During this time, Niu Mantun's life was relatively quiet. Since the last time Nurhachi went on a killing spree against the "grain-free people", the whole countryside has been much calmer. He also lived a peaceful life with peace of mind. It's just that the harvest in the past two years has been a bit low. But it's okay to be tight. Even the rations of the two Aha Niu Mantun were given a lot. This made his mother-in-law complain, thinking that a lot of food was wasted, and asked Niu Mantun to sell them.

But how dare Niu Mantun sell people! He knew that if he sold these two people, they would be dead! So Niu Mantun carefully persuaded his wife, saying that with these two people, there will be such a harvest in the past two years, if there are no two people, maybe we will not be able to eat enough at that time, so we can save the two Ahabs. The two of them are naturally grateful to Niu Mantun and work harder.

At the same time, relying on Niu Mantun's help, the three families of neighbors Zhang Liang, Song Yonglian and Li Xiucai barely survived. The harvest in the field will keep the family from starving. Therefore, Zhang Liang and Song Yong even pointed to Niu Mantun and said that they would protect his left and right ribs when they went into battle.

Niu Mantun, who got the help, thought a little proudly, and I don't know if the Great Khan will attack Daming this year? If you can grab some more food, gold and silver, your life will be much more comfortable!

However, there are also things that Niu Mantun is worried about. That Li Xiucai always whispered in his ear what righteousness, what Huayi's arguments, what kind of parents who have a body and skin, can't be easily damaged or something, what's the use? Can it be eaten as a meal? It's not that Lao Tzu borrowed your food to survive!

I didn't shave my head when I was in Daming, and it's not that I can't please my mother-in-law! You can't eat a full meal several times a year! But here in the Houjin Army, Lao Tzu has grain, fields, slaves, mothers-in-law, and daughters! It's much more nourishing than when I was in Daming! You old thing knows a lot of words, and now you don't follow Lao Tzu to the ground and weed? However, Niu Mantun respected him as a scholar, and saw that he was old, so he ignored him!

In addition to this, Niu Mantun feels that life is not bad. If the mother-in-law can conceive a handle and pass on the incense of the old Niu family, Niu Mantun will feel worthy of his ancestors! Previously, his mother-in-law gave birth to a daughter, which made Niu Mantun very dissatisfied! Even his mother-in-law was very ashamed, and even her temper towards Niu Mantun was much better!

Just after the Spring Festival, when Niu Mantun was wondering whether to go up the mountain in the snow to set up a cover, he heard the sound of horses running outside the yard. Niu Mantun was now familiar with horses, and he knew that it was definitely the voice of the messenger.

Niu Mantun immediately wrapped a wolf skin and walked outside the courtyard, looked in the direction of the village chief's house, and sure enough, he saw the sentry riding explaining something to the village chief. Niu Mantun saw that the village chief nodded in agreement, and then the sentry rode out of the village quickly.

Niu Mantun was secretly happy in his heart, maybe the Great Khan was about to raise troops? Be sure to grab some more stuff this time to come back!

At this time, the rest of the village was also awakened by the sound of horses' hooves, and they all went out to see what was going on. Even his neighbors Zhang Liang and Song Yong walked out of the courtyard and stood behind Niu Mantun to watch the scenery.

When the village chief saw that the people in the village were almost out, he said loudly: "The Great Khan is about to raise troops again, and all the people in our village must set off!" Ten days later, we will assemble in Liaoyang! ”

Niu Mantun and the three of them all looked happy. They all know it's a good time! The first few times I sweated profusely, and those who followed were all robbed, and the days were beautiful! Like Niu Mantun is a good example! This time, if they follow Niu Mantun, a person who has made great achievements in the first step, they can rest assured, and maybe they can grab some food and come back to survive the spring famine.

Besides, the Ming army's horses are so weak, it is easy to defeat them! This is no longer just the idea of a few people in Niu Mantun, but the idea of the entire Houjin Army. With the victory of many wars against the Ming, the Houjin army as a whole has established a strong psychological advantage over the Ming army! This makes them more powerful in battle, and their people are more violent!

Zhang Liang said: "Brother Niu, this time our brothers are together, don't be separated!" Fight for more food and silver! Otherwise, the spring famine will be sad! ”

Song Yonglian also nodded and said: "Yes, the military horses on the Ming side are very weak, and it is easy to get it!" Brother Niu, you have Ahha, take them with you, and you can pull some more things back! ”

Niu Mantun thought for a moment and said, "I can only take one Aha with me." Otherwise, spring ploughing will not work if it is not prepared. Also, do you have enough food at home? If you can't eat enough to fight on the march, you are looking for death! ”

Both of them looked gloomy when they heard this. Song Yonglian said: "If you tighten tightly, you can squeeze out a little." ”

In the face of this situation, Niu Mantun has no good way. There's no way he's going to take out his rations and give them to others, right? Moreover, last year, he received a lot of grain from three families. Now the three families still owe Niu Mantun a lot of grain that has not been repaid.

Then the three of them began to discuss the issues of carrying weapons and how to get on the road. At this moment, Li Xiucai's son, Xiao Li Xiucai, came over with a cower, and said, "Three big brothers." Can you take me to this war? ”

Zhang Liang grinned and said, "Xiao Xiucai, can you do it with your body bones?" Fighting a war is a matter of life! Maybe you'll die outside! ”

Xiao Xiucai smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhang, but now even if you stay at home, you will starve to death, so you might as well go out and fight!" The family is about to run out of food. ”

After saying this, everyone was silent. Everyone's situation is similar at home. Even if you want to help, you can't do much. Niu Mantun's family is a little better, but he can't destroy his own home to help others!

After a moment of silence, Niu Mantun said softly, "Does your father know? ”

Xiao Xiucai smiled bitterly again and said, "I must hide it from my father." If he had known, he wouldn't have let me go. ”

After saying this, Xiao Xiucai said eagerly: "Brother Niu, you can take me there!" You will call me Ahha! I've learned a lot in the past year, I can push carts, I can carry loads! I can do anything! ”

Several people looked at each other in silence and did not speak. Several people were waiting for Niu Mantun to reply. Among these people, Niu Mantun is a veritable leader. In the end, Niu Mantun said: "I still have a chicken bus at home, you push it when you leave." Set off at dawn the day after tomorrow! ”

Xiao Xiucai happily arched his hand and said, "Thank you, Brother Niu!" Thank you, Brother Zhang! Thank you, Brother Song! ”

Seeing that Xiao Xiucai had gone away, Zhang Liang said: "Xiao Xiucai looks like this, I don't know if I can survive the battle?" Going into battle was not as easy as he thought! ”

Niu Mantun was silent for a moment and said: "It's up to you to see if your fate is good or not!" ”

After saying that, they dispersed and prepared to go. Early in the morning of the third day, several people gathered together, and Xiao Xiucai and a Aha each pushed a chicken cart and followed them to the unknown battlefield.

When approaching the camp a few days later, the three men took off their armor from the chicken cart and put it on, and hung up their weapons. The Later Jin Army is very strict in this regard. Those who are not in order to fight will be whipped and beheaded.

Several people went to the camp to sign up and were soon assigned to the camp tent. The camp was full of soldiers in armor, which was terrifying. And the three of Niu Mantun are all veterans who have been in battle, so they are naturally not afraid! It's not like Xiao Xiucai and the two of them are shaking all over their bodies.

Zhang Liang patted Xiao Xiucai's back and said, "Don't be afraid! As long as you listen to the arrangement and don't mess around, I will keep you coming back alive! ”

Xiao Xiucai's teeth chattered and said, "Okay, definitely, I must listen to a few big brothers!" ”

In fact, the atmosphere in the camp was far less tense than before the war, but rather relaxed and cheerful. Everyone, including the Han army, thought that this expedition would go as smoothly as before. Break a few cities and start plundering. Even Niu Mantun and the others planned to get more food and silver to go back, and they also discussed where to rush after entering the city, so as to seize the time to get a vote before the team.

Niu Manchu was more popular in the camp because he had the great skill of kicking first, and he was also rewarded by the Great Khan. At all times, the strong in the barracks are always respected. So even a few people around him also received some preferential treatment.