After leaving the governor's mansion, Kong Ji did not go to the barracks with Xiang Zhuang and others to select soldiers. Instead, he mounted his horse and hurried to Kong's mansion. Although he had promised Xiang Liang that he would serve as an official in Kuaiji County, Kong Ji did not

Knowing that Xiang Liang would be so eager to place himself in the army, and still be with Xiang Zhuang.

This unexpected position made Kong Ji feel a little confused. He didn't know if he could do it well. He didn't know when he would be able to come back after leaving. His sister Kong Xiuyun was alone in Kuaiji. How would she be able to live?

But everything comes eventually, and he has done all he can. Now that Xiang Liang is putting himself aside, to a certain extent, he wants to become Xiang Zhuang's right-hand man. In this way, the marriage between the Kong family and the Xiang family will be more stable, but another

On the one hand, Kong Ji could see that Xiang Liang was also delaying the Kong family's marriage. He couldn't guess why he was delaying the wedding. But one thing Kong Ji knew was that Xiang Liang suddenly appointed him as a member of the public. It must be because

this matter.

After about a stick of incense, Kong Ji arrived at the door of Kong's mansion. The concierge saw Kong Ji hurried back from all the way. He hurriedly came up to him, took the reins from Kong Ji's hand, and said with a smile:

"Sir, you are back."

Kong Ji nodded, ignored the concierge, and strode towards the courtyard of Kong's mansion.

In the study, Kong Ji picked up a few bundles of bamboo slips, which were his favorite books to read. Although he was on an expedition to Zhu County and fighting a war, it was not easy to carry such items, but Kong Ji could not let go of these books. He was in a dilemma.

Ji finally put the book in the bag.

At this time, he let out a long sigh. His reluctance to leave home made him always depressed. But when he turned around, he saw Kong Xiuyun standing at the door. He didn't know when she came.

Kong Ji forced a smile, walked over and asked, "When did you come? Why didn't you say a word?"

"Brother, are you leaving?" Kong Xiuyun looked a little disappointed. She asked decisively. At this time, she walked over and looked at the baggage on the table. Her heart felt sour and tears fell. At this time, Kong Ji

He quickly hugged his tearful sister and sighed: "Sister, my brother didn't mean to hide it from you."

Patting his sister's shoulder, Kong Ji added: "Today's meeting, Xiang Liang appointed me as a marching officer and asked me to accompany Xiang Zhuang to send troops to Zhu County. We must leave tomorrow, so..."

Having said this, Kong Ji wiped away his sister's tears with a handkerchief before continuing: "That's why I had to come back to pack my luggage!"

"Is my brother going to go on an expedition?" Kong Xiuyun couldn't believe it. Her brother actually became an official in Kuaiji. She originally thought that her brother was going to abandon her and return to Chen County alone. But now she saw that her brother had become a general, and she felt disappointed and sad.

Nothing left, with tears in her eyes, she said with a smile: "My brother is about to go on an expedition, I will go and order the kitchen to make some food, and I will do it for my brother tonight!"

Seeing that his sister was not sad because he was going to travel far away, Kong Ji finally let go of his worries. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Okay."

At this time, Kong Xiuyun left, and Kong Ji checked his luggage again to see if he had forgotten anything. At this time, the housekeeper anxiously walked in from outside the door, cupped his hands and said: "Sir, Xiang Zhuang is here, waiting in the living room."

"Okay, I'll be there soon!" Kong Ji quickly rummaged through his bag, turned around and left.

...

In the living room of Kong's mansion, Kong Xiuyun hurried over after learning about Xiang Zhuang's visit. At this time, Kong Ji had not arrived yet, and Xiang Zhuang was the only one sitting there alone, sipping tea.

Kong Xiuyun walked a few steps quickly and came to behind Xiang Zhuang. She smiled and said, "Is Mr. Zhuang going on an expedition?"

When Xiang Zhuang heard Kong Xiuyun's voice, he couldn't help shaking his hands. The tea overflowed and burned Xiang Zhuang's hand. He quickly put down the teacup. On the side, Kong Xiuyun made a "puff" sound and was amused by Xiang Zhuang's actions. At this time,

Xiang Zhuang had dried his hands, stood up and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Miss Kong!"

The two had not been able to meet each other in the past few days, and he was worried that Cao Feng would talk nonsense intentionally or unintentionally. Seeing Kong Xiuyun's expression at this time, it seemed that she did not know about her and Cao Feng's affairs.

But she was going to fight tomorrow. Kong Xiuyun already knew that, but judging from her expression at this time, she didn't seem to be reluctant to leave. This made Xiang Zhuang feel somewhat disappointed. At this time, Kong Xiuyun had walked to the soft mat aside.

After sitting down, Xiang Zhuang also sat opposite her, and the two looked at each other.

"When you are away on an expedition, Mr. Zhuang, you have to take care of yourself. It's windy and cold at night, so wear more clothes, especially on the banks of the Yangtze River. I heard it's very humid at night. Don't walk around to avoid catching cold, headache, and brain fever.

No one is taking care of her.”

Kong Xiuyun said a lot of caring words in succession. Xiang Zhuang felt warm in his heart. He stretched out his hand to hold Kong Xiuyun's right hand and pulled it into his arms. Kong Xiuyun blushed and lowered her head. The two of them just snuggled in each other warmly.

Together.

"Cough..." Kong Ji's dry cough sounded at the door. Kong Xiuyun was so anxious that she pushed Xiang Zhuang away, stood up embarrassedly, and said hurriedly: "I'm going to see how the food is being prepared in the kitchen. Mr. Zhuang tonight

Stay for a quick meal."

Xiang Zhuang stood up and said with a smile: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful. Miss Laokong is here."

Kong Xiuyun blushed and left in a hurry. At this time, Kong Ji shook his head and smiled: "This girl..."

At this time, Kong Ji had come to Xiang Zhuang, sat opposite him, and exchanged a few polite words with each other. Xiang Zhuang smiled and said: "I went to the warehouse and chose a set of light armor. Although my brother-in-law is a civil servant in the army, but on the battlefield

A sword or a gun has no eyes, so it’s safer to wear an extra layer.”

Kong Ji looked helpless and said with a wry smile: "I appreciate Mr. Zhuang's kindness, but this light armor is so heavy, I'm afraid..."

"Don't worry about this. I guarantee that as long as you wear it for ten days, you will get used to it after ten days!" Xiang Zhuang waved his hand to reject Kong Ji. Seeing Xiang Zhuang say this, Kong Ji could only nod in agreement. At this time, Xiang Zhuang

Zhuang brought the topic back and said with a smile: "My brother-in-law has never joined the army, and the front line is far away this time. I suggest that you might as well set off again in a few days. I will allocate a hundred people to escort you."

"Haha, Mr. Zhuang is worrying too much. I will definitely get used to military life as soon as possible." Kong Ji waved his hand to reject Xiang Zhuang. At this time, Kong Ji said again: "I wonder what Mr. Zhuang's plan is for attacking Zhu County this time?"

When Xiang Zhuang saw Kong Ji asking about it, he laughed and said, "Don't you know everything about the plan? Contact Wu Rui first, and then decide where to go!"

Kong Ji shook his head and said with a smile: "That's not what I'm talking about. What I mean is, how does Mr. Zhuang plan to stabilize Zhu County?"

"This..." Xiang Zhuang hesitated slightly. After a moment, he smiled and said: "I plan to build a military factory in Zhu County to recycle iron ore nearby, build weapons, and station troops in separate camps to strictly control the Dabie Mountains and stabilize Hengshan County.

"

Xiang Zhuang's idea is consistent with his own. Kong Ji also feels that traveling long distances to transport iron ore to Kuaiji requires huge manpower and material resources. Moreover, the battle line is too long and cannot be guaranteed. Once it is robbed, the gain outweighs the loss. Thinking of this, Kong Ji nodded slightly.

, but Xiangzhuang continued to add: "But it is impossible for all the iron ore to stay in Zhu County, most of it will be transported back, so it is very important to negotiate with Poyang."

"Mr. Zhuang, I think if we transport supplies to Wu County, the journey is long and the cost is huge. Isn't it a bit..." Kong Ji did not continue, but Xiang Zhuang already understood what Kong Ji meant. He couldn't help but sigh: "Now

, the Xiang family is not yet able to make iron tools on a large scale, so according to my uncle's intention, it would be a good idea to store iron ore in Wu County. After all, Hengshan County is our current frontier, and once it falls, no matter how much supplies we have in stock, we will prepare it for others.

"

Xiang Zhuang's words were not unreasonable, and Kong Ji stopped arguing with him. However, when Kong Ji wanted to talk about other topics, Kong Xiuyun's laughter sounded outside the door: "Brother, Mr. Zhuang, the meal is ready..."

"

...

At Jiangcheng River Port, 4,500 Chu troops have begun to board the ships one after another. Last night, 500 pioneer Chu troops escorted 30 transport ships and set off to deliver grain and grass first. At this time, there was a loud drum sound at the river port.

Trembling, deep horn sounds sounded from time to time: "Woo..."

Xiang Zhuang rode the horse, followed by Kong Ji, Li Ji, Gong Ao, and some of the soldiers on this expedition. Everyone was holding wine bowls in their hands. On the high platform, Xiang Liang and others were also holding wine glasses. They were standing on the high platform.

Deliver letters to Xiang Zhuang and others.

Soon, in the distance, a high flag slowly rose, with the word "xiang" written on it. This was the flag of Xiangzhuang. The slowly rising flag heralded the arrival of an auspicious time for the expedition.

"Send troops to Zhu County. You are the pride of the Chu army and the iron-blooded military soul of our great Chu. Let us drink this bowl of wine and anchor and sail away!" Xiang Liang's words were filled with anger and passion. Below, the soldiers behind Xiang Zhuang each

Holding the wine bowl high, he shouted: "Die for the great Chu!"

There was an endless sound of "crack, crackle, crackle" bowls being thrown. Soon, 4,500 Chu troops had boarded the ship and were waiting to depart. On the other end, Xiang Zhuang also drank all the wine in the bowl. He suddenly smashed the wine bowl and drank loudly.

:"Set off!"

The low horn whimpered again: "Woo... Wu Wu..."

Xiang Zhuang and others rode their horses across the planks of the ship and headed towards the warship. However, at this moment, a woman's anxious cry came from the distance: "Wait a minute! Wait for me!"

Soon, Cao Feng, wearing leather armor, came on a horse. She stopped the horse in front of Xiang Liang and others.

The man had stopped and turned around. She was overjoyed. She still had time, so she looked at Xiang Liang, cupped her hands and said, "Uncle Liang, please approve. I would like to follow General Xiang Zhuang and set out to conquer the Qin Dynasty!"

"Nonsense! Go home!" Cao Wujiu looked livid and scolded Cao Feng, but Cao Feng was determined to follow Xiang Zhuang. She ignored Cao Wujiu and continued to plead with Xiang Liang.

Xiang Liang was a little hesitant. After all, Cao Feng was a girl, and this time she was going to fight. Unlike usual visits to military camps and missions to various counties, Cao Feng followed Xiang Zhuang and turned a blind eye.

Eyes, but this time...

Xiang Liang shook his head and sighed: "If you go into battle to kill the enemy, you will shed blood and die. I don't agree with you going!"

"I am willing to issue a military order and regard death as home. If I die in battle, I would rather be buried in horse leather!" Cao Feng suddenly cut a gash in her right hand with her sword, and blood flowed downwards along Cao Feng's palm prints. He watched her follow her determinedly.

Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Liang sighed helplessly, what a bad fate!

After hesitating for a moment, Xiang Liang loudly ordered: "Instruct Cao Feng to be the whip commander and follow Xiang Zhuang to conquer Zhu County. Get on the ship immediately!"

Cao Feng was overjoyed, turned his horse's head, made a naughty gesture to Xiang Zhuang, and rushed towards the warship.
Chapter completed!