Sui and Tang Dynasties: You were driven out of Wagang, but you surrendered to Yang Guang and were ma

Chapter 17 Xue Liang: Godfather Finds Gold in Shit, But Who is the Shit?

"Big brother, you're such a coward. Have you forgotten how your godfather instructed you last time, and how he beat you so badly you couldn't get out of bed for three days?"

"Fourteenth brother, you be the judge! Isn't this going too far?"

Xue Liang continued talking to himself.

"That... that's called 'spare the rod and spoil the child'."

Lu Xiao also noticed Yang Lin's arrival. Since things had come to this point, he could only try to smooth things over.

Otherwise, Xue Liang would have been beaten to a pulp by Yang Lin.

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

This time, Xue Liang did not refute, and his tone softened, which made people secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

But, there's a but!

That old man is incredibly stubborn; he'll start hitting and yelling at the slightest disagreement.

"This is hardly the demeanor of a master teacher; naturally, it would be difficult for him to produce such outstanding students as us."

But something weird happened today, I feel a chill down my spine...

As Xue Liang muttered to himself, he subconsciously turned his head and bumped right into Yang Lin's dark face, which was already so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.

"I... I was wondering why I felt so chilly, so that's why..."

At that moment, Xue Liang felt dizzy, as if the sky had collapsed.

It's wrong to talk badly about someone behind their back, but if the person involved happens to catch you doing it, then you're in big trouble!

He's completely finished now!

These guys are so dishonest!

His godfather was right in front of him, yet no one reminded him!

"You son of a bitch, someone must be trying to get rid of me so they can take my place as the Second Bodyguard!"

"Come, come, Liangzi, I'll give your esteemed student some pointers today."

Before Yang Lin finished speaking, he reached out and lifted Xue Liang up like a chick.

He was already strict with his adopted sons, and beatings were a common occurrence for him.

However, in retrospect, the lessons learned earlier were far too lenient.

"Big brother, fourteenth brother, why didn't you two remind me?"

Xue Liang howled like a pig being slaughtered, knowing perfectly well that he was in no way spared from this physical torment.

"I've been winking and gesturing at you for ages, my face's practically cramping, and you're still blind enough not to see it!"

Luo Fang looked helpless. He had tried his best to hint, but his second brother just didn't notice.

This beating was entirely his own fault, and he deserved it nonetheless!

After a short while, Yang Lin stretched his muscles and felt refreshed.

Raising a son without teaching him is like raising a donkey. This son needs to be disciplined frequently. If he is not disciplined for three days, he will start climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles.

In particular, dealing with Xue Liang completely dispelled the pent-up frustration in his heart.

"Zilie, you deserve the greatest credit for quelling Yang Xuangan's rebellion this time."

When I have an audience with the Emperor, I will certainly plead for your reward and recognition.

Yang Lin stretched his aching arms, his face full of a relieved smile, his gaze fixed on Lü Xiao with admiration.

If all his adopted sons were as accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and as insightful as Lü Xiao, he would be able to laugh out loud even in his dreams.

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Excellency."

"Our success in capturing Yang Xuangan this time was entirely due to the great help of my elder brothers; the credit should belong to everyone."

Lü Xiao has never been one to be greedy for credit or act rashly.

Luo Fang and others had always taken good care of him, and he always remembered their kindness.

"Fourteenth Brother, the credit for this should rightfully belong to you; there's no need to refuse."

Yin Yue was a shrewd and perceptive man; how could he not know Yang Lin's good intentions?

This was clearly an attempt to pave the way for Lü Xiao's path to the imperial court.

"I have been stationed in Dengzhou for many years, far from the Eastern Capital, and it is difficult for me to interfere too much in court affairs."

Yang Lin looked up at the darkening sky, his tone carrying a hint of melancholy and wistfulness.

"You should understand the deeper meaning behind allowing me to distinguish myself before His Majesty and accumulate merit and fame."

The slanting rays of the setting sun fell upon him, casting a faint, chilling light on his cold armor and making his figure appear exceptionally lonely.

The Sui Dynasty's empire is now like the afterglow of the setting sun.

On the surface, it still appears magnificent and splendid, but in reality, it has long harbored signs of decline and is on the verge of twilight.

Looking across the world, there are very few truly capable individuals who can support half of the sky.

What was his motive for taking on so many adopted sons and forming the Thirteen Bodyguards?

Isn't the goal simply to recruit capable individuals for the Sui Dynasty and strive to prolong the nation's destiny?

He must personally introduce Lü Xiao, this unpolished gem, to His Majesty.

Otherwise, Your Majesty will sooner or later be deceived and harmed by treacherous villains like Yuwen Huaji, and the Sui Dynasty will inevitably be on the verge of collapse.

"I now understand the old lord's good intentions."

Even a fool could guess Yang Lin's intentions.

Since the Wagangzhai incident, his desire for power has grown stronger.

Step by step, he climbed to the pinnacle of power, which was his deepest goal.

"Good lad, you really understand immediately, living up to my expectations."

Yang Lin laughed heartily, even more satisfied with Lü Xiao's insightful understanding.

"Over the past few decades, I have been sifting through the vast sea of ​​people to find talent, which can be described as finding gold in the dung, and I have gone through many hardships."

You are excellent, more outstanding than your thirteen older brothers, and possess a more strategic mind.

When it came to Lü Xiao's extraordinary qualities, Yang Lin couldn't stop praising him.

When he first acquired Qin Qiong, he was overjoyed and could even wake up laughing in his dreams.

Now, Lü Xiao's talent far surpasses Qin Qiong's, so even if he passes away in the future, he can rest in peace.

"Godfather, how could you call the fourteenth prince shit?"

Xue Liang, dragging his battered body, limped forward, his face immediately showing resentment.

If Lu Xiao is nothing but shit, then what are they?

If the fourteenth brother heard this, he would be so upset.

"hey-hey……"

Yang Lin was amused by Xue Liang's bizarrely illogical remarks.

That's it, that's it.

The dragon has nine sons, each different and with distinct personalities.

Let's just consider Xue Liang a heartless, stupid pig.

"Second Brother, do you think our Godfather might be saying that we thirteen brothers are shit, while the fourteenth brother is the gold that's been panned for?"

Although Huang Kun was unwilling to admit this cruel fact, he had to admire Yang Lin's foresight.

Upon hearing this, Xue Liang felt as if the sky he had just barely managed to hold up had collapsed once again.

Is that really the case?

Godfather?

"Your child is nothing more than excrement to you?"

"roll!"

Yang Lin roared angrily, too lazy to bother with this brainless, gossipy idiot.

Subsequently, the Dengzhou army arrived one after another, and Yang Xuangan's remaining forces in Liyang City were quickly and completely suppressed and eliminated.

That day, Lü Xiao was resting in his room when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.

He initially thought it was Xue Liang making noise again, so he simply closed his eyes to rest and ignored him.

"Zi Lie, Zi Lie!"

The knocking followed immediately. Yang Lin's voice, though not loud, carried an undisguised urgency.