290: Go to Beihai again

“Chanyu, Prince Wuluoli has returned.” A Xiongnu General stepped into the Xiongnu people’s temporary Encampment and bowed.

“He’s returned? Then let him in.” Touman said in a deep voice.

“Yes.” The Xiongnu General took his leave, and then Wuluoli walked in.

“Father, your son is incompetent. I failed to defeat Lin Yue and have disappointed you again.” Wuluoli knelt on the ground as he stepped into the Encampment, speaking in a low voice.

Touman looked at him without a word, and Wuluoli’s head remained pressed to the ground.

Seeing this, the many Xiongnu Generals held their breath, and the Encampment fell silent.

After a long while, Touman finally spoke:

“I already understand the situation. Victory and defeat are common in war. Although this defeat was due to your rashness, the arrival of the Qin Army reinforcements was also something that couldn’t be predicted.

However, I am still very happy that you were able to return safely.”

Some of the Generals in the Encampment showed looks of surprise, but quickly returned to normal.

Touman Chanyu was not usually so amiable! But now, chatting with Wuluoli, though it was a reprimand, everyone clearly understood Wuluoli’s place in Touman’s heart.

Wuluoli’s body trembled slightly upon hearing this, and a hint of bitterness appeared in his mouth. He didn’t know what to say.

His heart still replayed the words A Leng and Chaji had said to him during their escape: “Your escape is the greatest victory! It is equivalent to saving the lives of a million tribesmen.”

All of this was because he had been captured… “Raise your head!” Touman suddenly roared, “My Luandi clan has no cowards!”

Touman glared at Wuluoli until Wuluoli slowly raised his head to look at him, his eyes red. Touman’s strong heart was suddenly touched, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

Seeing Wuluoli in such a state, the Generals were also somewhat surprised, not understanding why he looked as if he was about to cry.

“What does failure matter!

Two hundred thousand men failed this time; next time, we’ll use two million. I refuse to believe we can’t defeat a mere Qin Dynasty General!

Stop your worthless tears; there are no cowards on the grassland!” Touman reprimanded.

For this youngest son, Wuluoli was different from his other children in his heart; he could never bring himself to say harsh words.

Wuluoli tried hard not to cry, but his eyes grew even redder!

“You all may withdraw.” Touman said to the many Xiongnu Generals in the Encampment who were looking up at the sky.

“Yes!” The Generals breathed a sigh of relief and quickly departed.

Being in such a situation was incredibly agonizing for them.

When only the father and son remained in the Encampment, Touman finally sighed and said, “Stand up. Didn’t you just lose? Why are you crying? What kind of conduct is it for a man to be so tearful!”

If it were his other children, Touman would have kicked them long ago and then ignored them, letting them fend for themselves. But for Wuluoli, the child he had after becoming the Xiongnu people Chanyu, he showed unusual patience.

After a long period of contemplation, Wuluoli mustered his courage and said, “Father, I want to go to North Sea.”

Touman frowned, then asked, “Didn’t you just come back from there? What are you going back for?”

North Sea was located north of the Xiongnu people Royal Court, rich in water and grass, and also a retreat for the Xiongnu people.

However, not only Xiongnu people were there, but also Dingling People. Both sides had been contending for control of North Sea, but the Dingling People’s horsemanship and archery were not inferior to the Xiongnu people’s, and perhaps even superior.

Therefore, minor skirmishes had been constant over the years, and major battles often occurred. Touman even deployed a portion of his personal Army to North Sea to fight the Dingling People. That Cavalry was the North Sea Cavalry now under Wuluoli’s command.

“Your son still has many shortcomings, so I want to go there to continue to temper myself until I grow into a man who can stand tall.” Wuluoli said in a low voice, but his tone was unusually firm.

“You know that’s not a good place. Have you thought it through? Your mother misses you very much.” Touman said with a smile.

“I’ve thought it through.” Wuluoli said with determination, “Your son has let down Father, Mother, and the tribesmen, so your son wants to completely conquer North Sea, drive away the Dingling People, and offer North Sea whole and complete to Father, Mother, and the tribesmen!”

“That’s not something you should be concerned about. You can still become a man by staying by my side.” Touman chuckled, “Are you harboring a complex? I can send experts to kill that Lin Yue.”

Wuluoli shook his head upon hearing this, and said with a resolute face, “He is merely your son’s whetstone!”

Touman’s face showed joy, but he feigned a question, “What is a whetstone?”

“He is merely an object for your son to temper himself against on his path to growth! With him, your son will have a goal!

The humiliation Lin Yue brought upon your son is your son’s motivation! Until this grudge is avenged, your son will not dare to slack off for a moment.” Wuluoli’s face was firm, and his tone was beyond doubt.

“Good.” Touman nodded incessantly, then smiled, “Then when do you plan to depart?”

“Now!”

“Alas, even if I am reluctant, a fledgling eagle will eventually leave the protection of the adult eagle’s wings. All I can do is give you a push.

Let Chaji go with you. I look forward to you soaring in North Sea, patrolling the nine heavens, and becoming a true warrior.” Touman said with eyes full of anticipation.

“Yes, Father!

Your son will not return from this journey, nor take a single step out of North Sea, until the Dingling are defeated!” Wuluoli cupped his hands, then said:

“Forgive your unfilial son for not being able to always be by Father’s side. On this departure, Father, please take care!”

Touman nodded, and only when Wuluoli was about to step out of the Encampment did he speak, “Before you go to North Sea, you can return to the Royal Court to see your mother. She misses you very much.”

“Yes!” Wuluoli’s body trembled, and he then withdrew!

The moment Wuluoli led his Army north, leaving the Xiongnu people Military Camp, three decrees from the Chanyu were also issued from within the Encampment.

“The Dingling People of North Sea are causing trouble; Prince Wuluoli will lead his Army to suppress the rebellion!”

“Totomu died in battle! He is posthumously enfeoffed as the Xiongnu King, and his son will inherit the throne!”

And the last one was a bounty.

“Whoever obtains the heads of Qin Dynasty’s Great General General Meng Tian and Qin Dynasty’s Prince Fusu shall be enfeoffed as the Xiongnu people Guli King, with a reward of ten thousand jin of gold, and three million cattle, sheep, and warhorses each!

Whoever obtains the heads of Qin Dynasty Generals such as Wang Li, Yang Wengzi, Zhao Ben, and Lin Yue shall be enfeoffed as the Xiongnu people Gudu Hou Regent, with a reward of ten thousand jin of gold, and one million cattle, sheep, and warhorses each!”

As soon as the news spread, it quickly swept through the entire Xiongnu people Army like a hurricane!

They were all greatly interested in the people mentioned above!