After binding the loving mother system, I was so bad

Gu Nanxi remembered this tribal leader. He was the first person to come to the market in Fuming Town, and he alone introduced more than ten caravans.

"Where do you usually drive your cattle and sheep to graze?"

The leader was very happy that Gu Nanxi was interested in grassland life and was not at all secretive: "The most fertile grassland is at the foot of Yinshan Mountain and the Helan Mountain. But those are the Khan's territories and we can't go there. So we usually go to the foot of Gaga Mountain, where there is a river passing through."

Gu Nanxi: "I see that the cattle and sheep in your tribe are well-fed. What kind of grass do they usually eat?"

The chief's eyes sparkled with praise: "General, you are amazing! You discovered this! The pasture at the foot of Gaga Mountain is not big, but it grows alfalfa. Cows and sheep love to eat it."

Gu Nanxi's mind moved: "This time when you go to Gaga Mountain, can you bring back more alfalfa seeds? I can buy them with money."

Although the chief didn't know what the general wanted these seeds for, he nodded and agreed: "If I dare to charge money for just a few seeds, the people in the tribe will laugh at me to death. This winter, thanks to the market in Fuming Town, no one in our tribe died!"

The love and hate of the grassland herdsmen are very distinct. If the leader says he doesn't want money, he will definitely not accept any money.

It's just picking some grass seeds. Any child in the tribe can do this job.

Gu Nanxi solemnly thanked the leader, and after sleeping in the tent for a night, set off again for Yuyi Town.

The further east you go, the taller the vegetation becomes.

When you enter Huaihuang Town, it is no longer an endless grassland, but many small hills.

After traveling east for another day, Gu Nanxi and the others slowed down.

Because the mountains here are undulating, they act like a natural barrier, separating the grassland from the Central Plains.

There is a lookout tower on every few hills, where the soldiers of Yuyi Town are stationed, occupying the high ground and checking the situation on the grassland.

In order to avoid misunderstanding, Gu Nanxi ordered people to raise the flag of the General of Conquering the Enemy.

The lookout tower was instantly filled with soldiers on duty.

"Is it really the general who has come? Or is it her deputy general? Big Head, you have good eyesight, come and take a look quickly."

The soldier called Big Head was pushed to the front, stood on tiptoe, squinted his eyes, took a look, and said in a trembling voice: "It's a woman!"

"That's right! Boss, what should we do now?"

Everyone looked at each other.

The general is coming, I can't light the signal fire!

But how can we convey the news that the general is coming to Yuyi Town?

There has never been a border commander who came from the grassland!

Datou wanted to go down to greet the general, but military orders could not be violated. Military regulations required them to guard the watchtower and light a beacon fire when encountering the enemy. Only when encountering a more urgent situation could they leave the watchtower and report to the surrounding areas!

Is the news that the general has arrived considered an emergency?

"We can't leave the watchtower!" The team leader made the decision quickly.

The others did not dare to disobey the order. They just leaned out as far as they could and watched Gu Nanxi and his group pass by the watchtower!

Big Head was so excited that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. Oh my God, he had never seen the general so close before!

Just now, the general was smiling and waving to them.

Big Head wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and finally couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart. He spoke loudly to the backs of Gu Nanxi and the others.

"Greetings, General! General, you need to stay in Yuyi Town for a few more days!"

The team leader quickly covered Datou's mouth and warned him in a low voice: "We were already rude by not going to greet them, why are you still yelling!"

Only then did Big Head feel scared and looked at the team leader pitifully.

Just when everyone was worried about Datou's recklessness, Gu Nanxi, who had already left, stopped, turned around, and said loudly: "No need to be polite. You have worked hard to defend our country!"

Big Head, who was originally panic-stricken, instantly became watery in the eyes when he heard the clear female voice.

The team leader was distracted for a moment and was freed by the big head.

Everyone on the observation deck looked at each other, and finally said in unison: "It's not hard! We will serve our country and die for the general!"

Gu Nanxi might not take this little episode to heart, but it has been firmly engraved in the minds of all the soldiers on the lookout!

After climbing over mountains and crossing rivers for most of the day, Gu Nanxi and others finally arrived at the gate of Yuyi Town.

Because there are many high mountains nearby, Yuyi Town is built on the mountain. It is not square like Fuming Town, but more like an irregular arc.

The trees on the mountain are towering into the clouds, bare with small green spots on the branches. After a spring rain, green leaves will grow instantly.

Compared with other towns in Yunzhou, Yuyi Town has more of the gentleness of the south.

Compared to the gentle southern cities, Yuyi Town has more of the ruggedness of the north.

The interweaving of grasslands and mountains forms the unique temperament of Yuyi Town.

"General?! Why are you here?!" Guo Xiaoyue, the county magistrate of Yuyi Town, would inspect the city every morning and evening.

At this time, Guo Xiaoyue rubbed his eyes several times before he was sure that he was not hallucinating.

The general really has arrived!

Guo Xiaoyue immediately ran towards the city wall, shouting as loud as a drum: "Quick! Come with me to welcome the general!"

At the north gate of Yuyi Town, there was a long queue of people entering the city.

The clothes worn by common people are different from those in Kyoto. Their cuffs and trouser legs are tightened to make them more convenient and neat.

The flag of the General of Conquering the Enemy was too large and not convenient for traveling in the mountains, so after passing the lookout tower, Gu Nanxi asked people to put the flag away.

At this moment, she was standing obediently at the back of the line.

In front of her was a couple holding two children aged four or five.

The woman glanced at Gu Nanxi and found that the person wearing armor was actually a beautiful girl. She couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

Seeing that Gu Nanxi was not angry but nodded and smiled at her, the woman became interested in talking: "Where are you from?"

"Fuming Town."

At this moment, even the little kid squatting on the ground counting ants raised his head and asked, "Have you seen the general?"

Gu Nanxi smiled and said, "I have seen you."

"Wow!" The little kid's eyes were full of envy and admiration, "Is she taller than a tree, stronger than a bear, and can she slap a dozen Tartars away with just one slap?"

Boss Li, who had finally caught up, burst out laughing when he heard this and threatened, "Not only that?! She can also eat up a disobedient kid in one bite!"

Unexpectedly, the little kid wasn't scared at all. Instead, he put his hands on his hips and glared at Boss Li: "You're lying! The fat kid next door has been to Huaishuo Town. She said the general is a very nice person!"

Boss Li deliberately kept a straight face and asked, "What's the best way?"

The little kid counted on his fingers, listing one, two, and three, trying to convince Boss Li: "The general doesn't collect heavy taxes, and he still hires people to work."

The girl next to him added: "I heard that they also gave farm tools to everyone for free."

The little kid nodded repeatedly: "Yes! The medical school in Fuming Town charges very cheaply, and even poor people can afford to see a doctor."

The girl's eyes were as bright as the stars in the sky: "The general will build a school, and both boys and girls can go to school!"

The two children rushed over and chattered about how great the general was.

Hearing these childish words, Gu Nanxi's heart almost melted into a pool of water: "You are really smart, speaking so logically, how old are you?"

"Five years old!" The little kid stretched out his hand and told Gu Nanxi that five years old meant so much. "You are still a beautiful and kind person!"

After saying that, the little kid deliberately glanced at Boss Li.

That smug little look is very endearing.

The woman quickly hugged the little kid and apologized to Li Lao Da and Gu Nanxi repeatedly: "I'm sorry for offending you. Ever since we learned that the general had conquered the grassland, the child has especially admired the general. Even as his parents, we can't say a bad thing about the general."

The child's father took out two small bags of green leaves from the bamboo basket behind him and handed them to Li Lao Da and Gu Nanxi respectively, constantly apologizing.

"This leaf can be used to soak in water and drink, which is very good for replenishing energy. The elderly in our village love to soak this. A traveling doctor said that this is the leaf of the Eucommia ulmoides tree."

Boss Li took the leaf and said, "It is said that Eucommia ulmoides nourishes the liver and kidneys and strengthens the bones and muscles. I only knew that it was made from the bark. I didn't expect that the leaves can be soaked in water and drunk?"

Eucommia ulmoides was recorded as early as in "Shennong's Herbal Classic". It is also called Sixian. It can treat low back pain, replenish the middle and benefit the essence and Qi. Long-term consumption can make the body light. The skin is harvested in February, May, June and September.

Gu Nanxi had an idea and took out a leaf, folded it in the middle, and slowly pulled it to both sides.

I saw dense white silk threads in the middle of the leaves, tightly connecting the two petals together.

"You're so awesome! I can't even go that far!" The little kid looked at Gu Nanxi with sparkling eyes.

Gu Nanxi: "Do you often play like this?"

The kid nodded nonchalantly, "Yes. There are plenty of them in the mountains behind the village. The adults said that the bark can be sold for money, so we can't touch it. But you can play with the leaves and seeds, but you have to wash them after playing with them and save them for making tea."

Gu Nanxi’s guess turned out to be correct. The leaves were so fresh, which meant there must be Eucommia trees nearby!

The little kid particularly liked Gu Nanxi and told her all about his family's secrets: "My grandfather was the village chief, and our village was the richest among the nearby hills. It was all because my grandfather was good at growing Eucommia trees!"

The little kid was so proud: "Grandfather said that if you want to sell the bark of Eucommia ulmoides tree for a good price, you have to plant it for more than ten years. After he finishes planting, my dad will make money, and when my dad plants again, my sister and I can make money!"

"Is your grandfather so powerful?" Gu Nanxi was surprised.

The main production areas of Eucommia ulmoides are Shaanxi and the southwest. It is really amazing to be able to artificially cultivate Eucommia ulmoides trees in the north!

Little kid: "My grandfather is the best! But I will be even better in the future. The Eucommia seeds I planted last year have begun to sprout."

"Very good!" Gu Nanxi did not hesitate to praise, "I will visit your village some other day."

"Okay, then I'll pick a basket full of Eucommia leaves for you!" the little kid agreed readily.

His tone was full of anticipation: "I will grow the best Eucommia trees, cut the best bark, and then give it to the general! I guarantee that after the general drinks it, he will be healthy and free from disease!"

Gu Nanxi smiled with her eyes curved: "You give a gift to the general, and the general will give you a gift in return. Have you thought about what gift you want when the time comes?"

This question obviously stumped the clever little kid.

His brows were furrowed, his lips were pouted, and he was whispering with his sister.

The couple at the side looked at the brother and sister with a smile: "You are so distressed, it seems as if you can really see the general."

Little Doll: "I want to drink milk tea. Little Fatty said milk tea is delicious."

The girl disagreed: "When we grow up, we can go to Huaishuo Town to buy milk tea by ourselves. I want to go to the academy. I heard that the teachers in the academy are all from Kyoto."

The little kid also felt that it was not worth wasting such a good opportunity on milk tea: "Then I still want to learn skills from the general and kill the Tartars!"

The girl was in a dilemma. She wanted to go to the academy, but she also wanted to go to the battlefield.

The two little kids' facial features were wrinkled, as if this was a huge difficulty.

Their father advised, "Don't think about it, we should go to the city. Why think about something that doesn't exist?"

The little kid said aggrievedly: "One day, I will meet the general!"

His father: "We in Yuyi Town have never been loved by our fathers and mothers. The last lord came to us seven years ago. The first thing he did was to increase taxes on us."

"The general is different!"

His father: "All officials are the same."

The little kid was so angry that his cheeks puffed up, and he glared at his father with tears in his eyes.

Just then, there was some commotion among the people in the queue.

It turned out that Guo Xiaoyue and others were walking towards this side quickly, each of them was sweating profusely.

Guo Xiaoyue spotted Gu Nanxi in the crowd at a glance, and hurried over, clasping his fists and bowing: "General Guo Xiaoyue pays his respects to the great general! I am sorry that I was unable to greet him in person!"

Guo Xiaoyue is nine feet tall, with a strong physique, and his voice sounds like a tiger's roar.

He stood there motionlessly, completely blocking the view of the couple and their two children.

The officials behind Guo Xiaoyue shouted in unison: "Greetings, General!"

Gu Nanxi responded with a salute: "No need to be so polite. It's not your fault. We came directly from the grassland. The messenger who brought the news should have been one step behind us."

Guo Xiaoyue finally felt relieved. He and Gu Nanxi didn't interact much. Not like Wang Bushina, who wanted to go to the governor's mansion every day.

"General, why did you come to Yuyi Town this time?"

Gu Nanxi smiled cheerfully: "Come and fulfill my promise."

Guo Xiaoyue was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "General, what do you need me to do? Even if I frown, I am not Guo!"

Gu Nanxi was in a good mood: "It would have taken a lot of effort. Fortunately, I met two lucky little ones."

After saying that, Gu Nanxi waved to the two little kids and said, "I like the gifts you gave me very much. Have you decided what gifts you want in return?"

The two dolls were already stunned!

What was the county magistrate saying just now?

They are saying that this beautiful lady is the general?!

Wow!

The people who were waiting in line finally reacted and knelt on the ground in unison, bowing sincerely: "Greetings, General!"

The deafening shout startled the birds on the branches. The birds with colorful feathers flew away in groups, flapping their wings and circling over Gu Nanxi...