On the day of the granted marriage, the daughter of a general wept and was reborn!

Shen Wantang glanced helplessly.

Now, most of the troops followed Hai Qingnan to the border to drive out the invasion of Rong State. Not many of them followed Shen Wantang and others back to Beijing.

At most, there are only two thousand people.

This also included the garrisons in the surrounding areas, and the number of people who finally returned to the capital was less than a thousand.

"It's almost the end of the year, it's a chaotic time, and this journey won't be peaceful."

Looking at the map in his hand, Cen Xiao sighed.

The common people celebrate the New Year, and so do the bandits. The common people can still rely on the harvest, but the bandits can only celebrate the New Year by plundering.

What's more, the area around Mo County along the way is a veritable land of fish and rice, and is naturally the first place of contention for bandits.

After lunch, put away the things on hand.

"In any case, returning along the same route from Mo County is the fastest and most convenient way."

Shen Wantang spoke slowly and calmly.

She understood what Cen Xiao meant. Now that the rebels had been completely wiped out and it was the end of the year, she naturally didn't want to create any more trouble.

If we go back along the path, we can get there a day or two faster.

But along the way, it was really hard for the soldiers who had been fighting for a long time.

"The bandits will not dare to attack us once they see us, and the soldiers can rest for a while, so why not?"

After he finished speaking, Shen Wantang raised her eyelashes and her eyes fell on Cen Xiao.

In this case, Cen Xiao did not refute anything.

It got colder as they went north. Although the soldiers had prepared winter clothes in advance, they had prepared them in a hurry and they did not feel warm when they put them on.

At night, heavy snow fell.

In order to keep warm, the soldiers sat together, set up a spacious tent, and lit a fire, which could keep out the cold for a while.

"We will arrive in Mo County at noon tomorrow."

Picking up the map and taking a look at it, Cen Xiao spoke.

It has been several months since I left Mo County. I don’t know what the current situation of Mo County is like, nor do I know how County Magistrate Jiang is doing now.

It was daybreak and the firewood was almost burned out.

The soldiers rested for a while and then continued on their journey.

In the vast expanse of white snow, one could only see a group of people hurrying forward.

"Someone is coming up ahead!"

The soldier walking in front spoke excitedly, and everyone looked up.

Cen Xiao and Shen Wantang were alarmed - if the people who appeared here were not bandits, they must be government soldiers...

According to County Magistrate Jiang's style of doing things, it is not certain that officers and soldiers will appear here...

"Lord Shen! General Cen!"

The sound in the distance is getting closer and closer, and it becomes clearer and clearer.

This voice——

Shen Wantang couldn't help but frown, jumped on his horse and looked into the distance.

In the midst of the white snow, an ox cart slowly drove over. A young man stood on the cart, waving his hands towards Shen Wantang.

Shen Wantang recognized the person at a glance—he was one of Magistrate Jiang's men.

The ox cart slowly stopped and the boy jumped off.

"Master Shen, it's really you. Master Jiang knows you will pass through Mo County, so he sent us to wait here every day. The car is full of winter clothes, quickly distribute them to everyone!"

The young man enthusiastically removed the coarse cloth covering the ox cart.

All the soldiers stepped forward.

Shen Wantang was extremely grateful and responded repeatedly: "Master Jiang is thoughtful, and you have worked hard."

"You're too kind. This is what we should do." A hint of embarrassment appeared on the boy's face.

In the cold forest, it was surprisingly warm for a moment.

After wrapping themselves in winter clothes, everyone regained much of their energy and spirit, and they mustered up their strength and headed towards Mo County.

"It turns out that Lord Shen kept County Magistrate Jiang for today's use."

Cen Xiao turned his head and looked at Shen Wantang and raised his eyebrows.

On horseback, Shen Wantang swayed gently with the horse, feeling a different kind of peace in her heart.

"It was just an accidental result." Then she spoke softly.

At noon, everyone arrived in Mo County.

At that time, County Magistrate Jiang had been waiting at the city gate for a long time.

"Lord Shen!" Before Shen Wantang's horse stopped, County Magistrate Jiang stepped forward attentively, with the same fawning smile from the past still on his face.

"It's been a long time since we last met. Lord Jiang, I hope you are well." Shen Wantang pulled the reins and the horse just stopped.

County Magistrate Jiang stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Of course. Lord Shen and General Cen have worked hard to suppress the rebellion. The county government has already prepared food for you two, and also prepared rooms for the soldiers, as a token of my appreciation."

Cen Xiao raised his thin lips slightly and looked at County Magistrate Jiang with a hint of amusement in his eyes - he is truly a businessman, and his ability to judge the situation is truly first-rate.

Shen Wantang did not refuse, but smiled calmly: "Thank you, Lord Jiang."

They went into the city, and the people lined the streets to welcome them.

Looking at the smiles on the people's faces, it was like a warm current passing through Shen Wantang's heart.

After settling into the county government office, Shen Wantang breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that we have arrived in Mo County, it is not too far from the capital.

If you calculate carefully, you can arrive in the capital a few days earlier.

After packing up her things, Shen Wantang leaned on the bed. The charcoal fire in the room made her drowsy.

knock --

There was a series of knocks on the door, disturbing Shen Wantang's sleep.

"I heard that the river outside the city is not frozen yet, so everyone wants to go fishing. Do you want to go?"

Cen Xiao's voice came over.

A river that is not frozen?

Shen Wantang's eyes turned slightly, he slowly stood up, grabbed the cloak beside him and opened the door: "Such a unique view, I must go and take a look."

Cen Xiao raised his eyebrows: "Please."

Strangely enough, this winter should be colder than in previous years.

In previous years, the river flowing through Mo County would always freeze over, but this year was very strange. Not only did it not freeze, but there were actually huge fish in the river.

The soldiers were restless and after a short rest, they rushed to the riverside as soon as they heard the news.

It is a great blessing to be able to eat delicious fish on snowy days.

By the time Shen Wantang and Cen Xiao arrived at the river, everyone had already arrived.

These soldiers were full of vigor and vitality. None of them were afraid of the cold and they stepped into the river barefoot.

The river in winter is also bitterly cold.

"Caught it!" As soon as he got into the river, the young man quickly caught a fat fish and threw it to the shore with a wave of his hand.

The fish's tail was still flapping, and looking at its size, it was indeed a good fish.

Everyone went down to the river.

There were a lot of fish. In a short while, the shore was filled with fish.

Shen Wantang and Cen Xiao picked up some firewood that was not too wet and started a fire.

After everyone got ashore, they prepared to grill the fish.

"Go back and drink ginger soup. Don't ruin your body while you are still young." Looking at the soldiers, Shen Wantang frowned and said sternly.

Everyone was having a great time and now they were not afraid of Shen Wantang's words.

"I understand, Lord Shen!" everyone responded jokingly.

This fish is really plump and much better than those in the market.