After breakfast, Bai Muyang took Tang Li and Uncle Li to the garrison.
After informing, the doorman led the person in.
The garrison commander's surname was Fang. He was in his early thirties and had a good relationship with Bai Muyang. He asked several people to sit in the living room and served them tea.
Uncle Li had never met a high-ranking official like the city's garrison commander, and he felt uneasy. However, a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. He had lived long enough to understand a few things. A city's garrison commander was in charge of the entire city's military strength. Uncle Bai knew the garrison commander, so maybe he could actually rescue Zhu Cheng!
Tang Li was much calmer and sat next to Bai Muyang, respectful and polite.
"Brother Bai, what do you want from me this time?"
"Captain Fang, a relative of mine was drafted into the army in Qinzhou City. His wife is pregnant. When they heard that the pillar of the family was arrested, the whole family felt like they couldn't survive. So I came to find out..." Bai Muyang said with a smile.
When Fang Shoubei heard this, he immediately understood what he meant and refused directly, "Brother Bai, I can't help you with this matter."
After Fang Shoubei's direct refusal, Bai Muyang realized that this matter was not simple.
"Captain Fang, is there something special about this conscription?"
Guard Fang glanced at them and said, "Brother Bai, I recently got a weapon that suits me. Can I take you to see it?"
Bai Muyang understood that Shoubei Fang wanted to talk to him alone. He exchanged a glance with Tang Li, then stood up and followed Shoubei Fang.
When the two men reached the room, Guard Fang said, "Brother Bai, we've known each other for eight years and have been friends since our time in the capital. Normally, I'd still be willing to give you a favor, but right now, I can't. The conscription is handled by the newly appointed General Zhenbei, and a mere guard like me can't handle it."
"General Zhenbei?" Bai Muyang was surprised.
This general has been stationed in the border area for many years. His surname is Cao, and Bai Muyang doesn’t know much about him.
"Yes, General Gu led the army to attack Daqi. The emperor was afraid that the Xiongnu in the north would take advantage of the opportunity to attack Dazhou, so he sent General Zhenbei to prevent the Xiongnu from invading. General Zhenbei didn't bring many soldiers with him, so he recruited 30,000 soldiers from five nearby cities. They are currently training in the barracks. If the Xiongnu attack, they will go straight to the battlefield." Guard Fang said, "This General Zhenbei is a killing god. No one dares to disobey him. Anyone who dares to touch his recruits will lose their heads."
Bai Muyang frowned slightly.
If that happens, we'll be in trouble.
His sister, who treated Lanhua as her own sister, was likened to her own sister. If she knew this news...
"Captain Fang, can we meet my relative?" Bai Muyang asked.
Guard Fang frowned and thought: "Yes, but you can only bring one person in, disguised as my personal soldier."
Bai Muyang knew that by doing this, Guard Fang had already given him great face, so he quickly thanked him.
"Brother Bai, I have to go to the barracks. With General Zhenbei here, all of us garrisons are under his command. He is a strict military commander, so we must report on time, otherwise we will be subject to military law."
"Okay, I'll take my leave then."
Shoubei Fang went to the military camp, while Bai Muyang took Tang Li and Uncle Li back to the inn.
Bai Muyang told the result, only concealing the part involving military intelligence. Tang Li and Uncle Li both looked unhappy.
In this case, it is impossible to rescue Zhu Cheng.
We can only pray that the Xiongnu will not invade and that war will not begin. Perhaps to save military rations, the General Zhenbei will release those who want to return.
However, since the conscription of young men was carried out with such great fanfare, it only shows that the possibility of not going to war is very low.
The Huns have always been eyeing us covetously. How could they not attack?
Isn’t it just for this battle that General Zhenbei is recruiting soldiers in such a domineering way?
Tang Li recalled the last time he met Zhu Cheng. Zhu Cheng knew that he was going to be a father, and he thought about working hard to make money and was excitedly planning for the future.
But I didn’t want to turn away…
Tang Li felt depressed when he thought about it.
"Captain Fang agreed to bring someone in to see Zhu Cheng." Bai Muyang said again.
Uncle Li quickly cheered up: "I'll go!"
"Uncle Li, it's very dangerous in the military camp." Bai Muyang said.
"I have to meet Ah Cheng once before I can explain to Lanhuaer. I will definitely be careful." Uncle Li said seriously.
Ah Cheng is a good boy, capable and filial. Uncle Li has long treated him as his own child.
Something had to be done to make life better for that child.
Uncle Li touched a silver bag hidden close to his body, hunched over and begged, "Master Bai, please help me arrange it."
Bai Muyang agreed: "Okay, tomorrow morning, we will go to the garrison."
After thanking him profusely, Uncle Li returned to his room. As soon as the door closed, his back became even more hunched, and he looked like he had lost his soul, his dry face devoid of any spirit.
Oh my God, why do you treat Lanhuaer like this?
How could Ah Cheng, such a good kid, end up in such a situation?
How come this damn General Zhenbei only harms poor people like them?
Uncle Li's tears flowed down the wrinkles on his face.
Tang Li felt upset and couldn't stay in the room, so he went to the tavern with Bai Muyang.
Since ancient times, taverns have been the best place to get information.
Tang Li wanted to know who this General Zhenbei was. In the original novel, she didn't remember such a person.
Tang Li and Bai Muyang sat in the tavern for an entire afternoon, and Tang Li finally knew what this General Zhenbei was all about.
This General Zhenbei was also a legendary figure. He was born a commoner, but relied entirely on his military achievements to climb up step by step and finally became a general.
The so-called military merit is actually the number of enemies killed in battle, which is built on countless bones.
It was rumored that this General Zhenbei was extremely ruthless and strict with his soldiers, enforcing strict military laws. His soldiers were very afraid of him and dared not disobey him.
"Do you think he will be as good as General Gu in a few years?"
"General Gu is a master of military strategy, and he eats and sleeps with his soldiers. How can this killer god compare to General Gu?"
"His military achievements were all earned at the cost of his soldiers' lives!"
"Yes, the sin of killing is too great. I have brought disaster upon my father, mother, wife, and children. That is why I am still alone now."
This General Zhenbei has a really bad reputation.
A general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers. If a general is greedy for credit, the lives of his soldiers will become even less valuable.
She was even more worried about Zhu Cheng.
At this moment, she felt even more strongly the importance of power. If it was Wei Qing, not Zhu Cheng, who was arrested this time, she, an ordinary citizen, would have been left with nothing to do but watch and pray.
A seed of desire to become stronger sprouted in Tangli's heart. Only by becoming stronger could he protect his family.
Bai Muyang looked at her delicate brows, which were tightly furrowed, and wanted to smooth them out. He raised his hand slightly, then put it back down.
"Brother, I want to eat candied haws." Tang Li said.
She felt depressed and wanted to eat something to relieve her depression.
Bai Muyang smiled gently: "Wait here, I'll go buy it."
Qi Yin turned around and wanted to jump out of the window to buy it, but was stopped by Bai Muyang.
"I'll go."
Bai Muyang went downstairs in person.
The spotless young man in white squeezed through the stalls, bought a string of candied haws, ran back and handed it to his sister.
Tangli took the candied haws, started eating, and finally a smile appeared on his face.
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