Early in the morning, Chen Qingzhi summoned everyone to the big tent.

"You've worked hard, and I know you're all tired, but you can't slack off yet. Yesterday, His Majesty had already expressed to me his intention to retake Xuzhou, and to be ready to fight a big war for a period of one year. ”

"One year?" Ma Funian asked from the side, "Are you going to die down this year?" ”

"Yes." Chen Qingzhi replied affirmatively, "The Wei army has lost Shouyang, if our army continues to attack, it will inevitably provoke their all-out resistance, that is to say, no matter where we attack next, there will inevitably be a large-scale battle with the Northern Wei." Therefore, our army must be fully prepared, and a year is not a long time, so we must hurry up. ”

"Then if we don't attack for a year, won't the Wei army fight back?" Yu Tianshu was still a little worried.

"Don't worry too much about that." Ma Funian explained for Chen Qingzhi, "The primary problem of the Northern Wei Dynasty at present is still the large-scale rebellion led by the Six Towns throughout the country, and it is their top priority to eradicate these. As for the southern front, as long as our army does not move, the Wei army will inevitably not take the initiative to provoke and put itself in the dilemma of fighting on two fronts. ”

"Well, Wen Cai is right." Chen Qingzhi nodded, "But the next time our army goes out again, the Northern Wei Imperial Court will definitely not tolerate our encroachment, and will do its best to resist." ”

"It's really precious to have a year to recuperate." Song Jingxiu said, "In the first battle of Shouyang, we also lost a lot of brothers, so we can absorb new soldiers, train strictly, and expand our strength." ”

"Yes, we have to make the most of this year." Chen Qingzhi began to assign tasks, "Brother Song, Brother Yu, I have already obtained His Majesty's permission to freely recruit soldiers among the displaced people from the north, and I will leave this matter to the two of you, it is still the same standard - noble and not expensive, especially those who are good at horsemanship, I hope to establish a fairly large elite cavalry." ”

"Third Brother Chen," Chen Qingzhi turned his head to Chen Sibao and said, "Your Majesty has rewarded five thousand pieces of military funds, plus our army's own funds, you can use them to arrange, this year, please ensure our needs for money, food and equipment, especially war horses, and I hope that Third Brother will bother more." ”

"Don't worry, Ziyun," Chen Sibao looked confident, "I have contacted more than ten familiar big merchants, and all the materials needed will be guaranteed." ”

"So good, very good!" Chen Qingzhi said happily, and then turned to Ma Fonian, "Wencai, you are tired all the way, let the brothers rest here for two days first, and then you will lead the army back to the Yixing military camp, count the losses of the last battle, and arrange the bereavement of the brothers who died in the battle." ”

"General Chen, rest assured, his subordinates must make proper arrangements." Ma Buddha gave up his hand.

"Okay, after the military affairs are arranged, I have to announce a good news to you!" Chen Qingzhi suddenly changed his tone and said loudly with joy.

"Oh, what's the good news?" Everyone looked at Chen Qingzhi curiously and expectantly, only Xu Jin buried his head vigorously.

"I'm going to go into the city later and go to mention a family business!"

"Family?" Everyone looked a little surprised, "Whose family?" ”

"Ahh Hui Ze, who was standing beside Xu Jin, suddenly shouted, his eyes widened, "Brother Chen, is it ......?"

Chen Qingzhi smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's the relationship between Brother Xu Jin and Miss Yang Yanran." ”

After a brief silence, a burst of joyful laughter erupted.

Everyone gathered around Xu Jin, and you and I said it word by word.

"That's right, Xu Jin, this Yang girl is a good person, with Ziyun to help you propose, it will definitely be done!" Yu Tianshu laughed and said.

"I really didn't expect that you frizzy boy would have such a good fortune." Song Jingxiu patted Xu Jin on the shoulder, "If you become a parent, you have to be a responsible man in the future." ”

"Brother Xu, congratulations." Ma Fonian also congratulated Xu Jin.

Chen Sibao's little eyes narrowed into a slit with a smile, and he said happily to Chen Qingzhi, "Then I'll prepare some dowry." ”

"There is Third Brother Lao," Chen Qingzhi said with a smile, "Prepare a valuable bride price, you can't look stingy." ”

Xu Jin's face was so red that he was about to smoke, and he hurriedly defended, "Where do you say that you are married?" It's just a marriage proposal, I told Brother Chen that I will wait until I have made some achievements before I talk about getting married! ”

But no one paid attention to Xu Jin's defense, and was still immersed in joy. Especially Hui Ze, he couldn't wait to say to Chen Qingzhi, "Brother Chen, I'll accompany you into the city, let's go and tell Yanran immediately!" ”

"Don't worry, Huize." Chen Qingzhi didn't seem to be in a hurry, "How can the matter of proposing relatives be so casual." Miss Yang's parents are gone, and now His Royal Highness King Ye is taking care of her, so King Ye can make the decision for her. I want to go to the city to consult with His Royal Highness King Ye first. ”

It was already past noon, Yan Ran was fidgeting in the house at the moment, and finally couldn't help but confirm to the maid again, "Xu Jin did say that he would come back to see me today?" ”

"Yes, after she handed the young lady over to the slave maid, she said it herself," the maid said with a frown, "Do you dare to deceive the young lady?" ”

"It's all this time, why haven't you come back yet?" Yan Ran said impatiently.

"Maybe it's something in the army, and I'll come back naturally when it's over." The maid comforted Yanran.

"No! This girl is going to his barracks! Yan Ran couldn't bear it anymore, so she walked towards the door.

Before the maid could stop it, another maid came in and almost collided with Yanran head-on.

"Miss forgive the sin, the slave is rude." The maid hurriedly bowed down and apologized.

"It's okay, I was reckless." Yan Ran didn't get angry with the maid, "Is there something wrong?" ”

"His Royal Highness King Ye has come down, I want to see Miss, and I am waiting in the hall."

Yan Ran hurriedly came to the hall, saw King Ye, and curtsied, "His Royal Highness King Ye is here, and I hope to forgive my sins." ”

"Yanran, this king is here today because I want to discuss something with you." King Ye said with a pleasant face.

Yan Ran was a little surprised, "What is there to ask His Royal Highness King Ye to discuss with the little girl?" ”

"I have to consult with you on this matter." King Ye said, "It's your life's work!" ”

"A lifelong event?" Yan Ran asked in surprise, "Does His Royal Highness King Ye want the little girl to marry?" ”

"Behold, this king and your father are old friends, and since the death of your parents, this king has always treated you like a righteous daughter, and has approved himself to make decisions for you. When the male is married, and the female is married, I can find a good family for you, and this king can be regarded as having an explanation for your father......"

"His Royal Highness King Ye!" Yan Ran interrupted King Ye's words, "The little girl is now alone in this foreign country, and she has the mercy of His Royal Highness King Ye and can live, she is already grateful, and she dares to think about anything else." The good family things that His Royal Highness King Ye said, the little woman really didn't dare to climb high, and I hope His Royal Highness King Ye will forgive me. ”

"Where there is any high climbing, this king thinks this is also a good thing. You are a girl's family, you can get married, and you will have something to rely on in the future, and this king is also relieved. ”

"His Royal Highness King Ye has a kind intention, the little woman understands it, and she also thanks His Royal Highness King Ye on behalf of her deceased father and mother, but I hope His Royal Highness King Ye will not mention the matter of marriage." Yanran knelt down and bowed to King Ye and said resolutely.

King Ye sighed, a little lost, "Even so, this king doesn't force it...... This Chen Hou also told this king that you will definitely agree......"

"Chen Hou?" Yan Ran raised her head suddenly, and asked with a surprised face, "Is it Chen Qingzhi's eldest brother?" ”

"Yes," replied King Ye, "that he said that he was his brother, and that young man named Xu Jin, who also lived with your family before, proposed marriage." ”