"Trusted by someone? Who?" Chang Suining also stopped and turned to look at Chu Xing with questioning eyes.
The east was already filled with rosy clouds and the sun was about to rise. The bright sunlight fell on Chang Suining's body, hands, and the dagger she was holding.
"It's General Cui." Chu Xing's voice was a little lower, but it was clear enough to reach Chang Suining's ears.
After a moment, Chang Suining lowered her eyes and looked at the dagger in her hand. Suddenly, she felt enlightened. She wondered who cared so much about this sea area. It turned out to be Cui Jing.
Chu Xing did not forget to explain: "Girl, you don't know that this Taihu Navy has a close relationship with the Xuan Ce Army... More than ten years ago, after we followed His Royal Highness the Late Crown Prince to repel the Japanese army, Taihu bandits were rampant. His Royal Highness the Late Crown Prince was worried about the people's livelihood in Taihu, so he left two thousand navy soldiers to garrison Taihu and eliminate the surrounding water bandits."
"After that, these two thousand people were recruited on the spot and gradually expanded to eight thousand people. Slowly, they became known as the Taihu Navy, and were highly respected by the people of Taihu."
"But I heard that five or six years ago, after the former commander of the Taihu Navy died, there was a fight between the old and new factions, and they almost fell apart..." Chu Xing roughly explained what he knew: "In the end, it was Grand Admiral Cui who secretly stepped in and resolved the matter."
"Commander Zhan, who is now in charge of 8,000 Taihu naval forces, is a former subordinate of Grand Admiral Cui... but not many people know about this."
Chu Xingdao said, "Over the years, thanks to the presence of Commander Zhan, the Taihu Lake Navy has not been abandoned. Not only have they been diligent in military training, they have also produced many capable people in flood control. In the past five years, there have been no major floods in Taihu Lake."
In short, they not only dealt with the pirates, but also dealt with the flood disasters, which brought real benefits to the local people.
Chang Suining's eyebrows relaxed slightly, but she couldn't help but feel a different kind of doubt. She had seen Cui Jing's care for the Xuan Ce Army, but she only found out today that he actually cared about the Taihu Navy, which had the same origin as the Xuan Ce Army...
It felt as if the trees she had planted and the seeds she had buried in the past had all been carefully watered and pruned by him, and taken good care of without any mistakes.
Every road she has walked has never become desolate and abandoned due to the passage of time and changes in the world.
So, what was Cui Jing's mentality when he was doing these things over the years?
Chang Suining was curious, and the familiar question came to her mind again - had she and Cui Jing really never met before? "With all these connections, Commander Zhan would have done this 'absenteeism' this time." Chu Xing said: "When they appeared, the two thousand people in front were wearing the old armor of the former Xuan Ce Army, and the flag of the Xuan Ce Army was also erected on the warship in front -"
At that time, not only were the Japanese troops shocked, but he himself could not help but feel excited. Soon, everyone around him was excited and shouted: [Xuan Ce's navy is here to help!]
Taihu Lake is close to the coast of Runzhou. The Taihu navy goes to sea for training every year. Half of the original 2,000 soldiers from Xuan Ce's army are still there. Although they are no longer young, they are still as aggressive as they were in the past when it comes to killing Japanese pirates.
The Japanese pirates quickly panicked, and within half a day, they fled.
"This is the residual power of the former Crown Prince..." Chu Xing, who had personally participated in the battle, was now full of emotion: "They are willing to make an exception and leave Taihu Lake to come to help at the risk of their lives. In addition to the request from General Cui, perhaps they have not forgotten their responsibilities and bloodiness as members of the Xuan Ce Army in the past."
"They are now the Inner Lake Navy, responsible for the safety of the people of Taihu Lake. Defending the coastal defense is not within their duties." Chang Suining said seriously: "We should thank them."
"Yes." Chu Xing continued, "After repelling the Japanese army, Commander Zhan urged us to come to Jiangdu as soon as possible. First, they had already deserted their posts, so it was not appropriate for them to leave Taihu Lake too far. Second, Commander Zhan said--"
At this point, Chu Xing smiled and said, "Their Taihu Navy carries the resounding reputation of the former Xuan Ce Army, and their actions always attract more attention. They cannot come to Jiangdu again and take away our original credit. Therefore, they only need to wait for the victory news from afar in Runzhou."
Chang Suining's lips curved slightly: "How can they be sure that we, a bunch of small fry, can protect Jiangdu and win this battle?"
Chu Xing half-jokingly said: "I don't know about that, maybe it's because the girl is famous." Or maybe it was just a polite remark that sounded auspicious.
Chang Suining doesn't think so.
The reason why the Taihu Navy believed that she could win was probably because someone else believed that she could win - that person must be very important, so the Taihu Navy believed and obeyed whatever he said.
That person believed that she could win, but was also afraid that it would be too difficult for her to win, so he always tried to find ways to help her.
But she was also afraid that this "self-willed" and "insignificant" help would hinder her actions and rob her and her soldiers of the glory they had fought for with their blood and lives.
Therefore, he always stood far away like this, with careful thoughts, without making any sound, yet like the sweet dew and rain, caring and considerate.
This is the Cui Lingan behind her. He is like this this time and like this in everything.
The moment Chang Suining stepped into the cabin, he grasped the dagger with both hands, and his eyebrows, which were stained with blood, raised slightly.
Strangely enough, she suddenly wanted to see him.
In her actions, when facing people she knows, she mostly divides them into "should see" and "should not see", and rarely does she "want to see". But for a person like this, it would be hard to make anyone not want to see him, right?
Wait until next year.
Next year, she will restore peace to this sea area. If the northern border is safe and sound under the garrison of Xuan Ce’s army, she will try to invite him to Jiangdu.
When the time comes, she will entertain him with Jiangdu's best scenery, the most fragrant wine, and the most prosperous new outlook on people's livelihood.
Cui Ling'an deserves the best and most attentive hospitality.
After watching Chang Suining walk into the cabin, when Chu Xing was about to leave, he met Lieutenant General Jin who was coming towards him.
After the great victory, Vice General Jin calmed down from his great joy, and now a layer of silent sadness appeared on his face.
The two soldiers behind him had the same expression, and in their hands, they were holding a broad-backed sword decorated with copper rings.
Chu Xing looked over and was stunned: "...Why is the general's Zhan Xiu here? The general is here too?"
When he arrived, the sound of fighting was already overwhelming, and the battle was so intense that no one had time to discuss anything in detail.
At this moment, looking at Zhan Xiu who seemed to be brought back as a relic, and the expressions of Deputy General Jin and others, Chu Xing's eyes almost went dark.
"The general...died in battle." Lieutenant General Jin's voice was hoarse and trembling, and he clenched his fists tightly.
Chu Xing stood there in a daze, his face pale. After a long while, he asked stiffly, "...Where is the general's body?"
"We have only found Zhan Xiu now. I have asked the soldiers who are collecting the bodies to pay more attention..." Deputy General Jin said with red eyes: "At that time, General Dian and the general jumped into the sea and were chased by the Japanese pirates in the water. Maybe they stayed in the sea..."
"Adian too..." Chu Xingqiang steadied himself, and after a moment, he suddenly walked forward. He wanted to go and find them himself. He couldn't let the general and General Adian stay in the cold Yellow Ocean!
He wanted to take the general back to land for burial before the soil froze...
Chu Xing's eyes were filled with tears, and he did not forget to tell Deputy General Jin: "You, don't go in yet... let the girl stay alone for a while."
The girl's behavior just now was very abnormal, but this phenomenon is very common on the battlefield. After losing important brothers and comrades, many soldiers often choose to deliberately avoid talking about it at the end of the war. The more they behave in this way, the heavier the blow they have suffered.
Chu Xing was thinking randomly, and just as Lieutenant General Jin responded "yes", he saw two military doctors walking out of the cabin.
Then, a tall figure with a lot of wounds wrapped around his body followed out.
Vice Admiral Jin was shocked: "?!"
The figure saw Deputy General Jin and the others, and walked towards Zhan Xiu in surprise: "Did you find Uncle Chang's knife? Give it to me quickly, Uncle Chang is groggy and crying while looking for his knife!"
Chang Kuo developed a high fever and while in a coma, he cried and called for His Highness and his Zhan Xiu.
Lieutenant General Jin's feet trembled, he staggered back a step, opened his mouth, but without asking a single question, he rushed into the cabin.
Chu Xing, who had experienced great joy and great sorrow in a short period of time and had been repeatedly beaten by the two, also suddenly followed in.
Afterwards, the two men who had been lost and found again, along with several generals who had followed closely, all surrounded the unconscious Chang Kuo and burst into tears.
After listening to them crying for a while, Chang Suining realized that they didn't even know that Old Chang was still alive.
Chang Suining looked at Yuan Xiang. This quick-witted man didn't say anything. However, with everyone busy fighting, it was normal for information to be delayed in the chaos.
Tens of thousands of soldiers and generals thought that "General Chang was dead". Then when old Chang "resurrected" and reappeared in front of people, some people were bound to be scared.
Yuan Xiang looked at Wu Jue who was sitting cross-legged and peeling an orange - he thought Master Wu Jue had said it, no, now he should be called "Master Xuan Yangzi" to the outside world, this is Master Wu Jue's new nickname.
However, Yuanxiang felt that changing "Yangzi" to "Juzi" would be more appropriate.
Wu Jue ate the orange with a groan - this old Chang, who was unconscious, only called out for His Highness, Zhan Xiu, and that kid Sui An, and didn't mention him once. It was obvious that he didn't have him in his mind. The mutton soup was boiled in vain!
As he was thinking this, he heard some whispers coming out of Chang Kuo's mouth, and he vaguely called out a woman's name.
Deputy General Jin, who was lying on the edge of the couch, stopped crying immediately, focused his mind, and put his ear close to listen carefully.
Chang Kuo: "Li..."
"Cough!" Chang Suining suddenly coughed.
Deputy General Jin, holding the jade pendant, refused to give up. He asked in a tone that seemed to be concerned but was actually gossipy: "General, what did you say?"
Chang Kuo was confused, but he also said in a low voice with a sense of grievance: "With this woman who seduced me and then abandoned me...there is nothing to say..."
Deputy General Jin's eyes and mouth suddenly became as round as eggs: "......!"
There was a moment of silence in the cabin. Everyone looked stunned and surprised, but the flames of gossip could not help but burn in their eyes.
What is this? The iron-blooded, hot-tempered, loyal and brave marquis, a poor creature who suddenly changed and begged for mercy? ! "..." Seeing that Chang Kuo seemed to want to continue nagging, Chang Suining forcibly interrupted it all: "Just now the military doctor said that Dad should not be disturbed--"
If things continue to develop like this, I am afraid that although Lao Chang will not die in the battle, he will experience another kind of death.
Such a great favor was shown to him that when Old Chang woke up, he should have prepared a feast to express his gratitude to her.
Deputy General Jin and others were all driven out.
Soon, only Chang Suining, Wu Jue and Adian were left by Chang Kuo's side.
After seeing the person leave, Chang Suining moved closer and asked in a persuasive tone: "You seduced me and then abandoned me... then what?"
Wu Jue also put down the orange skillfully and leaned over to listen.
When Ah Dian was about to move forward, Wu Jue waved his hand at him and whispered, "Go away, kid, you can't listen!"
Adian quickly covered his ears.
This "interrogation" during the illness did not yield much, which was very regretful for Chang Suining and Wu Jue.
But he also knew a few things here and there. He abandoned her after having sex with her and refused to admit it... Doesn't this mean that Lao Chang was the one who was abandoned? "I didn't realize that Lao Chang hid it so deeply..." Wu Jue sighed twice: "I just don't know which heroine has such courage."
Chang Suining nodded. She was familiar with this heroine.
But she always felt it difficult to reveal secrets on behalf of her father. There were some things that Lao Chang could say but she couldn't.
However, now that Lao Chang has escaped death, he is still talking about her, which shows that he cares about her... After this, I wonder if he will have any new insights and choices?
These were not Chang Suining's forte, so she had no intention of getting involved and just watched the show as a spectator.
After leaving someone to take care of Chang Kuo, Chang Suining fell asleep.
After sleeping for half a day, he got up at the right time, stretched, washed his face, and left the cabin.
Chang Suining raised his hands to cover his eyes and squinted at the sun hanging in the sky.
It's time to sleep, the sun has risen, it's time to go get Fujiwara no Maro's dog head.
Following Chang Suining's order, more than 30,000 soldiers were ready.
There were more or less scars and tears on their faces and armor, just like the well-prepared warships and battle flags, which also had collisions, cracks, and bloodstains. These marks were like a heavy glory, which did not diminish their majesty, but instead announced to the world their fearlessness and extraordinary feats.
In the daytime, the scarlet color on the sea is even more dazzling.
Rows of warships sailed against the wind, cutting through the water curtain that glowed a strange golden red under the sunlight, and marched into the deeper parts of the ocean.
The half-day rest was too hasty, so Chang Suining let the soldiers take turns to rest on the boat during the voyage.
Half of these 37,000 soldiers followed Chu Xing back from Runzhou, and the rest were all healthy without any serious injuries. Taking turns to rest along the way was enough for them to replenish their strength.
The ones who really needed rest were the remnants of Fujiwara no Maro.
Most of them were injured, some seriously, and their warships were badly damaged. After escaping a hundred miles with the wind overnight, they had to stop to rest and catch their breath.
Before they could recover from the shock, the panicked sentinels had already brought back news that Sheng's army was dispatched to pursue them.
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