Chapter 34
2024-08-04 Chapter 34 Late Night in the Military Camp
Then he looked at Cheng Yao.
"You don't have to follow me. Wait for me here for an hour. If I don't come back, you can go to Beihuang City and protect Grandmother and Yu'an in the future."
Hearing this, Cheng Yao's eyes became sore.
"Major General!"
"No need to say more!"
Cheng Shengxuan raised his hand to interrupt him, then took out a mourning belt from his arms and tied it around his forehead.
Then he tightened the reins, kicked the horse's belly, and headed towards the border camp.
"drive!"
In the camp, Anluo was wandering around.
Suddenly a soldier drew his sword.
"who?!"
The sound startled Anluo.
Oh no, did they find me?
She was so nervous that her heart was about to jump out of her throat.
Just then, the sound of horse hooves came from far away.
The soldiers also saw the appearance of the person coming, and immediately raised their hands and shouted excitedly.
"It's the Major General!"
"The Major General is back!"
Cheng Shengxuan controlled his horse to stop and looked around at everyone.
"Where is Chengziying?!"
"exist!"
"I'm here!"
…
Many soldiers ran out of the tents, raising their fists in response, each one louder than the last.
Cheng Shengxuan took a deep breath.
"Chengzi Camp, listen up and assemble at the training ground!"
In just a cup of tea, the parade ground was filled with soldiers.
Deputy General Xu Zhongquan stepped forward.
"Major General, the 360,000 Cheng family soldiers have arrived. Please give the order!"
After this shout, Cheng Jiajun shouted three times in unison.
"Major General, please give the order!"
Three hundred and sixty thousand!
Of the 500,000 Cheng family soldiers, only 360,000 were left.
Cheng Shengxuan only felt a buzzing sound in his head, his head felt heavy and his feet felt light-headed. He staggered back a step and almost lost his balance.
He took a deep breath and tried hard to calm himself down.
"During this period of time, have you received any news about the Marquis, the General, and the Crown Prince? Even if there is a suspected... corpse?"
He almost trembled as he spoke the last two words.
The people present shook their heads slowly and remained silent.
No!
There is nothing!
Cheng Shengxuan clenched his fists tightly.
Xu Zhongquan raised his fist and shouted.
"Young General, as long as you give the order, the Cheng family army will follow you in rebellion! Fight to the capital, break into the palace, and avenge the marquis, the prince, and the general!"
The soldiers also raised their fists and shouted.
"That's right, revenge for the Marquis' family!"
"What is General Cheng going to do?!"
Amidst the angry shouts, a slightly older and different questioning voice suddenly appeared.
Hearing the voice, the soldiers of the Cheng family army surrounded Cheng Shengxuan, protected him tightly, and looked at the newcomer vigilantly.
Cheng Shengxuan raised his hand and asked everyone to put down their weapons. Then he looked at General Zhou who had hurried over and gave a wry smile.
"What did General Zhou think Sheng Xuan was going to do?"
"For a hundred years, our Cheng family army has quelled wars and guarded the borders. We have done our best for Dayin and the people! How many bones of Cheng family soldiers are buried in the yellow sand of this border? To protect Dayin and the people, the Cheng family army risked their lives, regardless of life or death!"
"But what did you get in return?!"
Cheng Shengxuan's eyes were bloodshot, he clenched his teeth tightly and let out an angry and unwilling roar.
"It's suspicion!"
"It's betrayal!"
"It's slander!"
"140,000 soldiers of the Cheng family died on the battlefield!"
"My entire family of Pingnan Marquis was slaughtered!"
"Go into the palace and avenge the Cheng family!"
The soldiers' blood boiled, their eyes were red, and they all looked at Cheng Shengxuan, waiting for his order.
Anluo in the distance was in tears.
"Wow, wow, the Zaizai family is so miserable."
Cheng Shengxuan looked sad.
"My grandmother was sixty years old and was exiled to a bitter and cold land. She encountered many dangers and assassinations along the way!"
When they heard that Madam Cheng had been assassinated, they all looked worried.
"Major General, is the old lady all right?"
Cheng Shengxuan lowered his head.
"There are guards here, and I believe that no matter how difficult it is, grandma can get through it."
Cheng Shengxuan took a deep breath and knelt down in front of General Zhou.
"Major General!"
The soldiers of Cheng's army were shocked.
Cheng Shengxuan shook his head at everyone.
"General Zhou, please take care of the children of the Cheng family in the future for the sake of your relationship with my grandfather!"
Now, the only person in the court who has prestige, does not form cliques or factions, and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the people of Dayin is General Zhou.
How could General Zhou not see the hatred in his eyes, and how could he not know what was in his mind?
He was conflicted for a moment, then he closed his eyes and nodded.
"That's all!"
"My old Lord, we are from the same hometown, we are comrades, and you have helped me. I feel guilty for not being able to help the Marquis of Pingnan when he was in trouble. I will accept your request now."
After saying that, he waved his hand and went back to the tent.
He is old, and there is less and less he can do for the people. It would be good if he could maintain some more peace and stability.
"Major General, don't you want us anymore?"
When the soldiers asked this question, Cheng Shengxuan's eyes instantly filled with tears.
"Just wait, everyone. The Cheng family will definitely return one day. When the Cheng family returns, it will be time to point their swords at the capital!"
After saying that, Cheng Shengxuan leaped up, took down the military flag of Cheng Ziying, folded it carefully, and put it solemnly in his arms.
Then he clasped his fists heavily towards Cheng's army.
"Take care, everyone. The day the battle flag is raised again, that will be the day we meet again!"
He looked at everyone deeply.
Suddenly, when his eyes swept to a corner, his expression was stunned and confused for a moment.
Why is there a woman crying miserably there?
He looked again, but there was no trace of the woman.
"Take care, young general, take care, old lady. The Cheng family army will definitely wait for you and old lady to come back!"
Watching him ride away on his horse, the Cheng family army shouted from behind.
Hearing these shouts, Cheng Shengxuan froze for a moment. Finally, he gritted his teeth and kicked the horse hard in the belly, then quickened his pace to reunite with the guards.
Beihuang City.
Except for the little baby Yu'an who couldn't bear it any longer, none of the women in the Cheng family went to bed and sat around the broken wooden table.
Meng said in a low voice.
"Mother-in-law, it's too late today. Tomorrow morning we will go find some planks and stones to repair the courtyard wall and install a gate."
Wang also nodded in agreement.
"There are also windows, and some bowls, chopsticks, and spoons."
Madam Cheng raised her hand to interrupt them.
"No need."
Everyone looked at her in confusion.
Old Madam Cheng smiled meaningfully.
"You won't be staying here for many days anyway, so don't waste your time."
"But the doors and windows need to be repaired, and the appearance still needs to be perfect."
Several people looked at each other, all confused.
Only Cheng Qiuruo clenched his fists excitedly.
Did grandma think her method was feasible?
Suddenly, there were light footsteps in the yard.
The guards standing outside were the first to notice what was happening. Just as they were about to take action, Old Madam Cheng came out.
Looking at the man in the cloak, he said in a deep voice.
"Let him in, and you stay outside to guard. Don't let anyone else get close to this place."
The visitor walked into the house, took off his large cloak and hood, revealing a familiar face.
Sisters Cheng Qiuyun and Cheng Qiuluo immediately slammed the table and stood up, staring at the person who came with vigilance.
"What are you doing here?!"