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Chapter 2 Purple Horse

This night, Zhang Jin said that he did everything he could. Provide the latest chapters to read>~~xue~~ Liu Er is also a song to welcome, tactfully and joyful. When it was all over, he lay side by side on the couch, quietly listening to each other's breathing.

"Little goblin, have you fed you tonight?" After resting for a while, Zhang Jincheng suddenly turned sideways and asked with his thumb and index finger holding Liu'er's chin.

It was a joke he used to make when they first lived together. Although it is slightly light, it has a faint hint of warmth. And she also half-opened her delicate lips as always, gasping in response, "Ye himself knows, do you still need to ask?" ”

Zhang Jin said that he knew about it. He knew he was still sturdy, not too old. This has been proven countless times by him in the pair of sisters recently. But today, he suddenly lost his self-confidence, and always felt that Liu Er's answer was not direct enough and not clear enough. But the man's self-esteem made him unable to get to the bottom of it, so he tried to concentrate, trying to regain his strength in a short period of time like practicing martial arts, and kill again, so that Liu Er could really and thoroughly beg for mercy. It's a pity that before the body was adjusted in place, the eyelids sank first, and then fell uncontrollably into sleep.

The next morning, both of them woke up late. Zhang Jin said that he had some breakfast casually, no longer mentioned anything about last night, and went to the Chinese army alone to handle official business. Liu Er wanted to tell him a few words, but when the words came to her lips, she suddenly lost interest. He smiled, turned back to the house, and silently groomed.

In the bronze mirror is a beautiful face, with a little spring, like a begonia after the rain. But through the mottled mirror, Liu Er saw the dust that could not be wiped away.

A woman's family, one year old is one year old. Even if the begonias bloom brightly after the wind and rain, they can't compete with those budding flowers and bones. All they can grasp is the memories of their blooming years. And the enchantment when she was in full bloom, the people who should have seen it didn't have a chance to see it at all.

"What's wrong with Madame? I seem to be very unhappy! The maids came in to clean up the room, and when they saw that Liu Er hadn't moved for a long time after dressing up, they were so frightened that they hurriedly withdrew after a few handfuls of strokes, gathered in front of the window and whispered. If it were on weekdays, Mrs. Liu Er would have gone to the school yard to watch the excitement a long time ago, and she would not face this loneliness at home alone.

"It's okay, don't talk too much!" The little girl Yan Zi is the oldest and has the widest "knowledge", so she scolds her face and whispers. "Do whatever you have to do, Madam is tired, do I need to ask you for leave if I want to rest for a while?"

The maids stuck out their tongues and scattered as birds. They are all young, and they have the same coquettishness and confusion as all girls of this age. Zhang Jin said yesterday he complained about Liu'er's lack of discipline over them. Liu Er knew in her heart that she deliberately indulged them in confusion. On the one hand, it is to make up for some regrets in my heart. On the other hand, she doesn't want to have too many smart people around her.

In the eyes of smart people, there are too many fools in this world, and they are too easy to deceive. So they always use their cleverness with impunity. For example, Liu Er's last husband, Lin County Ling, was forced to die by himself. The same panic, Liu Er didn't want to go through it again. But as a sober person, she was powerless to unravel this deeper and deeper game. Xue is like being locked in an airtight room, knowing that he will be suffocated sooner or later if he continues like this, but he has no ability to make a hole in the wall to escape, and he doesn't even have the strength to poke a hole in the eye for help. It's not as good as sitting still, or at least they're dying in a dream.

There was a sound of footsteps behind her, and the little girl Yan Zi stepped forward and silently kneaded her shoulders. Yesterday Mrs. prevented a disaster for everyone, and she was grateful, so she expressed her gratitude in a way that she could. Liu Er knew very well what these subordinates thought, patted each other's fingers, and said with a smile: "Don't be busy, I'm not tired at all." Xiaohong, how many of them, they don't have enough chatter on weekdays, why have they all become mute today? ”

"They went outside to pick reed sprouts, saying that they would let the king and his wife try it tonight." Yan Zi paused and replied in a low voice. As a specialty of the water town of Zeguo, the reed sprouts will be on everyone's table in the spring. From several village owners to ordinary minions, they all regard it as the best delicacy. And the time that the thing is suitable for food is very short, and people who move a little slowly often can only pick up the leftovers picked by others, or pick a basket of old roots that can no longer be chewed, and spend half a day thinking in vain.

Of course, there is no shortage of baskets of reed sprouts in Liu'er's kitchen. Whether she is still favored or not, after all, she is also one of the wives of several village owners, and all the food and clothing supplies are preferential. The so-called collection of reed buds by the maids for the lady to taste is just an excuse to go out for spring. Liu's heart was like a mirror, but he didn't poke it on his mouth, smiled kindly, and continued: "Then why don't you go together?" It's nice outside, so don't be bored in the yard all the time! ”

"The big boss, the big boss said yesterday that there can't be no one around the lady!" Yan Zi bit her lip lightly and told the truth.

Zhang Jin said that yesterday's anger was very scary, and no one wanted to touch his moldy head again. And following Liu'er is definitely safer than hiding outside. As the oldest maid, Yan Zi carefully chose a safe haven for herself.

"You're obedient!" Liu Er smiled helplessly and counted in a low voice. She doesn't like to have a little tail on her back, because it would lose a lot of fun and freedom. But the reason for this is not clear, it is simply an obsession, which cannot be seen and cannot be shared with anyone.

Yan Zi was afraid of being driven away, so he respectfully squatted down to salute and responded in a low voice, "Not only is you afraid of being blamed by the big boss, but you really need someone to serve you." Otherwise, other ladies will hug each other when they go out, you come earlier than them, and you are better than them to your subordinates, why should you leave an order, and it looks like no one cares? ”

"Then you follow!" Liu Er turned around and pulled the little girl up hard. "You can't just look at the surface. The two apricot trees in the yard are still blooming, how can they be called for a few days? ”

"Madame is very right!" The little girl Yan Zi seemed to understand whether she understood or not, and responded with a wink.

Talking to this kind of little girl who has not experienced much wind and rain in the world is simply playing the piano to the cow, Liu Er thought about it, and she felt very bored. Shaking his head and smiling, he commanded in a low voice, "Okay, sooner or later, you will understand." Let's go, let's go out for a walk too, so as not to panic in the house! ”

This is what the little girl Yan Zi is looking forward to the most, so she can't wait to agree to prepare. ~~xue~~ After a while, the master and servant packed up and stopped, and also carried the bamboo basket where the reed sprouts were placed, and walked towards the depths of the land together.

In the recent period when there has been no fighting, men can stay at home to help, while women are freed from heavy farm work and hunt for wild vegetables to improve their food. As a result, laughter is everywhere around the lakeside, bringing the whole Zedi to life. With so many people doing the same thing, it is inevitable that there will be less to be gained from everyone's head. Fortunately, the purpose of Liu Er and Yan Zi was not to dig reed sprouts, but to carry a bamboo basket and idle around the world while walking.

"Where's your house?" It is a woman's nature to like to inquire about personal affairs, even if she is as smooth as Liu'er.

"Nanhe!" Yan Zi grinned and said a place name that he was very reluctant to mention.

It is a small county very close to Juluze, and there is a waterway that can go directly to Zenai. Before Cheng Mingzhen did not enter Ze, Zhang Jin said that the others did not have the consciousness that rabbits did not eat the grass next to the nest. Degree. Convenient transportation means that the "green forest heroes" are close to each other, and the rich families have long run out, and those who have no money and no power have to stay and resign themselves to fate.

"You were also plundered? No wonder so timid. Feeling her own experience, Liu Er couldn't help but stop and touch the little girl's head to comfort her.

The other party's answer was beyond her expectations, Yan Zi grinned again, and said with a wry smile: "No." My grandmother went early. There is only one elder brother in the family. He saw that he couldn't go on, so he took me to the big boss in Ze. Later, he died in the battle of Fox Lake. The second boss was afraid that I would starve to death if I had no one to take care of, so I was asked to be a girl in the back village! ”

The Battle of Fox Lake was the first classic battle fought by Cheng Mingzhen after arriving in Juluze. It was with this battle that he and Wang Ermao completely gained a firm foothold in Zedi. Liu Er knew all the details of that battle, and even more understood the importance of this battle to Julu Ze, sighed, and said in a low voice: "That's really hard for you." So many sins have been badly done at such a young age. Are you used to living in Houzhai? Is there anyone who usually bullies you! ”

"Nope!" Yan Zi bit her lip and said in a panic. It is rare to be cared for by the hostess, she is a little difficult to adapt, and she does not dare to say goodbye casually, so as not to bring disaster to herself.

"Really?" Liu Er was so shrewd, she had already guessed something the moment she heard the answer. He reached out again and brushed the broken piece in front of Yan Zi's forehead, and comforted him in a low voice: "It's still a beautiful girl, no wonder someone is worried about it." In fact, women are still born normally. Just like Ma Lotus, the more beautiful it is, the more bitter the roots! ”

Yan Zi turned her face sideways, trying not to meet Liu Er's gaze, "It's not bitter, it's not bitter, Madame never gets angry with me." We really don't suffer at all! ”

Liu Er gritted her teeth and sneered in a low voice, "Forget it, isn't it just that little?" Another day, I'll tell the big boss that whoever runs to the back village casually will discount his legs! ”

At this time, Yan Zi was even more panicked. He tugged at her sleeve and pleaded with tears in his eyes, "Madame, don't, Madame." Don't worry about slaves. It's the slave and maid who have a miserable life, no wonder others ......"

"Who is so bold? You dare to rebel in my house. You tell me, I'll stand up for you! Seeing that the little girl was so frightened that she burst into tears, Liu Er was even more angry, rolled up her sleeves, and hated it.

"No, you don't care. The big boss is spoiling him......."

"Damn it!" Liu Er knew that her guess was all true, and she couldn't help but feel like frost. Degree. "Does he think that if he recognizes the big boss as a gangster, he can bully me? Don't be afraid, see how I clean him up! ”

In anger, her words were a little too loud. The women who were digging wild vegetables heard this and bowed their heads in fright. The little maid Yan Zi's face was even more earthy, and she almost knelt down, begging bitterly, "Madam, don't beg." You can't be angry. He's against me, not at you! ”

The women digging wild vegetables pretended not to hear anything and avoided it. What is Liu'er's status in the village, everyone knows very well. And the men who dare to tease the maids around Liu Er are even more rare in Juluze. There is no need to guess, everyone also knows that this is a good thing done by Zhang Jin's new two righteous sons, Zhang Hu and Zhang Biao.

According to Liu Er's familiarity with the heroes in the village, she could accurately guess which one was bold. Zhang Biao, formerly known as Yang Biao, came from Hao Laodao's disciples, although he was a rough man, he knew how to advance and retreat. And Zhang Hu, formerly known as Zhou Lihu, used to work in Guantao County, but he was a demon. This person was just a servant back then, so he dared to make eye contact with the maid in the yamen. Now that he has worshiped a powerful cadre, he must be even more unscrupulous. Degree.

And Zhang Jin said that the reason why he was in a hurry to recognize the two righteous sons was definitely not to make up for the regrets of family affection. Many of the generals of the Ruishi battalion are from the township brave team of Guantao County, and among them, only Wang Ermao, Duan Qing, Zhou Lihu and others are close to Cheng Mingzhen and leaned on his arm on weekdays. In case Zhou Lihu changed his mind after recognizing Lao Tzu, Cheng Mingzhen would be tipped with a knife behind him, which would stab him in the heart at any time.

Thinking of this, even if it wasn't for Yan Zi's head, Liu Er couldn't tolerate Zhang Hu in his eyes. It's just how to remind Cheng Mingzhen to take precautions, she doesn't have a good idea for a while. After hesitating for a moment, he smiled and said, "Okay, okay." I don't know him like him, and don't be afraid. You will follow me in the future, no matter how bold he is, he will not dare to do anything to you in front of me! ”

"Hmm!" Yan Zi bit her lower lip and responded in a low voice, her eyes full of gratitude.

After revealing the topic, the mood of the master and servant became comfortable again. While picking reed buds, chatting about homely things, talking about it, and unconsciously walked from the back village to the front village. Turning the bay, it is Cheng Mingzhen's training ground. Before the new reeds had grown, you could see flags waving and swords and spears shining in the distance.

After all, she was still a little girl, and Yan Zi's eyes were immediately attracted by the bustle in the distance. Standing by the lake, he pricked up his ears and listened to the shouts of the soldiers. Seeing that she had never seen the world, Liu Er thought it was very interesting, smiled and pushed it, and said in a low voice: "If you want to see a few closely, with me, no one dares to do anything to you!" ”

"Madame......" The little girl was a little hesitant, not knowing if the school was the place she should come to. But when I thought about it, my wife had to walk around the school yard almost every day, and my eyes immediately lit up. So he walked happily in front of Liu Er, and kept moving towards the most lively place.

At this moment, the Rui Shi Battalion, both in terms of scale and equipment, is much stronger than the Rui Shi Battalion last spring. The ensuing victories not only robbed Julu Ze of rare armaments and materials, but also encouraged the courage of the old and young masters in Zedi, and they no longer regarded the head-on confrontation with the officers and soldiers as a way to die. In view of this situation, Cheng Mingzhen reorganized the sharp soldiers, and the veterans and recruits were mixed to form five corps, front, rear, left, right, and center. Each army is about 8,000 people, and it is also subdivided into the Long Corps, the Giant Shield Regiment, the Pudao Regiment, the Bow and Arrow Regiment, and the Baggage Regiment. The structure of the soldiers of the Great Sui Prefecture was almost copied as it was, but some minor adjustments were made in some parts according to the actual situation in Zedi.

The gradual regularization of the soldiers has greatly enhanced Juluze's self-protection ability, and at the same time, it has also made the affairs of the army more complicated. Cheng Mingzhen has rarely been to Houzhai to participate in daily deliberations recently, partly because he doesn't want to dangle in front of Zhang Jincheng's eyes, so as not to upset him. More because I can't get out of my body, I can't find time to listen to nonsense.

It's no wonder that he is so busy that he is dizzy, tens of thousands of troops, and the person who really knows the art of war in battle formations is almost his brother. Every lieutenant and lieutenant needs him to teach by hand, and not all of them will be able to teach it quickly. As for the candidates for the lieutenant and the lieutenant, the decision-making power is still in the hands of Zhang Jincheng and the others. Some people are obviously not the material to lead the troops, considering the balance of forces of all parties in Zedi and the face of the village owners, Cheng Mingzhen still has to tolerate them.

Fortunately, the hardest time has passed, and everything is gradually on track. In particular, those ordinary non-commissioned officers can now completely distinguish between the front and back, the left and right, and the sound of drums and gongs, and as long as the officers at all levels can fulfill their duties, the entire military formation can basically maintain smooth operation even if it suddenly encounters a slight blow.

According to Zhang Jin's requirements, the Ruishi battalion has expanded exponentially after the fierce battle last winter. In order to minimize the impact of the expansion on combat effectiveness and cohesion, each team of non-commissioned officers is now a mix of new recruits and veterans. Every afternoon, veterans train with recruits to improve their regular skills in formation coordination and close combat. In the morning, when the people were at their most energetic, they were led by several lieutenants and conducted actual combat simulation training under the guidance of Cheng Mingzhen. Through a certain intensity of confrontation, the generals and soldiers can improve their intuitive understanding of the battlefield.

If a brother is injured during the training, or faints because he can't stand the intensity of the training, he will be dealt with by Du Juan and the female soldiers of the Jinzi Battalion. In order to increase the enthusiasm of the brothers in training, Du Juan also specially selected a group of female soldiers with a thoughtful appearance and lively temperament to watch the battle around the school grounds. It is called cheering for everyone, but it actually plays a supervisory role. Under the burning gaze of the girls, any man who wants to be faceless is not willing to be lazy. Whenever the slaps of the female soldiers rang out, the young male soldiers were full of energy, eager to show off their abilities.

In addition to leading the female soldiers to take on the duties of supervision and ambulance, if someone looks carefully, they will also see the Jinzi Battalion under the command of Du Juan, whether they are selected for the Ruishi Battalion or not, most of the junior officers are standing in the audience. Cheng Mingzhen's every step of the drill details were carefully watched by them and remembered clearly. As for why they did that, whether they were instructed or actively involved, the reason is not enough for outsiders!

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