On the second day of the twelfth lunar month, Huan Wen convened a discussion with the generals of the seventh rank and above of the northern government at General Anbei's Mansion in Jingkou City. He expressed his satisfaction with the previous Japanese military exercise and generously rewarded the generals to win over people's hearts——
Longxiang General Tian Luojin said: "Huan Da Sima, it has been snowing heavily for days and the weather is freezing cold. It is no longer suitable for military training. Moreover, the year is approaching and the soldiers are homesick. I would like to ask Da Sima Huan to allow us to lead our troops to return to the Lianghuai docks."
, we will assemble again in the spring and wait for orders. I sincerely ask the Grand Sima for permission."
Huan Wen's purple stone eyes narrowed slightly and he pondered for a long time. Such weather was indeed no longer suitable for military training. Allowing them to return home for the New Year was a gift, and because all the Tianluo tribes were in Xuzhou, the Yuzhou area was the front line of next year's Northern Expedition. He nodded.
He said: "Okay, you will each return to your base in the near future. On the twenty-eighth day of the first lunar month next spring, you will each lead your troops to Huaiyin. There must be no mistake."
Tian Luo, Cai Guang and other generals were all overjoyed and responded with thunderous cries.
On the fifth day of the lunar month, Huan Wen left Jingkou and returned to Gushu. Huan Xi, Chen Caozhi, Huan Shixiu, Xie Yan and others sent off the generals of the Huaihe River and Huaihe Rivers, counted the military supplies and put them into the treasury. It was already the fourteenth day of the twelfth lunar month. Chen Caozhi,
Xie Yan and others asked Huan Xi for permission to return home for the New Year. Huan Xi saw that his father had released all the Tianluo generals back to Huaibei, so he agreed to the request of Chen Caozhi and others, but strictly ordered Chen Caozhi and others to stay there.
Rush to Jingkou on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month next year——
On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Chen Cao returned from his trip to the south. Xie Yan and Fan Ning returned to Jiankang.
Yan and Fan Ning cherished each other and said goodbye.
It is more than 1,200 miles from Jingkou to Qiantang. Time is tight to rush back to celebrate the New Year. Chen Caozhi, Ran Sheng, Shen Chiqian, Huang Xiaotong and others rode lightly on Jian Cong, first rushed to Jinling Gu's Manor, and then took Gu's ship to cross Taihu Lake
, landed on the south bank of Taihu Lake on the 23rd, which is already the boundary of Wuxing County. Compared with traveling around the lake by land, it saves five or six days. Shen Chiqian said goodbye to Chen Caozhi here and met in Wucheng on the ninth day of the first lunar month next year.
Meet and go to Jingkou——
It snowed heavily this year and the journey was difficult. Chen Caozhi, Ran Sheng, and Huang Xiaotong, together with more than 20 people, whipped their horses and rode through the wind and snow. On the evening of the 28th, they arrived at Qiantang County, where they met at Feng Mengxiong's house.
After resting all night, we crossed the river early the next morning——
While standing on the north bank waiting for the ferry, Huang Xiaotong suddenly had a whim and said: "Little Langjun, I will let Rutian and Fuyao fly and order them to go south. If they can fly to Jiuyao Mountain, the two ladies Lu and Xie will know if they see it."
Lang Jun is back."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Okay, give it a try."
Huang Xiaotong released Lu Tian from the wooden cage covered with black cloth behind the saddle, swayed the two eagles, took off the blindfolds, and pointed in the direction. The two magical white eagles immediately flapped their wings, flew up hundreds of feet, and then headed towards
Flying south——
After more than half a year of training, these two white eagles have become quite satisfactory. As long as the direction is pointed out, the two eagles can fly directly for thirty miles, and then search for the sergeants in black clothes and armor in a fan shape. If they track the target, they will circle violently.
On top of it, Fuyao quickly flew back to warn. If no one was found, the two eagles flew back together——
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The twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, tomorrow will be the Chinese New Year. Chenjiawu is busy up and down. The two forts are decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and they are full of joy. Since Chen Caozhi married his wife, the left and right ladies have brought dozens of maids.
, Chenjiawu was a lot more lively. The Chen clan had been waiting for Chen Caozhi’s return these past two days. Ten days ago, Banli and the others brought back a letter from Chen Caozhi, saying that if he could not come back, he would send someone to inform him three days before the new year.
, so Lu Weirui, Xie Daoyun and others were afraid that someone would come in those days, and after the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, they began to look forward to it again——
That morning, Run'er was copying Cai Yong's calligraphy and stickers with Lu Weirui in Chou Aunt Lu's study. Run'er was right. All the gifts that Chou Uncle gave to the two Chou aunts were brought back as dowries, and they were also
Far more than that, there are many Han and Wei stele stickers from Chou Aunt Lu's side, as well as many handed down paintings. Chou Aunt Xie's collection of books is the richest, as well as stickers from Eastern Jin Dynasty celebrities such as Wang Xizhi, Xi Jian, and Director Wang, various musical scores, and Run'er
I loved the drawings of Dai Kui of Tanxi. Zongzhi and Runer spent every day in the study room of the two ugly aunts. They were influenced by what they heard and saw, and made great progress in their studies——
Run'er is writing "Lu Shi."
"Beifeng" "The north wind blows, and the rain and snow fall. It is kind to me, and we go home together. Is it empty or evil? It is urgent and only!" Looking sideways, Aunt Wei Rui Chou did not move her pen, looking at it.
The white snow outside the window is lost in thought. It must be because of the poem "North Wind, Rain and Snow" that I miss Uncle Chou even more——
Run'er was about to open her mouth to comfort her, when she suddenly heard two clear chirps in the sky, and her body trembled. Jian Shui's eyes suddenly opened wide, and before she could speak, she put down her pen and ran to the courtyard, looked up, and saw two
The snow-white eagle flew over the top of Jiuyao Mountain, then turned north.
Ruitian, the Fuyao Eagles lived with Huang Xiaotong in Chenjiawu for a period of time. They flew to Ming Sheng Lake and the mountains every day and became very familiar with it. Now they are flying back to their old place. The eagles are also happy, so they fly low and chirp——
Run'er was overjoyed and shouted: "Uncle Chou, aunt Chou, mother, mother, uncle Chou is back. He sent Ru Tian and Fuyao to report the news first. Let's go and pick up Uncle Chou quickly."
Lu Weirui and Xie Daoyun both clearly heard the two hawks chirping and what Run'er said. They became excited and ordered their servants to prepare their carriages and horses. A quarter of an hour later, four oxen carts drove out of the Wubao. They were very strong.
Jing Nu led more than ten private soldiers and walked through the ice and snow towards Fenglin Ferry. From a distance, he saw the two white eagles hovering in the sky. There should be Chen Cao and his entourage below them——
After about ten miles of greeting, I saw a group of people galloping towards me. They came so fast. In a blink of an eye, they rushed forward and all dismounted. The leader was Chen Caozhi, who was wearing a beard hat and a sheep fur cloak. He said happily: "Haha
, you really saw the double eagle announcing the news!"
Run'er got out of the car first and said with a smile: "Uncle Chou, as soon as Run'er heard the chirping of the two eagles, he knew that Uncle Chou was coming soon."
In two days, Run'er will be thirteen years old. She is a slim girl with half an arm covered with sable fur. Her eyes are like paint, and her skin is as pink as snow. She bowed to Chen Caozhi and hurriedly helped Lu Weirui out of the car and turned around.
Said: "Uncle Chou, Aunt Wei Rui Chou is about to give birth to a baby."
Lu Weirui was four months pregnant, but she still didn't look bloated in winter clothes. Her eyes were watery, and she looked at Chen Caozhi shyly. When she was about to be greeted, Chen Caozhi quickly stepped forward to hold her hand, feeling that her delicate hand was
His hand was warm but cold, and he quickly let go, rubbing his hands together dozens of times, exhaling to warm them, then holding Wei Rui's hand again, and asked with a smile: "Well, is the baby about to be born?"
Lu Weirui was so ashamed that she looked at Chen Caozhi shyly and angrily. She suddenly opened her eyes wide and said, "Ah, your hands are so cold that they have sores."
Xie Daoyun also got out of the car at this time. She was tall and slender. Although she was wearing a winter coat, she still looked graceful. She stood aside like a cold plum orchid, looking at Chen Caozhi with a smile. She didn't come closer and gave a silent salute.
After hearing what Lu Weirui said, he took two steps closer to look at Chen Caozhi's hand, and saw a few purple-red chilblains on the edge of his fingertips. He knew it was because he had to hold the reins for a long time while riding a horse in the snow, so he felt very sorry for her, but Lu Weirui was there.
Here, it is not convenient for her to express her love too much——
The oxcart turned around and returned to Chenjiawu. Chen Caozhi said to Xie Daoyun: "Daoyun, come and ride with Weiwei so that I can talk to you more conveniently."
Chen Caozhi led his horse and followed Lu Weirui and Xie Daoyun's carriage, walking in the snow while talking to the two women in the carriage.
Run'er called from the car behind: "Uncle Chou, aren't you cold? Get in the car and sit with the two ugly aunts."
Chen Caozhi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's not cold, I'm warm in the countryside, and my whole body is warm."
The bullock cart beside him had stopped, and Lu Weirui said: "Mr. Chen, get in the cart."
Chen Caozhi handed the reins of the black horse to an attendant, sat on the edge of the cart and took off his leather high boots, then sat cross-legged while the cart swayed gently -
Chen Caozhi looked at the two little wives with a smile, his heart was peaceful and sweet, he didn't say anything, he just looked at them.
Lu Weirui, who had a fetus in her belly, could not bear Chen Caozhi's bright eyes and said shyly: "Husband, what are you looking at? Don't you recognize me and Sister Daoyun?"
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Chenjiawu's water and soil are very nurturing. We haven't seen each other for several months. The two ladies are so beautiful that I don't dare to recognize each other. It's amazing, when did Chen Zizhong marry two immortals!"
Xie Daoyun couldn't help but smile. Since her marriage, she has learned a little more about Chen Caozhi, who is known as the best in grace, etiquette, and grace in Jiangzuo. Her husband and their boudoir get along with each other a lot, and sometimes they are a little ridiculous. It turns out that Chen Caozhi
Lang is still very different from others before and after. Although Xie Daoyun thinks so, she is very happy in her heart. She is Chen Lang's wife. Chen Lang shows his truest temperament to them. This temperament is by no means a stain, it will only
Make her feel approachable——
Lu Weirui also laughed and said: "Sister Daoyun is getting more and more beautiful, and I am getting more and more--" His eyes glanced at his belly, and his cheeks turned red.
Xie Daoyun said: "Sister Wei Rui is so beautiful." She was indeed a little envious of Lu Wei Rui. These days, her sister-in-law Ding Youwei was obviously more concerned about Lu Wei Rui. When her husband came back this time, he would naturally love Lu Wei Rui even more. Xie Daoyun was not jealous, but she was already twenty.
She is two years old, and the New Year means she is twenty-three years old. She also wants to have a child as soon as possible. When she misses Chen Cao, she will daydream about what the child she and Chen Lang will look like. Which one of them has more of them? She is really looking forward to it.
——
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Don't praise each other, warm your hands for me first." He extended his left hand to Lu Weirui and his right hand to Xie Daoyun——
Lu Weirui smiled sweetly, put her palms together, and sandwiched Chen Caozhi's left hand in the middle. Chen Caozhi's hand was much bigger than hers, and the seal was not tight——
Xie Daoyun also laughed, first lightly hitting the back of Chen Caozhi's hand, then covering Chen Caozhi's right hand with both hands, smiling and saying: "Your hand is hotter than mine, but you want us to warm it!"
Chen Cao said: "In the past, the horse was galloping and the wind was blowing cold. Now it is warm inside the car, the blood is flowing, and it will soon feel warm."
Lu Weirui gently stroked the frostbite patches on Chen Caozhi's palms and asked, "Does it itch? Do you feel it on both feet?"
Chen Cao said: "It itches as soon as it gets warm. It doesn't matter if your feet are fine. Just cook a dose of Danggui Sini Decoction and drink it. Then rub the affected area with the dregs of the medicine and it will be cured."
The two little wives rubbed the frostbite patches for him together, which made Chen feel very happy.