The carriage and horse supplies had already been prepared, and they would start as soon as Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang arrived. Because of a group of female dependents such as Wu Meiniang, four or five carriages were arranged with him. The rest of the people drove the sergeants on horseback, and a long procession winded for more than a few miles, which was also spectacular.

Qin Mubai originally went to Jinzhou with Chu Suiliang by car, and on the return trip, he also took on the role of escort to manage these hundreds of soldiers and people, so he had to ride a horse. Although the horses sent by the Assassin Mansion are not too bad, they are not as comfortable as their own fire clouds.

The brigade walked out of Jiangzhou Prefecture and headed for Jishan. Although it is dozens of miles away, the carriages and horses are well manned, and it is expected to arrive in the evening.

After winter, it is rare to have such a sunny and sunny weather today, Qin Mubai rode a horse and basked in the sun, feeling comfortable. Wu Meiniang and her two housekeepers sat in the carriage and roasted the fire, bored, and pulled the window to shout outside.

"Hey, Mu Bai!"

Qin Mubai rode over when he heard the voice: "Is there something wrong?" ”

"I'm bored, I want to ride a horse too!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.

"Don't be stupid. Isn't it good to bake a fire in a carriage? Riding a horse can break all the bones apart, and if it weren't for my duty, I would still want to ride in a car! Qin Mubai said.

"I won't!" Wu Meiniang smiled smartly, "Let me ride with you, okay?" ”

"I'm afraid it won't work." Qin Mubai patted the horse's neck and smiled, "If it's my Huoyun, it's okay." This is dozens of miles away from Jishan, and if you take two people, the horse will break its leg. ”

"Then go get me a horse!" Wu Meiniang said happily.

"You?" Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "You know how to ride a horse?" ”

"Hmph, you look down on people! I was ten years old and could ride a horse and shoot arrows! Neither of my brothers is my opponent! Wu Meiniang raised her face and said with a little pride.

When Wu Meiniang said this, Qin Mubai was really happy - why did I forget, Wu Meiniang was able to ride and shoot well, otherwise how could she be given the title of talent when she entered the palace in history, and left the story of taming the fierce horse and lion skull for Li Shimin?

The Tang Dynasty aristocrats who originated in Guanlong were deeply influenced by Hu Feng, and the Tang Dynasty's aesthetics of women were also based on abundance and robustness, which changed the aesthetics of "petite and delicate is beautiful" handed down from the Han Dynasty. And Wu Meiniang is a typical and most representative beauty of the Tang Dynasty - she is very tall, and she is not a weak and slender Lin Daiyu and others. In the martial Datang Dynasty, there are indeed not a few women who can draw bows and shoot arrows.

Moreover, although the "talent" of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty is one of the concubines, not everyone can do it. Just as there is a cloud in Du Fu's poem: "Only before the chariot carries bows and arrows, and white horses chew teeth and gold; Turning over and shooting upwards at the clouds, an arrow is falling on two flying wings". Lu Lun also has a poem that says, "Punish talented people to fight and shoot away" - they are all stories about talented people shooting arrows.

Whenever the emperor goes out hunting, talented people will ride horses and arrows to accompany him, and they will also perform archery!

What if Wu Meiniang in history didn't know how to ride and shoot before entering the palace, and she could practice such skills in the harem and become a talented person of Taizong?

"Why are you still stunned, get me a horse!" Wu Meiniang said with a snort, she was still coquettish.

"Okay, it's up to you!" Qin Mubai smiled, called a hundred horsemen off the horse, and asked him to ride two horses with the other two and three people, and walked instead. A horse was vacated and given to Wu Meiniang.

Wu Meiniang happily got out of the carriage and held the reins, patted the horse's neck and said with a smile: "Mu Bai, I will let you see my riding skills today!" You are a great general, but do you dare to compete with me? ”

"Don't be funny." Qin Mubai laughed, "I'm afraid you'll fall and get hurt!" ”

"Hmph, look at people!" Wu Meiniang snorted lightly, stepped on the horse and pedaled hard, the colorful clothes flew like a swallow, and she rode the horse taller than her very neatly.

There was an exclamation all around - what a handsome ride!

In the martial country of Datang, riding a horse well and shooting arrows well is like driving in today's world. Wu Meiniang showed her hand, and many of the experts in riding skills present couldn't help but light up in their eyes.

"That's good!" Qin Mubai smiled, "I really underestimated you. But as an escort officer, I can't accompany you on a horseback race. ”

"If you don't dare to compare, just say it!" Wu Meiniang giggled after speaking, and suddenly threw a horsewhip on the horse's buttocks. The horse was the finest steed for a hundred horsemen, and after the pain, it neighed, and galloped away like a gust of wind!

"Mei Niang, don't mess around!" Qin Mubai was taken aback, if he fell, he would either die or be disabled! Everyone else was also taken aback, how could a little girl drive such a fierce horse?

"General, go and catch up with Madame, lest you lose! There are people waiting here! The hundred horsemen were busy.

Before his words fell, Qin Mubai was like a whirlwind that had already swept away.

The brigade was walking on a relatively open field, looking at a flat river.

The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the clear blue sky and the yellowish and decaying horizon are far away at the limit of sight, and it is actually a good place for horse racing.

Qin Mubai rode his horse and ran wildly to chase Wu Meiniang, feeling a little worried in his heart. But after running for two or three miles, he saw that Wu Meiniang was still skillful and comfortable controlling the horses, and she did show that she was not weak in riding, and finally gradually put her mind at ease.

This girl really has such a hand!

Wu Meiniang glanced back, and saw that Qin Mubai was no more than four or five horses away from her, giggled and laughed heartily, waved the horsewhip again, and accelerated again!

The two of them ran ahead, already left behind by a large group of people. On the vast plain, two horses chased each other, and it became a landscape.

"Mu Bai, come and chase me, you can't catch up, giggles!" Wu Meiniang laughed heartily.

"Slow down, be careful." Qin Mubai shouted loudly.

"Don't worry, it's okay!" Wu Meiniang said loudly, "This is much more enjoyable than sitting in a carriage!" Ha ha! ”

The two of them ran four or five miles one after the other, and Wu Meiniang finally slowed down the horse and waited for Qin Mubai. The two stood side by side, Wu Meiniang turned her head and giggled: "How is it, I'm not that bad, right?" ”

"Looks like I'm really underestimating you." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "I can't see that you actually have such superb riding skills." ”

"Hmph, I know you let me." Wu Meiniang snorted lightly, but still had a smug look, and said proudly, "However, it is also an honor to be able to compete with General Qin once!" ”

"What are you talking about?" Qin Mubai couldn't help laughing, "You are my wife who has not passed through the door, do you still need to be honored to say it?" ”

"Hey, hey!" Wu Meiniang lowered her head and snickered beautifully, and then said, "Actually, in the past year, I have been traveling around for business, and sometimes I am in a hurry and often ride a horse. I'm a little anxious, and I don't really like to ride in the car. It's quite refreshing to gallop like this! I only hate my parents, why didn't they give birth to me as a boy? If you were a man, I wouldn't lose anything to you! ”

Qin Mubai laughed: "You are also a woman now." ”

"Really? Hey! Wu Meiniang laughed a few times, raised her eyes into the distance, and said, "It's really a nice view." Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, thousands of clouds, horses stepping on dry yellow cigarette dust. Mu Bai, if I'm not mistaken, this is my first time traveling with you? ”

"Yes." Qin Mubai nodded, smiled slightly apologetically, "I will accompany you out for a walk more when I have time in the future." Whether it's a trip, or a trip to the mountains and rivers, you can do it. ”

"Words count!" Wu Meiniang suddenly said happily, "Don't say far away, this time when you come to Jishan, you have to accompany me for a few more days!" ”

"Isn't it just more companionship?" Qin Mubai smiled, "The matter of Jishan has been almost settled, I am just waiting for the emperor to announce my return to the court." Until then, I can be with you every day. If you want, you can go back to Chang'an with me and follow you all the way. ”

"That's a word!" Wu Meiniang giggled, flicked her horsewhip in a frenzy, and galloped forward.

"This girl, Mano!" Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled, so he had to ride his horse to catch up.

Dozens of miles along the way, in addition to crossing Zhendian County, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang rode their horses and galloped past, and when they ran farther, they stopped and waited for the convoy behind, and at the same time enjoyed the scenery of the mountains and rivers, it was really like a trip.

When did Wu Meiniang relax and brisk like this, so she was in a very happy mood. The girl in her first love is full of energy in everything, as long as she has the person she loves as her companion. After running all the way for dozens of miles, Wu Meiniang was not tired at all and was full of energy.

Qin Mubai had no choice but to accompany him patiently. Speaking of which, his relationship with Wu Meiniang is also quite strange - first get engaged and then fall in love.

For such a long time, I have indeed been a little negligent of Wu Meiniang, the wife who has not passed the door. Although the two have already had a marriage contract, they don't communicate and get along with each other much. Since she will be her own person sooner or later, why not be kind to her?

To be kind to your wife is to be kind to yourself, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Jishan County has arrived.

Qin Mubai first escorted the convoy to the county office, handed over some winter clothes, bedding and other things, and ordered the county government to organize manpower distribution to the victims. Then he took more than 200 sheep and some wine and food to Juntun.

Mutton is the best delicacy in the Tang Dynasty, and it is a frequent guest at the palace banquet. Thousands of soldiers got these two hundred sheep, which was enough for several meals. This is a great blessing for them who finally have steamed buns and pickles. Therefore, all the soldiers are grateful to Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang.

The construction of the embankment for disaster relief has basically been completed, and the officers and men have actually been fine for a long time, waiting for the military headquarters to transfer back to the battalion. That night, Qin Mubai ordered the army to hold a bonfire banquet for all sheep, and the whole camp was full of sheep killing and roasting meat to celebrate. The victims of the disaster in this county were grateful for Wu Meiniang's relief, and when they learned that the army held a banquet, many of the victims came to hug each other and took out the few chickens, ducks, fish and eggs they had on hand to comfort the army.

The military and civilians enjoyed together, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang naturally became the focus and core of the audience. Soldiers and civilians came to toast them, and some poor people knelt down in gratitude.

After this feast, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang, a good couple, can be regarded as famous in Jishan.

"Everyone in the world is a businessman who is treacherous, and a celebrity who treats money like dung." Wu Meiniang said to Qin Mubai comfortably and gratified, "In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with having money. Look at how happy I am with the money I have earned to comfort the sergeants and help the victims! ”

"It's fun to help others!" Qin Mubai smiled slightly, "The feelings between people are mutual. If you are good to others, others will naturally be good to you. It's worth the money. ”