Reborn as the crippled king's favorite

Chapter 223 Before the new year, the teacher returns to the court

The temperature in the border area is colder than that in Beijing, and the temperature difference between day and night is also large.

The hot dumplings warmed the hearts of the 10,000+ soldiers at the border.

It’s just that there isn’t much bacon, and only generals can open this small stove.Most of the dumplings in the army are stuffed with water spinach, also called cabbage in some areas. However, dried shrimps from coastal areas are added to them, which makes them taste unique and delicious. A bowl of hot soup can make people feel more energetic.

Dried shrimps are bought by shopkeeper Chai's caravan along the coast. They come in various sizes, and the smaller ones are called shrimp skins. Adding them to the soup also brings a delicious flavor.

Murong Jiu donated all these to the army and shipped them along with the grain and grass.

Unfortunately, although a large amount of pork can be purchased, it cannot be kept fresh for a long time. It can only be made into bacon and then transported, which takes even longer time.

Fortunately, on the third day after the beginning of winter, the escort team escorting the bacon arrived at the border.

Car after car, the eyes of the soldiers who had not been exposed to meat for a long time were wide-eyed.

Many people were red-eyed when they learned that the princess donated it to the border soldiers free of charge.

Some of them are over 40 years old and have experienced previous wars.

At that time, not to mention meat, even grain and grass would be corrupted by the officials who transported it. What was really distributed to each soldier was half a steamed bun or half a pancake. Sometimes he would even go hungry for several days. In all cases, the only option is to drink cold water and pull wild vegetables to satisfy hunger.

Things are very different now.

Although there was no meat to eat a while ago, I was full with every meal and had hot soup at every meal.

Today, I actually saw countless bacon.

On that day, King Ling ordered the cooks to make bacon, and it seemed that the aroma of the meat could be smelled throughout Hexi.

Nobles and dignitaries love to eat fresh meat, but in the eyes of ordinary people, bacon is a good thing. It has been cured with salt and has a salty taste. It can be used in cooking without adding salt.

Because salt is too expensive for ordinary people, they almost never use salt when cooking.

On this day, all the soldiers ate meat to their heart's content and were full of energy, as if they could fight the Huns for three days and three nights.

However, Ouyang Ping, the deputy general of the army, was very unhappy, thinking that King Ling ignored the future in order to enjoy the temporary appetite.

I don’t know how long this battle will last. I have almost eaten all the bacon that was delivered today. What will I eat in the future?
Although there was a lot of bacon sent, there were also many soldiers in the army. Even if they brought thousands of pigs, they wouldn't be able to withstand eating like this.

Vice General Ouyang, together with several military generals, came to remonstrate with Jun Yuyan. They said they were remonstrating, but they were actually accusing him. He was over fifty years old and relied on his old age. With a loud voice, he accused Jun Yuyan of being too young and looking forward and ignoring the future. Only care about enjoyment and don't know how to endure hardship.

Jun Yuyan didn't even raise an eyebrow, and looked at Su Kai aside: "Prince Su, since Deputy General Ouyang and the others want to continue to suffer, let's change them to gruel, remove their meat, vegetables and rice, and share them with those who haven't yet." Well fed brothers.”

Su Kai was ordered to laugh so hard that his steps were windy. He personally took people to remove the food from the rooms of Deputy General Ouyang and others, and asked them to bring several bowls of white porridge, which contained only a few grains of rice and not even pickles.

Vice General Ouyang was still at Jun Yuyan's place. When he heard Jun Yuyan's words, he almost fell down with anger and his beard stood up.

"Prince Ling! I'm thinking about the whole army. Even if I eat chaffy vegetables, I have nothing to fear. But you have such an arrogant attitude, you have never seen me under your eyes! I have been on the battlefield for decades, and this is the first time I go into battle. You were not born when you killed the enemy, and you have crossed more bridges than you have walked in your life. If you don't listen to the old man's advice, you will regret it sooner or later!"

"It's really ridiculous, Lieutenant General Ouyang, you have never made any military exploits. It's just because of your age and experience. Lieutenant General Li died in the battle, and you became a lieutenant general from a junior general. It only lasted two months. Your lieutenant-general is just an old man, and he can’t even say the word "downgrade"? The reason why Prince Ling is the God of War is because he has won countless battles! And you, you are just a bastard in the army!"

General Fu strode in and said loudly. Vice General Ouyang's voice was loud and his voice was not soft at all. It looked at how shameless Vice General Ouyang was.Vice General Ouyang's face was livid and extremely embarrassed. He said angrily: "Xia Guan has been in the military camp for many years. He speaks directly, does not mince words, but has no malice. Does General Fu need to humiliate Xi Guan like this?"

Fu Heng then said: "Vice General Ouyang, General Fu is not humiliating you, he is just telling the truth. You are so angry because you have been stabbed in the foot."

Vice General Ouyang's expression became even more ugly, and several generals behind him were mumbling and did not dare to speak.

He gritted his teeth and said, "I'm not here to argue with you. Prince Ling actually covets the lust of words. What's the difference between this and pleasure? The Huns have powerful enemies and terrible secret weapons, but Prince Ling only cares about what's in front of him." , what’s wrong with a lower official coming to remonstrate?”

Jun Yuyan then lazily raised his head from the art of war book:

"Vice General Ouyang, I'm afraid you made a mistake. Those bacon were sent by my princess, not in the name of the imperial court. They are considered as belongings of my palace. I can distribute them as I want, and it's my turn. It’s not up to you to comment.”

When Vice General Ouyang heard this, his lips turned a little white.

He knew that it was donated by Princess Ling, but he didn't know that it was not donated to the court, so it was not considered a supply for the army and could only be regarded as a personal belonging of Prince Ling.

But he couldn't say anything to admit his mistake, so he lowered his head and left.

Several generals also hurriedly left with their heads lowered, without any sense of presence.

"Vice General Ouyang, don't be discouraged. Prince Ling is so arrogant. I'm afraid he is deliberately trying to embarrass you in order to establish military prestige!"

A military officer named Qian comforted him in a low voice.

Vice General Ouyang clenched his fists, "I must read a few of his books! How long can this city wall hold back if you just enjoy yourself and don't train your troops properly?"

"Father-in-law, please sit down."

Jun Yuyan saw the anger in General Fu's eyes and said with a smile: "Vice General Ouyang was just instigated by others, don't take it to heart."

"It seems that the prince already knows about it, so I'm relieved."

"That General Qian just now is a member of the second prince. He deliberately instigated it. He just wanted to get more people to criticize the king in the capital court."

General Fu chuckled: "I see Vice General Ouyang, he will probably send a letter back to the capital overnight. When there are officials in the court criticizing the prince, we should be about to take action here. By then, I am afraid everyone will be dumbfounded. ."

Fu Heng and Fu Sheng also nodded.

Suppress first and then increase, this battle will be interesting.

After laughing, General Fu said with some solemnity: "The two armies are facing each other. The swords have no eyes, and the fire and thunder are too powerful. We must be careful. Our plan must also be foolproof. We must go back in full force. Ah Jiu and others Looking after us."

Jun Yuyan's eyes moved. He looked at the yellow moon outside the window, his heart filled with longing.

"Before the end of the year, the army will definitely be able to return to the court."

By then, he will be by Ah Jiu's side to accompany her in giving birth.

(End of this chapter)