My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 1034: Tragedy on earth, cannibalism! I only hope that Aung can recognize the truth!

Li Xian immediately rode his horse to the right front of Li Mu and shouted solemnly: "Brother Zhong! That's enough!"

Li Hong didn't look at Li Xian, his eyes were still fixed on Niaofu, and he said calmly: "Enough? What do you mean by enough!"

"Brother, you really didn't know that Brother Ji was so kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see the suffering of the people."

Li Xian showed an angry look on his face: "Brother Zhong, you should know that I have no such intention! I just..."

Niaofu didn't know the identities of Li Hong and Li Xian.

But Niaofu knew that anyone who dared to stand in front of Li Mu without Li Mu's order, and even dared to argue with Li Mu in front of him, must be of absolutely noble status.

Not wanting to, nor daring to cause the nobleman to quarrel because of him, Niaofu said sadly: "You generals should have guessed what is cooking on the fire without my saying anything."

"You generals were not wrong."

"What's cooking on the fire is..."

"child!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Hong's eyes revealed deep sadness. Even though Li Mu had already guessed it, he still felt as if struck by lightning and staggered!
There were indeed people inside those helmets!

And they’re still children!

Li Xian's heart skipped a beat, and he hurried back to Li Mu's side to support him, calling out worriedly, "Aunt? Are you okay?"

As he spoke, Li Xian glared at Li Hong with dissatisfaction.

Everyone present was a veteran with many years of experience, and had seen hell on earth. Many had even witnessed the tragedy of cannibalism. Who could not guess what was being cooked in that helmet?
But guessing is one thing, and hearing the truth is another.

Aong has suffered too many blows, why does Brother Zhong want to give Aong another fatal blow?

Li Hong also stepped back to Li Mu's side and supported Li Mu. Facing Li Xian's angry look, Li Hong did not explain, but just shook his head slightly.

After taking a few breaths, Li Mu finally regained control of his body. He broke free from his two sons, and rode forward with a very complicated expression.

Looking down at the pieces of flesh and a small hand inside the helmet, Li Mu cried out sadly, "How old is he?"

All the disaster victims looked at Li Mu in fear and timidity. The bird husband no longer had the surprise he had when he first saw Li Mu. He shook his head nervously and anxiously: "I don't know."

"Judging from his stature, he is about four or five years old."

Li Mu suddenly turned to look at Niaofu and shouted angrily: "You also have a son!"

"Everyone should have compassion. How can you eat someone else's child?"

The look of misery on Niaofu's face intensified: "Master, I have three sons and one daughter."

"My eldest son went to war last year and there has been no news since then. I think he is dead."

"After the earth dragon turned over, I begged the county magistrate with all my dignity to accept my eldest daughter as a slave. Although my future is cut off, at least I can have something to eat."

"The second son, Yingfu, is here."

The birdman waved behind him, and a boy about eight years old ran behind him with his fists clenched. After being slapped on the back of the head by the birdman, he bowed reluctantly and said, "Greetings, Lord Wu'an."

The bird husband looked at another settlement nearby and said with a sob, "As for the three of us humble sons."

"It was divided and eaten ten days ago."

Li Mu's already exhausted mind was hit hard again, and he murmured in despair: "Eating each other's children?!"

Niaofu and other victims did not steal other victims' children to eat, but exchanged children with other victims, gave their own children to others to eat, and then ate other people's children to relieve some of their psychological burden.

Cannibalism!

Li Mu couldn't believe that in Dai, the land he had spent his entire life cultivating, such a tragedy of cannibalism would actually happen!
However, everything before his eyes was forcing the truth into Li Mu's eyes, forcing Li Mu to believe it.

Niaofu cried bitterly: "Commander! I know I am not a human being, I am a beast! I am worse than a pig and a dog!"

"Um, I'm sorry, baby!"

"Yes! The wild animals are gone, the tree barks and grass roots have all been eaten up, and all the edible things have been eaten up. We have to stay alive!"

"I dare not die! If I die, my husband, my children, my father-in-law and my mother will also die. They will all be killed and eaten!"

Niaofu had wanted to die a long time ago. He really wanted to die in place of his third son!

But he is the only young and strong person in the family.

Because of this young and strong man, his third son was able to live until ten days ago, and his second son, his lover, and his parents were able to live until now.

Niaofu saw with his own eyes what happened to those families where only the elderly, women and children were left.

Niaofu knew very well that if he died in the morning, all members of his family would be gathered together in the pot before noon!

The bird husband didn't dare to die. He could only watch indifferently like a beast as his young son was sent to other settlements according to barbaric rules. He then had to gnaw on the flesh of his own kind, baring his teeth and growling to protect the lives of his family.

So there was sadness and pain in the bird husband's eyes, but no regret or self-blame.

He has no choice at all, so how can there be right or wrong!

So, what's wrong?
Li Mu closed his eyes in pain and sighed, "I am so ashamed of you all!" Li Mu had been operating in Dai for more than 20 years.

During these twenty years, Li Mu drove the Huns north, maintained peace of mind for the people, arranged officials on his own, and selected and trained county soldiers. While he was almost in control of Dai, he also made the lives of the people in Dai visibly better.

The people of Dai also reciprocated Li Mu's loyalty and trust. Even when Li Mu was transferred elsewhere, the people of Dai still followed Li Mu's lead, making Dai Li Mu's base and foundation.

Li Mu could not blame Niaofu and others for their suffering and cruelty.

Li Mu just felt guilty about his incompetence and failure!
Niaofu smiled bitterly and self-deprecatingly, then knelt on the ground and said in a plaintive voice: "Commander, please give us a chance to live!"

“We really can’t survive this!”

"Don't underestimate me just because I lost a hand. I still have my abilities! I can still lead my comrades into battle!"

"If all else fails, I beg the coach to accept this kid, Yingfu."

Led by the bird husband, even the disaster victims from other settlements came over, kneeling down beside Li Mu, kowtowed vigorously, and begged in sorrowful voices: "Lord Wu'an, please accept my child! I will die if I die, and the child is still young!"

"No matter if we sell ourselves as slaves or risk our lives for the commander-in-chief, our lives will belong to the commander-in-chief from now on!"

"Commander, I have been with you for a long time, fighting against the Xiongnu in the north, Yan in the east, and Qin in the west. I have never violated military rules and have never asked my superiors for anything. Today, I beg you! Please be kind!"

The cries and pleas of countless people rushed into Li Mu's eardrums, causing shadows to appear before his eyes and his intracranial blood pressure to soar.

But Li Mu didn't dare to fall down. He could only hold the reins tightly and shouted coldly: "Silence!"

A group of family soldiers shouted in unison, and the victims quickly quieted down, just looking at Li Mu with eager eyes.

Li Mu took a few quick breaths before speaking in a deep voice: "Hong'er, give five carts of millet to the two or three sons."

All the victims hurriedly bowed and shouted: "Thank you, Lord Wu An!"

But everyone's eyes were still looking at Li Mu with expectation. Their demands were not high. They just wanted Li Mu to give them a chance to live.

Even if they had to become slaves from now on, even if they had to work hard every day, even if they had to exchange their own lives for the lives of their families, they would still be grateful.

Li Mu lowered his head, avoiding everyone's gaze, and spoke in a deep voice: "Dai has experienced wars and natural disasters, but I led two or three of you to overcome them all."

"This time is no exception!"

"Please be patient for the time being. I will return you to peace soon!"

Even though the victims' expectations were very humble, Li Mu still could not make any promises.

Because Li Mu knew very well that what is worrying is not the scarcity but the inequality!

Li Mu, who shoulders the expectations of all the people in Dai, cannot just help the victims in front of him. Li Mu's promise can only be to everyone in Dai, but he really is a cook without rice!
Fortunately, Li Mu had a strong prestige in Dai. Although Li Mu did not make any substantive promises, the victims felt much more at ease. They bowed their hands in gratitude and shouted, "Thank you, Lord Wu'an!"

Li Mu nodded slightly, feeling very uncomfortable: "I will not hold you responsible for the past. After you have your meal, return to your hometown as soon as possible and listen to the officials' arrangements."

After giving the order, Li Mu covered his face and ran away almost!

Li Xian was worried and tried to catch up, but was stopped by Li Hong.

Li Xian couldn't help but ask angrily: "Brother Zhong! What on earth are you going to do?"

"Aweng led the coalition forces of the three kingdoms to fight against the Lord of Chang'an, and he worked very hard. After the war, he was busy quelling the unrest around Jicheng. When Aweng finally had some free time to return to Dai, he saw how difficult the people's lives were."

"Auntie is already very tired! Why did Brother Zhong deliberately lead Auntie to see the tragic scene of his former subordinates cannibalizing each other?"

Li Hong nodded and said, "Yes, brother, you did it on purpose."

"Brother Nai deliberately led Aung to take this path, but the bird husbands were not arranged by Brother Nai, and their miserable condition was not caused by Brother Nai. Brother Nai only showed their miserable condition to Aung."

"Aung must also see their miserable plight with his own eyes!"

Li Xian looked at Li Hong in disbelief and shouted angrily: "Brother Zhong! How could you be so cruel to Aung!"

That's our biological father!

He's already suffering and working hard enough, why are you rubbing salt into his wounds?

Li Hong approached Li Xian and said in a low voice, "Who is the cruel one, my brother or someone else?"

"If you and I cover Aung's eyes, will the tragic situation in Daidi disappear?"

"Ji Di!"

"If Aung cannot truly see the cruelty of Daidi, then the future will be even more cruel for Aung!"

Li Xian looked at Li Hong in shock: "What on earth do you want, brother Zhong?"

Li Hong exhaled a deep breath of pent-up energy and looked at Li Mu's back with complicated eyes: "Brother Nai just wants Aung to recognize the facts!"

Under Li Hong's gaze, Li Mu reined in his horse, turned around, and galloped back to Ji.

He didn't dare to look at the miserable plight of the people in Daidi again.

He was going to see the king to whom he had personally offered the throne!
(End of this chapter)