

"Second brother!"

Erzhu Rong also dismounted and opened his arms.

"Third brother!"

The two were drawn to each other, and as they drew closer, they embraced.

"Second Brother~~~"

"Third brother~~~"

"Second brother, it's my fault for misunderstanding you!"

"Third brother, even I have my shortcomings!"

The two knelt on the ground amidst the vast army, embracing each other and weeping, their cries shaking the heavens.

Gao Huan had considered countless options for both sides to resolve the current stalemate, but he never expected such a straightforward approach.

How shameless!

"Second Brother, there are rumors circulating in the martial arts world that His Majesty originally intended to bestow upon me the title of Prince of Qin, but it was you who obstructed it?"

"How could that be? Do you think I'm that kind of person? With your achievements, what's wrong with becoming the King of Qin!"

"Third brother, some people say that your attack on Baibi City was a prelude to my southward march, so that we could attack Jinyang City?"

"Nonsense. Second Brother knows me well. Do you think I'm that kind of person? The person who said this must be a spy from Liang Jun."

After saying that, the two hugged each other again.

Before he had cried for long, Li Shuang said:

"So who exactly is sowing discord between us brothers?"

"Isn't it all because His Majesty made a mistake?"

"With the nation facing such dire straits, Your Majesty has neglected state affairs to this extent; this is truly unacceptable!"

Erzhu Rong nodded and sighed:
"We may have unwavering loyalty and a heart set on serving our country, but what can we do?"

"Second brother, you've been wronged!" "Third brother!!!"

Gao Huan rolled his eyes as he watched this scene.

However, the conversation between the two people in front of them was not over yet.

"Second brother, if it weren't for our deep brotherhood, the situation would have already become unmanageable."

"Third brother, if it weren't for us brothers holding things together, the Great Wei dynasty would probably be doomed!"

"Does the Great Wei dynasty truly belong to the Yuan dynasty or something else? Your Majesty has neglected state affairs so much that the nation is now in dire straits, and loyal ministers and generals have been unjustly accused. If you do not repent and proclaim your guilt to the world, how can you appease the people and silence the public's naysayers!"

"Third brother, you're a wise man!"

"Second brother!!!"

……

Inside Gao Huan's tent.

"You've been like this since you came back from the battlefield, what happened to you?"

During the meal, Lou Zhaojun kept patting Gao Huan's back to help him catch his breath.

"I feel disgusted!"

Lou Zhaojun smiled.

"What's wrong? Are you pregnant? I've never heard of men getting pregnant."

"Zhaojun, stop teasing me."

Gao Huan sat up straight and looked at Lou Zhaojun.

"Da Yeshuang is withdrawing his troops, and Erzhu Rong is also returning to Jinyang. Do you know how it ended up?"

Lou Zhaojun smiled and asked:

"how?"

"They both shifted the blame onto Yuan Ziyou, wanting him to issue an edict of self-reproach!"

Lou Zhaojun remained calm upon seeing this.

"This isn't the first time His Majesty has issued an edict of self-reproach. Is it really worth it for you to go to such lengths?"

Gao Huan's expression turned serious, and he said:

"Since we came here from Huai Shuo, we have sometimes done things against our conscience and said things against our conscience, but it was out of necessity. We are honest people at heart, but Da Ye Shuang is just a born shameless person!"

Lou Zhaojun looked at Gao Huan and asked:
"So you still want to marry your sister off to this bastard?"

“This is different. Tell my brother-in-law that I’ve taken care of things for him, so he can’t treat my sister unfairly.”

"..."
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eldest son.

"Let me issue an edict of self-reproach!"

Yuan Ziyou's anger was palpable.

This time is different from the last. If this edict is issued, it means that Yuan Hao will be responsible for everything from entering Luoyang to his escape to Shangdang, and even for a series of subsequent events.

The few people present were all Yuan Ziyou's confidants, except for Xi Yi, who was special.

But it was precisely Xi Yi, a relatively outsider, who reacted most intensely.

"Your Majesty, for the sake of the country and its people, please endure this humiliation for now."

Xi Yi was eager to pledge allegiance to Yuan Ziyou, but Yuan Ziyou dared not trust him.

Yuan Ziyou looked at Li Yu and asked:
"What do you think, sir?"

Li Yu was much calmer than Xi Yi. He didn't say anything polite, but simply cupped his hands and said:

"Can His Majesty simply refuse to issue this decree if he doesn't want to?"

Yuan Ziyou clenched his fists, his breath trembling slightly.

The truth is the most hurtful. Yuan Ziyou called everyone together to discuss the matter, but in reality, they couldn't come up with anything!
There is still an emperor in Luoyang, but they have no troops or territory, and they have no bargaining power with Erzhu Rong.

What's more, Li Shuang has now joined in as well.

Yuan Ziyou closed his eyes, and after a long while, whispered:
"I hereby issue this decree. Take this decree to Hedong and order them to cease hostilities!"

……

(End of this chapter)