Chapter 59 Another One

"Marshal Mao, I learned that the Dongjiang brothers were coming, so I ordered people to kill a few cows and donkeys. It's a pity that there is no wine, otherwise we would get drunk tonight."

After inviting the Dongjiang generals to take their seats, General Li said a few polite words.

In the territory of the Later Jin Dynasty, a few jars of wine could be found in the big cities, but such luxury items were absolutely unavailable in the countryside.

Without the input of materials from the south, the Liaodong area is almost regressing to the tribal era.

"It doesn't matter. I feel at ease as long as I have a place to live. I don't ask for anything else."

Mao Wenlong's way of speaking is similar to Huang Long's. They both speak in a very awkward way, with a strange accent that seems to be someone who deliberately imitates opera characters.

This was the first time that Li Hao's gang met the generals of Dongjiang Town, so they exchanged names with each other. Both sides had basically been traveling and working during the day, so they had appetites. The generals talked incoherently while stuffing meat and vegetables into their mouths.

During this process, General Li's eating speed was only above average. Mao Wenlong's adopted sons and grandchildren ate faster than him.

After some polite words, the two sides began to discuss matters of marching and fighting. Naturally, they talked about how the Liaoxi cavalry fought against the Bordered Blue Banner and what they had gained.

"Say it again, you captured Gaizhou City?"

Mao Wenlong was shaking with excitement, showing his white teeth, and repeatedly questioned Huang Long who had just spoken.

He originally thought that this group of Liaoxi cavalry had been hiding from the Tartar garrison all the way here, but after a few words, he was shocked to find that this group of people had actually killed their way here. Mao Wenlong didn't know much about the specific situation in Jinzhou and Youtun, so he couldn't directly feel General Li's bravery in conquering the four cities of Jinyou.

But he knew Gaizhou City. It was the base of the Zhengbai Banner, and the four beiles of the Later Jin Dynasty were stationed there most of the year.

It can be said that in southern Liaoning, the Later Jin military forces were the strongest in Fuzhou and Gaizhou.

The elite troops under his command had a hard time taking down a large fort like the one at their feet, let alone covering two cities.

"We did take it down. The general climbed up the city wall alone and killed Bai Yintu, the deputy leader of the Plain White Banner. The Tartar escaped quickly, otherwise my general would have killed him with a single charge."

Huang Long explained a few words. General Li’s bravery on the battlefield could not be explained in a few words, so he just talked about the important points.

"One person attacking the city?"

Now not only Mao Wenlong was amazed, but his adopted son and grandson Mao Chenglu and others also stopped talking, fearing that they had heard it wrong.

Facing the doubts, the person involved, Li Hao, laughed and said, "Go and get someone... I think it's Turush, bring his head here and give it to the brothers in Dongjiang as a souvenir."

After giving instructions to Zhu Yingtai, he turned to Mao Wenlong and the others and said, "It seems to be this name. I heard Huang Long and Cao Wenzhao mention it. They said that this man killed many brothers in Dongjiang. I chopped off his head a few days ago. Now it's just the right time to give it to you brothers."

At your leisure!

This word gave the Dongjiang generals a great shock. While Mao Wenlong and his adopted sons and grandsons were still stunned, a Dongjiang general suddenly burst into tears.

"Daddy!"

He started crying and wailing.

Mao Wenlong pointed at his adopted grandson and explained to Li Hao: "This is my adopted grandson Mao Yongxi, whose original name was Shang Kexi. His father, Shang Xueli, was a Dusi under my command, but was beheaded by the Tartars led by this Turush two years ago."

General Li nodded. "This Turushi did many evil things. I was busy leading the army on the road at that time, so I chopped him off with a few knives. Now I think it was a good thing for him."

Nagisa Nagisa quickly found Turushi's head.

The Dongjiang generals passed the head around one by one, almost all of them gnashing their teeth. Mao Yongxi even took a few bites of the head, still not satisfied, until Mao Wenlong said something softly, and the adopted grandson was passed to the other Dongjiang generals. "I have no way to repay the general's kindness. When the ice melts in June and the ship is open to navigation, I will report to the emperor to commend the general for his merits."

Mao Wenlong's face straightened. He originally didn't believe that Li Hao had fought all the way here, but when Turushi's head was shown, he believed it about 70% of the time.

"It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

General Li waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care about it.

Mao Yongxi, who was originally sitting at the long square table, suddenly left his seat, walked to General Li and knelt down.

"This Turush killed my father. I just hate that I am weak and alone and have not been able to avenge my father for more than two years. Since the general has killed this beast, he is my great benefactor. If you don't abandon me, I will always be happy to worship the general as my father, visit him every morning and evening, and serve him by your side."

Li Hao was a little surprised. How come he had another son? If this continued, he would have gathered all the Three Feudatories.

After pulling Mao Yongxi up with his right hand, he looked at Mao Wenlong standing beside him.

"This is God's will. Yongxi doesn't have an elder who can make the decision. I am his foster ancestor. If he wants to marry me, I will help him."

He was still immersed in the amazing battle record of the Liaoxi Army, and he had no objection to finding another godfather for his grandson.

At least in terms of seniority, he is one generation older than General Li, so he is not at a disadvantage in any way.

Li Hao glanced at Mao Yongxi again, "Then godfather agrees. After dinner tonight, let's kill a chicken to become godchildren. Mao Shuai, this godson must fight with me, I will take him away in the future."

Hearing this, Mao Wenlong was a little silent, and it was obvious that he was unwilling to have his troops transferred by the Liaoxi Army.

"Haha, Zhu Yingtai, bring over ten heads of the Yellow Banner Bayalas, and twenty to thirty heads of the ordinary Tartars, and give them to the brothers in Dongjiang in exchange for reward silver."

In the Ming border army, Tartar heads are real hard currency.

"It is common sense for a godson to follow his godfather. I will not stop him. Forget about sending the head. It is not easy for the general to fight the Tartars. Brothers should also share some of the military merits."

Although his heart was pounding, Mao Wenlong's expression did not change at all and he only said a few polite words.

Yang Shigong, who was eating at the same table, said, "Marshal Mao, we are not bragging. My general kills one or two hundred Tartars in the camp every day. Sending dozens of them to the brothers in Dongjiang is just a token of his appreciation, to show that we are not those vulgar people in the court. The difficulties of the Liao people in Dongjiang and the contribution of Marshal Mao are seen and remembered by the general and us."

There are 200,000 to 300,000 Liao people in Dongjiang Town. Although it is close to the Ming Dynasty, their lives are very difficult, far worse than those in the Liaoxi Corridor and Shandong Denglai.

Seven or eight surrendered Han people came in carrying baskets filled with gifts from the commander.

After seeing this scene, the Dongjiang generals finally realized that General Li was serious. Mao Wenlong, the leader, licked his slightly dry lips, pursed his lips, and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Yang has said so. I'll also say something from the bottom of my heart to Brother Li. We are all one family in Liaozhen. What's the difference between your people and mine? Aren't we all fighting the Tartars for the Liao people and the court? How about this, Brother Li, you can pick any of my adopted sons and grandsons. I won't even blink an eye."

That being said, but judging from the way he kept staring at General Li, he still didn't want the Liaoxi Army to take his people away.

Li Hao was amused by his appearance and laughed, "I'll pick two more people. There's a man named Kong Geng in Dongjiang Town. He's said to be Marshal Mao's adopted son and grandson. I'll call him up for assignment."

If these people were forced to go to the Later Jin Dynasty by the Ming Dynasty, they would become a nuisance. It would be better for General Li to keep them by his side. If anything goes wrong, they would be beheaded immediately.

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