Seeing him looking over, the general waved to him again.

Zhou Lang galloped over on his horse and saluted the general who called him with clasped fists.

"Ministry position."

The general laughed, pointed at Liu Lang and said to everyone.

"At that time, food and grass were in short supply, and we could not retreat or be trapped. So Zhou Shijin led 20 people to raid Duanshan Mountain and found a food storage location for the Western Bandits. This not only cost the Western Bandits, but also enriched us."

After hearing this, everyone was stunned and praised one after another.

"The minister's position is ridiculously praised. It's because the scouts made a profit through the investigation, and it's because the soldiers were so brave." Zhou Lang said, not showing any signs of pride in the face of the praise.

Being able to fight well without taking any credit, this is simply a role model for young people!

The more such young people the better!

This remark attracted a lot of praise, and all the generals went to the official hall for a moment of joking.

When we walked into the streets of the inner city, we were greeted by the families of generals and officers. Their beloved wives, beloved children, and beautiful concubines were lively and weeping and laughing, which was no worse than outside the city.

"Rokuro, Rokuro."

Zhou Lang, who was walking in the crowd and joking with his uncles and brothers from the Zhou family who came to greet him, was stunned for a moment when he heard the sound. He turned around and saw Xu Sigen in the crowd looking over with a smile.

Seeing him looking over, Xu Sigen cupped his fists and saluted as a welcoming gesture.

What is it?

Also as a relative?

Liu Lang felt a little uncomfortable and was hesitant to meet him when Xu Sigen turned around and walked away.

In fact, he has no relatives anymore...

There were seven brothers when he came, but now he was the only one left.

Looking at the figure slowly walking away in the crowd, Zhou Lang felt sour in his heart.

"Mukuro!"

Someone tapped him on the shoulder and shouted.

Saturday Lang came to his senses.

"Go quickly, General Zhong wants to see you." said an elder brother.

Liu Lang nodded and watched the generals in front of him step into the official hall. He also hurriedly stepped forward. When he entered the door, he looked back and saw that Xu Sigen could no longer be seen on the street.

When night fell, the celebration banquet was in full swing in the official hall, and countless fireworks bloomed in the night sky. The gorgeous fireworks made even drunk people couldn't help but look up.

"Flying really high, isn't it?"

Someone said in my ear.

Liu Lang hurriedly turned around and saw that it was Zhong Chengbu. He quickly dropped his wine bowl and saluted.

Zhong Chengbu reached out and patted his shoulder, stood up and looked up at the sky.

"These are the best and latest fireworks from the Li family specially sent from the capital on an urgent basis." He smiled and pointed at the night sky, "Just to celebrate today."

Zhou Lang thanked the general.

Zhong Chengbu turned to look at him, looked at him, and smiled.

"Yes, both the divine arm bow and you, the imperial concubine promoted by the emperor himself, have lived up to their reputations," he said.

"Thank you for the compliment, General." Zhou Lang made a facelift and saluted.

"You're welcome, you deserve this. I don't praise you just because I praise you. There are good things in Beijing again." Zhong Chengbu said with a smile, "Do you want to try it again? Maybe you can still do it in Beijing.

It’s been promoted to two levels.”

"It's enough that luck favors you once. Let's leave it to others." Zhou Lang said with a sullen face.

Zhong Chengbu laughed.

"Children are quite awkward." He said, "Okay, pack it up, come with me to Beijing to show your merits, and by the way, bring back new things that are said to make thousands of people cry when they are heard."

After saying that, he raised his feet and walked away.

Going to Beijing?

Liu Lang was a little surprised and looked at Zhong Chengbu who turned around and went back to drink with many generals.

Going to Beijing...

A victory made the first month of the new year lively in the entire northwest, and everyone walking on the street looked relaxed.

The sound of crackling firecrackers in the alley never stops from morning to night.

"….There are better times."

Xu Sigen, who was sitting in the yard and mending a pair of shoes with his own hands, said.

There were four or five children in new winter clothes sitting in the yard, listening to him with wide eyes.

"Uncle Xu, is there anything better?" they asked in unison.

"Yes, half of the territory has been wiped out now. When the other half is wiped out in the future, our troops and horses will be strong so that the Western thieves will no longer dare to invade easily. No matter whether it is winter, summer, spring or autumn, the people will not worry. That will be a better and more stable life."

Xu Sigen said.

Outside the door, two women came in carrying a pot. The smell of meat attracted the children to huff and puff around them.

"Master Xu," one of the neighbor women said, "the meat has been stewed for you."

Xu Sigen hurriedly thanked him with a smile, and invited the children who were already drooling to eat.

"How can this happen? How can this happen?" The two women refused and drove the children out, "We haven't eaten what Mr. Xu gave us, so why are we here to eat yours?"

Xu Sigen smiled.

A woman's sharp eyes saw the work in Xu Sigen's hands, and she suddenly became anxious again.

"Master Xu, how can you use your needle and thread in this new year!" she shouted.

"It's broken. I just have time to repair it." Xu Sigen said.

The women put down the pot and came forward to snatch it away, shouting, and repeatedly told them the rules of the first month.

"You men don't remember this." A woman said after a moment of hesitation, "Master Xu, you are not young anymore. I don't know what kind of wife you want to find to start a family..."

Xu Sigen smiled.

"I don't plan to have a family anymore," he said.

It's hard to find such a rich, powerful and good-looking man. If you don't have a family, you actually have to choose carefully. The two women looked at each other and decided to play matchmaker again. A light cough came from outside the door.

People in the courtyard looked over and saw a young man standing with his hands down.

This young man looked unusual in his attire, and the two women hurriedly bowed their heads and left in panic.

"Zhou Shijin, why are you here?" Xu Sigan said with a smile, extending his hand to invite, "Come in and sit down."

Liu Lang didn't come in, he just stood by the door.

"I'm going to the capital, do you have anything to take with me?" he asked.

Xu Sigen was stunned for a moment, then nodded happily.

"Yes, yes, please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away," he said.

Liu Zuolang stood at the entrance of the courtyard. He felt even more uncomfortable when he saw the neighborhood children surrounding him, so he stepped in and looked at the courtyard while waiting.

The yard is very clean, but I don't know if it's an illusion, but it always feels a bit desolate, maybe because it's less popular.

Xu Sigen walked out carrying a big baggage.

"Then there will be a labor ban." He said with a smile, "They are all divided inside, one for the eldest brother and one for the younger sister. You can tell at a glance."

Zhou Lang hummed, and the person beside him hurriedly reached out to take it.

There was a moment of silence in the courtyard.

"Why don't you get married?" Zhou Lang suddenly asked.

Xu Sigen didn't expect him to ask this, so he was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.

"It's nothing, I just want them to be alone underground. I always don't want to be too busy around me." He said, "But maybe, when I get older, I may want to start a family again."

After saying this, he smiled and saluted.

"Thank you for thinking about me," he said.

Liu Lang hummed uncomfortably, turned and walked away, walked a few steps and stopped at the door.

"That's not right. I think they don't like you being alone either," he said.

After saying that, he walked out quickly, got on his horse, and left before Xu Sigen could follow him.

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Although it is already the tenth day of the first lunar month, the spirit of the New Year in Beijing is still there, and it is becoming more lively with the upcoming fifteenth day.
To be continued...