A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

158 Escort

Coming out of the mansion of integrity, Gao Xun went home all the way, he was all smiles, once he entered the house, he shouted loudly: "Lady, madam."

His wife Tian greeted him and said with a smile, "Husband is back?"

She carefully brushed off the snowflakes on Gao Xun's body, and straightened his clothes. Seeing Gao Xun's face was full of joy, she said softly, "What's your husband's happy event, tell me about it."

Gao Xun held her rough hands, and his voice trembled a little under the agitation: "Lady, let me tell you that today, Mr. Morality has received me."

Tian was surprised and delighted, she said: "Really? This... This is really great."

After listening to Gao Xun's narration, she couldn't help sobbing: "Husband, your wish for many years has finally been fulfilled."

Gao Xun also sighed contentedly. He looked around his shabby and dilapidated small courtyard, and said, "My lady, I have wronged you all these years. When I have money and food in the future, I will buy you a big house."

Tian said in a low voice: "As long as I'm with you, no matter how hard it is, I'm willing."

In fact, Tian Shi, like Xie Xiuniang, was also born as a child bride. She grew up with Gao Xun since she was a child, and when they became adults, they consummated their marriage.Although Tian's appearance is ordinary, and she is usually inconspicuous in Jingchai sarong, but she runs a virtuous family, and the husband and wife are very affectionate.

Gao Xun is handsome and handsome, there are many women in the city who admire him, even many rich girls are willing to bring a rich dowry, but Gao Xun flatly refuses.He has been married to Tian for several years. Although he is only 21 years old this year, he already has one son and two daughters. Although life is hard, it is also beautiful.

The husband and wife stood quietly, both looking forward to a better life in the future, Tian suddenly said: "My husband is very happy today, I will wait for my servant to buy some wine and meat, thinking that my husband will celebrate."

Gao Xun said with a smile: "Indeed, I want to have a good drink."

He suddenly remembered something: "By the way, lady, when you go to the street, go to the bookstore and buy some books for me."

Tian was a little surprised, her husband usually likes to wield knives and swords the most, but he doesn't like reading books, so he doesn't know why he suddenly asked him to buy books.Books are very expensive at this time, after buying the books, this twelfth lunar month will be even more frugal, so she didn't say anything, just took the food basket out.

In Gao Xun's mind, the scene of being interviewed by Mr. Morality today emerged. The old man looked gentle and kind, and asked himself a lot of things, and finally he asked: "Gao Xun, have you ever read a book?"

At that time, I answered no embarrassingly, and the integrity showed a regretful expression on the face of the adults.Although Gao Xun didn't understand why the lord of ethics asked himself this question, in his impression, as long as a warrior is superb in martial arts, he can wield a sword and wield a sword, wouldn't that be all right?
But Mr. Morality must have his reasons for asking this question. Starting today, I will study hard.

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On the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month in the ninth year of Chongzhen, seeing that there was not much time until the Chinese New Year, Wang Dou planned to go to Lucheng to see if he could get some farm cattle and other things from Mr. Huailong Bingbei Dao Ji Shiwei.In the past two days, he went to the Acropolis and bought more than 100 cattle from the garrison Lord Li Yi'an. The Acropolis' support for Wang Dou can only be so much. No matter how much supplies they have, they are powerless.

However, the guard Xu Zucheng agreed to Wang Dou and personally went to Lucheng with Wang Dou. On the one hand, he helped Wang Dou, and on the other hand, in the name of asking for advice on official duties, he gave Ji Bingxian an early birthday, a generous gift, and a relationship.

Before leaving, Zhizhou Li Zhenyu suddenly sent someone to find Wang Dou, saying that Wang Dou was going to Lucheng, and Miss Ji who lived in his house happened to be going back to Lucheng, and Wang Dou was escorting her all the way back.

Zhang Gui, Tian Changguo and others are in charge of the affairs of the state city, and Han Chao, Han Zhong, Wen Fangliang, Feng Dachang and other confidantes are in the city. It is no big deal if Wang Dou leaves for a few days. Wang Dou went out in person, and Wang Dou was worried that they would not be able to eat.

When he came out of the integrity mansion, a group of guards were riding horses to accompany him. These guards were led by Xie Yike. In addition, Xie Yike also led the two teams brought from Shun Township Castle.When the group arrived on the street, the people on the street saluted Wang Dou one after another. If it is said that when Wang Dou punished the rebel army before, the soldiers and people in the state city only feared Wang Dou. Much admiration.

Before arriving at Baoanzhouzhi, there was a beautiful chariot and horse parked in front of the gate. This chariot and horse had been seen by Wang Dou before.In addition, there are some mules and horses, and some servants and servant girls are carrying something in a hurry.He only heard the voice in the prefectural government, but he saw that Zhizhou Li Zhenzhen sent the young lady Ji out in person, and the young wife of Zhizhou's mansion was also behind him.

Wang Dou looked, but saw that Miss Ji was wearing a pure white and gorgeous sable fur, which made her even more charming and beautiful.She walked at the gate and bowed to Zhizhou: "My lord, please stop. I have been visiting the mansion for many days. I am really grateful for your hospitality."

Li Zhenyu laughed and said: "Little lady, go all the way, and send my regards to Bing Xian on behalf of the next officer."

The Young Madam also came forward and said to Miss Ji: "My sister has a smooth journey, and the journey is safe and healthy."

Miss Ji smiled and said: "Sister Wanyun, I will come again next year, and now you are the only one talking."

When she saw Wang Dou, she smiled and said, "Wang Dou, it turned out that you escorted me personally, the little girl is ashamed."

Her crisp laughter kept giggling, and she turned to the young lady and said with a smile: "With our Lord Wang escorting, the journey must be safe, and strangers should not get close, sister need not worry."

Na Zhizhou saw Wang Dou, came over to greet him, and said something to please Wang Dou, and the young lady looked at Wang Dou quietly with her calm eyes.

After talking a few gossips, Miss Ji got into the carriage, and the two maids hurried forward, opened the curtain of the carriage, and let Miss Ji in.Then a few more close-fitting maids entered the car with Miss Ji.With the sound of hoofbeats, a line of chariots and horses slowly walked out of the city.

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From Zhoucheng, pass Yanghe River, pass Qingshui River, and then go northeast for [-] miles before arriving at the security guard city. There, Wang Dou wants to pick up Xu Zucheng, who is guarding the department, and head to Lucheng Huailai together.

Going all the way, disregarding the dissuasion of the maid beside her, Miss Ji opened the curtains of the carriages and horses, and kept looking at the scenery outside.When she was not speaking, her eyes were as clear as pools of water, and in the cold wind, her cheeks were white and red, as if she had smeared a layer of rouge.Many guards around Wang Dou were awed by her beauty, and they peeked at her from time to time, and Xie Yike also stared blankly at her from time to time.

Wang Dou glanced at Miss Ji and saw her resting her chin on her hand, she was silently thinking about something, after a long time, she suddenly said to Wang Dou: "Master Wang, can you compose poetry and music?"

Wang Dou said: "No."

Miss Ji asked again: "Can you play the flute and play the qin?"

Wang Dou said: "No."

Miss Ji was silent, and muttered: "It's a pity."

She looked at Wang Dou with both eyes, and Wang Dou was quite uncomfortable, thinking that this woman is sick.

Suddenly Miss Ji said again: "Wang Dou, there is something I want to ask you, but I don't know whether I should ask it or not."

Wang Dou said indifferently: "Young lady, if you have anything to ask, just ask."

Miss Ji said: "Recently, I was in Zhoucheng, and I heard others talking about you. Some people said that you are tyrannical and easy to kill. What do you think?"

As soon as these words came out, Xie Yike and the others immediately changed their faces, and they looked at Miss Ji with unfriendly eyes.

Wang Dou said coldly: "Why does Wang care about what other people think of him when he does something?"

Miss Ji said earnestly: "Actually, according to the little girl's opinion, I also think that we should get rid of a few leaders of the rebellious army, and the rest can be educated. Lord Wang, you are too easy to kill."

Wang Dou snorted: "How can you show the heart of a Bodhisattva if you don't use thunderbolt methods? In troubled times, heavy codes are used. If I don't do this, how can the chaos be put down quickly? Hmph, what a woman says is ridiculous."

Hearing what Wang Dou said, several family members beside Miss Ji's carriage immediately shouted: "Bold, how dare you be so rude to Miss Ji?"

Seeing them like this, the guards around Wang Dou were also not to be outdone, they scolded back one after another, Xie Yike scolded the loudest.

The little lady Ji was ashamed and annoyed by Wang Dou's words, her cheeks were flushed, and she gave Wang Dou a white look: "Ah, the integrity of the adults is so majestic, the little girl is so scared."

She snorted and slammed the curtains shut with a loud bang.

Wang Dou breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he was finally at peace.In his heart, he vaguely guessed the identity of Miss Ji, and thought that this kind of official's daughter has such a spoiled temper.

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After crossing the Zhenhai Bridge, we soon arrived at the west gate of the security guard city. Under the west gate, the guard Xu Zucheng was waiting under the city with some servants. He didn't have Wang Dou's good body. Inside the warm carriage, but when he saw Miss Ji's beautiful carriage, he was stunned for a moment, and then hurried down to visit Miss Ji.

Miss Ji opened the curtain of the car, and answered a few words with Xu Zucheng in the car and horse. She had a smile on her face, and she had a good demeanor. It seemed that she couldn't tell that it was the girl who lost her temper with Wang Dou just now.Wang Dou met Xu Zucheng again, and the two exchanged some pleasantries before continuing to Huailai City.

From Baoanwei City, eight miles to the east is Hongzi Nuanpu, [-] miles to the east is Zhuanzi Nuanpu, and [-] miles to the east is Qizi Nuanpu. Due to the abolition of the post office during the reign of Chongzhen, these bustling Nuanpu in the past The post offices are all in decline, and the weather is cold, so the post offices are deserted and there are few people.

When passing by Hongzi Nuanpu, the group of people did not stop, but just walked forward.Along the way, Xu Zucheng wanted to find a chance to have a few words with Mrs. Ji and make friends with her, but he never had the chance, which made him quite disappointed.

In the afternoon, a group of people arrived at Zhuanzi Nuanpu, where they had a rest and drank some hot water. Xu Zucheng entertained Mrs. Ji and her group graciously, while Wang Dou dismounted with the guards to get some air, and walked around the post post.

Looking at the ruined inn in front of him, Wang Dou fell into deep thought, while Xie Yike laughed and laughed with several guards while playing with the firecracker in his hand.At this time, Wang Dou heard Miss Ji's words: "Wang Dou, what are you looking at?"

Seeing Miss Ji coming forward, she seemed to have forgotten the unhappiness just now, but she just walked up to Wang Dou, and before Wang Dou could answer, her eyes looked at the firecracker in the hand of the guard next to Wang Dou. With curiosity in his eyes, he said: "I heard that you defeated the slaves this time, relying on the advantage of the firecracker, can you let me see, what's so strange?"

At this time, what she said was to a tall guard of Wang Dou in front of her. The guard was already moved when he saw the beauty's soft words and pleadings. However, Wang Dou's army has strict discipline and sharp weapons in the army.He looked at Wang Dou, Wang Dou nodded slightly, and he handed the firecracker hands to Miss Ji.

Miss Ji took it over, and she said softly, "Ah, it's so heavy."

She played with it enthusiastically, looking at the firecracker in Miss Ji's hand, Xu Zucheng sighed, he once asked for a high-quality firecracker from Wang Dou, and after bringing it back to the Acropolis, he wanted the military craftsman to follow suit. It is a pity that the bad habit of underhanding materials in the guards has not changed. The quality of the firecrackers produced is far inferior to the firecrackers used by Wang Dou's subordinates.

Miss Ji played around for a while, then said to Wang Dou in a delicate voice: "Wang Dou, how to shoot this firecracker, can you teach me?"

Everyone was startled, Xu Zucheng looked thoughtfully, his eyes turned around on Wang Dou, and then on Miss Ji.The faces of the family servant girls beside Miss Ji changed drastically, and they looked at Wang Dou's own lady who laughed at Yanyan in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)