"You are not allowed to drink alcohol during the war, and you only have simple meals. Isn't it really wronging the emperor and the Duke of the country?"
"After the war is over in a month, the general will surely entertain you two again with good wine and delicious food."
Yang Lu said enthusiastically while guiding Zhu Su and Chang Mao. Zhu Su asked him: "Commander Yang, I keep preparing for war, but I don't know where the enemy is?"
"Are you sure you want to fight with someone?"
Yang Lu was speechless for a moment, then said awkwardly: "This is really..."
"Sigh. Although it is not a scandal, how dare you deceive the master of the palace. I think the magistrate has already told the master of the palace."
"Previously, there were water bandits in Taihu Lake who took advantage of the disaster to attack the government and wreak havoc on the people."
"My guard is responsible for protecting the country and the people, so I resolutely went to collect it. But, alas..."
"The bandits didn't even arrive, but the ship accidentally hit the island and a whole ship of soldiers was lost..."
Speaking of that incident, Yang Lu looked embarrassed, and other Suzhou guards also bowed their heads and remained silent, seeming deeply ashamed.
Zhu Su glanced at Chang Mao in surprise. He really didn't expect that Yang Lu would expose his shortcomings so easily.
"Although the water bandits have temporarily disappeared due to the slowdown in the Taihu Lake in recent months, as a commander of the First Guard, there is such a group of thieves in Suzhou that have not been eliminated. How can the general dare to neglect it?"
"That's why I train here month after month, arranging and preparing for battle, so that I can eradicate the banditry in the coming months." Yang Lu had a look of righteousness on his face.
"... Of course, there is no intention of avenging shame." Speaking of the four words "Avenging shame", he scratched his head in embarrassment, looking honest and honest.
"I see." Zhu Su's eyes softened and he came to the east. "Commander Yang knows his shame and then becomes brave. If he can suppress the banditry in a moment of shame, it will be a good story."
"Thank you Diandong for your encouragement!" Yang Lu cupped his fists and thanked him.
Zhu Su smiled and nodded, but said nothing more. As he walked, he looked at the appearance of the Suzhou Guard. I had heard before that the military households of the Ming Dynasty all farmed their own crops, but the Suzhou Guard was stationed in the city.
The health center, but there is no field as imagined.
I wonder if the family members should choose another land to farm and provide for themselves.
The health center occupies a large area, and except for a few houses, most of it is a sentry post and the school grounds. As the night gets darker, there should be no people in the school grounds, but Zhu Su sees that there is something about it.
Thousands of soldiers still stood in the cold night wind.
There seemed to be people carrying out executions in the front, and there was the faint sound of military sticks hitting the flesh, and the muffled sound of being gagged.
"Commander Yang, it's so late, what are those people doing on the school grounds?"
"Huh?" Yang Lu followed Zhu Su's gaze and said suddenly: "Those people did not surrender the troops to the east of Shicheng King Zhang Shicheng first."
"The master of the Haojiao Palace knows that since General Mo's defeat that month, that group of thieves disappeared out of thin air. I'm still puzzled."
"Later I realized that there is a kind of cocoa. Could that thief be the so-called remnant of King Cheng?"
"They are the ones who have been operating in Suzhou City for many years and are familiar with the terrain here..."
Unexpectedly, Yang Lu also thought of that level. Zhu Su's expression softened slightly. Chang Mao, who was no longer angry as before, said in surprise: "My fellow, I didn't expect that I would lose the battle at that level!
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"My lord, you have given me the award." Yang Lu arched his legs humbly. "It is really shameful to lose. I cannot allow the general to think about it all night long."
"After thinking about this, the general began to wonder if someone might have leaked the whereabouts of the army by mistake to the remaining gangsters."
"That's why we singled out those former Zhang Shicheng soldiers for interrogation."
"That's it." Zhu Su nodded, looked at the soldiers at the school in the distance, and remained silent after all.
The group of people arrived outside the main hall and saw that tables, chairs and meals had already been set up in the hall.
Suzhou is close to the lake and sea, and all kinds of lake fish are available in season. What is rare is that not only the season is fresh, but also all kinds of dishes from all over the world are on display at the banquet. Yang Lu smiled and said: "The Duke of the east of the palace is very kind to invite you to the table. I am sorry for the two of you."
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"If we don't have a simple meal, there will be no feast in this world." Zhu Su said with a smile. After Yang Lu's humble invitation, he and Chang Maozai left the first and second seats.
Yang Lu also left the third seat, and the others also took their seats. Zhu Su asked: "Commander Yang is so conscientious and dedicated, it is really admirable."
"I heard that he was promoted to commander not long ago. Did he participate in the 'Battle of Pingjiang' that took place in Suzhou City before?"
Suzhou was formerly known as Pingjiang. The so-called Battle of Pingjiang refers to the last battle in which Lao Zhu defeated Zhang Shicheng. Yang Lu hugged Zhu Su and said sincerely: "I have never been lucky enough to participate in the Battle of Pingjiang."
"I feel ashamed to say that the last general can hold the position of commander. I must have received the shadow of my ancestors."
"My late father was once a member of the army, and he was the first to attack in the battle of Pingjiang, but he died as a result."
"Meng Ming was in Hong En, and he just taught him to take over my father's position and get a military position in Jiangyin Marquis Leg Dong..."
"I will not deny loyalty!" Chang Mao straightened his body. Yang Lu's humility and actions had completely let go of his resentment and wariness, and his face showed appreciation.
"I will take the place of my late father and praise the Duke of Nao." Yang Lu arched his legs humbly. "His family has received a lot of kindness from His Majesty Dong."
"My sister-in-law was also treated cruelly by His Majesty the East and was brought into the palace. She is now the concubine of His Majesty the East."
"General Yang, it turns out that he is Concubine Yang's brother!" Zhu Su said in surprise. "In that case, he is not an outsider!"
"Come on, Mingyue will substitute tea for wine. I will give you a drink first, General Yang!"
No wonder this man is so young, but he is no longer the commander of the first guard in a major town in the south of the Yangtze River. It turns out that he is related to his father.
I have met Yang Concubine Zhu Su a few times. She is only twenty-nine years old next year, so she is considered to be a younger group of concubines in Lao Zhu's harem. In the past few months, Zhu Su often slandered Lao Zhu and Lao Niu for eating young grass.
Criticisms come true, Lao Zhu’s concubines were actually taken out of political considerations. Some of them were even brought to him by Empress Ma. After all, the number of people in Lao Zhu’s family was really small before, and they could only spread their wings.
Only in this way can the country's foundation be stabilized. According to Zhu Su's knowledge, although there were many young and beautiful girls in Lao Zhu's harem, he himself rarely ate those "tender grasses".
I remember that Concubine Yang would wait until a few years before she had any plans. Her son was Ning Wang Zhu Quan, who was deceived by Zhu Di.
His descendants, not to mention the cause and effect, rebelled brazenly. In many fictional novels and TV series in later generations, the title "Prince Ning" almost directly became synonymous with the treacherous king who had different ambitions and planned rebellion.
After obtaining Chang Mao's forgiveness and establishing a relationship with Zhu Su, the heavy atmosphere in the field just now disappeared completely.
Although tea was used instead of wine, the atmosphere at the banquet was very lively. A group of people exchanged cups and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.
"Since they are all our own, I won't hide them anymore."
After drinking a cup of Yang Lu's tea, Zhu Su asked Yang Lu with a smile.
"I have something on my mind, and I would like to ask General Yang for help!"