As Xiao Feng watch, he all of a sudden heard somebody shout: “Is that venerable Grasp Xiao?” Xiao Feng thought: “Who acknowledge me?” Turning his head, he noticed somebody rode out of the inexperienced cavalry troop, it was the captain despatched by YeLu Ji to ship the items just a few months in the past.

He rode towards Xiao Feng till he was inside 10 zhang, shortly dismounted, rush ahead and knelt down along with his proper knee and stated: “My Lord is ready for you not distant. His Lordship talked about Grasp Xiao often, he misses you terribly. What success introduced Grasp Xiao right here? I invite you to fulfill my Lord with haste.” Xiao Feng heard that YeLu Ji is close to the neighborhood, with nice pleasure he stated: “I used to be simply roaming round freely, I didn’t know my sworn brother is close to, this can’t be higher. Good, please lead me to fulfill him.”

The attendant blew a whistle, two horsemen got here driving swiftly. The attendant stated: “Report shortly, say Grasp Xiao from Changbai Mountain is coming!” The 2 riders acquired the order and sped off shortly. The remainder of the troops continued to shoot the deers, the attendant led a troop of green-robed cavalry to guard Xiao Feng and AhZi and so they travelled west. When YeLu Ji despatched massive amount of gold, silver, cattle and sheep, Xiao Feng knew immediately that he was a Khitan noble, after seeing such a sight, he count on that his sworn brother should be some basic or excessive rating official.

On the grass plains, troops travelled forwards and backwards endlessly, all of them sporting brightly coloured armor. The attendant stated: “Grasp Xiao arrived at a great time, tomorrow morning, it will likely be bustling with exercise right here.” Xiao Feng noticed AhZi lit up and he ask: “What sort of exercise?” The attendant replied that there can be a martial arts competitors. There are 2 vacant positions for commanding officers of Yongchang and Taihe army. The Khitan troopers will showcase their martial artwork expertise, whoever is fortunate, they are going to develop into the commanding officers.

As soon as Xiao Feng heard that there can be a martial arts competitors, he was naturally exuberant and in high-spirits, he laughed: “This really is a coincidence, I’ll lastly get to see Khitan’s martial arts.” AhZi smiled and stated: “Captain, simply show your expertise tomorrow, I’ll congratulate you in turning into the commanding officer.” The attendant replied: “I’m a lowly particular person, why would I dare to attempt?” AhZi smiled and stated: “What’s so tough about successful the commanding officer submit? So long as my brother-in-law is prepared to show you 2 or 3 strikes, you’ll positively win the commanding officer submit.” The attendant fortunately stated: “If Grasp Xiao is prepared to provide instructions to me, it can actually save my life. However as for the commanding officer place, i should not have the destiny and that i don’t want to hanker after it.”

They travelled round 10 li as they gossip alongside the best way, all of a sudden they noticed a cavalry troop gallop over. The attendant stated: “It is the flying bear squadron from the fur-skin military of the principle camp.” The squadron officers put on bear pores and skin garments, black bear pores and skin gown, white bear pores and skin hat, and so they look very mighty. Because the squadron neared, they cried in unison, dismount on the identical time, separated in two columns and stated: “Respectfully welcome Grasp Xiao!” Xiao Feng replied: “I do not dare! I do not dare!” and lift his palms to salute, he transfer ahead and the flying bear squadron adopted intently behind.

After travelling for 10 li, they noticed one other squadron, clothed with tiger pores and skin, the flying tiger squad came visiting to welcome them. Xiao Feng thought: “I do not know what rating official my Brother YeLu is, he can arrange such grand stuff.” However the attendant refused to remark, and YeLu Ji refused to disclose the final time they met, and thus Xiao Feng didn’t wish to probe additional.

As they travelled till nightfall, they attain a big tent, a troop sporting leopard pores and skin garments, the flying leopard squadron greeted and escorted Xiao Feng and AhZi to the middle of the big tent. Xiao Feng thought that he would be capable to meet YeLu Ji when he entered the tent, the rugs and gadgets within the tent have been all beautiful, the desk was stuffed with dishes and fruits, nonetheless there was nobody within the tent. The chief of the flying leopard squadron stated: “His Lordship invitations Grasp Xiao to relaxation right here for tonight. He’ll meet you one other day.” Xiao Feng didn’t inquire additional, sat down, and begin consuming wine. 4 military sergeants refilled the wine and lower the meats, respectfully serving him.

After waking up the subsequent morning, they travelled west for 200 li, and so they relaxation in one other massive tent throughout night time fall.

Within the afternoon of the third day, the attendant stated: “After crossing that mountainside, we’ll attain our vacation spot.” Xiao Feng noticed the environment of the mountain was magnificent, the “Hua Hua” sound of flowing water because it flows swiftly from the mountainside to down south. Because the group crossed the mountainside, they noticed flags fluttering earlier than their eyes, tents have been packed intently and crammed the whole grassland, tens of hundreds of cavalry circled an unlimited open house within the middle. The officers of the flying bear squadron, flying tiger and flying leopard took out their horns, they blew and a “Wu Wu Wu” sound reverberated.

All of the sudden the drums rang out loudly, “Peng Peng Peng” cannon fireplace got here from the mountain, officers and troopers on the open house break up into two column, an impressive yellow horse gallop in the direction of Xiao Feng, and somebody shouted: “Brother Xiao, brother misses you terribly!” Xiao Feng mounted a horse and met up with him, each dismounted on the identical time, their palms greedy, their pleasure can’t be contained.

From all 4 instructions, the troopers shouted in unison: “Lengthy reside the king! Lengthy reside the king! Lengthy reside the king!”

Xiao Feng was shocked: “Why do the troopers maintain cheering lengthy reside the king!” He go searching, each single troopers have been bowing, their blade leaning on the bottom, YeLu Ji was holding his hand and standing within the center, seeking to the east and west, his expression happy. Shocked, Xiao Feng stated: “Brother, you … you’re …” YeLu Ji laughed and stated: “At the moment, in case you knew i’m the present emperor of Nice Liao, I am afraid you’ll refuse to swear brotherhood with me. Brother Xiao, my actual full identify is YeLu HongJi. I survive on account of your grace, I’ll bear in mind it endlessly and always remember it.”

Though Xiao Feng is open-minded and heroic, he have by no means seen an emperor earlier than in his life, seeing such splendor, he can not assist however really feel embarrassed and stated: “Subordinate didn’t know your majesty, I tremendously offended you, I should die!” and he knelt down instantly. He’s a Khitan, he ought to kneel down and worship when assembly Khitan’s emperor.

YeLu HongJi shortly held out his hand and propped him up, smiling he stated: “You aren’t responsible as you have no idea about it, brother, you’re my sworn brother, we’ll solely discuss our brotherhood at the moment, it will not be late to pay respect to the monarch tomorrow.” He waved his left hand, and the troops began drumming music to welcome the honoured visitor. YeLu HongJi held onto Xiao Feng palms and each of them entered a giant tent.

The tent of Liao emperor was fabricated from a number of layers of leather-based with quite a few flying gold ribbons, it was wonderful and good, the residence was referred to as the good leather-based tent. YeLu HongJi sat within the center, and ordered Xiao Feng to take a seat on the first seat throughout his, after some time civil and army officers got here in to pay their respect, Lord of Northern Chancellery, Chancellor of Northern Chancellery, Chancellor of Southern Chancellery, and lots of extra, generals of the good leather-based tent, junior generals, cavalry commanders, infantry commanders, and many others, Xiao Feng cannot presumably bear in mind all of them in the meanwhile.

A banquet was held within the tent that night time, the Khitan folks revered girls, and thus AhZI was additionally invited to feast within the nice leather-based tent. Wine as deep as pond, meat piled as excessive as mountain, AhZi was jubilant when she noticed all these.

Everybody drank to their coronary heart’s content material, the Khitan’s warrior entertained the emperor by duelling in entrance of him, their higher physique bare, it was an intense battle as they wrestled fiercely. Xiao Feng noticed that these Khitan warriors are skilful, had sturdy muscular power, a set of martial artwork strikes will be seen of their tossing and lifting, though the variations shouldn’t be as ingenious as martial arts from Central Plains, but when employed in an actual battlefield, its really more practical than martial arts from Central Plains.

The assorted Liao officers all approached Xiao Feng to suggest a toast. Xiao Feng couldn’t refuse and emptied each cup of wine toasted, finally he drank over 300 cups, his expression fully unchanged, the group was astonished.

YeLu HongJi was pleased with his personal bravery and prowess, the deed by Xiao Feng in capturing him was recognized all through Liao Empire, thus he meant Xiao Feng to showcase his superhuman skills to cowl up the humiliation of being captured, he didn’t count on that Xiao Feng didn’t want to participate in tomorrow’s martial artwork competitors to show his skills, the present show of consuming prowess was ample to persuade the group and gained everybody’s admiration. YeLu HongJi was overjoyed, he stated: “Brother, you’re the primary hero in my Liao Empire!”

All of the sudden AhZi interrupted and stated: “He isn’t primary!” YeLu HongJi laughed and stated: “Little woman, how did he develop into quantity two? Then who’s the primary hero?” AhZi stated: “The primary hero is of course your majesty. Though my brother-in-law capacity is nice, he should obey you and he can not go in opposition to you, aren’t you the primary hero? ” She is XingXiu Elder favoured disciple, proficient within the artwork of flattery, all these phrases are a chunk of cake for her.

YeLu HongJi laughed and stated: “Nicely stated, nicely stated. Brother Xiao, i wish to confer an especially high-rank submit for you, let me suppose, what ought to i confer you? “At this second, his already 80 to 90% drunk, he drum his brow along with his finger. Xiao Feng shortly stated: “No, no, subordinate is careless, not appropriate for riches, I’ve all the time been roaming the 4 corners of earth, by no means staying for sure, I actually do not wish to be an official.” YeLu HongJi replied: “No drawback, I will confer you a high-rank submit that don’t require any work finished, you solely have to drink wine …..” earlier than he may end talking, the “Wu Wu Wu” sound of bugle got here from afar, the sound was sharp and pressing.

The Liao folks have been initially sitting on the ground, consuming wine and consuming meat, however upon listening to this bugle, they stood up in unison, their face frightened and devoid of shade. The bugle name got here shortly, the unique name was 10 li away, the second name got here just a few li nearer, the third name got here even nearer by just a few extra li. Xiao Feng contemplated: “Even with the quickest horse, or the best stage of lightness martial arts, it could’t be quicker than this bugle name. Sure, sign station should have been pre-arranged and used to ship pressing army information, as soon as the primary bugle name is heard, they are going to relay it to the subsequent station, so forth and so forth.” The bugle name was delivered shortly and it stopped abruptly when it reached the good leather-based tent. Tons of of officers and males within the tents the place initially cheering and partying, it was extraordinarily noisy and chaotic, upon listening to the decision they grew to become mute.

YeLu HongJi expression was calm, he slowly lifted his golden cup, drank all of the wine and stated: “There a insurrection within the capital, de-camp, we’ll return instantly.”

The marching generals instantly went out to subject orders, as soon as they heard the one phrase “De-camp”, they relay the phrases and it grew to become ten, and this ten grew to become hundred, hundred grew to become thousand, the phrase grew to become louder and louder, it was severe and orderly, and it appears there was no trace of panic. Xiao Feng contemplated: “My nice Liao Empire has been established for over 2 hundred years, our Empire shook the whole world by power, at present there’s civil strife, however nobody panic, it appears each era of Liao chief is competent in commanding the military.”

The sound of horse hoof was heard, the advance social gathering gallop off, adopted by the left and proper vanguard, the ahead troops, left troops, proper troops, troop after troop headed south again to the capital.

YeLu HongJi held Xiao Feng’s hand and stated: “Let’s go have a look.” He went out of the tent alone, in the course of the night time, lanterns have been held on each army banner, pink, yellow, blue and white, all these colored lanterns illuminated the realm, the remaining ten hundreds of troops have been travelling down south, nobody spoke a phrase and solely the neighing of horses will be heard. Xiao Feng was tremendously impressed and thought: “Take a look at the best way he has management of the military, who can go in opposition to him? That day the emperor bravely went out looking alone and he accidently received captured by me, if his military actually did press on and assault, though the Jurchens are sturdy and valiant, they are going to hopelessly be outnumbered and defeated.”

As soon as the 2 of them left the tent, the guards de-tent instantly and saved all the things neatly, baggage and provides all loaded onto the horse carriage. The commander-in-chief of the principle military issued his orders, and the principle military moved off instantly. The Lord of Northern Chancellery, chancellor, advisers and tutors all of them stayed close to YeLu HongJi, their face solemn, however all of them acted in unison. Though they knew in regards to the insurrection, however they nonetheless didn’t know who led this insurrection and what’s the actual scenario of the chaos.

The large social gathering travelled south for 3 days, through the night time after setting camp, a scout gallop again and reported to YeLu HongJi: “The Lord of Southern Chancellery staged this insurrection, he has occupied the principle Palace, the empress dowager, empress, prince, princess and over 100 officers and their relations, all have been captured.”

YeLu HongJi had an enormous shock, and his expression grew to become grave.

The army affairs of Liao Empire have been dealt with by the Northern and Southern Chancellery, the Lord of Northern Chancellery accompanied the emperor for the present looking journey, and the Lord of Southern Chancellery stayed behind to protect the capital. The Lord of Southern Chancellery is YeLu NieLuGu, his title is Prince of Chu, it would not matter if he rebelled, however his father is YeLu ZhongYuan, the uncle of the emperor and supreme commander of the military, it was no small matter.

YeLu HongJi’s grandfather YeLu LongXu, was referred to as the Holy Emperor in Liao’s historical past. The Holy Emperor eldest son was ZongZhen, the second son ZhongYuan. ZongZhen’s character was type and beneficiant, ZhongYuan was valiant and gifted in army technique. When the Holy Emperor was about to cross away, he designated ZongZhen to succeed the throne, however the empress favoured her second son, and he or she plotted to make ZhongYuan emperor. In Liao’s custom, the Empress Dowager is extraordinarily highly effective, thus ZongZhen couldn’t totally consolidate his energy because the emperor, and his life was additionally in peril, however ZongZhen knowledgeable his brother of their mom’s scheme, and her scheme was thwarted. ZongZhen was naturally grateful to his brother and bestowed the rank of royal emperor brother, making him subsequent in line to succeed the throne.

YeLu ZongZhen was recognized in Liao’s historical past because the Affluent Emperor, however after his demise, the throne was not handed on to the royal emperor brother ZhongYuan, however handed on to his son HongJi.

After assuming the throne, YeLu HongJi felt apologetic, and he conferred ZhongYuan because the royal emperor uncle, and this once more made him subsequent in line to succeed the throne, as well as he additionally made ZhongYuan the supreme commander of the whole military, exempted him from kneeling throughout court docket session, bestowed him gold and scriptures, mortar board, two-colour gown, and gave him preferential remedy, he grew to become probably the most highly effective determine in Liao Empire; YeLu HongJi additionally conferred ZhongYuan’s son the title of Prince of Chu, giving him full management of army affairs in Southern Chancellery, and therefore he was referred to as Lord of Southern Chancellery.

When the Holy Emperor died YeLu ZhongYuan may assume the throne with the assistance of the Dowager, however he gave it up and supported his brother, and this confirmed that he valued loyalty, and he additionally saved quiet about the whole incident. When YeLu HongJi left to go looking, he didn’t have the slightest suspicion and let his uncle dealt with all of the army affairs. When the bugle name got here, and the insurrection was really led by the Lord of Southern Chancellery YeLu NieLuGu, Ye Hongji was naturally shocked and frightened, hearsay goes that NieLuGu disposition is vicious and ruthless, since he plotted the insurrection, there is not any purpose his father will do nothing about it.

The Lord of Northern Chancellery stated: “Your Majesty needn’t be overly frightened, your uncle is an understanding particular person, he won’t permit his unfilial son to insurgent, it is attainable that he had already deployed the military and quelled the insurrection.” YeLu HongJi replied: “I actually hope so.”

After they completed their dinner, the second scout rush in and reported: “The Lord of Southern Chancellery made his father the emperor, the imperial decree introduced it to the remainder of the world.” He didn’t dare proceed his phrases, and introduced the brand new emperor’s edict with each palms. HongJi peruse the edict, the edict stated that YeLu HongJi was a faux emperor who tried to usurp the throne, the royal emperor brother is the reliable emperor, and therefore the military was mobilize to resolve this subject. YeLu HongJi was so livid that he threw the edict into the hearth and burnt it to ashes, however his coronary heart was frightened and he contemplated: “This faux emperor affair sounds convincing, as soon as the Liao military and citizen sees the edict, their loyalty will waver. My uncle is the supreme commander of the whole military, he have the authority to mobilize 800 thousand troops with only a wave of his hand, to not point out the troops beneath the jurisdiction of his son the Lord of Southern Chancellery. I solely have round 100 thousand troops following me, i’m closely outnumbered, what ought to I do?” he toss and switch all through the night time, unable to sleep.

When Xiao Feng heard the emperor desirous to confer an official submit, he needed to convey AhZi and depart through the night time with out saying goodbye, however seeing the disaster confronted by his sworn brother, its inconvenient to easily stroll away, he needed to do one thing for him on account of their brotherhood. That night time as he was strolling outdoors the camp, he heard secret discussions among the many troops, the emperor’s mother and father and spouse all lived within the capital, since they’re held hostage by the royal emperor uncle, they might most likely not survive. Among the troops have been frightened about their very own relations and so they all of a sudden cried. The cry was infectious, the remainder of the officers and troopers may relate to their scenario, and one after the other they start to cry. The commanders and generals tried to influence them to cease, they focused those who cried particularly loud, however they might not cease them from crying.

The cries have been earth-shattering, YeLu HongJi knew the troop’s spirit was damaged and he grew to become much more troubled.

Early subsequent morning, the scout got here to report, the royal emperor uncle and his son are main 500 thousand troops, they’re heading north to intercept them. YeLu HongJi contemplated: “In such a scenario, we can not retreat, even when we’re totally defeat, we will solely battle until demise.” instantly he summoned his officers and started discussing. The ministers and officers are all extraordinarily loyal to YeLu HongJi and they’re prepared to battle to the demise, however they’re frightened in regards to the military’s morale.

HongJi cross down his orders: “All officers and troopers, after we resolve this case, you can be promoted and in addition obtain heavy rewards.” He dons his golden armour and helmet, personally led 3 troops, and gallops off to fulfill the troops of his uncle. All officers and males noticed the emperor personally main the troops to fulfill the enemy, directly their braveness acquired a big increase, they gave three cheer and pledged loyalty until demise. The 100 thousand troops divided into 4 sections, the advance troop, left troop, proper troop and predominant troop, their armour clanking, the march southward, as well as a small squad scattered and roam each flanks.

Xiao Feng took up a bow and spear and adopted beside HongJi, turning into his private bodyguard. The flying bear troops protected AhZi and so they positioned on the rear of the military. Xiao Feng noticed YeLu HongJi frowning, and knew he didn’t believe in successful this battle.

As they travelled until midday, they heard the bugle name out once more in entrance. The primary military basic commanded: “Dismount!” all of the troops dismounted and pulled their horse bridle, solely YeLu HongJi and his ministers are nonetheless on horseback.

Xiao Feng didn’t perceive why the troops dismounted, he was puzzled. YeLu HongJi smiled and stated: “Brother, you stayed within the Central Plains for such very long time, you do not know about how we Khitan battle wars, appropriate?” Xiao Feng stated: “I used to be about to ask your majesty to enlighten me.” HongJi smiled and stated: “Haha, this emperor place, I do not know if i can hold onto it till solar down. We should always tackle one another as brothers, why do you need to tackle me as your majesty? ” Xiao Feng heard bitterness in his laughter and stated:” The 2 armies have but to cross swords, you majesty, please don’t worry.” HongJi stated: “When clashing on flat terrain, the horse power is of upmost significance, we will cost into enemy traces and press ahead relentlessly. We Khitans attacked the east and west and secured victory in each battle, that is the key to our success.”

As he end talking, mud cloud started gathering within the distant and tower over 10 zhang excessive, it was as if yellow cloud was gushing over the bottom. HongJi pointed along with his whip stated: “My uncle and his son are battle veteran, they’re valiant generals of Liao Empire, however now why do they gallop over anxiously and never preserve their horse power? Hmmm, it appears they’re over-confident and thinks they are going to win for sure.” As he end talking, the bugle name was heard concurrently from the left and proper troops. Xiao Feng look to the distant, the enemy have two cavalry troops to the east, one other two cavalry troops to the west, they’re outnumbered 5 to 1.

YeLu HongJi flip pale, he stated to the principle military basic: “Get into formation and arrange stockade!” The overall replied: “Sure!” he rode off and cross down the orders, instantly the advance troops, left troops and proper troops all turned again, the sergeants nailed the pillars of the good leather-based tent with a big hammer into the bottom, unfold out the tent cowl, arrange abatis on all 4 sides, and constructed a big wood stockade on the grassland, the troops defended all 4 facet throughout development, round 10 thousand archers took up place within the wood stockade, their bows drawn and ready for the order to shoot.

Xiao Feng furrowed his forehead and thought: “As soon as they begin combating, whatever the final result, numerous lifeless our bodies of my Khitan tribe can be strewn all over, it finest if we win, but when we lose, I can solely escort AhZi and my sworn brother to a secure place. It would not matter if he cannot be the emperor anymore.”

Not lengthy after constructing the stockade, the enemy troops arrived however they didn’t have interaction instantly, they stood at a distant spot, past the vary of the archers. The drum beat endlessly, troops after troops of rebels got here from all 4 instructions, kind their battle formations and surrounded them. Xiao Feng gaze throughout the battlefield, the enemies are all over the place and he cannot even see the tip, he contemplated: “My sworn brother’s military is simply too closely outnumbered, I am afraid we’ll lose for sure. It isn’t handy to flee through the day, we will attempt to maintain on till dusk after which I’ll consider one thing to avoid wasting them.” seeing the massive stockade forged a small shadow on the bottom, it’s at present midday.

There was quite a few “Ya Ya Ya” sound, a flock of geese flew by within the sky. YeLu HongJi raised his head and gaze for a very long time, he stated bitterly: “Except we will rework ourselves into geese and fly away, we’ll by no means be capable to escape.” The expression of the Lord of Northern Chancellery and generals modified, they knew the emperor grew to become fearful after seeing the insurgent military.

The drums thundered inside enemy ranks, over 100 skin-drums vibrated with “Peng Peng” sound. The overall of the principle military shouted: “Beat the drums!” a whole bunch of skin-drums within the stockade additionally vibrated with “Peng Peng” sound. The drums echoed in unison with enemy’s drum, over tens of hundreds of cavalry cried out and shook the sector, they caught out their spears and charged ahead.

Seeing the enemy rush in the direction of their entrance troops, the principle military basic waved his command-flag, the drums stopped drumming, and tens of hundreds of arrows shot out concurrently, the enemy’s entrance troops all fell onto the bottom. However the subsequent wave adopted intently behind, and expenses ahead bravely, horses that fell down in entrance grew to become the meat-shield for these behind. The enemy infantry archers have been armed with shields, they rush ahead and shot their arrows in the direction of the stockade.

YeLu HongJi was solely shock at first, because the battle broke out, instantly his braveness multiplied, standing at excessive floor, holding onto his blade, he gave orders and commanded, the troopers within the stockade noticed the emperor personally supervising the entrance line, and so they shouted loudly: “Lengthy reside the king! Lengthy reside the king! Lengthy reside the king!” listening to “Lengthy reside the king” the enemy troops search for and noticed YeLu HongJi in his golden armor, standing on the excessive platform within the stockade, beneath his spectacular show of energy, they might not assist however leap again and cease pushing ahead. HongJi noticed this golden alternative and shouted: “Left cavalry out flank, cost!”

The left troop was led by Northern Chancellery Chancellor, as soon as they hear the emperor orders, 30 thousand cavalry instantly transfer to out flank the enemy. A second of hesitation within the insurgent military, and cavalry from the stockade had arrived. The rebels have been thrown into confusion and shortly transfer again. The drums within the stockade thundered, after a brief engagement, the rebels have been shortly power to retreat. The cavalries from the stockade pursued and killed them, their method sharp and imposing.

Xiao Feng was overjoyed and cried out: “Brother, we scored an enormous victory for this spherical!” YeLu HongJi received down from the platform and mounted his battle horse, main extra troops to help. All of the sudden, the bugle sounded, insurgent predominant forces drive ahead, the insurgent’s entrance troop flip round and fought again, in a break up second, arrows and spears flew forwards and backwards throughout the battlefield, screams shook the sky, blood and flesh flew in each course. Xiao Feng was secretly shock: “I’ve by no means seen such ferocious combating in my life. Even when your martial artwork is peerless, it is fully ineffective within the mist of thousands and thousands of cavalries, at most you need to use it to guard your self. Such massive armies partaking in battle, it can’t be point out in the identical breath as these group fights or duels within the martial arts world.”

Sudden the gongs rang out behind the insurgent’s military, it was the gong to name off the battle. The insurgent’s cavalry retreated, arrows rained to supply cowl for his or her retreat. The primary military basic and the Chancellor of Northern Chancellery led the troops to cost thrice, they broke by each time and brought about confusion within the enemy formation, however hundreds of them have been additionally shot lifeless. YeLu HongJi stated: “Our troopers suffered too many losses, let’s withdraw in the interim.” and so they beat the gongs and withdraw the troops.

The rebels additionally despatched out 2 troops of cavalry to pursue, however the central military was ready, they pretended to retreat however encircled them from each wings, three thousand rebels have been surrounded and annihilated, the remaining few hundred dismounted and surrendered. HongJi wave his left hand, troopers got here out of the stockade armed with spears and pierce the hundred rebels to demise. This ferocious battle lasted not more than an hour, however the killings have been unusually tragic and merciless.

The primary forces of each side retreated 10 zhang from one another, the center zone between them was stuffed with corpses, the wounded have been moaning and wailing, it was unbearably tragic. Either side despatched out a troop of 300 black robed troopers, the folks from the stockade wore yellow hat, the enemy wore white hats, they transfer ahead to the center zone to look at the wounded. Xiao Feng thought these black robed troopers would carry the injured again for medical remedy, however as an alternative they took out their blades and killed the wounded troopers. After all of the injured troopers have been hacked to demise, the 600 black robed troopers shouted in unison and started to battle one another.

The martial arts of the 600 black robed troopers weren’t weak, their blades flashed and so they fought bravely, after some time, over 200 folks have been lower down. The black robed troopers from the stockade had higher martial arts, they solely misplaced round 10 males, and the scenario instantly grew to become two versus one, thus the victor grew to become apparent. After some time, it grew to become three versus one. Officers from each side solely cheered their males, the insurgent military stood by and watch, they didn’t dispatch any soldier to supply help. Ultimately the 300 black robed troopers from the insurgent military have been eradicated, the remaining 200 black robed troopers from the stockade return again into formation. Xiao Feng contemplated in regards to the customs of Khitan: “The best way they clear up the battlefield, though it isn’t a big scale, it’s exceedingly horrifying.”

HongJi raised his sabre and shouted loudly: “Though there are lots of rebels, they haven’t any combating spirit. As soon as we battle one other spherical, they are going to positively rout!”

The officers and males within the stockade chanted: “Lengthy reside the king, lengthy reside the king, lengthy reside the king!”

All of the sudden a bugle name was heard inside insurgent ranks, 5 males slowly rode out to the center, one in all them was holding onto a sheet of sheepskin, and he recited loudly from it, he’s reciting the imperial edict from the royal emperor uncle: “YeLu HongJi usurp the throne, his a faux king, now that the royal emperor uncle has assume the throne, he urge the troopers and officers of Liao Empire to return to the capital and pledge loyalty to him, all of you can be promoted 3 grade.” a dozen archer fireplace their arrows from the stockade, whizzing sound rang out because it shot in the direction of the announcer . The 4 males by his facet elevate their shields and guarded one another, the person continued to recite aloud, their 5 horses have been shot down however they’re nonetheless hiding safely behind their protect, lastly he end reciting the edict and so they flip round and left.

The Lord of Northern Chancellery noticed his officers wavered after they heard the edict, he shouted: “Exit and curse them!” 10 “professional-curser” went out, they’d loud voices and thick throat, good enunciation, the primary curser began insulting. Phrases akin to treacherous traitors, being buried proper right here, and many others, the second curser took over and carried on insulting, all types of vulgarities got here spewing. Xiao Feng didn’t perceive a lot of the curse phrases as he had restricted data on Khitan language, however he noticed YeLu HongJi nod his head repeatedly, his expression approving, it appears these “skilled cursers” actually put up an thrilling present.

Xiao Feng seems over on the enemy formation, at a far distance, beneath the reflection of their yellow hat, he noticed two males every driving a effective horse, they have been holding horsewhip and directing round. One was clothed in yellow gown and sporting a crown, he had a protracted grey beard, the opposite particular person was sporting gold armour, his face gaunt, however his expression fierce and courageous. Xiao Feng thought to himself: “Take a look at their look, this should be the royal emperor uncle and his son.”

All of the sudden, the ten “professional-curser” focus on amongst themselves for some time, they shouted in unison and revealed the shameful secrets and techniques of the royal emperor uncle and his son. It appears the royal emperor uncle is upright and had correct conduct, there’s no scandal from him, the ten males principally focused his son the Prince of Chu, they stated he raped his father’s concubine and use his father’s energy to commit all types of evil. These phrases are clearly meant to sow discord between father and son, the ten cursers shouted in unison, they cursed the very same phrases, the phrases resonated over just a few li and over hundred thousand males all heard it clearly.

The Prince of Chu waved his whip, the rebels howl in unison, they made “Ah Ah” sound and shouted randomly, the noise drowns out the phrases of the ten cursers.

The enemy all of a sudden separated and so they push 10 carts in the direction of the stockade, the sergeant drag out over 10 females from the carts, a few of them have been white-hair grannies, some have been youths, their garments all grand and beautiful. As soon as these girls have been introduced out, each side stopped cursing instantly.

YeLu HongJi shouted: “Mom, mom! Son will catch these traitors and dismember them that can assist you vent your anger!”

That white-hair granny is the present empress dowager, she is YeLu HongJi’s mom Empress Dowager Xiao, the remainder are Empress Xiao, concubines and princess. When HongJi went looking, the royal emperor uncle and his son surrounded the Forbidden Palace and captured the empress dowager and the remainder of the royals.

The Empress Dowager stated: “You majesty needn’t be concern about this previous woman or your spouse and youngsters, do you finest and kill these thieves!” a dozen officers draw their sabres and place it in opposition to the neck of the females, the younger concubines instantly cry out in worry.

YeLu HongJi was livid and shouted: “Shoot down these crying females!” there was whizzing sounds and over ten arrows flew out, the concubines who’re crying have been all shot lifeless.

The Empress stated: “Your majesty that was nicely shot! Nicely shot! The inspiration of our forefathers can’t be destroyed by the palms of those traitors.”

The Prince of Chu noticed the empress dowager and empress have been cussed, not solely would he be unable to coerce HongJi, but it surely may additionally shake the morale of his personal troops, and he issued the order: “Detain these girls on the carts and withdraw.” The troopers detain the empress dowager and empress within the cart and push it to the rear of the military. The Prince of Chu ordered: “Deliver ahead the relations of enemy troops!”

The whirring name of bamboo whistles have been heard, the sound was bleak, the military break up aside, there was endlessly clanking of iron shackles, rows after rows of male, feminine, young and old have been all pulled to the entrance. Right away their cries shook the heavens. The troopers from the stockade are private troopers of the Liao emperor, YeLu HongJi handled them extraordinarily nicely and even allow their households to reside within the capital, firstly this may make the troops appreciative and they might be prepared to battle until demise in occasions of bother, secondly it additionally serve to maintain tabs on them, they won’t dare to revolt throughout an expedition. He didn’t count on this association would backfire in opposition to him when he went out on the looking journey. The relations of the troopers numbered over 200 thousand folks, however solely 30 thousand folks have been introduced ahead, a whole lot of these folks have been wrongly arrested but it surely’s not possible to distinguish them at this second, a few of them have been dragging their kids and the scenario was extraordinarily messy and chaotic.

A basic beneath the command of the Prince of Chu rode out and shouted loudly: “All troopers within the stockade please pay attention, all your loved ones members have been arrested, those that give up will get to reunite with them, additionally, you will be promoted 3 grades, and in addition obtain additional rewards. If you don’t give up, the brand new emperor has issued a decree, all of the folks you see right here can be killed.” Khitan folks have all the time been merciless and sadistic, if they are saying “all can be killed”, it is positively not empty risk and all these folks will actually be killed. Among the troopers within the stockade acknowledge their family members, “Dad, mother, youngster, husband, spouse!” each side maintain calling out to one another.

Drums roll within the insurgent military, 2000 executioners step out, their sabres glowing. The drums stopped, 2000 sabres have been raised, focusing on the neck of relations. The overall stated: “Give up now to the brand new emperor, you can be closely rewarded, else all you relations will die collectively!” he wave his left hand and the drums roll once more.

The troopers within the stockade knew that if he wave his left hand once more, the drums will cease, and the 2000 sabres will chop down instantly. These troopers have all the time been loyal to YeLu HongJi, they don’t seem to be enticed by the promise of riches or promotion, however seeing their relations ready to be butchered, how can they not panic?

The drums rumble with out stopping, the hearts of the troopers are beating anxiously. All of the sudden, somebody shouted throughout the stockade: “Mother, mother, you can’t kill my mother!” abandoning his spear, he ran in the direction of an previous woman.

An arrow flew out from the stockade and pierces the again of this solder. The soldier didn’t die instantly, and he carried on crawling in the direction of his mom. There was countless name of “Father, mom, youngster”, and a whole bunch of troopers ran out from the stockade. The trusted generals of YeLu HongJi took out their swords and chop randomly, however how can they cease the troopers from operating? After these hundred troopers ran out, they have been adopted by one other thousand. After these hundreds, chaos broke out, out of his authentic 150 thousand troops, round 60 to 70 thousand ran over.

YeLu HongJi gave a protracted sigh, he knew the scenario couldn’t be salvage, taking the chance because the troopers hug and reunite with their households, there was large chaos because the insurgent military separated to create space for the relations, he shortly ordered: “Retreat in the direction of the huge mountains within the north-west.” The primary military basic secretly cross down the order, with the remaining 80 thousand males, the rear troops grew to become the entrance troops, they gallop shortly to the north-west.

The Prince of Chu tried to order his cavalries to pursue however they have been hindered by the civilians flooding the whole battlefield, the horses can not gallop previous them shortly, by the point they push away the group, YeLu HongJi had already led his males and escape distant. The 80,000 troops arrived on the foot of the huge mountain, it’s nightfall, and the troopers have been hungry and drained, they constructed a stockade on the highest of the slope, occupying the excessive floor in order to raised guard in opposition to assaults. As soon as the stockade is secured, the rice was not but cook dinner and the Prince of Chu had arrived along with his troops and so they instantly cost up the slope. Troopers within the stockade rained arrows and handle to repel the insurgent forces. The Prince of Chu noticed the scenario was unfavourable and he withdraw the troops instantly and arrange camp on the foot of the mountain.

Throughout night, YeLu HongJi stood together with the cliff, gazing in the direction of south, he noticed the campfire in insurgent camp was akin to glowing stars, within the distant there have been 3 fireplace dragons arriving, but it surely was really the rear forces of the insurgent military that got here to affix up with the principle military. HongJi was dejected as he was about to enter his tent, the Chancellor of Northern Chancellery got here to report: “15 thousand troops beneath subordinate command rush down the mountain and surrendered to the insurgent. Subordinate didn’t handle his troops nicely, I should die!” YeLu HongJi wave his hand, shook his head and stated: “You can’t be blamed, return and relaxation!”

He rotated and noticed Xiao Feng preoccupied with a distant place, he stated: “Tomorrow morning, the rebels can be victorious, I’ll positively develop into their prisoner. I’m the emperor, I can’t be humiliated by these rebels, I’ll commit suicide to repay my nation. Brother, it’s best to benefit from the darkness and escape. You have got sturdy martial arts, the rebels will be unable to cease you.” As he stated this, his expression grew to become sorrowful, he continued: “I meant to make you wealthy and influential, however because it seems I can not even save myself and I even drag you into this mess.”

Xiao Feng stated: “Brother, an actual man needs to be adaptable to circumstances, at the moment this battle is unfavourable, I can assure your escape, it’s best to return reassemble you military and battle once more.”

HongJi shook his head and stated: “I can not even save my mom and spouse, how can I be thought-about an actual man? Within the eyes of the Khitan, the victor is the hero, the loser is the insurgent. I suffered a crushing defeat, how can I battle once more? Overlook me, escape by your self!”

Xiao Feng knew he spoke the reality and sighed: “That being the case, I’ll accompany brother and battle the rebels until demise. We’re sworn brothers, you possibly the emperor, or perhaps a lowly commoner, however Xiao Feng solely deal with you as my brother. When elder brother is in bother, I ought to face it with you and we reside or die collectively, the place is the logic in operating away on my own?”

YeLu HongJi was teeming with tears, he held each his palms and stated: “Good brother, I thanks.”

Xiao Feng went again to his tent, he noticed AhZi mendacity curled within the nook of the tent, her massive pair of eyes was open, she didn’t sleep. AhZi stated: “Brother-in-law, do you blame me?” Xiao Feng was puzzled: “Blame you for what?” AhZi replied: “It is all my fault, if I didn’t insist on coming to this grass plain, you’ll not get entice on this scenario. Brother-in-law, we’ll actually die right here appropriate? “

The torch’s gentle outdoors the tent mirrored off her face, a shade of pink floated up her pale complexion, she look much more petite and delicate. Xiao Feng felt his pity rising and he stated softly: “Why would I blame you? If I didn’t injure you, we might by no means have come to this place.” AhZi smiled and stated: “If I didn’t assault you with the poison needle, you’ll not have injured me.”

Xiao Feng prolonged his palms and stroke her hair. After being injured for such a very long time, AhZi misplaced greater than half of her hair, her hair was sparse and yellowing. Xiao Feng gave a sigh: “You’re so younger, but you need to endure together with me.” AhZi stated: “Brother-in-law, initially I didn’t perceive why my sister loves you a lot, however now I do know.”

Xiao Feng thought: “Your sister handled me with boundless devotion, what would just a little woman such as you perceive. Actually, I do not even know why AhZhu really feel in love with the crude me, how do you even know?” as he considered this matter, he shake his head in sorrow.

AhZi flip her head to the facet and stated: “Brother-in-law, have you ever guessed it, why did I assault you with the poison needle that day? I didn’t wish to kill you, I solely needed to immobilize you in order that I can deal with you.” Xiao Feng was curious: “What’s so good about that?” AhZi smiled and stated: “In case you are immobilized then you definately can not depart me. In any other case, because you despise me, you would possibly abandon me anytime and never pay any consideration to me anymore.”

Though her phrases will be thought-about to be infantile, but it surely additionally not informal nonsense, he can not assist however be secretly scared, questioning: “Since we’re all going to die tomorrow, would possibly as nicely say just a few phrases to consolation her.” He stated: “You’re actually infantile, in case you actually wish to comply with me, simply inform me, I can’t refuse.”

AhZi eyes brightened, she stated fortunately: “Brother-in-law, as soon as I recovered, I nonetheless wish to comply with you, I’ll by no means return to my grasp’s XingXiu Sea once more. Do not you dare abandon me.”

Xiao Feng knew the difficulty she stirred up in XingXiu Sect isn’t any small matter, naturally she would not dare to return, he smiled and stated: “You’re the nice senior martial sister of XingXiu Sect, in case you do not return they are going to be like a gaggle with out a chief, then what is going to they do?” AhZi giggled: “Simply allow them to be confuse. I do not care.”

Xiao Feng pull a felt blanket and lined her until under the neck, after he tuck her in, he unfold one other felt and slept at a separate nook of the tent. The flame outdoors the tent was flickering, he heard faint crying and knew it got here from troopers who miss their household, everybody knew they might not survive tomorrows encounter, however they’re loyal to the emperor and refuse to betray him.

Xiao Feng awoke early within the morning, he ask the room attendant to arrange the horses and to deal with AhZi, understanding his finish is close to, he ate one pound of mutton and drank three pound of wine, he stroll to the hillside. It was nonetheless darkish presently, not lengthy after, the solar rises from the east, the bungle name from from throughout the stockade, clanking sound was heard as the boys don their armour and took up their weapons. Troops set off from the stockade and guarded the varied strategic factors. Xiao Feng look into the space from his excessive floor, east, south, south-east, the insurgent troops got here gushing from all three sides. White mist blanket the distant, he cannot even see the tip of the insurgent’s troop formation.

All of the sudden the solar ray emerged from the horizon, ten thousand golden ray penetrated the white fog, the mist slowly disperse, revealing the troops hidden by the mist, all of a sudden the drums roll and two yellow flag troops got here galloping out, adopted intently by the royal emperor uncle and the Prince of Chu, they pointed on the mountain with their horsewhip and began discussing their technique.

YeLu HongJi led his guards and stood by the hillside, seeing such state of affairs, he was livid, he took a bow and arrow from one in all his guard, draw the bow, and shot in the direction of the Prince of Chu. Watching from the mountain prime, it might appear they don’t seem to be separated far aside, however in actual fact the space is a number of occasions the vary of the arrow, the arrow didn’t even attain midway earlier than operating out of energy and dropped down.

The Prince of Chu laughed and shouted: “HongJi, you usurp my father’s throne and spent a whole lot of time because the faux emperor, it is time to abdicate the throne. Give up shortly, my father will spare your life, and he may even be fake to be benevolent and confer you because the royal emperor nephew, how does that sound? Ha ha ha!” these few phrases have been clearly meant to insult HongJi for pretending to be benevolent by making YeLu ZhongYuan the royal emperor uncle.

HongJi was livid: “Shameless traitor, nonetheless flaunting and attempting to win dispute.”

The Chancellor of Northern Chancellery shouted: “Subordinate is prepared to die to your shame! Your majesty has all the time proven nice kindness to me, and at the moment is the day I repay you. I’ll lead three thousand troops, we’ll shout in unison and rush down from the hill.” The three thousand troops are all warriors from the Khitan capital, they’re able to battle to the demise, one in all them is equal to 10 males, they shouted and rush forward, instantly the enemy is compelled to retreat just a few li. The Prince of Chu wave his command flag, tens of hundreds of cavalry surrounded the troops, their spear and sabre prepared, their battle cry shook the heaven and earth, flesh and blood flew in all course. The three thousand troops have been progressively killed off, finally, all of them have been killed. The Chancellor of Northern Chancellery killed a number of extra folks earlier than committing suicide. HongJi, generals, ministers and Xiao Feng may see all of the motion from the mountain prime, however they have been powerless to avoid wasting him, all of them shed lengthy tears for the show of loyalty by the Chancellor of Northern Chancellery.

The Prince of Chu rode close to the hillside and laughed: “HongJi, are you going to give up or not? What are you able to do with that little quantity of troops you may have? Your troops are all courageous warriors of the Liao Empire, why would you like them to accompany you until demise? Be an actual man, be decisive, give up or battle, if you already know your days is numbered, simply commit suicide to thank the heavens, do not sacrifice your troopers for nothing.”

YeLu HongJi gave a protracted sigh and saved his tears, he stated: “This lovely Empire, I’ll give it to your father. You’re proper, we’re first cousin, linked by flesh and blood, why mustn’t sacrifice the lives of our Khitan warriors.” As he stated this, he raised his sabre and directed it in the direction of his neck.

Xiao Feng stretch his arm and seize the sabre, he stated: “Brother, in case you are an honorable hero, it’s best to die combating within the battlefield, how are you going to die by committing suicide?”

HongJi sighed: “Brothers, these troopers adopted me for such a very long time, I’ll die for positive, however I can not bear to see them lose their life for me.”

The Prince of Chu shouted: “HongJi, you continue to delay in committing suicide?” he pointed his horsewhip immediately at HongJi’s face, his expression smug to the intense.

As Xiao Feng noticed him transfer nearer and nearer, he had an thought, he whispered: “Brother, distract him and entertain him with phrases, I’ll quietly transfer nearer and shoot him with an arrow.”

Realizing his wonderful expertise, HongJi was overjoyed: “That is extraordinarily good, in case you can kill him with an arrow, I’ll die contented.” Instantly he raised his voice and shouted: “Prince of Chu, I didn’t mistreat you and your father, your father desires to be the emperor, however he mustn’t kill and injure so many officers and harmless residents and weaken the Liao Empire.”

Xiao Feng took a tough bow, just a few jagged tooth arrows, pulled a horse and slowly guided it to the hill facet, he bent down and conceal beneath the horse’s stomach, his ft hooked onto the horseback, giving a kick along with his toes, the horse rush off. The insurgent military noticed a rider-less horse, they knew this horse broke from its reins and escape, such matter is quite common and nobody paid additional consideration to it. However after some time the insurgent military observed somebody hiding beneath the stomach of the horse and so they instantly shouted out.

Xiao Feng use his toes to kick the horse, and it gallop straight in the direction of the Prince of Chu, seeing that he was round 2 hundred footsteps away from him, he draw his bow from beneath the horse’s stomach and shot an arrow in the direction of him. The private guard of the Prince of Chu raised his protect and warded off the arrow. Xiao Feng mounted the horse and gallop shortly, he fired arrows in fast succession, the primary arrow toppled the guard and the second arrow went straight in the direction of the Prince of Chu’s chest.

The Prince of Chu deftly waved his whip and strikes the arrow. This artwork of utilizing the whip to strike an arrow was the Prince’s most proficient ability, however the one that shot this arrow had extraordinarily sturdy muscular power, as well as the arrow was infused with inside power, though the whip hit the arrow’s shaft, it solely diverted the arrow barely, with a “Bu” sound, the arrow plunged into his left shoulder. The Prince of Chu gave an “Ah Yo!” name and he lean on the saddle in ache.

Xiao Feng’s arrow arrived once more, this time the space was even nearer, the arrow entered his left facet and penetrated out from his chest. The Prince of Chu instantly fell off the horseback.

Xiao Feng achieved success with one try, and he thought: “Why do not I take this chance and shoot that royal emperor uncle lifeless!

When the Prince of Chu was shot and fell off his horse, the insurgent military shouted out loudly, just a few hundred arrows was shot in the direction of Xiao Feng’s horse, right away the horse was hit by 2 hundred arrow, it grew to become a porcupine horse.

Xiao Feng roll on the bottom and slide under a horse ridden by an officer, he executed his cotton softness ability, instantly, from beneath the horse’s stomach he slide to the underside of one other horse, he roll on the bottom and slide to the underside of one more horse. The insurgent troop was unable to fireplace their arrows, and so they tried to pierce him utilizing spears. However Xiao Feng slide to the east and roll west on the bottom, he displayed his expertise from the underside of horses. The troops have been thrown into confusion, thousand of horses push and trample one another, how can they even pierce him with spears?

The cotton softness ability displayed by Xiao Feng is a standard floor combating ability within the Central Plain. Be it ground-fighting fist, ground-fighting knife, or ground-fighting sword, all these expertise require rolling and tumbling maneuvers on the bottom, ready for the proper alternative to assault an opponent’s underside. At present his utilizing it on the battlefield, he moved deftly and prevented the trampling of over thousand horse’s hoof. He took this time to find out the situation of the royal emperor uncle, he rolled straight at him and despatched three arrows whizzing in the direction of him.

The bodyguards of the royal emperor uncle had beforehand seen the Prince of Chu being shot by the arrow and so they made preparations in opposition to it, three dozen males raised their protect, packed densely layer upon layer they block in entrance of the royal emperor uncle, three clanking sound was heard and the arrows have been knocked down by the protect, Xiao Feng carried ten arrows with him and he had already fired seven of them, he was left with three, seeing the three dozen protect mutually overlaying one another, it is extraordinarily tough to shoot the down the guards with simply three arrows, and there no have to even point out capturing the royal emperor uncle. At present he had penetrated deep inside enemy’s rank, behind him hundreds of troopers pursued with their spears, in entrance of him is hundreds upon hundreds of troopers and horses, he had already fallen right into a hopeless scenario. Final time when he fought the martial artists of Central Plain alone, the opposing facet solely had round 100 martial artists and it was already perilous to the intense, fortunately somebody saved him and he was capable of escape, however at present his trapped and surrounded by over 10 thousand males, how can he escape?

The scenario was determined and he can solely danger his life and go all out, he gave an earth rumbling howl and leaps into the air, with a “Hu” sound, he leap over the three dozen shields, and landed in entrance of the royal emperor uncle’s horse. The royal emperor uncle received an enormous shock, he raised his whip and strikes it in the direction of Xiao Feng’s face. Xiao Feng slanted his physique and leap once more, he landed on the royal emperor uncle’s horse saddle, his left hand seized the again of the royal emperor uncle and lifted him excessive up within the air, he shouted: “You wish to reside or die? Ask everybody to place down their weaponry!” the royal emperor uncle was scared stiff, the phrases didn’t register in him.

The hustle and bustle amongst insurgent troops was deafening, hundreds of soldier draw and raised their bow, pointing it at Xiao Feng, however with the royal emperor uncle in his hand, no one dare to behave rashly.

Xiao Feng gathered power into his dantian and shouted: “The royal emperor’s orders, all troopers lay down your weapon and take heed to his edict. The emperor is gracious, he’ll pardon all troopers, nobody can be held accountable.” His few phrases overshadowed the disturbance made by over 10 thousand troops, greater than half of the ten thousand troopers in entrance and behind the mountain heard him clearly.

Xiao Feng have expertise in such issues as he was betrayed by members of the Beggar Clan, he understood the ideas of rebels, as soon as adversity is over, an important factor is to exempt all crimes, he solely want to ensure that he’ll neglect previous grievances and never pursue the matter, the insurgent’s will to battle again will then disappear. At this second the insurgent military had overwhelming numbers, YeLu HongJi solely had round seventy to eighty thousand troops, it is a depressing minority in opposition to an amazing majority, positively not a match in opposition to the insurgent military, the scenario was crucial and he didn’t have time to seek the advice of HongJi, and thus he stated these few phrases to make the rebels cease worrying.

As soon as the phrases transmitted throughout the battlefield, the clamour of the rebels quieten down instantly, they checked out one another, everybody was apprehensive and undecided.

Xiao Feng knew the scenario was harmful, if one particular person from the insurgent military voice out his refusal, numerous males would blindly comply with and the scenario would change radically, the scenario actually doesn’t permit for a second of delay, he shortly shouted: “The Emperor’s decree: No matter your rank within the insurgent military, all of you’re harmless, the emperor is merciful, he won’t pursue this matter. All troopers can be restored to your former submit, shortly put down your weapons now!”

Silence ensues, all of a sudden there was just a few “Clank” “Clank” sound, and several other males threw down their spears. This sound was infectious, instantly, the “Clank” “Clank” sound grew louder as over half of troopers threw down their weapons, the remaining troopers that held onto their weapons have been nonetheless hesitating.

Xiao Feng lifted the royal emperor uncle excessive up within the air along with his left arm and his horse transfer slowly up the mountain, not one of the rebels dared to dam him, wherever his horse went, the group will half and permit a path by.

Xiao Feng rode his horse and arrived midway up the hill, two troops from the stockade got here to greet him, drum beat and music will be heard from the mountain peak.

Xiao Feng stated: “Royal emperor uncle, order your subordinate to give up and throw down their weapons, we’ll then spare your life.”

The royal emperor uncle quivered: “You’ll actually spare my life?”

Xiao Feng regarded down the hill, he noticed numerous rebels nonetheless holding onto their bows and spears, the troop’s morale was unsure, the hazard had not but previous, he contemplated: “Our prime precedence is to reassure the troops. The royal emperor uncle life and demise is of no concern, we solely have to ship guards to look at over him strictly, he will not be capable to commit any evil sooner or later.” He replied:” That is the one alternative so that you can redeem your self. His majesty is aware of this incident is brought on by your son, he can pardon your life. “

The royal emperor uncle initially didn’t have any intention to grab the throne, it was all due to his son, the Prince of Chu’s wild ambition that led to the present misfortune, since his already captured he can solely hope that his life could be spared, he replied: “Okay, I’ll do as you say!”

Xiao Feng let him sit comfortably on the saddle, he stated loudly: “All troops please pay attention, the royal emperor uncle has one thing to say.”

The royal emperor uncle stated loudly: “The Prince of Chu caused this catastrophe, now his lifeless. The emperor is gracious, he’ll forgive everybody’s sin. All of you shortly drop your weapons and ask the emperor for forgiveness.”

Because the royal emperor uncle stated it, the rebels have been left with out a chief, though some troops are nonetheless fiercely cussed, they don’t dare disobey his orders, there have been “Clanking” sound and all of the rebels forged down their weapons.

Xiao Feng introduced the royal emperor uncle up the mountain. YeLu HongJi was overjoyed, it was as if his dreaming, he shortly rush beside Xiao Feng, holding each his palms he stated: “Brother, brother, elder brother’s nation, I’ll share it with you collectively.” He was in a really agitated state, tears movement freely.

The royal emperor uncle knelt on the bottom and stated: “The dissident ask your majesty for forgiveness and search your majesty’s pity.”

YeLu HongJi was in an especially good temper, he stated to Xiao Feng: “Brother, what’s your opinion?” Xiao Feng replied: “The rebels have overwhelming numbers, the precedence now’s to stabilize the troop’s morale, I beseech your majesty to pardon your uncle so that everybody can set their thoughts at relaxation.”

YeLu HongJi smiled and stated: “Good, good, I’ll do as you say, I’ll do as you say.” He turned in the direction of the Lord of Northern Chancellery and stated: “Move down the imperial edict, Xiao Feng is conferred because the Prince of Chu, his official rank is the Lord of Southern Chancellery, he’ll lead the insurgent military and return again to the capital.”

Xiao Feng had an enormous shock, he killed the Prince of Chu, captured the royal emperor uncle, all to avoid wasting his brother’s life, he didn’t covet after status or official rank, YeLu HongJi conferred such a excessive rank on him and he was momentarily at a loss, he didn’t know what to say. The Lord of Northern Chancellery cupped his hand and stated to Xiao Feng: “Congratulations, Congratulations! The noble title of Prince of Chu have by no means been conferred on non-royals, Lord Xiao shortly thank the emperor.” Xiao Feng stated to HongJi: “Brother, at the moment’s matter is all on account of your nice fortune, the enemy troopers misplaced their spirit and we have been capable of calm the rebels down, I solely contributed just a little, it isn’t one thing praiseworthy. Furthermore, I have no idea the way to be an official and I do not wish to be one, I beseech brother to withdraw your order.” YeLu HongJi gave fun, stretch out his proper hand to hug his shoulder and stated: “The title of Prince of Chu and the official rank of Lord of Southern Chancellery, that is the best place in my Liao Empire, if brother nonetheless suppose it is inadequate and nonetheless refuse to undergo me, then I can solely quit the throne and cross it to you.”

Xiao Feng was shocked, he thought: “In his joyous state, brother can get carried away and never know what he’s saying, all the things remains to be a large number, we now have to settle issues shortly and never hesitate to stop any catastrophe from taking place.” he knelt down and stated: “Subordinate Xiao Feng receives your order, I thank your majesty for bestowing kindness on me.” YeLu HongJi smiled and propped him up with each palms. Xiao Feng stated: “Subordinate do not dare to defy your orders, I can solely settle for this title and rank. However I’m an uneducated peasant, unfamiliar with court docket rules, I encourage your majesty forgiveness if I make any mistake.”

YeLu HongJi stretched his palms and slaps his shoulder a number of occasions, smiling: “It would not matter in any respect!” he turns round and stated to the overall of the left military YeLu MoGe: “I’m making you the Chancellor of Southern Chancellery, you’ll help Lord Xiao and deal with all Chancellerys’ affair.” YeLu MoGe was overjoyed, he knelt all the way down to thank the emperor after which paid homage to Xiao Feng: “Paying my respect to Lord Xiao!” HongJi stated:” MoGe, you’ll obtain Lord Xiao’s orders and lead the rebels again to the capital. We are going to go and pay our respect to the Empress Dowager.”

Music performed out on the mountain peak, YeLu HongJi and the group stroll down the mountain path. The insurgent lead basic had promptly launch the Empress Dowager and Empress and made association for them to relaxation in camp. YeLu HongJi entered the tent and reunited along with his mom and spouse, they’d a slender escape, it was as if they’ve been given a second life, naturally everybody praised Xiao Feng for his deeds.

YeLu MoGe led Xiao Feng meet all his subordinate of Southern Chancellery. Moments earlier, Xiao Feng was alone in opposition to ten hundreds of troops, such braveness is remarkable and everybody witness it with their very own eyes. The troops and officers of Southern Chancellery are former subordinates of the Prince of Chu, however firstly, after the awe-inspiring show of invincible would possibly by Xiao Feng, everybody was secretly afraid and no one dare disobey, in addition they revered his heroic spirit, secondly, the Prince of Chu often had a nasty mood and by no means confirmed kindness to anybody and no one was loyal to him, thirdly, all of them took half within the insurrection and so they felt terrified of their hearts, when Xiao Feng arrived, all of the rebels have been stuffed with deep respect and so they listened to his orders.

Xiao Feng stated: “The emperor has pardoned everybody’s crimes for staging this insurrection, any longer, everybody ought to make a clear break with the previous, it’s best to by no means have the slightest little bit of disloyalty once more.”

A white bearded basic stated: “Reporting to my Lord, the royal emperor uncle and his son detained my relations and coerce me to revolt, if I refuse, they are going to decapitate my relations instantly, I had no different alternative, I beseech my Lord to make clear this matter with the emperor.”

Xiao Feng nodded and stated: “Since that is the case, I shall not pursue previous issues anymore.” He rotated and stated to YeLu MoGe: “The troops will relaxation right here, as soon as they eaten their fill, pack up and return to the capital.”

Instantly, base on their rank, the subordinates of Southern Chancellery got here one after the other to pay their respects to the brand new Lord. Though Xiao Feng has by no means been an official, however he has lengthy been the Beggar Clan’s chief, he has his personal means of commanding and main the group. Actually, there’s not a lot distinction in main beggar clan members or Khitan warriors. The one differ is that Liao military have their very own algorithm and norm, Xiao Feng was cautious to recollect it and he even have the help of YeLu MoGe, and thus all the things went completely.

Not lengthy after Xiao Feng led the military and set off, the Empress Dowager and Empress despatched their messengers bearing robes, belts, gold and silver to be gifted to the military. Xiao Feng expressed his gratitude, and the attendant defending AhZi additionally arrive. She was sporting silk robe and driving a gallant horse, each gifted by the Empress Dowager. Xiao Feng noticed her small physique was wrapped in that enormous robe, half her face was obscured by the robe’s collar, and he can not assist however discover it humorous.

AhZi didn’t personally witness Xiao Feng kill the Prince of Chu with an arrow or seize the royal emperor uncle alive, she solely heard it from the attendants. When recounting previous occasions, folks have a tendency to boost the story and make it extra dramatic, and thus Xiao Feng’s achievements grew to become much more miraculous by three notch. As AhZi noticed him, she complained: “Brother-in-law, you achieved such nice feats, why did not you inform me, in any other case I might have stood by the hillside and take a look at the way you kill all of them, will not I be happier? You even made me frightened for half a day.” Xiao Feng stated: “I used to be fortunate to say such credit, how would I do know prematurely? You begin saying infantile phrases as soon as we meet.” AhZi stated:” Brother-in-law, come over right here.”

Xiao Feng method her, he noticed her pale face glowing with pleasure, complemented by the gorgeous robe she is sporting, she seems like a child doll, she seems boney but cute, and he can not assist however chortle.

AhZi gave an indignant look and complained: “I’m telling you a severe matter, however you saved laughing, what’s so humorous?” Xiao Feng laughs and stated: “Seeing you put on that over-size robe, you seem like a child doll, very attention-grabbing.” AhZi fumed: “You all the time deal with me like a toddler and now you make enjoyable of me.” Xiao Feng laughed and stated:”No, no! AhZi, I believed each of us will die for positive, who knew we really made it by, naturally I’m very pleased. No matter Lord of Southern Chancellery, or the title of Prince of Chu, I do not give a rattling, it will likely be effective so long as we will survive and reside.”

AhZi stated: “Brother-in-law, you’re additionally afraid of dying?” Xiao Feng nod and stated: “Within the face of hazard, naturally I’m afraid of demise, there are tens of hundreds of troops, you dare to hurry out alone? That is referred to as confront an individual with the hazard of demise and he’ll battle to reside. If I do not rush out, I’ll die for sure. It can’t be stated that I’m courageous, but it surely the need to battle of a cornered beast. If you happen to encompass a bear or tiger and refuse to let it escape, then it can naturally battle for its life and claw or maul you.” AhZi smiled and stated: “You in contrast your self with wild beasts.”

Each of them rode facet by facet on the horses, they take a look at their environment, flags have been fluttering on the grass plain, lengthy line of troops marching ahead, all these stretch throughout the horizon and so they cannot even see the tip, bodyguards protected them in all 4 instructions.

AhZi was very pleased and stated: “That day, you assist me develop into the pinnacle disciple of the XingXiu Sect, from the a whole bunch of second and third era members, other than grasp, I will be thought-about to be probably the most senior, I used to be extraordinarily happy with myself. However it’s actually nothing in comparison with the hundreds of troops you now command. Brother-in-law, the Beggar Clan doesn’t need you as their chief, heng, who offers a rattling about that small clan? Why do not you lead you males and exterminate all of them.”

Xiao Feng shook his head and stated: “Infantile phrases! I’m a Khitan, the Beggar Clan is appropriate in refusing to let me proceed to be their chief. Members of the Beggar Clan are all my former subordinates and associates, how can I exterminate them?”

AhZi replied: “They kick you out of the clan, and so they mistreated you, naturally it’s best to kill all of them. Brother-in-law, do they deal with you as their buddy?”

Xiao Feng discovered it tough to answer, he solely shook his head, he considered JuXian Manor the place he broke off all ties along with his previous associates, his heroic spirit disappeared.

AhZi once more questioned: “In the event that they know that you’ve got develop into the Lord of Southern Chancellery of Liao Empire, and so they all of a sudden develop into remorseful and ask you to develop into their clan chief once more, will you agree?” Xiao Feng gave a slight smile and stated: “The heroes of Nice Tune treats all Khitans as depraved villains who commit all types of utmost atrocities, the upper my official place, the extra they hate me.” AhZi stated: “Pei! What offers a rattling? They hate you, we will additionally hate them.”

Xiao Feng look south into the distant, he noticed the mountains overlapping on the horizon, he contemplated: “I’ll attain Central Plains as soon as I cross these mountains.” Though he’s a Khitan, however he grew up in Central Plains, in his coronary heart he liked the Nice Tune greater than Liao Empire, if the Beggar Clan let him develop into a member with none official responsibility, an empty-pouch disciple, he’ll really feel extra comfortable then turning into the Lord of Southern Chancellery.

AhZI stated: “Brother-in-law, the emperor is admittedly good, he made you the Lord of Southern Chancellery. Sooner or later when Liao Empire fights battle, you’ll lead the troops and be victorious in each battle. You solely have to burst into the enemy ranks and kill the enemy marshal, the troops will then throw down their weapon and give up, will not the battle be received?”

Xiao Feng laughed: “The subordinates of the royal emperor uncle are soldier of Liao Empire, they’ve all the time adopted the orders of the emperor, thus when the Value of Chu died, and the royal emperor uncle received captured, everybody surrendered. It is going to be completely different if two nations are at battle. If you happen to kill the marshal, there’ll nonetheless be a deputy marshal, kill the principle basic, and there’ll nonetheless be different generals, the battle can be fought until the final males. My single effort can be powerless in such scenario.”

AhZi nodded and stated: “En, in order that’s how it’s. Brother-in-law, you stated you aren’t thought-about courageous while you rush into enemy rank, killed the Prince of Chu and captured the royal emperor uncle. Then in your whole life, what’s the most brave factor you ever did? Are you able to inform me?”

Xiao Feng by no means wish to narrate his proudest and bravest achievements, when he was nonetheless within the Beggar Clan, he killed all types of traitors and evil folks, irrespective of how fierce the battle, as soon as he return again to the clan he’ll brush it apart and easily say: “The sure particular person has been killed.” As for all of the thrilling particulars and hash encounters, no matter how others probe him, he won’t ever say a single phrase extra. As he take heed to AhZi’s query, he considered how he had fought over a whole bunch of battles in his life, how he didn’t again down in face of enemy and all of the quite a few courageous deeds, he actually can not bear to say it out and thus he replied: “I used to be compelled to battle with enemies, I actually haven’t any different alternative, it can’t be stated that I’m courageous.”

AhZi stated: “However I do know. Probably the most brave factor you probably did was the ferocious battle at Juxian manor.”

Xiao Feng was dazed and requested: “How are you aware?”

AhZi stated: “That day on the Lakeside mirror, when you left, Father, mom, and the subordinate of my father, all of us discuss you, all of us admired your martial arts to no finish, later you went to the hero’s feast at Junxian Manor and single-handedly fought all of the heroes, all simply to hunt remedy for a single woman. This woman is of course my sister. They do not know that AhZhu is the daughter of father and mom, they are saying you have been ruthless and merciless in killing your foster dad or mum and grasp, however you handled the woman with surprising faithfulness; You have been ungrateful, merciless and a pervert, an unreasonable bastard.” As she stated this she beginning laughing.

Xiao Feng murmured: “Hei, ‘Ungrateful! Merciless and a pervert!’ the heroes of Central Plain gave this sort of feedback to Xiao Feng”

AhZi consoled him: “You do not have to be upset. My mom praised you tremendously, she says that so long as a person is devoted, his is an efficient man, it would not matter what he do, she says my father can also be ungrateful, merciless and a pervert, he lusted after many lovers, and his daughters are merciless and ruthless, it can’t be in comparison with you. It is best to stand apart and clap in approval.” Xiao Feng smiled and shook his head.

The military travelled for just a few days and so they attain the capital. Widespread residents and officers residing within the capital have already been given advance discover, all of them got here out to welcome him, Xiao Feng’s command flag was displayed all over the place, the folks burned incense and bowed all the way down to reward him endlessly. Together with his single motion he calmed the catastrophe and saved numerous lives of Liao Empire, over half the residents within the capital had members from their household serving within the military, naturally they felt grateful in the direction of him. Xiao Feng pressed his bridle and rode on, the residents cried out: “We thank Lord Xiao for saving our lives! Heaven will shield the Lord of Southern Chancellery in order that he could have a protracted and wholesome life, and luxuriate in nice riches and fortune!”

Xiao Feng listened to the voices paying tribute to him, the residents have been all on the verge of tears, their gratitude and appreciation is certainly honest and heartfelt, he contemplated: “An individual who holds excessive rating place, each transfer he make will have an effect on the lives of hundreds of individuals, once I shot the arrow and killed the Prince of Chu, I solely did it at a fleeting second of bravery, I saved my brother, I saved myself, however I did not realize it additionally benefited numerous residents. Sigh, I attempted to do good within the Central Plain, however I solely acquired resentment and slander, I grew to become the primary evil within the martial artwork world, such factor is admittedly onerous to clarify.”

He thought once more: “That is the nation of my dad or mum, once they have been nonetheless alive, my father and mom should have walked on this street earlier than. Sigh, I do not know what my dad or mum seems like, I can not even think about how they rode facet by facet on a horse.”

The Liao Empire is the world’s largest nation, it way more highly effective and affluent than Nice Tune. However the Khitan lived a nomadic life, they carry on migrating, the homes and outlets within the capital are crude and primitive, it actually can’t be in contrast with these at Central Plains.

The caretaker of the Southern Chancellery welcomes Xiao Feng into his official residence, it was a grand mansion, the furnishings have been unusually grand and splendid. Xiao Feng lived a lifetime of poverty, how would he even get an opportunity to reside in such mansion? As he walked one time across the mansion, he felt uncomfortable, he ordered his subordinates to erect two tents within the military barracks, he and AhZi every occupied one tent, their on a regular basis life was easy, similar to former occasions.

On the third day, YeLu HongJi, the Empress Dowager, Empress, concubines, princess and the captured relations of the military, all returned to the capital. The royal emperor uncle was too ashamed of his deeds and dedicated suicide alongside the best way. HongJi additionally saved his promise, he didn’t pursue the crimes of the rebels, he solely executed 20 chief culprits beneath the Prince of Chu who instigated the insurrection. A grand feast was held within the Palace for 3 days to reward the troops who stay loyal and fought on the stockade. Xiao Feng grew to become the primary hero on the feast. YeLu HongJi, the Empress Dowager, Empress, concubines and princess all bestow items, along with the items by authorities officers and armed forces officers, the items piled as excessive as a mountain.

As soon as the reward was full, Xiao Feng return to the Southern Chancellery to oversee affairs. Dozens tribe chief in Liao Empire all got here to pay their respects, the Crow tribe, Morality tribe, North tribe, South tribe, Shiwei tribe, Historical Plum tribe, 5 Nation tribe, WuLa tribe, and many others. Adopted by military officers beneath the command of the Empress, Nice Tranquil Palace, Everlasting Happiness Palace, Accumulation Palace, Affluent Palace and numerous officers from different Palace. Liao Empire is made up of 59 nations, the TuYuHun, Turkey, Tangut, ShaTuo, Persia, DaShi, Urghur, Tibet, GaoChang, Korea, YuQu, Dunhuang, and many others. All these nations have their envoys within the capital, as soon as they study that Xiao Feng carried probably the most weight, and have the best authority over the armed forces, all of them got here bearing uncommon items to curry favours with him. Xiao Feng needed to meet friends and subordinates on daily basis, all he noticed was countless treasures, and all he ever heard was fabricated flattery and praises.

He was saved occupied for over a month and YeLu HongJi summoned him into the principle Palace and stated: “Brother, your official submit is the Lord of Southern Chancellery, you need to be primarily based in Nanjing and look ahead to alternative to beat the Central Plains. As your brother I don’t want to half with you, however with a view to set up an excellent Empire that final for hundreds of era, it is best in case you lead your troops and head down south as quickly as attainable!”

Xiao Feng heard the emperor ordered him to steer an expedition to beat south and he was startled, he stated: “Your Majesty, this south expedition is a vital matter, it is an especially severe affair. Xiao Feng is just one man, the troops usually are not prepared for this activity.”

YeLu HongJi laughed: “Our Empire just lately met a misfortune, we’d like time to recuperate our troops. The Nice Tune is at present ruled by their Empress Dowager, they rely closely on Sima Guang to handle state affairs, there is no such thing as a weak spot to benefit from, we can not conquer south at this second. Brother, as soon as you’re at Nanjing, you need to consistently maintain the matter of annexing the Tune in your thoughts. We are going to solely transfer in when there’s inside dispute, in case you discover any flip of occasions, lead all of your troops and conquer south. If there’s nothing incorrect with their inside affairs and we forcefully invade, we’ll waste a lot effort and reap much less profit.”

Xiao Feng replied: “Sure, this needs to be the best way.” HongJi stated: “However how do we all know if the Tune is being ruled correctly, or if the residents are actually prepared to submit?” Xiao Feng stated: “Your Majesty please enlighten me.” HongJi chortle and stated: “This have all the time been the norm, use gold and silver to bribe spies. The south individuals are grasping, there are lots of despicable and shameless folks, order your Chancellor to spare no expense in giving treasure, bribe as many individuals as you’ll be able to.”

Xiao Feng accepted the orders and left the Palace, his coronary heart was troubled. He have all the time been related to heroes and courageous males, the martial world is darkish and harmful, he have seen loads of schemes that includes setting ambush and placing poison, these schemes are straight ahead and direct in killing folks however he have by no means tried to make use of gold and silver in bribing folks. In addition to, though he’s a citizen of Liao Empire, however he grew up in southern Tune, the emperor gave him the mission to beat the Tune, however he’s extraordinarily reluctant to hold it out, he contemplated: “Brother made me the Lord of Southern Chancellery, it is his means of exhibiting how he valued our brotherhood. If I resign from my submit now, I’ll fail to reside as much as his nice kindness and injury our brotherly ties. I ought to go to Nanjing first and look ahead to a yr or so, I’ll then ask for resignation. If by then he doesn’t approve, I’ll merely slip away and escape, there nothing he can do to carry me again.” Instantly he led his subordinates and introduced alongside AhZi and so they went to Nanjing.

The Nanjing of Liao Empire is often known as Beijing (China) in trendy occasions. At the moment it was referred to as Yanjing, often known as Youdou, the capital of You Province. After Shi JingTang declare himself emperor, he gained the complete help of Liao Empire, Shi JingTang then ceded sixteen prefectures to Liao as compensation. The sixteen prefectures are You, Ji, Zhuo, Shun, Tan, Ying, Mo, Xin, Gui, Ru, Wu, Wei, Yun, Ying, HouZhou, the Tune Dynasty fought three generations for it however they by no means handle to get better the land. The sixteen prefectures occupied strategic positions, the Liao Empire stationed massive variety of troops there, each time they assault southern Tune, they’ll push in deep and the Tune didn’t have any strategic factors for defence. Tune and Liao have fought for over 100 years, the Tune solely received as soon as, it isn’t due to troopers or tools, however as a result of strategic place occupied by the Liao which permits them to realize enormous benefit and management the battlefield.

Xiao Feng and his social gathering arrived throughout the metropolis, the road of Nanjing metropolis was broad, markets and eating places bustled with actions, its far superior to the capital, the passersby are all folks from southern Tune, and all he heard was chats in langue of Central Plains, it was as if he returned again to Central Plains. Each Xiao Feng and AhZi prefer it very a lot, the subsequent day they dressed merely and blended with the group, they toured and explored the markets and streets.

Town Yanjing (Nanjing) spanned 36 li, there are a complete of eight gates. To the east is Secure Jap Gate and Winter Jasmine Gate; South is Rising Solar Gate and Purple Phoenix Gate; West is Illustrious West Gate and Tranquil Gate; North is Connecting Heaven Gate and Encircle Vibration Gate. The rationale why the north gates are referred to as Connecting Heaven, and Encircle Vibration, is to suggest unshakable allegiance to Liao and to obey the decree of the emperor. The residence of the Lord of Southern Chancellery is southwest of the town. Xiao Feng and AhZi explored the town for half a day, however there have been countless metropolis squares, shrines, temples, authorities workplace, and so they couldn’t presumably end exploring all of them in such a short while.

Xiao Feng official submit is the Lord of Southern Chancellery, the sixteen prefectures naturally got here beneath his jurisdiction, even the DaTong prefecture within the west area and DaDing prefecture within the central area are all beneath his command. The status and energy he holds is heavy, it isn’t possible for him to proceed residing in a small tent, and thus he was compelled to reside in his official residence. After supervising the work for just a few days, he felt fatigued and light-head, he was feeling extraordinarily bitter, he noticed his Chancellor YeLu MoGe was clever and succesful, expert in managing authorities affairs, and thus he delegated all of the work to YeLu MoGe.

Regardless, there are quite a few perks that include his excessive official submit, there’s limitless provide of valuable tonic and medicines within the Lord’s residence, AhZi can merely eat drugs for all three meals and her accidents recovered daily, on early winter, she will lastly stroll by herself. She toured Yanjing metropolis many occasions, assisted by an attendant, she additionally explored 10 li outdoors the town.

On this present day the climate was clear, AhZi wore a mink coat and got here to Xiao Feng’s residence and stated: “Brother-in-law, I’m bored staying within the metropolis, accompany me to go looking.”

After staying for such a very long time within the Chancellery Xiao Feng was additionally bored, after listening to her proposal he was excited, instantly he ordered his subordinates to arrange the horses for the looking journey. He dislike looking with a large-scale social gathering, and thus he solely took just a few attendant to deal with AhZi, he feared the residents would possibly a make a giant fuss once they see him and he turned into sheepskin robes worn by frequent troopers, he carried a bow and a bag of arrows, he rode a horse, together with AhZi they exit the Tranquil Gate and gallop west.

The looking social gathering travelled 10 li away from the town, and so they solely hunted just a few small rabbits. Xiao Feng stated: “Let’s attempt heading in the direction of south.” He turned his horse and rode in the direction of south, once more they travelled for over 20 li, all of a sudden they noticed a river deer operating throughout. AhZi took out her bow and arrow and pulled the bowstring, but it surely seems that her arm didn’t comprise any power, she will’t draw the bow in any respect. Xiao Feng’s left hand attain out behind her and gripped the bow, his proper hand grasp her hand and so they pulled the bowstring, as soon as they launch the string, there was a “Sou” sound and an arrow flew out, the deer was hit and collapsed instantly. Everybody cheered.

Xiao Feng launched his grip and smiled at AhZi, however he noticed tears brimming in her eyes, curious he ask: “What occur? You do not like me that can assist you shoot the wild animal? “Tears movement down AhZi’s cheek and he or she stated: “I … I grew to become a disabled particular person, such a light-weight bow…I can not even draw it.” Xiao Feng consoled her: “Do not be so impatient, your power will return slowly. If sooner or later it nonetheless doesn’t return, I educate you inside power cultivation technique, it can positively enhance your power.” AhZi smiled by her tears and stated: “You will need to maintain your promise, you’ll positively educate me inside power cultivation.” Xiao Feng replied: “Sure, Sure, I’ll positively educate you.”

As he was talking, all of a sudden the sound of horse’s hoof got here from the south, a big troop got here galloping on the snow lined floor. Xiao Feng gaze in the direction of the course the place the sound got here from, the troops have been all Liao troopers, but they have been placing their banners. The troops have been clamouring and singing, apparently they’re celebrating, many captives are tied to the again of their horses, it appears they only returned from a victorious battle. Xiao Feng contemplated: “We aren’t waging battle with anybody, what battle did they return from?” seeing the troops head east and returning to the town, he stated to his subordinate: “You go ask that group of individuals, what are they doing right here?”

His subordinate replied: “Affirmative!” he rode in the direction of the troop and stated: “Brothers have you ever returned from raiding the frequent folks?”

He reached the troop and so they change just a few phrases. The troop heard that the Lord of Southern Chancellery is right here, they cheered loudly, dismounted from their horses and guided it, they shortly stroll in the direction of Xiao Feng, bowed down and salute, they refrain in unison: “Lengthy reside your Highness!”

Xiao Feng elevate his hand and returned the greeting, he stated: “Dispense the formality!” he noticed there have been about 800 troopers, their horses carried silk garments and numerous artefacts, the horses have been additionally pulling 700 to 800 captives, principally younger girls, some juvenile man, all sporting Tune apparel, all of them weeping and wailing.

The captain of the troop stated: “At this time it is our HeiLaDu troops flip to raid the frequent folks, owing to your Highness success, we had a great raid.” He flip his again and stated: “Everybody convey out the most effective trying younger woman, the most effective treasures and supply it, we invite his Highness to choose and use.” The troops replied: “Affirmative!” they dragged 20 younger girls in the direction of Xiao Feng and piled numerous ornaments on a felt sheet. The troops stare upon Xiao Feng, their eyes stuffed with respect and hope, it will be their biggest honour if the Lord of Southern Chancellery accepts the ladies and ornaments.

On the day Xiao Feng was at Yanmen Gate, he noticed troopers of Nice Tune capturing Khitan’s residents, and now it is the troopers of Liao capturing residents of Nice Tune, the captives expression have been depressing, no completely different from prisoners. The Liao Empire doesn’t provide rations to troops, nor do they pay wage to troops, all of the wants of the troops should be robbed from enemy, they ship troops every day to Nice Tune, Western Xia, Jurchen, Korea, and numerous neighbouring nations to rob the residents, the act is termed “Beating The Grass Valley”, in actual fact, it is no completely different from frequent robberies. To retaliate, troops from Nice Tune raid the residents of Liao and so they termed it “Beating The Standing Valley”. Thus residents residing close to the borders suffered additional hardships, they reside in worry every day, not understanding if they are going to get to see the subsequent morning. Xiao Feng all the time felt the strategy was merciless and immoral, he didn’t intend to serve for lengthy as an official, his solely humouring YeLu HongJi for some time earlier than resigning and residing in seclusion, thus he didn’t interfered or make a powerful stand within the nation’s affairs, as he witnessed the depressing plight of the captives, he can not assist however really feel unhappy and ask: “This raid….the place did you perform this raid?”

The captain stated respectfully: “Reporting to your Highness, we raided outdoors the ZhuoZhou area, close to the borders of Nice Tune. After the arrival of your Highness, subordinates dare not raid the areas close to right here for provisions.”

Xiao Feng thought: “Listening to his phrases, it appears they used to raid the Tune residents right here.” He superior his horse and spoke in Chinese language: “The place are you from?” a maiden knelt down and cried: “I’m from the Zhang village, I encourage your Highness for mercy, launch me and let me reunite with my mother and father.” Xiao Feng raised his head and take a look at the remainder of the folks. Tons of of captives all knelt down, just one juvenile man stood upright and refuse to kneel.

The youth was round 16 years previous, his face elongated, with a tapered chin, his expression was wavering and unsure, Xiao Feng ask: “Boy, the place do you reside?” The youth replied: “I’ve an essential secret, I’ve to inform you head to head.” Xiao Feng stated: “Nice, come over and inform me.” The hand of the youth was certain by thick ropes, he stated: “Please transfer away out of your subordinates, this matter can’t be heard by others.” Xiao Feng curiosity was piqued and he contemplated: “Such a younger boy, what sort of essential secret he holds? Sure, he got here from the south, he could have info pertaining to the army actions in Nice Tune.” The boy was a citizen of Tune, by revealing secrets and techniques to Khitan, he can be a shameless traitor, Xiao Feng scorn such folks however because the boy stated he holds essential secrets and techniques, there is not any hurt in listening, he rode ahead 10 zhang and beckoned: “Come over right here!”

The boy adopted, elevating his palms he stated: “Please lower the ropes binding my palms, I want to current an merchandise I saved in my bosom.” Xiao Feng unsheathe his sabre and chop straight forward, the power on this chop was ample to separate the boy in half, however the sabre’s positioning was extraordinarily correct, it solely lower the ropes binding the boy’s palms. The youth had an enormous shock, he retreated two steps, and gaze blankly at Xiao Feng. Xiao Feng smiled, sheathe his sabre, and ask: “What’s the merchandise?”

The youth stick his palms into his bosom, felt the merchandise and stated: “You’ll know when you see it.” And he walked in the direction of Xiao Feng. Xiao Feng stretch out his hand to obtain it.

All of the sudden, the youth threw the merchandise fiercely at Xiao Feng’s face. Xiao Feng wave his whip and struck down the merchandise, white powder got here flying out, the merchandise was only a small material bag. The bag fell on the ground and white powder spilled out of the bag, it was quicklime. This shameless merchandise is utilized by despicable thieves within the martial world, if the powder landed on an individual’s face, the quicklime will irritate the eyes and the particular person will finally be blinded endlessly.

Xiao Feng groaned and contemplated: “This boy is daring, it appears his not a traitor.” He nod his head and stated: “What’s your identify? Why do you search to hurt me? “the boy closed his lips firmly and didn’t reply. Xiao Feng stated in an amiable method: “Simply inform me the reality, I’ll spare you life.” The youth stated: “I failed in taking revenge for my mother and father, what’s left to say.” Xiao Feng stated: “Who’s your mother and father? Did I actually kill them?”

The youth took two steps ahead, his expression stuffed with grief and anger, pointing to Xiao Feng he shouted loudly: “Qiao Feng! You killed my father, mom and my uncle, I… I can not wait to eat your meat, pores and skin you and take away your tendon, dismember you into items!”

Xiao Feng take heed to the boy used his previous identify, “Qiao Feng”, and that he killed his mother and father and uncle, it should be former enemies from the Central Plains, he ask: “Who’s your uncle? Who’s your father?”

The boy replied: “Since I do not wish to reside anymore, I’ll let you already know, the boys from You household of JuXian village usually are not afraid of demise.”

Xiao Feng made an “Oh!” sound and stated: “So you’re the nephew of the You brothers, your father is You Ju second grasp You, proper?” he paused for some time and continued: “That day I used to be surrounded by quite a few heroes within the manor, I used to be compelled to battle, it isn’t one thing inside my management. Your father and uncle died by committing suicide.” as he stated this he shook his head and continued: “Sigh, they misplaced their protect and this compelled them to commit suicide. What’s your identify?”

The boy straightens his physique, and stated loudly: “I’m referred to as You TanZhi, I do not want you to kill me, I’ll comply with my uncle and father good instance!” his proper hand reached into his trouser and took out a short-knife, he plunge it at his chest. Xiao Feng waved his whip, wrapped it across the knife and seized it. You TanZhi was livid and shouted: “I’m not even allowed to commit suicide? You damnable Liao canine, aren’t you too vicious!”

At this second, AhZi had reached Xiao Feng’s facet and he or she shouted: “You little punk, you dare to insult folks? You wish to die? Hehe, it will not be really easy!” Upon seeing such a fragile lovely woman, You TanZhi was shocked and rendered speechless. AhZi stated: “The punk referred to as Zhi, later you’ll know what it feels wish to be blind.” She turned and stated to Xiao Feng: “Brother-in-law, this child is so vicious, he tried to hurt you with quicklime, we’ll use this quicklime to blind each his eyes earlier than deciding the way to take care of him.”

Xiao Feng shook his head, he stated to the captain of the troops: “The Tune captives you captured through the raid, are you able to give all of them to me?” The captain was overjoyed and stated: “You Highness honoured me together with your presence, I want to thank your Highness for bestowing kindness.” Xiao Feng stated: “All those that hand over the captives, return to my residence and declare your reward.” The troops stated fortunately: “We sincerely dedicate it to your Highness, we don’t require reward.” Xiao Feng stated: “Depart the captives right here and return again to the town, bear in mind to say your rewards.” The troops bowed and gave their thanks, the captain stated: “There are lots of wild beasts out right here, is your Highness utilizing these Tune pigs as reside targets? The earlier Prince of Chu likes to do that. Sadly, we principally caught aunties and previous girls, they can not run quick. Subsequent time we’ll catch able-bodied Tune pigs to your Highness.” he bowed and left along with his troops.

“Utilizing these Tune pigs as reside targets”, these phrases drilled into his ears, Xiao Feng can not assist however really feel startled, he may visualize the merciless actions of the earlier Prince of Chu: A number of hundred Tune folks howling and operating round like wild beasts, the Khitan nobles laughing, drawing their bows, capturing and killing the folks one after the other. Some Tune folks fled to the distant, the Khitan will chase with their horses, akin to capturing deer or fox, they are going to kill each single particular person. This sort of merciless stuff, the Khitan narrated it as if it was no massive deal, it should be a standard observe. He seems on the captives, their face yellowed and so they shivered beneath the chilly wind. A few of these captives understood Khitan’s language, they heard of “Taking pictures reside human targets” earlier than, they’re scared out of their wits.

Xiao Feng gave a protracted sigh, trying south on the layers upon layers of clouds hovering on the mountains, he contemplated: “If my parentage was not revealed, at the moment, I’ll nonetheless deal with myself as citizen of Nice Tune. We communicate the identical language, eat the identical meals, how am I completely different from them? Everyone seems to be human, however why can we insist on differentiating Khitan folks, Nice Tune, Jurchen, Korea? You come to my borders to raid, I’m going to your borders to homicide and commit arson? You curse me as Liao canine? I curse you as Tune pigs?” his ideas maintain gushing forth like tidal waves.

Seeing the troops that captured the captives had all left with out a hint, he stated to the captives: “I will launch you at the moment, run shortly!” the captives thought Xiao Feng was making them run earlier than capturing arrows and killing them, they hesitate and didn’t transfer. Xiao Feng stated once more: “After returning dwelling, transfer distant from the borders in order to not get captured through the raid. I saved you this time, however I could not be capable to prevent the subsequent time.”

Now the captives believed his phrases, the applauses was thunderous, they knelt down and kowtow: “The kindness of your Highness is as excessive as a mountain, we’ll return dwelling and pray to your eternal well being and fortune.” They knew that when they received captured through the raid, until they’re rich individuals who can bribe with gold and silk, they are going to absolutely die with out a hint. Tune and Liao have been warring for successive years, the rich households had lengthy escaped to mainland. All these captives are poor folks, the place would they discover gold and silk to redeem their life? They knew their destiny was far worse than oxen and horses, however this Lord from Liao Empire really launched them again dwelling, they have been actually overjoyed at this surprising information.

Xiao Feng noticed their pleased expression, they assist and supported one another to journey again south, he contemplated: “My Khitan folks captured and drag them right here, now I launch them again, they should endure many hardships alongside the best way, how did I present them any kindness?”

The captives progressively walked distant, however You TanZhi was nonetheless standing upright, Xiao Feng stated: “Why aren’t you leaving? You’re returning to Central Plains, do you come up with the money for?” he stretch his hand into his bosom, wanting to provide him some gold or silver, however he didn’t carry any cash, however as he felt round he retrieved a small oilcloth bag. Xiao Feng coronary heart soured, contained on this oilcloth bag is a Sanskrit model of Tendon-Altering Sutra, it was stolen by AhZhu from Shaolin Temple, and he or she insisted that he saved it, now she is lifeless however the Sutra remains to be round, how it isn’t unhappy? He promptly saved the oilcloth bag again into his bosom and stated: “I haven’t got any valuables with me now, in case you want cash, you’ll be able to comply with me again to the town.”

You TanZhi stated loudly: “The one surnamed Qiao, kill me in order for you, lower this act, why shame me additional with these schemes? Even when I die of poverty, how can I even take a single cent from you?”

Xiao Feng thought his phrases have been appropriate, he did trigger his father demise, there is a saying that one can not reside beneath the identical sky as one’s enemy, this hatred can’t be eradicated, it is pointless to argue additional, he replied: “I will not kill you! If you’d like revenge, you’re welcome to attempt anytime.”

AhZi stated: “Brother-in-law, you’ll be able to’t launch him! This child will not use correct expertise when duelling you, he’ll solely use contemptible soiled methods. It is advisable to destroy the supply of bother in order to keep away from future catastrophe.”

Xiao Feng shook his head: “Difficulties are all over the place within the martial world, each step is perilous, however I survive all of them. This younger man will not be capable to hurt me. That day I angered his uncle and father into committing suicide, though it’s unintentional, however I’ll all the time owe this blood debt, why hurt the nephew of the You brothers? “as he stated this, his enthusiasm dulled and he stated: “Lets simply return, there’s nothing a lot to hunt at the moment.”

AhZi pout and thought: “I simply had an ideal thought to torment this boy, it is actually attention-grabbing! However you insist on releasing him, as soon as I return to the town, what’s left to play?” however she dare not defy Xiao Feng’s phrases, she flip her horse and adopted Xiao Feng again, after travelling for just a few zhang, she flip her head again and stated: “Boy, return and practise you martial arts for 100 years earlier than you search revenge from my brother-in-law!” she gave a girlish smile, cracked her whip and gallop off shortly.