"Mom, I'm going to check on the veterans' dormitory."

When they arrived at the courtyard gate, Han Mingjiang said to Li Lanzhen.

“Go ahead, they were standing far away just now and didn’t come up to greet you.”

She turned and called to Xuan Shen. "Xuan Shen, come with your aunt and let Han Mingjiang go see his comrades."

Xuan Shen happily agreed, "Yes, Auntie, I'll go home with you."

Han Mingjiang left the courtyard and walked onto the main road, where he saw Da Leizi and two others standing by the roadside watching him.

Upon seeing him approach, they immediately opened their arms, and the four of them embraced.

They punched each other lightly, laughed heartily, and then the three of them stood in a row, knelt on one knee, clasped their hands in a fist and shouted loudly.

"Your subordinate greets the Guerrilla General!"

Han Mingjiang was taken aback, then burst into laughter, pointing with his finger at one of the thin, medium-sized men who only had one hand.

"Get up, you skinny monkey! You're using your scout skills here."

I just disembarked, and you've already found out the news.

The three people stood up, and the man with only one arm spoke arrogantly.

"Of course, I'm an excellent scout."

After saying that, his smile vanished, and he glanced at his missing left half of his arm.

He patted it with his right hand and said, "If I hadn't lost my arm, I would definitely be doing more good deeds by your side now!"

Da Leizi also lowered his head.

Han Mingjiang felt terrible looking at them.

The more than 100 people sent here this time were soldiers under his command at the border after he went to the southwest.

They all started as new recruits, but gradually they all earned merits, grew in rank, and were promoted.

He had just been promoted to centurion when they left.

Da Leizi was a centurion under his command.

Skinny Monkey is the captain of the scout camp.

The final battle with the enemy country was extremely fierce, and both sides suffered serious injuries to varying degrees.

Seeing everyone bow their heads, Han Mingjiang felt very sad.

Da Leizi raised his head and burst into laughter.

"Alright, don't be sad or upset, and General, don't worry about us."

We are very grateful that you brought us here.

Aunt Lanzhen treated us very well, just like her own children.

Everyone here is so kind to us, and we are very happy living here!

Han Mingjiang looked up at his three comrades-in-arms who had once fought alongside him through thick and thin.

He glanced at Da Lei's belly again.

"Da Lei Zi, how's the wound on your stomach?"

Da Leizi reached out and touched his belly, chuckling.

"I'm completely healed. Now I don't feel any pain even on cloudy days."

You have no idea, since we came here, Aunt Lanzhen has been giving us special treatment, and it's been like that for three months.

Dr. Bai comes to examine our pulses and check our health every day, and also prescribes a lot of tonics for us to drink.

Therefore, we are now strong and healthy!

Han Mingjiang was pleased to hear this and asked another question.

"How are the eleven seriously wounded soldiers who came with you?"

Da Leizi's smile faded slightly.

"They are one person, and there are three others whose recovery is still very slow."

However, things are all moving in a positive direction.

"Let's go, General, let's go see everyone. They must be getting impatient."

Pushing open the gate of the veterans' compound, Han Mingjiang stepped inside and saw a neat and orderly line of soldiers.

Then I heard, "Your subordinate greets the guerrilla general!"

Hearing the deafening sound, Han Mingjiang felt a little dazed, as if he were still on the battlefield strategizing...

Da Leizi nudged Han Mingjiang with his elbow as he looked at the stunned man.

Han Mingjiang then came to his senses and, seeing that everyone was still kneeling on one knee, quickly waved and said.

"Everyone, get up. Have your injuries healed? Are you settling in well here?"

Then we heard a deafening sound.

"General, we've all recovered and are very happy living here!"

Han Mingjiang strode over to the three wheelchairs at the front of the line, slowly squatted down, and looked at them.

Of these three, one had both legs severed at the knees and amputated by the military doctor. He had been unconscious for more than ten days before slowly waking up after being brought here.

The other two, one of them had his left leg missing from the thigh.

The other is a double leg fracture, which is still under treatment. After two more months of treatment and rest, he will be able to walk.

Bai Houpu didn't let them practice walking early, and made them sit in wheelchairs for another half month.

Seeing the sadness in Han Mingjiang's eyes, the three of them smiled and said...

"General, we are very happy and content living here. Thank you for bringing us here."

For the rest of the time, Han Mingjiang talked to his comrades about their experiences in the army.

They mainly told Han Mingjiang what they had seen and heard since they arrived, and their gratitude towards him.

Xuan Shen sat on a chair in Li Lanzhen's main room and took a sip of the tea that Li Lanzhen had brewed for him.

He smacked his lips, then squinted his eyes contentedly. His usual aloof and serious demeanor was completely gone.

Now, Scrophularia is like a child in front of its mother.

"Auntie, it's been almost a year since I left. I really miss the taste of your tea."

Li Lanzhen smiled affectionately, "If you want to drink it, Auntie will pack you more to carry with you so you can drink it anytime."

She pushed the plate of pastries towards him, saying, "Have some pastries. Your aunt made these early this morning, thinking you'd be back soon, so I made a little every day to save some."

The two chatted as they ate.

"Auntie, because of his bravery and resourcefulness in battle, the Emperor has bestowed upon Han Mingjiang the title of 'Guerrilla General'."

He will still be going to the southwestern border a month later.

Xuan Shen glanced at Li Lanzhen, who was frowning, and quickly said.

"But don't worry, Auntie, it's General Qi who's guarding the southwestern border right now."

Of course, he was also promoted to general.

General Qi trusted his second brother very much.

Li Lanzhen didn't know what she was feeling.

Guarding the border inevitably involves fighting, and in fighting the enemy, there are always those who sacrifice or get wounded.

If anything were to happen to Han Mingjiang, she would feel heartbroken and sad!

However, she couldn't act like a mother hen, keeping all her children under her wings.

Sigh, being a mother is really hard!

"Alright, let's see what Han Mingjiang wants. As long as he's happy, that's all that matters."

Xuan Shen glanced at Li Lanzhen and her expression softened slightly, then quickly spoke up.

"Auntie, Xue Bao has been appointed as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard."

He was to take up his post in the capital a month later.

He was rewarded with a two-courtyard house and was allowed to bring his family to take up his post in the capital.

Sigh, even my son-in-law, who's practically my son, has to go so far away. He took his youngest daughter with him when he left.

The old mother's heart was torn to pieces.

Li Lanzhen nodded, indicating that she understood, and then asked something else.

"The Crown Prince and Su Chen didn't come with you this time. Are you also going to the capital in a month?"

Xuan Shen quickly told her, "Yes, Auntie, the Crown Prince is now diligently serving the Emperor."

When I left, Linglong wanted to come back with me.

in addition……"

Li Lanzhen looked up, waiting for Xuan Shen to say something else.

Seeing his hesitant look, Li Lanzhen thought to herself that this "other" was probably really an "other"!