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Chapter 1177 The Farmer
There are more and more people on the official road.

Except for a few donkeys, most of the old farmers pushed carts to transport grain on foot, and they were able to drive a long distance in a day, and arrived at the post station in Ziwu Town in the evening.

This place has become a distribution center for grain and grass. An endless stream of farmers came to unload and register their grain under the guidance of officials. Those who were close to their homes took money on the spot and went back happily.

There are also people who will go to the market in Meridian Town to buy some items and go back.

For example, Hao Erfu, who intends to apply, will stay and continue to follow the team to the north tomorrow, with officials from the government leading the way and arranging board and lodging.

He had never seen such a big scene in his life. He stood on tiptoe and looked around, muttering: "It's more lively than New Year's Eve."

The post station is just outside the town, and there are a wide variety of things on the grain collection point. In addition to rice and grains, there are also various bacon, dried vegetables, and preserved fruits, which are stacked according to categories.

The guard in charge of guarding supplies walked back and forth, shouting constantly: "Don't squeeze! Whoever dares to stretch out his hand, don't blame me for chopping him up."

Hao Erfu looked straight ahead, and then saw a hand shaking in front of him, it was the leader of their team, called Lao He.

"Brother, let's go, hurry to the front to seize the time to stutter, take a rest early and hurry up tomorrow."

"Mother!"

"well."

With so many gazes cast on Hao Gou'er, he was a little stage frightened, and he continued: "If it wasn't for the soldiers to keep the foreign invaders out of the country, and if the Mongolian captives were killed in Guanzhong, would everyone still be able to live a good life? Even this little hardship is worth it." Want to complain?"

"Then take all the food?"

Hao Gou'er could stand the hard straw bed, but hearing these snoring sounds and smelling the smell of foot odor, he felt breathless and couldn't fall asleep for a while.

Hao Gou'er turned his head to look, and saw the ten or so horsemen parked in the distance, only faint black shadows in the deep night.

"Why can't I sleep here?" Hao Erfu chimed in, "I built a new house at home, and I hired a carpenter to make a big bed, and the quilt was so thickly bouncing, so I can sleep comfortably. But when I go out, how can I sleep?" I can still sleep anywhere."

"Go back, it's too late today, don't fall. Young man, please help me."

Sun Laoliu was also very embarrassed, rubbing his hands together and said, "Young man, how can this be a complaint? Isn't this just a joke with Lao He?"

Everyone was stunned and turned to look at the young man.

"..."

Suddenly, I heard the bustle at the post station, saying that there was an army of officers and soldiers passing by and stationed in the distance, and there were many people in Ziwu Town clamoring to deliver some food.

"Father, I'll go with them to have a look." Hao Gou'er said to Hao Erfu, "You've been tired all day, you can rest here, my son will be back soon..."

It didn't take long for the sky to completely darken.

Putting a piece of cloth on top of the straw will make it a bed for sleeping. There are already many people lying or sitting there, making it very noisy.

"Yes, there is a canopy to cover it, so I'm not afraid of rain at night. This old Sun is very delicate..."

Hao Erfu took out the water bag and took a sip of water while facing his headache, his face wrinkled with a smile.He just likes to see his son promising, and even the hard work of long-distance fatigue is swept away.

The moonlight was very bright, and this group of people also had lanterns, torches, and only one candle to light the way. Children supported the elderly, and women walked together with their headscarves wrapped around them.

The cavalryman didn't wait for the horse to stop, he got off his horse, fell two steps and ran in front of the old woman, plopped on the ground and yelled.

Hao Gou'er, a young man, stayed far away from those women, and followed behind the team. After walking for a while, he heard the sound of horseshoes ahead.

Lao He laughed and said: "The place is a bit worse, the big guy will just sleep for one night."

"Defending the family and defending the country, your son is doing well! Haven't you seen your son for a long time? The military law stipulates that you are not allowed to visit relatives in private. Your son will come back after the Northern Expedition."

These were the people of Ziwu Town, some were carrying eggs, some were carrying rice wine, and some were only carrying a pair of insoles, in short, they had all kinds of things, clamoring to go to comfort the army.

As soon as the afterglow of the setting sun faded, Lao He stood up and said, "Let's rest, save some energy, we have to hurry tomorrow."

Everyone was still unsatisfied, clamoring to let the juniors read for a while, so they worked together to set up a bonfire.

"Fellows from Hanzhong! Leave the cart behind, the government will send people to guard it, and everyone will come with me!" Lao He raised his hand and greeted everyone.

He carefully clipped the newspaper back to the wooden board, put it in the back basket, and joined the crowd at the post station.

When Hao Gouer saw it, he stopped.

Hao Gou'er stepped forward to support the old woman and walked back. After walking a few steps, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes approaching.

Hao Erfu only felt that there was light on his face, and said: "That's right, let this kid read newspapers to the big guy."

"My son is Dong Shuancai of the Yongxing Army."

These old farmers have been working for days, and they are all very tired, snoring one after another, one after another.

The general shook his head again, and said: "I really can't accept it, the military law is strict, if I accept it today, I will be punished..."

Someone in the crowd said: "General, why don't you camp in the town? Those who are stationed in the barren mountains have to camp. It's too hard."

"Folks! It's getting dark, go back quickly..."

Hao Erfu saw his son's tone of voice was serious, he smiled and smoothed things over: "The weather in May is neither cold nor hot, so it's just comfortable to sleep outside here. When I fled from Guanzhong to Hanzhong, it was really hard."

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When Hao Gou'er returned to the resting place, he saw Hao Erfu standing there, rubbing his hands, waiting for him.

Hao Gou'er's voice was also much softer, and said: "The Northern Expedition is coming soon, and the imperial court has a short time to prepare. Everyone still needs to unite as one."

"We will not disappoint the high expectations of the folks."

The shed is the simplest one, with a long pole inserted into each corner and a shed cloth pulled in the middle, and people spread straw under the shed cloth.

After the general finished speaking, he got on his horse and left. More than ten riders headed east in the dark.

Seeing his father showing off again, Hao Gou'er felt ashamed and flustered.

Only then did he squeeze forward, and saw a general rushing over with more than ten cavalry under the moonlight, and got off his horse when he reached the crowd.

But he hesitated for a moment, and still felt that he had to say something.

"Yes, yes."

Turning his head to look, he saw a cavalryman suddenly turned his horse's head and ran back again.

Only then did he have a deeper understanding of the three words "children and soldiers".

"That is to say, I remember that there was an interesting story on it, but I haven't heard all of it yet."

When Hao Gouer heard this, he lost interest in reading newspapers.

"Okay, Nian Nian, junior, did you bring a newspaper? I heard that there were many stories in the newspaper about the battle at Helan Mountain."

Some of the fellow travelers couldn't help asking: "Old He, you've all arrived in Guanzhong, or don't you even have a room?"

"Isn't that my son?"

"Father, I just went to take a look, and said you don't have to wait for me."

"Take it, it's all the wishes of the folks."

"I'm not waiting for you. I'm used to sleeping on the big bed at home, aren't I used to sleeping..."

The cavalry team had already turned their horses and rushed back. Hearing the shout, only the general turned his head and said, "Grandma, did you recognize the wrong person? Go back quickly."

"Read it in the newspaper."

The two pushed back and forth, while Hao Gou'er stood aside, looking straight at the armor, horses, and weapons of these generals, feeling more majestic than before.

The first thing Hao Erfu did was to turn his head to see if his son was following him. After walking for a while, there were fewer and fewer people, and he saw a row of sheds in front of him.

"Where is this suffering? Our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty expelled captives in Mobei, lying in the ice and snow, lying in the desert, lacking clothing and food, that is really suffering!"

The Tang army was indeed close to the common people. First, because the military laws were strict, and there would never be any crimes in the march. The court repeatedly emphasized that "the army must fight outside, and the common people inside must have a stable production and life." This is a strict order; The publicity was done very well. In terms of the emphasis on public opinion, Li Xia was higher than anyone else in the world.

Finally, before feeling suffocated, he got up and walked away.

Afterwards, the old woman shouted to one of the cavalry: "Son! Is that you?"

He was most interested in Tang Jun's military rank, and he soon realized that he was a general, so he couldn't help but admire him very much.

"That's right, unity is strength. Look at this young man, he is indeed a scholar. Where do you get all these truths?"

He gently opened the board, only to see many newspapers inside.

"I appreciate the affection of the villagers on behalf of the soldiers." The general clasped his fists and said, "But there are regulations in the military. When marching and camping, the neighbors should not be disturbed. It is really impossible to move the camp. Folks, go back."

"I really can't take things from the common people, not even an egg, folks, go back, it's too late."

Hao Gou'er took a few steps forward, staring at the pocket on the general's helmet.

There were guards who wanted to stop them, but they couldn't stop them, so the crowd set off.

Hao Gou'er then took out a package from the back basket, and when he opened it, he saw two wooden boards inside.

"Tsk tsk, it's great to be able to read. I haven't heard anyone read a newspaper for several days."

"We are not afraid of interruption!"

The people were finally willing to go back, and they turned around and left, but an old woman was still standing there leaning forward with a cane on her back.

"Well, the general must win the battle."

Having said that, when the father and son returned to their straw mats and lay down, it didn't take long for Hao Erfu to snore like thunder.

"That is, the kings and masters of the Tang Dynasty are all our disciples and soldiers, and we are not afraid of officers and soldiers..."

Many old farmers began to scratch their heads, blaming the complaining companion just now.

The old farmers were sitting around, nibbling dry rations, all staring at Hao Gou'er, listening to him read the newspaper.

At this time, the general had already stepped forward to support a few old people with his own hands, and said with a smile: "Folks, I really can't be stationed in the town, we have already settled down."

Blessing was like a heart, the old woman also stopped and turned around.

After finally finding a canal, he drew water to wash his feet, and walked aimlessly for a while. When he saw a stupa in front of him, he climbed up the tower regardless of his fatigue, and looked east.

In the distance, a campfire could be seen faintly.

Hao Gou'er looked at it quietly, with longing in his eyes.

He came to Hanzhong at the age of six. He was the first generation of young people who grew up under the rule of the New Tang Dynasty. He was neither outstanding nor bad, just the most ordinary kind of person, but he also had his own ambitions...

(End of this chapter)