The Qiao family members were all worried, because fighting a war was not like fighting bandits; it was a battlefield where swords and spears had no eyes and blood flowed like rivers, and they were fighting against a larger force than the enemy.
Should all seven go? And will all seven of them come back safely?
The three brothers had only been in the army for a short time when they were about to be sent to fight. What about the soldiers and captains?
It must be said that ordinary people have a natural fear of war.
"Grandma, listen to me."
Da Meng told the Qiao family about his practical victory on the coaching field today.
"So this caught General Guan's attention, and he decided to send us to gain experience. If we win the battle, we will benefit from it."
"Those formations and moves were devised by Lian'er. General Guan said he wouldn't forget Lian'er when the time comes."
"Wars usually involve tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people, but this time only three thousand people came. Entrusting us with this task is a great favor to us."
"So many people want this opportunity, but they can't get it."
When he said that, the Qiao family all understood that he wasn't sending them to their deaths, but rather that he had gained General Guan's greater attention in practice, which was why General Guan entrusted him with such an important task.
The enemy only has three thousand men. If we win, we win and it counts as a merit. We don't need to worry too much about our lives and property.
If a large force were to arrive, it might not even be the Qiao family's turn to make a contribution.
"That's a good thing." Old Man Qiao nodded, his face very solemn: "Since you're going, then use all your skills to repel the enemy, and come back safely."
"Sir, don't worry. General Guan said that reinforcements will be prepared. If we can't handle it, there will be backup."
Ultimately, General Guan wanted to see how effective those formations were.
If we successfully repel the enemy, then the entire camp will train to improve overall strength.
His words reassured the Qiao family even more.
"This is your first time fighting a war, so you must be careful and cautious. Don't underestimate the enemy. It is said that the people of Kui Niu are fierce, and their soldiers will be even more difficult to deal with," said Madam Feng.
"Aunt, I'll remember that."
"Wife, I'm going. I'll try to kill as many soldiers as possible. If I can become a squad leader, that would be even better. Then you'll be the squad leader's wife," Qiao Laosan said to Lü Shi, half-seriously and half-jokingly.
But in my heart, I viewed this matter with great reverence and solemnity.
The eldest brother, the second brother, and he all wanted to show off their skills and let General Guan see them.
Although they are old, they still have lofty ambitions. No, they are not old; they still have plenty of years to show themselves.
Now, the opportunity has arrived!
Lady Lü said, "Becoming a squad leader is good, but the most important thing is that you are well. Nothing is more important than life."
"I'll listen to my wife," Qiao Laosan promised.
After seeing the men off, the women stood at the door for a long time, until their figures completely disappeared at the end of the road. They were filled with both anticipation and worry, hoping that they would do good deeds and worrying that something bad would happen to them.
Lingyin lowered her eyes, looking somewhat distressed.
"Yin'er, don't be afraid. You don't know, they've repelled the fiercest bandits. Their soldiers train every day without slacking off. They've even practiced a new formation. The enemy probably won't be able to react. There won't be any problems," Madam Feng comforted her daughter-in-law.
She understood her daughter-in-law's feelings; they had only been married a short time, and Dayong was about to go to war.
What if something really happens?
But more than that, she believed in her son's safe return.
“I’m not afraid.” Ling Yin raised her eyes, her gaze firm: “As soldiers, especially as leaders, they have the responsibility to protect their country. If they retreat now that the enemy is invading, I will look down on them.”
She just wanted to see him right now.
Although she believed in his abilities, who could say for sure on the battlefield?
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