Li Shun glanced at Jia Rong in surprise. As the commander-in-chief of the Xiliang Army, Jia Rong had never frowned during the battle with tens of thousands of people. What happened now? He just asked about the distance no less than five times, and his expression
Anxiously, Li Shun felt that this trip would definitely not be easy.
"General, why don't you rest for a while before continuing on your way." Li Li stepped forward to persuade him.
Jia Rong nodded and said: "That's fine, that's fine!" But his eyes were always looking ahead at the road, for fear of missing something.
After resting for a quarter of an hour, Jia Rong urged the team to set off again. How could those who were carefully selected by Zhang Xiujing be ordinary people? The hands of these people may have been stained with the blood of many enemies. They only had scimitars in their hands.
It also made passers-by feel extraordinary and avoid the road, but their eyes looking at the team were full of envy and awe.
Liujiazhuang, in Jia Rong's opinion, is a very peaceful village, just like Lijia Village in the past. On the outskirts of the village, a few children are playing, and there are also bored women sitting together after dinner, chatting, busy with things, or
Whether it is sewing clothes or making shoes, there are not many strong men. Otherwise, the young and strong people go to the city to ask for work, which is better than staying at home. During the New Year and festivals, the village will become lively.
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"Brother Liu is back, Brother Liu is back." The sharp eyes of several playing children saw Liu Da in the team from a distance, and they cheered and ran towards the village. Several women also stood up in a hurry.
Liu Da is the only able-bodied soldier in Liujiazhuang. His status has instantly changed from a humble commoner to a respected military master. He has become the most promising person in Liujiazhuang. Every time he comes back to the village, people will come out to say hello.
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Jia Rong glanced at Liu Da with a smile.
Liu Da's face turned slightly red. He was just a squad leader in the army, but he was treated like this by his fellow villagers. In front of a real general, it was really unjustifiable.
"Let's go to the village on foot. Li Li, Li Shun and Li Hu, the three of you follow me. The others are waiting outside the village." Jia Rong ordered.
"General." Li Shun said in surprise.
Jia Rong understood what Li Shun meant and shook his head: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!"
Knowing too much about Jia Rong's assassination, Li Shun's nerves became a little sensitive. He ordered some soldiers to march outside the village to be more vigilant. If anything was found to be wrong, he would immediately warn and secretly sent soldiers to roam around the village.
, dispatching all factors affecting Jia Rong’s safety.
Liu Da naturally nodded his head as he looked at him. This was the real general in the army. Looking at his command, he knew that he was someone who had been on the battlefield. He also looked at Li Shun with admiration.
Jia Rong, with a sword hanging on his waist and armor on, hurried towards the village.
More than a hundred soldiers suddenly arrived outside the village, causing chaos in the quiet village. Many people speculated that Liu Da was promoted to an official position and returned to his hometown with honor.
Liu Da's family members hurried over after getting the news. When they saw Liu Da, they were about to step forward, but were stopped by Li Hu. The two old men were so frightened that they backed away.
Jia Rong pulled Li Hu and said: "What are you doing? They are just two old people. Liu Da, are they looking for you?"
Liu Da glanced at Jia Rong gratefully, stepped forward and said, "Father, mother, why are you out here? I will be here to take care of important matters. You go home first."
Jia Rong said with a smile: "Liu Da, why don't you go back? The village is not big, I can just walk around by myself."
"General, how can that be done? Let Liu Da follow you. He has been naughty since he was a child. After joining the army, his character has calmed down a lot. However, he is also a stubborn person. If he offends the general in any way, he can still
General, please be considerate, please be considerate." Old Liu said hurriedly to Jia Rong.
Liu Da's face turned slightly red and he lowered his head without saying a word.
"Of course, don't worry, two elders!" Jia Rong said: "Liu Da, now the general orders you to go home and wait for orders!"
Liu Da's body trembled, he cupped his fists and said, "No!"
The two old men were also very happy to see that their son was so successful and thanked Jia Rong repeatedly. From what happened just now, everyone could naturally tell that Jia Rong was the eldest among these people. Usually they rarely saw any generals on the battlefield.
Come and watch.
"Let's go and have a look inside the village." Jia Rong said to the three of them, surrounded by the envious eyes of everyone outside the village.
Countless questions flashed through Li Shun's mind. It's just a very ordinary small village. Did Jia Rong come all the way from Chang'an just to walk around the village? Or is it called surveying the people's sentiments? It doesn't seem to be the case, just
All you need to do is send the scourge soldiers, which is so troublesome.
Although countless questions flashed through their minds, Li Shun and the other three followed Jia Rong's footsteps closely and walked towards the village. All doubts would eventually be solved.
The Xiliang Army is developing rapidly, but it is inevitable that there will be poor villages under its rule. Liujiazhuang can barely be regarded as medium-sized. The people have houses to live in and don't have to worry about food and clothing. Such a life would have been a luxury and a dream ten years ago.
In the past, the Han and Qiang tribes often fought wars, and the most unlucky people were the common people. Not only were the able-bodied men at home captured as soldiers, but they also had to endure heavy taxes and corvee, which was miserable. Now, in the Xiliang Army,
Under the governance of the country, it slowly recovered. The people did not care whether the people who ruled them were generals with no education or literate scholars. As long as they had a happy life, they would feel at ease.
Along the way, Jia Rong saw smiling people, and he felt extremely happy in his heart. All of this was his own handiwork. Soldiers in the army worked hard to let their families live a stable life. Poor people
It doesn't matter at all, as long as your life is not in danger, you can say anything.
The children were also warned by the adults at home and did not dare to come out and run around. There were still naughty ones hiding not far away with their little heads exposed to watch secretly. What kind of big shot had come to the village? It was worthy of the whole village's efforts. Liu Da was from Liujiazhuang.
Proud, the idol in the minds of all children, naturally did not dare to come forward to hear the news easily, so he had to seek verification on his own.
Jia Rong shook his head slightly. The child was very curious. Suddenly, a figure not far away attracted Jia Rong's attention. The graceful figure added a touch of charm under the sunset. The clothes could not hide the graceful figure. She was dressed in green clothes.
, was lowering his head and fiddling with the things in his hands, not noticing Jia Rong and others at all.
Standing blankly on the spot, countless thoughts flashed through Jia Rong's mind. It was too similar. Before the battle, he felt a sense of fear out of thin air. He seemed to be afraid of meeting the woman in the distance, but his feet carried away the fear in his heart.
He broke into pieces, moved slowly, and stared at the woman not far away with glazed eyes.
Naturally, Jia Rong's movements were not hidden from Li Shun. He followed his gaze and felt that something was familiar, but he couldn't pronounce his name. He hurriedly followed Jia Rong. In a small village like this, no one was sure what would happen.
, Jia Rong's safety is too important to the Xiliang army.
The woman not far away seemed to be aware of it. She looked in the direction of Jia Rong. After just a glance, her hands trembled slightly.
During this distance, Jia Rong felt as if a century had passed, and he finally came to the person he had longed for. His appearance was still the same, but there was a different charm. Jia Rong knew that it was maturity, tempered by life.
, her hands are rough, but her face is still so delicate and pleasing to the eye.
"You" came out of his mouth, and Jia Rong didn't know where to start. They had been separated for more than ten years, and things had changed. He didn't know if he was still the same Xiu'er who followed him and kept calling him "big brother".
The iron-blooded Li Shun's eyes were instantly wet with tears, and he said nonchalantly: "Sister Xiu'er?"
The woman looked excited. She pricked her finger with the needle and thread in her hand but did not feel the pain. She looked blankly at the four people in front of her, especially Jia Rong, who was wearing a general's helmet. How many times in her dream did she see Jia Rong riding a tall horse, his body
Wearing armor and hanging a sword from her waist, she came to marry him, but everything disappeared with the robbery.
"Xiu'er?" Jia Rong called softly, crouched down quickly, snatched the thing from Xiu'er's hand, and put her fingers in his mouth very naturally.
Xiu'er's face suddenly turned crimson, and she wanted to pull her fingers back, but she felt a little reluctant in her heart. "Brother!" As soon as the two words came out of her mouth, Xiu'er could no longer hide her inner emotions and started to cry.
Jia Rong comforted Xiu'er softly, feeling extremely calm in his heart, as if everything was so natural and fell into place.
After a long time, Xiuer broke away and stood up, her face became calm. The loneliness of more than ten years made her think a lot. She also tried to find Jia Rong many times, but there was no trace. She had vaguely heard about the Xiliang Army.
The commander-in-chief is also named Jia, but how can a commoner know the things of the upper class? For many years, he has been living in Liujiazhuang, leading an ordinary and simple life.
"Xiu'er, you" Jia Rong still didn't know what to say.
"Brother, after more than ten years of separation, you are already a general, and the little girl is also aging. Brother, please come back and let Xiu'er spend the rest of her life quietly in Liujiazhuang." At this point, Xiu'er turned her head.
Don't look elsewhere. She has fantasized about meeting Jia Rong countless times, and her tears have wetted the pillow again and again. She never thought that she would say such cruel words when her sweetheart is around. Why doesn't she want to be with Jia Rong?
"Xiu'er, why is your appearance aging? Have you forgotten what you said to me on the side of the road in Lijiacun?" Jia Rong's heart trembled and he said hurriedly, "If Xiu'er is already married, I will also bless you, old friend.
When we meet, why don't we let you in for a glass of water?" Jia Rong regained his usual calm demeanor and said with a smile.
Li Shun on the side was already dumbfounded. Sister Xiuer, who had been missing for ten years, appeared in front of him. He had many things to ask. When he saw Jia Rong on the side, he wisely closed his mouth. At this time, it was a young couple.
It's always a bad idea to bother you during this time.
The house is very simple, just like Old Man Li's house in Lijia Village in the past, which is clearly visible at a glance.
Xiu'er hurriedly asked the four of them to sit down, but when she looked at Jia Rong, her expression was a little unnatural. Thinking of the scene where Jia Rong put his fingers in his mouth just now, his face became slightly hot.
