The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

"I don't understand these, but I know they are here with bad intentions, they are just after the military power," the young man frowned, unable to hide his worries.

"Also, I know the Lins' affairs best. Why don't you give the task to me? Fifth and sixth brothers are busy. It's the same if you give it to me. I promise I can get the job done well."

"I told you, no," Wei Cunren, who had heard this, quickly interrupted him. "Okay, Twelve, your adoptive father is worried, so go back and lead the troops in training first!"

"Brother! I'm just trying to help my adoptive father. I'm asking him questions. Why are you always stopping me?" The young man was very depressed.

He is also working hard for the Guazhou camp!

Wei Cunren was about to say something else, but Wei Chengfeng waved his hand. "Alright, stop arguing, both of you. I've actually anticipated this day, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. I thought it would take at least another three or four years. But now that we're here, we shouldn't be afraid. When an enemy comes, we'll fight him; when a flood comes, we'll block it with earth. Everything is God's will. Twelve, you have to listen to your eldest brother about Lin Junhui and the others. Don't make a fuss. This matter is of great importance, and we must unite as one to face it."

The young man listened to Wei Chengfeng's words very much. Although he was a little unwilling to accept it, he still agreed obediently: "I understand. I will listen to you, big brother!"

"That's right," Wei Chengfeng said with relief in his eyes.

After a moment's silence, he added, "Judging from their actions, none of them are easy to deal with. They're likely to go to Yumen Pass to investigate before the New Year. Tell Thirteen to hide and not show up. Also, if they really want to go, have Da Jiang accompany them. I bet Zhang Ping'an won't refuse."

"Yes, godfather!" Wei Cunren nodded respectfully in response.

"Well, cough... cough cough cough", when Wei Chengfeng was about to say something, his old illness suddenly recurred and he couldn't help but cover his chest and cough.

Wei Cunren and the young man hurriedly helped to pat Wei Chengfeng's back to help him breathe smoothly, and then fed him a cup of hot tea before he felt better.

"Godfather, you really need to find a good doctor to see your lung disease. It's getting worse."

"Don't worry, it's just an old problem." Wei Chengfeng didn't take it to heart and continued, "If you get any letters from the Jinwu Khanate in the future, just burn them and don't contact them anymore."

"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, godfather. I'll help you lie down and rest for a while!" Wei Cunren responded, but he was very worried about Wei Chengfeng's lung disease.

Although it is an old problem, I have never coughed as frequently as this year. Occasionally, there is bright red blood, which is not a good sign.

The two men waited until Wei Chengfeng lay down before leaving.

"Twelve, big brother is now entrusting you with an important task, which is more important than going to the frontier." Wei Cunren looked solemn.

"Brother, tell me!"

"Go to Guazhou City and find a few doctors who specialize in lung diseases. No matter how much money it costs or what method you use, you must invite them here. I think my adoptive father's condition is not good. He always says he's fine, but in fact, he is not as relaxed as he says. I am so worried!"

"Brother, don't worry, I'll go right away. If the doctors in Guazhou City are not good, I'll go to the Central Plains or the capital next spring. There will definitely be a skilled doctor who can cure my adoptive father." The young man named Twelve nodded seriously, then strode away.

Wei Cunren felt depressed. He knew very well how big a change would be if something happened to his adoptive father. Their already bad situation would probably be made even worse.

By then, they will have no chance of survival.

When Zhang Ping'an and Qian Jie returned to the camp, they also heard about it and learned that it was an old illness that Wei Chengfeng had suffered on the battlefield when he was young, and it was not serious.

So after sending a few supplements over, he didn't take it too seriously.

Two days later, Governor Liao sent General Xu to deliver the supplies, which numbered in dozens of carts.

"Time is short, and these are the limit of what Guazhou City can provide. Now it's almost the New Year, and the roads are blocked by heavy snow. No more caravans will come. The people in the city are also busy shopping, so the supplies are not abundant. Please forgive me!" General Xu took off his hat and explained.

Zhang Pingan knew the situation and didn't blame him. He handed over the banknotes and asked, "Do you think these are enough?"

General Xu received instructions from Prefect Liao and refused to accept the money. "You gentlemen are thinking about the soldiers and civilians at the border, and Prefect Liao also wants to do his bit, so I won't accept the money. Oh, and Prefect Liao also asked me to give my regards to you gentlemen."

"Let's put things in order. Take it." Zhang Ping'an stuffed the banknote directly into General Xu's arms, not allowing him to refuse.

General Xu declined for a long time before reluctantly accepting the offer. After staying overnight, he returned to Guazhou City the next morning.

Zhang Ping'an also changed into riding clothes and a cloak, and took Zhao Renzhi, Qian Jie and others to transport supplies all the way to Yumen Pass.

When Wei Chengfeng learned about this, he praised their actions highly and then ordered Da Jiang to escort them.

What he said was: "Da Jiang and his men are familiar with the route, so they will help lead the way."

In fact, it also plays a surveillance role.

Because of their childhood encounter, Zhang Ping'an had a very good impression of Chiang Kai-shek.

Dealing with such a straightforward person doesn't require too much effort.

Even though he knew that he was Wei Chengfeng's eyes, Zhang Pingan didn't feel disgusted.

I kept trying to strike up a conversation along the way.

"Da Jiang, your name is quite strange. Is your original surname Jiang?"

"Well, my last name is Jiang!" Big Jiang replied reluctantly.

"Then why do I call you Da Jiang instead of your name? Is there any special meaning?"

"My original name is Jiang Huan, but it sounds too feminine, so I just call myself Da Jiang!"

"Oh, I see." Zhang Pingan nodded, a little wanting to laugh, and continued to chat, "Speaking of which, if we go by seniority, I have to call you uncle, but Uncle Jiang really sounds better."

Upon hearing this, Da Jiang gritted his teeth, obviously unwilling to say anything more, with an expression that said, "Are you annoying?"

Zhang Pingan pretended not to notice and asked again, "Hey, you've been with General Wei for so many years, so you must be very familiar with General Wei's thirteen adopted sons. Haven't you ever thought about adopting two of them and bringing them with you?"

"without!"

"Oh, so you've always been alone? Do you want me to help you with matchmaking? I helped bring together several couples when I was in Lin'an!"

"No, thank you!"

Qian Jie couldn't bear to look at such attentiveness, and he didn't know what Zhang Pingan was up to.

Zhao Renzhi said nothing, just followed beside him and listened with his ears perked up.

Chiang Kai-shek was almost annoyed to death by these literati, so he might as well give him a good beating.

In this torment, they finally arrived at Yumen Pass and Chiang Kai-shek finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately waved his whip and said anxiously, "I'll go to the city gate and say hello to them first!"

After saying that, the person ran away.

"Look how annoying you are!" Qian Jie was speechless again.

"Hahaha, quite interesting," Zhang Pingan shook his head and laughed.