Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

The snow was not heavy, but snowing in early November was not a good sign, especially with the sudden drop in temperature that followed. The north wind was howling, and it was freezing cold. The leaves on the trees fell one after another, as if winter had arrived overnight without even a transition.

As Gu Huanxi walked out of the house wrapped in a cloak, she couldn't help shivering. She quickly put on her hood and led her daughter to the playground.

The snow on the road had been cleared, but it was still slippery. She walked very carefully, holding her daughter's hand tightly, and reminded her from time to time, "Be careful, don't go too fast, watch your step..."

Ah Li listened with a smile, saying "umm, ahh" obediently. The little red hat she wore was decorated with two furry balls of thread, which swayed back and forth as she walked. She was so adorable.

On the track around the sports field, Gu Xiaoyu and others have already started exercising. They are all wearing light clothes and are running vigorously.

As soon as Ah Li arrived, he let go of his mother's hand, stretched out his short legs, and chased after her with all his might, showing the spirit of a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger.

Gu Huanxi smiled as she watched, and seeing that the people who were taking care of her daughter were following her diligently, she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast with peace of mind.

Although the husband who supports the family is not at home, life is not compromised at all, especially the three meals a day. Gu Huanxi arranges them personally so that the children not only have enough to eat and drink, but also get a pleasant and satisfying experience from every meal.

Therefore, she put a lot of thought into food and was willing to spend the effort to prepare it. She cooked different dishes every day and enjoyed watching the children eat with relish.

This morning she made soup dumplings. In order to make the soup rich, she prepared pork skin jelly in advance, wrapped it in thin skin, and steamed it in a steamer. The jelly turned into juice. When you pick it up with chopsticks, you can see the soup flowing inside. When you take a bite, the taste is simply amazing.

In addition, she also wrapped a few baskets of three fresh ingredients, including dried shrimps, black fungus, eggs, and some leeks. The fillings smelled fresh and tasted amazing, especially in the winter when there are few green leafy vegetables. The fresh leeks become very precious and rare.

The chives were planted in the greenhouse of the plum garden. There were not many, just two rows. The fertilizer made by my daughter was used, and the chives grew lush and green. It was so promising that a crop could be harvested in half a month. Gu Huanxi did not enjoy them all to herself, but always sent some to the Sun family and the Lu family. Today was no exception.

In addition, we also picked some other vegetables grown in the greenhouse to fill a basket, and added some side dishes for hot pot, and finally the popular peppers and tomatoes.

After finishing their work, the children came into the greenhouse chatting and laughing. Breakfast was placed there. It was warm and beautiful, a double enjoyment for both body and mind.

"Hurry up and sit down and eat. How does it taste? Take a bite first to let out the heat, so you don't get burned..."

Thanks to her reminder, the children avoided having their tongues burned by the rich soup.

Ah Li praised with amazement, "Wow, it smells so good, it's so delicious..."

Gu Xiaoyu also nodded vigorously in agreement, holding a mouthful of rich soup in his mouth and squinting his eyes in satisfaction.

Lu Changzhi was sweet-mouthed. While eating, he praised, "Aunt is amazing. No matter what she cooks, it tastes delicious. I went to the palace with my grandfather for banquets, and I felt that the cooking skills of the imperial chefs could not compare to yours..."

Sun Yongyan said, "Mother often praises you for your kindness and dexterity at home."

Gu Huanxi listened with a smile. Who doesn't like to hear nice words? Being recognized for her hard work is the best reward for her.

After dinner, she sent several children to school. She made sure they were dressed neatly, with cloaks, gloves, hand warmers, and masks. She repeatedly reminded them, "The weather has changed. It's easiest to get sick at this time. Don't think it's troublesome. Pay attention to everything you need to pay attention to. If someone in the class has a cough or fever, you must wear a mask to avoid being infected by the disease..."

Several children agreed obediently.

"Study hard and I'll prepare hot pot for you guys when we get back tonight. Today we have beef slices..."

"Okay..."

The cheers faded away with the sound of horses' pedaling. Gu Huanxi waited until the car turned a corner before holding her daughter's hand and walking back. Now her daughter no longer cried to go to school. She could learn at home, which was freer than in academy. Most importantly, she had time to take care of the flowers and plants, as well as the vegetables and medicinal herbs in the fields. That was her favorite, instead of sitting in the classroom, shaking her head and reciting articles that she couldn't understand.

The mother and daughter each have their own hobbies and neither of them disturbs the other. While Ah Li is loosening the soil and applying fertilizer to the vegetables with a small shovel, Gu Huanxi is looking at the account book that has been sent to her. While Ah Li is watering the flowers and plants, Gu Huanxi is arranging tasks for the housekeepers in the mansion. While Ah Li is flipping through the medical books left to her by Doctor Jiao, Gu Huanxi is reading her favorite storybook to pass the time. The atmosphere between the mother and daughter is harmonious.

It’s just a pity for Xu Huaiyi, he didn’t have such peaceful days. After more than 20 days of long journey, they finally reached their destination Chuzhou, which was the main battlefield and the place where Japanese pirates were most rampant.

The timing of their arrival was also delicate. The army had just suffered a defeat and was beaten to a pulp. The people were restless and uneasy. Now that they had arrived, how could they be expected to be treated with a good face?

There wasn't even a proper reception, let alone a welcoming banquet. The commander was injured, and his wound was quite serious. He drank several bowls of medicine and fell into a deep sleep. I don't know if he can survive. Who would be in the mood to welcome the newcomers?

However, the addition of fresh blood is indeed a timely relief, especially for the lower-level soldiers. It is a good thing because they don't have to charge into battle for the time being and can finally take a breath.

Therefore, when Xu Huaiyi and other talents had just set up camp and didn't know anything about anything, they were temporarily conscripted and rushed to the battlefield. They fought a small battle with the Japanese pirates and barely won.

You know, they have been running around for so many days and are already exhausted. They have no time to rest and are rushing into the battle. What are their chances of winning?

Moreover, they knew nothing about the war and the Japanese pirates. They were completely ignorant and did not give them time to know the enemy or themselves, but just chased them to fight...

This is a show of force and also a test!

Many people were emotional, but they had to obey military orders. Fortunately, they won the battle.

But it also came at a considerable price. The final count of casualties was as high as 30%.

When they returned victorious, some cheered and some were in high spirits. After all, it was a great victory and they got the credit as soon as they arrived. They ignored those who had died and most of them were happy in their hearts.

Xu Huaiyi said nothing, his face showing no emotion, which made people around him feel a little scared.

Zhao Sanyou asked with concern, "Huaiyi, what's wrong with you? Are you scared because it's your first time on the battlefield? Don't be afraid, you will get used to it slowly. I am a military general, this is my duty and my destiny, I dare not have any soft-hearted thoughts..."

Xu Huaiyi wiped his face, his eyes softened a bit, and explained, "I'm not scared, it's just... I haven't gotten used to it for a while, you don't have to worry."

Zhao Sanyou was carefree. Hearing this, he did not doubt anything and laughed, "That's good. Seeing how bravely you killed the pirates, you didn't seem to be afraid. After a few more battles, you will be able to adapt..."

Then he said enviously, "You have done a great deed this time. You must have killed more than a dozen people, right? And you even killed the leader. I will definitely give you a mention when it comes to rewarding you for your merits..."

Xu Huaiyi said, "I was just lucky," and changed the subject, "How is your wound?"

Zhao Sanyou touched his arm and said nonchalantly, "I was cut twice, but the cut was not deep. I avoided most of it. I have applied medicine. It's okay. It will heal in three to five days."

Xu Huaiyi reminded, "You still have to be careful. Don't let the wound come into contact with water in the next few days. You have to take medicine if necessary. If you get a fever, it will be troublesome..."

Zhao Sanyou responded with “Yeah, yeah”.

"Where's Meng Ping?"

"Ah, he was badly injured. He was carried back. Let's go take a look later. There are quite a few injured this time. I wonder if the gold medicine is enough?"

If there are not enough gold wound medicines, they are usually used first by military officers of high rank. Ordinary soldiers mostly rely on resistance. If they can resist, they will live, and if they can't, they will die.

At this point, the atmosphere became depressing for a moment.

This battle was really unpleasant. Xu Huaiyi was very unhappy anyway. Even though he won the first battle and made great contributions, he could not be happy. The people in power, no matter for what purpose and considerations, should not use the soldiers below as rafts. Soldiers can be injured and die, but it should not be done in this way.

After he visited Meng Ping, he felt even more depressed. In the simple tents, more than a dozen soldiers were lying in a mess waiting for rescue. Not only was there a shortage of medicines, but there were also not enough doctors. They could only take care of those with serious injuries first. The others could either be bandaged casually or endure it.

In the treatment center, painful wails could be heard continuously, accompanied from time to time by cries of collapse and despair. Some people had died from their injuries, or could not bear the pain after learning that their legs and feet could not be saved.

Meng Ping was lucky enough that his wound had been treated. He also benefited from his status. The reputation of Jingwu Academy was still very prestigious, so the doctor did not dare to neglect it. He only treated his wound, and it was hard to say what would happen next.

At this moment, doctors' diagnosis and treatment of external injuries are still at a relatively low level. They cannot perform major operations, and can handle minor ones, but they cannot prevent and treat infections. Therefore, once a soldier is injured, whether he can recover depends largely on luck.

Xu Huaiyi avoided people and secretly stuffed an anti-inflammatory pill into Meng Ping's mouth. He also fed him a glass of water and touched his forehead to make sure it was not hot before he dared to leave.

As soon as he got back to his residence, the forced expression he had maintained outside fell apart. He pounded the table angrily and cursed under his breath to express his frustration.

Li Yunting had been following him. Seeing this, he was not surprised and poured him a glass of water. "Calm down. Those bastards can't understand your anger at all. In their eyes, the lives of soldiers are nothing. As long as they can achieve their goals, they won't frown no matter how many lives are sacrificed. They don't even care about winning or losing the war."

How could Xu Huaiyi not know this? Before coming here, he had also guessed and prepared himself mentally. He was not naive enough to think that everyone in the military camp was harmonious and harmonious. If that were the case, he would not have lost one after another. However, he still couldn't accept the real confrontation, especially when he saw the heavy casualties, he almost broke down on the spot.

He kept thinking about his wife and children, and only then did he manage to keep his expression from changing.

Li Yunting added, "We are new here, we have no foundation, and we don't know the situation. Even if we feel resentful and unfair, we can only bear it. There is no place to complain. Even if you think their arrangement is inappropriate and make a fuss, you won't get the result you want. It's nothing more than another game between the parties, and we are still the pawns."

Xu Huaiyi exhaled heavily and smiled bitterly, "I understand. You don't have to worry. No matter how angry I am, I can't let it go. I have a family and I'm not hot-tempered anymore. I will also weigh the pros and cons and shut up when I should. It's just that I feel a little aggrieved..."

Li Yunting smiled and said, "Who in this world doesn't feel aggrieved? Even the emperor sometimes has to bow to his subjects."

Xu Huaiyi choked, glanced at the door, and whispered, "You really dare to say anything..."

Li Yunting said indifferently, "You are not an outsider, how can you report me for disrespecting the emperor?"

"That certainly won't happen..." After all, he didn't have much respect for the emperor.

The two smiled at each other.

The atmosphere finally became a little lighter.

Xu Huaiyi drank two cups of tea and waited until the depression in his chest dissipated a little before he reviewed the previous battle, thinking about what was good about it and what was not well considered. This way, he could accumulate more experience if he had the chance to fight the Japanese pirates again.

Li Yunting was most interested in these things, and he excitedly communicated with him, exchanging their experiences and insights.

Neither of them was injured, and during the battle, they bravely rushed to the front to kill the enemy, performing very well. While others were fighting with fear and trepidation, they were very excited, and seemed to become more courageous as the battle went on.

However, one victory does not mean anything. There are still countless fierce battles waiting for them. Only those who can survive to the end safely can be considered the real winner.

"We can't be proud. We won this battle not because we are so powerful, but because the Japanese pirates were few in number and their equipment was not complete. That's why we got an advantage. No, it was a narrow victory. So many people were sacrificed. How can it be called an advantage?"

Xu Huaiyi sneered mockingly when he said this, "It seems that the one who showed us his power was not without fear at all, and left us a way out. He probably knew that the other side was outnumbered, so he dared to let us go into battle. Otherwise, we came here to support them, but were wiped out right after arriving. It would be unacceptable no matter how we go about it, and the court would not forgive them either."

Li Yunting nodded, "That should be the case. It's not just a show of force, but also a test of our strength and bottom line. Can we fight the pirates and cooperate with their command? They don't dare to let us die openly. The Jinyiwei is here, as well as your master and several princes' men. They will definitely be cautious."

"We sacrificed more than 30% of our troops for our own good..." Xu Huaiyi was still upset. "I'll have to talk to Master about this later. The people above are playing tricks and fighting for power. They shouldn't use the soldiers as cannon fodder. How disheartening it is for everyone. We are here to defend our country, not to be sacrificed for some people."

Li Yunting did not stop him, and said meaningfully, "It can be said that it is best to file a complaint with your uncle. The emperor sent those people here to balance the relationship between the various factions, to restrain each other, to play fewer conspiracies and to focus on fighting the Japanese pirates. If they can't do that, then there is no point in their existence."