The next day, Meng Hu's revelation to Meng Zhong was verified, and the suzerain, Meng Qi, gathered all the clansmen in front of the ancestral house and announced the latest order of the Song king, that is, to expand the army and crusade against the Teng state.

As soon as these words came out, the clansmen below were in an uproar, you must know that three years ago, when the Song State first crusaded against Teng, the Mengshi clan sent a full 750 people, of which the Mengshi disciples accounted for 200, and these 200 clansmen, who are still alive today, only have more than 40 people, and the rest were killed when attacking Tengcheng a year later.

After only two years, the bereaved clansmen had just forgotten the nightmare, and Song Wangyan ordered the conscription again, which did not make the clansmen angry.

At this time, Ge's family, Meng Yan and Meng Zhong's family were also standing in the crowd, when they heard the words of the sect leader Meng Qi, the faces of Ge and Meng Yan's two daughters turned white all of a sudden, Meng Yan buried her head in her adoptive mother's arms and trembled, while Ge hugged her adopted daughter and pursed her lips without saying a word.

It's no wonder, after all, in the war against Teng two or three years ago, Ge lost his eldest son Meng Bo, and Meng Yan lost his brother Meng Chun, and then even his own mother Xiao died due to excessive grief, so to speak, a war destroyed two families.

And now, Meng Zhong is the only male in the family, if he enlists in the army, Ge and Meng Yan may have to bear the pain of losing their son and brother again, and this fear makes them tremble.

"It's okay, it's okay."

Ge Shi comforted Meng Yan with a pale face: "Your brother is only fourteen this year, and he is not yet the age of serving in the army, it's okay, it's okay......"

However, the news announced by the suzerain, Meng Qi, broke Ge's luck: the king of Song has an order, and this conscription must send a male regardless of age, and the father dies and the brother dies until the Song State wins the war.

As soon as these words came out, the clansmen below were even more in an uproar, they didn't even care about the awe of the sect master, and they spoke out to resist, and even openly provoked the sect leader Meng Qi, accusing him of ignoring the life and death of the clansmen and wanting to send the Meng clan to a dead end.

In this chaotic situation, the sect leader Meng Qi shouted loudly at the top of his voice: "This time the troops will be led by the old man's second son, Meng Hu!" ”

Hearing this, the clansmen gradually calmed down.

Because as far as they knew, the eldest son of the sect leader Meng Qi died on the battlefield in his early years, and only one son was left, and now the only son was also sent to the battlefield, which really makes people blame nothing.

After seeing that the clansmen had calmed down, Meng Qi looked around at all the clansmen present and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I can also understand your feelings, the previous generation of sect masters once taught me, how can a clanless person be a clan? Can the old man bear to see my people die on the battlefield? Could it be that the children of my Mengshi clan who have sacrificed in the past two years are still early? But this is the king's command! My ancestors of the Meng clan have lived here for generations, loyal to the monarchs of the Song Dynasty in the past dynasties, defending the country and protecting the people, and the rules left by the ancestors cannot be broken. …… What's more, in order to attack the Teng Kingdom, too many of my Meng clan's clansmen have lost their lives because of this, how can we let this war be abandoned halfway? If so, what will we see of our dead people? ”

Speaking of this, he patted his son, Meng Que, the young sect master of the Mengshi clan, on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "This conscription will be led by Meng Que, the son of the old man, and lead the team to Teng Country to join Sima Mengqing and others......

Looking at the silent clansmen below, Meng Qi might have wanted to say a few more words, but in the end, he sighed and handed over the rest to his son Meng Yu.

Meng Hu is not a person who is good at words, and after glancing around at the tribesmen, he said bluntly: "Tomorrow, I will gather the clansmen in the east of the township, and each family will send one person to report." …… That's it, let's all disperse. ”

Looking at the departing Meng Hu, the people of all clans looked at each other, and then gradually dispersed, and the three of Ge, Meng Yan, and Meng Zhong also followed the silent team and returned to their homes.

In fact, Meng Zhong was not surprised by this matter, after all, he had already learned some information from Meng Hu's mouth, and he had been preparing for this matter for two years.

But Ge and Meng Yan seemed to be reluctant because of this.

"Mother, what should I do, brother, he is also going to serve in the army...... Woowoo woo ......"

"Don't worry, it's okay, it's okay." Ge comforted her daughter, but she couldn't help but shed tears herself.

The mother and daughter hugged their heads and cried at home.

Seeing this scene, Meng Zhong didn't know what to say, so he could only persuade on the side, but unfortunately it had little effect.

At this moment, Meng Zhong faintly heard a sound of footsteps coming from the courtyard, he stood up and glanced at the courtyard, and saw that the elder Meng Jian was walking towards the main house with a cane.

"Elder." Meng Zhong shouted, greeted him out of the house, and reminded Ge Shi and Meng Yan's mother and daughter in the house to wipe away their tears.

"Zhong'er, old man, ......"

Meng Jian smiled and greeted Meng Zhong, and even when he heard the sound of snorting in the room, he was slightly stunned, and then guessed the reason.

At this time, Ge Shi and Meng Yan also learned that the elder had arrived, wiped away their tears, and welcomed them out of the house.

After seeing Meng Xuan, Ge Shi said in a choked tone: "Elder, my family is only fourteen years old, and I just lost a son, I really can't bear to ......."

"Ge, Ge." Seeing that Ge's face was anxious, Meng Jian hurriedly relieved: "The old man came here today just for this matter. He paused for a moment, and then lowered his voice and said: "This intra-clan conscription has nothing to do with Zhong'er, Zhong'er, you pack your bags today and go back to Master Zhuang's side." ”

Hearing this, Meng Yan exclaimed in surprise, "Really, Elder? Can my brother really not go? ”

Meng Jian smiled and nodded, looked at Meng Zhong and said, "Zhong'er is the proud disciple of the master, how can he be asked to go to the battlefield?" ”

After receiving the elder's confirmation, Meng Yan was even more happy, shaking her mother's arm and saying happily, "Mother, did you hear that? The elder said that Brother could not go to ......"

However, Ge's face did not show any joy, but more sorrow and concern.

Because she realized that her son, Meng Zhong, might be the only person in the entire Montessori clan who received special care.

She couldn't help but ask: "Elder, Sect Master Fang Cai once said that each household needs to send a son, if Zhong'er doesn't go, then Zhong'er's quota ......."

Meng Zhi was silent for a while, and finally said, "Replaced by Meng Zhi's son Meng Fu." ”

"Mengfu?"

Ge Shi was taken aback, because as far as she knew, Meng Zhi's son Meng Fu was two years younger than her son Meng Zhong, and he was only twelve years old this year.

As if he had guessed Ge's concerns, Meng Jian was relieved: "Ge, don't think too much, this is also what Elder Meng Yi meant, Abel died for saving Meng Zhi, and today Meng Zhi's son Meng Fu served in the army on behalf of Zhong'er, which is natural." What's more, when this son arrives in the army, he has his father and uncle to take care of him, and there will be no danger, Ge Shi, you can rest assured. ”

"But ......," Ge Shi wanted to say and stopped.

"That's it." Meng Jian waved his hand and told Ge Shi and Meng Zhongdao: "Don't make a noise about this matter, Zhong'er, you will leave for Master Zhuang today, don't delay." ”

With that, he gave some more casual advice, and left on crutches.

After dinner that night, Ge sent Meng Yan to feed the rabbits at home, and she took advantage of this time to summon her son Meng Zhong into the room and asked in a low voice, "Zhong'er, what do you think about this?" ”

Meng Zhong replied truthfully: "I don't dare to hide it from my mother, in fact, the child knew about this matter announced today. Moreover, the child had a private discussion with Ah Hu and Ah Sui two years ago, and when he had the opportunity in the future, he would kill Teng Hu and avenge his brother. For this reason, the child and Ah Sui studied the art of war for two years, while Ah Hu practiced martial arts hard, just to avenge this revenge one day. ”

"You ......," Ge was taken aback.

After half a ring, she sighed and whispered to Meng Zhong: "Two years ago, I sent away your brother for my mother, and I really can't bear to let you encounter any more accidents, but Meng Zhi's son Meng Fu is two years younger than you, but he wants to join the army on your behalf, and he can't bear to be ...... for his mother."

Of course, Meng Zhong understood his mother's dilemma, and smiled and said with relief: "Mother, you don't have to worry, Master once taught us that everyone has their own 'Tao', and 'Tao is different'...... The child has not yet figured it out, but the child's belief in avenging his brother has never diminished. Teng is just a small country, relying on the secret help of the two countries of Qi and Lu and the children of the Mo family, in order to resist my Song State to this day, but now, the King of Song is impatient with this war, and will destroy Teng State with the power of thunder, so the child asserts that this war, my Song State will definitely win! If this opportunity is missed, Teng Hu may die in the hands of others, which will become the regret of the child's life. ”

Ge Shi frowned and thought.

Of course she believed her son's words, after all, this youngest son was different from her eldest son Meng Bo, who had been brilliant since he was a child, and later studied under Zhuangzi, and his judgment was certainly more accurate than that of her wife.

She thought for a while and said, "Your Uncle Meng Zhi once knelt on your brother's mourning hall when he was seriously injured, plus Elder Mengyi has taken care of our family in the past two years, they owe our family kindness, and they have already repaid it, so my mother can't bear to ask that child from Mengfu to join the army for you." If that's what you mean, even if you are worried, you will support your decision. However, Weiniang does not ask you to avenge your brother, I believe that Bo'er is under Jiuquan also means this, as long as you are safe and sound, and come back safely after my Song State defeated Teng Guo, as for who Teng Hu died in, Weiniang doesn't care about this matter. ”

"The child obeys his mother's instructions."

Meng Zhong replied.

Ge Shi nodded, and suddenly she thought of one more thing, and couldn't help but ask Meng Zhongdao, "What about the master's side?" The master's temperament is somewhat known to his mother, and he will not allow this. ”

Meng Zhong nodded slightly when he heard this, indeed, compared to Ge's "reasonableness", Master Zhuang's side was much more troublesome.

"If you don't do it, you'll be expelled from the school......

Meng Zhong secretly smiled bitterly.

But even so, Meng Zhong still did not hesitate, after all, his brother Meng Bo had treated him very well, and as a younger brother, he should avenge his brother.

Even he actually knew that Teng Hu, who was an enemy, was not actually a villain.

Things in the world are sometimes so helpless.