My vicious dog, my horse, I can do whatever I want with it

Chapter 282 Travel

Two days after Zong Yanli came back, he sent someone to ask about Qian Zhixing. Qian Zhixing was also seriously injured in the battle in Shouxi County. He recuperated in Shouxi County and passed the critical period before leaving Shouxi County to find his wife and children. Now his injuries have almost recovered.

Zong Yanli thought about finding some time to visit them and deal with the military affairs for the time being.

"The reconstruction of Pingnan Camp will also be prepared after Qian Zhixing returns." Zong Yanli sat upright in the military tent. There were a lot of military books scattered on the table. Wen Nian was squatting on the side, bending over to sort them out. Gao Feilin came in carrying a teapot, and seeing this, he stepped forward to help Wen Nian.

"Okay." Zong Yanfeiyi nodded in agreement.

"Is there any news from Second Uncle?" Zong Yanli looked up at Zong Yanfeiyi and asked.

Zong Yanfeiyi shook his head. Zong Yanhongtu did not return home for Zong Yanhongjing's funeral. He only accompanied Zong Yanli along the way when he carried his father's tablet back to Huai'an. Finally, after kneeling outside the city of Huai'an, he did not even enter the house and left without saying goodbye.

Zong Yanli frowned, thought for a moment and said, "I will go see Qian Zhixing in two days, and take Guanghe to see my second uncle."

Zong Yanfeiyi nodded and agreed: "Okay, there shouldn't be anything important in the army right now."

"Food and military supplies will be delivered in succession. Please pay attention to the routes for escorting the food and make sure no trouble occurs." Zong Yanli said with a slightly serious expression.

"Understood." Zong Yanfeiyi responded repeatedly.

"The funding for the repair of Shouxi County's city defense will soon arrive. You should discuss with General Long and find craftsmen to prepare for the repair. If there is a shortage of manpower, you can use prisoners of war first." Zong Yanli then said, "Once the city is almost ready, you can let the people go home."

Zong Yanfeiyi took a deep breath, knowing that the burden on him had become heavier. In the past, all these things were shouldered by his third brother, but now...

After Zong Yanli finished talking to Zong Yanfeiyi, he went to call Pei Liang. Although they were planning to invade the Northern Kingdom next year, they had to start making preparations now. They had already had the experience of entering the North once, so it would not be that difficult to invade the North again this time.

Pei Liang had already prepared a topographic map and discussed a simple marching strategy with Zong Yanli.

Zong Yanli has been busy these days. When he occasionally has time, he goes to see Zong Yanguanghe, who is actually training with the soldiers. The small guy follows at the end, and when he runs around the training ground, he tries his best to win the first place.

"General, this kid really looks a bit like you." Long Feiguang watched the scene with a smile, turned to look at Zong Yanli and said so.

"He's young, but he's very hardworking." Long Feiguang narrowed his eyes and said, "But the child is still young. Will he get hurt by such training?"

"Just watch it." Zong Yanli looked a little tired, frowned and said, "Just don't go too far."

"Yes." Long Feiguang lowered his head and agreed.

Zong Yanli had almost finished sorting out the affairs at the general's place, and then went to visit Qian Zhixing. Qian Zhixing was in Luogu City, which was far away from Shouxi County. Zong Yanli wanted to meet Qian Zhixing first, and then go directly to Changfeng County from Luogu City.

So he took Zong Yanguanghe with him this time, and Gao Feilin, as Zong Yanli's personal soldier, naturally followed him.

This time she did not bring Wen Nian with her because she felt that Shouxi County was short of manpower, so she left Wen Nian in Shouxi County to help Long Feiguang handle military affairs.

This was the first time that Zong Yanguanghe went out with Zong Yanli. He was a little nervous and excited.

Because Zong Yanguanghe was still young, it might be inconvenient for him to ride a horse alone, so Zong Yanli asked Gao Feilin to hold the child and protect him in front of him and they set off.

Zong Yanguanghe looked at Zong Yanli's figure in front of him, and actually felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He probably felt aggrieved. Why couldn't Zong Yanli ride a horse to take him with him? It seemed as if his father had never been very close to him.

"Are you tired?" When they stopped to rest at noon, Zong Yanli showed concern for him in a peaceful manner, which immediately made Zong Yanguanghe smile. He shook his head and said, "Not tired."

"Put some padding on the saddle." Zong Yanli turned around and fetched some clothes to help Zong Yanguanghe rearrange the saddle, then turned to look at him and said, "We are not in a hurry on this trip, so if you feel uncomfortable, just tell me, don't force yourself."

Zong Yanguanghe nodded in agreement, looking up at Zong Yanli with eyes full of admiration and respect for his father.

After a brief rest and a bite to eat, we continued on our journey.

It took three days of leisurely travel before they arrived at Luogu City.

Zong Yanli did not rush to see Qian Zhixing. Instead, he first found an inn, ordered hot water to buy some clothes, washed up thoroughly, and then asked someone to pass a message to Qian Zhixing. The next day, he went to the street to buy a lot of things before paying him a visit.

"General!" Qian Zhixing had been waiting at the door early in the morning, with one hand on his chest and the other holding a cane. When he saw Zong Yanli, his eyes were full of light.

"Why are you still waiting at the door?" Zong Yanli hurried forward, frowned at Qian Zhixing's injury and said, "You..."

"It's nothing serious!" Qian Zhixing said with a smile, "It's just that the broken bones haven't fully healed yet."

Zong Yanli was slightly relieved when he saw Qian Zhixing's spirit. He then waved to Zong Yanguanghe and said, "Come and meet your Uncle Qian."

Zong Yan Guanghe stepped forward to greet him. How could Qian Zhixing not recognize Zong Yan Guanghe? He had seen this guy a lot when he was in Pingnan Camp. When he saw him now, he smiled and said, "Guanghe is here too! Don't stand at the door anymore, come in and sit down."

Zong Yanli went in and handed the things in his hand to the woman who came to greet him, and then went inside and sat down.

"General Zong Yan." Guo Xueru came in with tea and bowed to Zong Yanli.

"You're welcome, sister-in-law." Zong Yanli stood up and thanked her.

Guo Xueru forced a smile at Zong Yanli, put down the tea and went out.

It was obvious that Guo Xueru's attitude was a bit stiff. It went without saying that it was because Qian Zhixing was so seriously injured this time, and Zong Yanli came here most likely to ask Qian Zhixing to go back. Guo Xueru was unhappy about it, but she couldn't say it.

Qian Zhixing said awkwardly: "Don't be offended, General. A'ru is worried about me. This time it was too dangerous. She is a woman who has never seen such a scene. She was scared..."

"I know." Zong Yanli nodded, and after a long pause, he said, "Shouxi County is in great need of you this time."

"I heard that when father ordered the evacuation, he wanted you to evacuate with the people, but you came back." Zong Yanli's eyes were complicated, and he said with some gratitude: "Thank you."

How could Zong Yanli not know that a big reason why Qian Zhixing turned back this time was because of him.

Qian Zhixing lowered his head a little embarrassedly and said: "I didn't do anything, it's a pity that General Zong Yan..."

Qian Zhixing showed a sad look, raised his eyes and looked at Zong Yanli for a long time without saying anything. Zong Yanli smiled and said, "Father has defended Shouxi County, and he is relieved."

Zong Yanli changed the subject and looked at Qian Zhixing and said, "How serious is your injury?"

"It's nothing, just a few broken bones and some scratches." Qian Zhixing said with a smile, "It's almost healed."

"That's good. Just focus on healing and don't leave any root of illness." Zong Yanli paused and continued, "I'll take care of everything in Shouxi County. You don't have to worry. When you recover, you can take your brother, sister-in-law and children back to Shouxi County."

"Pingnan Camp is still waiting for you to rebuild it, so don't make me wait too long." Zong Yanli said with a smile.

Qian Zhixing nodded immediately, with a smile on his face. After thinking for a while, he asked, "When do you plan to go to the north again, General?"

Zong Yanli raised his eyes and replied: "After the New Year."

Qian Zhixing was slightly surprised, thinking that it was so fast. Then he thought again and understood that the general was going to strike while the iron was hot!

Zong Yanli talked a lot with Qian Zhixing, firstly to express his gratitude and secondly to visit him. Now that everything was done, they were ready to leave. Qian Zhixing wanted to keep Zong Yanli and wanted him to stay at his home for a simple meal, but Zong Yanli refused.

"It's already inconvenient for you to live in a distant relative's house, so don't worry about it." Zong Yanli looked at Qian Zhixing and said with a smile: "It won't be too late to have dinner after your family returns to Shouxi County."

"Rest assured, I still have to go to Changfeng County to see my second uncle, and I really can't stay here for long." Zong Yanli bid farewell to Qian Zhixing, and then left with Zong Yan Guanghe.

Guo Xueru was a little surprised to see Zong Yanli leave so hastily. Qian Zhixing limped and walked her to the door. He watched Zong Yanli's figure go away for a long time before turning around and looking at Guo Xueru. He said helplessly, "Why are you so arrogant today, A'ru?"

Guo Xueru lowered her eyes and said, "Don't blame me, I didn't say anything."

Qian Zhixing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Finally, he sighed and said, "It was my own choice to go back to Shouxi County. I owe my life to the general. Aju shouldn't be so willful. The general is a very good person. With just one word from me, he could have resigned and returned home many years ago."

"I wanted to stay. As a soldier, I have my own responsibilities."

"Protecting my country is what I want to do, not just because of the general."

"Aru, don't do this again." Qian Zhixing had never blamed or lectured Guo Xueru before. This was the first time he said to Guo Xueru so seriously: "Without the general, I would have died on the battlefield long ago, and there would be no marriage between you and me today."

Guo Xueru felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this, but she also understood Qian Zhixing's meaning, and nodded slowly and said: "I know, I didn't do it on purpose, but you were seriously injured this time, and I was afraid..."

Qian Zhixing looked at her lovingly and smiled, then walked up to her and hugged his wife and children, coaxing them softly.

After Zong Yanli left, he took Zong Yanguanghe to the street and purchased some useful things. He also bought some snacks, thinking that they could leave them for the children to eat on the way.

"Father, look at that." While strolling, Zong Yanguanghe suddenly felt unable to walk. It turned out that he passed by a weapons shop. The weapons in the shop made Zong Yanguanghe salivate. He stared at the long sword on the weapon rack outside with sparkling eyes.

"Do you like this?" Zong Yanli raised his eyebrows and led Zong Yanguanghe to take a closer look.

"Yeah!" Zong Yanguanghe nodded.

Zong Yanli reached out and easily picked up the long sword on the shelf. He weighed it and gestured, saying, "This sword is not suitable for you. It is too long and too big. It is difficult to control with your current size, and it is easy to hurt yourself."

Zong Yanli put the long sword back and said, "When we get back this time, I'll have someone make you a long sword that's suitable for you."

Zong Yanguanghe was immediately excited when he heard this: "Really? Father, can I have my own knife too?"

"Of course." Zong Yanli looked at him and smiled, then lowered his eyes and said.

"Thanks, father!" Zong Yanguanghe was so excited that he wanted to urge Zong Yanli to go see his second uncle quickly and then go back early. He couldn't wait to have a knife of his own.

"This short blade is pretty good." Zong Yanli did not leave in a hurry, but walked around the store, then picked up a short blade and said, "Here, use it for self-defense."

Zong Yanli asked about the price, paid the money and handed the short blade to Zong Yanguanghe.

This was the first time that Zong Yanguanghe received something from his father in person. His eyes lit up with an indescribable excitement. He carefully touched the dagger in his hand, put it solemnly into his arms, and left happily behind Zong Yanli.

There was no trace of unhappiness at all, he knew that his father still loved him!

Zong Yanli returned to the inn, ordered some food and ate together, asked the innkeeper to add more bedding, and then he and Zong Yanguanghe stayed in the house together. Although one slept on the floor and the other on the bed, Zong Yanguanghe could see Zong Yanli lying next to him as soon as he turned his head.

That's his father!

Zong Yanguanghe was very satisfied, with a smile on his face even when he closed his eyes.

He slept very soundly that night. When Zong Yanli woke up, he saw Zong Yanguanghe looking at him with sleepy eyes and calling out, "Father..."

"Sleep a little longer." Zong Yanli smiled, patted his little head and said, "I'll call you later."

"Oh..." Zong Yanguanghe fell down and continued to sleep with peace of mind after hearing that.

Zong Yanli got up, washed, and went downstairs. He asked Gao Feilin to stay in the inn to look after Zong Yanguanghe, while he went to the street to buy some things. He then went to the backyard to check on the horses. After making sure that they were well fed, he returned to the inn to wake up Zong Yanguanghe to have breakfast together, and then set off towards Changfeng County.

Zong Yanguanghe missed Changfeng County very much, as it was where he grew up, and he was also very close to Zong Yanhongtu.

After entering the territory of Changfeng County, the boy was indescribably excited and talked a lot. He even knew about Zong Yanli's past battles at Yuanshi Pass and could tell the story of the battle against the Kingdom of Qing.

"Father is so amazing!" Zong Yanguanghe said with a bright look in his eyes: "I want to be like my father in the future!"

"Haha, you'll have to work hard." Zong Yanli laughed, and Gao Feilin also laughed and said, "That's not easy. When your father joined the army at the age of fifteen, he was already invincible in the entire camp."