Seeing that Chu Liangrao's forehead was drenched with sweat, Mother Du persuaded: "County Lord, take a break?" You've been standing for a while, too. ”

Saying this, Chu Liangrao was not reluctant, took the handkerchief and wiped her hands and face, and sat aside to watch.

After a while, the first pot of dumplings will be fine, Chu Liangrao doesn't need it, and the rest of the people won't use it. took the small bowl and used two, she was still not satisfied, so she asked Du's mother to serve two more.

It was rare for Chu Liangrao to have a great appetite, and Du's mother asked for 'sex' and brought another plate of dumplings.

The white and fat dumplings are dipped in a little vinegar, put them in the mouth and bite gently, and the tender juice seeps out.

Because of the good atmosphere of the festival, Chu Liangrao also used six dumplings for face, and also used a small half bowl of colorful rice balls, so she put down the bowl with satisfaction.

Seeing that the dumplings on the table couldn't be put down, Chu Liangrao asked a few maids to stop for a while, washed their hands and ate a few dumplings to satisfy their hunger. The hot dumplings add a little warmth to the already warm house.

Chu Liangrao counted the hour, pushed open the window, and said, "It should be about to set off fireworks." ”

After finishing speaking, I felt a flash in front of my eyes, and then with a "bang", a fireworks 'flower' bloomed in the distance. The brilliant 'color' color polishes the night, and even the bright moon can't help but be a little less 'color'.

Then there were a few more sounds, and the colorful fireworks in the air attracted a cry, but then there was silence.

Chu Liangrao couldn't help but wonder, the fireworks in previous years had to be put into the child, but now it's only been a moment, why has the effort stopped?

Not only Chu Liangrao was suspicious in her heart, everyone in the palace who participated in the banquet was suspicious and confused, and the emperor who was sitting upright looked at the courtiers who were 'handing over' their ears below, and instructed lightly: "Manager Xu, go and see what's going on?" ”

"Yes." In response, Manager Xu took a few steps back, and then went to check the situation with the soles of his feet.

Before he entered the platform where the fireworks were fired, he saw billowing smoke, and several grizzled little eunuchs were scurrying around like headless flies, shouting loudly that the water was gone.

Chinese New Year, if this kind of thing happens, then what's the matter?

As soon as possible, Manager Xu asked a few little eunuchs to be arrested and kept quiet, and sent someone to check inside.

This investigation turned out to be a few fireworks points, otherwise, instead of that, billowing smoke rose. This frightened the fireworks people who hugged their heads and ran around, thinking that they had gone off the fire.

Seeing that the smoke gradually dissipated, Mr. Xu said in a deep voice: "Go and check, who made this firework." ”

The 'squire' who followed closely followed listened to the order and went to work without stopping, while the chief manager Xu urged the people to find the fireworks that had not been harmed.

It had taken some time to finish all this, and while everyone was talking, a light rose into the sky, and the bright light of the fire caused a cheer.

Looking at the belated fireworks, Chu Liangrao closed the window.

There was an accident in the palace, which is obvious, but since the fireworks have been lit again, it should be that things have been calmed down for the time being.

The heart that Ben was carrying was put back into his stomach, and Chu Liangrao sat down again.

Fortunately, if there is 'chaos' in the palace at this time, then what is the point of Huo Tainan's hard fight in southern Xinjiang?

On the day of the reunion of ten thousand families, although he has no relatives by his side, he is still accompanied by Du's mother and Lilac, but what about Huo Tainan? In that area, I don't know if there is a sip of hot water to drink.

The conditions for fighting are difficult, Chu Liangrao knows it, but she still can't help but worry.

At this time, far away in southern Xinjiang, not to mention fireworks, there is no bonfire.

The soldiers gathered together had to rely on each other's body temperature to keep warm, thinking of their distant relatives.

Looking at the men who followed him, Huo Tainan finally gave his life, so that the soldiers who had not seen the light of the fire for several days could see the warm bonfire again. There was no food on the fire, only a few large cauldrons boiling snow water.

Even if it's just a sip of hot water, it's a precious thing.

The climate in southern Xinjiang is not as good as in the north, and it has not snowed for so long, but the snow on the top of the mountain has not melted for many years. Because of this, there is no shortage of water.

But because he wanted to avoid the pursuers, Huo Tainan didn't let people light a bonfire for several days.

After drinking cold water for a few days, the soldiers who were not used to it gradually got used to it, and they could drink a sip of hot water at this time, which really gave them a bit of the taste of the New Year.

However, the lack of grain and grass is still a problem, and it is a very physical thing to keep moving forward, but at this time, the grain and grass are not received, no matter how to save food and frugality, the problem still exists, and the food will only be less and not more.

Mo Qing walked to Huo Tainan, who was standing alone, handed over the bowl in his hand and said, "Master, you can also take a sip, so as to warm up your body." ”

Huo Tainan took it, took a sip, and then handed the bowl to Mo Qing again.

Mo Qing held the bowl and said, "Master, if you take another sip, you haven't eaten for a day." ”

"It doesn't matter." Huo Tainan waved his hand, and then said, "The grain and grass in the army can last for three days. ”

Mo Qing had a gloomy look on his face and said, "Master, is it possible that this is the case?" "He would rather die on the battlefield than starve to death because he can't eat, and it's better to have a good fight.

Huo Tainan didn't know Mo Qing's thoughts, in fact, there were many people who had the same idea as Mo Qing, among these five thousand people, most of them were born poor, in addition to wanting to make meritorious contributions to join the army, the more direct reason was that they could eat enough, but now they can only use hot water to soothe their hungry stomachs.

The rest of the food was used to save lives, and no one was willing to use it to eat.

With a flash of 'fine' light in his eyes, Huo Tainan turned around and walked to the bonfire, his cloak swishing with the wind.

"Everyone." The clear voice attracted everyone's attention, and the blazing bonfire left a brilliant brilliance on Huo Tainan's body, and he slowly raised a hand and asked, "Do you want to fight?" ”

After the question, there was silence, and everyone held their breath and looked at each other, and they all saw the light in their eyes.

"Adjutant General, we are willing!" A response resonated with everyone.

Huo Tainan nodded slightly, instructed Mo Qing to send the food to everyone, and then said: "If this meal is not the last, what to do, you should all know." ”

This hand is a wreck.

The firelight reflected on everyone's faces, shining a magnificent light.

During the Chinese New Year, they had to swallow precious rations with the feeling of either life or death.

There are those who are not strong in psychological quality, and they choked up after eating, and the voice that wanted to cry but couldn't cry made everyone feel depressed. Just when everyone was chewing wax, they heard a 'excited' piano sound breaking the silence, and then a powerful and calm singing voice came into everyone's ears. It's just a song, but it seems to have magic power, which makes people who were originally in despair hope rise in their hearts again.