[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 204 [English]

Chapter 196 Old Man

After breakfast the next day, Xiao Chiye put on heavy armor and headed to the Beiyuan hunting ground.Shen Zechuan hadn’t slept much in the past few days. He didn’t get a good night’s sleep until last night. He was still a bit lazy when he stood under the eaves to see people off.

The snow stopped today, and the sun shone brightly in the courtyard.Xiao Chiye stood up fiercely and turned around to talk to Shen Zechuan, but saw he standing sleepily in front of the door with an unhappy look on his face.

“When will you be back?” Shen Zechuan asked.

Xiao Chiye took off his anklet and immediately wanted to pounce on Shen Zechuan. Xiao Chiye held it down and said, “As soon as possible, let someone call me if anything happens.”

Shen Zechuan was also shining brightly in the sun, he avoided the sun, and now he squinted his affectionate eyes and shouted: “Ah——ye.”

Xiao Chiye pretended to kiss the bad guy, and Shen Zechuan was startled.Relying on his height, Xiao Chiye raised his arm to hold the door frame, and took Shen Zechuan back when he retreated.The door curtain was tied to the back of his head, and Xiao Chiye didn’t bother to take it off.

Shen Zechuan was kissed.

Chenyang was thinking about the escort arrangements he was about to arrange back at Bianbo Camp, and didn’t pay attention to what was going on on the other end.Gu Jin saw the curtain flicker and the person disappeared.He took off his gloves and said: “The Lord and Master…”

Gu Jin couldn’t find the right words, so he could only look at Chen Yang and hint with his eyes.

Chen Yang knew that Gu Jin was shocked by the discussion in Shen Zechuan’s hall last night, so he closed the book, looked over, looked at it for a long time, and said: “After the prince, the master fought hard in the battlefield, and it seems that he is fine, but I am afraid that his heart is still scarred like the wound on his back… It is a good thing to be like glue.”

After that night, many people wanted to take care of Xiao Chiye. They avoided the heavy snow as much as possible and watched Xiao Chiye carefully, as if Xiao Chiye had lost his strength and became a fragile vase.Shen Zechuan was just the opposite. He didn’t give Xiao Chiye any words of comfort, but his eyes expressed dependence, as if he would find it too cold and the medicine to be bitter if he took even half a step away from Xiao Chiye.Shen Zechuan revealed another meaning behind this extreme dependence, that is, Xiao Chiye is very strong.

Xiao Chiye does not need to be regarded as porcelain, he is iron, steel, or Shen Zechuan’s Hongyan Mountain.

Xiao Chiye also responded in the same way.

* * *

Shen Zechuan asked Fei Sheng to call Gao Zhongxiong before discussing the matter, and Gao Zhongxiong stood in front of the study waiting for Shen Zechuan.When Shen Zechuan arrived, he spared the gift and said, “I had your measurements taken last night, and the winter clothes will be delivered to your house in a few days. It’s cold now, do you still have the charcoal fire in your house?”

Gao Zhongxiong was Han Jin’s staff before. When he came to Cizhou, he knew that he would not be reused by Shen Zechuan, so he took that route.Yao Wenyu recommended him so much that he could get a job from the yamen, but Shen Zechuan rarely talked to him, which made Gao Zhongxiong a little scared.

Gao Zhongxiong sweats when he is nervous and stutters a little. These are the sequelae of being ridiculed too much in Dan City.At that moment, he was wiping away the beads of sweat, his chin almost touched his chest, and whispered: “What Fu Jun is teaching is, Fu Jun, Fu Jun…”

The staff in the room were all in place, and Kong Ling was standing under the eaves, waiting for Shen Zechuan to enter. Gao Zhongxiong knew that he was clumsy in speech, so he felt even more anxious, sweating profusely, trying to finish his sentence.

Shen Zechuan remembered how high-spirited Gao Zhongxiong was when he knelt in the heavy rain and scolded the eunuchs a year ago, so he listened carefully to what he said and said: “You are not married now, and the monthly salary in the yamen is not enough, so just ask the government for it.”

Gao Zhongxiong originally thought that Shen Zechuan hated he, but it was just because Yao Wenyu was inconvenient to speak. He didn’t want Shen Zechuan to be so pleasant today. His heart was ups and downs for a while, and he choked up and said: “Thanks to the great love of the mansion, I have an errand in the yamen, and my monthly salary is distributed on time. How can I get it from the mansion again.”

Shen Zechuan became gentler and said, “You are also a gentleman in my house. You should not be so contemptuous of yourself anymore.”

Gao Zhongxiong had mixed feelings as he wiped away his tears. Shen Zechuan was willing to use he and also to respect he. As the saying goes, a man dies for his confidant, but he was really willing to follow Shen Zechuan.At this moment, he was about to say some words of gratitude, but Shen Zechuan had already raised his hand and motioned for him to follow him and go to the study together.

* * *

When Cizhou sent troops to Fanzhou this time, they originally wanted to borrow generals, but Shen Zechuan saw that King Yi had long-standing public resentment and Fanzhou was empty inside, so he did not borrow generals from Libei Iron Cavalry. Instead, he appointed Yin Chang, commander of the Cizhou garrison.

This Yin Chang was a general in the Cizhou garrison before the defeat of Zhongbo. After the commander died in the battle, he was promoted to the position by Zhou Gui. Before Shen Zechuan arrived in Cizhou, Yin Chang had always been a polished commander.

This man was about the same age as Ji Gang. He loved to drink and had a beard. The most annoying thing in his life was taking a shower, so he looked particularly slovenly. He and Qiao Tianya were kindred spirits. Before Qiao Tianya stopped drinking, the two of them often drank together.

Kong Ling looked hesitant and said, “Yin Chang is already old and has been away from the battlefield for several years. I’m afraid it will be difficult for him to fight.”

Zhou Gui did not agree this time and said: “A veteran general has his own advantages. If the prince is willing to send troops, he will definitely go all out.”

“In addition to Yin Chang,” Shen Zechuan said unexpectedly, “Fei Sheng will also accompany us when we send troops to Fanzhou this time.”

Yao Wenyu’s wide sleeves fluttered, and there was a cat lying underneath. He covered it with his hands and said: “Now that the horse road is smooth, military rations can be supplied from Cizhou and Chazhou. It only takes one day to reach Fanzhou.”

“Yes,” Shen Zechuan put the fan bone across his knees and looked at everyone, “Now time is running out. We are bound to win the Fan and Deng states. This battle can only be won quickly.”

Everyone in the audience said yes, and began to whisper among themselves, discussing how to arrange the vacancies in the Yamen that Fan and Deng Prefectures would fill at that time.

* * *

Yin Chang was ordered to send troops, and Fei Sheng accompanied him with forty royal guards.

Fei Sheng only met Yin Chang before leaving. This conductor had whiter hair than Ji Gang’s, was short in stature, and had a red nose with rosacea.Fei Sheng saluted Yin Chang in front of the horse. Yin Chang seemed to be still drunk and muttered: “Get up.”

Fei Sheng made a special trip to learn from Qiao Tianya and brought good wine to honor Yin Chang.Yin Chang opened it, sniffed it, and shouted “OK” with such a loud voice that Fei Sheng couldn’t hold his horse steady.

Fei Sheng saw that Yin Chang was about to drink now, so he quickly raised his hand to stop him, and said with a smile: “Mr. Yin, wait a minute, this wine is strong, and it will be difficult to walk on the road when you are drunk. When we return home, I will be your host and stay drunk for a while!”

Yin Chang’s nose twitched as if he was extremely hungry, and he took several sips while Fei Sheng was talking.He felt comfortable all over after drinking, his nose became even redder, he breathed hot air continuously, patted Fei Sheng heavily on the shoulder, and said loudly: “You don’t have to worry, kid. I have been gambling for more than ten years, and I can figure out the way with my eyes closed! This wine makes me more awake the more I drink, and it refreshes me on the road!”

Fei Sheng estimated Yin Chang’s age and felt that if this battle hadn’t been against Fanzhou, he would have wanted to leave immediately – this bad old man didn’t look like someone who knew how to fight!He thought so in his heart, and said with a smile: “Okay, I will obey your command this time.” He led Yin Chang’s horse and said, “Shall I help you mount the horse?”

Yin Chang tied the wine bag around his waist, patted it, smiled at Fei Sheng, and said, “Watch it, I’ll do it myself-”

“Hey,” Fei Sheng saw that Yin Chang’s foot on the saddle had slipped, and he quickly helped the old man with quick eyes and hands, and hurriedly ordered, “Stay on top!”

Fei Sheng supported Yin Chang and found that the old man’s legs were thick and heavy.He helped Yin Chang onto the horse, thinking that the old man had something, maybe he could actually do it.But not long after, Yin Chang fell asleep on the horse and almost slipped off the horse several times, all because Fei Sheng asked people to keep an eye on him.

Cizhou was not far from Fanzhou. It was only two days’ journey, and Fei Sheng was worried about walking, fearing that the general would fall to his death before he reached Fanzhou.After a smooth journey, they finally arrived at the place and set up camp. Fei Sheng was waiting for Yin Chang to arrange the military affairs for the siege. Unexpectedly, the old man entered the tent and fell asleep. He snored like thunder in an instant and could not wake up no matter how noisy he was.

Fei Sheng stood outside the tent and looked around. The Cizhou garrison was all new recruits. Yin Chang didn’t even arrange a night patrol team. They were just rolling everywhere like melon eggs, without any momentum.

Damn it.

Fei Sheng spat and wanted to write a letter to Shen Zechuan now.Jinyiwei had no choice but to do the night patrol himself. Fei Sheng stayed at camp until dawn, with red eyes, he watched Yin Chang come out of the tent in high spirits, and forced a smile on his frozen face.

“Sleep well, Mr. Yin,” Fei Sheng rubbed his hands and feet, “When do you think we will attack the city?”

Yin Chang sat down, poured wine from the wine bag, drank only two small glasses, and said: “No hurry, no hurry.”

Fei Sheng received an order for a quick victory. He said: “There has been no wind or snow these days. If you miss it, it will be difficult to fight.”

Yin Chang sipped his wine, looked in the direction of Fanzhou, shook his beard while sipping, and said, “Why are you so anxious? I don’t think it’s time yet.”

Fei Sheng guessed that the old man was afraid of fighting. There was no such person as Yin Chang in Jinyiwei’s case files.Fei Sheng looked through Cizhou’s case files when he was taking notes. Yin Chang had no merit before the defeat. He was promoted to the commander’s rank only because the generals of the Cizhou garrison died and he met the good old man Zhou Gui. He was promoted according to seniority.

Even after Yin Chang was promoted to commander, he had no sense of presence.He was drinking when Zhou Gui and Kong Ling were reclaiming wasteland, and he was still drinking when the fallen bandits headed by Lei Changming repeatedly harassed Cizhou. Even if the Cizhou garrison was rebuilt, he was like a decoration and had no effect at all.

Shen Zechuan assigned Yin Chang to fight this time because Cizhou indeed had no generals, and also because Fanzhou was easy to fight and had no difficulties.The Cizhou garrison has a chance to stand on its own, and this is a good opportunity. It doesn’t need to be a strong general, it just needs to be taken naturally.

Fei Sheng was thinking about it as he saw Yin Chang sitting opposite, kicking off his boots and starting to pick at his feet.He wanted to say something, but the old man’s athlete’s foot prevented him from speaking.He stood up in a hurry, hugged Yin Chang, and ran away to get some air.

Yin Chang moved his toes and cleaned all the gaps.He hadn’t taken a shower in almost two months, and now he couldn’t stand the fumes anymore, holding his feet and muttering.

Hai Rigu stayed at the Beiyuan campus, while Shen Zechuan left Scorpion here.They didn’t get along well with the Cizhou garrison at first, and they were always scolded.Later, Jin Yiwei intervened to mediate, so that the two sides did not start a fight.

Hai Rigu had just finished cleaning himself up. He took a bath shirtless in such a cold weather. When he walked back from the well, he saw that the camp door was wide open.

The dark and dull heavy armor swept in, trampling the mud hidden under the thin snow and splashing all over the sea.He cursed in a low voice, wiped his face, and saw that the leading horse turned its head and stared at him.

Hai Rigu recognized Lang Tao Xuejin. He raised the wooden basin in his hand and said honestly: “Hello, Second Master.”

Xiao Chiye was covered under heavy armor, not even his eyes exposed.He’s overly stalwart body looked extremely oppressive on horseback, because Lang Tao Xuejin’s constant approach made Hai Rigu have to look up at He.

“The prince said he wanted to keep me,” Hai Rigu was still wearing his cloth shoes. He glanced at the surrounding Libei cavalry who were eyeing him eagerly, and then looked at Xiao Chiye again, “…I think he is right.”

“I’ll give you a horse today,” Xiao Chiye said in a low voice, “Bring your soldiers to the school field.”

Hai Rigu understood what Xiao Chiye was going to do, and he had been training here with the Libei Cavalry in recent days.He put down the wooden basin, kicked on his cloth shoes, and said, “I can still bring my hammer… Please try our new formation.”

Lang Tao Xue’s lapel was breathing hot air, and the heavily armored horse approached again, forcing Hai Rigu to retreat.

Xiao Chiye said: “New formation?”

Hai Rigu took a step back and immediately told the truth: “I learned it from an old man,” he raised his finger and pointed at his nose, “an old man with a red nose.”