Chapter 255 Going Home
"Brother Yang, can you arrange a few people for me?" Wang Bin listened to the conversation between the two and his mind moved slightly. He couldn't help but speak.

Of course, his purpose was not to favor a few of Yang's children, but to establish a good relationship with Yang Zhengshan and build some closer relations.

Yang Zhengshan thought for a moment and said, "Chengche and Qinwu are both good. If you are transferred from Songzhou Guard, you can take them with you. They should be able to help you!"

He also understood Wang Bin's thoughts. This was a good thing and he was happy to see it happen.

After this battle, Wang Bin will definitely be promoted. With his military achievements, he will at least be promoted to the next level and become the deputy general of the border town.

But he would definitely not stay in Chongshan Town, as there was no position of deputy general for him in Chongshan Town.

There are only a few outstanding talents among the Yang family's children, Mingwu, Chengze, Chengxu, Chengche, Qinwu and Mingzhen. In total, only these six people have good abilities.

Part of the reason why they were able to succeed was because Yang Zhengshan personally taught them, but Yang Zhengshan could not turn stone into gold. Some people are just not good at working in officialdom and cannot be forced.

Take Yang Mingcheng for example. This fool entered the officialdom and would probably be sold out and help others count money.

For example, among the ten people who initially followed Yang Zhengshan, except Mingwu and Chengze, the other five had mediocre qualifications.

"Okay, when I get promoted, I will take them with me!" Wang Bin laughed.

The three of them continued drinking, one glass after another, and soon finished the whole pot of wine.

Wang Bin held the empty wine jug and said with some dissatisfaction, "You're no longer interested just now! I must have a good drink when I get back!"

……

After capturing Fushan City, the Zhenbiao Battalion and the three reinforcement battalions launched attacks one after another, and it took more than half a month to clear the area north of Fushan City.

In early July, the 30,000 Zhenbiao Camp and the last 30,000 Hu cavalry of the Donghai Hu tribe fought a decisive battle at Ciwen Mountain. The two sides fought for a day and a night. Finally, the three tribes of Omubu, Chahar and Duosor fled into the snowfields. From then on, the thousand-mile territory south of Ciwen Mountain was all incorporated into Dayong's territory.

In mid-July, under pressure from the western army led by Ji Feiyu, the Ula clan fled into the territory of the Wulianghu tribe. The Wulianghu tribe sent 10,000 cavalry to support them, causing the western army to return empty-handed.

The joining of the Ula clan to the Wulianghu tribe represented the complete demise of the Daling Dynasty, which had been established for several years, and the complete disintegration of the Donghaihu tribe entrenched in the north.

In late July, Yang Zhengshan, who had rested outside Fushan City for a month, finally set out on his journey home.

Wang Bin's eastern route was the first to withdraw. There was no other way. In this war, Wang Bin's reinforcement battalion suffered heavy losses. However, apart from Zhou Lan, Wang Bin also made the most contributions.

All the credit for Yang Zhengshan should be shared by Wang Bin, after all, Wang Bin was the main general of the western route.

If subordinates do well, it is because their leaders give good instructions.

Liang Chu personally went out of the city to see Wang Bin and Yang Zhengshan off on their journey home.

Looking at the slowly moving team, Liang Chu showed a worried look on his face.

"Master Hou, what's going on?"

Zhou Lan, who was standing next to him, noticed his strangeness and asked.

Liang Chu shook his head slightly, "Nothing, it's just that it's time for me to go back to Kyoto!"

Zhou Lan frowned slightly, "Why?"

Although the war is over, there are still many matters that need to be dealt with in Chongshan Town.

Especially in the northern area thousands of miles away, the court will inevitably include it in the jurisdiction of Chongshan Town, set up garrisons, relocate military households, reclaim wasteland, etc. There are many complicated matters to deal with.

At this time, Liang Chu should continue to preside over the affairs of Chongshan Town.

"Some people don't want me to stay in Chongshan Town, some people think my contributions are great enough, and some people are worried that I will become powerful and influential. In short, there are many reasons!"

Zhou Lan sneered, "Maybe someone wants to pick peaches!"

The war is over, and the subsequent credits are all ready-made. Naturally, some people are jealous of Liang Chu's position at this time.

"Your Majesty will not stop it?"

"Your Majesty is old!"

Liang Chu said in a low voice.

Zhou Lan suddenly realized.

Your Majesty is getting old, and his suspicion and vigilance are growing.

Perhaps Your Majesty also feels that Liang Chu's contributions are great enough, and is also on guard against Liang Chu's self-reliance in terms of military power.

Or perhaps His Majesty felt that transferring Liang Chu back to Kyoto would make him feel more at ease.

It is not the case that he would abandon the donkey after it has done its work. Although Emperor Chengping is suspicious, he is not to the point of being unable to distinguish right from wrong.

"Let's go, it's just in time for us to go back together!"

Although Liang Chu was dissatisfied with this, he was able to take it easy and would not feel self-pity about it.

……

The closer they got to Anyuan City, the heavier Yang Zhengshan's mood became.

This time he not only brought back victory and credit, but also brought back the ashes and heroic souls of his comrades.

Da da da~~
The sound of horse hooves came from the front. It was Xie Yuan and Yang Minghao who had received the news in advance and rushed over.

"grown ups!"

The two men ran over with a dozen people.

Yang Zhengshan waved his hand, said nothing, and continued walking towards Anyuan City.

The soldiers behind him said nothing. In the middle of the team were more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages, with only jars on them.

It had been too long, the body had long been burned, and all they brought back were the ashes.

The custom of Dayong is to rest in peace, and burial is mainly the main method. However, burial can also be chosen in some special circumstances. For example, if an ordinary person dies in a foreign land, it would cost a lot of money to send the body back to his hometown for burial, so he can only be cremated and the ashes sent back to his hometown for burial.

For example, for soldiers who died in battle, if conditions permit, their ashes can be brought back. If there are no ashes, then they can only build a cenotaph.

Of the more than a thousand soldiers in the garrison camp, only half returned, and the remaining half were buried in the north.

Looking at the black jars on the carriage, Xie Yuan and Yang Minghao's minds froze, and they silently followed the team and slowly walked towards Anyuan City.

When the team arrived at the city gate, many people inside and outside the city gate realized that the garrison battalion that had gone out to fight had returned today.

Yang Zhengshan rode his horse into the city in a swaggering manner, and a group of soldiers followed behind him with stern expressions.

The atmosphere of the entire team seemed heavy and solemn.

The heavy feeling came from the fact that they would soon face the families of their fallen comrades, and the solemn feeling came from the fact that the murderous aura that had accumulated over this period of time had not yet dissipated.

When the people on the street saw this scene, they all retreated. The solemn atmosphere made the people silent and they stood on both sides of the street without daring to make a sound.

The team entered the city from the north gate and headed south along the street. When passing by the garrison office, Yang Zhengshan saw Yu Qingyi.

Yu Qingyi held her waist, sticking out her belly, and looked at him eagerly.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, but he didn't laugh in the end.

"Mother!"

Yang Yunxue stood beside Yu Qingyi and shrank her neck in fear.

The strong murderous aura was like a biting cold wind, which made her feel afraid.

Yu Qingyi took a deep breath and said softly, "It's okay. Isn't your father fine? Don't worry!"

Ever since Yang Zhengshan went off to the battlefield, the atmosphere at home has become a little quiet. Everyone is worried about Yang Zhengshan, but no one dares to say it out loud because Yu Qingyi is pregnant, and everyone is afraid that mentioning Yang Zhengshan will make her even more worried.

Yu Qingyi also knew what everyone was thinking, so she tried her best to appear calm on weekdays and rarely mentioned Yang Zhengshan.

The team passed through the streets and soon arrived at Chengguanbao in the south of the city.

Returning to the familiar city gate fort, the soldiers relaxed.

After letting the soldiers go back to their rooms to rest, Yang Zhengshan called Xie Yuan, Yang Minghao and others to the main hall.

"Ming Zhen, give Lord Xie the list of the fallen soldiers!"

Upon hearing this, Ming Zhen quickly handed the list he had prepared long ago to Xie Yuan.

Xie Yuan took the list, opened it and glanced at it, a strange look flashed in his eyes, "Sir, this is it!"

"You should prepare to bury our brothers in five days! The cemetery and coffins must be prepared in advance!"

"As for the pension, it will be paid according to the highest standards of the imperial court. Han Cheng, Dashan, Mingzhen, you will take the pension and go to each household to report the death in the next three days!"

"Let the family come to the funeral in five days!"

Although they have returned, their previous spoils have not been delivered yet and are currently all in Jiacheng.

Therefore, the pension payment can only be made from the account of the garrison office.

When their spoils are shipped back from Jiacheng, Yang Zhengshan will send another copy to their families.

"Here!"

Everyone responded.

Yang Zhengshan waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's all go home first!"

After arranging things, Yang Zhengshan and Yang Minghao left Chengguanbao. Then the soldiers also left Chengguanbao and went home to reunite with their families.

After returning to the Yang family, Yang Zhengshan immediately felt the warmth of home.

"The master is back!"

Wu Hai, who was standing at the door, saw Yang Zhengshan and immediately shouted inside.

Before Yang Zhengshan reached the door, he saw a group of people walking out.

Two maids supported Yu Qingyi, Yang Mingcheng stood behind Yu Qingyi, and behind them were Wang, Li, Liang, Yunxue, Yunqiao and so on.

"master!"

Yu Qingyi looked at Yang Zhengshan with tears in her eyes.

Yang Zhengshan quickly jumped off the horse, held her up with his hand, and smiled brightly, "Why, are you thinking about your husband?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingyi's brewing emotions suddenly turned into embarrassment, "The children are here, can't you be serious!"

"Hahaha~~" Yang Zhengshan laughed.

"Grandpa, I miss you!"

"Grandpa, I missed you too!"

Two little girls squeezed out of the crowd, hugged Yang Zhengshan's thighs and shouted.

Yang Zhengshan quickly bent down and picked up the two little girls, "Grandpa misses Wanting and Miao'er too!"

Yang Wanting, Yang Mingzhi's youngest daughter, is four years old this year.

Jiang Miao, this little girl is also four years old now, she is three months older than Wanting.

Before, Yang Wanting had been in Jianning Guard. After coming to the Yang family, she was initially unfamiliar with Yang Zhengshan. However, after a few months, the girl became very fond of being close to Yang Zhengshan.

As for Jiang Miao, there is no need to say more. This girl was named by Yang Zhengshan and she has liked staying with Yang Zhengshan since she was a child.

"Grandpa, there's me!"

"Grandpa!"

"grandfather!"

After a while, Yang Zhengshan was surrounded by a group of little rascals.

Yang Zhengshan lowered his head and counted them: Yang Chengye, Yang Chengmao, Yang Wanqing, Yang Wanting, Yang Chengxian, Jiang Ning, Jiang Miao, as well as Yang Wanyi held by Wang and the unnamed baby in Liang's arms.

Four grandsons, three granddaughters, one grandson-in-law and one granddaughter-in-law!

What does it mean to have a house full of children and grandchildren? This is it!

A group of little guys were making so much noise that they pushed Yu Qingyi aside.

"Okay, okay, stop shouting and go home!"

Yang Zhengshan felt a flock of crows flying overhead, caw-cawing non-stop and making a very noisy sound.

"Go home, go home!" Yu Qingyi also said hurriedly.

She was also annoyed by the noise during this period. Children at home are usually noisy, but the noise can feel noisy if it lasts for too long.

(End of this chapter)