Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Chapter 81 Border Gate, Story

The northern border is covered with snow, and there is a white scene at a glance. Only the isolated city of the border is independent. This is an important town for defending the Turks from going south.

It's just that because of the winter, the soldiers were pale and gathered together to warm themselves by the fire.

And Xue Rengui's team is one of them. Originally, the army barely ate food and clothing. Every severe winter was a huge test for the soldiers at the border.

Fortunately, it is also because of winter that they can breathe a sigh of relief, because the Turks in the north will not go south either.

Generally, if the Turks go south, they will rush before winter, and the latest period is also in early winter.

Of course, compared to the soldiers at the border, Xue Rengui's team had sufficient food, at least it would not be a problem to have a full meal on New Year's Eve.

"Brother Xue, come and have a bowl of hot porridge, it's never been this cold even in Chang'an."

A voice came, and there was a hint of respect in the words. This person was none other than Qin Huaiyu, the son of Qin Qiong.

Although Qin Qiong sent his son to the grassland, it doesn't mean that Qin Qiong sent his son to die.

When forming the team, Qin Qiong used his influence to put Qin Huaiyu into Xue Rengui's team.

Obviously Xue Rengui is familiar with military books, coupled with his personal brave performance, let Qin Qiong know that if anyone can come back from the grassland, then Xue Rengui must be one of them.

In the army, personal bravery is the most respected, and Xue Rengui has proved himself before, this time the team is completely controlled by Xue Rengui.

In fact, Xue Rengui has long known from his teacher that if he wants to control a team, the most important thing is to convince the crowd.

Along the way, Xue Rengui set an example in everything, and the dissatisfaction among some soldiers gradually calmed down.

"Huaiyu, did everyone else call?"

Xue Rengui couldn't help but said out loud, obviously he was very familiar with Qin Huaiyu in his words.

"Brother Xue, everyone in our team has shouted."

Qin Huaiyu replied without hesitation, perhaps because of the influence of Xue Rengui, he is also not weaker than others in everything.

This is not for the sake of Xue Rengui, but only for the dignity of the second generation of Xungui, and the glory from his father's generation is not allowed to be discarded in his own hands.

After the words fell, Xue Rengui's face became silent for a while, and he didn't know how difficult these border soldiers were until he came to the border town.

It's just that he is just a squad leader, and he doesn't even have a position. He has to wait until he returns to Chang'an from the grassland to truly join the army.

He can't control other people, Xue Rengui can only manage his subordinates well, not to mention that his group will have to set foot outside the customs in early spring.

Even if there is extra food, Xue Rengui can't distribute it to other soldiers, because this is irresponsible to his own subordinates.

Since he has brought out these passers-by children, he has the responsibility to bring them back safely, and the teacher's teaching before leaving still rings in his mind from time to time.

"The teacher prepared a lot of bundles for me, and I took them out on New Year's Eve to share a dollar or two with the brothers."

Xue Rengui's voice continued to sound, and Qin Huaiyu's eyes lit up, knowing that his father had only prepared some dry food for himself.

I didn't expect Brother Xue to have such a thing as Shuxiu. You must know that meat is scarce in this era, let alone made into jerky.

Soon Xue Rengui's team gathered around to enjoy the fire. Although there were only less than twenty riders, everyone's faces were flushed.

Even Qin Huaiyu had difficulty eating meat the last time, let alone these ordinary soldiers.

After adding a few pieces of bacon to the ordinary porridge, it becomes a bowl of meat porridge, which is almost never seen in the border town.

Only after a few victorious battles, the soldiers could vaguely smell some meat.

"It's a pity that I'm not in Chang'an, otherwise Rengui will treat you brothers to a good meal."

Xue Rengui sat on the seat facing south and couldn't help thinking silently. After silently drinking a bowl of porridge, he couldn't help thinking of the New Year's Eve in previous years.

Before he met his teacher, he spent New Year's Eve alone, and every year he envied watching the reunion of other common people's families.

It's just that his parents died early, and his family was in trouble, so he has been alone all the time. After apprenticeship, he gradually felt the meaning of New Year's Eve.

Every year on New Year's Eve, he would accompany his teacher, watching the lively scene of the second elder brother and others in Shu's mansion, the corners of Xue Rengui's mouth could not help but rise slightly after thinking of this.

"Brother Xue, why don't you tell the story of Duke An Xuan."

Just as Xue Rengui's thoughts were racing, Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but think of the booing voice.

In fact, Qin Huaiyu also only heard about this Duke Anxuan but never saw him, but this did not prevent him from being full of interest in his heart.

As for the ordinary soldiers, there was even a hint of anticipation on their faces. You must know that this is the world-famous Duke Anxuan.

As for Xue Rengui, they also knew his identity. An Xuangong's student actually embarked on the road of joining the army. If they were them, they would definitely not choose to do so.

This is also one of the reasons why they admire Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui was taken aback for a moment, but then nodded.

In front of Xue Rengui, his teacher is definitely a real saint, and he started talking about it when he first met his teacher.

Gradually, I chose to join the army, and the case stories my teacher told me gradually attracted many soldiers to come to listen to the stories.

As time went by, the more people gathered, they couldn't help but listen carefully to what Xue Rengui said.

The name An Xuangong was heard of even among the border town soldiers, but they didn't have much impression of it.

And Xue Rengui's explanation let them know what kind of person An Xuangong is and what he has done.

Especially hearing that every time Duke Anxuan gave lectures, tens of thousands of people would gather to listen to them. This made many soldiers make up their minds to listen to the lectures if they had the opportunity in the future.

Shu An didn't know that because of Xue Rengui, his story began to spread in the border town.

You must know that he is a person who will not take risks, so every time he chooses a place to give lectures, he will not put himself in danger.

He has never been to the border town area, and he never thought that there would be such a surprise because of Xue Rengui's storytelling.

Shu An, who was originally among the generals, didn't have much influence, but after planting a seed, it seemed to gradually blossom and bear fruit.

Xue Rengui kept telling the story of his teacher returning to Lingyan Pavilion in Chang'an. This was the first time he entered the palace to see His Majesty.

Especially the inscription of Lingyan Pavilion made countless soldiers excited. You must know that although it was circulated before, it was only limited to the scholars in the world, and the words of the common people would not care about it.

As for the soldiers in the army, no one told them this inscription, and now following Xue Rengui's story, many soldiers have secretly remembered it.

(End of this chapter)