Chapter 745 747. Squeezed
The garrison commanders of the border towns took action before. In addition to Gu Wenheng's power to mobilize troops, there was another layer of relationship. Most of the garrison commanders here were Cao Xiangqian's former subordinates, so they were able to do things particularly efficiently.
Gu Wenheng borrowed the other party's manpower, so when he arrived at the place, he naturally had to go to express his gratitude. After all, in the future, this area would have to rely on these guards to help clear the wild animals on the mountain.
"Lord Gu, you are too polite. This is what our garrison commander should do, but the local officials didn't ask for it before, so it's difficult for us to do it for them." General Yun didn't expect Gu Wenheng to be so generous. He brought tens of thousands of kilograms of food with him this time.
To be honest, they had helped to clear the wild animals in the mountains before, and they did not suffer any loss. In those days, the officers and soldiers in their barracks had improved food, and they could smell meat on the dinner table every day. He really hoped that there would be such a good thing in the future and they could have such a harvest.
They were the commanders of the border town and could not leave without being transferred, let alone go into the mountains to hunt on such a large scale.
Gu Wenheng, "You have worked hard in this place. There is only so much I can do. These are the food I purchased personally, and they will also allow the soldiers to have a few full meals."
Having lived in Lucheng, Gu Wenheng knew well the hardships of these border town defenders.
Although the several small border countries here are usually well-behaved, the place where they are located is very poor.
In addition to the military rations allocated from above, they also had to grow vegetables and dig mushrooms nearby to make a living.
No war means no extra income for these soldiers.
It is difficult to support a family with the little military salary every day.
Gu Wenheng certainly didn't just want to send warmth. As for Hexi and Henan County next to this border city, they would have to rely on each other in the future, so they had to maintain a good relationship.
Taking advantage of the prey he had hunted on the road, he drank and talked with the soldiers. In the end, both sides were satisfied and they dispersed.
Gu Benluo helped the slightly tipsy Gu Wenheng back to the yurt, carefully helped him onto the couch, and was about to turn around to pour him some water when he saw that Gu Wenheng had opened his eyes and sat up.
"Dad, you're not drunk?" Gu Benluo breathed a sigh of relief, but still poured him a cup of tea, "Drink some water first."
Gu Wenheng finished drinking the water in the cup and said, "When have you ever seen your father drunk when you were out?
Accommodation here is limited, so don't go back and squeeze in with those brothers, just stay at my place for a night."
Gu Benluo's eyes sparkled after hearing this, "Dad, does this count as special treatment for me?"
Gu Wenheng gave him a brain-splitting look, "I am thinking about you and your brothers. You are not a good sleeper. So many people are crowded together. You are affecting everyone. No one can rest well. I am afraid that tomorrow's trip will be delayed."
Gu Benluo touched his slightly painful forehead and complained, "Dad, I sleep very well.
You have never had a good rest with your brothers. When they sleep, they grind their teeth and talk in their sleep from time to time. Every time I have to plug my ears to get a good rest.
Dad, haven't we just arrived at the border town? Why are we leaving now? Why don't you stay a few more days?"
Gu Benluo had been in Lucheng for several years and had followed Zhou Shixiong into the military camp many times. He had a natural liking for the generals in the army and naturally wanted to stay here for a few more days.
Gu Wenheng, “With so many of us here, we are also a burden to others.
If you like, I'll have someone take you here to stay for a while, what do you think?"
Gu Benluo immediately made a decision, "Dad, you're not here, what's the point of me staying here alone?
Besides, I haven’t seen my mother and brother for a long time, and I miss them very much.”
Gu Benluo knew in his heart that there was a big difference between this place and Lucheng. In the military camp over there, everyone was a familiar uncle or aunt, but here they were all strangers to him.
People would greet him warmly for the sake of his father, but it still lacked a little meaning.
"Dad, you said that Mom has opened restaurants and inns, so can we eat ready-made food when we go back?"
Gu Benluo has really suffered a lot these days. Although he was greeted everywhere he went, Gu Wenheng did not give them any special honors and always made them eat and live with the subordinates.
At the beginning, they could use their own private money to improve their meals, but later on, everyone's pockets became emptier and emptier, except for the occasional prey they could hunt to satisfy their hunger.
"You can't bear it?" Gu Wenheng touched his head. He missed his wife and youngest son at home. "I remember those days when you just got out. Life was so carefree that I didn't even remember to write a letter to your mother."
Gu Benluo said quickly, “Dad, I can endure the hardship, but I miss my mother.
Shouldn't we be able to go home in about ten days?"
Gu Wenheng, "If nothing unexpected happens on the way, we should be able to arrive before the Little New Year. But we may have to rush a little later."
Thinking about returning home soon, Gu Wenheng found the boy in front of him more pleasing to the eye. "You have to eat more these days. Your body is strong, but you are dark and thin. Don't go back, or your mother will think I abused you."
As he spoke, he pinched Gu Benluo's cheek. His originally chubby face now seemed difficult to pinch.
Gu Benluo turned his head, shook off Gu Wenheng's evil hands, and quickly protected his cheeks with both hands, "Dad, then you have to give me more delicious food, you can't just pinch the swelling."
Gu Wenheng scolded with a smile, "You little bastard, if you can pinch it until it swells, I'll pinch you a few more times.
Isn't it just some delicious food? Starting tomorrow, I'll have someone send you some cakes every day."
"Ah, cakes?" Gu Benluo was a little dissatisfied and yelled, "Those are feminine things. You should eat big chunks of meat, so that you can grow taller."
Gu Wenheng stretched out his hand and pressed his little head and rubbed it, "What are you thinking about? It's good enough for us to have a full meal when we go out, and you're still thinking about eating big chunks of meat.
Do you just want to eat the big piece of meat by yourself? The other brothers are watching you."
Gu Benluo, "...Alas, my mother will be worried about me when she returns..."
Gu Wenheng, "..."
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Of course, Jin Qianqian had no time to think about him. It was almost the end of the year and it was also their first year spent in Yi Province. They had to get to know many local customs and habits all over again.
The entire mansion was cleaned and redecorated, and some preparations before the New Year were also in full swing.
Over at Tianfu Restaurant, business is getting better day by day.
As for the Tianle Restaurant across the street, although it seems to be packed with guests these days after the big discount last time, it is actually making a loss every day.
What made Manager Huang most angry was that these people took advantage of the situation and often asked when the event would continue. After all, anyone would be willing to enjoy the restaurant's services by using the money from their family's daily expenses.
Seeing no income in the account book, he didn't know how to face his boss's anger.
(End of this chapter)
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