The Chronicle of the King of Northern Liang: the Story of the Massacre of Xu Xiao

It began in the troubled times of the Nine Kingdoms after the fall of Dafeng. Xu Xiao was born in a poor family in a remote place in Liyang. He joined the army at the age of 10 to seek a way to survive. When he was young, he met Murong by chance but passed by her. In his twenties, he joined the black armored cavalry, met Wu Su, borrowed money to raise troops, and fought in battles such as the Battle of Jinliao and the Battle of Yique. After experiencing life and death, the family's fortune was repeatedly reorganized, and he subdued capable men such as Zhao Changling and Li Yishan. He adopted six adopted sons and gradually rose to prominence. He attached himself to the old emperor Zhao Li of Liyang and became his official minister. He led the Xu family's army to sweep across six countries and created the reputation of "human massacre". After the Battle of Jinghe, the Battle of Concubine's Tomb, and Xilei In the Battle of Bi, the Western Chu was defeated and the foundation of Liyang's unification was laid. During this period, Jian Jiuhuang and Xu Yan's soldiers were accepted as guards, and the military system under his command was gradually improved. After his great achievements, he encountered Zhao Li's suspicion, Wu Su entered the palace for adventure, Xu Xiao was separated from the royal family, was given a different surname, and was stationed in Beiliang. He stepped on the rivers and lakes to weaken himself. An imperial family; sat in Beiliang for more than 20 years, fending off the enemy Beimang, secretly planning, sacrificing his children, setting up chess pieces, further regulating the organization under his command, and helping Xu Fengnian's hereditary succession; finally passed away in Jingzhe in the first year of Xiangfu, leaving Xu Fengnian a precarious but solidly established Beiliang, ending his legendary life.