Going down the mountain is much faster than going up the mountain.
Wang Cheng returned to Nanli County with thousands of soldiers, just in time for lunch.
He did not return to the general's mansion, but first came to Beidaying with Chengyi and other soldiers.
The pots and stoves in the camp have been set up, the heat is rising, and the rich aroma of meat is hitting your nostrils.
After another five kilometers and another mountain climb, everyone was so hungry that their chests were pressed against their backs. Now they smelled the fragrance and couldn't stop swallowing their saliva.
"It's all gone, let's eat!"
After everyone heard Wang Cheng's order, they quickly dispersed and ran back to their respective positions.
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a red military uniform and an apron around his waist came over.
"Old Bear!"
Wang Cheng recognized the person who came, it was Xiong Jian, the cook chief whom he had obtained from the school captain Chen Yang.
"General!"
Xiong Jian smiled. In the past few days since he came to Wang Cheng, he had gained a lot of weight on both his face and body.
Holding a small pot in his hand, he came to Wang Cheng and said, "General, this is what you asked me to make last time. I wonder if it suits your taste?"
Wang Cheng glanced at the steaming small copper pot, and the tangy aroma brought out the greed in his stomach.
He took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.
A long-lost taste!
In fact, he doesn't have much thought about what he eats. Ordinary grains and meat are not enough to provide enough energy, so he eats "Qi and Blood Pill" every day.
However, he missed the taste of these meals. If he completely abandoned this taste, his life would really have no taste at all.
Seeing that Wang Cheng was silent, Xiong Jian asked cautiously: "General, does it taste wrong?"
Wang Cheng came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Very good! This tastes almost like Haidilao!"
As he spoke, he picked up a few more pieces of meat and put them into his mouth.
Xiong Jian finally put his heart into his stomach. He was really afraid that Wang Cheng would be dissatisfied. Although Wang Cheng has always given people a very gentle impression, in the final analysis, he is a general who commands tens of thousands of troops!
Wang Cheng ate a few pieces of meat and said to Chengyi on the side: "Lao Cheng, come and try it, the hot pot is unique in the whole Zhou Dynasty, no, in the whole world!"
Chengyi was doubtful and took a pair of chopsticks to pick up a piece of meat and put it into his mouth.
The next moment, his face turned into the color of pig liver!
With a "wow" sound, he spat out the meat in his mouth, coughing and saying, "What does this smell like? It's spicy and numb!"
Tears were brought to his eyes. He looked up at Wang Cheng and wondered, is this stuff really that delicious?
Xiong Jian said with a smile: "This is your first time to eat hot pot. After a few more bites, you will be able to appreciate the taste inside."
"Not bad! You must be a little uncomfortable the first time. Try it again when you are older." Wang Cheng said.
Chengyi was hesitant and put another piece of meat into his mouth. After the last experience, he chewed it carefully this time.
After swallowing it in one gulp, he picked up another piece of meat from the pot, and then stuffed several more pieces into his mouth. While chewing, he praised: "Damn it! This is what men eat, it's strong!"
Wang Cheng and Xiong Jian met each other with smiles on their faces.
Cheng Yi put down his chopsticks and suddenly thought of something. He looked at Wang Cheng and said, "Sir, what kind of hot pot are you planning to promote throughout the army?"
"What do you think?" Wang Cheng asked.
Cheng Yi saw that Wang Cheng and Xiong Jian were both expressionless. He was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "It would be great if it could be promoted in our army, but... I'm afraid it won't be that easy."
He has already seen that this hot pot requires meat. How can the army eat meat every day? If they eat meat every day, their little food and salary alone will definitely not be enough.
Wang Cheng patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not as difficult as you think. I promised the brothers that if I let them see meat and fish every day, I will definitely do it."
"Young adults think too much. In fact, the most important thing in hot pot is the soup. The soup is the simplest. You can make beef bones, lamb bones, and chicken bones." Xiong Jian said with a smile.
"That's good!"
Chengyi finally put his heart into his stomach and said with a smile: "Hey! These boys are still happy. Fortunately, they met the general and can see meat and fish every day."
"Brothers have entrusted their lives to me. If I can't guarantee them three meals a day, how can I be their general?" Wang Cheng sighed.
Chengyi and Xiong Jian both had thoughtful expressions on their faces, and they had different thoughts.
"Okay! Let's start promoting hot pot in the military from today."
After giving an explanation, Wang Cheng turned around and left Beida Camp, but before he had gone far, he ran into Yin Bo again.
Yin Bo was wearing a leather armor with his thick arms exposed. When he saw Wang Cheng, he immediately gave a military salute.
"General!"
Wang Cheng stretched out his hand and punched him in the chest, and said with a smile: "Okay! He's improved again than before!"
Yin Bo scratched the back of his head and said with a silly smile: "General, what you promised before..."
"When will I keep my word?"
Wang Cheng glared at Yin Bo. Seeing that Yin Bo was very frightened, he patted Yin Bo on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry! I have prepared all the exercises for you that I promised you."
He lowered his head and took off the Qiankun bag hanging from his sleeve, took out a book from it and handed it to Yin Bo, saying: "This is an ancient method for improving qi and blood. Practice it well, and you will definitely succeed in the future." A fierce general in the army!"
Yin Bo looked at the secret book in his hand and was so excited that he couldn't speak.
Because he knew very well what Wang Cheng's words meant, the ancient method of improving qi and blood. It turned out that the general gave him the method of cultivating an ancient warrior!
"General..."
Yin Bo didn't know how to thank Wang Cheng, his eyes were full of tears.
"Okay! A real man, if you pee like a cat, just hold it back for me!" Wang Cheng feigned anger.
Yin Bo nodded and wiped away his tears.
Wang Cheng looked at Ge Ergou and others who were imprisoned in the camp and said, "How are these people doing?"
Yin Bo said: "Hey! There are a few prickly heads. After being treated yesterday, they are doing much better today."
Wang Cheng nodded slightly and said, "You have to train me well. They will all be your soldiers from now on!"
"My soldiers?" Yin Bo was puzzled.
Wang Cheng didn't explain anything and continued: "You don't have to think too much, just follow the training methods I usually teach you and practice well with me. However, you must also pay attention to a little bit of propriety and don't injure them!"
"Yes!" Yin Bo looked solemn.
Wang Cheng told Yin Bo a few more words, then turned and left.
Summer is hot.
The golden sun seemed to be hanging above people's heads, the ground was scorching hot, and smoke was curling up.
After several days of cleaning, no blood stains left by casualties can be seen on the streets. There are many damaged houses on both sides, but many people are repairing them at the moment.
Most of the people who originally fled have returned. Although this place has suffered a disaster, it is still their home where they have lived for many years. How can they give up so easily?
Some shops are already open for business. Although there are not many people, the popularity is gathering again.
Wang Cheng was walking on the street, and the noise, chatter and laughter in his ears made him feel extremely at ease.
Yes!
Peace of mind!
This truly comes from the bottom of the heart, and is the spirit and belief condensed from people's yearning for a better life. It makes people feel safer than physical protection.
When he was about to arrive at the general's mansion, Wang Cheng had an idea and turned around to another mansion.
The door of the mansion was open, and a group of people were busy inside.
The women were all wearing uniform red skirts, with white cloth tied around their arms.
There were several large pots standing in the courtyard, and the water in the pots was boiling. From time to time, a woman would throw a bloody white cloth into the pot, turn around and go elsewhere.
No one noticed that there was an extra person in the courtyard, and they didn't even have time to think about it for a second.
Wang Cheng walked through the front yard and came to the middle yard, when a "ding-ding-dong-dong" sound suddenly sounded in his ears.
I saw a group of women in red leaning against the wall, pounding and grinding medicine, meticulously.
The windows and doors of the rooms in the east and west rows were all steaming out, accompanied by a strong aroma of medicine.
A woman in red who was making medicine suddenly raised her head, revealing her beautiful face.
When she saw Wang Cheng, she was stunned at first and couldn't believe it, then she said in surprise: "General!"
"Xiao Cui!" Wang Cheng smiled.
This woman in red is Liu Wenjing's personal maid Xiaocui, and she is also the first person from the Liu family that Wang Cheng has met.
Xiaocui stood up quickly and said: "General, are you here to see the lady? I will take you to find her."
"Need not!"
Wang Cheng waved his hand and said: "You go first, your business is important, I'm just going to come in and take a look."
Let Xiaocui sit down and walk into the backyard alone.
The backyard is more spacious, with a row of houses on the east, west and south sides. It used to be the residence of servants, but now it is full of wounded people.
Some were on crutches, some were supported by others, and some were walking cautiously while holding on to the wall.
These are the soldiers who were injured during the last siege of Golden Blade Guards, and now they are all gathered here for treatment.
These people noticed Wang Chengshi as soon as he appeared, and then they all surrounded him.
"General!"
"grown ups!"
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Many people shed tears on the spot. These people had just escaped from the gate of hell, and they didn't expect that they could survive.
Wang Cheng looked at the longing faces, and a complex and incomprehensible emotion surged in his heart.
"Okay! Okay! I'm really happy to see you guys recovering so quickly!"
He said in an excited tone: "Brothers, before I came to Nanli County that day, I promised everyone that any brother who died in this battle would have his wife, children, and children taken care of, and he would live a worry-free life without worrying about food and clothing. .”
"For all injured brothers, as long as you are still breathing, I, Wang Cheng, will do my best to save you."
He looked around and said: "Those who are missing an arm or a leg, you don't have to worry. I, Wang Cheng, guarantee that you will have enough food and clothing for the rest of your life!"
"General! We don't want to live like trash, we want to go to the battlefield!"
"Yes! Go to the battlefield and kill the summer dog!"
"Kill the summer dog! Kill the summer dog!"
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