Actually, the old general didn't need to do that.
If the soldiers ran out of food, he could have kept some for himself.
But he wasn't willing.
"Grandpa..."
"Why don't we take advantage of Grandpa's strength and get things done for you first?"
Han Yuchen was quite surprised by the old general's sudden change of heart.
"Grandpa, Xue'er has a family. How can I get married if her parents don't agree?"
"That's easy. You can get married here first, and then have a proper ceremony when you get back."
This… Han Yuchen actually thought it seemed like a good idea.
"Then I'll ask Xue'er what she thinks."
Looking at his grandson, whose tone had become noticeably more assertive, the old general muttered under his breath:
"A son is like a tree that cannot be kept at home once he grows up."
"What?"
Han Yuchen didn't hear clearly, but the old general waved his hand:
"You should rest for a while. I'll have them give you a bowl of porridge later. Porridge is the best thing to eat around here right now."
"But you should be content. I haven't been able to afford a bowl of wine for two days. I'll bring a bowl over to that girl later. She must be hungry after traveling such a long way."
My maternal grandfather was a very kind person. Although he didn't like that he married a village girl, he still cared about Han Luoxue a lot.
"Grandpa, how many days have the soldiers outside gone without food?"
Han Yuchen frowned. He had originally wanted to discuss the matter of grain with Han Luoxue beforehand, but now it seemed that it would have to be brought forward.
"It's been seven or eight days, hasn't it?"
Even the old general wasn't sure; everyone took turns eating, having a bowl every few days, so how long had they been starving?
"General, something terrible has happened! Something terrible has happened!"
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