I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 253 Gongsun Du: My son-in-law...does he want the world?
Time passes.

Nowadays, Gongsun Du calls him "my son-in-law", which is very natural.

So I didn't think there was anything wrong with Han Shao calling him 'father-in-law'.

'Choose one person from the side branches to be your general? '

In the empty clan hall, the 'King of Liao Zhen' in the eyes of others was at the top of the table.

But there was nothing condescending about the look he looked at Han Shao.

There are only the explorations and gazes of the elders on the younger ones.

Today, this kid is no longer what he used to be.

The side branch that can make this kid ask for it cannot be an ordinary tribesman.

Even the sixth realm of Dharma Golden Body Realm might not be able to catch his eye.

Well, Gongsun Du must not want to hear this either.

Freezing three feet is not a day's cold.

These four short words, although not flattering, made Gongsun Du extremely comfortable.

Haha, this guy is really big-hearted!

"My father-in-law knows me."

Baima Yicong is an important heritage of the Gongsun clan.

As a member of their 'little family', Han Shao found Gongsun Du's meanness and unkindness even more... and endearing.

Han Shao raised his head to meet Gongsun Du's sharp eyebrows, smiled and nodded.

After coughing lightly, he said again.

After a moment of silence, Gongsun Du frowned and raised his eyes.

Han Shao understood clearly when he saw that Gongsun Du's words and eyes were full of distrust towards his subordinates.

Just one-third of the 10,000 cavalry were more powerful than the entire Zhenliao Tianzi Camp's 100,000 cavalry.

In the eyes of others, this must be seen as "excessive selfishness" and "disregard for the overall situation."

and so……

"Do you understand what I mean by being a father?"

But this is a good thing for Han Shao.

Gongsun Du tapped his fingers lightly on the table, with no emotion on his face.

"Why choose an outsider?"

After all, it is too difficult to rebuild trust that has collapsed.

Leave it to the branch to take charge?

When Han Shao heard this, he burst into laughter.

But as the old saying goes, 'the butt determines the head'.

This has nothing to do with emotional intimacy.

How can such a powerful force make people feel at ease if it is not in the hands of someone close to it?

When he was thinking about how to reply, Gongsun Du might also feel that it was somewhat inappropriate for him to say this in his ancestral clan.

In the final analysis, compared to the monolithic Gongsun family, the now distinct Gongsun of Liaodong reassures him more and is more in line with his interests.

Just think about it in your mind. Han Shao can't be stupid enough to take Gongsun Du's advice seriously.

If there is a backlash at a critical moment, wouldn't everything stop?

This situation would not be easily reversed even if Patriarch Gongsun, a heavenly being from the Eighth Realm who spoke for sure, was around.

However, Gongsun Du was still a little dissatisfied with Han Shao's choice.

It has to be said that in this world where clan concepts are prevalent, his cheap father-in-law is indeed an anomaly.

But this also caused an internal division within the clan that was difficult to bridge.

"Baima Yicong has extraordinary combat power and is of great value. He cannot be disposed of at will..."

But in front of Han Shao, Gongsun Du made no secret of his disgust and alienation from the side branch.

He even used the word 'outsider'.

"Are you planning on those three immortals?"

Compared to the 'big family' of the clan, he obviously cares more about his own 'little family'.

In daily life, he has all kinds of martial arts and combat skills, and he also has Liaodong fire ginseng to supplement his practice. Even without the blessing of military strategists, he is still one of the most powerful troops in the world.

The direct lineage and side branches have been fighting each other for so many years. Although there is no hatred, it is true that the resentment is deep.

Ancestor Gongsun had done this deliberately over the years, although he did succeed in attracting the energy of his concubine and concubine, so that they would not wade into the muddy waters of the outside world.

Even if those side concubines have the same surname as Gongsun, they have the same blood as him flowing in their bones.

Such thoughts suddenly turned around, and Han Shao nodded in response.

"Shao will take care of his father-in-law's concerns."

Seeing that Han Shao understood what he meant, Gongsun Du's expression softened significantly.

Gongsun Du believed in the abilities of his son-in-law.

It is no exaggeration to say that one is the best among people.

It's just that he was too young and his background was too humble. Gongsun Du was afraid that he had never seen the intrigues and bloody cruelty in a wealthy family like theirs.

As a result, they have too many beautiful fantasies about their so-called tribesmen and relatives.

Now it seems that this kid is not too confused.

Gongsun Du thought in his mind and looked at Han Shao with more and more satisfaction.

Then he said without thinking too much.

"Okay, as for the person who leads the army with thousands of knights and righteous followers, don't be too hasty. Let me make arrangements for you later."

In recent months, there have been frequent movements in the north.

If nothing else goes wrong, a battle with Shibi's mad dog this autumn and winter will definitely be inevitable.

He could understand Han Shao's eagerness to increase his strength.

The combat prowess of the three immortal seven-level immortals on the side branch is indeed attractive.

But there is no need to take risks on this kind of thing.

As early as when he heard that his ancestor was willing to hand over Wanqi White Horse to Han Shao, Gongsun Du had already thought of it for him.

If that doesn't work, he can ask his great-uncle Gongsun to come back.

Gongsun Fu would definitely be tempted by the idea of ​​commanding thousands of people on white horses to march across the battlefield again.

It doesn't matter if that uncle Zeng really can't keep his face and condescends to his subordinates like them.

You can also ask your father, Gongsun Zhi, to take action.

As for whether Gongsun Zhi would feel embarrassed, Gongsun Du didn't think too much.

After all, Gongsun Zhi had lost enough face over the years for Gongsun Du, the traitor he called his traitor.

Now it must be this time for Han Shao, his grandson-in-law.

Therefore, Gongsun Du was full of confidence when he said this.

But when Han Shao heard this, he smiled and shook his head.

"My father-in-law worked hard, and I appreciate it."

Sure enough, when these words came out, Gongsun Du's originally raised eyebrows suddenly fell down.

"What do you mean you bastard..."

Good guy!
He used to sound like 'my son-in-law', but now he's a bastard.

This face changes really quickly.

Seeing Gongsun Du looking like he was being let down sincerely and about to get angry, Han Shao said calmly.

"Father-in-law, don't worry, wait until I finish speaking before you scold me."

After some comfort, Gongsun Du finally managed to stop his anger.

"Tell me, I want to see how you, bastard, plan to convince me."

Forget it, just be a bastard.

After being scolded twice, I can always make up for my father's debt and my daughter's debt, so it's not too much of a disadvantage.

So Han Shao was not angry.

In fact, it was not just a whim that he wanted to select one of the three old immortals from the side branch as a general and take charge of the ten thousand white-horsed followers for him.

These days, when he was selecting and organizing the thousands of knights and followers, he was thinking about the people who would lead the troops.

He really wanted to take charge personally and then use it completely for his own use.

I just gave up immediately.

As a private soldier and a member of the Gongsun clan, almost all of Baima Yi, from top to bottom, are members of the Gongsun clan.

It is almost impossible to change his surname to 'Han'.

In addition, Li Jing and others cannot do it either.

First of all, Baima Yicong is a private army created by the Gongsun clan with special skills.

Let outsiders like Li Jing command the troops. Whether they can convince the people remains to be seen.

Just wanting to integrate and dominate the White Wolf army is a big problem.

Secondly, it’s just not enough cultivation.

The cultivation level of the sixth realm of Dharma Phase Golden Body Realm is simply unable to exert its maximum strength.

Otherwise, the veteran Gong Sunxian can make do with it.

In this way, the options are instantly narrowed. On the direct line, Gongsun Du took the title of General of the Liao Dynasty and was in charge of the overall situation. Naturally, it was impossible for him to condescend to be a general of an army.

As for Gongsun Zhi and Gongsun Fu in Gongsun Du's plan...

Han Shao also thought about it.

After all, if Gongsun Zhi or Gongsun Fu were to lead the army for him, Han Shao would naturally not have to worry about any nasty things like 'backlash'.

After a few hesitations, Han Shao gave up.

Because in Han Shao's opinion, this is not the optimal solution.

On the contrary, the three immortals from the side branch who seemed to have many hidden dangers were more suitable.

As for why?
Because now that the direct lineage has won a complete victory, it is not Han Shao who needs them to lead the army for him.

But they need Han Shao, who has been recognized by their ancestors, to give them a hand!
In this way, they will not be completely marginalized or even become abandoned at certain times when the direct descendants come to power.

When Han Shao recounted these thoughts in front of Gongsun Du, the expression on Gongsun Du's face gradually relaxed a lot.

After lowering his eyes and thinking for a while, Gongsun Du raised his eyes again.

"Are you sure they will be grateful to you for this?"

Gongsun Du's tone was quite calm, but Han Shao still heard a bit of ridicule from it.

Han Shao laughed and shook his head.

"of course not."

Anyone who can practice to the seven realms of true immortality is not a thousand-year-old fox with a strong Taoist mind.

How could he bow his head and bow his head just because someone Han handed him an olive branch?

As long as nothing goes wrong at the beginning, everything in the future will just depend on the means.

Seeing Han Shao's confident look, Gongsun Du paused before continuing to ask.

"Are you really not afraid of their backlash?"

Han Shao still had a smile on his face.

"They wouldn't dare to do it when the ancestors are here."

indeed.

With the ancestor's sea-fixing needle here, let alone those side branches and concubine veins, even their direct veins are the same.

It can't change the world either.

Thinking of this, Gongsun Du's expression froze and he gradually fell silent.

Before he could say anything, Han Shao suddenly stopped smiling and looked at him seriously.

"What kind of person does father-in-law think is the most terrifying in this world?"

Gongsun Du was obviously stunned for Han Shao's sudden words.

What kind of person is the scariest?
Strong cultivation?

wrong……

In terms of strong cultivation, that old dragon in the divine capital is almost invincible as long as he is in the divine capital.

But in the end, he was not like a trapped animal in a cage. He could only watch the situation in the world getting worse and worse, and sigh to himself.

Thoughtful?
maybe……

Such people are indeed scary, just like Li Wenjing's smiling tiger. Even though they have known each other and worked together for many years, Gongsun Du still can't see what kind of thoughts and calculations are hidden under that face that smiles all day long.

As for the rest...

Gongsun Du did not expect that he could not answer Han Shao's seemingly simple question.

And just when he was secretly feeling a little embarrassed, Han Shao continued.

"Does my father-in-law know about the war last year? How did my son-in-law survive?"

The retelling of old events, combined with Han Shao's low tone, seemed to pull their minds back to the tragic battlefield last year.

It's just that Gongsun Du was a high-ranking general at that time.

But Han Shao was still just a useless soldier in the army.

With different perspectives, the feelings are naturally very different.

"After the great battle, the armies dispersed, and the remnant army where my son-in-law was with only had a few hundred riders left."

"But we are surrounded by thousands of barbaric dogs..."

"But it just happened that at this moment, my son-in-law was killed and was knocked off his horse!"

Han Shao paused slightly as he said this.

"Does father-in-law know what my son-in-law was thinking at that time?"

Gongsun Du looked bad. After all, that battle was the greatest shame in his life.

Fortunately, at this time, Han Shao had already asked and answered himself.

"My only thought at that time was that I was dead!"

Han Shao's tone was calm, but the corners of his mouth were a bit self-deprecating.

"Even if my uncle risked his life to pull him back on his horse, I still feel like this."

"Because there are so many savage dogs that you can't even see them at a glance!"

"So I thought at that time, I was going to die anyway, so I might as well fight with those barbaric dogs!"

The results of it?
As a result he survived!
Thousands of barbarian dogs and ten times the number of enemies pursued and intercepted him, but Han Shao survived.

Most of the hundreds of remnants survived.

But when Han Shao said this, he didn't continue.

Then he said again.

"Father-in-law, do you still remember that at the end of last year, my son-in-law led his troops to defeat the Beigu Sect?"

"Father-in-law, does he know why Beigu Sect Master betrayed the people of Youzhou and betrayed our Liao Army?"

Speaking of which, Bei Guzong made great achievements in Youzhou in his early years.

Beigu, Beigu, the territory of Beigu.

It has been more than two thousand years since the founding of Dayong, and countless disciples of Beigu died in order to consolidate the north of Dayong.

But it happened to be such a sect, and its leader actually did such a shameful thing, so that the past achievements disappeared into thin air, and even became infamy for thousands of years.

"Because his life span is approaching and death is not far away..."

So?

Gongsun Du raised his eyes and looked at Han Shao.

Han Shao looked serious.

"So my son-in-law feels that in this world...people without hope are the most terrifying!"

Han Shao, a pawn on the battlefield.

Beigu Sect Master on Beigu Mountain.

This is all the case.

After hearing this, Gongsun Du finally understood.

"You mean... give those three old immortals from the side branch some hope first?"

Not a family, do not enter the door.

Gongsun Du was also not a tolerant person.

He holds a grudge.

For so many years, he had controlled Liao's entire city and army. Under the suspicion and suppression of some people in the court, he had been fighting with that mad dog Shibi for so many years.

Apart from the great righteousness in my heart, there is no such reason.

In the same way, the direct meridian and the collateral branches have been fighting for many years. When the lateral branches gain power, they often suppress the direct meridian.

How could he not hold a grudge?
If not, how could Han Shao have said lightly, "Before fighting outsiders, you must first settle down inside", and then let him come to the clan and lift the table.

Now that he has gained power, Gongsun Du naturally does not want to make things easier for those from his sidelines.

But at this time, Han Shao's words reminded him.

Some things really shouldn't be rushed.

If a dog is in a hurry, he will jump over the wall.

Now that the war is about to begin, if we don’t give those sidemen a little hope, it is inevitable that someone will...

Thinking of this, Gongsun Du frowned, then stood up and walked back and forth in the palace, as if weighing.

After a while.

Gongsun Du suddenly looked back at Han Shao and sighed.

"No wonder that husband Li Wenjing praises you so much. You are indeed extraordinary."

In the past, Gongsun Du had a somewhat elder-to-younger mentality towards Han Shao.

Gongsundu only felt that the so-called "heroes" and "monsters" mentioned by Li Wenjing were a bit too much and not as good as they should be.

But now it seems that he is judging people by their appearance.

Even the ancestor...

As Gongsun Du said this, a thought suddenly occurred in his heart.

As he looked down at Han Shao, Gongsun Du suddenly lowered his voice and spoke.

"My son-in-law...does he want the world?"

……

(End of this chapter)