The general kneels on the washboard again

Qin Wanwan didn't know what they were talking about, so she came over.

"Who? Who?"

She and Minjia grew up together, but Minjia had much more to learn than her, so she was also busier than her.

The two of them rarely spend time together.

Besides, if she hadn't met Yue Niang, who loved to chat, she wouldn't have asked about this kind of thing.

Minjia kept her mouth shut.

Yue Niang also adopted tactical silence.

Qin Wanwan felt a little uncomfortable: "You don't believe me?"

Mingjia coaxed, "No, no, it's just that he's going to get married and have children in the future, and I don't want to ruin his reputation."

"Marry and have children? Princess, don't you plan to continue your relationship with him?"

There was a hint of bitterness on Minjia's lips: "I am already a broken flower and a withered willow, how can I continue my relationship with him?"

Yue Niang frowned, "Your Highness, you are a daughter of gold. You married far away for Da Cheng. You are a hero to Da Cheng, not some fallen woman."

Minjia didn't say anything else. She was afraid that the knot in her heart was difficult to resolve.

The throne was already decided, but Ling Xun ended up in disgrace due to the crime of treason and usurpation of the throne.

He was stripped of all his titles and powers, imprisoned in the mansion, and along with Fu Jinniang, suffered from the scorn and scolding of the crowd. This was considered the retribution he deserved.

As for Fu Shiqing, he finally had a wife again. This time she was the concubine's daughter of a minor official. Yue Niang, Yuan Niang and Jin Niang all became a thing of the past.

Ever since learning that Xiezhou and Huanzhou had fallen, Jiang Yunxiao has never had a moment of peace.

He often pondered over Dacheng's drawings in the dead of night, his gaze lingering on the two fallen lands for a long time, his heart full of worries keeping him awake at night.

Jiang Songrui and Cao Jin also returned to their base in Xunzhou.

Jiang Yunxiao traveled thousands of miles to his parents and knelt solemnly to plead, "Father, Mother, I am determined to go and recapture Xiezhou and Huanzhou. They are our territories and we must not allow them to be trampled upon by the enemy."

Jiang Songrui's eyes were firm as he lifted his son up with both hands. "Xiao'er, your father supports you. As a son of the Jiang family, you should protect your country."

Although there was worry in Cao Jin's eyes, she nodded and said, "Xiao'er, just go. Mother supports you."

With the support of his parents, Jiang Yunxiao resolutely asked the court for permission to lead the army to recover the lost territory.

After Yue Niang learned about this, she decided without hesitation to move her whole family to follow Jiang Yunxiao.

"My dear, wherever you go, I will go. No matter how difficult the journey is, I will accompany you." Yue Niang held Jiang Yunxiao's hand, her eyes gentle and firm.

Jiang Yunxiao was deeply moved: "Yue'er, this journey is extremely dangerous, aren't you afraid?"

Yue Niang smiled slightly: "With you, I am not afraid of anything."

Even Yan Shiyu, the concubine who was forced into the Third Prince's Mansion, expressed her desire to follow.

"Sir, although I am a concubine, I also want to do my best. My family has been practicing medicine for generations, and perhaps I can help on the battlefield." Yan Shiyu said softly.

Jiang Yunxiao said helplessly: "You are already free, and we are not actually husband and wife, so there is no need for you to follow us."

Yan Shiyu was speechless. "My Lord, you think too much. I don't have any feelings for you. I just want to contribute to the soldiers of Dacheng. This is a rare opportunity."

Jiang Yunxiao looked at her and nodded: "Okay, let's go together."

So, Jiang Yunxiao, with his family and army, marched towards Xiezhou in a mighty manner.

During the march, they encountered continuous heavy rain and the roads were muddy, which brought great difficulties to the march.

"General, if the rain doesn't stop, I'm afraid our journey will be delayed." The deputy general said worriedly.

Jiang Yunxiao looked up at the sky with a determined look: "No matter what, we can't stop."

Yan Shiyu brought some of her own medicines to treat the sick and injured soldiers.

"Bear with it, you'll be fine soon." She gently comforted the injured soldier.

Finally, the army arrived outside Xiezhou City.

Seeing that the enemy troops on the city wall were on high alert, Jiang Yunxiao began to deploy the battle plan.

"This time we have to take the enemy by surprise. We will first send a small team to feint an attack on the east gate to attract the enemy's attention, and then the main force will break through from the west gate." Jiang Yunxiao said, pointing to the map.

"Yes, General!" all the generals responded in unison.

The battle started, and the air was filled with smoke. Jiang Yunxiao led the charge and fought bravely.

"Charge! For our homeland!" His cry resounded through the sky.

Yue Niang organized women in the rear to prepare food and water for the soldiers and ensure logistics.

After a fierce battle, Jiang Yunxiao's army successfully attacked Xiezhou City.

"We won!" the soldiers cheered.

However, before they could catch their breath, the enemy gathered more troops in Huanzhou.

Jiang Yunxiao reorganized the army again and prepared to march to Huanzhou.

"Everyone, work harder to recapture Huanzhou and stop the suffering of the people." Jiang Yunxiao boosted morale.

There is a saying in the military book: The first attack is full of strength, the second will weaken, and the third will be exhausted. Now is the best time to continue.

On the battlefield in Huanzhou, the situation was even more serious.

The enemy's resistance was extremely tenacious, and Jiang Yunxiao's army was once in trouble.

"General, the enemy is too strong. What should we do?" a soldier asked.

Jiang Yunxiao gritted his teeth and said, "I will never retreat, even if it means fighting to the last man standing!"

At the critical moment, Yue Niang came up with a clever plan.

"Husband, we can use herbs to create smoke to disrupt the enemy's vision."

Jiang Yunxiao was overjoyed: "Okay, I'll follow your plan."

In the end, with the wisdom and courage of everyone, Jiang Yunxiao successfully recaptured Huanzhou.

Jiang Yunxiao stood on the city wall, looking at the land that had returned to the embrace of his country, and the big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

"This land will never be lost again." He murmured to himself.

The news that Jiang Yunxiao had recaptured Xiezhou and Huanzhou quickly spread throughout the country. The people cheered and praised Jiang Yunxiao's heroic deeds.

Jiang Yunxiao and his army became heroes in people's hearts and were warmly welcomed and admired.

However, the wounds of war would take time to heal. The cities of Xiezhou and Huanzhou had been severely damaged in the fighting, leaving civilians homeless and farmland barren. Jiang Yunxiao knew that recovering lost territory was only the first step; rebuilding their homeland was the far more arduous task.

"Yue Niang, we must restore this place to its former prosperity as soon as possible." Jiang Yunxiao looked at the devastated scene and said to Yue Niang worriedly.

Yue Niang nodded gently: "Husband, I understand. Let's find a solution together."

Jiang Yunxiao ordered the army to help the people rebuild their houses and reclaim farmland.

Yue Niang personally visited various places to understand the needs and difficulties of the people.

"Madam, we don't have seeds and farm tools. What should we do?" said an old farmer with a worried look on his face.

Yue Niang comforted him, "Don't worry, old man. I will find a way to solve it as soon as possible."

She sent people to the surrounding areas to purchase seeds and agricultural tools, and also organized craftsmen to repair the city's infrastructure.

During this process, Yan Shiyu was also busy following Yue Niang's third uncle.

They treated the injured people and taught them some simple medical knowledge.

"Everyone, please pay attention to hygiene and don't let the wound get wet." Yan Shiyu reminded patiently.

After a period of hard work, Xiezhou and Huanzhou gradually began to recover. Green crops grew again in the farmlands, and the city began to regain its vitality.

On this day, Jiang Yunxiao was training soldiers on the parade ground when he suddenly received an urgent letter.

"General, news has come from the capital that a group of spies from an enemy country have sneaked into our country with evil intentions." The deputy general hurried over to report.

Jiang Yunxiao frowned, "Immediately strengthen the security and strictly investigate any suspicious individuals within the territory."

He knew very well that the threat of war was never really far away, and he had to remain vigilant at all times to protect this hard-won peace.

At the same time, Yue Niang was also worried about Jiang Yunxiao's safety.

"My husband works hard all day long. I'm really worried that he will get exhausted." Yue Niang said to Dong Zhu beside her.

"Girl, the general is devoted to the country. This is his mission." Dong Zhu comforted her.

Yue Niang decided to personally prepare a nourishing soup for Jiang Yunxiao and send it to him.

"Husband, drink some soup and take a rest." Yue Niang said gently.

Jiang Yunxiao took the bowl of soup, his heart filled with warmth: "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

With the joint efforts of Jiang Yunxiao and everyone, Xiezhou and Huanzhou finally regained their vitality and became prosperous and stable places.

After the war, Yan Shiyu also found the direction of her life and traveled around with her third uncle to practice medicine.

Cao Jin and Jiang Songrui finally returned to Kyoto.

They originally thought that life would always be so peaceful, but how could life let them go as they wished?