mtl008 Chapter 283 Lively
Chapter 283 Lively
"Really?" Zong Yanguang's eyes lit up and he turned to look at Zong Yanli.
Zong Yanli smiled helplessly and said, "How can it be that exaggerated? There are so many talented people in the army. How can I fight them all?"
Zong Yanli looked calm. It was hard to judge the winner between those who had never fought each other.
Zong Yanguanghe asked Gao Feilin with great interest what his father was like in the army. Gao Feilin glanced at Zong Yanli and seeing that he had no intention of stopping him, he picked out interesting things to say, saying that Zong Yanli went to the battlefield not long after joining the recruit camp.
He had won great achievements on the battlefield, and his reputation had spread to their camp...
Zong Yanguanghe had heard of many battles in which Zong Yanli led troops after he became famous, but he had never heard of what Zong Yanli had experienced when he was still a small-time soldier. He found it extremely interesting.
They walked and talked like this, and when they arrived at Zong Yanhongjing's mansion, the boy still felt that he had not yet had enough.
"Second uncle!" Fortunately, when Zong Yan Guanghe saw Zong Yan Hongtu, he missed him very much and ran over cheering.
"Second uncle." Zong Yanli stepped forward and bowed to greet him.
"Why did you come all the way here?" Zong Yanhongtu said words of blame with a smile on his face. After not seeing his second uncle for many years, the wrinkles on his face became deeper, his hair was white, and he was wearing a simple gown. He looked like an ordinary old man.
Zong Yanli's eyes were a little complicated. He felt sad and fortunate at the same time. He could still see his second uncle growing old.
The house where Zong Yanhongtu lived was neither big nor small. Because he was alone and had neither a wife nor concubines, the house seemed a bit deserted. Occasionally, servants could be seen walking around sweeping the house. This was the first time that Zong Yanli had come to his second uncle's residence.
In the past, Zong Yanhongtu lived and ate in the army. After he was injured and retired last time, he bought this house, which is just a place to shelter from the wind and rain.
"Father, look, this is the martial arts training ground that my second uncle made for me!" Zong Yanguanghe was very familiar with this place. He happily took Zong Yanli to stroll in the courtyard and said, "Here, here! The scarecrow was made by my second uncle to teach me archery."
"Father, look at this. This is the name I carved..."
There are many traces left by Zong Yan Guanghe in this small courtyard, which seem to be the memories left by Zong Yan Hongtu and his grandfather and grandson.
Zong Yanli looked at them one by one, and finally turned back to Zong Yanhongtu and said, "Second uncle is thoughtful."
Zong Yanhongtu smiled and waved his hands, saying, "I didn't do anything. These are just toys to amuse children. Let's go inside and talk."
Zong Yanli asked Gao Feilin to look after Zong Yanguanghe, then turned around and followed Zong Yanhongtu to the hall to take a seat.
"What's the situation in Shouxi County?" Zong Yanhongtu raised his eyes and asked Zong Yanli.
"It's basically back on track. I asked my fourth uncle to take over the military defense of Shouxi County. We are currently raising troops and preparing to send troops to the northern country after the new year." Zong Yanli briefly explained the recent events, and Zong Yanhongtu listened and nodded slowly.
Then he asked about the Northern Expedition and the affairs between Qi and Wuhuan.
Zong Yanli said that Zong Yanhongtu knew most of the things. Now, after hearing Zong Yanli say it again, he was still very impressed and said, "It's really amazing. Qi is a big country in the north. If it weren't for that female strategist, it would not be so easy to conquer Qi."
Zong Yanhongtu looked at Zong Yanli with a smile and said, "It's no wonder that you can accomplish great things since you know how to use people well."
Zong Yanli lowered his eyes and smiled, then listened to Zong Yanhongtu continue: "Back then, he was able to form an alliance with Princess Wuhuan, and today he dares to use a female strategist. He is really better than many others."
Perhaps in the eyes of many people, women are involuntarily looked down upon.
There is nothing wrong with Zong Yanli's achievements today. What's more, every step she took was quite beautiful. The three-nation coalition discovered the downfall of Qi and even dared to abandon Qi and hand it over to Wuhuan.
How many people in this world can have her courage and determination?
"With you here in the Zong Yan clan, we uncles can rest assured." Zong Yanhongtu's eyebrows relaxed, and he said to Zong Yanli with some regret: "It's a pity for your young son's mother. The child is still young. Don't you plan to remarry?"
"..." Zong Yanli looked at Zong Yanhongtu helplessly: "Second uncle, I have no intention of getting married..."
"I have already added more incense to the Zong Yan family, which is enough." Zong Yanli sighed and said, "With the war situation at hand, I don't want to be distracted by it."
Zong Yanhongtu just said it, but seeing that Zong Yanli had no such intention, he stopped talking and said, "I haven't met your youngest son yet. Bring him to me when you have time."
Zong Yanli immediately agreed: "Sure."
The two talked for a while, and Gao Feilin also came back with Zong Yanguanghe.
Zong Yanhongtu arranged a guest room for them and asked Zong Yanli to go downstairs to wash up and rest, and have dinner together later.
Zong Yanhongtu ordered a banquet from an outside restaurant. The food cooked by the chef in his house was simple. It was a rare occasion for Zong Yanli to come, so as his second uncle, he naturally wanted to entertain him well. He had not married or had children for so many years, and had saved a lot of money. Now that he was old, he spent it.
Zong Yanli planned to stay here for a few days, and the happiest person was Zong Yanguanghe.
"Lei Jiliang heard that you came to Changfeng County, and said he would bring his family to visit you." As Zong Yanli arrived in Changfeng County, he received many visiting cards within two days. Among them, Lei Jiliang from Dongji City and Song Zhiyuan from Nantai were both rushing to pay a visit.
"Okay." Zong Yanli nodded in agreement. When she asked for help, generals came from all directions. Zong Yanli remembered this kindness, and now she would like to express her gratitude.
On the day Lei Jiliang arrived, Zong Yanli was swinging a long knife in the yard, and he gained a big fan in Zong Yanguanghe.
When he turned around, he saw Lei Jiliang clapping and saying, "It's been many years since we last met. The general is still as majestic as ever!"
Zong Yanli put away his sword and walked towards Lei Jiliang, saying, "General Lei!"
Lei Jiliang laughed loudly, and shook hands with Zong Yanli and touched shoulders. Lei Qimei, who followed Lei Jiliang, then walked forward and bowed, "Hello, brother."
"My sister-in-law is here too?" Zong Yanli was stunned when he saw Lei Qimei. He could hardly recognize her. The lively little girl in the past now had her hair in a bun like a woman. There were two children following her, a boy and a girl who looked about seven or eight years old.
"This is my husband and two children." Lei Qimei introduced them to Zong Yanli with a smile.
"Greetings, General." The man standing next to Lei Qimei was tall and honest. He bowed to Zong Yanli with a little nervousness.
"No need to be so polite." Zong Yanli raised his hand to support her, his eyes fell on her two children and said with a smile: "It's been many years since we last met. My sister's two children are really cute."
"Guang He, come here." Zong Yanli turned around and called.
"This is my adopted son, so he is two years older." Zong Yanli said with a smile, "Guanghe, take your brothers and sisters out to play."
Zong Yanguanghe stepped forward to greet them sensibly, and then enthusiastically invited his younger brothers and sisters to play.
Zong Yanli raised his hand and invited Lei Jiliang and others to go to the main hall to talk, while he sent someone to look for Zong Yanhongtu. His second uncle went to the street to buy wine, saying that the wine in that tavern was the best and he wanted to order it early. He was gone for a long time and did not come back.
"How is General Lei these days?" Zong Yanli asked after everyone had sat down and had some tea served.
"How can I be good or bad? I have nothing to do all day long. It was more fun to follow the general in the battles!" Lei Jiliang's tone was full of nostalgia. In fact, he wanted to go to Shouxi County this time.
However, he is old and his children and grandchildren don't want him to take risks again. Now he has more worries in his heart, and there is nothing he can do.
Zong Yanli also laughed when he heard this. Lei Jiliang continued, "We all know about the incident in Shouxi County. General... accept my condolences."
Zong Yanli was now calm and nodded in response. Lei Jiliang mentioned that Zong Yanhongjing was full of admiration and pity. Perhaps he didn't want to make Zong Yanli sad, so he didn't say much and turned to ask about the situation in the north.
When they were chatting enthusiastically, Zong Yanhongtu came back from outside.
There was another round of greetings, and the courtyard became much more lively.
"Wow, this is a real knife!" At this time, outside the courtyard, Zong Yanguanghe was showing off his short blade and said proudly: "This is a gift from my father!"
"My father also gave me a knife..." Lei Yumeng said hurriedly, "But my father said that I am still young and I need to grow up before I can use a real knife..."
"I'm different from you. My father is a great general! I've been trained in the army, and I'll be on the battlefield killing the enemy in the future!" Zong Yanguanghe said with a clear and upright look: "Those bad guys injured my grandfather. I want to avenge him."
"Brother Guanghe, you are so awesome." Lei Sixuan looked at Zong Yan Guanghe with admiration.
Zong Yan Guanghe demonstrated his martial arts in front of them, causing the two little ones to exclaim in amazement.
When Zong Yanli came out, he found this scene very interesting. He smiled and walked forward to greet Zong Yanguanghe. Lei Jiliang's family was already preparing to leave, so they naturally could not stay here, and instead went to stay at the inn.
This time I came to see Zong Yanli, and also to visit Changfeng County.
Zong Yanli saw them off and arranged for them to come to his house for a banquet the next day. Just as he sent Lei Jiliang away, Song Zhiyuan and Xiang An arrived with large and small bags. Zong Yanli also met Xiang An's wife and children, and they couldn't help but exchange pleasantries.
After sending them away and inviting them to a banquet the next day, it was already evening.
"Oh..." Zong Yanhongtu, with his old arms and legs hanging down, said with a sigh: "You are still a big shot, look at all the people coming..."
"Second uncle is in such poor health?" Zong Yanli didn't pay attention to what Zong Yanhongtu said, but was a little worried about Zong Yanhongtu's tired look and asked, "Have you asked a doctor to come and see?"
"What's there to see? People get sick more often when they get old." Zong Yanhongtu waved his hand nonchalantly, stood up and said, "Just take a break."
Zong Yanli could not hide his worry as he watched Zong Yanhongtu leave. He thought to himself that he would find a doctor to check on his second uncle in a few days.
Second uncle never married or had children, so she, as his nephew, should take care of him in his old age.
Zong Yanli secretly took note of this matter and asked Gao Feilin to pay attention to it when he returned. He got up early the next day to prepare for the banquet, invited the restaurant's chef to his home, and then went out to buy fresh ingredients himself. He was busy all morning.
Lei Jiliang and Song Zhiyuan arrived one after another. They hadn't seen each other for many years. Now they sat together and chatted with each other.
"General, there's someone at the door, saying they want to see General Zong Yan." While Zong Yanli was entertaining the guest, he heard a servant hurried in, with a look of surprise and strangeness on his face, saying, "It's a woman, looking..."
The servant couldn't explain it, and Zong Yanli was a little confused. Where else could she meet women in Changfeng County?
Lei Jiliang and Song Zhiyuan all looked at each other teasingly, and smiled at Zong Yanli and said, "Does the general have any confidante?"
Zong Yanli laughed and shook his head, then followed the servant out. Lei Jiliang and the others, perhaps thinking that there was something exciting to watch, also followed them out eagerly to watch the fun.
Zong Yanli didn't understand why the servant had that expression until he arrived at the gate of the mansion, because the carriage parked in front of the gate was really eye-catching, and it looked extremely worldly with a fragrant smell, and it didn't look like a carriage used by a respectable family.
The woman standing beside the carriage was wearing a colorful dress. Her figure was really attractive and she had a veil on her head. The other women following her were all dressed in the same way.
Seeing Zong Yanli coming out of the mansion gate, the leading woman walked forward and knelt down in front of Zong Yanli.
"Girl?" Zong Yanli was stunned.
"General, do you still remember me?" The woman kneeling on the ground reached out and lifted the veil on her face, revealing an extremely beautiful face. The exquisite makeup made her look very beautiful.
"you……"
Zong Yanli identified it for a moment, and asked with some uncertainty: "Are you a raccoon slave?"
In the past, Zong Yanli invaded Qing State, and his soldiers went out to seek pleasure and abused those women. It was Li Nu who came to ask for an explanation, and the beautiful woman standing in front of him now was none other than that girl from that year.
"General, you still remember me." Li Nu cried with joy, but he didn't dare to come forward even a step with tears in his eyes.
"I was saved by the general in the past. I knew my status was low and did not want to disturb you. Today I heard that the general was coming, so I came to thank you for your kindness." The raccoon slave stepped back and made way. The attendants behind him carried up a box. When the box was opened, it turned out to be a large box of gold, silver and jewelry.
Li Nu bit her lip and said, "The general not only saved me, but also saved many of my sisters."
She knelt down again and said, "This is a small gift from me. I hope the general will not despise it. This money... is clean."
Zong Yanli was greatly shocked. He took the initiative to walk forward and helped her up. He looked at Li Nu and said, "No need to be so polite. What I did was not worth mentioning, but you have been worried about me for so many years. It was because I, the soldier under my command, did not know the rules."
"Take this money back so you can find a place to live in the future." Zong Yanli spoke calmly. She knew very well that these girls would grow old one day. How could they keep doing this?