Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 49: Can’t You Kill Someone Without a Gun Head?
"How is my son? How is my son?"

When Li Chong heard that Li Shengui had led his troops to attack Beilie Buruo, he hurried to find Li Shuang and even forgot to wear his shoes.

In the governor's mansion, Li Shuang was leisurely drinking tea beside the lotus pond.

Li Chong found Li Shuang and was furious when he saw the boy's appearance.

"You've made money, taken provisions, and even picked up plenty of weapons, armor, and horses. Now it's time for you to contribute, and you've pushed my son to the front!"

"Brother has been familiar with the art of war since childhood, and is proficient in both civil and military tactics. He also holds the seal of the General of Pingbei. If he wants to lead his troops to attack Beilie Buruo, who would dare to disobey him?"

Li Chong is old and sick, but at this moment he is full of energy and keeps circling around Li Shuang.

"Who are you trying to fool? The garrison troops in Mayi City and the hereditary soldiers of Shedigan, without your orders, how can he command them?"

At this moment, Li Chong did not have the courage of the Grand Commander of the Northern Expedition at all. He looked like an old man who had been cheated of his money and was full of regret.

"My poor Qingchen, he's only in his thirties! He's never left Luoyang since he was little, how could he know the dangers of the northern border?"

"What you said, foster father? Qingchen and I are also half-brothers. How could I harm him?"

At this point, there was no point for Li Chong to be anxious. He sat down and looked at Li Shuang, staring at him.

"Godfather, why are you looking at me like that, as if I owe you a lot of money!"

"I don't care. You kidnapped her. Find a way to get her back to me!"

"Now the whole of Pingcheng knows that General Pingbei is leading the expedition against Beilie Buruo. If you recall him like this, will the morale of the army be maintained?"

After hearing this, Li Chong's expression turned serious.

Even though he loved his son dearly, he also knew that military orders were as heavy as a mountain. Moreover, there was a sword hanging over his head - Luoyang had ordered him to eliminate Beilie Buruo and quell the Hengzhou rebellion within a month.

If it is not completed, this sword will fall at any time!

"What on earth are you planning, kid?"

"Father is a veteran of the battlefield, doesn't he understand this? Brother is just a figurehead, the real work is done by She Digan. After all, I am just a military commander, and the governor of Mayi. Is it appropriate for me to suppress Beilie Buruo?"

Li Chong thought about it and felt that this was indeed reasonable.

Pingcheng is not as good as Luoyang, but it is also the northern capital and needs a member of the Yuan family to guard it on a daily basis.

Yuan Shen left, but the generals under his command did not leave.

Li Chong didn't trust these people, but he didn't dare to neglect them. After all, those who could hold an official position here had some connection with Luoyang City.

It is understandable that Li Shuang does not want to attract attention because of his status as a big figure.

Thinking of this, Li Chong looked at Li Shuang suspiciously.

"That's all?"

Li Shuang laughed heartily!
"Godfather may not know that I always like to keep a low profile!"
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The Northern Wei Dynasty was founded by the Xianbei Tuoba clan.

The Xianbei originated from the Donghu. After the decline of the Xiongnu, they occupied the grasslands and replaced the original ecological niche of the Xiongnu.

During the Five Barbarians' Invasion of China, they rose up and occupied half of the Northern Dynasties.

The Xianbei had very close relations with their brother tribes on the grassland and were very familiar with the operations of these grassland tribes.

So one of the important things they did after moving south was to build the Great Wall.

Influenced by later Confucianism, some people may think that building the Great Wall is something that is condemned by God and man.

But in fact, after the Qin Dynasty, most dynasties in the Central Plains built the Great Wall, including the Xianbei people.

Of course, there are also some that do not need repairs, such as the Song Dynasty.

Building the Great Wall was the most economical and affordable means of defending against the nomadic tribes in the north.

The Xianbei people outside the Great Wall would hate the long earthen wall so much that their teeth would itch.

But when the Xianbei people inside the Great Wall looked at the long earthen wall, they felt a sense of security.

Because the Xianbei people had been caught in the rain, they would break the umbrellas of the Rouran people who were still caught in the rain on the grassland.

Woyang City was located at the key entrance to the Great Wall north of Pingcheng. Its walls were constructed of rammed earth and were heavily fortified. Looking at the advancing Northern Wei army, Beilie Buruo, atop the city walls, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The people around looked at him strangely and asked:

"Chief, what are you laughing at?"

Beilie Bu Ruo said happily:
"I laugh at the crouching tiger's lack of strategy and the lack of wisdom in the wild!"

"What do you mean by this?"

"The Luoyang Imperial Guards sent by Crouching Tiger a few days ago were nothing but useless trash. They dispersed after just a few rounds. I never thought that just a few days later, another group of people would arrive to seek their own death!"

As he spoke, Beilie Buruo pointed to the commander under the banner of General Pingbei.

"Look at him. He can't even ride a horse, and he dares to be a commander? And look at these soldiers. They don't even have siege equipment, and yet they dare to attack the city? I regret it so much now!"

"What does the leader regret?"

"I regret that I rebelled too late!"

There was a burst of laughter all around.

Beilie Buruo sighed and said:
"If I had known that the imperial army was so useless, I wouldn't have surrendered to Yuan Shen. It would have been much better to just seize Pingcheng!"

"Chief, it's not too late now!"

At this time, a boy with a wretched appearance and somewhat uneven legs came out.

"Let's attack Pingcheng first, then take Mayi. By then, you will be a great figure on par with the True King and the Rouran Khan!"

Beilie Buluo was overjoyed when he heard this.

"You always come up with new tricks for me."

"'First attack Pingcheng, then seize Mayi; I, the Chi-le, shall reign supreme in the north'—that's exactly what I want!"

After saying this, Beilie Buruo encouraged everyone:
"Now the aid of the True King and the Khan has arrived. Once we have repelled these government troops, I can use their money and food to recruit the hereditary soldiers of Hengzhou and use them exclusively for my own purposes. When we capture Pingcheng and Mayi, I will share the wealth and glory with my brothers!"

Just when the atmosphere on the top of Woyang City reached its climax, the army outside the city finally moved.

Beilie Buruo was a little confused.

"Have these government troops gone mad? Are they charging their cavalry into the city walls?"

An urgent announcement shattered the dreams of everyone present.

"Captain, the city gates are open and the government troops are rushing in!"

"what happened?"

With a bang, Beilie Buluo felt dizzy and touched his head, his hands were covered in blood.

When he turned around, he saw the guy with short legs holding a big stick and looking at him with a cunning look on his face.

"Chief, how can you fight without a helmet?"

The people around reacted and drew their swords. Hou Jing remained calm and shouted loudly.

"The government troops have entered the city. Whether they live or die, you have already decided!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone came to their senses, put down their swords, and started to establish a relationship with Hou Jing.

"Hou Gu, you know me. My family has been a good family for generations, and it was all forced by the traitor Beilie Buruo."

"Hou Gu, you are from Huaishuo Town and are relatives of my family. You must plead for me. I really didn't do this voluntarily."

……

The person is not dead, but the tea is cold.

Due to excessive blood loss, Beilie Buluo, who was ignored by everyone, gradually became unconscious. A sense of desolation filled his heart, and he let out a mournful sigh as he was about to die.

I should have known not to rebel!
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(End of this chapter)