"I understand, Uncle San, you can rest assured!"
"Haha, my mother, quickly sew me a pair of thick-soled cotton boots, some gloves, and the masks that Yonglu and the others wear!"
The men, young and old, were very happy and urged their wives to go home with them. They quickly prepared things that needed to be prepared, whether they should be prepared or not!
Without going into details about how the family was planning to start the ice lantern business, let's just say that the convoy left Tai'an and headed for the border.
It was a cold winter day, and there were not many people on the road. Occasionally, there was a snow pit, but it took a lot of effort to get there. But fortunately, the border defense army was well-known, so there was no need to worry about bandits or horse bandits, and the journey was safe and smooth.
After reaching the border, Chen Zhao decided to let the caravan rest inside the border for one night because of the cold weather. The things to be sent to the military camp could be loaded into one carriage.
The inn where everyone stayed was run by a friend of Chen Zhao, and their safety was guaranteed, so Tai Jiye invited Chen Zhao to visit the military camp together.
As for Tai Yonglu, Tai Yongyue and Chen Ruiyang, the three boys were already howling and couldn't wait to rush out.
The leader of the Chen family's guards is also capable and can definitely protect the convoy. Hengqi and others also took the initiative to ask to go to the military camp together and visit their old brothers who they were familiar with.
So, a group of about ten people followed a carriage and walked out of the checkpoint under the midday sun.
Unexpectedly, they had not walked far when a group of people came running towards them, and everyone quickly made way to the side of the road.
Tai Yonglu, with sharp eyes, suddenly shouted loudly from his position on the shaft of the cart, "Brother, brother!"
The young man on the first horse immediately turned around and took off his helmet, revealing a familiar face.
It’s really Yongan!
Everyone was so surprised that they came forward to speak.
"Yong'an, we met you here? We were just about to go to the military camp to deliver something to you!"
"Where are you going? Are you in a hurry?"
Yong'an got off the horse, patted his younger brother and hugged his uncle. He was very happy.
"It's nothing serious for me to come out. I'm just going to help Uncle He get some things from the General's Mansion." He thought for a moment and said, "Uncle San, Uncle Chen, military orders are hard to disobey! I still need to go to the General's Mansion. You guys walk slowly, I'll catch up soon. Then we'll meet at the camp gate!"
"Okay, business is more important!" Tai Jiye responded immediately. "Go and do your thing. We don't have any urgent matters. Your mother just prepared some clothes and some other things for you, as well as a few baskets of frozen dumplings. Everyone is thinking of giving them to you personally!"
Tai Yonglu, Tai Yongyue and Chen Ruiyang all rushed to present the treasure and held on to their eldest brother's arm tightly.
"Brother, brother! I hunted this wild boar myself. It's super big and super fat!"
"And me, and me! Big brother, the dumplings my mother made for you are full of meat, and they ooze oil when you bite them!"
Tai Yongan was so happy that his big white teeth popped out to rustle in the breeze. The soldiers behind him, who all lived in the same tent, were so excited that their eyes lit up as they listened.
Needless to say, I have a great meal today, and I can benefit from Yong'an again!
After a few simple words, Yong'an reluctantly saw everyone off, then rode his horse towards the general's mansion.
A simple-minded soldier couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yongan, are we going to buy some buns for our snack later?"
As a result, before Yongan could respond, his brothers' saliva had sprayed all over his head and face.
"You idiot, why don't you use your brain! Yongan's family has sent meat dumplings, who would want to eat buns?"
"Yes, yes, the food sent by Yongan's family is the most delicious. No other buns can compare to it!"
"If you want to eat buns, go by yourself. I want to go back to eat dumplings!"
Tai Yongan laughed heartily. Knowing that everyone was afraid of missing out on this opportunity, he replied, "Don't worry. My brother just told me that we have several baskets of frozen dumplings at home, more than enough for us. Let's finish our work first and then go back early. If we're late, Uncle He might snatch them away again!"
"Oh, it's possible! Hurry up, hurry up!" Everyone shouted, swinging the whips in their hands until they started smoking.
Fortunately, the mission went smoothly. After getting the things, everyone hurried back quickly and finally met up with the carriage in front of the camp gate.
He Xiong received a message at the camp gate and guessed that someone from the Tai family had arrived, so he naturally took it in. Before he could say anything, he saw Yong'an and the others running towards him frantically, and the snow splashed by their horses' hooves almost covered his face.
He Xiong laughed and scolded, "You little bastard, why are you in such a hurry? How can I neglect my own family?"
Tai Jiye laughed heartily and bluntly exposed his nephew's little thoughts.
"Brother He misunderstood. He's not worried that you'll treat us badly. He's worried that the delicious food we prepared at home will be robbed!"
He Xiong finally understood and scolded him with a smile, "You little bastard, you're just a greedy person! So, if I don't rob half of them, I'll be sorry for the bad reputation I've got!"
Everyone laughed, exchanged a few words, and then entered the military camp together.
Hengqi and others said hello to He Xiong, and then took the roast chicken and meat patties they had prepared to go find old friends they knew.
In the end, the only people He Xiong really had to entertain and arrange were the three uncles and nephews of the Tai family, plus the two uncles and nephews of Chen Zhao and Ruiyang!
He Xiong was familiar with Tai Jiye and several children, except Chen Zhao, who seemed a little unfamiliar.
Last time, Chen Zhao learned the news of his family being destroyed on the grassland, and rushed back to Tai'an in a hurry, so he had no chance to meet He Xiong.
But he had heard the Tai family mention He Xiong many times. Their family's caravan often went in and out of the grassland, and making friends with the border generals guarding the border had only benefits and no disadvantages.
What's more, he has some arrangements in the south. Maybe after he finally takes revenge, he will not be able to stay in Wei anymore. He wants to retreat to the grassland royal court to avoid the limelight, and he cannot afford to offend the border guards.
When He Xiong heard that Chen Zhao was Chen Ruiyang's uncle and was half a Tai family member, he felt a little closer to him. When he heard Chen Zhao's open-minded words and broad knowledge, he was even happier.
Yongan looked at his team members standing guard outside the tent, their necks stretched out three feet long. He couldn't help but take advantage of the opportunity to say to his uncle, "Uncle, how much food did you bring from home? Can I share some with the brothers?"
"Of course!" Tai Jiye responded immediately. "We brought you eight baskets of frozen dumplings. Take four, and give the other four to Uncle He. As for the other meat sauces and pickles, they were prepared specially for you by your second aunt. Don't give them away; keep them for yourself to satisfy your cravings later."
"There's another package, which contains the cashmere gloves, masks, clothes, and shoes your mother prepared for you. Put them away too. Zhuzhu, thinking of you as her elder brother, gave you five taels of silver and a bag of snacks, which are also in the package!"
Tai Yongan nodded as he listened, and his nose felt a little sour when he thought of his family who loved and cared about him.
It would be fine for others, but his younger sister is only a few years old, but she already knows how to take care of him as her big brother!
"I understand, Third Uncle. I will definitely keep it well and will never waste it easily."
Tai Yonglu, Tai Yongyue and Chen Ruiyang couldn't sit still and stood up and shouted.
"Brother, let us help you unload your things!"
"I'm going too! I'm going too!"
Tai Yongan also wanted his younger brothers to see the military camp he loved and to let them know his soldiers, so he invited them to leave the tent together.
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