The original 500 soldiers, when Huo Ran arrived in Hangzhou, there were less than 300 left.

The rest were placed on the spot because of serious injuries.

There were constant assassinations along the way, in addition to the five hundred soldiers and the nearby garrison, Huo Ran also returned to his hometown safely.

Just looking back at these soldiers who were relaxed and leisurely when they set out, now that their armor was stained with donated blood, and their expressions were solemn, you can see how many people they killed along the way.

"Your Majesty, this is the last time I will help you!" Huo Ran thought in his heart and let go of all his worries about the capital.

Where did these rabble come from, and could they know exactly what he was going to do?

Why did the local garrisons always arrive in time to save them?

There is also guilt and sympathy in General Qiu's eyes from time to time.

All this speaks for itself.

Let alone? There is also the right phase that suddenly retreated. That old fox has always been a clay sculpture of the same silent, in the past two years when Huo Ran was sharp, as if it did not exist, I didn't expect that half a year ago he would return to his hometown with "old age and frailty" - His Majesty is going to do something to the old ministers! Those of them who had worshiped the gods had already made the emperor feel like a fish in his throat.

After saying goodbye to General Qiu, Huo Ran took a few servants and a few carriages to Hangzhou City.

"Gong Xu, Mrs. Xu originally came to wait for you to come back, but suddenly she was about to give birth, so she had to be taken back." As soon as the county commander who came to wait to greet Huo Ran saw him coming, he immediately came over to tell him the news.

Huo Ran hurriedly asked, "Sister, he was sent home?" ”

The official said, "Yes, it's in your old house." ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, there is something important in Hanwen today, let's meet again in the future!"

Several officials in Hangzhou City said thoughtfully: "It should be, it should be." May Mrs. Xu's mother and son be safe! ”

Huo Ran clenched his fists: "Thank you!" ”

After saying that, he got on his horse again and left.

"Chen Zhutou, what do you see? Everyone is gone, let's go too! The county commander saw Huo Ran go away, and when he saw that his subordinates were wandering, he reminded.

Chen Zhutou sighed repeatedly: "It's just for Duke Xu's pity, the emperor likes to trust Duke Xu so much." I heard that during the time when Xu Gong was injured, his old man took care of it personally! ”

The county commander smiled: "You feel sorry for him, but I am glad for him!" You only see the flowers, you know, this is just a momentary prosperity, a moment of joy, do not forget the 'feast will be dispersed'. ”

"The feast will be dispersed?" Chen Zhutou looked at no one on the left and right, and asked in a low voice, "Brother-in-law, what does this mean?" ”

The county order explained: "Xu Gong is familiar with agricultural affairs, and he is grateful to the people in cloth; Later, he vigorously advocated the imperial examination and martial arts, and those scholars naturally remembered it; Hearing that the border war was full of good news, it was also advocated by Xu Gong at that time, and those who served as soldiers would naturally know who gave them the opportunity to make meritorious contributions. Think about it, if Duke Xu doesn't retreat, what does he want to do? ”

"The people in cloth, the soldiers, the soldiers and the generals, show grace to the world!" Chen Zhutou was shocked.

Seeing the horror on Chen Zhutou's face, the county commander smiled: "That's why I said that Xu Gong's retirement is good!" He was a meritorious man and a well-known man in the world, and even if the emperor had the intention to let him leave the court, he had to worry about the reputation of a rabbit and a dead dog, and a jealous and jealous person. Now that I have retired due to injury, it is a suitable step. ”

Chen Zhutou still couldn't turn around, and the original thought that the monarch and the minister were getting along was just false.

"It's a pity that Duke Xu is loyal!"

The county magistrate patted Chen Zhutou's shoulder: "Silly boy, what are you sad about, Xu Gong has seen it the most!" happily accepted the holy decree of canonization, and left the next day, and did not see any ministers and scholars, this is to avoid suspicion! And how innocent can he be when he killed so many people? ”

"Brother-in-law, since you have seen it all, why do you want to stay in the small city of Hangzhou?" Chen Zhutou asked puzzled.

The county commander smiled: "Someone begs for high-ranking officials, I just need coarse tea and light rice." ”

Besides, Huo Ran traveled all the way, but a cup of tea arrived at his former home.

"What can I do? I heard that it was born prematurely, but there are still some days in this day. ”

"Did you find a doctor?"

"Don't worry, it is said that Ji people have their own natural appearance! Sister-in-law Xu is kind-hearted, God will bless her! ”

At the chaotic doorway, several women were talking anxiously.

A sharp-eyed woman saw Huo Ran on horseback and pushed the people around her: "That's Sister Xu's younger brother!" ”

The companion wiped his eyes and said hesitantly, "It seems to be." ”

Xu Xian, who was outstanding in appearance back then, but had a shy and cowardly personality, is now like a sword out of the sheath, full of elegance, and the majesty of the faction is compelling.

"Where's my sister?" Huo Ran got off the horse and was not polite.

The woman resignedly said, "It's inside." ”

As soon as Huo Ran stepped into the yard, he suddenly felt a white light flash in front of him, and heard the baby's cry of "Wow, wow, wow".

"Born, born!"

Cheers inside and outside the room.

Li Gongfu cautiously took the package in Wen Po's hand: "This, this is my child?" ”

Wen Po smiled from ear to ear: "It's not!" I have been delivering babies for more than 20 years, and it is the first time I have seen such a handsome child! ”

"Brother-in-law, let me see my little nephew?" As soon as Huo Ran exited, Li Gongfu noticed him coming in, and couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Hanwen, it's really time for your kid to come back!" ”

When Wen Po heard Li Gongfu speak, she confirmed that this good-looking young man was the famous Zuo Xiang, and said funny: "It's not." Mrs. was originally difficult to give birth, and as soon as Xiangye entered the yard, the little master was born, what a family! ”

Huo Ran hugged the child from Li Gongfu's hands.

The newborn baby, with a white and tender body, waved its little arms like lotus roots, and "babbled" and spoke.

Realizing that he had changed his arms, the baby's big black eyes turned to Huo Ran, revealing an innocent smile.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Li Gongfu looked at Huo Ran's one hand, his nose was sore, and helped him support the child's lower body, "Hanwen, your sister and I were originally going to pick you up, but I didn't expect this little guy to be in a hurry to see you, so I had to come back." ”

Huo Ran freed his hand and played with the child's delicate chin: "What does my brother-in-law say about this, family!" What a clever kid. ”

Li Gongfu smiled and said: "Hanwen, we belong to you with the highest knowledge, you can name the child!" ”

"Brother-in-law, how can I choose the right name for your and sister's child?" Huo Ran pushed back.

Li Gongfu glared: "Is this with your brother-in-law and me?" You don't know me yet, if I choose a name, it will be Da Niu and Er Zhuang. ”

Looking at his child, Huo Ran thought for a while before he spoke: "As the old saying goes, great ingenuity is clumsy, and great argumentation is like a good one. This kid seems to be unusually smart, so it's better to be called clumsy. ”

"Clumsy, clumsy, what a good name!" Li Gongfu laughed: "Hahaha, our old Li family can also be regarded as a queen!" ”