Chapter 0001: Rebellious Son
The sun is shining brightly, this is the hottest season of the year.
In the distance, the Mang Mountain stretches out, and it is unknown how many kings, princes, generals and ministers are buried there. Similarly, a great war is about to take place here. Duke Yang Xuangan of Chu State, in order to punish the criminals, led an army of more than 100,000 to rebel.
In the camp, Li Yu sat quietly on a stool, looking at everything in the distance. It had been three days since he came to this era. Four days ago, Li Yu, the youngest son of Li Zixiong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, fell off his horse. After being unconscious for a day, his soul was replaced by another person. An African mercenary came to this world.
Who is Li Zixiong? Li Yu did not know, but he knew who Yang Xuangan was. This guy, who was defeated by Yang Guang not long after he started the rebellion, was undoubtedly a loser. In this era, the fate of a defeated person is predictable. As a traitor, Li Zixiong would be killed, and even his family would be implicated.
Li Yu had never thought that he would become a noble after traveling through time, but he definitely didn't expect that he would become the son of a traitor, and his life would be threatened at any time. Even if he became an ordinary citizen, it would be better than being a rebellious son. At least, he could cling to Li Er's thigh in the future. Now, Yang Xuangan would definitely fail. If he didn't think of a solution, his fate was predictable.
"Third Master, the Minister is back." A deep voice came from behind. Li Yu knew that this was the guard Li Gu that Li Zixiong had given him. He was a big man about two meters tall and extremely strong. But did he need a guard now? Li Yu clenched his fist and felt that he could kill a cow.
"Oh!" Li Yu stood up. He thought that he should have a good talk with Li Zixiong and leave this battlefield where he was doomed to fail.
Inside the big tent, Li Zixiong was tall and strong, sitting there like a mountain. As soon as Li Yu entered the tent, Li Zixiong stood up, patted Li Yu on the shoulder and nodded.
"Sanlang seems to have recovered ." There was a hint of kindness in Li Zixiong's eyes. All fathers love their youngest sons, and Li Zixiong was the same. Therefore, when he went to war, he always brought Li Yu with him, which helped Li Yu escape. At this time, everyone in the Li Mansion in Chang'an would probably have been killed.
"Father, I have something to say." Li Yu suppressed the discomfort in his heart.
Li Zixiong was stunned for a moment, and quickly said, "What do you want to say?" He pointed at the stool on the side. He felt that there was something different about his youngest son from Li Yu's gaze.
"Father, the Duke of Chu will undoubtedly lose this battle. Why?" Li Yu said impatiently.
"Nonsense, how could the Duke of Chu be defeated? Now we have more than 100,000 soldiers. As long as we capture Luoyang and then attack Chang'an, the tyrant king will undoubtedly be defeated." Li Zixiong was furious.
"Father, the Duke of Chu is now surrounded by wolves in front and tigers behind. Although he has more than 100,000 soldiers, how many elite soldiers are there?" Li Yu said disdainfully: "The court has sent troops to take Luoyang, but Luoyang is a strong city with many soldiers and sufficient food and grass. It cannot be taken in a hurry. The court's army is already close at hand, and the Duke of Chu does not have much time. When the time comes, our army will be defeated if they attack from both sides."
Li Zixiong's face was gloomy. He paced back and forth and finally said, "Wei Xuan, Fan Zigai and others are no match for the Duke of Chu. Yang Guang is still far away in Goryeo. How can he arrive so quickly? What's more, we have internal support. Look at how many children of noble families in Guanzhong have come here during this period of time. We have the right time, place and people. How can we fail? Sanlang, you are young and have little knowledge. You don't know the situation here at all. Don't talk nonsense. When the time comes, even if you are the son-in-law of the Duke of Chu, he will not forgive you."
"Ah!" Li Yu's face changed drastically. He didn't expect that he and Yang Xuangan had such a relationship. He suddenly felt like he was struck by lightning. Not only did he have a father who was a traitor, but he also had a father-in-law who was the first to rebel. This task was too difficult. Li Yu didn't know what to do.
"Miss Ruoxi is extremely beautiful. Your father worked very hard to get such an opportunity. Weren't you very happy at the beginning? Why do you regret it now?" Li Zixiong asked.
"Ah! No." Li Yu shook his head quickly. He wanted to say that this was the work of his predecessor. Now he wanted to draw a line between himself and Yang Xuangan immediately and leave here.
"Father, the army is gathering in Luoyang now. What if we lose the battle?" Li Yu quickly recovered and persuaded: "Father, don't you reconsider it?"
Li Zixiong looked at his son deeply, shook his head and said, "Sanlang, in fact, if possible, father is still the Minister of Civil Affairs of the court, why would he come here. I, Li Zixiong, was born in Bohai. Hehe, I have long been suspected by the tyrant. This time he used the excuse of summoning me to Goryeo, but actually wanted to kill me. Anyone with the surname Li , as long as the tyrant suspects, must die. Isn't this how the Tai Shi family died? Since you will die anyway, you might as well start a rebellion, maybe you can find a way to survive. Sanlang, if you stand on the side of the tyrant, you and I will both die. Do you understand?" Li Zixiong looked at his son, his eyes softened.
Li Yu didn't know what to say. According to Li Zixiong, no matter which side he stood on, he would die in the end. It was just the difference between dying late and dying early.
"Things may not be as pessimistic as you think. We should believe that Duke Chu will win in the end." Li Zixiong looked at the pale-faced Li Yu and consoled him.
"Father, if that's the case, why doesn't the Duke of Chu abandon Luoyang and attack Guanzhong now, enter Chang'an, and block Tongguan. At least, it won't be like this now!" Li Yu said again. He remembered that in history, there was a guy named Li Mi who had given Yang Xuangan three ideas, and the most likely one was to attack Chang'an.
Li Zixiong hesitated for a while, looked at Li Yu, and said: "Your idea is good, the military advisor said the same thing at the beginning, but Luoyang is right in front of us, I am afraid that the Duke of Chu will not agree."
"Hmph, there are enemies blocking us in front and pursuers behind us. It has come to this point, and you are still thinking about Luoyang." Li Yu frowned. His current identity determined that he could not become a loyal minister of the Sui Dynasty. After Yang Xuangan was defeated, no matter who it was, they would want to take his head to claim the reward. The only thing he could do now was to help Yang Xuangan, but could Yang Xuangan win? It was almost impossible.
"You are right. I will report this matter to Duke Chu." Li Zixiong looked at his son and nodded with satisfaction. He thought of something and said, "Go and see Miss Ruoxi more often. As for other people, don't go. Otherwise, something might happen."
Li Yu was stunned at first, then nodded quickly. Subconsciously, he felt that Li Zixiong seemed to be expressing something in his words.
"Tomorrow, General Xuan Ting will launch a general attack on Wei Xuan. This is a good time to make merit." Li Zixiong looked at Li Yu with a hint of expectation. In the past, he would never let Li Yu go to the battlefield. Although he learned some martial arts, anything could happen on the battlefield. But now he feels that his son is different. In addition, Wei Xuan will definitely lose tomorrow. Li Yu can get some merits on the battlefield, which will also be good for the future.
"My son will also go to the battlefield tomorrow and participate in the general attack." Li Yu said solemnly.
This is how life is. When the time comes, we can only fight back and perhaps fight for a better tomorrow.
"Very good." Li Zixiong was even more satisfied.
