Chapter 166 Maodun and Ali Du (2)

Touman has many sons, two of which are Maodun and Alisha.

Maodun is the eldest son, twenty-four years old. He is a very tolerant and courageous guy. Moreover, he has a high prestige in the tribe and is recognized as the heir of Touman. However, due to the existence of Tuqi, Maodun has always been low-key.

And Ali Li is Touman's second son.

He was the same age as Maodun, or even born on the same day of the same year and month. However, because Maodun was born one hour earlier, he could only be ranked second. However, Ali Shi's background is much deeper than Maodun. His mother was the daughter of the King of Donghu. In other words, from the day Ali Shi was born, there was a powerful Donghu behind him as a backer, which Maodun was far from comparable.

The reason why Touman never seized the right to Tuqi was that these two sons were also one of the factors.

Maodun is smart and capable, and has a high status among the tribes. Ali Shi is extremely brave and with Donghu people as a backer, it is really hard to tell the difference. From the heart, Touman hopes that Maodun will succeed him because the Donghu brand on Ali Shi is too heavy. But he dare not offend the Donghu people, and Ali Shi also has supporters within the Huns, which makes Touman very afraid.

But in fact, what Touman fears the most is the myth about Alisha.

Ali Li was born on the grassland and was born very bizarre. Ali Li's mother was very masculine. On the day when Maodun was born, Ali Li's mother had no sign of giving birth, so she rode a horse to hunt and suddenly felt abdominal pain on the way.

There was no one around at that time, and Ali Li was born suddenly.

When Touman and his men found him, Alisha's mother was already dead, leaving Alisha alone, crying on the grassland.

If it were just like this, Touman wouldn't have too many worries.

The problem is that when he discovered Ali, there were twelve wolves around him. He crawled there quietly, not harming Ali, nor touching Ali, as if he was a protector. After Touman left, the twelve wolves also escaped immediately.

Those who saw this scene couldn't help but exclaim.

Therefore, Alibu also has a nickname called Twelve Wolves. However, people prefer to call him Twelve because it is more intimate.

Touman has always been worried!

I was worried that one day, Ali Shi would take his life like a wild wolf on the grassland.

He wanted to kill Ali Shi, but he was afraid of the revenge of the Donghu King. He had to stay by his side and watched Ali Shi grow day by day.

To be honest, Touman felt more and more frightened in his heart.

He did not leave Alisha with his side, but sent him to the periphery of the king's tent. It was called "training", but in fact, Touman hoped that Alisha would die outside. At the same time, in order to prevent the Donghu people from questioning, Maodun was also sent out. In this way, no one would complain.

More than ten years have passed in a flash, and Ali Shi was not dead.

Like Maodun, he grew vigorously on the grassland and became stronger day by day in the north wind.

As Touman was in the position of Shanyu, as he watched the Huns become stronger day by day, his desire for power deepened day by day. Whether it was Maodun or Alisha, in his heart, there were all dangerous factors that would threaten his Shanyu throne. Even in his tent, except for the Yan clan, no one was allowed to enter without his permission, and the guards were strictly guarded.

Now, Tu Qi is dead!

The battle between Zuo Xianwang will inevitably occur between Ali Du and Maodun.

Behind Maodun, there was support from King Zuo Guli, while Ali Shi was supported by King You Xian, and there were also powerful Donghu people as their backers.

If the two of them start to fight...

Touman thought secretly. As for the heir issue, he was not worried at all. He had many sons, and they were all the kind of guys who could not threaten him. After he died, someone would naturally take over. This was better than being worried all the time.

"The Great Shanyu, the Great Prince and the Second Prince are here!"

Touman woke up from the contemplation and quickly raised his head and said, "Let them come in."

After a while, two burly, strong men, one tall and one short, walked in from outside the tent. The short one walked in front, about seven feet tall. They had a short neck, thick lips, high cheekbones, and a little sunken eye socket, but they had a calm temperament.

He is Maodun!

The tallest man behind him is Ali.

Like most Huns, they have hair on their heads and braids around them. They are eight feet tall, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist.

Speaking of which, Maodun and Ali Duan are competitors, and one is like fire and the other is as cold as ice. They belong to two completely different people, and even make people feel incompatible with water and fire. But these two people are peaceful and very good.

There is a reason for being tolerant.

Although Ali Shi was arrogant and domineering, he still respected Maodun very much.

Even his respect for Maodun far exceeded that of Touman. It is precisely this reason that Touman became more and more afraid of these two people.

"See the Great Chanyu!"

Although they were father and son, Maodun and Ali Dun had no disrespect at all. They stepped forward, knelt at Touman's feet, and kissed his boots.

"Get up!"

Touman looked at the two sons, but felt more and more frightened.

However, on his face, he still showed the kindness that a father should have. "Today I came to you, I have something to discuss with you. I believe you have heard that... Tu Qi died. This waste lost all the face of the Huns. Tens of thousands of troops were blocked by Fuping's small land, and they even suffered losses of soldiers and generals one after another. It would be better if he died, otherwise I would not spare him easily."

Maodun and Ali Dun looked at each other without saying a word.

Touman said: "As soon as Tu Qi dies, the position of Zuo Xianwang must be implemented as soon as possible. You are my most beloved sons. I asked you to come today, just to choose one of you two to take over the position of Zuo Xianwang. Now, there are about 40,000 people under Zuo Xianwang's command, and people need to be sent to comfort him as soon as possible... You said, is it more appropriate to choose who you are taking over Zuo Xianwang?"

A glimmer flashed in Ali's eyes.

But Maodun still looked like an ancient well-being, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

Touman keenly captured the light in Ali Dun's eyes. He couldn't help but sneer in his heart: Twelve, although you are extremely brave, you are young after all. Your ambitions can't be concealed. No matter how you concealed it earlier, now...

However, when he saw Maodun's calm look, his heart skipped a beat again.

If Ali Shi is a wolf, Maodun is more like a lone wolf. The attack of the wolf always has rules to follow, but this lone wolf... Tou Man, who lives on the grassland, knows well that a lone wolf is far more terrifying and dangerous than a lone wolf. This also makes him feel even more uneasy.

"Maoton, what do you think?"

Maodun smiled faintly, grinned, revealing his slightly yellowed teeth, "I have no idea, just follow the instructions of the Great Shanyu in everything."

This cunning lone wolf!

Touman cursed in his heart, "Ali, where are you?"

There was a hint of eager light in Ali Shin's eyes. However, after pondering for a while, he resisted the urge to recommend himself, "I, like my brother, follow the instructions of the Great Shanyu."

"Well, I know that your brothers are very friendly.

Let's do this, I won't force you... Let's have a competition. Whoever can win Fuping will take over Zuo Xianwang, how about it?"

Ali Dun and Maodun looked at each other again, but still didn't speak.

"In addition, I heard that the current situation in Beidi County is not what we imagined. The troops there are so empty that Zhaoping, the Marquis of Dongling, could not withdraw troops when Fuping was attacked, but helped him. You also know that I have been looking for the weakness of Qin Barbarians. Once I conquered Fuping, I will assemble a large army and rush the south. At that time, Zuo Xianwang can be the vanguard."

Ali's body couldn't help but tremble.

The eager light in his eyes could no longer be concealed, and he couldn't help but clench his fists.

Instead, he frowned.

"Is the news of the Great Shanyu accurate?"

"The Qin Manzi is indeed difficult to deal with, but the people of the Central Plains are not united. This news was accidentally discovered by a businessman from Zhao who was doing business in the north. A few days ago, when he was selling goods here, I bought it with fifty taels of gold, which was definitely very conclusive."

"Is that old merchant Zhao reliable?"

"That guy has been trading with us for many years and is very reliable."

"What are you waiting for?" Ali Shi couldn't help but shouted: "Let's hit him and kill all the damn Qin Manzi.

Didn’t the King of Qin Manzi want to destroy us? As long as we break through Yiqu, the King of Qin Manzi will definitely be scared.”

Maodun had no interface, but lowered his head to meditate.

Touman said: "But the question now is, who can defeat Fuping in the name of Zuo Xianwang? You should know that whoever loses the face of the Huns must be retrieved. To attack Fuping, Zuo Xianwang must lead troops to fight. Are you willing to accept the competition?"

"The Great Shanyu!"

Maodun suddenly spoke: "The tiny land of Fuping blocked Tu Qi's footsteps, which shows that there are indeed capable people among the Qin barbarians. Even if we break through Fuping, from Fuping to Yiqu, the thousand-mile plain, what if the Qin barbarians gathered their troops while we attacked Fuping and fought against us on the plain, what should we do? Da Shanyu, you also know that Qin barbarians have been looking for opportunities to fight against us."

"If you are the decisive battle, how can those weak southerners be opponents of our Huns warriors?"

Ali Li stood up and said loudly.

Touman smiled slightly, "Mao Dun, what you are considering is indeed reasonable. But as far as I know, Qin Manzi wanted to force us to fight in the decisive battle in the Yiyin Mountains. Their elites are now gathered in Yunzhong County. Beidi County is empty. If they want to mobilize their main force, it will take at least two months. Two months is enough for us to run a few round trips in Beidi, what are you worried about?

Besides, if the troops in the cloud gather in the north, we will definitely get news.

When their army arrived, we had already left without a trace... Maodun, it is a good thing for you to be careful. But if you are too careful, you will abandon many opportunities. At this point, Ali is much better than you, and he is like a real Hun warrior."

There is no intention of provocation in these words.

Maodun's cheeks twitched, but immediately returned to his earlier calm.

He smiled and looked at Ali Shi, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Ali Shi is extremely brave, and I am indeed not as good as him. In fact, it is best for the position of Zuo Xianwang to be taken over by Ali Shi. If the Great Shanyu decides like this, I will agree with it."

Damn Maodun, I have already said this to this point, but he is not even a bait?

Don’t he understand the meaning of this Zuo Xianwang? Or is it that he willingly wants Ali Shi to take over the Zuo Xianwang?

Touman couldn't help but look at Maodun suspiciously.

But I found that Mao Dun's eyes were filled with sincere light. This strategy of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight seemed to be useless.

Or maybe, the two of them have formed an alliance and want to join forces to go against me?

Touman felt more and more uneasy in his heart.

He stood up and said, "Ali, what do you say?"

"If it was really as the Great Chanyu said, Ali Shi would be willing to be a pioneer, conquering Yiqu, as a gift to the Great Chanyu."
To be continued...