The house was in a mess, but it did not affect the cook. As soon as she received the news, she immediately started chopping the stuffing and mixing the dough, and made a big pot of hot dumplings, so that a group of young men could take turns to fill their stomachs before setting off again.
Dinner at home was also brought forward. If they could get together, the family would usually have a meal together to see them off. When Yang Yanzong went to the military camp and returned home, a makeshift table had already been prepared.
The messy hall in the main courtyard had been cleaned up, a round table was set up, and the family hurriedly gathered together. The brothers Yang Yanzong and Yang Yanzhen were dressed in military uniforms, and even Su Ci had changed into a close-fitting short robe with leather sleeves, looking neat and heroic.
Yan glanced at her and rarely said anything.
In fact, the atmosphere in the house today was a bit weird. Yang Chongying had tried his best to calm down, but he still looked a little different from usual. "Have a safe trip. Dad will be waiting for you at home!"
"And you two, listen to your brother and don't act on your own."
He raised his glass and clinked it with Yang Yanzong's. The father and son drank the whole glass, and then he said a few words to Yang Yanzhen's brother.
It was very brief. It was not like this before. Before, Yang Chongying would definitely give some advice like "don't be greedy for merit and rush recklessly, be cautious, and rather let someone go than do something wrong." But now he didn't do that. It can be seen that Yang Chongying was a little hurt and still cared.
The originally harmonious family atmosphere was turned into this. Su Ci cursed inwardly and said with a smile, "Father, you have worked hard. There are many things to do at home, and there are also things to do in the military medical camp. I am afraid that you will have to keep an eye on Doctor Huang from time to time."
She always had a bright smile and was young and lovable. Yang Chongying smiled and said, "It's nothing. Okay, Dad will remember it. It's not hard." He sighed, "Now that Dad is not in good health, he can only do this kind of work."
Su Ci was very clever and said quickly, "Father, don't be so modest. My dad said that you have been a careful person since you were young. Now you are very organized and meticulous in organizing the files and accounts. You are much better than the former Deputy General Liao! We still have a lot to learn."
Yang Chongying couldn't help but laugh: "Your father is just a person who likes to praise people."
Su Ci chuckled and said a few sweet words, which made Yang Chongying's brows relax a lot.
When it comes to talking, the three Yang brothers together cannot catch up with Su Ci. Yang Yanzhen is a better talker, but he never dares to say much in front of his father and brothers. He secretly gave Su Ci a thumbs up, and Su Ci raised his eyebrows proudly.
With her jokes, the atmosphere finally eased.
Because time waits for no one, the family ate breakfast and dinner at a relatively fast speed. At the end, Yang Yanzong put down his chopsticks and said to Yang Yanxin: "Yanxin, stay. Don't go this time." The wedding date is coming soon, and it is not appropriate to delay it. He looked up at Yang Chongying: "Dad, what do you think?"
Normally, Yang Yanzong would never have added the last sentence. He was used to giving orders at home, and he always made the decision directly on such matters.
Su Ci sighed in her heart, this Yan family really did a lot of harm to people.
If this continues, even the most filial son will be unable to survive.
Yang Chongying nodded: "Alright, the wedding date has been postponed twice and cannot be postponed again. Yan Xin will get married first."
The father and son stood up, and Yang Yanzong walked to the courtyard with his father. After walking for a long time, Yang Yanzong said, "Dad, Mom is outspoken, don't argue with her."
He said: "Dad's teachings over the years, including teaching me martial arts from childhood, killing enemies on the battlefield, and his teachings and admonitions are all true insights, which I still remember clearly."
Yang Chongying let out a long sigh. To be honest, he did have some complicated emotions in his heart, but his son's honesty and respect were none of his business. His son was so capable that he was always proud of him. How many people would envy such a thing as smoke rising from their ancestral graves.
He patted Yang Yanzong's shoulder and said, "Okay, Dad knows everything, just go out without worry."
The father and son chatted for a while, and Yang Chongying felt relieved. The relationship between father and son finally returned to the way it was before.
Yang Chongying gave a few instructions, and Yang Yanzong bowed and said, "Well, father, I will go now."
"Be careful and cautious."
"yes!"
Yang Yanzong turned around and walked away quickly, his dark green cloak fluttering in the wind. When he reached the front yard, Yang Chongying's figure was no longer visible. He slowed down his pace slightly and put his hand on his forehead.
It's hard not to have a headache.
But it was finally resolved, and this episode finally came to an end.
He turned around and waved to Su Ci: "Get in the car."
Su Ci was carrying two large bags on her back, and Ah Zheng and a few young men behind her were also carrying a few bags each. She threw all the bags on the cart at once, and Yang Yanzong supported her waist and hips from behind. She jumped onto the high shaft of the cart, got inside, turned around, showing half of her head, and made an OK gesture to Yang Yanzong.
Yang Yanzong reached out and tapped her forehead to make sure she was seated properly, then he jumped on the horse and ordered in a deep voice, "Let's go!"
The group quickly turned onto the plain along the rammed earth road, joined up with the main force, and headed north.
To be honest, it was really exciting to hear the clear thumping sounds of military boots hitting the ground. However, after watching for a while, Su Ci couldn't stand it anymore. My god, this car was too bumpy.
The carriage had poor shock absorption, and there were not always roads available for marches in the countryside. The thick cushions she had specially prepared did not work, and her butt was numb after being shaken for half an hour.
Yang Yanzong was dressed in black armor, riding on a warhorse. The cold armor made his facial features look even colder and more heroic than before, and his aura added an indescribable sense of sharpness and murderousness. He noticed that Su Ci had lifted the curtain and was looking around, so he slowed down a few steps and walked parallel to the carriage, leaning forward slightly: "What's wrong?"
Su Ci said, "I want to ride a horse."
Okay, let's ride. I thought she would be more comfortable sitting on the car. If she doesn't want to, forget it. I have a horse ready.
Yang Yanzong gave an order and her horse was quickly led up. It was a docile chestnut horse. Yang Yanzong reached out and pulled her, and with a twist and a lift, Su Ci landed steadily on the saddle.
She was very happy and smiled at him.
Yang Yanzong smiled slightly.
The two rode together for a while, until someone came to report something, and then he pulled up the reins and turned around to go back.
Su Ci watched his back gradually going away and blinked.
Huh? He doesn't seem angry anymore.
The two of them got along, and it seemed like everything had returned to normal since he returned home today.
It's not like that, it's true.
Su Ci thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out the reason for Boss Yang's change. Could it be that he was provoked by his mother? But the two things are not related!
Okay, never mind, just recover.
Su Ci didn't care if she couldn't figure it out. Anyway, she was happy that Yang Yanzong had recovered. After secretly observing him for a long time and making sure that he really had no intention of settling scores later, she happily put the question behind her.
Then she rounded it off and pretended that the previous incident had never happened.
…
Since they set out in the afternoon, they had to march all night. When dusk fell, Yang Yanzong asked her, "Are you sleepy?"
If they feel sleepy, they can take a nap in the car. In addition to their personal belongings, another use of this car is that Su Ci can take a nap in the car when she feels sleepy.
But Su Ci was not sleepy. This was her first time following a march and she was very excited. "No, I'm not sleepy." She looked around excitedly for a while: "Shouldn't we go faster?"
She didn't quite understand, but the current marching speed was really not fast, and the size of the army was not very large, with only about 20,000 to 30,000 people.
Yang Yanzong said calmly: "We are the second batch."
So it was not very rushed. On the first day after receiving the military report from General Xu, the Yangdu Personal Guards had already set out.
"The food and supplies are a step behind us."
Moreover, Yang Yanzong only held the title of military advisor on this trip, so why was he in such a hurry?
"oh."
Su Ci suddenly realized: "Then when can we get there?"
Yang Yanzong said: "The day after tomorrow."
Soon, the light troops without carrying baggage could travel about 80 to 100 miles a day, and Yangdu was actually very close to Gaobian, an important town in the northern border, only a little over 200 miles away. The original purpose of Emperor Taizong setting up this secondary capital was "the emperor guarding the national gate", and he also left a warning that every emperor must not treat it as vacant, and unless there are special circumstances, they must stay in Yangdu at least half of the time.
They were afraid that the capital was close to the south of the Yangtze River, a beautiful and gentle land that would corrupt the emperor's will, making him unaware of the danger, and causing each generation to become weaker than the previous one, until he would end up like the emperor in the late years of the previous dynasty who could not even ride a horse.
The emperor of this dynasty is not weak, he is much more ideal than the previous one. But for some reason he always has no sons, which causes bloody chaos and he has lost control more than once.
We followed the main force for two days and arrived at Gaobian in the afternoon of the third day. It was a sunny day with lush green grass and trees. Suddenly, we heard someone shouting in front of us: "We have arrived at Dagaoling!"
She rubbed her sleepy eyes, and immediately peeked out through the window out of curiosity, and couldn't help but exclaimed.
I saw the azure sky in front of me. Under the clear blue sky, there was a towering mountain like a barrier, stretching from left to right all the way to the end of my sight. The mountain was rugged, and on top of it was built a long black Great Wall like a natural moat, lying on the mountain ridge and extending to both sides, stretching endlessly and majestically. The center of sight is Gaobian City built on the mountain. It is firmly stuck in the gap between the two mountains, fitting perfectly. The entire city wall and even the houses within sight are built with large black stones. In the front is a huge square tower head, like a tiger's head. Spear-wielding soldiers are in full gear, solemnly looking out and guarding. The entire Gaobian City is like a tiger entrenched in the mountains, its majestic and powerful aura shaking people's hearts.
Su Ci quickly got off the car and mounted the horse, opening his eyes wide. He was dazzled by the sights along the way. After three inspections and three checks, they entered Gaobian City, and soon they saw the old General Xu Shigong, whose reputation shook Daqing.
Upon seeing this person, whether it was Yang Yanzong, Ji Yuanhao, or any of the other generals who came with them, or even the military supervisor Tong Jie'en, they all dismounted to greet him.
The old general is over seventy years old, but he looks strong, vigorous and has a sharp eye. He wears armor and carries a sword, but his gray beard and temples cannot hide his iron will.
The old general didn't waste any time. He found an excuse to get rid of Tong Jie'en, then took Yang Yanzong and others and walked forward along the city wall.
Turning to the other side, there was another scene, with strong winds blowing and vast grassland vaguely visible at the end of the winding mountains, but now it was occupied by the continuous Beirong tents. The dark Beirong army had now occupied the ancient pass and launched two attacks on Gaobian, but the scale of both attacks was not large.
"All the people north of Gaobian have withdrawn. The current fighting situation is not very intense." The environment of Beirong has been bad in the past two years, and they are unwilling to make hasty efforts. "As long as we defeat Beirong once or twice, we should have the upper hand."
The old general has been guarding the northern border for most of his life and can be said to be very experienced. Then why did the old general's 800-mile military report say that the battle situation was so urgent even though it was not very dangerous?
General Xu held down his sword with one hand, turned around, and said to Yang Yanzong and others in front of him: "There are not many people who can fight, and there are even fewer young people who have rich experience in fighting against the Northern Rong."
He looked at Yang Yanzong. General Xu had worked with the Northwest Army several times before, and he was very optimistic about Yang Yanzong. "I don't want the young generation of generals in Daqing to be wasted in internal friction."
All the good generals have died, and when the older generation is gone, what will we rely on to resist the ferocious foreign invaders?
The old general did not do this for any other reason. He only knew that these young and strong generals in front of him, no matter which party or faction they belonged to, none of them were on the side of the Northern Rong. If foreign invaders attacked, they would turn their swords outward without hesitation. That was all.
Not to mention Yang Yanzong, even Ji Yuanhao couldn't help but be convinced and bowed: "Thank you, old general, you are so righteous!"
"Hey," the old general waved his hands, "Stop flattering me. I'm telling you," he glanced at Yang Yanzong and said, "You can do whatever you want, but take it easy and don't hinder the war."
The old general was clear-headed and glanced at Tong Jie'en over there. He understood the political situation very well. He couldn't stop anything, but he had to abide by his rules on his territory. You could make trouble, but you couldn't go too far.
He waved his hand and dismissed all the advisory positions. He reappointed Yang Yanzong and others as generals. "Come and fight for me. What's the point of being Sima Jijiu? It's a mess!"
Su Ci couldn't help but smile. This old general had a loud and heroic voice, and a cheerful and generous temperament. She had a very good impression of him.
General Xu also saw her. He covered his mouth and coughed twice. After all, he was a little old. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a beautiful little girl. He said, "Why is there a little girl? Who brought her here?"
His eyes suddenly widened like copper bells. Su Ci couldn't help but burst out laughing. Without waiting for Yang Yanzong to explain to her, she took a few steps forward and saluted with her fists: "Old General, I am a military doctor."
"Military doctor?" The old general looked him up and down in surprise. "There are no women in my camp, but military doctors are an exception. Tell me, what can you do?"
"I am not good at injuries from falls, swords and knives. I am also good at treating various difficult and complicated diseases."
Su Ci blinked her eyes and said, "I have also been to the palace to treat the injuries of His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness Prince Zhao."
After hearing this, the old general immediately identified the person! He was skeptical at first, but immediately burst into laughter: "Okay, since you're a good military doctor, then let you stay! I'll make an exception for you, hahahaha"
He asked someone to make a special waist badge for Su Ci on the spot, and Su Ci thanked him with a smile.
She glanced at Yang Yanzong, who curled his lips slightly and glanced at her.
After that, the two of them familiarized themselves with their own tasks. Su Ci also went to the military medical camp where she worked. Yang Yanzong took the time to send her there. By the time the two of them finished everything and settled down, it was already dark.
Yang Yanzong arranged Su Ci to live in the small room next to his own, but the small room was connected to his barracks, so the two of them still lived in the same room.
Ah Zhao lit the candles and brought up the lunch box. The two of them had a simple dinner and washed up. They waited for Yang Yanzong to come back after dealing with some temporary matters. Su Ci was already lying on the bed in her snow-white pajamas. She held her cheek with her feet raised without socks, revealing a few round white toes. When she saw Yang Yanzong coming back, she squinted at him and said, "I always feel that it's not that simple?"
Is the previous matter over just like that? Why is Tong Jie'en here?
The old emperor has finally seized a good opportunity. He can't let go of the three royal palaces so easily, right?
And it was obvious that the old general's words today had a hidden meaning.
She was itching to get started, so as soon as she saw Yang Yanzong coming back, she jumped down and poured him a cup of hot tea. She looked at him expectantly with her big eyes, hoping that he could answer her questions.
Yang Yanzong smiled slightly, took her tea and drank it, then held both of her hands in his other big hand.
"Don't worry about this for now."
He didn't respond to her words, but smiled slightly, raised his eyebrows and said: "I will take you to a place tomorrow."
The candlelight was dim yellow, and his expression at this moment was indescribably gentle. He held both of her hands in his palms, stroking them gently, and looked down at her.
Su Ci: “…”
She blinked.
Always feel like something is wrong?
Su Ci: Brother, what do you want to do?
...It was just weird, and made her feel a little uneasy.
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