Xie Ming

After talking about Yanzhou, Shandong, we will continue in Fengyang, Huainan.

Same as September 17, around 3 p.m.

General Gao Hu, wearing armor and holding a sharp weapon, took advantage of the free time during the military training to catch his breath and ran to the military tent of Xu Wenzhe in the rear camp.

When he got in, he arrived in front of the bed and saw Wen Ze's sick body about to rest on the bed. He leaned forward to greet him with a gentle breath.

"Haha, Miaocai (Xu Wenze, courtesy name Miaocai), how are you?"

"Is the disease cured?!"

Gao Hu poured himself a cup of tea at the small table in front of the couch, sitting down in front of the couch without caring about anything.

Obviously, since August, he and Xu Wen Ze have been infiltrated into the Fengyang military formation. More than a month has passed, and Gao and Xu have become very close, almost like brothers.

It is not surprising. After all, they went to different places and took up their posts in Fengyang. It would be strange if they did not work together and support each other.

"Hehe, it's okay."

"Just caught a cold, that's all."

"Once the high fever subsides, I think I can get out and about after resting for two more days."

Xu Wen Ze's face was still grim at this moment. He was stunned to see Gao Hu coming in from the couch. He barely propped up half of his body, tucked the blanket behind his waist, and leaned back. He was so weak that he could not speak.

"Hey, Miaocai, why are you doing this?"

"Since you are so seriously ill, it would be safer for you to go back to the city to recuperate."

"I have to endure this in the military camp."

"Those soldiers out there, even if they are trained and managed, can't become elite overnight."

"I'm afraid you'll develop some kind of disease at such a young age. What will happen to you in the future?"

Seeing that there was a stack of confidential documents on the small table in front of Wen Ze's couch even at this moment, Gao Hu felt sympathy and distressed, and also a little bit ashamed, so he tried to persuade him with a worried look.

"Hey! Look at what you said."

"I know my illness well, it's nothing."

"Cough cough."

Sadly, Xu Wen Ze, who was trying hard to hold on, just as he was trying to put on a brave face and say these things, his body began to weaken and he suddenly started coughing.

Seeing this, Gao Hu hurried forward, poured a glass of water for the brother and handed it to his mouth.

After Wen Ze swallowed twice, he was able to breathe out smoothly again.

"call--"

"Haha, okay, okay, it's okay."

"Brother Gao Hu, you, you sit, sit."

"Well, you're not training your soldiers in the arena right now, but you've come to me. You must have something to tell me."

"I'm not in the way. Just say what you want to say."

Wen Ze let out a long breath, hunched over again, leaned back on the couch, and got back to the point.

Hearing this, Gao Hu paused, feeling quite embarrassed, and smiled bitterly without rushing to speak.

Wen Ze, on the other hand, was quick-witted and brought up some topics to pave the way for the next part.

"Hey, brother, this time, the Duke has personally issued an order for you to lead your troops to Shangqiu, Henan, to join forces with Li Huchen, Yuan Ping and others."

"To be honest, a few days ago, I sent a secret letter to Nanjing, saying that it was related to the disagreement between you and Gao Jinku."

"You can't blame me for the hard work of marching!"

"It is my duty, and there is no other way. I have no choice but to do this, as it may lead to a complete mistake."

Wen Ze first belittled himself and looked ashamed.

Look, Gao Hu also felt warm in his heart and hurriedly replied.

"Hey, Miaocai, what are you talking about?"

"How can I blame you?"

"First of all, marching and fighting is my job, Gao Hu."

"I think the soldiers have been trained well enough. These are troubled times. We can't just stay where we are, right?"

"It's only a matter of time."

"Besides, Gao Jinku is arrogant and rude. He relies on his status as a veteran soldier in Fengyang to plot against us."

"Humph!"

"I have been ignoring him for a long time."

"Who in this camp doesn't know that we don't get along?"

"Even if this matter comes before the Duke, I am not afraid of him."

"This time, there is a transfer order to go to Henan, which is also... It's good that we are in time."

"If I had left Gao Jinku earlier and started my own business, I would have felt at peace."

"But, come to think of it, I'm actually worried about you!"

"In the next two days, I led the team to hide, but you..." "Hey, from now on, follow Fengyang, Miaocai, you have to be more careful."

The secret conversations in Gao Hu's tent were really heartfelt.

Hearing this, Xu Wen Ze was quite relieved, and he smiled bitterly while sighing.

"Hehehehe."

"It's okay. I'm fine."

"At worst, you can just be more tolerant and get through it."

"As long as Duke Yu Chao does not fall, I don't think Gao Jinku would dare to do anything cruel to me."

"Uh"

"Brother Gao Hu, since you are here today and mentioned these things, there are some things that I am reluctant to say, but for your own good, I still want to say a few more words. Please... please don't mind." Wen Ze hesitated in his words, and it seemed that there was something else going on.

After listening to his wonderful idea, Gao Hu seemed to have guessed the whole story.

He was slightly stunned when he heard the words, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face, but now that things had come to this, he couldn't keep quiet.

"Uh, haha, no problem. Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. I'm listening." Gao Hu responded.

Hearing this, Xu Wen Ze swallowed his saliva and glanced towards the curtain.

When he saw nothing unusual, he stretched out his arms and moved closer to Gao Hu, whispering in a low voice.

"Brother, before you leave, I still want to say a few words."

"Don't blame me for being talkative."

"Yes, Mrs. Xing's place."

"Alas, you have been too close to her in the past month or so."

"Originally, this is your personal matter, brother, I can't say more."

"But, that woman is definitely not a good match!"

"I advise you to think twice!"

"Recently, there have been more and more rumors in the camp, saying that the two of you are having an ambiguous relationship, and...

"Some people say you didn't come back at night."

"Brother Gao Hu, you also know the origins of the Xing family!"

"Even if we ignore the past, recently, since Gao Jinku took over the military affairs of Fengyang, he has made great efforts to win over the two of you generals."

"I have no way of knowing whether she was behind the conflict between you and Gao Jinku."

"But I think there must be something fishy going on."

"You must keep your mind focused!"

"The Duke has elevated you and me to important positions."

"Even though we are walking on thin ice everywhere in his camp, we must not waste his trust!"

Xu Wen Ze tried his best to persuade him to leave.

Hearing this, Gao Hu looked embarrassed and tried to evade the question.

"Uh, yes, yes, you are right."

"I, I understand."

"Just be careful in the future, Miaocai, don't worry." Gao Hu was vague and didn't want to say more.

It seemed that Wen Ze had no choice but to stop talking and could only let out a long sigh.

"Oh, wonderful, wonderful talent. Actually, there is one more item."

"I, I asked from Xing."

"I heard that the Duke will be in Nanjing at the beginning of next month and will be getting married."

"This matter... We two have been greatly favored by the Duke and have been promoted."

"Now that we have such a happy occasion, shouldn't we at least show some appreciation?" Gao Hu started to think.

"Hu——" Wen Ze let out a long breath.

"Well, this is something to consider."

"It's okay. Just don't worry about it."

"Lead the troops to Henan with peace of mind."

"I'll find a way to solve the problem for both of us."

"After all, even though I've been promoted, I'm still living under someone else's roof. It's probably impossible to prepare for a place like Fengyang."

"I'll try my best to be right. As long as the intention is there, that's enough."

Wen Ze's face turned pale, and as he continued speaking, his strength became weaker and weaker.

Seeing this, Gao Hu didn't want to disturb him any further, so he said a few more words and then left in disappointment.

No more talk (end of this chapter)