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Chapter 551 Return ([-])

A few days later, outside the frontier barracks.

General Meng led a group of generals and waited patiently.

The sound of the hooves of tens of thousands of horses was like thunder and an earthquake.The ground kept shaking.The cavalry battalion returning from the great victory rolled over like a large cloud.

The first steed was pitch-black, without a single hair, and was extremely handsome.The young general riding on the steed, couldn't see his face clearly, only the black cloak fluttering in the gallop, like a peerless sharp blade, exuding dazzling light and demeanor.

"As expected of a mighty general!"

General Meng turned his head, smiled and praised all the generals: "Such a demeanor is fascinating."

The generals at the side also admired Shen You very much, and praised him one after another.

It's different from the civil servants who are full of heart and soul.As a general, whoever leads the army well and wins the battle will be admired by others.

In the past five years, Shen You's subordinates have strictly managed the army, which is obvious to all.Moreover, Shen You's bravery in leading the charge is also admirable.

Because of this, Shen You, who has repeatedly made outstanding achievements, has already become a rising star in the frontier army.He is also known as the leading figure among the young generals of Daqi.

This is different from Wei Weihe's name when he was the emperor's personal guard back then.

Shen You's reputation back then was due to his ability to protect the emperor, and because the emperor valued him highly.Today's prestige is achieved by Shen You relying on one battle after another.This is what really convinced the generals.

This time, Shen You led the troops out of the customs for more than two months and wiped out three small tribes and one big tribe.Excluding the military rations brought at the beginning, the subsequent supplies depended entirely on capture.Not to mention the complete victory, they also captured tens of thousands of horses, tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, and thousands of other prisoners.Greatly weakened the power of the Tartars.

The Tartars lived as a group of tribes. Every time there was a war, each tribe sent troops, led by leaders of all sizes, and gathered under the account of the Tartar Khan.

In the past, the frontier army relied on solid city walls and focused on defense.Now, the frontier army has this elite cavalry, like a sharp knife out of its sheath, it can go out from time to time.Just like the Tartars "strike the grass valley", the frontier army can also sweep up and plunder, and hit the Tartars hard.

Such a victory really boosts the morale of the army and has tangible benefits.

Today, General Meng, the leader of the frontier army, took the initiative to come out to meet him.All the generals in the army, big and small, came to welcome them together.

The cavalry slowed down five miles away, and when they were one mile away from the barracks, they had already slowed down completely.

Shen You rode a fine horse to the front of the barracks, got off the horse, and bowed his hands in salute: "The general came to greet you in person, and the general will be flattered."

General Meng let out a hearty and hearty laugh: "General Shen is fighting outside the pass, and it is nothing to show off the prestige of our frontier army. I have written a memorial and asked for credit for General Shen. You have worked hard all the way, Let all the soldiers enter the barracks to resettle. Tonight, a feast for the three armies!"

A smile flashed across Shen You's eyes, and he bowed his hands in response.

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Alcohol is not allowed in the barracks.Because the cavalry battalion came back from a big victory, General Meng specially prepared beef, mutton and fine wine.The meat is free to eat, and as for the wine, it is distributed to each soldier, about three cups.That way, no one gets drunk.I will not slack off due to alcohol.

In the large tent of the cavalry, there were five seats in total.

Those who participated were all military generals above the fifth rank in the frontier army.

The emperor's personal guards who accompanied Shen You to the frontier army that day also lost five.They were all killed in battles over the years.Another one was seriously injured and could no longer mount a horse to fight.He took his wife and children back to the capital.

There are no immortals in war.As a general, there is nothing wrong with Ma Ge shrouding his body and dying in battle to serve the country loyally.Only when the Tartars are completely frightened and they dare not invade the border, the frontier army will fight less and fewer soldiers will die in battle.

General Meng took the initiative to raise his glass: "General Shen led the troops out, it's really hard work. I respect General Shen three cups!"

Shen You's temperament and temper, in the palace, seemed extraordinarily cold and impersonal.When he arrived at the frontier army, he was like a fish in water.Anyway, he was surrounded by rude warriors and soldiers, so no one cared if he said less and kept a cold face.

Shen You smiled and toasted to each other: "I can win the battle thanks to the full support of the imperial court and the general's proper planning before the battle. I respect the general for these three glasses of wine!"

General Meng smiled happily and drank three cups in succession.

Next, all the generals respected Shen You's wine one by one.Thanks to Shen You's ability to drink well, he didn't pass out on the spot.

It was midnight when the banquet ended.No matter how anxious Shen You was to go home and reunite with his wife and children, he still couldn't leave the barracks in the middle of the night.I had to sleep hastily.At dawn the next day, Shen You, who was sober, ordered someone to send hot water to the tent.

Shen Jia popped up out of nowhere: "Hey, there is hot water here, and I happen to take a hot bath too."

Shen You couldn't laugh or cry: "Is there no hot water in your military tent?"

Shen Jia replied with a smile: "It's boring to take a bath alone, I didn't come here specially to find you."

The two grew up together, ate, lived and slept together, and bathed together countless times.Shen You only said something casually.Two people take a shower together, and they can rub each other's backs.

Speaking of it, it is inevitable to go to war outside the customs and endure hardships.They ate dry food and drank cold water along the way.Sleeping in a tent at night, sometimes simply sleeping on the grass.Occasionally encounter a water source to take a bath.Therefore, when the two brothers took a bath, the water became muddy.

After changing the hot water three times, I wiped off the ashes on my body.Then use a sharp knife to shave off the short beard on the chin.Taking a selfie in the mirror, Shen Jia was very satisfied: "So handsome!"

Shen You was so teased that he laughed out loud, and by the way, he also glanced at himself.Well, it is indeed clean and handsome.

The joy of the two is mainly because they can go home today.

After winning the battle and returning, the cavalry battalion has a seven-day holiday.Those who have a family can go back to get together, and those who don't have a wife can go to the brothel with the military salary they have saved.In short, everyone is impatient.

As soon as Shen You and Shen Jia left the barracks, Fang Peng and others chased after them: "Wait for us!"

All the houses are in the same place, and they go back together just on the same road.

The military camp was stationed fifty miles outside the border city.Everyone galloped all the way, entered the city gate in two hours, and arrived at their respective homes by noon.

Shen Jia waved her arms at Shen You, and rushed into the house.

Shen You understood Shen Jia's eagerness, because he was also longing for him.This difference lasted for more than two months.Who can miss his wife and children?

"Young Master!" Shen You rarely shouted loudly.

However, the people who came to greet them were brother and sister Xu and Shen Xu, and Feng Shaojun was not there.

Shen You was a little surprised, before he could open his mouth to ask, a pair of sons and daughters rushed over enthusiastically: "Father!"

(End of this chapter)