As autumn approached and crops matured, the Hu people began to run to the border of Daxia to plunder food.
They rode fast horses and carried scimitars, sweeping through the villages and towns along the border.
Fortunately, the military and civilians on the border were already familiar with the looting tactics of the Hu people, and not many people were injured in the attacks.
They reported it immediately and requested military support.
When the Marquis of Zhenbei in Kangtai City learned of this, he immediately took up arms and led his troops to the border to deal with the Hu people.
This time, he not only brought the men of the Yun family, but also Yan Cheng, who had learned how to lead troops and fight for a long time.
Some things are far from enough to just remain on paper. Only through practice can they be truly mastered and applied.
When the Marquis of Zhenbei arrived in Xiangcheng with his men and army, some villagers came to report that the Hu people had gone to their village.
Marquis Zhenbei asked Yan Cheng to give it a try, after all, practice is the best test.
Of course, Yan Cheng was still a novice in leading troops, and it was impossible for the Marquis of Zhenbei to let him lead the troops directly to wipe out the Hu people.
Therefore, the Marquis of Zhenbei sent Yun Cong'an as a combat instructor to solve the problem urgently when Yan Cheng encountered any problems.
Yan Cheng had no objection. He put on his armor and rode his horse. Leng Yan, who was dressed similarly to him, accompanied him.
Pulling the reins side by side, the two men talked in low voices.
After Yun Cong'an climbed onto the horse, he looked at Leng Yan's tall figure and mighty temperament, and secretly admired him in his heart.
He rode his horse to Yan Cheng and tried to poach Yan Cheng again.
"Your Highness, are you sure you don't want to consider sending your guard into the army? With his superb martial arts skills and natural command, he would be able to achieve great success."
Yun Cong'an's voice was full of temptation, and it was obvious that he really wanted to bring Leng Yan, a talented person, into the Northwest Army.
Yan Cheng and Leng Yan lived in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion for quite a long time, and they were always inseparable.
Whenever the Yun family sees Yan Cheng, they always see Leng Yan.
During these days, their attention was mainly focused on Yan Cheng, but they could not ignore the cold aura that Leng Yan exuded all day long.
The men of the Yun family all have a talent for martial arts, and naturally have a keen insight into martial arts masters.
Although Leng Yan is always around Yan Cheng, his every move reveals the temperament of a master.
In addition, they also noticed that Leng Yan would occasionally talk to Yan Cheng after Yan Cheng finished his class with Zhenbei Hou.
From these brief conversations, they could see that Leng Yan also had his own insights on leading troops in battle, and his talent should not be underestimated.
The Yun family has always valued talent, and they are well aware of the importance of talent in eliminating the Hu people.
Seeing a talent like Leng Yan, they naturally didn't want to miss him.
He had the idea of recruiting Leng Yan into the army early on, hoping that he could display his talents on the battlefield, defend his country, and make great achievements.
When Yan Cheng heard Yun Cong'an's words of poaching again, his expression did not change at all.
He gently pulled the reins and nodded to Yun Cong'an to look at Leng Yan, his tone revealing deep helplessness:
"I also really want Leng Yan to go and make a name for himself. It wouldn't be a big deal for him to stay by my side all day, but ask him if he's willing?"
Yun Cong'an looked at Leng Yan expectantly, his eyes full of desire, hoping that he would nod in agreement.
However, Leng Yan just glanced at him lightly, his eyes seemed to be able to see through people, and then he turned his head as if nothing had happened and drove the maroon horse under him forward.
The horse shone brightly in the sunlight, and the dust raised by its hooves filled the air.
Yun Cong'an sighed in disappointment, and that heavy sigh revealed his inner loss.
Yan Cheng shrugged helplessly, indicating that he couldn't persuade Leng Yan either.
Then, he squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and the horse rushed out like an arrow, chasing after Leng Yan.
Leng Yan didn't deliberately increase the distance between them, so Yan Cheng quickly caught up with him.
Yun Cong'an in the back was urgently mobilizing troops, and his voice echoed in the wind.
Yan Cheng and Leng Yan walked side by side again, and they still had some time to talk.
The distance between them was very close, and the two horses beneath them seemed to be communicating in low voices.
"Yun Cong'an is right. You have a talent for leading troops. If you are willing to join the army, you will definitely become a famous general. That would be better than being a guard by my side."
Yan Cheng hopes that Leng Yan can have a broader space for development.
"I don't want to achieve anything, I just want to be by your side."
Leng Yan's eyes were fixed on Yan Cheng, as if they were the only two people left in the world.
Even though it wasn't the first time Yan Cheng heard Leng Yan say this, he couldn't help but blush.
He shifted his gaze away from Leng Yan's scorching eyes for a moment, and tightened his grip on the reins, as if trying to suppress his inner turmoil.
When he spoke again, his voice was a little low and muffled.
"You don't have to be like this. You always felt uncomfortable in the complicated capital before. Now that there are no annoying people in the north, you should have more freedom."
Leng Yan shook his head and lowered his voice so that only the two of them could hear:
"In the past, in the capital, I couldn't accompany you most of the time. Now in the north, there are no complicated people and things. Even if I always stay by your side, no one will say anything."
Yan Cheng swallowed his saliva, suddenly turned his head, and said in a muffled voice: "You don't have to do this for me. You should have your own pursuits."
"Being by your side is what I pursue."
Leng Yan still spoke stubbornly, his voice very firm.
Yan Cheng covered his rosy face with his hands and raised his head, while his other hand, which was holding the reins, was scratching at the horse's back, his heart full of confusion.
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