Chapter 9, Domestic Violence

On the other side, the well-informed Gongsun Yue immediately buried his head and dashed out the door in a flurry. Cheng Pu and Han Dang, who had originally stayed behind to enjoy the hot soup, realized the situation was dire and dared not remain any longer. They hurriedly followed Gongsun Yue and fled in a state of disarray.

Very well! As a woman, I shouldn't stay in this fortress for too long. Hurry and let that... that Cheng Pu and Han Dang come in to meet me; it can be considered as 'paying respects to the mother' and will help you expand your network. After all, this kind of thing is as cost-free as 'shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.' With that said, Gongsun Dajiang couldn't help but frown again. 'But aren't Cheng Pu and Han Dang part of the initial lineup of Eastern Wu? How could they both be in this Lulong Fortress? Could it be that I've entered menopause and my mind is getting muddled?'

Is that so

Upon seeing this, the strong man was covered in goosebumps, no longer daring to hesitate, and directly approached his elder brother.

The idea is good, but, but hasn't Lord Ke's head been cut off?

Without hesitation, everything was executed according to the elder brother's wishes. The Xianbei warrior's face was fierce. "Elder brother, rest assured, we understand the gravity of this matter, and we will act with precision; the news will never leak out."

It is said that Lu Longsai, bringing wine, meat, and wealth to comfort the troops, hurriedly met with Gongsun Dajiang and Gongsun Zhao, and then directly led a group of maidservants into Gongsun Xun's room. Upon entering, there was chaos, with a fierce atmosphere that nearly caused Gongsun Xun to jump out of the window.

"Tell me, who gave you the audacity to lead thirty men to raid the camp?" Gongsun Dajiang, dressed in the standard attire of a Han dynasty noblewoman but wearing a pair of peculiar black-framed glasses, completely ignored the fleeing individuals and directly seized her only son by the window. "On the way here, I heard that seventeen out of thirty men died. You know you could be the eighteenth, right? Tell me, how have I taught you on ordinary days?"

... ...

Yes, yes, yes! Gongsun Xun nodded eagerly, finally letting out a sigh of relief; in fact, he had not been listening to what his mother was saying at all

Gongsun Xun, where do you get your courage from

Take off those hard leather shoes from Amway on your feet for me

"It is!" Gongsun Xun took the opportunity to stand up and said. "Moreover, I am already eighteen. As a person from the border county, I cannot escape such matters. Two summers ago, when Yangle City was besieged by the Xianbei, I was only sixteen. At that time, I still went up the city wall in the capacity of a county official, and I even fought on the city tower, didn't I? You said it was well done, that it was a necessary training. Why are you unable to accept it today?"

Gongsun Danniang was taken aback: "Han Dang and Cheng Pu? Which Han Dang and Cheng Pu?"

"Enough with the nonsense, is a drink worth a life?" Mo Huyou touched the scars on his face that had already been treated, his expression quite indifferent. "Did you even cut your head?"

What about those despicable herdsmen, were they not shown any mercy

Did I not say so? Gongsun Xun was left with no choice. I have always been with that Han Dang, Han Yigong; his archery skills are exceptionally formidable. From beginning to end, I have never encountered any danger. As for the others who faced misfortune, it is likely they fell from their horses at night and were trampled or burned to death... This is just like the plague from a few years ago, purely a matter of probability, something one cannot evade

Do you still dare to speak so flippantly?" Gongsun Danniang immediately wiped away her tears and changed her expression.

Those who suffer from domestic violence are not just Mo Huli, the younger brother; far away in Lulong Sairi, Gongsun Xun, the son, has merely endured an extra night and an additional morning.

The robust man handed it over with a trembling hand

But what is it? Is this idea not good?

"I ask you, who gave you the audacity to attempt a raid with just thirty riders?" Gongsun Danniang, in a fit of rage, directly pushed her son to the ground. "You dare to take the lead with that weakling Gongsun Zhao? Do you think you are Gan Ning? Even Gan Ning, with his kind of martial prowess, could lead a hundred riders in a raid, and you think thirty is enough? You, if you had died the night before last, wouldn't my eighteen years of hardship have been in vain?"

Come forward!" Mo Hu Gao suddenly smiled.

Of course, it is Lord Ke who is the most formidable. Mo Huhao then became self-satisfied again. He is in a daze and has no idea of our actions; once he regains consciousness, he will only see me as his savior. As for you selling the head to the Han people, I will send him back to the headquarters... This is the mark of a true master in business, being able to profit from both sides

You audacious fool! With the leather shoes in hand, Mo Huyou suddenly changed color and then directly struck the opponent on the forehead with the shoes. From today onwards, you shall be called Mo Hu Donkey!

However ... ...

Gongsun Xun secretly muttered to himself, yet remained silent on the surface, instead quickening his pace to escape from danger.

If my elder brother can exchange horses for a crown, why can’t I trade for two jars of wine?" The younger brother immediately expressed his dissatisfaction.

What shall we bring back?" The Han man said with great anticipation

Of course, it is grain and hemp! Mo Huya was left speechless. Do not think about exchanging for wine; in the dead of winter, that thing is of no use to the tribe!

What is this?! Mo Huguo was so shocked that the wounds on his face opened up. Whose head was cut off? That was the official personally appointed by Khan Tanshihua! Who dares to cut off his head?!

Fortunately, this is a five-zhang high building, so the windows are small; otherwise, this broken book could have reached a reasonable conclusion by now

Striving to make oneself known among the feudal lords, in order to seek to preserve one's life in chaotic times! Gongsun Xun, standing at eight feet tall, was at this moment being pulled by his own mother by the hair, having no choice but to bend down and lower his head. While his eyes darted around, he also opened his mouth to recite his mother's sayings... Indeed, he had heard them far too many times. "Mother, I know I was wrong!"

The Emperor Taizu was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his mother. He showed utmost love and respect in serving his parents, thus earning a reputation for filial piety in the region.

"According to my elder brother's orders, kill them all!" With this statement, a tall and robust Xianbei man, bearing a scar on his forehead and appearing much more formidable than Mo Huyou, stepped out from the shadows and squatted down in front of the fire pit. "In fact, elder brother, we have plenty of people; there is no need to first get them drunk. Those are the last two jars of good wine in the tribe..."

Han Dang used to trade horses in our caravan

Gongsun Danniang sat down at the table in a daze, then pondered: "This... one thousand infantry and over two hundred cavalry, all elite troops from Lulong Pass, to launch a night raid against the less than two thousand mixed Hu of the Mo tribe, it does seem reasonable. But isn't the vanguard too dangerous? Out of thirty, seventeen have truly died, right? Among them are our family's guests, and you still want me to provide compensation for them; that can't be false, can it?"

The strong man acted according to his words

The Xianbei and the strong Han, not understanding the situation, cautiously took a step forward

It is indeed Han Dang and Cheng Pu. Gongsun Xun, seeing the opportunity, quickly knelt down and began to persuade. Moreover, the so-called thirty riders raiding the camp is merely a publicity stunt; to put it in your words, it is just for advertising purposes. In fact, the more than thirty leading individuals are merely acting as the tip of the spear, while behind them, there are a full two hundred elite cavalry from Lulong Pass, followed closely by Cheng Pu leading nearly one thousand infantry. On the enemy's side, there are fewer than two thousand mixed barbarians, most of whom are poorly equipped, essentially... they are the kind of Xianbei people wearing dirty sheepskin cloaks. Do you still remember that Mo Huya from Liu Cheng, who was a second-hand dealer? The one you said had quite a business acumen? The enemy camp is filled with such characters; I even ran into him the night before last and specifically let him go!

As she spoke, the esteemed Gongsun Dajiang, who had navigated the business world for over ten years and had always engaged in lively conversations with the various heroes of Liaoxi, unexpectedly shed tears. She had no choice but to remove her most treasured black-framed glasses and hand them to a nearby maid, instructing her to quickly wipe them gently with a fine linen cloth—there was no other option, as it was said to be one of a kind in the world. If they were to be damaged, Gongsun Dajiang would become blind.

Hand it to me

Have all the issues been resolved? That evening, at the Mo household located forty li west of Liucheng in western Liaoning, Mo Huyao, who had returned home, sat crouched in front of the warm fire, his expression having already changed.

I did it myself, didn't I? The big man's eyes were filled with utmost grievance. Wasn't it you, brother, who said that? These people have caused you distress, so not a single one shall be spared! Since not a single one shall be spared, I will naturally take care of all of them for you!

"Elder brother." The expression of the nearby Xianbei man suddenly became strange. "Who did you say you would escort to Murong Temple?"

I... you..." Mo Huyou was left speechless, and after a long while, he finally managed to say a sentence. "Come closer."

Gongsun Xun quickly knelt down on the ground: "My esteemed mother, it wasn't as perilous as it seemed the night before last... To be honest, it was indeed Gan Ning who gave me the courage to raid the camp!"

"That's good, that's good." Mo Huyou sighed slightly, appearing somewhat fatigued. "If it weren't for this group of dog slaves being so overbearing, I wouldn't want to do this. After all, we are all Xianbei people, and our Khan, Tan Shihuai, is a figure akin to a deity... Let's not talk about that. Once the heads are taken care of and hidden well, you will secretly deliver them to Liucheng yourself. There, find the manager of the Anlihao and sell these heads. This battle was personally fought by their young master from Anlihao, so the heads will surely be able to exchange for merits, and they will definitely be willing to spend money to buy them."

All have been cut off

Gongsun Danniang sighed softly upon hearing this: "I understand now, not everything you said is entirely true, but this reasoning is indeed correct; such matters cannot be avoided in the future! With a bit of fame and skill, it might even be more fitting. However, the clay pot cannot stray far from the well's mouth... you must promise your mother that you cannot recklessly act just because you have some ability; you are not Zhao Zilong. Speaking of which, I wonder where this Zhao Zilong is in Changshan; he is probably still too young. Otherwise, it would be great to recruit him as your bodyguard... The clay pot cannot stray far from the well's mouth; you must promise your mother that you cannot recklessly act just because you have some ability; you are not Zhao Zilong. Speaking of which, I wonder where this Zhao Zilong is in Changshan; he is probably still too young. Otherwise, it would be great to recruit him as your bodyguard? I am a bit early in this regard; the heroes of the Three Kingdoms have not yet emerged, otherwise, I would have gathered a luxurious bodyguard lineup for you..."

"I am truly not being glib." Gongsun Xun felt extremely wronged. "Mother, the two who just went out with A Yue, one is named Han Dang and the other is Cheng Pu... Han Dang proposed to raid the camp, and Cheng Pu led the infantry to provide support. According to what you said back in the day, aren't these two ranked even higher than Gan Ning? With them by my side, what do I have to fear?"

"Alright!" Mo Huguo felt helpless upon hearing his younger brother's words, and the thought of the beautiful hairpin lost in the tent made him feel even more heartbroken. "However, we can only exchange for two jars! Do not delay. We will split into two groups. You will set off early tomorrow morning, taking people to escort the head to Liucheng. As for me, I will wait a bit. It is estimated that someone will escape from Lulong Pass tomorrow. After I gather a few people, I will take them to escort Lord Ke Zuique to Murong Temple..."

In an instant, only the mother and her child remained in the room, along with a group of expressionless maids