diymy Chapter 14 I have only one wish: to bring peace to all generations!
Chapter 14 I have only one wish: to bring peace to all generations!
Xiang Yu dismounted, gripped his long sword tightly, and strode toward the city wall.
He remembered that there was a large fish on the city wall.
Ordinary Xianbei soldiers were the knives that killed, while these Xianbei generals and nobles were the executioners who wielded those knives.
These executioners must die, and their knives must be destroyed.
Tuoba Yu trembled with fear, his whole body shaking.
"What are you all standing there for? Attack now and wipe him out!"
The Xianbei soldiers immediately rushed forward and surrounded Tuoba Yu for protection.
Xiang Yu merely sneered and brandished his long sword to slash at the enemy.
Amidst the flashing blades, every strike was aimed at taking a life!
Blood splattered everywhere, and Xiang Yu became a warrior covered in blood, exuding a strong stench of blood, like a demon god descending from the heavens.
After killing more than thirty Xianbei soldiers, the edge of his long sword was curled and covered with nicks.
Xiang Yu immediately threw away his long sword, swung his fist, which was as big as a casserole dish, and struck with great force.
The force of this punch was equivalent to the impact of a 40-50 pound iron hammer, and with one blow, the soldier's head exploded like a watermelon.
Xiang Yu took a step forward.
He charged straight at Tuoba Yu, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
Tuoba Yu's body trembled, and the smell of urine emanated from his lower body, with urine dripping down.
This Xianbei commander was so frightened by Xiang Yu's power that he wet his pants!
He screamed in terror, "Who are you!"
Xiang Yu showed no sympathy; his cold voice echoed from the city wall.
"The man who killed you was Xiang Yu, a subordinate of Li Qing, the magistrate of Linrong County!"
The Xianbei generals Huyanlong and Tuoba Yu, who were left to guard Yanmen Pass, were immediately killed by Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu was covered in blood, like a demon descended to earth.
A disdainful glance made the Xianbei soldiers immediately retreat.
He sneered, strode forward, and easily pulled the Overlord Spear from the wall.
Then, roaring, he charged into the Xianbei soldiers, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, slaughtering them madly.
The Candle Dragon Divine Riders are extremely powerful and unstoppable.
This time, they launched a night attack on Yanmen Pass. Most of the Xianbei soldiers were enjoying themselves and were unprepared.
Therefore, while the Xianbei soldiers were still indulging in pleasure, the Zhulong Divine Cavalry descended like divine soldiers and wiped them out.
The killings continued throughout the night.
Flames raged everywhere around Yanmen Pass.
Led by the surviving Han Chinese, the Zhulong Divine Cavalry thoroughly searched every corner of Yanmen Pass.
They discovered all the hidden Xianbei soldiers and slaughtered them all.
This is Li Qing's order!
That night, the Xianbei's 80,000-strong guard force was completely wiped out.
That night, five thousand elite cavalrymen swiftly occupied Yanmen Pass.
That same night, the red flag of the Han Dynasty once again flew atop the Yanmen city gate.
The following day, all the Han people inside Yanmen Pass were summoned together, numbering only seven thousand.
Most of them were women, who were captured by Xianbei cavalry from various parts of Bingzhou.
The Yanmen Pass once housed 100,000 people, but due to the invasion of the Xianbei, only this desolate scene remains today.
Xiang Yu took a deep breath and proclaimed loudly, "People of the Han Dynasty!"
"I am Xiang Yu, a subordinate of Li Qing, the magistrate of Linrong County."
"I am too late, and I have caused you great suffering."
"These past few days, you have been struggling in hellish pain."
Upon hearing this, the people couldn't help but burst into tears.
The pent-up grievances and the pain of losing their families erupted completely at that moment.
After they had finished crying, Xiang Yu spoke again: "I know your hearts are filled with resentment and discontent."
"The strong men of Han are powerless to defend the border, causing you all to suffer!"
"But all of that is in the past. Leave here immediately and head to Linrong County!"
"My lord will protect you there!"
"Neither the Han Dynasty nor the Governor of Bingzhou can protect you; only my lord can!"
"He had previously promised to provide shelter for every citizen of the Han Dynasty!"
Behind him, all the Candle Dragon Divine Riders raised their Overlord Spears in unison.
They shouted in unison, "Our lord is Li Qing!"
"Li Qing..."
Countless people silently recited this name in their hearts, tears streaming down their faces.
They had been wandering for many years, living in poverty.
In chaotic times, having a peaceful place is the greatest happiness.
In the hearts of these people, Li Qing, the magistrate of Linrong County, was more important than the Han emperor in Luoyang.
Because it was Li Qing's soldiers who saved their lives in this critical moment!
This kindness is like having new parents to them!
Xiang Yu dispatched five hundred Zhulong Divine Riders to escort these people to Linrong County.
The purpose of this was to prevent them from being attacked by Xianbei stragglers on the road.
Xiang Yu then led the remaining 4,500 Zhulong Divine Cavalry to guard Yanmen Pass and ensure the safety of the area outside Linrong County.
Lu Bu rode a tall horse, holding a halberd, and surveyed the surroundings with imposing grandeur.
The Wenhou Iron Cavalry were distributed across various regions, with each member responsible for a specific area.
Sixty-six thousand captured Xianbei soldiers were each given a set of farming tools and dutifully dug pits under the supervision of the Han army.
The area was filled with mounds of skulls made from the heads of three Xianbei soldiers.
"Brother, what's the Han people's purpose in making us dig this pit?"
A Xianbei soldier brandished a farm tool, shoveled up a mound of earth, looked around warily, and then asked directly.
Another soldier, while digging, replied, "I don't know, but this pit is so deep, it must be for burying corpses."
"So many people have died, we can't just leave the bodies like this."
"I think it's simpler to just burn the body."
Upon hearing this, the first soldier's body suddenly trembled, his face turned pale, he swallowed hard, and whispered.
"Bro, did we dig this hole ourselves?"
"What do you mean?"
"Are these Han Chinese planning to bury us alive?!"
These words sent a chill down the spine of the other soldier.
He immediately shook his head and said softly, "Impossible. You don't understand Han people. They follow the rules."
"Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou, you should know that he is a weak and useless person."
"They send grain and weapons to the Xianbei every year and even try to educate us—what a load of rubbish about the way of the sages."
"Therefore, they could never have buried someone alive!"
At this point, the soldier involuntarily looked up at the mound of Jingguan next to him, and suddenly shivered, a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
This Han Chinese official was indeed different from others.
At this time, in Linrong County, Li Qing and Dong Zhong were inspecting the people's conditions on the street.
Li Yuan served as his protector.
Dong Zhong has a political ability score of 80 and an intelligence score of 75, making him a competent domestic affairs talent.
Under his administration, Linrong County has shown a prosperous appearance.
The people who were relocated from other counties have all been properly resettled.
Upon seeing Li Qing, the people immediately put down what they were doing and knelt down to pay their respects.
The respect and gratitude in their eyes were genuine.
They were deeply grateful to Li Qing for creating a safe haven for them amidst the chaos of war.
Survival in chaotic times is the most basic desire of ordinary people!
"well done."
Li Qing nodded slightly to show his approval.
Dong Zhong smiled and said, "This is all thanks to our lord's wisdom; I only contributed a little."
His eyes sparkled with passion.
"To govern a region and enable its people to live peaceful lives—that is the meaning of my life!"
Li Qing laughed.
Dong Zhong suddenly seemed to remember something, hesitated for a moment, and then asked in a low voice, "My lord, what are your ambitions?"
"Hmm? You're asking me?"
Li Qing was speechless for a moment.
He then smiled calmly.
"It's actually very simple."
There are only four sentences.
"To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, to secure a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of past sages, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations!"