As night falls, a little bit of snow falls from the sky, the mountain breeze blows by, and Yangqiu, which used to be peaceful, is now noisy.
A dinner party that was not grand but had a lively atmosphere was going on.
It was said to be a dinner party, but it was actually very shabby. There was no candlelight, no delicious food, no liquor, no singing and dancing.
The soldiers sat around the fire, with nothing more than instant noodles boiled in marching kettles and a braised egg in front of them.
Even mid-level and senior military officers only add one more ready-to-eat braised chicken drumstick.
However, the atmosphere at the scene was still very lively.
When the convenience fabric package melted in the boiling water, you could hear everyone present swallowing their saliva.
Gongsun Yan, who originally planned to let the Yangqiuli villagers join, gave up the idea after the Hezhou incident.
Although instant noodles are nothing to Gongsun Yan, who in her era would have a grudge over someone eating an extra pack of instant noodles?
But in the eyes of people of this era, it is a precious delicacy.
The military and civilian family she imagined may not necessarily appear. Instead, the soldiers will weigh and compare why those with vested interests who are sheltering from the wind and snow at home can enjoy the same things as them, which will breed dissatisfaction.
If so, it completely deviates from her original intention.
The fish-and-water get-together failed, but Gongsun Yan still approved the note and distributed 4 kilograms of noodles and 2 taels of refined salt to every household in Yangqiu Li.
They currently have no shortage of military supplies, and it will not have any impact if they even out a little.
Gongsun Yan wanted the soldiers to realize that they could get enough and delicious food even without robbing the people.
They can even get rewards for helping people, thus subtly shaking and changing their deep-rooted ideas.
In addition to the food rewards, Zhao Yun was also specifically informed that the curfew in the army was canceled tonight, so that the soldiers, except for the guards and guards, could move around and have fun after meals.
After finishing the noodle soup, the soldiers all smacked their lips. After many days, they tasted the fresh and rich noodles again, which made all their dissatisfaction with their work disappear.
This thing called braised egg is also salty and delicious.
With their swollen bellies patted with fullness, they played and had fun in the open space of the village.
Cangqiang, pot throwing, wrestling, fencing...
Even Zhao Yun, who had always been peaceful and quiet, was coaxed out of the ring to participate in wrestling.
Zhao Yun did not refuse, he rolled up the corner of his robe and threw out the sergeant who came to invite him to fight.
Even if it's not The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhao Yun's military force value is still among the top in the world, and the injury on his arm has long been healed by Gongsun Yan's various feedings.
He took iron tablets, donkey-hide gelatin, and blood-replenishing granules every three days to replenish the deficit caused by injuries and blood loss. How could these ordinary sergeants be his opponents?
I saw him straighten his waist and raise his hands, and then threw a strong soldier to his back. Tian Kai and Xia Houlan who were sitting on the sidelines cheered.
"Zilong is indeed unparalleled in martial arts!" Tian Kai tore open another braised egg with his teeth and stuffed it into his mouth. Then he lifted up the prepared blood-tonifying granules and took a sip. He didn't know what this weird combination was like.
The average soldiers' share of braised eggs is limited, but Gongsun Yan and others like Tian Kai can still afford the supply.
Ever since she learned that fighting generals still existed in this world, she adjusted her plan in time.
Attention should be paid to cultivating the military literacy and force value of senior generals to the same level.
If generals just lead troops in traditional battles, then personal bravery is not so important.
However, if there are still fighting generals, the victory or defeat of the fighting generals is of great significance to the morale of the team, and the general's force value and physical condition need to be paid special attention to.
Gongsun Yan almost worked in many ways, focusing on improving their health.
Although Tian Kai could no longer lead troops to fight, Gongsun Yan would never lose his food, and he recovered quickly in the past few days.
Now I can come to the banquet and join in the fun.
He directly encouraged Xiahou Lan, Zhang Ze and others to beat Zhao Yun and knock him down.
A few people total, let’s go!
Xia Houlan led a few soldiers who showed no martial ethics to surround Zhao Yun in the field. They exchanged glances and swarmed forward at the same time.
Hug the hands, hug the waist.
These people are all good soldiers in the army. Zhao Yun could not defeat them in a short time, and there was a stalemate.
But Zhao Yun has top-level endurance that he can fight from Changbanpo in the future.
After a stalemate for a while, when Xia Houlan, who had a good mind but the weakest strength, was weak, Zhao Yun unceremoniously used him as a breakthrough point, picked up his belt and threw him out. The formation of several people suddenly broke, and they were defeated one by one, and the audience suddenly cheered.
Gongsun Yan and Gongsun Cheng were sitting in the house and heard the noise from a distance.
Gongsun Cheng couldn't sit still, so he lay at the door and looked around, listening with his ears straightened up.
I could only hear the soldiers shouting from a distance: "Captain Zhao is mighty!"
Gongsun Cheng happily ran over and grabbed Gongsun Yan's clothes, "Brother Zilong must have won!"
Gongsun Yan touched the small hair bun on Gongsun Cheng's head and fed him egg custard.
Children all like fun.
However, at present, Gongsun Yan and Gongsun Cheng have lost their father and mother less than half a month ago, and they are serving hot mourning. If they appear on such an occasion, not only will the soldiers not be able to let go, but they will also have to suffer criticism.
She has nothing to fear, she has her own plans for her future and marriage.
But if Gongsun Cheng accidentally acquires a reputation for being unfilial, it will have a great impact on his future.
Gongsun Cheng had no objection to Gongsun Yan restraining him, but Gongsun Yan did not explain to him what filial piety was.
She found that Gongsun Cheng had never mentioned other relatives, and she didn't know whether he had forgotten or deliberately avoided them.
Gongsun Yan also avoided this taboo and only told his sister that she was not feeling well and asked him to stay with her in the house.
Sitting on the kang, the system bought eggs for him to make custard. Yesterday he ate all the eggs and he seemed proud, but he never asked for them again. It was really heartbreaking.
The noise of the soldiers spread throughout Yangqiu Li and also reached the ears of the villagers in Yangqiu Li.
At this time, they no longer had the fear they had when they first heard about the cavalry entering the village.
A few shabby straw mats were spread on the prepared earthen kang. Under the expectant eyes of the whole house, the thin woman carefully lifted a pot of hot and fragrant noodles onto the kang.
In the earthenware pot, snow-white noodles lie in the slightly yellow noodle soup, exuding a strong aroma of pasta.
The noodles and salt sent by Gongsun Yan were rare supplies in this barren valley, so he was reluctant to eat them in a luxurious meal.
But it’s okay to take out a small bunch and give the whole family a taste.
A small bunch of noodles were cooked to a thick consistency with just a hint of salt.
As usual, men as laborers get the most, followed by the elderly and children, and only a mouthful of soup is left for women.
The thin woman didn't complain at all. She carefully picked up the remaining mouthful of noodle soup and sucked it into her mouth.
The thick, slightly salty noodle soup swirls in your lips and tongue, and when you swallow it warmly, it brings a very satisfying feeling of satiety to your stomach.
The family just sat on the warm earthen bed and shared a gift from a visitor from another time and space.
Scenes like this happen in every household in Yangqiu Li.
The day after the dinner, Gongsun Yan's team organized their troops and horses early in the morning and prepared to set off again.
After the fire pit and charcoal kiln were repaired, they stayed here for three more days because of Gongsun Yan's temporary thoughts. When the snow stopped, it was time to set off again.
Gongsun Yan had a systematic backpack and didn't have much luggage outside. Gongsun Cheng only had a small bag that Gongsun Yan bought for him, which contained his small bowl and toys for eating.
The reorganized team arrived at the mouth of the valley and saw a group of ragged villagers kneeling by the road.
Li Kui Jiang Xing was standing at the front.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yun hurriedly called Gongsun Yan and escorted her out of the carriage.
"Mrs. Gongsun." Jiang Xing bent down and bowed down.
Gongsun Yan couldn't bear it, so he stepped aside and asked him what was wrong.
"If the lady will not give up, we, the twenty-eight households in Yangqiu, with 243 people, are willing to join the lady." Jiang Xing ignored Gongsun Yan's obstruction and bowed down again.
He has seen all the words and deeds of this team in the past few days, and he has never seen an army that did not loot but instead helped them repair their houses.
The generals in the team are also honest and self-reflective, and they have done nothing wrong.
The most important thing is that Jiang Xing is more keenly aware of the sympathy and compassion in the words and deeds of Gongsun Yan, the person in charge of this team.
When will they, the common people, be treated as human beings and care about food, clothing, cold and heat?
If you can meet such a good master, you will be a tenant, what about a slave?
At night, several parents in Yangqiu who could talk to each other gathered at Li Kui's residence and made this decision after discussing it together.
"Beep - Congratulations to the user for gaining the loyalty of the first batch of people. The reward is 2430 material points. Please treat them well, otherwise the loyalty will be too low and the people may rebel or flee."
"Beep - Congratulations to the user for gaining the allegiance of Yangqiuli Kui Jiang Xing, Jiang Xing's loyalty: 80."
Gongsun Yan did not avoid this gift from Jiang Xing again. When she accepted this gift and accepted her submission, she received two system emails.
"Zilong." Gongsun Yan motioned to Zhao Yun to help Jiang Xing, who was bowing down, up.
"Thank you, madam." Seeing Gongsun Yan accept, Jiang Xing breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry, Mr. Jiang. When I find a place to settle you, I will send someone to notify you and protect you in your relocation." Gongsun Yan was very happy, not only because of the reward of material points, but also because his behavior was recognized.
"I will be responsible for all the money and food consumed during the migration. Don't worry, Mr. Jiang." Gongsun Yan looked back at the dilapidated village again, "I will have no worries."
"Thank you for your kindness, ma'am." After Jiang Xing received Gongsun Yan's promise, his heart suddenly dropped, as if he had found support. The burden that had been weighing heavily on his shoulders seemed to be lighter, and he straightened his back easily.
"Let everyone get up quickly and go back. Don't catch the cold." Gongsun Yan looked at the two hundred people kneeling at the exit of the valley.
No one has any decent clothes.
Seeing them trembling, Gongsun Yan hurriedly asked Li Kui to take them back, but Jiang Xing insisted and said he wanted to say goodbye to Gongsun Yan.
Gongsun Yan had no choice but to return to the carriage without further delay and order the team to set off.
Zhao Yun rode on his horse and raised his hand to Jiang Xing. The team gradually walked away as the villagers watched.
The boy with the birthmark on his forehead knelt on the ground, looked around, and found the official Ding and the man with the missing ear, with a big smile on his face.
The man with the missing ear recognized him and waved goodbye to him.
The girl who had washed her face specially asked her mother for a piece of red cloth to bind her hair.
She doesn't need to look for her target for as long as the boy does.
The tall Zhao Yun was riding beside the carriage, very conspicuous.
Zhao Yun's eyes swept across the crowd, and he raised his hands to greet the people kneeling on the ground. When his eyes swept over, the girl's heart was beating wildly.
Did he see her? Did he notice her?
The red scarf that ties her hair is so conspicuous.
The girl's eyes followed Zhao Yun closely, and she didn't touch her hot cheeks until she watched him walk away.
If we migrate according to what Grandpa Jiang said, we will definitely see that military master again.
The girl held a candy wrapper with trembling hands.
I couldn't help but feel a taste that was sweeter than this candy.
Gongsun Yan opened the curtain of the carriage and looked back. The kneeling villagers were motionless like clay statues. A beam of light pierced the clouds and fell on them.
"Perhaps, this is the meaning of my coming here, right? Zilong."
Gongsun Yan's words were somewhat incomprehensible, and Zhao Yun, who was following him on horseback, did not react for a moment.
When he looked at Gongsun Yan in shock, she smiled at him and lowered the carriage curtain.
The meaning of coming here, this unclear meaning, was thought over and over in Zhao Yun's mind.
for a long time.
He took a long breath and murmured to himself against the curtain of the carriage.
