Shen Jia became more and more annoyed as he spoke. He clenched his right fist and waved it hard.
A smile flashed in Shen You's eyes and he said casually: "Third brother, you are already in your thirties, why are you still so impulsive?"
This year, Shen Jia and Shen You each celebrated their thirtieth birthday. The so-called thirty years old, this age is the prime of men, and it is indeed time to be calmer.
However, people's tempers are innate, and some tempers cannot be changed. For example, Shen Jia, whose official position has reached the third rank, usually has a straight face in front of others, but in private, his true nature is revealed. It was still the same day. That temper that is easy to laugh, angry and impulsive.
"Anyway, I just don't like Yuan Jiang." Shen Jia waved his fist again: "You are here today because of your own military exploits. Yuan Jiang also has the shame to look down on you. If he doesn't have a surname Yuan, if you don’t have a sister who is the queen and a niece who is the princess, how can you have the position you have today?"
Shen You laughed: "Don't be so mean. General Yuan has been in the border army for thirty years and has fought countless battles, large and small. In terms of qualifications, he is indeed far better than me."
Shen Jiayi raised his eyebrows: "On weekdays, people are ranked based on their seniority, but when it comes to the battlefield, their subordinates have to see the real results."
Shen Youshen agreed: "You are right. We have been training for many years, and now it's finally time to see the real results. Now is the time for a man to make great achievements."
Shen Jia's blood boiled when he heard this, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "Well said! This time, I will lead the troops to kill the enemy and strive for the position of general."
You'd better calm down first and don't make me worried all the time!
Shen You did not throw cold water on Shen Jia, but smiled and nodded: "Okay, then I will write a memorial for you personally to ask for credit!"
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War is about to break out.
The atmosphere in the border town suddenly became tense.
"After a few years of stability, we are now going to war again."
"Isn't that right? Fortunately, we have enough rice and food at home. From today on, don't go out and hide at home!"
There are eight border towns, large and small, in total. This border town is the largest, has the strongest gate, and is the closest to the border army’s military camp. Speaking of which, other border towns have been destroyed. This border town has been fiercely attacked, but There was not much damage. The people were not that panicked. They murmured in the streets and alleys, and then went home.
A tense atmosphere filled the general square.
The battlefield is ruthless, and if you go into battle with your head high, there will inevitably be casualties. In the past two years, one more family has disappeared from Jiangjunfang, which makes people feel pity.
During this war, almost all the female relatives in the general's square burned incense in front of the Buddha and asked for amulets for their husbands.
Even Lei Xiaoxue, who has a cheerful personality, has begun to toss and turn in sleep these days.
"Fourth younger brother and sister, I am very anxious and really not at ease." Lei Xiaoxue had a green shadow under his eyes, and there was a hint of anxiety in his voice: "In the past, they led troops out of the border, mostly to drive out the Tatar tribes. Occasionally, when we encounter Tatar cavalry, we always win with more."
"This time, the Tatars have gathered all their elites to invade the border. I wonder if they can withstand it."
Yes! We have won many battles before because we have never encountered a real large group of Tatar elites. Only this time can we know the real strength of the frontier cavalry battalion.
Feng Shaojun was not so stable in his heart, but he looked confident and steady on his face: "Don't worry, third sister-in-law! Shen You has devoted himself to training the cavalry for eight years. The cavalry battalion is invincible and has never been defeated. We have confidence in the cavalry battalion."
Lei Xiaoxue nodded first, and then sighed: "My mother chose Shen Jia as her son-in-law. Firstly, she felt that the family tradition of the Shen family was upright and her mother-in-law was generous, and secondly, because Shen Jia was working as an errand in the palace and there was no risk. Who can I thought that Shen Jia would come to the border army and now he will lead the troops into battle."
"When brothers fight, our sisters-in-law are frightened."
"In three years, Miao'er will be able to get married. It's better to choose a scholar for her and live a stable life, not like you and me."
This topic jumps too quickly.
Feng Shaojun laughed: "I'm afraid it won't count if you say it."
Fang Dalang is thirteen years old this year and Shen Miao is twelve years old. This young man and woman, who have just grown up, are in love and are childhood sweethearts. They have already been a tacit couple in the eyes of everyone.
Fang Dalang was born as a general, and his biological father is in the frontier cavalry camp. In a year or two at most, Fang Dalang will also enter the camp. Is it possible to break up this pair of little mandarin ducks?
Lei Xiaoxue was choked by these words and sighed in distress.
She watched Fang Dalang grow up. He was handsome, had good character, and could not be more kind to Shen Miao. It would be a pity not to be a son-in-law for such an outstanding son-in-law. If he were to be a son-in-law, wouldn't his daughter also have to be so worried in the future? day?
"Forget it, let's talk about the future." Lei Xiaoxue simply put this trouble aside and muttered: "That's all Miao'er, Hao'er is still young now, you should control it more tightly as soon as possible. Don't always be rude. Fang Jia Si Lang and Cui Jia San Lang play together."
Feng Shaojun was helpless and funny: "How can I control this? They have grown up together, how can they not see each other three or two times a day?"
Childhood sweethearts and such are really hard to guard against.
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A few days later, the frontier army and the Tatars had their first large-scale confrontation.
Thirty thousand Tatars attacked the city, and Yuan Jiang led 20,000 soldiers to defend the city. The Tatars used their usual tactics to drive the Han slaves to attack the city. They cried all day long, howling all over the fields, and blood flowed into rivers. Such a tragic situation, Young soldiers who meet him for the first time will inevitably feel timid or loose-minded.
Yuan Jiang had been in the border army for decades, and had long been tempered to the point of being as cold as iron. He issued strict military orders and ordered the soldiers guarding the city to shoot arrows.
"Everyone who attacks a city is an enemy. This is the battlefield. Either you die or I die. Shoot arrows for me!"
Amidst Yuan Jiang's angry shouts, sharp arrows rained down from the top of the city, and the attackers fell one after another.
This battle lasted for a whole day and ended with the defeat of the Tatars in attacking the city.
This is just the beginning. The Tatars are just temporarily retreating and will attack the city again in a few days. Yuan Jiang did not slack off at all and ordered the entire army to be under martial law.
Facts have proved that Yuan Jiang, a general who can reach the second rank, is very good at defending the city, and his reputation is definitely not in vain. In the next half month, the Tatars attacked the city four times in total, but retreated without success.
The cavalry battalion has not been dispatched yet and continues to wait for orders in the military camp.
Shen Jia, who often scolded Yuan Jiang behind his back, rarely praised Yuan Jiang in front of Shen You: "This Yuan Jiang finally has some real ability."
Shen You laughed: "More than a little capable. Several generations of the Yuan family have guarded the border and defended the city far better than you and me. Now is not the time to be angry. Let's put aside personal grudges for the time being. We must work together to repel the Tatars first. son."
Shen Jia touched his nose: "Yes, yes, I just won't say anything bad about that old man in the future."
