Pirate Song

A dozen people headed by Gao Huaiyuan walked struttingly on the official road leading to Daye County. Everyone was talking and laughing and seemed very happy. What happened last night caused a great uproar in Ezhou.

In the magistrate's prison, a prisoner was kidnapped overnight, and he was not discovered until dawn. The city immediately became tense, and a large number of soldiers and officers were sent to the streets. They first blocked the four doors, and then started to go door to door.

Conduct a search.

Of course, the inn was the target of their search, but Gao Huaiyuan and the others did not show any flaws. After taking out the road certificate to prove their identity, they went out and left Ezhou City in a big way. As for how the government was busy, they had no control over it.

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It just so happens that this matter can also be a slap in the face to the officials who are not very vigilant, so that they can save themselves from being busy making money during such a war, and also let them know that although Ezhou City is located in the south of the Yangtze River, it is not without problems.

When they left Ezhou City, they saw that the officers and soldiers were very strict in checking passers-by. From time to time, some people would be arrested. It seemed that this time they unintentionally attacked the Jin people's craftsmanship, and they were also helping the government.

Just a small favor!

After everyone left Ezhou City, they couldn't help laughing, because the operation last night was really exciting and smooth. They were able to save people under the eyes of the government, which showed that they cooperated very well.

Gao Huaiyuan's plan was so thorough that everyone expressed their admiration.

However, Gao Huaiyuan is not very complacent. He feels that it is better to do less things like this. Originally, he could have rescued Zhao Tong this time without using this method. Spending a little money may not be able to do this, but he

Now he is eager to return home, and he is worried about whether the rest of the craftsmen that Jiaqi brought back a few days ago will arrive safely at Crouching Tiger Village, so he is really too lazy to delay in Ezhou City any longer, so he takes a desperate risk and does something like this. I really don’t know.

How many people will be unlucky this time!

Anyway, this rescue operation went very well. It also tested the cooperation of his group and proved that the strength of his group should not be underestimated. Gao Huaiyuan was still very impressed by this.

satisfied.

It was only a day's journey from Ezhou to Daye County. With their foot strength, they entered Daye County before the afternoon. After arriving here, Gao Huaiyuan felt completely relieved. After thinking about it, he ordered everyone to rush back to the sleeping area.

To go to Huzhuang, he himself had to go to the county seat first to settle the errand with the county government. Otherwise, he would have to make another trip to the county seat.

Before dark, Gao Huaiyuan finally entered Daye County and soon arrived in front of the county government office.

"Ouch! Isn't this Mr. Gao? Why are you back at this time! Please come in quickly!" A gatekeeper recognized Gao Huaiyuan at a glance and stood in front of the county government office with his sword straddled.

He trotted out to welcome Gao Huaiyuan and let Gao Huaiyuan into the county government gate with a smile on his face.

"I'd like to ask you two to report to Magistrate Liu that Gao has left the army and is here to deliver a message!" Gao Huaiyuan looked at the two officers who were busy pouring him tea and said to them with a smile.

"Master Gao, wait a moment! I will go and report to Master Gao!" A servant agreed and trotted into the county government office.

Gao Huaiyuan had just chatted with the remaining officer, and the officer who reported the news ran back and said with a smile: "Young Master Gao has a lot of face. The county magistrate has already come out to greet Young Master Gao in person!"

Not long after, the figure of Liu Zhixian appeared inside the gate. He was seen holding the hem of his official uniform and walking very quickly. After seeing Gao Huaiyuan's figure from a distance, he immediately smiled and said: "Oh! Master Gao really is.

You are back! I miss you very much, please follow me in quickly to talk!"

After Gao Huaiyuan smiled and came forward to salute Liu Zhixian, he was grabbed by Liu Zhixian and walked towards the county office. Judging from Liu Zhixian's attitude, he seemed to be very happy that Gao Huaiyuan was back this time, but he didn't know why he was like this.

affectionate.

After the two sat down in Liu Zhixian's living room, Liu Zhixian ordered a banquet to be held immediately. During the wait, the two exchanged pleasantries and then dropped the topic to the main topic.

Gao Huaiyuan simply reported to Liu Zhixian the past year's battles with the army. Liu Zhixian was frightened. Although Gao Huaiyuan said it simply, Liu Zhixian could also hear the danger at that time. He couldn't help but admire Gao Huaiyuan even more. He felt that

He was indeed right. Gao Huaiyuan was indeed a man of real ability.

"This is the list of the Xiangyong who died in this expedition. I am incompetent and failed to bring them all back. There are now less than 200 of the five hundred Xiangyong left. As for the aftermath, I hope the county magistrate will handle it properly.

The village warriors did not lose our people in Daye County. Everyone died in the battle. We hope that the magistrate can provide generous pensions to their families so that their souls can rest in peace in heaven! As for the remaining village warriors, because

We were not allowed to come back, so we are temporarily led by Guo Liang to rest and recuperate in the Xiangyang camp. This time I was demoted back. I am afraid that Liu Zhi County will have to organize Xiang Yong to replace Guo Liang and the others!" Gao Huaiyuan finished speaking.

After this period of experience, the roster was presented to Liu Zhixian.

Of the five hundred Xiangyong, after being away for a year, only about a hundred were left. After Liu Zhixian took over the roster, he was also sighing, but judging from the several battles Gao Huaiyuan said, even so, Gao Huaiyuan

Huaiyuan had already tried his best, so he had no reason to complain about Gao Huaiyuan.

"Young Master Gao, don't worry about this. These local brave men sacrificed their lives for the country, and I should take good care of their families! As for Young Master Gao, I already know about it. You don't need to take it to heart. It's good if you can come back. As an official

It seems that Mr. Zhao intends to protect you, which is not necessarily a bad thing!

And I’m afraid Young Master Gao doesn’t know that my life was not easy during the period when you left Daye County! Your father, Mr. Gao, thought that I did it deliberately because of the fact that you went out with the army, but he gave me a lot of punishment.

Pressure, after coming back, I hope Young Master Gao can give me a nice word in front of your father!" Liu Zhixian mentioned this matter while putting away the road documents and the roster.

Gao Huaiyuan's heart skipped a beat. He was just happy to be back and forgot about his father. Thinking about Zhao Fang's attitude at that time, he accepted his resignation without hesitation. Maybe his father might

He was also behind it! But if Liu Zhixian was blamed for this incident, he would be a bit unfair.

"Oh! Don't worry, Mr. Liu. After I get home, I will write to my father immediately, explaining that this matter was definitely not done intentionally by Mr. Liu! Don't worry, Mr. Liu, about this!" Gao Huaiyuan quickly spoke to comfort Magistrate Liu, and he also thought of it.

, as Gao Jian, if he gets angry with Liu Zhixian, it is estimated that Liu Zhixian’s life may not be easy! Things in the officialdom, the official level is overwhelming!

Magistrate Liu thanked him repeatedly. At this time, the servants came over to inform them that the banquet had been prepared and invited them to sit down.

In order to welcome Gao Huaiyuan back home, County Magistrate Liu called all the county bosses and others to drink with Gao Huaiyuan, which gave Gao Huaiyuan a lot of face. However, after everyone sat down, Gao Huaiyuan didn't look at it.

When he arrived at the Wangxian Lieutenant, he asked about it. As a result, Liu Zhixian immediately looked embarrassed, coughed a few times and said: "This... Wangxian Lieutenant received an order two days ago, ordering him to go to the front of the army to take your place. He

We have already taken some of the country warriors to the Xiangyang camp! Let’s not talk about this for now, let’s drink..."

It took Gao Huaiyuan a long time to realize that his father's energy was really quite big. He actually tried to smoothen the relationship with Xiangyang and transferred him back to Daye County, but also made a stumbling block for Wang County Lieutenant to get him.

When I arrived in Xiangyang, it seemed that my father was definitely going to have trouble with County Captain Wang! No wonder Liu Zhixian was so polite to me. It seemed that my father had caused trouble to Liu Zhixian during these days!

After understanding the meaning of this, Gao Huaiyuan couldn't help but feel a little bit dumbfounded, but he was still a little happy in his heart. Poor parents in the world, at least at this time, Gao Jian truly regarded his son as a flesh and blood, and did this behind his back.

Gao Huaiyuan was a little touched by many things.

Obviously, everyone already knew that Gao Huaiyuan was named Baoyi Lang before the army. Although it was just a jobless title, he was considered to be on the same level as Zhu Bo and others, and no one dared to underestimate him.

He didn't know at all that it would be difficult for someone who could serve as an official in front of the army without great merit, so they all toasted to Gao Huaiyuan and asked about things in front of the army.

Gao Huaiyuan did not hide anything from them. He talked about his views on the battle between Song and Jin Dynasties and the fighting situation between the two armies in Zaoyang. After listening to Gao Huaiyuan's analysis, these officials breathed a long sigh of relief. Finally,

We were not too worried that the Jin army would cross the Yangtze River and go south! So everyone felt relieved and started talking and laughing.

Because Liu Zhixian hosted a banquet, Gao Huaiyuan had to stay in the county for one night. Early the next morning, he bid farewell to Liu Zhixian and returned to the Gao family's old home. A few miles away from Gaojiazhuang, he saw a group of people.

Standing at the intersection and looking in the direction of the county seat, when they saw him appearing, the group of people ran towards him.

Gao Huaiyuan also immediately saw that the person in the middle was a girl in red, holding up the hem of her skirt and running towards him quickly. Gao Huaiyuan did not expect that Liu'er actually came to the old house from Crouching Tiger Village in advance,

Having traveled so far to welcome him back, I felt a surge of excitement in my heart and immediately headed towards them.

Looking at Liu Er's pretty face like rain, Gao Huaiyuan's heart was beating fast. If it wasn't in front of so many people, he really wanted to reach out and pull Liu Er into his arms and comfort her, but today

There were so many people coming to greet him that he could only step forward and gently hold Liu'er's trembling little hand, then squeeze it a little harder and nodded to Liu'er.

Liu'er was so excited that she couldn't speak. Her cherry lips trembled slightly, and big tears of joy flowed down her white face. The man in front of her had fallen into this situation countless times this year.

Appeared in her dreams, and she woke up countless times exclaiming his name in her dreams, and then hugged the pillow and stayed awake all night, feeling as if she had a lot to say to him.

But when she really saw him today, Liu'er found that she couldn't say a word. She just looked at his slightly thin cheeks and his much rougher and darker skin with sobs.

Standing in front of Gao Huaiyuan like this, let him hold his catkin and feel the warmth coming from his fingertips.

"Xue Yan has met the young master!" While Gao Huaiyuan and Liu Er were looking at each other and conveying their greetings to each other with their eyes, Xue Yan bowed behind Liu Er somewhat inappropriately to greet Gao Huaiyuan.

Liu'er finally realized her gaffe, as if she was awakened from a dream again. She suddenly realized that Gao Huaiyuan was still her master no matter what, and there was still a gap between the two of them. What she did was obviously inappropriate.

etiquette, so he hurriedly tried to free his hands from Gao Huaiyuan's big hands and saluted Gao Huaiyuan.

But Liu'er failed to do so, because Gao Huaiyuan still held one of her hands tightly and did not let go. He led Liu'er to his side and stood close to him, not wanting to let go of Liu'er for a moment.

Now he feels that he is an adult. Regarding Liu'er, he doesn't want to hide his longing for her at all, so he doesn't care much about other people's opinions. He just holds Liu'er's little hand so tightly,

He smiled and nodded to Xue Yan to indicate that he had noticed him.

"Little Li Tong meets the young master! Congratulations to the young master for returning home safely!" At this time, Li Tong also came to Gao Huaiyuan with red eyes, bowed and said to Gao Huaiyuan.

Then many people gathered around and saluted Gao Huaiyuan. Gao Huaiyuan looked around and was pleased to see that this time he went on an expedition and basically all the important personnel who stayed in Daye were present, not to mention Zhou Hao.

, Xue Yan, Li Tong, these old subordinates, Jiang Peng, Zhou Yi, Huang Zhen, Zhou Laowu and others were all present.

After seeing each other after a year's absence, Gao Huaiyuan was very happy. He exchanged greetings with everyone and blocked the intersection. Even the young people who came back with him were very happy, and some people started to have tears in their eyes.

stand up.

After a while of greetings, everyone calmed down a little. Huang Zhen was more experienced. He bowed and said to Gao Huaiyuan and others: "Young Master, you should go back to your old house first and let me wait for you to report to Young Master! It's not good to stand on the road like this."

Method!"

Only then did everyone realize that they were only focused on being happy and had been stuck on the road, so they quickly gathered around Gao Huaiyuan and walked towards the old house!

When Gao Huaiyuan returned to the old house, he once again accepted everyone's congratulations. However, considering that there were many people here, Gao Huaiyuan simply asked Xue Yan about the situation in the old house. As for the situation in Crouching Tiger Village,

The situation was basically not mentioned at all, and everyone understood the rules, so they naturally talked about some insignificant things.

Ever since Gao Huaiyuan left Daye to join the army to fight, Xue Yan has always been in charge of the old house. The courtyard is clean and everything seems in order. Because Gao Huaiyuan has won the hearts of the tenants, so here

There is basically no issue of rent cancellation for hundreds of acres of old land, and the tenants are farming very carefully. Therefore, the grain output has gradually increased, and the lives of the tenants have also improved. No one has ever defaulted on the rent. This

Gao Huaiyuan didn't need to worry about anything at all.

Xue Yan also reported to Gao Huaiyuan in detail what Gao Jian sent from Shaoxing years ago. Gao Huaiyuan had nothing to worry about. His father, Gao Jian, was worried that something would happen to him in front of the army. Now that he has returned, even if

It's to satisfy Gao Jian's request. Just write a letter back to say hello!

However, Xue Yan told Gao Huaiyuan that since he led his team on the expedition, the families of the local warriors in Gaojiazhuang would come to the old house from time to time to inquire about the situation in front of the army. This time Gao Huaiyuan came back and had to give them some explanation.

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Gao Huaiyuan, who was originally very happy, immediately became depressed after hearing this incident. When he left Gaojiazhuang this time, in addition to fifty people from Crouching Tiger Village, he also brought with him

He went to Gaojiazhuang area with fifty rural warriors, but now he has come back alone. Only a dozen of the fifty rural warriors are still alive, but they all stayed in the Xiangyang camp, and the remaining more than thirty people

, are now all abandoned in the Zaoyang area and turned into a pile of withered bones.

Although Gao Huaiyuan's return to his hometown was relatively sudden, he did not forget it before leaving. He specially brought the relics of these fallen heroes back with him, and they happened to be returned to their families.

Even if the body is not visible, at least let them have something to pay homage to and build a tomb to pay homage to them.

After seeing Gao Huaiyuan's face gradually darken, everyone who was talking and laughing also stopped smiling. If they had not experienced the cruelty of war before, then everyone has experienced it this time.

In the past year in Huzhuang, nearly sixty people have followed Gao Huaiyuan out, but now there are only less than thirty people alive, and most of them have died on the battlefield. When I think of these people who once served in court

The young people who got along with each other were separated by heaven and earth in a year, and everyone felt a little sad in their hearts.

"Zhou Hao will make arrangements to send back to their families the relics of the fallen local warriors that we brought back with us this time. In addition, we will also prepare all the rewards they received before the general and hand them over to their families!" Gao Huaiyuan

Instruct Zhou Hao to arrive.

Zhou Hao immediately stood up and nodded in agreement, then took two young men down to sort out the accompanying packages.

"Zhou Yi, do we have enough money now?" Gao Huaiyuan asked Zhou Yi immediately.

"Young Master, don't worry. Our Crouching Tiger Village is very comfortable now. If anything happens to the Young Master, just give me your instructions!" Zhou Yi immediately came out to answer, but he was very careful in what he said.

The accounts of Huzhuang and Laozhai were kept separately, and they only said that the accounts were sufficient, but they did not tell Gao Huaiyuan how much money he had available for him to use in front of everyone.dd