At the beginning, the little koi carp was grabbed by a wolf and became the favorite of the beasts.

In the evening, all the young and old of the Zheng family were here. If the house wasn't big enough, there would really be no place to stay.

Because there were so many people, we could only eat in two rooms, and it was still very crowded.

After dinner, everyone crowded in the main room and chatted. Everyone was very energetic, and no one wanted to go back to the room to sleep.

Zheng Gensheng looked at the room full of brats and felt like his head was spinning. Not to mention anything else, it would take him a long time just to remember their names.

Fortunately, the boss lived up to his expectations and gave birth to a baby girl. From now on, he will also have a good granddaughter.

Seeing him staring at him, Boss Zheng couldn't help but ask: "Second uncle, what are you doing in the military camp?"

I heard that the military camp is very strict. If you have no identity or background, you may not have a position even if you live until you die.

Zheng Gensheng didn't intend to hide it. He took out the token from his arms and said, "I am a general in the army. This time I returned to Beijing and was named 'Pingxi King' by the emperor."

Everyone in the room was shocked when they heard that his identity was the general.

"No way, second uncle, you are actually a general, you are so awesome!"

"Is it fun for Grandpa Second to lead troops to fight? Isn't it very mighty?"

"Second Grandpa, do you know martial arts? Can you teach me? I also want to be a general."

……

A group of boys gathered around, chattering non-stop, and wanted to hear what he said about the military camp.

Zheng Gensheng was a little dizzy from their quarrel and could not hear a word clearly.

"Go, go, go. I haven't finished asking yet. Go and wait."

Boss Zheng rushed them to the side, and then asked: "Second uncle, since you are a general, why haven't you come back to see me for so many years? My father and the others often talk about you."

In fact, he had long thought that his second uncle was gone, but he was afraid of being beaten and did not dare to mention it in front of his father. Who would have thought that not only did he survive, he also became a general.

"I'm back when I'm back. Why are you asking about the past? As long as you're doing well now, it's better than anything else." Father Zheng glared at him, a little dissatisfied.

He believed that the second brother must have his own reasons for not coming back for so many years.

Zheng Gensheng's expression did not change much, he just shook his head helplessly, and then said slowly: "Actually, when I first entered the military camp, I was just a gang leader, responsible for cooking for the military camp, and I did this for three years."

"I feel like cooking is pretty good. At least it's not dangerous." Father Zheng said nonchalantly.

"My father is right, having enough to eat and getting military pay is much better than going to the front line to kill the enemy." Boss Zheng also nodded in agreement.

Zheng Gensheng smiled bitterly and continued: "I thought so at the beginning, but the reality is not that simple. The imperial court has so much money to pay the soldiers. It would be good to have enough to eat."

The military salary mentioned when applying was just to attract people.

Boss Zheng and others were silent. They could not imagine what it was like to be dragged into a war without enough food.

"Why didn't Second Grandpa sneak back? He wouldn't be hungry when he came back." Jin Bao suddenly asked.

Zheng Gensheng was amused by her innocence and explained: "A deserter will be beheaded. Once you enter the military camp, you will never be able to return home. Unless you are physically disabled or become a general, you will have the opportunity to return home."

In such an important border area, there is no shortage of soldiers to defend it. Sometimes there are even more soldiers killed in battle than new ones. How can we easily let them go home?

Jinbao nodded his head, sighed and said, "Fortunately, the second grandfather is a general and can come back to see us."

I don’t know if Daddy Guo and Hua Niang are back.

"Yes, fortunately the second grandfather was lucky, otherwise he would still be a soldier now." Zheng Gensheng sighed.

Mei Hua became addicted and asked anxiously: "Second uncle, please tell us, how did you become the general?"

"Actually, I only became a general a few years ago. If it weren't for my desperate military exploits and the old general's recommendation before he died, I wouldn't have been able to take the general position." Speaking of the old general, Zheng Gensheng's eyes sparkled. Showing a touch of sadness.

If it weren't for the old general, he wouldn't be where he is today.

He unconsciously fell into memories:

"The first time I went to the battlefield, I was dragged to fill up the ranks. I remember that many people died in that battle. It was also because of that time that I met the old general.

He was injured and was knocked off his horse by the enemy. I saw a spear pointed at his chest. I didn’t know where I got the courage at that time, so I threw myself in front of him..."

Hearing this, everyone's hearts were in their throats, as if they had seen it with their own eyes.

Zheng Gensheng took a sip of tea and continued: "The old general was rescued, and I was in a coma for three days before I woke up. But since then, I have changed from a gang leader to a real warrior."

Being pierced by a spear and being comatose for three days, wouldn't it be like walking away from hell?

Everyone couldn't help but have red eyes, especially Father Zheng. If the children weren't here, he would probably cry on the spot.

"Second Grandpa, does it hurt?" Jin Bao touched his chest with his little hand and asked distressedly.

Zheng Gensheng held her little hand in his palm and said with a smile: "It doesn't hurt. Don't you think the second grandpa is fine now?"

"Actually, I was a blessing in disguise that time. Since then, the old general has been paying attention to me, and I have had the opportunity to be promoted."

"Then why don't you go home to report that you are safe?" Father Zheng's voice was choked with sobs, but there was no trace of complaint, only full of heartache.

Zheng Gensheng looked guilty and lowered his head and said: "As long as there is war at the border, I have to go into battle to kill the enemy. Every time I go into battle, I have my head in my waistband and my life or death is uncertain. Rather than let you know the news about me and worry about me, it is better to hide it. This way, even if I die, you will not receive the news that I died in battle."

Whether you are a soldier or a general, you have to go into battle to kill the enemy. Every battle is not a narrow escape. No one is sure which day he will die on the battlefield.

"you……"

Father Zheng choked. For them, no news was indeed much better than the news of death in battle. At least they could still have a glimmer of hope.

"Actually, after I became a general, I wanted to send some money back, but I was too poor as a general. Although I had military pay, I subsidized it all in the military camp. I couldn't bear to see the soldiers going to the battlefield hungry. I …”

Father Zheng interrupted him and said angrily: "Second brother, do you think we need the money you exchanged for your life? No amount of money is as important as your safety."

Over the years, they have always prayed for his safe return and never thought about those mundane things.

Zheng Gensheng smiled and said: "I know, so I wanted to come back to see you in person instead of a cold letter, and I did it!"

Not only did he save the border, he also came back alive.