After dawn, the first ray of rising sun greeted Zhangmeng Village...
At this time, Chai Yan's five children and three children had all woken up. After everyone washed up, they began to work together. Some put out the stove fire, some packed things, and some fed fodder...
After burning a stick of incense, the carriage set off in the direction of Longtan.
Because there were three more children, Guan Maochun's seat was given to Zhang Youde so that he could give directions to the carriage more easily.
The two children Guan Maochun, Erwa and Sanmei sat in the carriage and stayed with Chai Yan and Hang Baiqiu.
Following Zhang Youde's guidance, the carriage quickly returned to the main road along the way it came and continued to move forward.
In the carriage, the two children were happy and curious. They had never been in a carriage before, so as soon as they got on the carriage, they stood by the window, pointing here and there, as if the scenery outside the window was something they had never seen before.
generally.
Hang Baiqiu was the only woman in the car, so the responsibility of taking care of the two children was consciously put on her shoulders. She yelled at them to hold on tight and not to lean out. This situation made her sad.
Chai Yan couldn't help but laugh again and again...
Seeing that Chai Yan was very happy, Guan Maochun smiled a little, but there was clearly a hint of sadness in his smile.
Chai Yan asked in a low voice: "Do you think of the past again?"
Guan Maochun quickly shook his head, but after shaking it twice, he stopped abruptly, and then admitted: "Sir, seeing these two reminds me of my neighbor's two children...
....”
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the carriage became sad, which immediately made Hang Baiqiu frown and wink at Chai Yan.
Chai Yanxin said that Guan Maochun, who usually talks and laughs and seems heartless, is unexpectedly very sentimental.
Seeing that neither Chai Yan nor Hang Baiqiu could answer his words for a moment, Guan Maochun also gained consciousness and hurriedly apologized.
Chai Yan said he had nothing to apologize for, it was human nature to be moved by the situation, and he didn’t like cold-blooded animals!
In order not to continue this sad topic, Hang Baiqiu asked Chai Yan: "Sir Chai, have you ever thought about how to arrange the three of them after going to Longtan?"
When Guan Maochun heard this, his face became serious, and he looked at Chai Yan, expecting what he would say.
Chai Yan thought seriously for a while and replied seriously: "Let's talk about Erwa and Sanmei first. Their families were kidnapped by Lu Dan and his group of bandits. After leaving Longtan, we will go to Lu Dan's place.
Let’s take a look at the situation. If their family is really...then my consideration is to find a good family for the second baby and third sister so that they can be adopted and raised as adults!"
Hang Baiqiu was thoughtful for a while, and then asked, "What about Zhang Youde?"
Chai Yan looked at the car curtain in front and said, "You have to ask Zhang Youde himself. He is such an adult. If he has his own ideas, we should respect him."
"Yeah, that's right!" Hang Baiqiu admired Chai Yan's statement and agreed happily.
Unexpectedly, the curtain in front of the car was opened at this time, Zhang Youde's head popped out, and he shouted: "I, I, I... I want to join the army!"
Chai Yan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and asked, "Why?"
Zhang Youde simply leaned most of his body into the carriage and shouted excitedly: "Because I want to kill the bandits and avenge my parents, Uncle Wanglong, and the dead people in our village!"
Hearing this, both Hang Baiqiu and Hang Baiqiu looked at Chai Yan, waiting for Chai Yan's response.
Chai Yan asked again: "What if all the bandits are wiped out and killed? If you just join the army with hatred, it may not be good for you in the future!"
Zhang Youde fell silent immediately, lowering his head and wondering what he was thinking about.
Hang Baiqiu wanted to speak to Zhang Youde, but was stopped by Chai Yan's movement, which meant that he wanted to think about it for himself.
After a long time, Zhang Youde suddenly raised his head and said with firm eyes: "If that day comes, I will continue to move forward and work hard. I still want to...I still want to be a general!"
"Very good!" Chai Yan immediately responded with a smile and nodded.
These words made Hang Baiqiu and Guan Maochun smile knowingly. Even Erwa and Sanmei stopped looking out. They both turned back and looked blankly at the people in the carriage, wondering what they had just said.
What.
After just a few breaths, Zhang Youde suddenly lost his temper and said: "But...but I don't even know where to join the army..."
After saying that, Zhang Youde shrank back with a disappointed look on his face, and then the car curtain slowly fell, and his figure disappeared.
Chai Yan did not want the young man to lose his faith, so he shouted: "Zhang Youde, if you are willing, we will go to Lintai Mountain in a few days, and I may be able to introduce you to someone!"
The car curtain immediately opened again, and Zhang Youde poked his head out and asked: "Who...who is it?"
Chai Yan said seriously: "Yaozhou Guard Camp South Camp, Liu Hongxuan Liu Xiaowei!"
Zhang Youde was stunned for a moment. He looked at Chai Yan in surprise for a long time before asking tremblingly: "You, you, you... do you know... know Captain Liu?"
Chai Yan nodded calmly and said calmly: "Yes! Not only do I know him, but I also have some friendship with him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Youde hurriedly rushed into the carriage, knelt down to Chai Yan and said: "Thank you, Sir, thank you, Sir!"
Chai Yan laughed immediately, followed by Hang Baiqiu, Guan Maochun and Cheng Jiu outside, and even Erwa and Sanmei on the side also laughed.
"No need to kneel, sit down." Chai Yan said.
After Zhang Youde sat down obediently, Chai Yancai said: "Right now, Lieutenant Liu is encircling Lu Dan and his gang of bandits in Lintai Mountain. If I have the chance to meet him in person, I will definitely recommend him to you. However, your success or failure in joining the army has nothing to do with it."
I can't guarantee that... I say this, can you understand?"
Zhang Youde, who had just become excited, suddenly felt a lot disappointed, but he still calmed down and nodded with a firm expression: "I understand!"
Chai Yan nodded, relaxed his tone and smiled: "But, you don't have to worry too much. As far as I know, what the Yaozhou Guard South Camp currently lacks is freshmen, so I'm thinking, if I recommend it, you should join the military camp.
It’s not a difficult thing!”
"Really, Sir?" Zhang Youde looked happy again, and then he thanked him again: "Thank you, Sir, thank you, Sir!"
Chai Yan shook his head with a smile and said: "From now on, please call me Sir, Master... It sounds awkward, haha..."
"I understand, Master... No, no, no..." Zhang Youde saw that he had called the wrong person again, and was so frightened that he quickly changed his words: "It's your lord... I understand, my lord."
!
As he finished speaking, there was a burst of joyful laughter in the carriage.