Su Ziheng received the report from Li Dashan and Lin Dayong, looked at the sky outside, and comforted him with a smile: "Uncle Li, Uncle Lin, don't worry too much, it's already dark outside now." In addition, they were ambushed by mines, so they must not dare to attack in the dark. You go and get ready for the celebration first, and I'll take care of the rest. ”

Having said that, Su Ziheng didn't dare to be too careless, there was never a fixed set of tactics for marching, and besides, he didn't know much about the other party's generals, who knew what kind of character the other party was?

Su Ziheng found Cai'er and prepared a set of night vision devices for her, so that she could go to find out the news of the enemy army while it was not completely dark. Then he arranged for the nursing home in Zhuangzi to participate in the celebration banquet in two batches, alternating with each other, and they were not allowed to drink alcohol, so as not to make mistakes.

Originally, when everyone heard that there was another Mengyuan cavalry attacking, they all said that the celebration banquet would be canceled for the time being, and it would not be too late to hold it again after the Xiliang army repelled the Mengyuan army in the future.

Su Ziheng said that since he had already prepared about the same, he would simply eat it in two batches like this, as long as he didn't drink, he would be fine.

Because they were worried about the attack of the Meng Yuan army, everyone ate with restraint and did not eat with their stomachs completely open. However, Rao is like this, and the horse meat stewed in several pots can be eaten casually, and everyone in the Zhuangzi is too addicted at night.

After eating, Su Ziheng found the people in the workshop and asked them to be happy tonight, and rushed out to make grenades all night to prepare for the retaliation of the Meng Yuan army tomorrow.

Back in the study, Cai'er had already returned, and he was greatly relieved to report that Meng Yuanjun had withdrawn. Later, he arranged for her to keep vigil at the watchtower at night, and personally brought her a lot of food.

Although Cai'er is a cyborg, it doesn't mean that she doesn't have to eat. On the contrary, because the body consumes more energy than others, it eats more. It's just that she can reserve the energy in her body in case she needs it. It is rare to have an unlimited amount of horse meat to feed her today, so that she can eat it to her heart's content.

After arranging the people on patrol duty at night, Su Ziheng began to think about future plans. This time, the entire 1,000-strong team of the Mengyuan army will be built in Jingguan, which will definitely cause a great shock to everyone, and when the time comes, whether it is the Mengyuan army or the Great Xia government, it will definitely find out.

Once they know that they have such a powerful weapon in their hands, needless to say, they will definitely use all kinds of methods to obtain it. is simple and rude, just like the Meng Yuan army came to the door to seize it by force; Otherwise, the government will use various means of coercion and inducement.

No matter which method it is, it is a very troublesome thing for Su Ziheng.

Through the sneak attack of Mengyuan soldiers, Su Ziheng has realized that Sujiazhuang is not a very suitable base for his development, because there is no danger to defend. What he lacks now is the time to develop, and once he is constantly harassed, how can he develop? Even if he had the means to reach the sky, it would be useless.

So the first step is to find a new base. Su Ziheng spread out a map of Liangzhou that he asked for from Zhong Qinghan, wondering what place was good?

In fact, what he longed for most in his heart was to find a paradise as described by Tao Yuanming as a base, according to the description in the book, there are mountains and rivers, and if you want to enter, you must give up the boat to enter from the mouth.

And the entrance is extremely narrow, only a few people can pass, which is very conducive to defense. The most critical valley has good fields, beautiful ponds, and mulberry bamboos, which are very enviable. It's a pity that such a beautiful place is destined to be only described in a book, and it is difficult to find it in reality.

If you can't find such a place, you can only renovate it yourself. He began to look for valleys with streams on the map, and then bought them at his own expense, and remodeled them into the ideal peach blossom paradise in his mind.

"Knock Knock"

There was a knock on the door, waking Su Ziheng up from the map, "Come in!" He said casually, he originally thought it was Liu Sijun, but when he looked up, he was surprised to find that it was his sister-in-law Zhang Wanqing.

Su Ziheng hurriedly stood up, walked up quickly, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, why don't you rest so late?" ”

Zhang Wanqing held the food box in her hand, and said with a gentle smile: "I just cleaned up the kitchen with a few women in the house, and when I came out, I saw that the lights in the uncle's study had not been turned off, so I stewed some lotus seed soup and sent it to the uncle." ”

Su Ziheng took it, put it on the coffee table, opened it and saw that a pungent fragrance came over, he couldn't help but sniff, and said happily: "It's just that I'm a little hungry, so I'm welcome." ”

picked up the blue and white porcelain bowl, picked up the spoon and scooped a spoonful of lotus seed soup into his mouth, the entrance was slightly sweet, it was Su Ziheng's favorite taste, and he gave a thumbs up and praised Zhang Wanqing: "Sister-in-law's craftsmanship is still as good as ever." ”

Zhang Wanqing saw that he was eating happily, and she was also happy from the bottom of her heart, and said with a smile: "If you like it, you can eat more, there are still many in the kitchen." ”

After drinking the bowl of lotus seed soup in three or two sips, Su Ziheng shook his head and smiled: "No, eating too much at night is not easy to digest, and it is not good for the body." ”

Zhang Wanqing took the bowl from his hand, put it in the food box, and said softly: "Since this is the case, then rest early, don't read too late." ”

Su Ziheng nodded, "Got it, sister-in-law, I'll go to sleep in a while, you can rest early, there are still many things to do tomorrow." ”

"Well," Zhang Wanqing was about to go out with the food box, when she suddenly heard Su Ziheng calling her, "Sister-in-law, you wait." ”

Zhang Wanqing turned around and asked suspiciously, "Uncle, is there anything else?" ”

Su Ziheng picked up a piece of paper from the desk, handed it to her and said, "Sister-in-law, this is a secret recipe for braised meat and bacon, you take it back first, and tomorrow with Ma Laoliu's daughter-in-law, find a few trustworthy cooks, and dispose of the remaining horse meat, so as not to keep it bad in the hot weather." ”

Zhang Wanqing also heard in the backyard this afternoon that Su Ziheng wanted to give Ma Lao's sixth daughter-in-law a secret recipe for braised pork, took a look at it, and found that there were many secret recipes for meat products written on the paper in small letters, not limited to braised meat and bacon.

She carefully folded it and put it in her arms, and stopped talking: "Uncle, do you really plan to give this secret recipe to Ma Lao Liu's daughter-in-law?" You know, these are heirlooms. ”

Su Ziheng put down the map in his hand and smiled gently: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, this is just a little secret recipe for eating, if you really want it, the younger brother can get a lot." Besides, Ma Lao Liu is not an outsider, and it is not a big deal to teach his daughter-in-law the secret recipe of braised pork, anyway, the fat water does not flow into the fields of outsiders. ”

After speaking, his eyes flashed with brilliance, and his voice was slightly raised, "If our Su family wants to develop and grow, it is not enough to rely on you, me, and Xiaoya. The loyalty and diligence of the people in the house must be indispensable, so we must have clear rewards and punishments, so that they know that our Su family is worthy of their following. ”

When she heard Su Ziheng say, "There are three of us in the Su family", Zhang Wanqing's heart was sweet, as if she had eaten honey. His face couldn't help showing a little flush, his earlobes were hot, and his eyes were even more tender like water, looking at Su Ziheng stupidly, listening to him talk, Fang Xin didn't know where to fly.

"Uncle, it's still thoughtful. The slave family believes that under the leadership of the uncle, the Su family will definitely get better and better. ”

Su Ziheng smiled bitterly, "What is the future of Sujiazhuang, it depends on whether it can escape tomorrow?" ”

Zhang Wanqing looked worried, "Uncle, you must take care of yourself tomorrow, and you must not have anything to do." Even if Sujiazhuang loses, it doesn't matter, it's a big deal for us to start all over again. ”

For her, as long as her family is safe and sound, as for the good life, she doesn't see it particularly important.

Su Ziheng sighed, "In the final analysis, our own strength is too weak, otherwise where would we be bullied like this?" Sister-in-law, don't worry, when this war is over, we will change to a safe place to develop, and there will be no one to come to the door in the future. ”

Zhang Wanqing said curiously: "Change a place, where to change?" ”

Su Ziheng clicked on the map on the desk with his hand, and said, "Aren't you still looking for it, and you haven't seen a suitable place?" ”

Zhang Wanqing said: "Uncle, what place do you want?" ”

Su Ziheng said without thinking about it: "Naturally, it should be conducive to defense, and it should also be a suitable place for life." First of all, there must be water, there must be rivers. ”

Zhang Wanqing's red lips opened slightly, and she hesitated: "Uncle, this place you said is not easy to find, right?" In this northwest land, the most scarce thing is water. There aren't many rivers either, so if you really want to look for them as you say, it's hard to find. ”

Su Ziheng scratched his hair in distress and complained: "Yes, the landing site was not chosen well, it would be nice if it was in the southeast coastal area." It is better to find an island, the mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and there are not so many hostile forces. First bury yourself in vigorously developing the economy, light up the science and technology tree, and finally explode the army to dominate the world. ”

Zhang Wanqing blinked her big eyes, and a pair of thick eyelashes flickered, like two beautiful butterflies. It's just that her eyes were full of confusion, and she asked puzzledly: "Uncle, why can't I understand what you said?" ”

Su Ziheng glanced up at her and smiled slightly, "Sister-in-law, I'm talking nonsense." ”

Zhang Wanqing pursed her lips and smiled: "Although the slave family has never seen the sea, I grew up on the side of the big river since I was a child, and the river is also very wide, almost four or five miles." When I was a child, my father told me that the end of the river leads to the sea, and said that when I am older, he will take me to see the sea, but it is a pity ......."

Eventually, her voice faded down.

Su Ziheng saw that she was depressed, and hurriedly said, "Look at the sea? That's not easy, when this time is over, I'll take you and Xiaoya to see the sea together. ”

Zhang Wanqing's eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise: "Uncle, is what you said true?" ”

Su Ziheng nodded affirmatively, "Of course it's true, let alone watching the sea, even if you want to travel the world, it's no problem, I will be by your side." ”

Zhang Wanqing hesitated: "In this way, will it delay your studies, uncle?" ”

Su Ziheng laughed and said, "How could it be." The ancients said that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. You see, which literary master, not all of them learned after traveling. ”

Zhang Wanqing was a little relieved at this time, and said softly: "Everything in the slave family depends on the uncle. It's not too early, so I won't disturb Uncle you to rest, and the slave family will retire first. ”

Su Ziheng got up and sent her out of the door of the study, and said softly at the door: "Sister-in-law, walk slowly, pay attention to the road under your feet, and don't fall." ”

"Hmmm......"

The inaudible sound echoed in his ears, and when he looked up again, he was gone, leaving only the rustle of leaves in the courtyard with the wind blowing.