Chapter 73

There was a fortress on the border of the Great Xiao, so they did not have to live in tents every day. Xu ChangAn's identity was the accompanying military physician, and Xiao QingYan's identity was the most noble among these people, so the two naturally did not stay together.

Being alone with Xiao QingYan was hard. So when they were alone, Xu ChangAn quickly asked him a question. He had been curious for a day. How was the situation here different from what he imagined?

Beidi's army will not invade at any time, but they are like the winter that comes back every year; harassing the people on the border every year! This is why the third younger brother has been stationed here. Most of Beidi's territory is vast grassland. In spring and summer, there is plenty of forage; they can be self-sufficient and naturally keep their own peace. But in autumn and winter, when they can't feed themselves, they think of robbing other people's homes! Speaking of this, Xiao QingYan was also helpless. This was a difficult problem that had plagued the Great Xiao for a hundred years, and who knew whether there was a day to solve it.

In our Great Xiao, there are also herdsmen who depended on grazing/herding for their livelihood. Why didn't they burn, kill and loot in winter? And how did they survive? The Beidi people must have been used to the habit of robbing the border countries, which is because there is no food in their country! What's more, the material consumed in the war has not been recovered. Once the war starts, they will even lose the warhorses and generals. Why would they make such a loss transaction? Xu ChangAn's doubts, Xiao QingYan had thought for a long time. Now listening to his Wangfei's analysis, he suddenly felt that some things were useless depending on reading.

ChangAn, have you ever observed the terrain of the Great Xiao? Have you ever wondered what the consequences would be if the Beidi broke through this fort someday?

Once the fortress guarding the border is broken down, although the Beidi could not drive straight to invade the capital city, but could slowly advance to occupy an inch of our Great Xiao land?

Yes. Enough, now is not the time to talk to you about this, I still have something to ask you. Xiao QingYan didn't want Xu ChangAn to worry about this. This was the problem he and his third younger brother should worry about. Now what he most wanted to know was, if there really was nothing wrong with ChangAn's body.

Ah no, I feel very good.

Really?

En. Xu ChangAn didn't seem to deceive him, yet Xiao QingYan's heart could not be rest assured.

These days even he felt something wrong with ChangAn. How could ChangAn not feeling it?

Although ChangAn looked like he was fat, only those who slept with him at night knew that he was fat, but the most obvious thing was his stomach; there was not much meat on his body at all.

In the evening, Xiao QingYan tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He got up secretly and prepared to slip into his Wangfei's room. He wanted to see if ChangAn's belly got big again.

Recently Xu ChangAn was sleepy. He wanted to sleep as soon as his head touched the pillow. When he heard the squeak of a door, he only opened his eyes a little and saw Xiao QingYan coming into his room like a sneak thief.

Why did you come here? Why don't you hurry back? I'm going to bed; don't let anyone else see you. Xu ChangAn did not at all move, he was really sleepy now, he just wanted to sleep. So after saying a few words to the other, he went to sleep again.

Xiao QingYan did not listen to Xu ChangAn's words at all, no matter what. After he lay beside the person, he brazenly said, I'm going to sleep too. Then he really hugged the person and closed his eyes.

Although Xu ChangAn was sleepy earlier, now he could not sleep. This was not Wang Residence, how dare Xiao QingYan run here? Although it's different from the military camp he had imagined, but neither could they mess around! Xiao QingYan, what are you doing? Come back to your own room as soon as you can! I'm sleepy. I really want to sleep. When Xu ChangAn spoke, he almost half squint his eyes, which at first glance, he looked very energetic.

Xiao QingYan was also distressed, but he wanted to know more about his Wangfei's body.

ChangAn, you know, I've been worrying about your body, and I also regret why I listened to that QingYue girl at that time. I only thought you would be better if you took that medicine, but I didn't think about the person who gave it to you. ChangAn, didn't you find something wrong with you?

No, I feel very good. He was not as cold as he used to be, nor as sick as he used to be. Wasn't that good?

Sigh, forget it, you go to bed first. Xiao QingYan saw the person beside him was really sleepy he also could not bear to let the person forcing his consciousness to deal with him. ChangAn dazedly called his name and hungry, maybe he was now in half-awake state, had better let him sleep well.

Early the next morning, Xiao QingYan got up to look for Xiao QingZhan. He was preparing to talk to Xiao QingZhan about what he mentioned yesterday. But who knew that Xiao QingZhan had already made a good arrangement?

Imperial elder brother, what's the name of the man you brought with you? He came to me early this morning and said that he had the means to withdraw the Beidi army and could guarantee that they would not commit crimes in a few years. Do you think this man really has the ability or is he talking big?

Who are you talking about? Tian Wei or Luo Yang? But no matter which one, the two men really have the ability. [T/N: Luo Yang once appeared in Nan Xi conversation]

That one with a bit of nice-looking face and eyes that terrified people. And white skin that scared people a bit. But Xiao QingZhan did not say the last point; he felt that the man was insidious, somewhat elusive. He had better not speak ill of him behind his back.

Oh, that should be Luo Yang. He and QingYue there is some friendships, he should not deceive you.

QingYue? How could that girl be in contact with such evil people? As soon as Xiao QingZhan heard that man knew his younger sister, he was not happy. He didn't like that fellow at all. How could that fellow even have friendship with QingYue? He could not treat that fellow freely in the future.

Don't worry about it. You just need to know that he's a very capable person. You can rest assured that he'll help you a lot. In fact, Xiao QingYan himself was not very clear about Luo Yang. He only knew Luo Yang was from South Xinjiang and the person who was arranged by South Xinjiang to be around that girl QingYue since childhood. It was only an accident arising from many causes. Luo Yang was once saved by QingYue. Since then, Luo Yang was not South Xinjiang people but Xiao QingYue's.

Oh, I see. Men could not be judged by their looks. His look was not pleasant, but his skill was good.

Xiao QingZhan might be an obedient brother in front of Xiao QingYan, but as soon as he wore the armor and mounted the warhorse, he was a grand general with majesty and dignity emitted all over his body!

Xiao QingZhan had made a decision in mind, and after consulting with Xiao QingYan, he generously handed Beidi a battle note. The Beidi people thought it was an ordinary provocation and naturally simply responded. It's good that they responded. I think we can really go home on time to celebrate the New Year.

In the blink of an eye three days passed, Xu ChangAn knew that he would be a burden when two armies fought against each other to follow Xiao QingYan. He could only tell Xiao QingYan to be careful, and would making preparations in the fortress.

He was now a military physician, so it was proper to take care of the wounded. There were many wounded people, not mentioning others before the battlefield.

Xiao QingZhan looked at the generals of Beidi opposite him, and then at imperial elder brother beside him. His heart was proud and the corner of his lips also curved! Don't think that only you have brothers, this Wang's imperial elder brother is here too! [T/N: OMG! Chapter 74