Jiang He turned around and unexpectedly saw a person: Jiang Hai.
Jiang Hai, who was usually reserved, stood on the city wall and shouted loudly: "Well done, Second Brother!"
Jiang Hai blushed as soon as he finished shouting.
The people rejoiced.
The twin brothers from the General's Mansion were a legend in the capital.
The fact that the top scholars in both the civil and military examinations came from the same family once caused a sensation.
Now the two brothers appeared at the city gate at the same time, and people looked at them with curiosity.
Indeed, one is a scholar and the other a warrior, each with their own unique style.
"Third brother, I will return to the manor after I go back to the palace to report." Jiang He shouted, there were just too many people.
Jiang Hai nodded vigorously.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Jiang Hai looked expressionlessly at the person beside him, "You got what you wanted!"
Jiang Zhongyong threw away the hat in his hand, "You brat, you didn't even recognize me."
But he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Jiang Hai was speechless. "Father covered it up so well, even if my second brother saw it, he wouldn't dare to recognize him!"
Jiang Zhongyong chuckled awkwardly, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."
The third son was shy by nature, but he was also willing to play along with his father.
Jiang Zhongyong is becoming more and more like a playful old man as he gets older.
Upon hearing that his son had returned in triumph today, he immediately went to the city gate to greet him.
Jiang He was the most unexpected of his three sons.
Jiang Zhongyong had always thought that he was hopeless and incompetent.
Unexpectedly, not only did he become the top martial arts champion, but he also won a great victory on his first battlefield. He truly deserves to be called his son.
The gratified old father insisted on going to the city gate to personally pick up his son.
As a general who retired early, Jiang Zhongyong actually misses the battlefield very much.
But he may never have that chance in his lifetime.
His son, however, was more outstanding than his father.
Jiang Zhongyong's first battle was not a great victory.
He was proud to have such a son.
How could he miss the grand occasion of his son's return to Beijing?
There were just too many people at the city gate.
Jiang Zhongyong was worried that revealing his identity would be used against him by those with ulterior motives, causing trouble for his son.
So he forced Jiang Hai to shout Jiang He's name loudly.
Let his second son see how proud his father is of him.
Jiang Zhongyong watched the river recede into the distance, his heart filled with emotion.
He turned to Jiang Hai and said, "Let's go, let's go back to the mansion first."
Jiang Hai nodded and followed behind his father.
Today, a banquet is being held in the palace to welcome Jiang He and cleanse him of the dust of the past.
He won't be returning home anytime soon.
But ever since he saw Jiang He, Jiang Zhongyong has been desperately wanting to see his son and hear him tell everything about the battlefield.
Jiang Zhongyong remained silent throughout the journey, seemingly deep in thought.
Jiang Hai didn't disturb him, but just walked quietly.
Seeing my second brother's spirited appearance today, my father will surely be reminded of the days when we fought on the battlefield.
Over the years, Jiang Hai had known that his father could never truly let go of the battlefield.
However, in order for the family to live in peace, the father voluntarily relinquished his military power.
Jiang Hai still remembers the night his father handed over military power; he sat alone in the courtyard all night, gazing northwest.
Later, when the Northwest was in dire need of military assistance and the emperor had no suitable generals, he called upon the Jianghuai region.
He was appointed as the new Grand General.
My father's mind wasn't as preoccupied as it used to be.
Now that his second brother has achieved great success, his father could not contain his excitement.
She insisted on going to the city gate to greet her son today, but dared not go openly.
As long as he removes his hat, the people will be the ones watching him.
Jiang Hai felt ashamed. There was a big, burly man standing next to him, but he was acting coy, as if he was afraid that others would see his face.
Especially when his father made him shout "Jiang He," he thought he would be so ashamed that he would crawl into a hole in the ground.
Surprisingly, he was not intimidated at all; on the contrary, he was incredibly proud when he shouted out the name of the river.
This is his second brother, and he is very proud of him!
After returning home, Jiang Zhongyong went to his study and took out a yellowed booklet, which recorded his experiences on the battlefield when he was young.
He gently stroked the booklet, as if he had returned to that passionate era.
Jiang Hai entered the study and saw his father staring blankly at the booklet. He asked softly, "Dad, what are you thinking about?"
Jiang Zhongyong raised his head, a glint in his eyes: "I was thinking, with my sons being so outstanding, they are bound to achieve great things in the future."
After saying that, he became worried again, "We haven't heard from your eldest brother for a long time either. I wonder how the situation is in the Northwest?"
Jiang Hai comforted him, saying, "Big brother is as brave and resourceful as our father, and he will surely achieve a great victory just like second brother."
Jiang Zhongyong sighed, "I hope so."
He suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, your second brother will probably stay in the capital for a while this time. You should go and talk to him more often and learn some military strategies from him."
Jiang Hai nodded. "I understand, Dad."
He also looked forward to spending more time with his second brother, since the two brothers had grown up together and had a deep bond.
This time, the two had been separated for so long, and Jiang Hai had a lot to say to him.
At that moment, footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a knock.
Jiang Hai opened the door and a servant handed him a letter. "Young master, this is a letter from the Northwest." Jiang Hai quickly took the letter, opened it, and saw that it was written by his elder brother, Jiang Huai.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Father, it's a letter from my eldest brother!"
Jiang Zhongyong hurried over, took the letter, and began to read it.
After reading the letter, a relieved smile appeared on his face. "Your elder brother has won a great victory in the Northwest and has recovered the lost territory. It is expected that the Emperor will soon allow him to return to the capital."
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