We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

Among the many barbarian generals in the Fengtian Army, Li Che was most optimistic about Yelu He.

This man has quick wit, is loyal and courageous, and is a rare military talent.

Among all the barbarian generals, he has made the most contributions and holds the highest official position, having already been promoted to deputy division commander.

However, this person has a deep grudge against Yelu Daha!

When Yelu He was defeated in the battle with Fengtian Army, Yelu Dahe sacrificed his entire family's heads in order to appease the army.

This was not enough, because he mistakenly believed that Yelu He was dead, he also sent the heads of his family members to Li Che as a gift for peace.

Although such brutal means gave an explanation to his subordinates, it also completely pushed Yelu He to Li Che's side.

Li Che walked quickly towards the tent where Yelu Dahe was imprisoned, feeling a little regretful.

But I was so excited to see Yang Zhongsi that I forgot about this.

It doesn’t matter whether Yelu Dahe is dead or alive, but the military discipline of the Fengtian Army is very important. Yelu He’s killing of prisoners without authorization is a serious crime in the army.

He was a pretty good general, but he did such a stupid thing. It would be inappropriate for me to openly defend him.

Li Che walked quickly while thinking about how to exonerate Yelu He.

Halfway through the walk, he suddenly stopped.

The generals following behind him also stopped and looked in the direction Li Che was looking.

But under the moonlight, a figure was kneeling under the Fengtian Army's banner with a head placed in front of him.

The figure was hunched over, twitching from time to time, and faint crying sounds could be heard.

Some generals who could speak Khitan heard that Yelu He was talking to his deceased family members, and the sadness of his words was moving.

Li Che sighed slightly and walked slowly towards Yelu He.

Standing behind him, Li Che slowly said, "Do you feel happy after killing your enemy?"

Yelu He shuddered slightly, looked back, and then wiped his eyes: "Your Highness, I know my crime is unforgivable, and I have no intention of begging for mercy."

"I beg Your Highness to consider my service to the Fengtian Army for over a year and allow me to pay my respects to my parents and wife before I face the military court to answer for my crime."

Li Che ignored him and looked at Yelu Dahe's bloody head. He whispered, "Is this how you Khitans perform sacrifices?"

Yeluhe was slightly startled: "Your Highness..."

Li Che turned around and waved his hand. Qu Jinshan immediately stepped forward and obeyed his orders: "Go, find some candles and white paper, and then slaughter a sheep, and bring some meat, fruits, and the sheep's head."

Qu Jinshan nodded in agreement and left quickly.

Li Che looked at Yeluhe, who was stunned, and continued, "The head of the enemy can comfort the soul of the loved one, but the tribute of fruits and vegetables can comfort the heart of the loved one."

"I think if your parents knew about this, they would definitely not want you to be trapped in a sea of ​​blood feud, living in a muddle-headed state, blinded by hatred all day long, right?"

Yelu He was already weeping and couldn't speak: "Your Highness... I feel ashamed of Your Highness, ashamed of..."

Li Che waved his hand. "What's the point of being unworthy? It's just a choice. As a man, I sympathize with you and admire you! But as a general, you are not qualified at all. You should be punished, and severely punished!"

Yelu He wiped his tears and said in a deep voice, "I understand, and I am willing to accept the punishment."

Li Che was heartbroken and said, "You idiot, even if you are filled with hatred, why don't you discuss this with me?"

"Yelü Dahe is a dying man. If you had spoken directly to me, I would have let you chop him off. Why would it have come to this?"

Yelu He was so ashamed that he had to bow his head repeatedly.

"As a general, you broke the law knowingly. Now that the incident has been exposed, military law will not tolerate any mercy, but I will not let you off! After you have offered sacrifices to your family, take off this armor!"

Yelu He's face turned pale and he looked up at Li Che: "Your Highness...are you going to expel me from the army?"

The generals behind him also looked reluctant.

Wang Sanchun, who was always outspoken, even pleaded: "Your Highness, although this guy was impulsive, he did it for a reason after all, so it can be considered excusable. You see..."

"Shut up!" Li Che shouted angrily, "Military law is military law. It is the bottom line of military rules. How can it be changed casually because of friendship?!"

Wang Sanchun shrank his neck and dared not speak.

Li Che looked down at Yelu He, whose face was ashen, and continued, "You definitely can't stay in the army. I'm short of a groom in my palace. Go and feed my horses."

Yelu He was stunned when he heard this, and looked up at Li Che blankly.

The generals heaved a sigh of relief, and Huo Duanxiao quickly reminded them, "General Yelu, what are you standing there for? Why don't you thank me?"

Li Che stripped Yelu He of his military rank and demoted him to a groom, which was indeed too harsh a punishment.

But, it also depends on who the groom is.

Being a groom beside Li Che means being Li Che's close associate and confidant!

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that although His Highness seemed to be strictly enforcing military law, he was actually impressed by Yelu He's talents and character and wanted to keep him by his side to train him.

Yelu He is only thirty years old and still young. There is definitely room for promotion. He may become the backbone of the Fengtian Army in the future.

Yelu He was so moved that he burst into tears and immediately bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your great grace!"

Li Che waved his hand impatiently: "Go away."

Yelu He immediately stood up and bowed again.

Qu Jinshan had already prepared the mourning hall and took Yelu He to pay his respects.

Li Che stayed where he was, watching the gray hair on Yelu Dahe's head swaying in the wind, and sighed silently.

It is a pity that such a great Khan ended up with his head and body separated.

But he just sighed and thought of the people who were slaughtered by the Khitans. He felt that Yelu Daha's death was too comfortable.

Then he shouted to Yelu He, "Take this broken thing with you, it's all bloody. Don't you know that I am kind-hearted and can't bear to see this?!"