My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 82 The ancestors are impatient
In the spring light of March, on the official road leading south from Changchuan to Ding'an City, flags were fluttering in the wind. Soldiers and horses slowly marched southward. The queue was not neat, but the spirit was relatively full. There were many soldiers among them. There were jokes, but also because the dead comrade seemed relatively silent.

More than 6 prisoners took off their weapons and armor, and walked in the middle section wearing only single clothes with their hands tied behind their backs. From time to time, more than a dozen light cavalrymen flew by, checking for those who wanted to escape during the patrol.

The one at the back was the grain team. The grain team was sent by the Fang family and Su Lie. The team also looked huge and bloated, but there was no need to rush forward in such a hurry, so they moved slowly in the rear.

In front of the Ding'an Army, under the banner of the Ding'an Army, a big black horse swung its mane and walked leisurely forward with hooves. On the horse's back, Su Chen, wearing a chainmail, was looking at the three letters sent this morning in his hand. They were from Chang Linghou. , Yonghuaihou, Haixinghou.

"It seems that there is no need to publicize the things the emperor has done. All the other princes see it." Su Chen read the letters one by one and handed them to Zhang Jiao.There were Zhang Liao, Dian Wei, Zhang Liang, Zhang Bao, and Guo Jia around. Dong Zhuo was escorting the grain and prisoners behind, while Le Jin stayed in Changchuan County due to his injuries, along with more than [-] wounded people, divided among the five. Thousands of soldiers assisted in defending the city.

"This is a good thing. Several princes started to revolt, and the court had no time to take care of them. It just gave Changsheng a chance to breathe!" Zhang Liao had been in charge of the army for many years and had his own opinions. "Back then, Duke Cao got 30 Qingzhou Yellow Turbans and We have soldiers who have fought hundreds of battles, and we have captured more than 6 people here. If we can recruit all of them and add the original troops and horses, we will have [-] available."

Su Chen actually thought about this when he was in the wounded barracks, but the most important thing was the issue of food and grass.

"There are 8 people and more than 3000 war horses. They need food every day. It's a bit difficult to feed one county and four counties."

"You can ask Duke Cao for advice on the fielding system. As for the war horses... more than 3000 horses, it is not difficult. You can raise them with forage mixed with beans and grains, and let the cavalry take them to run around the city several times every day. "

Zhang Liao sat on the horse, thought for a while, and added: "In the future, it is best to distinguish between soldiers and horses. There will be one army for every 2000 people, with five battalions, each battalion having about [-] men, so that the battlefield can be mobilized smoothly. "

On horseback, Su Chen listened quietly to Zhang Liao's experience in commanding an army. This was not just about age, but also the experience of the other party.

It was almost noon, and the front team had entered the Ding'an area. Only then did Su Chen think of the Yellow Turban believers, "Great Master, why didn't you see them after the battle?"

"It's better to keep the Tao and the army separate. After the war, let them spread the Tao of Taiping. Since I chose a different Tao, it will be easy for me to finish it."

Zhang Jiao looked at the outline of the city that was gradually revealed in the distance in front of him, his eyes bright, he smiled and turned around, looked at Su Chen and said:

"When I first came here, I actually thought about reviving the Yellow Turban trend, but when I saw the statue of a saint in the ancestral hall, I saw through it. Even if I get a seat today, there will still be a dynasty change in the future. If the people are suffering, then why should the poor people fight? It is better to pass on my Taiping Dharma so that the world will remember it and spread its praises endlessly without losing one of the great ways. Just like Chang Sheng once said, people in future generations will know that I am Zhang. As for the name of the horn, it might as well let the people here remember the Tao of Taiping from generation to generation."

See, those who practice Taoism have an open mind.

"Great Master, since you came to this world to spread the Tao of Taiping, have you ever thought about spreading it to other countries?"

Su Chen held the reins and said what he suddenly thought: "The Yan Kingdom is small after all, and there are more countries outside. Wouldn't it be better if Taiping Road is based on the Yan Kingdom and spreads to other countries?"

"Is Changsheng really interested in this?" Zhang Jiao laughed.

Over there, Su Chen's words came out loud and powerful: "If I establish a country in the future, Taiping Dao will be the national religion, and the great sage and mentor will be the national teacher!"

Guo Jia's eyes were full of approval when he heard this, but he did not interrupt the conversation between the two. He just listened quietly to one side. It can be seen that Su Chen has grown rapidly in this area in these days. Already know how to exploit and bundle.

"A country is so big that it can't just have martial arts and literature, it also needs people's hearts to rely on. Although there are temples and Taoist temples in the Yan Kingdom, I only believe in the Tao of Taiping of the great sages and good teachers!"

Su Chen rose and fell with the horse's back. He raised his hand and clenched his fist: "People from China should first think of our fellow Chinese."

The words are plain, but there is a hint of destructive ferocity.

Zhang Liao, Guo Jia, and Zhang Jiao smiled and nodded.

"good!"

Dian Wei on the side tilted his head, then nodded, and shouted in a loud voice: "Shan!"

Arriving outside Ding'an City, it was past noon and the sun was setting slightly in the west. Zhang Jiao led the two brothers and left the team on horseback.Le Jin recuperated and guarded in Changchuan County. The Ding'an army and more than 6 prisoners were handed over to Zhang Liao and Dong Zhuo, as well as generals Zhang You and Xu Qinghu, and were brought back to the military camp for resettlement.

"Then trouble the two generals!"

A long team passed by. Su Chen, accompanied by Dian Wei, Guo Jia, and his second brother Su Lie, who came from behind, bowed their hands to Zhang and Dong on one side of the team, and the two nodded. Then he led the cavalry and ran beside the advancing team, gradually disappearing from sight.

"Let's go back too. I guess the family will be in a hurry." Not many people were brought back to the city. They walked through the streets with fewer pedestrians. When they returned to the mansion, their mother Xiao Wei led the whole family to stand outside and saw When both sons came back, there was a smile on her face. Su Congfang stood beside her like a foil, but seeing that Su Chen and Su Lie were intact, he kept smiling.

Thirteen stood on the right side of everyone. He had not been seen for many days, and his appearance became even more scruffy.

"I hope you come back safely, Su Huan, hurry up and get the willow branches!" The old woman ordered at this time.

There is a folk saying that willow branches can remove bad luck. Now in March, the willow trees by the river have already sprouted branches. The sister-in-law quickly took the branches from the hands of the maid Chunmei, walked up to everyone in a graceful manner, and waved her hands up and down Su Chenzhou. He waved and then swept Su Lie and Guo Jia, but because Dian Wei was a big man, it took a while before everyone was welcomed into the house.

"After a long journey, you must not have eaten yet. Mom, I have already asked the kitchen to prepare it. Chen'er, please go back with Guo Jijiu and Dian Guard to wash up, change your clothes, and come over to eat together."

"Then go to the atrium to rest first, we will come back later."

After bidding farewell to their mother, Su Chen and Guo Jia joked and returned to the south chamber. Several servants and maids were waiting on both sides. They had already prepared hot water for washing and clothes.

Guo Jia walked up to Xun Yu under the eaves with high spirits, raised his hand, and took the paper from his hand, causing Xun Yu to chase him with pen and ink.

Dian Wei walked back to his room, looked at the barrel, then looked at himself, wiped it with some water, then left the room and stood guard outside Su Chen's room.

Here, Su Chen listened to the two teasing and serious scolding, then asked the maid to come over to help remove the armor, then sent the other party away, took off his clothes, walked behind the screen, jumped into the barrel, and splashed with water. In the sound, the whole person was immersed in hot water, resting his head comfortably on the edge of the bucket, closing his eyes and exhaling.

Vaguely, I suddenly felt like I was being watched.

Su Chen opened his eyes suddenly and saw Cao Cao standing next to him with his hands behind his hands. On one side were Liu Bei and Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. Su Chen quickly covered his lower body, and his whole body shrank into the water, with only one head exposed.

"Ancestors, don't be so anxious, can you wait until I finish taking a shower..."

"What you have, we all have, what's so rare?" Cao Cao glanced disdainfully into the water, "Gu has been marching and fighting all year round, and often bathes in the river. How has Dian Wei and Xu Chu not seen him?"

"The two lords called me?!" The door was pushed open suddenly, and Dian Wei's big furry head poked directly in.

Su Chen's mouth twitched. He was stared at by several people even after taking a shower.

The door was closed again, Liu Bei stood there expressionless, and slowly said: "Why didn't my second brother and third brother show up?"

"Uncle Liu Huang, I will explain to all the ancestors later. Please let me finish taking a bath first. You can go to the ancestral hall and wait for me!"

Probably seeing Su Chen's embarrassment, Cao Cao waved his hand and invited Liu Bei and Liu Xie to go out. On the way, Cao Cao continued to say: "Xuan De Gong, when Yun Chang comes, please lend me a few days to Gu Xiang and him." Talking about old times.”

"Does Meng De still miss my second brother?"

"No, the last time I saw him, there was only one head left."

Liu Bei: "..."

……

Su Chen didn't hear the voice behind him. He was thinking about what Cao Cao said, would Liu Bei fight with him?

It's better to take a quick shower first, go to the ancestral hall, and report the results of the battle to all the ancestors. I guess they are all impatient.

Thinking about this, Su Chen stopped soaking. After scrubbing, he came out of the barrel, dried himself, put on comfortable clothes, and asked the maid to come in to comb her hair and put on a hat.

After leaving the room, he snapped his fingers towards Dian Wei, called Xun Yu who was sorting out the paper, and strode towards the ancestral hall.

(End of this chapter)