Chapter 262: "Sincere Admiration and Respect"

Chapter 262: "Sincere Admiration and Respect"
Li Daliang, who was unsuccessful in stealing the horse, was squatting in the camp, throwing temper tantrums, while a group of robe wearers surrounded him, struggling to hold back their laughter.
This Great General had also experienced the turbulent times of the end of the Sui Dynasty. Apart from the saints, it had been a long time since someone had made him suffer such a humiliation.
Today, even a small messenger from the Tuyuhun Toba tribe can derail his plans. How can we prevent this Commandant from getting angry?
Just then, an order came from the Observing Wind Messenger. Immediately, everyone gathered, looking tense and anxiously at Li Daliang.
Tearing open the letter, Li Daliang glanced at it and his eyes seemed to burst into flames. Already infuriated, Li Daliang was completely driven mad, shouting loudly towards the direction outside Liangzhou City, "Luoyunsheng, I fuck your mother! I fuck your mother!"
The bobos in the audience were all astonished.
What happened?
How come the coordination was going well, and now they're cursing each other?
You know, this Guanfeng envoy is not an ordinary person. Countless people in the entire Liangzhou admire and support him. Even if you have grievances against him, at most you vent it in secret. But to shout it out openly like this, it won't be long before he hears the news.
Do you mind if I make things difficult for you later?
Can our crude minds handle it?
Looking at everyone, Li Daliang opened his mouth and swallowed it back.
"I clearly have the advantage, why do I have to go through all this trouble and make me feel uneasy, huh?"
Li Daliang's face darkened as he shook his head. He felt speechless at the moment because of Luo Yunsheng's order, which required him to keep it a secret and strengthen the precautions. He was supposed to take over Liangzhou City as the Grand Commander to prevent any emergency situation from happening.
Seeing that everyone was still in a state of astonishment, Li Daliang realized that he was too angry.
Taking a deep breath and trying to control his emotions, Li Daliang sat down on the handsome case and said, "What's with the expressions?"
"I am at least a senior veteran in the military, and this brat speaks to me in a commanding tone, which annoys me. Is it not allowed?"
"Hmm!"
His subordinates' junior lieutenants hurriedly interjected:
"As long as there is military merit, nothing else matters."
"That's right, General, people treat us well because of our military achievements."
"General, you shamelessly followed behind others and gained military merits. Why are you reluctant to obey their orders? Come on, what is it?"
"Soldiers, listen!"
Seeing everyone looking impatient, Li Daliang stood upright and suddenly changed his expression.
The generals also straightened their bodies, standing in two rows, with serious faces, keeping silent, and clasping their fists in salute.
"The Liangzhou Observation Wind Supervisor ordered the change of command and officers in our military exercises. From the leader of a regiment to the commander-in-chief, our military officers enter the city to switch defenses and are responsible for commanding the soldiers in the city."
Speaking this, Li Daliang, fearing his subordinates would overthink, casually scolded, "I’ve been fighting my whole life, and I’ve never seen such a bizarre thing. What do you all think about the brain of this Observation Wind Supervisor?"
岂料对于忽然的变化，根本不以为意，反而替李大亮宽解道：“大都督，您这是吐谷浑人、突厥人用着顺手，怕观风使夺您军权么？
This is too narrow-minded and underestimates Guan Fengshi. I think Guan Fengshi must have a deep intention in doing so."
"Oh?"
Li Daliang looked at his subordinates.
But he heard his subordinate explain, "As the nominal commander-in-chief of Liangzhou during wartime, when the war between Liangzhou and Tubo breaks out, you will be in charge of the three armies. From Guan Fengshi's style of action, he will most likely stay behind to guard the rear. Do you mean that you don't need to be familiar with the Liangzhou army anymore?"
This is an opportunity to get familiar with the military with you.
Li Daliang suddenly realized and thought to himself, although Luo Yunsheng is young, he is clever and keeps coming up with strategies and tactics. If I fight under his command, I definitely won't suffer losses.
It seems that the group of Sanhe Bridge is indeed well prepared.
It's probably unnecessary for me to worry so much.
"Damn it, this guy is so fierce. Even if there are ambushes, can't he fight his way out? Why am I worrying about him?"
Li Daliang secretly cursed, then urged everyone to tidy up and proudly entered Liangzhou City with a commanding arrow in hand and a floating seal on display.
In the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Luo Yunsheng successfully led Tian Meng out of Liangzhou City.
凉州城的防务都是罗云生亲自安排的，哪里有漏洞他一清二楚，想要混出去，实在是再也简单不过。
不消一个时辰，就抵达了三河桥。
This speed is faster than the slow reconnaissance of the Tang Army on the outskirts.
The two of them held their horses and stood in front of the formation, surveying the remnants of the Sanheqiao Army.
Tian Meng urged his horse and walked to within an arrow's range, shouting loudly at the shabby camp of the defeated soldiers from the Tuoba tribe, "Is there anyone out there who can speak?"
The remaining soldiers of the Tuo Ba tribe's camp immediately sounded the alarm, and they all drew their bows and prepared to face the enemy.
Tuo Ba Mu Qi stood on a high ground in the camp, looking outward, and saw two generals standing in front of the formation.
He couldn't help but sneer, "I really overestimated the Tang army. Who would have thought that the renowned Tang army in Longyou would also play this trick of saying one thing and doing another? They said to let their commander personally come to surrender, but immediately sent troops to invade. These two individuals in front of us are probably the envoys persuading us to surrender."
The surrounding generals all advised, "Leader, in a battle between two armies, the winner becomes the ruler. Currently, the situation is in the hands of the enemy. Should we surrender or fight? Please make a decision soon."
Tuoba Muqi nodded, feeling a bit uneasy in his heart, but the reality was right in front of him. It was time to make a decision.
In fact, he wasn't worried in the least.
Because he had already prepared to take advantage of the chaos and escape completely.
But leaving these young men here as scapegoats, he feels very aggrieved.
This time, when Luo Yunsheng observed General Tuoba Muqi's camp up close, this commander was indeed exceptional. Despite his defeat, the Tuyuhun soldiers were extremely miserable, but the layout of his camp was still neat and orderly, showing the demeanor of a great leader.
Especially at this moment, if we fight with our backs against the water based on the terrain, it can cause great casualties to the Tang army.
"What's the matter, Chief Tuoba doesn't welcome guests?"
Could it be that both the Tuyuhun and Tuoba tribes are cowards?"
见田猛开口无人应答，罗云生亦高声喝道。
Tuoba Muqi recognized the approaching person himself, who was the attendant of Guanfengshi whom he had just met today, and immediately responded loudly in the camp, "Brother Cui Tiansong, could it be that your master dare not come in person and sent you instead?"
"Or, do you know the location of our camp and plan to come and eliminate us completely?"
"I suggest you go back directly. Your unscrupulous behavior as the followers of the Observing Wind does not deserve our leader's submission. Leave quickly, let's settle this on the battlefield."
Tian Meng heard this and secretly gritted his teeth, whispering beside him: "Lord, I think this Tuoba Muqi really doesn't know what's good for him. You are here in person, and he is still hesitating. It might be better for us to just retreat and send a large army to suppress them."
Although his camps are strategically arranged and it might be difficult to fight against him, if it's led by someone like him, they could definitely achieve a quick victory.
Luoyunsheng looked at Tuoba Muqi who was performing with great effort and shook his head, saying, "It's not necessary, it's not necessary. I came here personally, I can't let him perform alone, it wouldn't be justified. If you want someone to serve you, you have to win their heart and convince them verbally."
"I have come by order of the Wind Observer to pay my respects to the renowned king," Lu Yunsheng rode back and forth on his warhorse, shouting loudly towards the camp, "What? Does the esteemed king not have the courage to even lay eyes on me?"
"What does this guy want to do?"
"This Tang army's ideas are really strange."
Tuoba Muqi furrowed his brow and murmured.
The subordinates beside him all spoke up, "Your Majesty, since the Tang army has shown no sincerity, why don't we just take care of these two people and escape quickly? Our brothers have already discovered the presence of Tang army scouts from all directions. It won't be long before this Sanhe Bridge becomes unsafe."
"No need."
Speaking, Tuoba Muqi looked at the subordinates beside him, with a sudden smile in his eyes.
"Yes?"
Now Tuoba Muqi's subordinates became curious. What happened to the famous king?
"You pretend to be the king, and I pretend to be your subordinate."
"I really want to see why the Guanfeng envoy has come," said Tuoba Muqi with a smile.
"This..."
"Some of the subordinates, being Tuyuhun people, are not as adaptable as the Han Chinese. When they hear their leader's words, they feel that they have offended the dignity of the Tuyuhun people."
"What's wrong, scared?"
Tuoba Muqi asked.
Seeing the leader's question like this, the subordinates suddenly understood that this might be a strategy for the leader to escape, just letting themselves be a scapegoat.
He knelt down and bowed, saying, "Today is the day when Tuo Ba Tieniu will sacrifice his life as the leader."
Tuo Ba Muqi shook his head and laughed, saying, "If I really wanted you to be a scapegoat, I would have escaped long ago. Why would I still be here today? Let's go."
At this moment, he has made up his mind.
Tabertie Niu, replacing Tabertie Muqi's armor, walked out of the camp gate and shouted solemnly, "I am Tabertie Muqi, the leader of the Tabertie tribe. I wonder why the distinguished envoy has come here. What advice do you have?"
"Hmm?"
Ruo Yunsheng was taken aback by the words and narrowed his eyes to carefully examine the newcomer, who was a formidable general but definitely not Tuoba Muqi. After observing for a while, he finally noticed that the real master was actually behind the ponytail, and had even changed into a servant's attire.
He didn't expect that Tuoba Muqi was also a perfect actor.
"Do you deserve to have the surname Tuoba?"
"Let your leader come out to welcome us."
Ruo Yunsheng's face showed displeasure as he exposed it on the spot.
When Tuoba Tieniu became annoyed, why am I not deserving of the Tuoba surname?
Just as I was about to reproach, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I didn't know when the leader had already ridden forward and stood in front of me, shouting to the newcomer, "I said that with the group of mediocre people led by Guan Fengshi, how could they defeat me. It turns out that the one who truly has discerning eyes is you."
Speaking loudly, Tuoba Muqi continued, "Brother Cui Tianxu, although I greatly admire your vision and courage, since your family's Guanfeng Messenger did not come, you should go back. Even if I die in battle today, I will accept my defeat with a willing heart. Although you are strong, your status is humble..."
Upon hearing this, Luo Yunsheng laughed heartily and interrupted, "What? If it is just a subordinate, you think the esteemed ruler of the Tuoba tribe would submit to the great Tang?"
Tuoba Muqi responded with a deep voice, "It is not that Tuoba Muqi is esteemed and unwilling to submit to a subordinate, but rather that your country's envoy has already agreed to come personally and pay a visit, only to go back on their word. I am filled with righteous indignation. Even though I know that the army is besieging us and our defeat is imminent, I still refuse to submit."
Luo Yunsheng pointed at Tuoba Muqi with a horsewhip and said, "Tuoba Muqi, I have observed your words and actions, and you are also a perceptive person. Then why can Yunsheng see through Muqi's true identity, but Muqi cannot see through Yunsheng's true self?"
Who do you think that person is?”
Tian Meng took out the Wang Ming flag from his pocket and waved it in his hand, making a rustling sound.
Tuo Ba Muki was shocked when he saw this, and then deeply regretful. For a moment, he stood there dumbfounded.
Today, he used the name of a messenger to go to Liangzhou to investigate the truth, hoping to take the opportunity to see the style of the Tang Dynasty's Observing Wind Envoy. However, what he saw was a young and reckless youth, who had more courage than wisdom. For a moment, he felt disappointed and didn't spend much time thinking about this retainer.
Now carefully observing, I see this young man riding on a tall horse, wearing a bright suit of armor. Looking from the gate of the camp, I only feel that his powerful and robust figure fills the heavens and the earth.
At this moment, looking at the handsome and mighty Guanfeng Messenger in front of him, he was truly amazed.
At this very moment, the young man before him, overlapped in his heart with the image of Guanfeng Messenger, who had become famous at a young age and was full of vigor.
This is the character he truly wants to surrender to. The Great Tang Empire is too vast, and for someone like him who is a renowned king, even if he surrenders to the Great Tang, he will ultimately be insignificant. But for a character like this, in this vast world, there will eventually be an opportunity to make a difference.
And now, this person is right in front of his own eyes.
He is regretful, he feels remorse, and he didn't recognize him immediately.
Only to hear the young man across shouting loudly, "Tuoba Muqi, now Luo Yunsheng himself is here, why don't you dismount and surrender."
Tuoba Muqiwen said in astonishment, unable to control himself, that he wanted to dismount and surrender.
Just then, Tuoba Tieniu shouted loudly beside him, "Chief, the official from the Tang Dynasty, Guanfengshi, is right in front of us. We can kill him with one charge. Why should we submit?"
"Yes, leader, as long as we kill the Great Tang's Wind Observer, we will be able to roam freely in this land of Longyou."
"Hahaha..." However, Tuoba Muqi did not heed the advice. He got off his horse, lifted his battle robe, and knelt down, bowing his head. "The Great Tang's Wind Observer is a man of his word, and as the leader of the Tuoba tribe, how can I go back on my promise? Today, Tuoba Muqi of the Tuoba tribe surrenders."