With Yang Zhen's shout, he and Guan Feng were about to leave the tent to fight. Wei Yan saw it clearly from the tent and quickly said,""Slow down! Slow! Please calm down! You can't go to war because of a moment of anger!”
"General Wei, don't try to persuade me. If I don't compete with her, she won't let it go!" Yang Zhen said.”
Guan Feng said," Uncle Wei, this guy is too arrogant. If we don't teach him a lesson, he won't know how powerful I am!"”
Wei Yan picked up the gold medal and the former emperor's handwritten order from the ground and put them in his arms. At the same time, he shouted sternly,""Shut up! I'm the commander here! Someone come!"
Four generals walked in from outside the tent and kowtowed to Wei Yan at the same time.""General, what orders do you have?"
"Escort Guan Feng back to the camp!" Wei Yan said.”
"Yes, General!" The four generals replied at the same time.”
Guan Feng glared at Yang Zhen and left the tent in a huff. The four generals followed her out!
Wei Yan said to Yang Zhen," Ziyuan, please don't take offense. Feng 'er is General Guan's beloved daughter. She is the daughter of a general. She is a little stubborn and has the demeanor of General Guan."”
Seeing Guan Feng leave the tent, Yang Zhen's anger had mostly dissipated. Hearing Wei Yan's words, he said,""It's fine. Just as General Wei said, she's the descendant of a family of generals and has a strong personality. General Wei, there's something that Ziyuan doesn't understand. I don't know if I should say it or not.”
"What do you not understand?" Wei Yan said.”
Yang Zhen said," On my way here, I saw a large number of government troops and commoners farming in the fields. I can't see such a scene outside the county. I wonder if General Wei is willing to explain it to Ziyuan?"”
"It's such a small matter." Wei Yan laughed. This is a military camp! Our country's land is the smallest among the three countries, and there are many mountains and rivers within our territory, so the cultivated land is very limited. In the past, Hanzhong Prefecture had a large population under Zhang Lu's rule. Many hungry people from Liangzhou flowed into the prefecture. However, after Cao Cao occupied Hanzhong, he moved the people from Hanzhong to Guanzhong several times, resulting in the current situation of Hanzhong Prefecture. The garrison in Hanzhong consumes a lot of food every year. Now that the country is tense, I see that the people can't finish farming the land, so I ordered the troops stationed in the cities of Hanzhong to start farming. When the harvest season comes, there will be six people and four soldiers to solve the shortage of the court. This had been going on for several years, and the people had enough food and clothing. The grain reserves in Hanzhong were also increasing day by day, in case of emergency.”
"So that's how it is." Yang Zhen sighed. Then why didn't the other counties follow suit?”
Wei Yan said," The other prefectures and counties have more people than land. Unless wasteland is reclaimed, the land of the people is not enough to grow. If we fight for it, won't it be chaotic?"”
"I didn't expect General Wei to be an expert in opening up wasteland!" Yang Zhen said.”
" Hehe," Wei Yan said." This is not my credit. I was just following the Prime Minister's orders."”
"Although it was the Prime Minister's order, if it weren't for General Wei's execution, we wouldn't have achieved what we have today," Yang Zhen said. General Wei has also worked hard and made great contributions!"
"I wonder what position Zi Yuan holds in the imperial court now?" Wei Yan asked.”
"Lieutenant of the Central Army," answered Yang Zhen.
Wei Yan said," Zi Yuan has a good position. As the commander of the Imperial Guards, he walks around the palace every day. He seems to be at ease."”
"General Wei, you may not know this, but as soon as I entered the military camp, I immediately felt like I was returning home." Although I walk around the palace every day, there are too many manners in the palace. When I see His Majesty and the officials of the capital, I can't help but bow and greet them. I don't like too many manners.”
Wei Yan said," This is indeed a bit difficult. It's not convenient for them to be sent out as guards. Zhao Yun and Chen Dao are the same. If you really have the intention to return to the military camp, I have a way. I wonder if Brother Yang dares to give it a try?”
When Yang Zhen heard this, he quickly said," If there's really a way for me to return to the military camp, Yang Zhen is more than happy to do so. General Wei, tell me quickly!"”
Wei Yan said," Guan Feng is General Guan's daughter. Her brother, Guan Xing, is now the Longxiang General. Guan Xing is deeply loved by the Prime Minister. Even His Majesty respects Guan Xing very much. If you receive a letter of recommendation from Guan Feng, General Guan Xing will be able to help you. How can His Majesty and the Prime Minister not treat Brother Yang well?"”
Yang Zhen felt that it made sense, but when he thought of Guan Feng, he was in a dilemma again. Just now, he had a huge argument with her, and now he had to beg her again. He really couldn't put down this face. "I understand your words, General Wei." After returning to the capital, I went to his residence to pay my respects and convey my thoughts to him. As the descendant of a general and a soldier, I think he will understand my thoughts. As for Guan Feng, there was no need to trouble her.”
"Could it be that Brother Yang is afraid of losing face?" Wei Yan laughed.”
Yang Zhen chuckled." General Wei, I've finished my errand. I'll return to the capital now. I'll take my leave."”
"How did Brother Yang leave so quickly?" Wei Yan asked. The capital was far from here, so it would be better to rest in the army for a day to relieve fatigue. It would not be too late to set off tomorrow.”
Yang Zhen had been travel-worn for the past few days. He was indeed a little tired after traveling under the scorching sun. He agreed to Wei Yan's request and said,"Then I'll have to trouble you, General Wei!"
"Where?" Wei Yan said. Brother Yang, you and I are old friends at first sight, why don't we call each other brothers?”
"I'm only a junior," said Yang Zhen."How dare I try to curry favor with General Wei?"”
"Brother Yang, are you looking down on Wei Yan?" Wei Yan asked.”
Yang Zhen hurriedly said," No, no, General Wei is really my role model. How can I look down on General Wei?" Since General Wei doesn't despise me, then please accept my bow!”Then, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Wei Yan,""Big brother, please accept this little brother's bow!”
Wei Yan seemed very happy. He quickly helped Yang Zhen up and said,""Brother, please rise."
The two of them talked in the tent and gradually became attracted to each other. Wei Yan often told Yang Zhen about the scenes of fighting with the former emperor. When Wei Yan talked about the battle in Sichuan, where the former emperor killed Yang Huai and Gao Pei, the commanders of Baishui under Liu Zhang, Yang Zhen suddenly looked sad. "Why are you so sad, brother?" asked Wei Yan.”"Big brother, you may not know, but the Governor of White Water, Yang Huai, is my father!" Yang Zhen said.”"Don't blame me, brother," Wei Yan said in surprise.”Yang Zhen said," It's fine, Big Brother. Father has passed away many years ago. Besides, I don't even remember what he looked like. I just feel a little sad when I hear this."”Wei Yan looked at the young man who had just turned eighteen. Unknowingly, he seemed to see a glimmer of hope in him, a glimmer of hope of a general star. Just like what the previous emperor had said in his personal edict, four of the Five Tiger Generals had died. He recalled how magnificent it was when the previous emperor was king in Hanzhong and conferred the titles of Five Tiger Generals. Now that the country's talents were dwindling, he was not happy either. He wished that the country had more generals to fulfill the last wish of the previous emperor.
Gradually, the two of them chatted until it was already late at night. Wei Yan instructed his subordinates to serve good dishes and cold porridge. He said to Yang Zhen,"Brother, now that Hanzhong is banned from alcohol, we can only replace it with cold porridge. I hope you won't mind!”
"What are you talking about, Big Brother? I was brought here today because of the alcohol ban," Yang Zhen said.”Therefore, Yang Zhen told Wei Yan what happened in the restaurant today.
Wei Yan laughed out loud." Good job, brother. Let's finish this bowl of porridge!"”
Yang Zhen raised a bowl of cold porridge and clinked it with Wei Yan's bowl before finishing it in one go. The two of them had just met and felt like old friends at first sight. It was unknown if it was fate or fate, but the two of them were quite attracted to each other as they spoke. Wei Yan was older. He was already thirty-six years old, twice as old as Yang Zhen. However, this pair of friends had become brothers who talked about everything regardless of age. Perhaps it was the loneliness of the army, or perhaps it was the coldness of the human heart, but most of Wei Yan's subordinates were generals from noble families. Very few of them were promoted from the military. Yang Zhen was different. He was from the military, just like Wei Yan. Perhaps it was because of this background that their fates were closely linked together, and at the same time, it laid the foundation for their bumpy future.
It was already late at night, but the lights in the main tent were still lit. The two of them gradually felt sleepy, so Wei Yan asked the soldiers to arrange a tent for Yang Zhen and escort him to rest. Yang Zhen was escorted by two soldiers to a tent. The moment he stepped into the tent, Yang Zhen felt as if he had returned home. He lay down on the bed and fell asleep. That night, Yang Zhen slept very soundly. After seven days of exhaustion, he finally had a good night's sleep. Perhaps it was because he had returned home.
Early in the morning, Yang Zhen woke up and walked around the military camp. Seeing the soldiers training everywhere, Yang Zhenzhen was a little reluctant to leave. However, his mission had already been completed. He had no choice but to leave after returning to the capital to report. Yang Zhen walked aimlessly and unknowingly walked to the drill ground. The neat army formation in the drill ground was training. The soldiers who kept shouting were training seriously. Yang Zhen seemed to have been influenced. Following the shouts of the group of soldiers, he also shouted the words "The mighty Han army".
"Yang Zhen!"
A familiar voice came from behind Yang Zhen. Yang Zhen turned around and saw Guan Feng standing behind him, holding a spear in one hand. She threw a spear to Yang Zhen, who took it. Guan Feng said,"I didn't fight with you yesterday, so I didn't sleep the whole night. Today, I have to compete with you no matter what.”
"Miss Guan…" Yang Zhen said.
"Don't call me Miss! Call me General!" Guan Feng's stern words interrupted Yang Zhen.
"General Guan!" Yang Zhen said. Why are you doing this? It's fine if we don't fight. Just treat it as Yang Zhen losing!”
"What do you mean you lost?" Guan Feng said angrily. How did he know that he would lose before he even fought? If you don't let me hit you, you're looking down on me! If you're a man, raise the spear in your hand and fight me!”
"General Guan, must we fight?" Yang Zhen asked.”
"We must fight!" Guan Feng said. Make your move!"
Yang Zhen's heart skipped a beat. He gripped the spear in his hand tightly and swung it in an arc, turning it behind his back. He had already taken a step forward and waved at Guan Feng with one hand. At the same time, he shouted,"General Guan! Please!"
Guan Feng saw that Yang Zhen had already gotten into a stance. She raised her spear and thrust it out, aiming for Yang Zhen's chest. Yang Zhen had already mentally prepared himself. He had seen Guan Feng's sword techniques before, but he had never seen her spear techniques. However, what made him confident was that he had a better chance of winning with the spear in his hand than with the steel saber. Guan Feng's long spear stabbed towards Yang Zhen, but Yang Zhen turned around to dodge it. At the same time, the long spear behind him stabbed out. Guan Feng's stab missed, but it gave Yang Zhen an opportunity. She felt a chill on her back and guessed that it was Yang Zhen's long spear. She turned around and blocked Yang Zhen's spear.
The two spears clashed, and they retreated as soon as they touched. The two spears did not collide, but arcs spun around them like two long snakes. The spearhead was cold and the heart was warm. Yang Zhen's spear technique seemed ruthless, but in fact, it stopped when it hit. Guan Feng could tell that she was only competing with him in martial arts, not fighting. Her spear skills were naturally less fierce and more tender. At the same time, Yang Zhen sensed that the other party had shown mercy. He looked around and saw that many soldiers had gathered around him. He brandished his spear and deliberately exposed a flaw. Guan Feng saw it and stabbed at Yang Zhen's clothes, revealing his broad chest. Guan Feng took a look and felt as if her face was on fire. At the same time, she heard the surrounding soldiers shout at the same time,"General Guan is mighty!"
Yang Zhen took a step back and cupped his fists at Guan Feng."General Guan is so brave! Yang Zhen lost!"
Guan Feng also withdrew his spear. Seeing Yang Zhen like this, his face turned slightly red. He turned around and walked straight to the tent without looking back. The spectating soldiers dispersed and returned to the drill ground to continue their training. Yang Zhen was left standing there in a daze, watching Guan Feng's back disappear from his sight.
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