Chapter 120

The horse galloped and finally arrived at Pingxiang.

Standing on the city wall, Lu Yuechuan and Yang Yan saw the "Yan" flag fluttering in the wind from afar. They immediately ordered the soldiers to open the city gate, and the two of them went out to welcome the triumphant army.

Lin Shuge got off his horse and said, "Ah Chuan, we are back. Thank you for your hard work during this period."

"Why should we work so hard? We received the news from you early in the morning. Congratulations to you, Commander Wei Hou and all the soldiers on your triumphant return." Lu Yuechuan said in a loud voice.

"Let's go, let Zhongxuan celebrate tonight, and we won't go home until we are drunk." Lin Shuge said with a smile.

He entered the city with everyone else. People lined the streets in the city to welcome him and cheered continuously. Lin Shuge rode a horse side by side with Xie Chen. The surroundings were noisy and some people were too excited and shouted something loudly.

Suddenly, something came towards Lin Shuge. Xie Chen acted swiftly and grabbed it, only to see that it was a bunch of unknown flowers. He didn't know what kind of flowers could bloom so beautifully in this season.

Lin Shuge took the flowers from Xie Chen and looked in the direction where the flowers were thrown. He could only see a crowd of people. He held the flowers towards that direction and said, "Thank you very much." The crowd suddenly became agitated and several more bouquets were thrown towards him.

"Is this the second time that flowers have been thrown at you?" Lin Shuge's eyes were filled with smiles.

Xie Chen didn't say anything, but He Xin who was following behind said: "This is thanks to the two adults, we also enjoyed it..." Before he finished speaking, something that was obviously not a flower flew towards him. He Xin couldn't dodge it and was hit right in the eye. It turned out to be a pear.

Lao Zhang took the pear and took a bite with a smile, "Thank you very much."

Seeing that the things thrown at them were becoming more and more outrageous, Lin Shuge quickly asked Yang Yan to take the officers to disperse the people surrounding them. Only then was the group able to successfully cross the street and return to the county government office.

"Brother, Erlang, you are finally back." As soon as they entered the county government office, they heard Lin Qingyuan's voice. The twins had been waiting for them for a long time. Xiaobai also jumped out and rubbed against Lin Shuge's feet.

"I'm back. I'm sorry to have made you worry." Lin Shuge touched Lin Qingyuan and Lin Xuan's heads, and Xie Chen nodded to them.

"Brother, Ayuan and I have prepared some food. You have been sleeping in the open air all the way. Eat something first and then have a good rest." Lin Xuan said considerately.

Lin Shuge was originally following the twins inside, but when he saw Xie Chen talking to He Xin, he stopped and waited for him.

Xie Chen saw him after he finished speaking, and walked over with big strides, "Brother, are you waiting for me?"

"Well, is everything arranged?"

"It's over, just a few small things, let's go, brother." Xie Chen said softly.

The hot water in the bathtub was steaming, and Lin Shuge was leaning comfortably against the tub. There was a knock on the door, "Ayuan, just put the water at the door," he closed his eyes slightly, and didn't expect to hear a "creak" and the door was opened, and footsteps were heard in the room.

Someone slowly approached the screen. Lin Shuge looked stern and acted very quickly, but his hand was still grabbed by someone. "Zhongxuan, this is not what a gentleman does."

Xie Chen smiled somewhat impudently, and put his big hand along Lin Shuge's arm to lock him, "I'm not a gentleman, are you afraid, brother?"

Lin Shuge struggled a few times but failed to break free. "I'm scared. I'm so scared. Hero, please let me go."

"I see that you are very handsome, how about you obey me?" Xie Chen looked normal, but his voice was teasing.

In the mist, Lin Shuge's face looked a little dreamy, and water droplets flowed down his arm and onto Xie Chen's hand. He moved slightly, and this time he struggled lightly to break free from Xie Chen's shackles.

He turned around and stretched out his arms to hold Xie Chen's neck. Xie Chen obediently let him pull him down slightly, getting closer and closer. As far as his eyes could see, he saw the water traces slowly flowing down Lin Shuge's neck. His Adam's apple slid quickly a few times. He didn't dare to look down again, and he quickly turned his eyes away as his chest heaved violently.

"Is this hero afraid to look at me?" Seeing that he now showed his old self and blushed when teased, Lin Shuge stood up slightly and said in his ear.

Xie Chen could only feel the warm breath coming from his ears, moist and charming.

"Brother." He called out helplessly, his voice was unstable and his tone was obviously unnatural.

Lin Shuge chuckled and said, "I'm not going to play around with you anymore. Zhongxuan, turn around first. I need to put on my clothes."

Xie Chen seemed to have lost face in front of his older lover and stood there motionless. Lin Shuge reached out to take his clothes, but Xie Chen got there first. Xie Chen's eyes wandered and he continued to stand there motionless.

"Wei Zhongxuan, turn around." Lin Shuge took the clothes and raised his voice.

Seeing that he was slightly angry, Xie Chen slowly approached him. Before Lin Shuge could get angry, he covered his eyes with one hand, then kissed him and left immediately, "Brother, don't be angry, I'm going out."

When Lin Shuge opened his eyes, Xie Chen had already slipped out. He picked up the clothes in his hand, put them on, and walked out from behind the screen.

But he saw Xie Chen sitting at the table writing something. He walked over while wiping his hair. Xie Chen seemed to have come out of his embarrassment. Seeing him approach, he took the cloth from his hand and said, "Brother, let me help you wipe it."

"No, just do your thing."

"There's no rush." ​​Xie Chen pulled him to sit down, and while helping him wipe his hair, he said, "It's just a letter to Captain Zhao."

"Oh? Then how did you write it?" He seemed to remember something. "Zhongxuan, if you want to subdue the Qiang people, it is better to use the barbarians to control the barbarians. Select the tribe that surrendered to Yan as the leader, grant him an official position, and let him manage other tribes. In this way, they can solve the conflicts among themselves, and this can also prevent them from forming an alliance again."

"As for the rest of the Qiang people, we can move them to where the Yan people live and teach them Chinese culture. After a few generations, they will become Chinese. This method is called assimilation."

Xie Chen stared at Lin Shuge and stopped moving. "Brother," he called out.

Lin Shuge: "What do you think?"

Xie Chen called him again, "I think brother is really talented." He put down the cloth, hugged Lin Shuge with both hands, and put his head on his shoulder, "Brother, are you an immortal? How did you end up in my arms?"

“Are you not ashamed now?” Lin Shuge chuckled. “I am just repeating what others have said. Besides, you let the rest of the Shaoliang tribe go that day because you had this in mind. But you said I am an immortal, so of course I am an immortal, you bold lunatic, why don’t you let me go.”

Xie Chen stood up and hugged him by the waist, "Is that so? I want to blaspheme the immortal now. Will the immortal allow me to do so or not?"

Lin Shuge's legs bounced slightly and he shouted, "Give me back Zhongxuan, you..."

Suddenly, there was a noise outside the door. Lin Shuge quickly pushed Xie Chen away, who was pressing on him. "What's the matter?"

"Brother, is Erlang here? He Weishi wants to see Erlang, but I can't find him after looking for him everywhere." Lin Xuan said outside.

"He's here. We'll be out soon." Lin Shuge said hurriedly, looking at Xie Chen who was still leaning against the bed calmly. "Why are you still standing there? Didn't you hear A Xuan say He Xin was looking for you?"

The unsatisfied look on Xie Chen's face was too obvious. Lin Shuge smiled and touched his face, helping him straighten his collar, "Go quickly."

Xie Chen whispered something in his ear, causing Lin Shuge to laugh and scold him, before he reluctantly walked out.

As soon as he came out, He Xin came forward and said with a murderous look from his boss, "Captain Hou, someone is coming from the Duwei Mansion."

Xie Chen's face changed slightly. He turned around and said a few words to Lin Xuan, then left in a hurry with He Xin.

When Lin Shuge came out, Lin Xuan was holding Xiaobai in her arms and basking in the sun. Seeing him come out, she looked a little strange, but still said, "Brother, Erlang said he had something to do in the military camp, so he asked me to tell you, are you hungry? The food in the kitchen is always hot."

Went to the military camp? There shouldn't be anything wrong now, why are you in such a hurry to leave?

Lin Shuge was confused and said to Lin Xuan, "I am indeed a little hungry. I'll get it myself. Don't move." He pushed Lin Xuan, who was about to get up, onto the chair and went to the kitchen.

It was already evening when Xie Chen came back. Lin Shuge had been dealing with a pile of official business all afternoon and was about to go back to rest when he bumped into Xie Chen head-on.

"I heard from Xuan that you went to the military camp for something urgent. What's the matter?"

"Someone from the Duwei Mansion has come, brother. I have to go to the Duwei Mansion tomorrow." Xie Chen replied.

"What's going on?"

Seeing his worried look, Xie Chen smiled and said, "Nothing, it's just right that I'm going to take Hu Zhuo and Hua Wei with me, and I have to report some things to Captain Zhao."

"That's good." Lin Shuge said calmly when he saw that he was in his normal state.

"Brother, I came back to take you to the military camp. The brothers are waiting for you." Xie Chen pulled him and was about to go out.

"A celebration party? Just celebrate, why are you waiting for me?"

"That group of people said that brother is a great hero and must show up." Xie Chen stood in front of the horse and stretched out his hand to him again, but saw Lin Shuge climb onto his horse and took his hand back with regret.

"Then I'll join in the fun. Let's go."

When the two arrived, the camp was bustling with activity. They could hear Lao Zhang's loud voice from afar, and it sounded like he was bragging about the power of gunpowder. He also talked about how Xie Chen and his men chased the Shaoliang tribe like rabbits. Lu Yuechuan and Yang Yan got along well with them and had become friends and were drinking together.

He was talking excitedly when he didn't notice that the surroundings had become quiet. He then slowly turned around and saw Xie Chen and Lin Shuge.

"Captain Hou, Lord Lin, our brothers have been waiting for you for a long time." Lao Zhang rubbed his hands and said hurriedly.

Xie Chen stepped forward and beat Zhao Hua with the others. Then he raised a glass of wine and said to everyone, "My fellow soldiers, we were able to defeat the Qiang tribe this time because of your unity and bravery. This first glass of wine is for the fallen soldiers."

After he finished speaking, he poured the wine in the cup onto the ground. All the soldiers looked solemn and poured the wine in their hands onto the ground as well. No one spoke anymore.

"The second cup of wine is for all the soldiers. We will reward people based on their merits. Anyone who kills a certain number of enemies will be rewarded."

There were cheers and shouts in the military camp.

"This third glass of wine..." Xie Chen took the wine from He Xin, but was interrupted. Old Zhang, who had a loud voice, shouted from below: "The third glass of wine should be for Lord Lin, don't you think?"

The soldiers below shouted "Respect Lord Lin" one after another.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xie Chen turned and looked at Lin Shuge, "Brother, please."

He Xin quickly poured a glass for Lin Shuge, who took it and drank it all in one gulp. "Thank you all for your kindness. I feel ashamed to accept it."

The soldiers cheered one after another, and some took the opportunity to shout something. Xie Chen winked at Lao Zhang and He Xin, asking them to continue taking the soldiers to eat and drink.

The camp was filled with the aroma of meat and wine. Lin Shuge said to Xie Chen, "The cattle and sheep we got last time have been sold. The money is just the right amount to reward the soldiers today."

Xie Chen smiled and said, "I have to thank my brother for his planning. When the soldiers take the bell, those who have made contributions will be rewarded."

As the two were talking, the camp became very lively. Some soldiers got so excited after drinking that they took off their shirts to compete with each other. Some people came over to toast them. Lin Shuge found it very interesting and watched them intently with a smile on his face.

The celebration banquet lasted until the early morning. Xie Chen instructed He Xin on some military matters and then went back to the county government with Lin Shuge.