Chapter 446
At the 29th day of the lunar calendar, Lu Bu returned to Xuzhou Prefecture to celebrate the New Year. Everyone was happy at night. It was inevitable that the five ladies would be jealous, but Lu Bu is now at its peak and no one dares to be presumptuous.
My wife and children are in a big nest, but fortunately the living room is big enough, otherwise I really can't sit down.
Mrs. Yan prepared a dinner table, and the dishes were richer than last year. They were both chicken, duck, fish and meat, and seafood and prawns, either steamed or boiled.
But in Xiao Qiao's opinion, the dishes in the huge governor's mansion are not as good as their usual dishes, and the dishes cooked by northern chefs are not exquisite enough, so they are large in quantity.
However, Xiao Qiao is quite sensible and does not show off her temper for this matter. Lu Bu dislikes the most. It is enough to eat two dishes on a daily basis.
"A few sisters, aren't they all having a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve? Why is it arranged today?"
Yan explained: "My sister Xiao Qiao doesn't know that every year during the Chinese New Year, the general will have to have fun with the soldiers in the camp and have dinner and drink with the generals. We also have to go out to the streets to distribute gifts to the people. We are very busy tomorrow, so we have a reunion dinner today."
It was dark when Lu Bu came back, and the family had a New Year's Eve dinner in harmony.
Xiao Qiao vomited and ran away as he ate.
Yan glanced at Lu Bu, Diao Chan, and Xiang Yan laughed secretly beside him.
Lu Bu looked helpless, afraid that his family would have another baby next year.
Xiao Qiao is in her prime and becomes pregnant as soon as she touches her. Unlike last year, Diao Chan struggled for almost a year to have a baby.
Everyone dispersed, and Lu Bu took Yan's hand: "Madam, why don't you give me another one?"
"My husband is joking. I'm so old. Let Sister Qiao and Sister Xiang have children. I can't take any risk."
"I am helpless. The Jiangdong clan is only suitable for comforting me. You must understand my difficulties."
Yan burst into laughter: "Husband is joking, I understand these principles. I am an old husband and wife, but I can't let you take a concubine. But this Xiao Qiao family has a great career and is not suitable to be a concubine."
Lu Bu and Yan went back to his room to rest without saying a word all night.
The next day, Lu Bu came to the camp with his energy. The red rabbit horse sitting down also changed into a new outfit, a new saddle, and a new bridle. The horse's mane was also trimmed, and a more fashionable headdress was also made on his forehead.
The entire military camp has been cleaned up and has many red lanterns hanging, which looks particularly beautiful.
Lu Bu checked the soldiers on duty first, and saw that the troops were on duty seriously, so he felt relieved.
This morning I was still practicing routinely, running the Dayuan, five miles along the school ground.
Running with armor and helmets is also a good exercise. The soldiers are in good spirits and are all in high spirits.
Xuzhou Iron Cavalry, Danyang Infantry, City Defense Battalion, and patrol the city totaled more than 40,000 people. Except for the 10,000 people on duty, the other 30,000 people stood neatly on the school ground.
Lu Bu stood on the platform accompanied by Chen Gong.
The generals below stood in front of each team, with a clean and neat military appearance and a needle could be heard.
"After these years of hard struggle, the Xuzhou army has gone from weak to strong. Along the way, all the blood and sweat are shed. Thank you all for your hard work. The military advisor and I are here to wish you a happy new year."
Lu Bu and Chen Gong bowed to the army.
The soldier with tears in his eyes looked at the calluses in his hands, and his eyes were filled with tears.
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, when ethics were very important, no one could receive the best etiquette.
The soldiers hurriedly saluted: "Greetings to the general and the military advisor."
"After training this morning, there is no need for training at noon and afternoon. Everyone goes to the kitchen to help, make dumplings, stew meat, have a good New Year, and also have wine supply."
The cheers shook the sky and scared away all the birds in the sky.
The soldiers rushed to their respective kitchens like birds out of the cage. They wanted to make dumplings and cook meat.
Chen Gong looked at Lu Bu quietly next to him. The original Lu Bu was not like this. Now Lu Bu is too good at concentrating the morale of the army. It often makes the soldiers willingly die.
It’s not too much to use love for soldiers like children. Life is arranged in an orderly manner. It’s not enough to have meat during the Chinese New Year. I even have white flour to make dumplings.
As the saying goes, it’s better to eat dumplings than to taste. This is a rare thing. Who has ever eaten dumplings?
"Lord, I will lead the team to inspect the city. During the holidays these two days, the soldiers will inevitably feel slacking off."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Lu Bu went to the kitchen, and the soldiers took off their heavy iron armor and put on ordinary cotton jackets.
Whether it is the elite Xuzhou Iron Cavalry or the elite Danyang soldiers, they are all a group of people leaving home happily for the New Year.
These days, transportation is inconvenient and battles may occur at any time, so it is impossible to have a holiday, so everyone should have fun together for the New Year.
In the Tieqi Kitchen in Xuzhou, everyone was making dumplings, pork and cabbage stuffed dumplings, and chopped green onions and shredded ginger.
Feng Xiong had white noodles on his face, just like a performer, and was making dumplings with his soldiers.
"The lord is here."
The soldiers hurriedly saluted, and Lu Bu pressed his hands: "Everyone continue to make a purchase. Today I want to evaluate it and see how good the dumplings made by that team look."
However, after looking at it, the dumplings made by everyone were really terrible. Except for a few who were skillfully made, the others were so ugly and soft, like a dead mouse.
Compared with the food of other princes, the food of Xuzhou army is very good, including wine, meat and dumplings.
The palms and backs of hands were full of flesh. Lu Bu visited dozens of kitchens in the morning and had fun with everyone.
Xuzhou City, North and South Street, this is the most prosperous street.
Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Cao, under the protection of the guards, boarded the four-wheeled convertible carriage.
The carriage came to the street, and it was time to send New Year gifts.
Everyone in Xuzhou City wore new clothes and greeted each other.
Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Cao distributed small things to everyone, such as cotton gloves, cotton socks, etc., which are not worth much money.
The main thing is that the children are looking for fun. Of course, there are adults who will pick it up, each person will take one and leave after taking it. There is no noise or robbery.
The carriage was distributed back and forth along the main road. After more than an hour, more than 10,000 small gifts were distributed, and then he went back to his house.
The general policeman at the Six Gates, Song Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, everything was safe.
Although the eldest lady and the second lady are responsible for their own safety, as the chief constable, he is very responsible.
There are many plainclothes arranged around the surroundings, and the two ladies want to share the same joy with the people, but the security pressure is also very high.
Xiaopei, Cao Xing, Zhoucang Daying.
Three thousand light cavalry were also preparing food for the New Year. However, the border area was far less relaxing than Xuzhou. Half of them were on duty, and half went to cook.
The dumplings are spared. After all, you have to roll the dough and make the stuffing, but the kitchen is steaming big white steamed buns.
With pork stewed in the pot, Zhou Cang patrols back and forth with his hands behind his back.
Chapter completed!