After being busy for a long time, the meal was finally ready.
She was holding a large plate of steaming food, her face filled with a satisfied and happy smile. She slowly walked to Han Xin and gently placed the plate on the small table on the kang.
"Child, try it quickly and see if my cooking skills have deteriorated." The washerwoman said with a smile, her tone full of kindness.
Han Xin sat on the newly built kang, feeling the warmth coming from the surface, and couldn't help but marvel at the magic of the kang.
He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of boiled potato, put it in his mouth and chewed it carefully.
The potato had a soft and sweet texture and he was instantly amazed by the novel delicacy.
"Wow, these potatoes are delicious! I've never tasted anything so delicious before!"
Even though Han Xin later became famous as the "Military Genius", he was only a 19-year-old boy at this time.
Being a young boy, he opened his eyes wide with an expression of disbelief on his face.
He picked up another piece of fried potato shreds and put it in his mouth. The potato shreds were crispy and delicious, and paired with the special seasoning made by the floating mother, the taste was even more delicious.
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The bright red seasoning is also very addictive.
I think it was provided to Daqin by the immortal.
The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and his eyes sparkled with surprise.
"Mother Piao, you are amazing! These potatoes are so delicious whether boiled or fried!"
Han Xin exclaimed sincerely.
After hearing this, Piao Mu smiled from ear to ear: "As long as you like it, as long as you like it. Come, try this pork meat, which is also a new cooking method taught by the immortal. I guarantee that you will have an endless aftertaste."
Han Xin picked up a piece of pork and put it in his mouth. The pork had become tender and juicy after being carefully cooked by the floating mother, without any strange smell.
He savored it carefully, with an intoxicated expression on his face.
As he ate, he looked around. The warm kang, the delicious food, and the kind smile of the floating mother all made him feel extremely happy and satisfied.
This was the first full meal he had after his parents passed away.
In the past, when he came to eat and drink, he was always worried that Piaomu would have nothing to eat. Today, after seeing this year's harvest with his own eyes, he started eating with peace of mind.
After finishing his meal, Han Xin sat on the kang, holding hot water in his hands, his eyes still full of shock and contemplation about the changes in the Qin Dynasty.
"The changes in the Great Qin are so great! The appearance of the immortal is so bizarre..."
Thinking of this, he picked up the letter on the table, which was written by Liu Bang.
He met Liu Bang half a year ago when they were both wanted.
The two met each other because they had played tricks on the yamen runners together.
He told Han Xin in the letter that he was in Longchuan County and hoped that Han Xin could come to help.
He knew that this might be the opportunity he had been waiting for.
However, thinking of his current situation, Han Xin couldn't help but frown.
He has been wanted on some trumped-up charges since last year.
In order to avoid being arrested by the government, he had to hide everywhere and keep a low profile.
Now, even with Liu Bang's invitation, how could he easily leave this safe haven?
As night fell, Han Xin lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
He looked at the bright moonlight outside the window, his heart full of contradictions and struggles. Just then, he heard a slight sound of footsteps, and then the floating mother pushed the door open and walked in.
"Han Xin, why haven't you slept yet tonight?" Piao Mu asked with concern.
Han Xin sat up and said with a wry smile: "Piao Mu, I...I am thinking about something."
Piao Mu sat beside the bed, held his hand, and said gently: "My child, I know you are suffering. But you must believe that no matter what difficulties you encounter, there will always be a solution."
"Just like when you first came to me, you had nothing, not even a pair of warm clothes, but now, haven't you survived?"
Han Xin nodded, his eyes sparkling with gratitude, "Thank you, Piaomu. If it weren't for you, I would have died in a corner long ago."
The floating mother shook her head and said, "Alas, it is also our destiny."
Han Xin took a deep breath and said, "Piaomu, I want to tell you something. I received a letter and I want to go out for a walk."
When Piao Mu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She patted the back of Han Xin's hand and said, "Go ahead, kid. I believe you can make a name for yourself."
"By the way, Butcher Zhang's youngest son has gone to school. It seems that the government advocates that he should study for nine more years."
"I heard that you can get a full exemption from tuition fees and become an official! You like reading, so why don't you go to a school and have a look? But the best one is the one in Xianyang."
Han Xin's heart moved, and he was also very interested in this.
In the middle of the night, Han Xin lay in bed and recalled the scene of his childhood reading. Although he came from a poor family at that time, he had a special interest in military strategies.
He often studied military books such as "The Art of War" and "Six Strategies" under dim candlelight, dreaming that one day he would be able to command thousands of troops and bring peace to the world.
Maybe this time, he can go to Xianyang to take a look.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on every corner of the courtyard, Han Xin had already packed his bags and was ready to set off.
Piao Mu stood at the door, holding a package in her hand, which contained food and clothes that she had carefully prepared, as well as an amulet that she had sewn herself, which contained her infinite blessings and prayers for Han Xin.
"Child, this is what I prepared for you overnight. Remember to eat and drink well on the way and take good care of yourself." Piaomu's voice was choked with tears in her eyes.
Han Xin took the package, his heart aching. He bowed deeply and said gratefully: "Piaomu, I will never forget your kindness. When I come back, I will definitely let you live the best life."
Although Piaomu was not his mother, she was like his biological mother.
The floating mother smiled and nodded, tears flashing in her eyes, but also full of relief. "Go, child, I will wait for you here, always."
Han Xin turned around and set out for Longchuan.
That’s right, before going to Xianyang, he planned to go to Longchuan to meet Liu Bang first.
Along the way, he slept in the open air, but he never retreated.
After several days of trekking, Han Xin finally arrived in Longchuan County, where the scenery was beautiful and the people were simple and honest, which was completely different from the life of escape he had experienced before.
Following the instructions in the letter, he found the village of the Xiou people where Liu Bang lived.
When Liu Bang saw Han Xin, he was particularly happy. He held Han Xin's hand tightly, as if he saw hope for the future.
"Han Xin, you are finally here! I have been waiting for you for a long time. I know your talent and your experience, but please believe that if you follow me, you will have a stage to display your talent."
However, Han Xin was not as excited as Liu Bang. He told Liu Bang about his plan to go to Xianyang.
Liu Bang had not expected this. He personally poured a glass of wine for Han Xin and said, "Han Xin, I heard that you are talented and brave. Now we are in Longchuan County. Let's raise the banner with the help of the remaining forces of the Xiou people and work together for a great cause, okay?"
"Can you really let go of the knot in your heart and surrender to the Qin Dynasty?" Liu Bang's words were a poke in Han Xin's mouth.
If he really didn't mind, he wouldn't have come to Longchuan County first.
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