I hang up for retirement in the martial arts world

Chapter 18
The first lunar month festival is the time when the whole Yuzhou is immersed in the festive atmosphere
Beyond the frontier.

It is said that Hu Tian has snow in August, but the weather was dry last year, and it was not until October that there was some rain and snow.Now it is the first month of the second year, and it is time for the ice and snow to melt.

On the vast grassland, if you look around, you still can't see the slightest greenness. Only a little white snow is dotted.

A hundred miles away from Lulongsai, there is a dilapidated small earthen city, which is rarely visited by people all the year round.
Old Li was on guard.

A slightly shabby winter coat, with a simple cloth armor on top.His body was half leaning on the earth wall, holding the standard long knife issued by the army in his arms, and he looked up into the distance from time to time.

Dust-gray mixed with a little snow-white, it is boundless and endless.

The environment is very simple, and this is not even a city.It's just a temporary outpost built on top of the wreckage.The whole is just piled up with some earth, wood, bricks and stones.Barely able to cover some wind and rain, a small team of troops was stationed.

As for the wreckage itself, it was a small town that was burnt to ruins after being attacked and looted by Hu Kou in the flames of war many years ago.

When the ice and snow are about to melt, it is the most excruciating time.

"It's really bad luck, tossing to this place. I can't go up to the sky, and I can't go down to the ground. This day, let alone people, I can't even see a ghost. What's there to guard against." Rubbing and freezing Seeing the unintuitive hands, Old Li sighed and complained to his trembling partner beside him.

"It's just you being hypocritical, it's not good if there's no one around? From my point of view, if Hu Gou really comes, you might even be scared out of your shit." Zhang Er, who lowered his head and stomped his feet to relieve the chill, replied impatiently. road.

As he said that, he cursed bitterly: "The damned dog, who lives in peace every year, is really a disaster."

After waiting for a long time, I didn't see my companion choking, when I looked up.

I saw Lao Li's head trembling, his face was pale, his eyes were dull, and he stretched out a hand to point into the distance: "Huhu people"

At some point on the grassland, a slender black shadow appeared!
"Hurry up and ask someone to set off the smoke. Hurry up!!"

Three days later, in Chenfuzhong, Ninghe County.

Hearing the news, Chen Yi, who hurried back from the porridge shed, hurried into the lobby.

Seeing Chen Meng, his wife and Chen's mother both present, even Dynasty, the leader of the nursing home in the mansion, also stood aside.Seeing Chen Yi walking in in a hurry, everyone present looked over one after another.

"Brother! You... you want to go back?"

Before Chen Yi could salute, he asked Chen Meng eagerly.

"Yeah, received the message."

Chen Meng replied with a smile: "It was urgently called by the state herdsman. It's been more than half a month since the rest, so it's time to go back."

"Didn't you say that you can stay for a month when you come back this time?"

Chen Yi was puzzled and very puzzled.

Immediately, he seemed to think of something again, and before Chen Meng could speak, he asked in a deep voice, "Is there any movement from Lu Longsai?"

Chen Meng did not deny it, and nodded as a response, turned around and took two steps to stop, leaving Chen Yi a back view.

Chen's mother already knew a little bit.

It was clear from the expression on her face that she was extremely reluctant, and it seemed that because of the importance of the matter, she wanted to say something, but she hesitated.

Everyone present also fell silent, but after a while, Chen Yi still opened his mouth and said: "Brother, what is the situation? Is Liu Zhoumu so short of people? The first month has not passed for a few days."

"The war has already begun, and the [-] vanguards of the Hu people have already suppressed the situation five days ago."

Chen Meng looked serious and explained slowly.

"According to the news from Lulongsai, Hu Renda Shanyu spent three months mobilizing the young and strong from the major tribes. In addition to the [-] cavalry at the head, more than [-] troops have appeared in the follow-up. The total number is even greater. Knowing that is far beyond General Duanmu's guess."

"One hundred thousand?" Chen Mu's face turned pale when she heard the words.

Chen Meng hurriedly said: "When the clues first appeared three months ago, the state herdsman had already deployed five thousand reinforcements. In the past few months, the nearby counties and counties have successively supported more than ten thousand troops. In addition, General Duanmu's headquarters , and the Lihu people in the city are mostly cavalry, as long as our army does not leave the city to fight in waves, it should not be difficult to defend Lulongsai and wait for backup."

He also smiled and comforted him and said, "Master Liu urged the child to go back because many people were sent out to support the frontier army, and there was no one in his hands. Mother, don't worry, the situation is not too bad, and the child will not be in danger. .”

Mother Chen asked a little uneasy: "Since that's the case, when are you going to leave?"

Chen Meng replied respectfully: "I will go back early tomorrow morning."

Chen's mother suppressed the worry in her heart and didn't ask any more questions.On the contrary, it was Chen Yi who followed up with Chen Meng and talked for a long time.
the next day.

In front of the Chen residence, the chariots and horses were ready to go.Luggage, big and small, and some custom specialties were put into the carriage one by one by the servants.

Chen Meng and his wife are saying goodbye to their families.

At this moment, Mother Chen couldn't hide the emotion in her heart, and tears were in her eyes.

He smiled and comforted her mother-in-law, while Chen Meng told Chen Yi to take good care of her mother, and Chen Yi responded repeatedly.

"By the way, just wait a moment."

While talking, he suddenly remembered something, turned around and went back to the mansion, which made Chen Yi quite puzzled.

Not long after, the person walked out slowly, with an extra item in his hand.

It is a knife.

The handle is carved in white jade. After the scabbard is pulled out, the blade looks like a clear spring. The edge of the blade is slightly upturned from the tip. The blade is plated with gold and engraved. There are gold and silver thread inlaid flower decorations and cloud dragon patterns near the blade, and gold and silver threads. The poetic name "Proton" of this knife is embedded in the decorative frame.

"Almost forgot about this. I was thinking of hanging you up. After a while, I will take out this knife when my sleep is almost exhausted. Now that's all, it's cheap for you." Chen Meng laughed road.

Watching Chen Yi take the sword.

Then he introduced: "This Baoteng knife is a rare magic weapon. It was made by the imperial court in the previous dynasty. It is made of extraordinary material. It breaks hair when blown. It is sharp and gorgeous. It must be in your mind. In order to get this precious knife at the beginning , It took me a lot of effort."

Then he solemnly warned: "Since you have obtained this sword, you have learned the sword skills of your ancestors and practiced diligently every day. If you are lazy and let the treasure be dusted, I will definitely make you look good when I come back."

Chen Yi solemnly put away the Bao Teng Saber, and thanked: "My brother, thank you for your generous gift, and Yi will definitely keep your brother's words in mind."

Chen Meng turned to bid farewell to Chen's mother.

The team of carriages and horses on the side waited for half an hour, and finally, the husband and wife were about to get into the carriage.

Chen's mother was reluctant to leave, but she still told Chen Meng who was about to leave: "My son must be careful all the way, don't worry about being a mother. Remember what my mother said.
In a critical moment, don't spare yourself.My sons from the Chen family are all good-looking!"

Chen Mengling responded: "Meng will inherit the behest of his ancestors, never forget his mother's teachings, and do his best to live up to the lives of the people of Yuzhou!"

(End of this chapter)