Snowy Chang'an Road

Chapter 15 Send troops to conquer
  Outside Xuanping Gate, it’s the second day of Xiaohan.

After intense and orderly preparations, Wei Yuan and his party set out from Xuanping Gate. Prince Wei Huan supervised the country, assisted by Ban Guogong and the imperial censor Xiao Ting.

Wei Yuan mobilized a total of 300,000 soldiers from the capital and counties, leaving 20,000 soldiers from the capital to garrison. The army set out from Chang'an, left Tongguan in the east, passed through Hongnong County, passed Hangu Pass, and then divided up the troops after arriving at Luoyang, the accompanying capital. Two ways.

Wei Yuan led the main force, accompanied by Yong Bo and Pei Kai, and marched northward, passing through the Jincheng Basin, pointing their swords at Shangdang and Taiyuan counties, where they faced off against the main Xiongnu force and the remnants of King Jinyang.

Wei Shao led the army, accompanied by Xiao Shen and Zhong Yang, left Luoyang in the east, passed Guancheng, and went to Julu County. They passed through Guangyang State. Starting from Shanggu County, they swept the northern border all the way west until Yunzhong County was pacified. The sword went south to Mayi, swept through Daijun, and met with the main force in Loufan.

Outside the city of Xuanping Gate, the people who saw him off stood in the street, expressing gratitude for the emperor's great kindness. Wei Yuan, riding a sweaty horse and wearing golden armor, led the army north from Chang'an.

The Yellow River meanders as the terrain changes. Pei Ying only focused on admiring the beautiful scenery along the way. She had measured the land along the roads on both sides of the Yellow River many times, but looking at it again today, she felt both familiar and unfamiliar.

Twelve days later, the 300,000-strong army marched to Luoyang, repaired for half a day, and set off again in Luoyang during the severe cold season.

"Wei Shao, I can't walk anymore."

"Bai Zheng, let her get on the horse, and you can hold the horse for her."

"I can not."

"You don't even dare to ride a horse. How can you escape on the front line?"

Pei Ying got on the horse cautiously and cautiously. The horse suddenly twisted and frightened Pei Ying, who almost screamed. She quickly took out a hand to cover her mouth.

Xiao Shen inspected the army from the rear and pursued it on horseback.

"Brother Wei, you are so bold, abducting Duke Pei's daughter to the battlefield right under his nose."

"Pei Ying, Xiao Shen said I would abduct you to the battlefield, is that true?"

"No, no, I came here on my own invitation. Bai Zheng, please hold the horse. Don't let the horse move. I'm afraid."

If Xiao Shen hadn't seen Pei Ying eating and laughing with Wei Shao in the tent of the Luoyang military camp, he almost believed that this was Wei Shaoxin's entourage. The couple were really real, which made him unnecessary to make suggestions for Bai Zheng. , afraid that he would be replaced by this white-faced follower.

"But Brother Wei, it's not what I said to you. You did this without considering it."

"Appreciate further details."

"She is a girl. I have never seen those scenes of fighting and killing, and she was not frightened until she fainted."

"She won't."

"You just did something wrong, you have a guilty conscience and a tough mouth."

"She's seen me kill people."

"You haven't been in Chang'an recently. Why don't I know when you killed someone?"

"It seems that Wei Qian hid this matter very well."

Xiao Shen seemed to smell the gossip and hurriedly asked: "What is it? Why do you have to hide it so tightly?"

"No comment."

Half a month later, on New Year's Eve, Cao Shuo waited outside Guangyang Gate early, waiting for Chang'an's army to arrive.

One hundred thousand troops marched forward and set up camp outside the city. Cao Shuo led the crowd to welcome Wei Shao and others into the city.

Wei Shao saw the word Guangyang from a distance. His expression was solemn and he became more and more unapproachable. It wasn't until he saw Cao Shuo that his face moved. He quickly dismounted from his horse and stepped forward to pay homage to Cao Shuo.

Pei Ying and Xiao Shen followed from a distance. When no one was paying attention, she quietly asked: "Xiao Shen, why does Wei Shao look so ugly?"

"Have you seen this city gate?" Pei Ying nodded.

"Fan Hui died here."

"understood."

In Guangyang Palace, after Wei Shao and his party settled in, they talked with Cao Shuo in the main hall.

"Uncle, I was passing through Guangyang Country. I didn't want to disturb the city at first, but after passing Guangyang Country, we will reach the border in a few days and enter the territory of the Huns. Once a war breaks out, the life and death of the soldiers will be uncertain. In addition, today is New Year's Eve. If it is In Chang'an, the whole family has to get together to have a meal of dumplings, but for many reasons, I came to the city to disturb you and cause you trouble."

"Shao'er, what you said is too close to my uncle. Is the whole world the land of the king? Guangyang country is the territory of your father. When you come here, it is just like going home. There is no need to be restrained. I knew you were coming, and I ordered someone to I bought fifty pigs from the common people, and all the pig butchers in the city killed them for two whole days, waiting for your army to come and reward you."

"Uncle, you spent money."

"Good boy, Your Majesty has entrusted the Guangyang Kingdom to me. I have also left my homeland and have no old friends around me. I see you, Shen'er, and Zhong Yang today, and I feel really happy in my heart. Money is an external thing, and people are the most important thing. "

While they were reminiscing about old times, Pei Ying and Bai Zheng were waiting nearby. Taking advantage of the time to add water, Pei Ying took advantage of the opportunity and slipped out.

To be honest, there is nothing more boring in this world than listening to a few grown men reminiscing about old times.

Pei Ying looked at the huge Guangyang Palace. Her old habit relapsed, and she wandered around the Guangyang Palace without her feet.

In the cookhouse, several cooks were preparing ingredients. A bundle of green onions and a pig leg were piled on the table. Pei Ying walked in curiously after watching the battle.

When the cook saw her, she was unfamiliar, but she was dressed luxuriously. He stopped what he was doing and saluted her.

"Are you preparing dumplings?"

"Yes."

"Are there any eggs?"

Hearing her words, the chefs were very puzzled, and Pei Ying stretched out her hands to make gestures.

"Did you mean chicken?"

The cook took out a chicken, which was still covered with chicken feathers and was very fresh.

"Yes, take another one."

Pei Ying really likes to eat dumplings, but she also really doesn't like to make them. There are too many steps and it's too troublesome. However, the food she ate during this period would not be the same in the era she traveled to. To exaggerate, they were all used to feed pigs. When she saw the meat today, she was so excited that she wanted to cry.

In the surprised eyes of several cooks, Pei Ying began her smooth operation and explanation.

"When kneading the dough, be sure to add two chickens, a spoonful of salt, and cold water to knead the dough. This is pig skin and cannot be used as stuffing. The meat must be fat or lean, so that it will not taste greasy. firewood."

After the two cooks chopped the green onions, Pei Ying mixed the meat and green onions, crushed the salt cubes, added the sauce, and poured hot oil on it. After a sizzling sound, the aroma hit her face. She used chopsticks to smoothen the meat. Stir in one direction until the onions and meat are perfectly blended.

"The dough for making dumpling ears needs to be kneaded again before use. This is a dough, it should not be too big. The rolled out dough should be thick in the middle and thin on both sides, so that the dumpling ears will not break when boiled with water."

Immediately afterwards, Pei Ying showed them several ways to wrap dumpling ears.

"These are Yuanbao Dumplings, Crescent Dumplings, Pearl Dumplings, and Wheat Sui Dumplings."

After explaining the operation, the chefs were stunned. They had never thought that Dumpling could do this.

　The weather is cold but the enthusiasm is not diminished. Princess and prince please read a book!

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)