There are undercurrents in the grassland, but Dingxi County is relatively peaceful.
In mid-October, the fortress released another two thousand prisoners with hand and hamstring problems.
At the same time, Huang Ming took the few remaining guards of Zhenguo Palace on his way back to Xingji City.
Accompanying him were Mrs. Zhang who went to Tai Hospital for further training and another military doctor.
Although both men are doctors, they can both ride horses.
Therefore, the group of people set off on the road much faster than when Ren Ning sent the spirit back home.
All the way to the east, except for being stuck for a while at Luoxia Mountain, everything else was smooth sailing.
Soon they arrived at Shannan County, Laigu County. Niu Shusheng and others happily waited for them outside the city gate early in the morning.
"Master Huang and all the guards of the Zhenguo Palace are finally waiting for you."
"When you get here, you're home. No need to say any polite words. Let's go to the city to eat and rest."
Huang Ming held his hands in laughter, "We understand the wishes of Shusheng and all the people. But we still have important things to do, so we have to rush back to Xingji City and we won't go in."
Niu Shusheng didn't believe it, "Is it true or false?"
Haven't the people of Xiliang retreated to the grassland? Why is there such a hurry?
Huang Ming smiled and stepped aside, revealing Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Zhang behind them.
"These two are military doctors sent by the fortress. They will go to Star City before the end of the year. It is already mid-October, and it will snow soon. It will be difficult to walk when it snows, so we have to hurry up."
"It turns out to be Mrs. Zhang."
When Niu Shusheng saw Mrs. Zhang, he couldn't help but believe it.
He had participated in the Dingxi Counterattack and even rushed to the front line to kill people. Naturally, he had also met some military doctors in the fortress.
There are so many male military doctors that Niu Shusheng can't remember any of them.
But as the only female military doctor, Mrs. Zhang was definitely remembered by him.
Niu Shusheng's wife walked up with a smile.
"Mr. Huang, you have important matters and you are on your way in a hurry. We all understand and we will not stop you. But no matter how tight the time is, there is still only one meal left."
"The Duke Guo's Mansion is the reborn parent of all the people in Shannan County. We can't pay anything to the Duke's Mansion, so we can only treat all the brothers who are passing by to have a meal to express our gratitude."
Others nodded in agreement.
"Shu Sheng's wife said, brothers, please have a meal before leaving."
"That's right, no matter how anxious you are, the horses still need to rest. We should take this opportunity to sit down and have a meal."
…
Niu Shusheng hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.
"Don't worry, Mr. Huang and all the brothers. The food has been prepared. You don't have to wait. You can start eating as soon as you go in and sit down. After eating, you can continue on your way. We will not stop you."
"That's right," the others quickly agreed, "I will never stop you."
…
Huang Ming looked back at the others, then nodded.
"Okay then, let's go in and trouble you all."
Ula.
The people were immediately overjoyed and cheered in unison.
"No trouble, no trouble at all."
"We can't help but wish for more trouble like this."
"let's go."
After finishing the meal, the group continued on their way.
Madam Zhang wanted to avoid the suspicion between men and women, so she never spoke much.
But seeing how enthusiastic the people in Shannan County were now, she couldn't help but be curious.
"Master Huang, why are the people here so close to the Zhenguo Palace?"
Before she got married to her husband, she had a bad impression of the various local governors in her hometown and the forces behind them.
Huang Ming smiled slightly.
Madam Zhang and another military doctor were chosen by Huo Ling, so they were certainly not outsiders.
He explained it roughly without covering up.
"In the past, the people of Laigu County were in dire straits and even had civil unrest. Later, all the land in Shannan and Cangshan counties was bought by the Zhenguo Government and General Ren Ningren, and then distributed to the people for farming one by one, and no more land was allowed to be cultivated within three years.
Collecting taxes…”
"No wonder." Mrs. Zhang was overwhelmed with emotion.
If she had met such a kind-hearted landlord in her hometown, the young couple would not have had no choice but to go to the fortress to join the army. As a result, the couple would have been separated by life and death at such a young age.
Mrs. Zhang shook her head and put away these past events.
"We haven't seen each other for a few years. It turns out that brat Ren Ning has become a general now."
Ha ha.
Huang Ming had a strange look on his face and couldn't help but laugh.
"Mrs. Zhang, you haven't had much contact with other people, so you don't know General Ren's current situation."
"He is so majestic. He is invincible in battles. He is now one of the eight generals of the Starfall Army. His Majesty even wrote the name of the General's Palace for him with his own hand..."
Being bored on the road, Huang Ming talked about Ren Ning's past in detail.
Mrs. Zhang was stunned when she heard this.
"It's great. You are already in a high position at a young age. But..."
Mrs. Zhang frowned.
Although she has lived in the fortress for a long time, she is a woman after all, and she can't help but care about Ren Ning's life events.
Ha ha.
Huang Ming laughed again.
"Mrs. Zhang, you don't have to worry about this. General Ren, he got married four years ago after sending the spirit back to his hometown. The child is almost one month old now."
"Really?" Mrs. Zhang was very happy.
"Of course it's true," Huang Ming nodded, "Speaking of which, his wife's hometown is not too far from our fortress."
"A person from Dingxi County?"
"No, they are from Kelun."
Well!
Mrs. Zhang was speechless for a moment.
After a long while, she said, "That's good too."
Anyway, Kailun has always been close to Yunchui, and many of his clan members also look like Yunchui.
"General Ren lives in Xingji City now. It's not convenient for me to come to your door. When the time comes, Mr. Huang will give me a gift for his child."
Huang Ming nodded, "It's a small matter, of course it's no problem."
After saying that, he couldn't help but look towards the south.
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Guangxin County, Nanshu City
Since Ren Zhan was born, Ren Ning has been staying at home, leisurely spending time with his wife and children.
On this day, he stepped out of the house for the first time.
Lei Er was already waiting outside with Ben Lei in hand.
咴咴咴.
The two war horses had not seen each other for a long time and could not help but neigh happily to say hello.
"Old Ren, where are we going?" Lei Er comforted his mount.
Ren Ning raised his eyelids and said, "Zhennanguan!"
Lei Er was not surprised, he winked at the Li family door opposite.
"Are you planning to get married to Li Hezhu, so you quickly invite your brother-in-law to come back?"
Ren Ning seemed as if he hadn't heard anything and didn't even look at Lei Er.
He immediately got on his horse and said, "Lusuo, let's go."
Soon, the two horses left Nanshu City and galloped all the way south.
After running a few miles, Lei Er couldn't stop talking, "This post road is well built."
"Indeed." Ren Ning agreed.
Nowadays, the population of Guangxin has increased a lot, and the North and South Post Roads leading to Zhennanguan are also being widened and leveled.
The road conditions are indeed much better than before.
Of the two thousand-mile horses, which one is faster and more stable?
When night fell, the two of them had already crossed the Huchou River and arrived at the Nanguan Pass of Xinzhen, which was formerly the Huchou Pass.
"This is an important border area, and no one is allowed to trespass. Whoever is below, please identify yourself quickly."
Ren Ning took out his identity certificate and said, "Ren Ning, the forward deputy of the Starfall Army, would like to see General Yuan, the general guarding Zhennan Pass."
"General Ren?" The guard at the top of the city was doubtful.
"It's indeed General Ren. Open the door quickly."
It had not been long since the Starfall Legion had moved to the Beihai Pass, and many people recognized Ren Ning, a famous young general. Soon the guards recognized him.