Zhang Zhen hesitated like a child who made a mistake.
Wu Nian frowned, glanced at the soldiers beside him, and said, "Go farther away."
"Yes." Lu Yanxun and other soldiers responded and dispersed. Lu Yanxun was very worried about Zhang Zhen. What happened to him?
Zhang Zhen continued to hesitate, even turning red. Wu Nian didn't criticize him harshly, just looked at him.
After a while, Zhang Zhen lowered his head and said in a voice like a gnat: "Uncle. My cousin is pregnant."
Wu Nian's body trembled, showing a look of surprise. After taking a few deep breaths, he calmed down a little. But he still couldn't hide his joy and asked: "How long has it been? Have you invited the wet nurse? Where is Wen Po?"
"The doctor said it's been a month. Mom is looking after the nurse, Wen Po, etc."
"Yes. This is her first grandchild. Your mother will be careful, I can rest assured. But if anything happens, you must tell me."
Wu Nian said with a slight smile.
"Yeah." Zhang Zhen hummed.
"Good boy. You're going to be a father soon. I'm going to be an uncle too. Come on. Let's go have a drink and celebrate."
Wu Nian put his arm around Zhang Zhen's broad shoulders and walked towards the restaurant very happily.
Of course I am very happy to be an uncle. But it didn't delay Wu Nian's important events. Starting from the next day. The troops of Wang Gui, Zhang Sheng and Zhao Yanting.
A small-scale operation, taking small roads, and gathering in a very covert manner towards Guangyang Mansion.
Even within the Fu Han General's Mansion, very few people knew about this matter.
Goguryeo, Meng Yuan, and Chu all have spies in Liaodong, but this is Wu Nian's territory. He wants to dispatch troops and generals quietly. Although it is troublesome, it is not very difficult.
One month later.
late at night.
The moon was bright and visibility was high.
In the city of Jiang County, it was dark and the whole city was silent.
Fuhan General's Mansion, in the main hall in the backyard.
Wu Nian sat on the main seat, with Liu Xiang beside him. Below are Chen, Wang Ruyan, Xiaohong, and his seven children.
After Zhang Zhen established his own business, Wu followed his son.
Wu Nian said everything that needed to be said. Liu Xiang, Chen Shi, Wang Ruyan, and Xiao Hong are all the general's wives and concubines. Although they are reluctant to part with them, they can only let them go.
sons and daughters. The young ones are all ignorant.
The boss Wu Min's eyes were red.
"Take good care of your brothers and sisters." Wu Nian stood up, walked to him, bent down and touched his head.
This kid was born with a tiger head and a tiger brain. He grew up in a general's family and had plenty of meat, eggs and milk since he was a child. He is now very tall and strong.
"Dad." Wu Min threw herself into Wu Nian's arms, her eyes shining.
"Why are you crying? You don't look like a husband." Wu Nian smiled and wiped his tears, then let him go ruthlessly, looked back at his wife, concubines and children, and walked out of the door.
Zhang Zhen and other soldiers outside the door immediately followed Wu Nian and walked along the corridor to the side door.
When Liu Xiang and others saw Wu Nian leaving, they all stood up and came to the door to watch.
"Hey." Liu Xiang bent down and picked up his son, sighing faintly.
This separation lasted for an unknown amount of time.
After Wu Nian walked out of the side door, he saw a group of people waiting. Wu Nian, Zhang Zhen and others got on their horses together.
However, he did not set off immediately. He turned to look at Zhang Zhen and said, "Let's go. I don't know how long it will take to come back. You may not be with Ya'er when she gives birth."
"Are you really not going to ask for leave?"
Zhang Zhen shook his head and said with determination: "Uncle. When did you delay state affairs because of family matters?"
"Brothers present, and brothers who participated in the war this time. How many of them can leave home? If everyone asks for leave, how can we [expel the Tartars and regain Liaodong]?"
The soldiers looked up at Zhang Zhen, their faces full of admiration.
Although what Zhang Zhen said makes sense, they are all in their twenties and thirties. Some of them have become grandfathers. Zhang Zhen is only eighteen years old, and his wife is giving birth to her first child.
This is different.
Lu Yanxun nodded solemnly, expelled the Tartars and restored Liaodong. We’ve grown, and it’s time to step up.
"Good boy." Wu Nian smiled and patted Zhang Zhen on the back of the head, then waved his riding crop and shouted: "Drive!!!"
Wu Nian flew out like an arrow from the string. Everyone was stunned for a moment and quickly rode on their horses to follow.
After leaving the city, Wu Nian and others headed east along the road. After sleeping and eating in the open air along the way, we arrived at the Hunjiang River where the two Yalu River naval forces were located.
This morning.
The sun is shining, but the temperature is cool. Wu Nian dressed up as an ordinary soldier and entered the navy camp with Zhang Zhen and others.
Wu Nian reined in his horse and stopped, looking at the buildings and warships on the river, feeling filled with pride.
No matter how difficult it is now, it's still no better than it was then.
Back then, we started with three hundred elite soldiers and had nothing. Now he has generals, soldiers, cities, people, and a complete bureaucracy under his command.
It only took one year to build this navy with two thousand households in the Yalu River and warships.
There is also the pleasure of going to war without resorting to violence.
Wu Nian rode his horse and arrived outside the Chinese army's tent. There was a group of heavily armed soldiers guarding the tent. Wu Nian got off his horse and entered the tent with his head held high.
Zhang Zhen and others were left outside the tent.
"General."
Wang Gui, Zhang Sheng, Zhao Yanting, Liu Tianfang, Qian Botao and other captains stood up and bowed to Wu Nian.
"No courtesy. Sit down." Wu Nian raised his hand and walked to the handsome seat without looking away. He looked up at the crowd and said with a smile: "Now the provisions, baggage, and soldiers have been gathered."
"All is ready except for the opportunity."
"How is our opponent?"
Wu Nian's eyes fell on Liu Tianfang.
Liu Tianfang's expression was very excited, he clasped his fists and said: "General. Li Tiansheng, the guard at the target ferry. The defense is very lax."
Qian Botao nodded heavily.
Since the construction of the Yalu River Navy, they have all grown up. The navy only dared to train navigation on the Hun River under the protection of the army, and never dared to set foot on the Yalu River.
Although it was a helpless move, it was also very frustrating.
Now.
Now it's finally happening.
Whether it is a dragon or a tiger, you will know it after you fight it.
"Yes." Wu Nian nodded, with a smile on his face. Said: "Okay. Cross the river tomorrow. I will take the lead myself."
"General. We have no objection to crossing the river. It's just that we can let Colonel Zhao go to lead the charge. You don't have to go there in person."
Wang Gui did not respond, but clasped his fists and said in a deep voice.
"Wang Xiaowei is right. You can't kill a chicken with a butcher's knife. I'll just go." Zhao Yanting was greedy for merit, so naturally he couldn't get what he wanted, so he clasped his fists and said.
"Crossing the Yalu River is of great significance. I want to be the first one." Wu Nian raised his head and glanced at everyone with a smile, "Don't fight with me."
Although everyone still felt it was inappropriate.
But Wu Nian said so, and they had no choice but to give up the persuasion. immediately. Wu Nian left the navy water village.
