"I'm back." Hou Dasheng returned to the familiar archway and returned to the village along the newly built stone road in the village. In the years of his absence, the village looked different.

However, not much has changed. Almost all of the old houses in the village have been renovated. The area of the village is much larger, and even the buildings on the periphery follow the architectural pattern of the village.

There are not a single tall building here, and not even any of the houses exceed the height of the ancestral hall. Hou Dasheng knew very well that this was obviously the result of Hou Laohu's interference.

The population of the village is large, and everywhere is bustling. Elementary and middle schools in the distance are readily available. The population here has probably grown to tens of thousands. It's almost a separate town.

However, this is also normal. After all, Houjia Village has not excluded the population that migrated from outside, but you can't occupy their land. In the countryside, the land is the root of life.

These houses and these lands, if all of them are still in the hands of the Hou family, Hou Dasheng is not unusual at all. Even if they want to sell, they must give priority to buying it for their own family.

After passing through the bustling flow of people, Hou Dasheng quickly came to the ancestral hall along the familiar and unfamiliar road. There are more old people here. What remains unchanged is that there are still many children practicing boxing.

The shouts were so loud that they could be heard almost far away.

"Yo~! It's Dasheng back! I'm going to call you uncle! The sharp-eyed ones quickly saw Hou Dasheng and recognized him. ran to the ancestral hall excitedly, but I didn't know when Hou Laohu was already standing at the door of the ancestral hall.

Glancing at it, he snorted in his nose: "Come back, come back, what are you fuss about?!" I don't have a lot of concentration. ”

"When you come back, follow me first to give your ancestors a pillar of incense." Hou Laohu walked to the ancestral hall with his hands behind his back: "Then, you can go home to meet your daughter-in-law." How many years has this been?! You still know to come back?! The daughter-in-law and children at home, you don't care, right?! ”

Putting down his bags, Hou Dasheng walked silently towards the ancestral hall without saying a word. With Hou Laohu, he came to the front of the ancestral tablet. Honestly took the incense, lit it and kowtowed to the ancestral tablet, and put incense.

But he didn't leave after respectfully completing the incense. Instead, he bowed down and retreated to the outside of the main hall, bowed his head to his uncle and said, "I'm really ashamed to be unfilial to my children and grandchildren!" ”

"It's good that you don't embarrass your ancestors." Hou Laohu said lightly: "My old Hou family has been fighting for the country for generations. In your generation, even the two younger generations have cubs serving in the army. ”

Hou Laohu said, snorting coldly: "There is no more of you, and there is no less of you." ”

Listening to the uncle's words, Hou Dasheng's head lowered. He knew that Hou Laohu had always been worried about the fact that he did not join the army. Although many times, he seems to act indifferent.

But Hou Laohu still cares about this very much. After all, this is related to the prestige earned by the old Hou family and generations of ancestors. Why does the old Hou family stand tall many times?! It's because, no matter how the world changes.

They all kept the rule of fighting for their country. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and then to the War of Self-Defense and Counterattack. The people of the old Hou family died on the battlefield. They never ask for credit, and they will even ask not to disclose their situation.

Therefore, those who know them naturally know the contribution of this family. Unless they make excessive demands, you don't mind showing respect for them.

Especially many of their old comrades-in-arms, some of whom have been transferred to retirement and some who are still in the army. Most of them are the current backbone. The efforts of the ancestors were exchanged for the comment "a hundred years of inheritance, full of loyalty".

This seems to be only in the larger villages, and there are no less than ten who are qualified to be guarded. Of course, Hou Laohu, the patriarch, is not one of them. Because this old guy lost his temper back then, he was refreshed.

But the future in the army can be ruined. His temper made him refuse to stay in other institutions, so naturally he didn't have this treatment.

"The old crow has been here." Hou Laohu said lightly: "These things can only be handled by yourself." If you don't have the heart to get it, you'll come back. There is always a place for you at home to eat and drink. ”

Hou Dasheng lowered his head and said softly: "You can't leave your brother behind and take care of your own happiness." Our Hou family can't give birth to cowards. ”

"No matter how difficult things are, I have to get everything done before I can come back." Although Hou Dasheng's words were light, they were accompanied by an undoubted attitude: "I died in battle, it was because I was not good at my skills, and I was no wonder if I was unlucky." I didn't die in battle, and I don't dare to say that I earned the future. But at least it didn't embarrass the ancestors of my old Hou family. ”

When Hou Laohu heard this, he patted him on the shoulder: "Go back and meet your daughter-in-law!" Now that the matter is dealt with this time, don't really run around. Just be honest in the country! That dye the vat, don't stick it! ”

"It's over this time, and I really don't plan to continue hanging out outside." Hou Dasheng smiled bitterly and said: "Over the years, in fact, I have always wanted to come back. But there must be an explanation for doing things, and there must be a beginning and an end......"

Hou Laohu nodded and said, "I know most of your affairs." Lu Song: They sometimes tell me that I can't give you any advice. This is your time, and I'm old......"

Listening to the uncle's words, Hou Dasheng smiled bitterly. Are you still old?! The slap you just gave me would have dislocated my arm if I didn't have the strength to do it. I guess it's still when you don't have to work hard.

But Hou Dasheng also knows that a large part of this is due to the fact that he no longer spends as much time training as before. Hou Laohu is different, his training intensity and diet are very well controlled.

After years of fighting, he is almost unfazed now. In this case, Hou Laohu's physical function will decline. But it was going down slowly, unless he got a major blow.

Otherwise, it's hard to see him turn into a bad old man all at once.

Although, now he can no longer be as active on the battlefield as he was at his peak. But Hou Dasheng absolutely believes that his uncle can still clean up an elite ruthless person by pulling it out now.

"How long are you going to stay when you come back this time?!" Hou Laohu squinted his eyes and asked softly.

Hou Dasheng lowered his head and said, "Half a month, this is the most......"

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