210 Depart for Yangcheng

The son was going to help Lin Feng's family move the grave, and the eldest son was also going with them. Wan Changsheng and his wife didn't know what to say, so they could only tell Ping An to be careful when going out, and to avoid the coffin, after all, he was still a child.

Ping An agreed of course. Lin Feng's parents had passed away many years ago, and his grandmother died when his father was a teenager. The coffins must have rotted away by now, so a new coffin had to be brought in. This had to be done by a serious grave mover, and the bones had to be put together as intact as possible.

This time when he went to Yangcheng, he also wanted to meet the old abbot. He was a very wise old man and was good at fortune-telling. He estimated that the master would most likely ask him to tell his fortune.

Five days later, the second uncle returned to Jiao County with an escort company, but the three strong men stayed.

Wan Changsheng promised to find him a school, the provincial school would be better, but the provincial school only recruits students twice a year, at the beginning of August. Under the current situation, no one knows when the academy will be closed.

He Zishu felt that Changsheng was right. Even if he couldn't go to the academy, at least this was the eldest master's place, which was much safer than He Village.

Mei Niang was a little depressed. Her second brother was going back and giving up such a good job. It was still unknown whether there would be military service in the second half of the year. In case he couldn't be bought with silver, neither the eldest brother, the second brother, nor Da Qiangzi, nor his parents would be able to sleep well.

Wan Changsheng discussed with his wife privately: "Ping An gave us more than 1,200 taels of silver, and the court also awarded us 500 taels. We can leave these for our children to get married in the future. It doesn't matter whether we keep the silver or buy a house.

We haven't saved much silver in the past four years, and we spent some of it during our two visits. The rent is over 70 taels, plus other expenses, we still have over 200 taels. This time, my second brother goes back, I want to give your father 10 taels, and bring 10 taels to my eldest brother's family. It would be inconvenient to bring more, and they don't need much for the time being. What do you think?"

Mei Niang nodded: "My husband is right. Fortunately, each of their families has prepared food. If Wan Qing and Da Qiangzi really want to go to the battlefield, they should also practice medicine. It's just that my uncle's family and my second uncle's family can't do anything."

Wan Changsheng said, "It shouldn't get to that point. The fighting has been on and off over the years, so it may not be a big fight this time."

He had also calculated that the silver from his eldest brother's family had been recovered. Even if he paid fifteen taels, he would still have thirty or forty taels, and it would be enough to eat if he saved some food. He took ten taels back with him just in case. Too much would attract attention.

Besides, the rent was actually paid by the eldest son to Ping An, so it would be inappropriate for him to always use the child’s things to do favors.

As for the current situation, it is still unclear what the next few years will be like. I kept it simple when I told my wife that it would ease her mind.

Although he had not yet conceived a second child, he still had to make some preparations. He had been eating medicated food. Fortunately, he did not have to buy ginseng slices. Uncle Sun gave him some and Ping An also gave him some. It was enough.

My father-in-law's family and my eldest brother's family gave the same amount. He only charged ten taels of tuition for Sanqiang to stay this time. My second uncle didn't have much money left, and he would have to spend some money for the return trip.

If you go to the provincial school, the tuition fee is six or seven taels a year. Add other expenses, not counting food and drink, and it will be at least fifteen taels a year.

The provincial school starts recruiting students in early August every year. It is almost May now, and all academies will have a one-month holiday in July. Sanqiang can only study at home during these two months. If Ping'an is at home, he can still study with them.

But now it takes nearly half a month to go to Yangcheng and back, there is no other way.

Sun Sicheng also told Sun Hongyu about his thoughts. It was hard to say whether he would go or not, but he would definitely not be able to go by the end of the month, so he had to accompany Ping An to Yangcheng.

Two days later, three carriages took the official road and headed straight for Yangcheng.

Ping An brought five people and picked up Wu Jun yesterday. This trip to Yangcheng was just the right time for him to go home and visit.

Sun Sicheng brought He Jin, Jixiang, Ruyi, and Dazhuang Niu with him, a group of twelve people, with a lot of luggage.

As for the rest, a letter had already been sent to Wu Qi by carrier pigeon, and he had already made preparations in Yangcheng, including the tomb-moving team and coffins, etc.

The master and the disciple were riding in a carriage, both of them were wearing ordinary shorts, looking neat and tidy.

"It's safe. Blacksmith Li promised to deliver the goods in a month. I'm also going to Yunzhou to open an alcohol workshop this time. Some industries there have been withdrawn, but there are medical clinics and pharmacies. The alcohol demand is large. Yunzhou is close to the border town and transportation is convenient. This is the best."

Yunzhou is only separated from the border town by Youzhou, and it only takes five or six days for express horses to deliver goods. There are risks, but they are not great, and there are more benefits.

"Master, have you really decided to go? Will the Grandmaster and the others agree?"

Sun Sicheng rolled his eyes at him and said, "Generals are not subject to military orders when they are away from home. I won't tell them now. It will definitely not work if I tell them.

Ping An, our master and disciple went to the border town this time, which can be regarded as our best effort for the country. It is also of great benefit to our medical skills. The medical skills of the Great Zhou are still very limited. Internal injuries rely entirely on the power of medicine, which is not acceptable. The medical book left by Taoist Hu makes me excited. I am afraid that Master will not be able to live with it if he does not go this time.

Your husband will take the provincial examination in August, so he just needs to stay and take charge of the situation. There are also Fang Xiao and the others. I will take He Jin and Wan Li away, and also take Jixiang and others with me. You can also choose a few to take with you.

I wrote a letter to your uncle to bring to the general. Even if we go, we will leave in at least a month. When we arrive in Yunzhou, we will have to stay for a few more days."

"Master, if I go, I will take Tonglin, Linfeng, Erqiang, and Xiaowu with me. Dawu's wife just gave birth, so we won't be with them. Yuanqing and the others also need someone to take care of them.

These are all minor matters. My mother has been in a bad mood these days, and I was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to bear it if I told her I was going to the front line.”

Ping An sighed. If he really wanted to go, he could only lie.

"It's best if your mother keeps it a secret and just explain it to your father."

“I know, even if I go, I can only say I’m going to run a workshop outside, I can’t say I’m going to the front line, otherwise it will definitely not work.

If my father wrote to me, I would prepare a reply in advance. Fortunately, he lives far away. I had no plan to go to the capital this year. But as for you, sir, I am too embarrassed to ask for your help. "

Sun Sicheng sighed helplessly, "From my perspective, your husband has high expectations of you, and so do I. We will be back in a year at most, but we won't be able to spend the New Year at home this year."

He could imagine how furious his father and grandfather were, and how worried his mother and wife were, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

A year later, maybe he and Ping An will become the most special doctors in Da Zhou, which is also the greatest honor for a doctor.

It’s best not to talk about his medical skills. There are always people better than you, but he still has this awareness.

Ping'an looked out the window. He knew what his master was thinking. He also wanted to take the opportunity to show off his surgical skills bit by bit.

He has made a lot of efforts in the past two years. He brought his master Huo Huo to treat many rabbits and showed a lot of medical skills, but it is still far from enough.

He will be twelve in August and is now almost 1.6 meters tall, considered a handsome young man.