The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 80: Strange Man

The dusk melts into gold, the boat's shadow is as black as ink, the green mountains are overlapping, and the fishermen sing in the evening.

The cormorants flapped their wings on the bamboo raft by the river, startling silver-like stars on the water surface. This was the scene that the little girl usually loved to watch, but today it did not attract her attention. She stared straight ahead, anxiously waiting with the maid beside her.

"Dad, how long will it take?"

The little girl looked eagerly but never saw the island. She couldn't help but look back and complain, pouting her little mouth. Her pink face was very cute.

Xue Yan sat in the cabin.

I am not worried about the strong wind on the deck and my daughter getting cold. I have spoiled my daughter since she was a child. I let her travel around the country and she never likes to be restricted. Why bother? Wouldn't it be wonderful to let my daughter be happy all her life?

"You can't run away, why rush?"

Xue Yan smiled.

There was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, General Wang really came back, quietly and without a sound.

The spoils of the Wang family army were previously handled by the Qi family, and later given to the Xue family. Later, the Wang family army was disbanded.

Therefore, it is reasonable to approach the Xue family again. For smart people, it is not difficult to guess.

That person is a smart person.

But should I help someone deliver a message?

Xue Yan felt a slight headache.

This is a trouble. I don’t know if it’s a trap, but I don’t want to get involved.

The little girl was too excited to be sad.

After hearing many stories about General Wang, I learned from Sister Lin that he was a fair-faced young general, not the superhuman as the storytellers described him to be, but more like a scholar.

Moreover, he has a very mild temper.

It seems like he never gets angry, and he gives people a warm feeling.

There is such a strange man in the world.

The little girl didn't believe it.

"Of course I'm anxious. I must meet him. I, Xue Baoqin, have seen all kinds of people, but I don't believe there is a man like the one Sister Lin described." The little girl Xue Baoqin patted her chest.

The lessons are vivid and lively, not only not vulgar, but even more playful.

Xue Yan was also a confident person. Upon hearing his daughter's innocent and frank words, he immediately put his worries aside and couldn't help laughing, "Am I not good to you?"

"Dad is different."

The little girl trotted into the cabin, took Xue Yan's hand, and said with a smile, "Dad is the best man in the world, and General Wang is the second best man in the world, so I must see him."

"What about your brother?"

Xue Yan asked deliberately.

Forgetting her brother, the little girl frowned, looking troubled, and said distressedly: "Then General Wang retreats one more place, so he will be third."

Done.

She covered her father's mouth with her little hand and jumped up and down, saying, "Oh, please don't say anything more. This is already the third time."

Xue Yan laughed out loud.

As long as my daughter is happy, I am happy too.

In the business world, people from all over the world have seen it, but Xue Yan only understands one thing: the so-called rules are made by people. As long as you don't hinder others and live comfortably, that's enough.

Therefore, Xue Yan strongly supported the new learning. It was a pity that Mr. Cai Wen was not devoted to learning and had to get involved in court affairs. This was really inappropriate.

But Mr. Cai’s choice is also correct.

After all, the emperor is young. What does it matter if the emperor wins? At such an old age, he can't live a few more years. Can he live forever? Xue Yan doesn't believe in the so-called immortality techniques of the sorcerers.

What a pity, brother.

The eldest sister-in-law died early. She had no opinion of her own and only wanted to rely on others. I didn't stop her. The business of the eldest house plummeted. Relying on the old people to maintain it was not a long-term solution.

just.

Xue Yan frowned.

When will peace come? This has affected my business to some extent.

"arrive."

"Miss."

On the deck, a maid suddenly called out. Xue Baoqin, who was inside the cabin, heard the call and hurried out. Xue Yan, worried that his daughter might fall into the water, followed her out.

really.

After turning a bend, a large expanse of land was revealed.

At this time, the shopkeeper Du Song came to the boss.

Xue Yan sighed, "Yangzhong Island has changed a lot."

"That's right. The people on the island are hardworking and have money. In less than ten years, this place will be a prosperous place again." Du Song smiled. There are hundreds of wealthy families. Although the business is not big every year, it is stable and long-lasting.

Otherwise, I would come to the island often to maintain the relationship.

Xue Yan took a careful look and found that the dock on the south bank was half-abandoned, but the land on the north bank was full of vitality. In just a few months, hundreds of wooden houses had been built, and the original shacks were no longer there.

There were also many mud bricks piled up in the open spaces everywhere, which were used as materials for building houses. With only a few hundred strong laborers and the task of clearing the wasteland, it was indeed hard work.

Xue Yan agreed.

Unlike the village on the land outside the island, there are flags on the island.

It is a semi-closed environment, with ships passing by on the river and occasional caravans landing on the island. They are mainly their own businesses, and the vision of their own shopkeeper is indeed good.

The one I admire even more is General Wang.

There are many good horses, but it is difficult to find a good horse trainer.

There is still a lot of land that can be reclaimed, but there is a lack of opportunities. Just like Yangzhong Island, if it were not for General Wang, it would have been abandoned for who knows how many years, even hundreds of years.

A merchant ship landed.

There are soldiers guarding the simple dock.

People who came after hearing the news led them off the boat. When they learned that the second master and daughter of the Xue family had also come, they became cautious and did not dare to be negligent.

"Hahaha."

"Dong dong dong."

The shouts on the island were deafening.

Xue Yan couldn't help but look over, and the man explained with a smile.

It turned out to be military training.

The more than 200 soldiers under Liu Tong's command were practicing the Mandarin Duck Formation, and their morale was boosted a little, but it was inconvenient to join forces with the Hexi small camp. The two had learned different things, so it would be better if they cooperated with each other.

Plus the four or five hundred Beijing camp soldiers in his hands.

A total of nearly seven hundred people.

Wang Xin knew that Liu Tong was quite capable. He had been learning from him for so long, so he had no doubt about the level of his Mandarin Duck Formation. However, he still needed to review it himself. After all, not everyone had such a clear understanding as he did.

There is food and military pay.

Plus various factors.

The two armies each performed a martial arts demonstration and marveled at each other's similarities.

Troops and food supplies were replenished on the island, and the wounded were left behind to recuperate.

A thousand-ton grain ship can carry more than 700 dan of grain. He asked the admiral for 540 dan of grain, which is enough for the entire camp for three months. On normal days, 500 to 600 dan of grain is not expensive, but who would pay for it for the public? All the money comes from the public.

With so much grain, we can only feel safe if we store it on Yangzhong Island.

Everything is perfect.

"We will move camp tomorrow."

It was unexpected, but not unexpected. The general had always been swift in battle. Tang Ping hurriedly reminded him, "Master Lin sent someone through He Kuan to say that if the general returns, please stay on the island for three days. He has something important to tell you."

"No wait."

Wang Xin shook his head.

I could probably guess what Lin Ruhai was going to say, but I didn't want to pay attention to it.

Finally one of them won.

No matter which side wins, it will be easier for the lower levels to do their work. The most feared thing is that the two sides will get involved in an argument, as the lower levels will suffer the most. The right thing to do is to kill the Japanese pirates as soon as possible while the emperor has the upper hand and has no time to cause any trouble.

Problems will only arise when the army arrives in the southeast.

Because the loser won't give up.

Moreover, the Japanese pirates had robbed so much wealth and injured so many people. It was impossible for him to let them retreat easily and return to his hometown to live a wealthy life in retirement. He had to take their lives when they were most arrogant.

(End of this chapter)